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Mayowa Aina

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Special Projects Reporter and Producer at KNKX-FM (Tacoma, WA)

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  • WA Department of Commerce creates plan to reduce homelessness

    Oct 22, 2024 | knkx.org | Mayowa Aina

    According to state data, over 200,000 Washington residents are currently experiencing homelessness or housing instability. That's up 10% since 2018. KNKX's Mayowa Ania reports the State Department of Commerce has a plan to bring that number down. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.

  • City of Tacoma unveils its most recent budget proposal

    Oct 8, 2024 | knkx.org | Mayowa Aina

    It’s budget season all over Washington state. In Seattle, the mayor recently unveiled a budget to close a $250 million dollar shortfall. KNKX Reporter Mayowa Aina has the latest on a budget proposal from the city of Tacoma. The city is projecting a $24 million shortfall in its general fund. This is the fund that pays for fire and police response, homelessness services, and even provides resources for the libraries in Tacoma.

  • Washington state has the highest state minimum wage in the country

    Oct 3, 2024 | knkx.org | Mayowa Aina

    At $16.66 per hour, Washington will again have the highest state level minimum wage in the country. But, KNKX’s Mayowa Aina reports, some advocates say that’s still not enough. Michael Hines is the president of the local union representing grocery store, retail, and other service workers in the South Sound region. He says an increase to the state’s minimum wage is always good, but his members need more to survive. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.

  • Boeing factory workers prepare to enter the third week of strike

    Sep 27, 2024 | knkx.org | Mayowa Aina

    Rather than voting on what Boeing called its ‘best and final’ contract offer, the machinists’ union and the aerospace company will return to the negotiating table Friday. In the meantime, workers are manning picket lines across the Puget Sound region. KNKX Reporter Mayowa Aina visited one in Auburn. Click "Listen" above to hear more.

  • Seattle, School District to invest $14M in school safety following gun violence incidents

    Aug 23, 2024 | knkx.org | Mayowa Aina

    The City of Seattle and Seattle Public Schools are investing a combined $14.5 million in a variety of violence interruption and youth safety measures. The funding was announced at a press conference held at Rainier Beach High School Thursday. SPS Superintendent Brent Jones said students and staff will notice changes on Sept. 4, the first day of school. “Students might notice new cameras, additional signage, fencing, [and] access control measures.

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