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Spokane arson suspect makes court appearance , feds grant emergency declaration for wildfires, and Zillow lays off more than 500 workers. 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 story idea...

More than 8,000 acres have burned in three major fires raging north of Spokane. Hotels and the convention center are filled with families who had to flee on short notice…some are returning to find their homes burned. Here in Seattle, prepare for smoke.  We get the view from Spokane with Northwest Public Broadcasting’s Senior Correspondent Anna King. We can only make Seattle Now b...

Wildfires are raging in Spokane and across Washington, tomorrow is the last day to vote in Washington's August primary, and several venues and event producers are asking Seattle Mayor Katie to turn CCTV cameras back on and expand the program. 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...

Time is running out to vote in Washington’s August 4th primary election. Before you drop your ballot into a drop box, KUOW politics editor Cat Smith is here to help explain the races and candidates you’ll be voting on. Find KUOW's voting guide here . Correction: An earlier version of this episode called Jamie Pedersen a member of the State House. Peterson is the state Senate majority l...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom and KNKX. First, as Seattleites reel from the city's worst mass shooting in years, North Seattle voters are poised to pick a new city councilmember. That race that will likely be defined by gun violence. KUOW’s Scott Greenstone reports. And, tribal families from around the Northwest have been traveling in traditional cedar canoe...

Mayor Wilson announces new interim police chief , Sound Transit releases timeline for light rail to Ballard, and fire season in the PNW is off to a roaring start. 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 questions abou...

This week, the Blue Angels are causing excitement and anger in Seattle once again, 2 mystery base jumpers jumped off the Space Needle and haven't been found, and hundreds of law school graduates in the state had their bar exam cancelled. Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and Author Geraldine DeRuiter are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support u...

Seattle Police Chief resigns , WA Supreme Court rules against WSU in hazing case, and the Seattle Storm's co-owner is suspended. The interview in this episode was produced by John O'Brien. 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 story ideas to share? We want to hear from you!...

Salmon are a part of our identity here in the Pacific Northwest, but the population has struggled in recent years. Federal lawmakers think they have a solution. It involves the systematic culling of another northwest staple: pinnipeds, or seals and sea lions. We’ll hear more from KUOW Reporter Cornelius Hocker about this debate. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap...

The latest on Sunday's shooting at Seattle Center, ocean monitoring equipment is returning to northwest waters, and Washington's state bar exam was canceled after technical difficulties. 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...

When Seattle adopted Vision Zero in 2015, the goal was to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2030. While that has not happened, changes have been made, like lowering speed limits. But some stretches of Seattle still remain dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. We’ll hear more about one of those stretches from KUOW’s Clare McGrane. We can only make Seattle Now beca...

Seattle Police recover three guns from mass shooting scene, ‘millionaires tax’ wins former Gov. Jay Inslee’s endorsement , and measles are on the rise in Southwest WA. 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 fe...

A 15-year-old suspect is in custody following a mass shooting at Seattle Center on Sunday that left three people dead, including one person believed to have been involved in a gunfight that broke out. Seattle Now host Paige Browning has been following this story closely, and she’s here with an update. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and...

The latest on Sunday night's shooting at Seattle Center, last week's Kenmore Air crash, and a weather update for the fall. 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 story ideas to share? We...

Changes to Medicaid from Congress’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act are continuing to trickle down to people in Washington. Local officials are working to notify certain non-citizens who will soon be ineligible for this health program and set them up with other supports.  We’ll hear more from Public Health Seattle-King County’s Daphne Pie. We can only make Seattle No...

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...