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Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Tuesday. This is Seattle now. You've probably

given some thought to earthquake preparedness or even how you'd evacuate in case of a wildfire,

but there is a looming threat in the northwest that doesn't get a ton of attention. Volcanic mudslides,

also known as Lahars, and they can happen without an eruption.

I think it's safe to say that if a no-notice Lahar happened today, we would not be fully ready.

Coming up, we'll talk with journalist Wudan Yan about why scientists are trying to increase

awareness about the threat of Lahars. But first, let's get you caught up.

The bill to rezone Soto for Housing is up for a vote before the Seattle City Council today.

We talked about it on the show recently.

The legislation from Council President Sarah Nelson passed out of the Economic Development Committee late last month, despite strong opposition

from the Port of Seattle around safety concerns.

The vote is expected to be close.

You can watch it all live on the Seattle Channel, starting it, too.

Another show update, the bill before state lawmakers that would have allowed neighborhood

cafes and residential neighborhoods is

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