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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, a Seattle-area mechanic realized that vehicles can get left behind after ICE arrests. Now he’s towing those cars for free . And finally, a look at a very crowded and crucial Congressional primary in Washington’s 3rd District . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and ke...

The latest on the Kenmore Air seaplane crash, the state Department of Ecology is forecasting more water difficulties in the future, and SIFF is having trouble playing high-fidelity screenings of "The Odyssey." It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seat...

This week… Seattle’s new mascot Jimothy has exploded in popularity. Our summers are legendary, but those rays might also be giving you “sunshine guilt.” And a local restaurant gave its regulars a parting gift by posting fan-favorite recipes before closing. Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Arts Reporter Chase Hutchinson are here to break down the week. We can only mak...

Federal authorities are still using Washington license plate data for immigration enforcement, the Seattle City Council is reconsidering free meals for public school students, and environmentalists and construction workers in Washington want reforms to the process of adding power to our grid. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only...

There are a lot of opportunities to see art around the Seattle area this weekend. You can check out the Seattle Art Fair, the Bellevue Art Fair, and the brand-new Assembly Art Fair, just to name a few.  KUOW’s Jeannie Yandel is here to talk about the role of art fairs and how to enjoy them. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seatt...

It's still hot and a little smoky in Seattle, the major immigration detention center in Tacoma is fighting to block state health inspections and hiring for tech jobs in the Seattle area is slowing dramatically. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Sea...

The massive, international, Tukwila-based law firm Luz Legal has shut down.  The firm specialized in immigration cases while founder Alexandra Lozano branded herself as 'the lawyer of miracles.' Yet rumors circled Lozano for years about how the firm operated. Now a lawsuit alleging misconduct is in the works and thousands of Lozano’s former clients are scrambling. We’ll talk more...

A heat wave hit Seattle, Tukwila has made camping on city-owned property a misdemeanor, and new public restrooms installed next to Lumen Field ahead of the World Cup are being relocated. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&n...

Smoke season has arrived. Air quality scientist Phil Swartzendruber from Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is here to tell us what you need to know to stay safe. Check your air quality here. Tap for some cooling center resources: here and here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or st...

Smoke and hot weather are coming to Seattle, ballots are in mailboxes around the city, and Seattle crowned a new soccer champion over the weekend. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or s...

The verdict is in. Denny Blaine Park will remain open.  The historically LGBTQ-friendly park has been at the center of a neighborhood dispute that’s spanned several years. Now, a King County Superior Court Judge’s ruling will keep it open with some changes. Seattle Times reporter David Kroman has more. Read David’s reporting  here . We can only make Seattle Now because...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, Democrats are working to flip a few Republican seats in the state legislature this year. One of them is in farm country in central Washington. Next, artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and many local governments are trying to figure out how, or if, they should be using it. In Snohomish County, local leaders are trying...

Washington officials are responding to President Trump's claims of election fraud, Boeing is now allowed to certify its own planes for the first time since 2019, and a look into Amanda Knox's one-woman show. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattl...

This week… Tourism numbers are in for the World Cup and Pioneer Square is celebrating the win. The city of SeaTac wants to build an identity outside of the airport.  And the Seattle Kraken are looking for lookalikes for their mascot, Buoy. The Weekly Seattle Podcast Host Rachel Horgan and KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because...

Keeping or killing the so-called millionaire's tax will be on Washington ballots in November, wildland firefighters get new authorization about masking, and the King County Regional Homelessness Authority says Seattle and King County owe it millions of dollars. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listene...

In Seattle there are all kinds of self-guided walking tours. You can explore the city’s food, maritime history, and Black-friendly sites once listed in the Green Book, to name a few. There’s also a new guide that showcases two routes through Seattle’s hip hop history. We’ll hear more about Seattle’s Hip Hop Walking Map with visual artist, filmmaker, and cultural archi...

A ruling is in on a court case regarding the future of Denny Blaine Park, a pick for a new US Attorney in Seattle was fired by the Trump Administration within 45 minutes, and Washington is inching closer to full-time Daylight Saving Time. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap her...

It’s estimated that millions of Americans have learned through home genetic tests that they’re not actually biologically related to a parent.  Most aren’t prepared for this surprise. And many aren’t briefed with informed consent before getting the news.  Betty Cohn has a Ph. D. in Public Health Genetics from the University of Washington. For her dissertation, she...

Governor Bob Ferguson kicked off a campaign to keep the newly-passed "Millionaire's Tax," Washington tribes are suing the federal government, and FAFSA may soon be a graduation requirement in Washington. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle N...

If you’re heading out into the wilderness this summer, be prepared for bears and other wildlife. Recent viral encounters with bison and bears underscore how vulnerable we can be in the great outdoors. Conservationist and podcast host Chris Morgan talks about how to balance fun and safety while out in nature. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift a...

The Seattle Seahawks have new ownership, Albertsons is on trial in King County for allegedly helping fuel the opiod crisis, and the Northwest's pear industry is struggling. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got ques...

Maybe you’ve heard of sword ferns or salal. Those are a couple native plants that are common around here. But there’s a vast array of native flowers, trees, and shrubs that can offer big benefits to your garden. Seattle Now stopped by a local demonstration garden to see what’s in bloom. Thane Williams is demonstration garden manager for the Washington Native Plant Society, and he...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, when it comes to Xbox, Microsoft is doing a hard reset. This week, the company began reducing its gaming division by 3,200 jobs. Microsoft calls it the most significant restructuring in Xbox history. Next, instead of watching fireworks to commemorate America's 250th birthday last weekend, about 400 people went on a pilgrimage...

Revive I-5 returns this weekend, a Seattle City Councilmember is asking Mayor Katie Wilson to turn SoDo's security cameras back on, and thousands of cyclists are preparing to race from Seattle to Portland this weekend. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and...

This week… Seattle said goodbye to the World Cup, and things went better than expected. Washington state has a surplus of cannabis.  And also a bunch of new roundabouts, much to the dismay of some confused and passive drivers. Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and Seattle Met Deputy Editor Naomi Tomky are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners supp...