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In a mossy stretch of forest on Washington state’s outer coast, streets and sidewalks have appeared in recent weeks.

SPD under scrutiny for treatment of female officers, Renton voters to decide whether to hike minimum wage, and WA lawmakers want new limits on open carry. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

It’s a pivotal moment for policing in Tacoma, with the departure of three officers acquitted of criminal charges in the death of Manuel Ellis. Tacoma officials say they’ve negotiated a contract with the police union that gives the city important new powers when handling future misconduct allegations. But some community members say the new three-year contract has sidelined their goals for greater t...

There are state and local efforts to make Lunar New Year a public holiday.

Micro-apartments move forward in Olympia, gray wolves could lose their endangered tag, and Seattle Children's pays up over mold exposures. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

Chef Sara Upshaw says making dumplings, or "mandu" as they are called in Korea, is part of her family tradition.

Mike shares arts picks and reflections before his move east.

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers won't seek re-election, bill would require clergy members to report child abuse, and car insurance costs to soar in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna

"Kids these days." Do people still say that? We're looking at you, Boomers.

Seattle child care center gave melatonin to babies, Amazon is laying off more workers, and there was a rare wildlife sighting in the Salish Sea. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

NTSB releases its Boeing findings, WA gun store will pay $3 million for violating high-capacity magazine ban, and it's not looking good for snowpack in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Seattle's World Cup schedule announced, homeless encampment closes down at Burien church, and WA musicians win big at the Grammy Awards. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Seattle will enforce graffiti crimes again, students push to get Narcan in all WA schools, and there's big news coming for Seattle's World Cup matches. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Hopes dim for bill that would limit rent increases, a dry spring is in the forecast, and it's "unclaimed property day" in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Boeing owns up to 737 Max 9 failure, two Seattle school board members step down, and the Seahawks get a new head coach. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Seattle gay bar owners sound alarm over police inspections, Gov. Inslee signs executive order on AI, and PCC workers vote to authorize a strike. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

El nuevo año ha traído una pequeña muestra de justicia para tres parejas de inmigrantes indocumentados. En total, fueron estafados por más de 70 mil dólares por un hombre que les aseguró ayudarles a obtener residencia legal en Estados Unidos. El acusado obtuvo el dinero, nunca lo entregó y ahora está cumpliendo su condena en una prisión estatal.

The new year has brought a sense of justice for three undocumented immigrant couples who were collectively defrauded of more than $70,000 by a man who said he would help them gain legal status. He took their money and never delivered, and is now serving time in state prison.

Editor and business analyst Bill Saporito has some recommendations for an iconic company with a tarnished reputation.

Light rail snarled in Seattle, tolls will get pricier on I-405, and NW museums can no longer display some Native artifacts without permission. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Boeing's 737 Max 9 flies again, grocery workers speak out against proposed merger, and an atmospheric river is on the way. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

Time to check in on some events to look forward to.

Microsoft and REI announce layoffs, lawmakers push to lower the blood alcohol limit, and mobile tasting rooms could become legal in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

Boeing to pause production Thursday for quality 'stand-down', BLM protestors reach $10 million settlement with Seattle, and WA picks up 14 James Beard Award nominations. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.