Seattle Now

Seattle to expand surveillance cameras, Mayor Harrell touts affordable housing investments, and the the chance to snag World Cup tickets kicked off today. 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 want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue Bird was forever immortalized this past weekend, into the Basketball Hall of Fame. After 21 years in Seattle, it’s easy to see why. Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to paint the full picture of Sue Bird the player, activist and Seattle icon. 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! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft calls employees back to the office three days a week, e-bike and e-scooter injuries are on the rise, and King County gives out grants to reduce food waste. 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 want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bear Gulch fire is now estimated to be more than 10,000 acres, in the Olympic National Forest. Two men who were fighting that fire were arrested and detained by federal immigration officials last month. We talk with Stateline reporter Alex Brown, who reports that firefighters familiar with the incident believe the management team overseeing the fire crews played a role in handing over the men to immigration authorities. 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! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several new lightning-ignited fires are burning in Washington, President Trump is threatening to send the National Guard to Portland, and conservative activist and initiative sponsor Brian Haywood has a couple of new initiatives he's trying to get on the November ballot. 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 want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the last 13 years, the Seattle Police Department has answered directly to the federal government. But last week the consent decree ended. KUOW’s Amy Radil talks about why the decree happened, why it lasted so long and what might be next for police accountability in Seattle. 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! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center celebrated its 50th anniversary this week - the center has evolved from a scrappy lab doing what some considered risky science, into one of the top cancer centers in the world. International students have brought needed revenue to colleges in recent years, especially community colleges where local enrollment has fallen… But getting permission to study in the U-S has gotten harder under the Trump administration. And September 2nd marked 80 years since the end of World War II. Hear from veterans’ families, and a historian working to preserve personal memories of World War II. 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! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle closes three parks due to safety concerns, Mayor Harrell proposes plan to boost food access, and Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird will enter the Hall of Fame on Saturday. 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 want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week… Autonomous vehicles are making their way to Seattle… But they have to have people in the drivers’ seat for a while. Speaking of cars, the number of cars in Seattle has plateaued in recent years. And a tale of two memberships… Costco is opening its doors an hour early for its highest tier of members. South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green and Science Journalist Jane C. Hu are here to break down the week. 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! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA's top health official issues order that anyone can get a Covid vaccine, tariffs will cost jobs and raise prices in WA according to new report, and undercover cops will attend Seahawks games, dressed as opposing fans. 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 want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.