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Mail in voting deadlines in Washington don't have to change according to the Supreme Court, several wildfires are burning in Washington, and a look at live readings of the Declaration of Independence happening around Washington for the 4th of July. 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...

Small businesses owners have a lot of expenses on their plate – inflation, tariffs, vandalism. Seattle recently expanded its program to help them get back to business after property crimes. But some businesses want the city and police to do more. Alexis Weisend from the Seattle Times has that story. Read Alexis' reporting here . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from newsrooms throughout the Northwest. Bosnia and Herzegovina fans celebrated as their national soccer team made history in Seattle this week. The country made it the furthest they’ve been in the World Cup. Northwest News Network contributor Grace Madigan has more about what it means to the Bosnian community in the Northwest. Tiny, pocket fores...

WA, CA, and Quebec form joint carbon market , WA faces yet another massive budget gap , and Seattle's World Cup match featuring Iran is deeply political and personal for many Iranian Americans living in the Puget Sound region.  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...

This week: It’s our annual Pride month special. And is anti-LGBTQ legislation raining on the parade? Is the World Cup? What about the actual rain? And what's in and what's out this Pride Month. Arts writer Jas Keimig and drag artist Betty Wetter break it all down as Seattle enters peak Pride. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle...

Federal judge sides with WA over Trump's vote-by-mail order, bargaining begins between Seattle Public Schools and teachers union, and The Walrus and the Carpenter and unionized staff reach a tentative agreement to end strike. 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 &nbsp...

When someone dies in King County, without identification or family to claim them, State Forensic Anthropologist Benjamin J. Figura steps in to help solve the mystery. We talk with him about the work. 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 hea...

Bill Gates suspects Epstein tried to blackmail him according to newly released testimony , activists sue to protect the sunflower sea star, and the AI boom is driving interest in nuclear energy . 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 S...

The tensions surrounding some international teams playing in the Men's World Cup don't seem to be impacting many of the fans who’ve come for the matches. Trains have been packed, soccer jerseys are all over downtown. And so far, locals seem to be exceptionally welcoming despite Seattle’s reputation for coolness. KUOW’s Casey Martin and Jerry Brewer from The Athletic are here...

WA man arrested in connection with White House attack plot, WA is on the brink of merging its carbon market with California and Quebec, and Sound Transit just had its busiest day ever on light rail. 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...

It’s officially summer, and it’s looking like it might be a hot one. Low snowpack and a developing El Niño pattern could mean an earlier, stronger wildfire season . Seattle Times climate reporter Amanda Zhou has been watching the wildfire forecast and is here to bring us an update. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here  to make a gift and...

It's hot and dry in King County, invasive green crabs have been found on Orcas Island, and don't fly drones near Seattle Stadium during World Cup matches. 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 a...

Today, we're bringing you an episode from our friends at KUOW's Booming podcast. Seattle’s city council just approved  a one-year moratorium on data centers within city limits – making the city the biggest in the country to ban them.  The move comes after several big developers proposed data center projects that could use up to a third of the power that Seattle uses on an ave...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. While the U.S. and Iran are attempting to negotiate an end to the U.S. led war, the Iranian men’s national soccer team is scheduled to travel to Seattle next week for the World Cup. They will face off against Egypt in their final match in the group stage. Just blocks from where the teams will play, an exhibit by an Ir...

This week, it's Juneteenth! Today, special guest host Phyllis Fletcher and our panel talk about things to do around the city, how to celebrate the holiday without making things awkward, and who gets an invite to the cookout. 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 sh...

Trump Administration says it won't shut down ocean research stations, Mayor Wilson announces steps to improve crime in Little Saigon, and opponents of the millionaires tax say they have enough signatures for a ballot measure.  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...

We’re entering peak hiking season in Washington. If you’re hoping to hit the trails, you may have to try some new routes due to ongoing recovery from winter storm damage. Also, after a recent bear attack on Mount Si...keep safety top of mind. We’ll hear more from The Seattle Times outdoors reporter Gregory Scruggs. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&n...

Air travel is up for U.S. World Cup cities, except Seattle, business advocacy group says Seattle is losing jobs to Bellevue, and an upcoming SCOTUS ruling could have a big impact on voting in 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 Seattl...

The Crocodile in Belltown has been home to album releases, reunion tours, music festivals, and even weddings. The venue is an essential part of Seattle’s music scene, but hit some hard financial realities in the past few years. Now, it’s got a new owner: An independent group that loves comedy as much as music. We’ll hear more about the Crocodile and Seattle music from Seattle Tim...

SPS Superintendent says new fencing and security cameras could be put up at schools, two Boeing employees die in B-52 bomber crash, and Seattle's first World Cup match is packed to the gills. 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 No...

Artificial intelligence is listening to emergency callers along with 911 dispatchers in Seattle. The technology is supposed to make emergency calls more efficient, but its effectiveness is unclear and legal experts have concerns.  Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman is here to tell us more. Read his reporting here . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make...

Seattle hosts its first World Cup match , it's nearly 20 degrees above normal in the Northwest, and Dems push back against dismantling of ocean observatories. 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 questio...

For the last decade, ocean observatories have been floating in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Now, the Trump Administration is dismantling them. KUOW environment John Ryan was the first to report that buoys off Washington and Oregon have already been removed. He tells about the impact for scientists and the fishing industry. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.  T...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, ahead of the World Cup, Mayor Katie Wilson’s administration has boasted about opening new shelter beds to get homeless people off the streets. But sweeps are continuing, and possibly even increasing. Next, local government agencies have spent more than $100 million dollars on the World Cup in Washington state. Anna Boiko...

Changes are coming to Aurora Avenue North, and Seattle is preparing for an upcoming heat advisory, as well as Monday's World Cup match. 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...