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SPD May Slow Hiring in 2026 Amid Budget, Training Challenges

Seattle police hiring could slow despite rising officer numbers, as budget pressures and training bottlenecks reshape staffing plans that could affect response across neighborhoods, including the South End.

This forensic scientist gives the deceased back their names

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 hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday Evening Headlines

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 Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speed camera fines to increase in work zones beginning July 1 | WSDOT

Infraction penalties have risen from $0 to $125; second and subsequent penalties remain at $248.

Overwhelmed? It’s time to focus on just a few | In Focus

The temptation to block everything out is strong. Now’s not the time to bury your head in the sand.

Discounts and a deciduous disaster | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, tips on gravel gardens for a lower water bill.

COLUMN | In Rainier Beach, Not Every Gunshot Means Danger - But It Feels Like It

Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.

Business Capital For New Entrepreneurs: Funding Strategies And Credit Tips To Help You Grow

New entrepreneurs in Seattle are leveraging a multi-faceted approach to secure business capital, focusing on strategic planning, accessing local grants, establishing banking relationships, utilizing crowdfunding platforms, and engaging with angel investors or venture capital firms.

Do You Think Seattle Is Benefiting From Hosting The World Cup?

Seattle has benefited from the World Cup, with the city looking more vibrant and businesses seeing increased traffic, although some feel the benefits are limited to the downtown area and that the city's image is being affected.

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month Highlights Need For Support, Connection And Early Intervention

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the need for support, connection and early intervention to address the stigma, social expectations and lack of access to support that many men face when it comes to mental health.

Hey, Cousin: What I Saw On Juneteenth At Andrew Jackson’s Plantation

On Juneteenth, a significant event unfolded at the Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson's former plantation, marking the first time Black music was celebrated on the historic site. The gathering, attended by descendants of enslaved individuals and a diverse community, served to acknowledge a shared, complex history and emphasize the inherent interconnectedness of all people, transcending racial boundaries.