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Listen to the Consider This podcast from NPR. Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Monday. This is Seattle now. You don't

have to look far to know it's mushroom season in the Pacific Northwest. That goes for all the fungi growing in your garden

and the edible mushrooms our region produces. If you're mushroom curious but aren't sure how to

move beyond standard button variety, stick with us. Farmer and forager, Mossie Raymond, is here

to demystify the Pacific Northwest's many fall fungi and tell us the best

ways to enjoy them. But first, here's what's coming up this week.

Statewide Commissioner of Public Lands candidates, Jamie Herrera Butler and Dave Up the Grove

will meet for a debate at the KOWW Studios on Wednesday.

On Thursday, Seattle University will host a debate on I-2117, which would repeal the state's

Climate Commitment Act. Initiative sponsor and hedge fund manager Brian Haywood will be there, alongside

Climate Commitment Act author, former state senator

Reuven Carlisle. Helpful links are in the show notes. And Washington's climate is changing.

State officials have a new plan they'll announce Thursday. Ten of Washington's state agencies

have developed a joint climate change plan to combat what they consider the

greatest threats to the state, including wildfires, extreme heat and drought, flooding, and

rising sea levels. That's it for now. We're back tonight with evening headlines.

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