I'm Chris Morgan. Join me on the latest episode of The Wild, as I speak with naturalist

Brooke Williams about his 20-year journey to forge a new relationship with nature. In his book,

Encountering Dragonfly, Williams opens himself up to the poetic meaning of the dragonfly,

but also all the unseen forces in nature that are so captivating when we learn

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Hey good morning. I'm Patricia Murphy. It's Tuesday. This is Seattle now. We're entering the election home stretch.

Exactly one week to go before November 4th, Seattle voters could choose a brand new mayor

and elect a slate of more progressive candidates to several key positions, including city council and city attorney.

We're breaking it down with KUW Politics editor Kat Smith in a minute,

but first, let's get you caught up.

Today, the Seattle City Council will vote on Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposal to prohibit restrictive

commitments on new grocery stores and pharmacies.

It's a common industry practice among grocers and pharmacies to block similar retailers

from opening in their space once they move out. In recent months, several grocery stores and

pharmacies have permanently closed in the Seattle area. Today's City Council meeting starts at two.

Port of Seattle commissioners are meeting today to discuss amendments to its welcoming port policy,

which reflects the port's commitment to inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international visitors.

Today's update is in response to current federal immigration policies. The new version will focus on equal access to the port regardless of immigration status.

The meeting starts at 1030.

And the King County Council will vote on a proposal today to rename the Health Through Housing Program after the late Frank Chop.

Chop served as Speaker of the Washington House for 17 years and was a housing

advocate behind programs like the Low Income Housing Institute and the Seattle Tenants Union.

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