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Mayowa Aina

Mayowa Aina

Special Projects Reporter at KNKX-FM

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Recent Articles

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What's happened so far in the trial of three Tacoma police officers

The trial of the three officers charged in the 2020 death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis is entering its third week of testimony. KNKX reporters Mayowa Aina and Jared Brown talk about the forensic evidence and key witness testimony that’s been presented so far.
over 1 year ago
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What does Tacoma sound like? Send KNKX your audio of the city

Help KNKX create a crowd-sourced collage of sounds. Grab your phone and record 30 seconds of a place or sound that is truly Tacoma. Send us your audio clip by Nov. 8
over 1 year ago
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Black newspaper carrier, Pierce County Sheriff settle civil rights ...

The confrontation between the carrier, Sedrick Altheimer, and Sheriff Ed Troyer led to multiple investigations, criminal charges, and a $5 million lawsuit.
over 1 year ago
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This is what Tacoma sounds like to you: an audio postcard

In honor of our KNKX Connects to Tacoma series, we asked you — our listeners — to tell us what Tacoma sounds like. And you delivered!
over 1 year ago
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Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards reflects on death of Manny Ellis, po...

Nearly four years after the death of Manny Ellis in Tacoma police custody, Mayor Victoria Woodards reflects on the city's response during an interview for The Walk Home, the award-winning podcast from KNKX and The Seattle Times.
about 1 year ago
knkx.org

The Safest City in America

After the officers charged with killing Manny Ellis are acquitted, how does the city of Tacoma move forward?
about 1 year ago
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Unsealed interviews illuminate how Tacoma Police evaluated ex-offic...

In the final episode of The Walk Home podcast, KNKX examines the recently unsealed internal affairs interviews with the Tacoma Police officers involved the night Manuel "Manny" Ellis died.
about 1 year ago
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Final episode of 'The Walk Home' podcast explores the idea of safet...

Reporters from The Walk Home podcast, covering the life and death of Manny Ellis, reflect on the final episode and the end of the project.
about 1 year ago
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Guaranteed income programs in Washington continue to see positive r...

A recent report studying the impact of a $500 stipend over 10 months showed King County participants’ employment nearly doubled and financial stability increased.
about 1 year ago
knkx.org

Changes to Tacoma's government could be on the way. Here's why

Tacoma's once-a-decade charter review process is currently underway. Voters may see a suite of amendments on their election ballot in November.
11 months ago
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Tacoma urban farmer grows food to give away for free

Food is Free Washington fights food insecurity by through urban farming.
11 months ago
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A ship at the center of the Gulf of Tonkin incident brings naval hi...

The Gulf of Tonkin incident led to direct U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. One of the reasons for that escalation, and one of the greatest controversies of the war, is currently docked in Bremerton.
11 months ago
knkx.org

New helpline connects Washington youth to suite of services

HearMeWa is a helpline designed to connect youth to services that can help them navigate crises using a more holistic approach than other traditional methods.
10 months ago
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A campaign is helping youth not go hungry with the help of local re...

A Tacoma humanitarian has gathered a dozen restaurants to support students facing hunger this summer with his 'All Youth Can Eat' campaign, which allows them to eat for free.
9 months ago
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Swank and Jackson to face off in November for Pierce Co. Sheriff

Former Seattle Police Officer Keith Swank and Pierce County Sheriff Chief of Patrol Patti Jackson advance to the general election. A third candidate, Cyndie Fajardo, concede Saturday.
8 months ago
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Tacoma PD to launch gunshot detection system pilot program

The department will hold two community meetings about the controversial ShotSpotter technology on August 21 and 22.
8 months ago
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Affordable ways to protect yourself from extreme heat and wildfire ...

Some tips for ways to managing longer hotter summers in the Pacific Northwest.
8 months ago
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Coalition calls for federal investigation into Tacoma Police Depart...

130 organizations and individuals in Pierce County have signed a letter requesting a federal investigation into Tacoma Police Department for the use of excessive force.
8 months ago
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Seattle, School District to invest $14M in school safety following ...

Investments range from hiring more social workers and security professionals to establishing a resource fund for families most at risk for gun violence.
8 months ago
knkx.org

Sea-Tac airport operations still disrupted by apparent cyberattack

An apparent cyberattack disrupted internet, phones, email and other systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Port of Seattle officials are working to investigate the outages and restore full service.
7 months ago
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Pierce County stands at the threshold of a 'new era' with wide open...

Longtime sheriff’s department employee Patti Jackson is racing against Seattle Police Department vet Keith Swank to lead one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the region.
5 months ago