Latest News

The funding challenge stalling mental health crisis centers across WA

Mental health crisis centers are required to help people who don’t have insurance, but the state hasn’t figured out a sustainable way to reimburse providers for their care.

The return of the Pac-12: How Oregon State and Washington State stuck together and saved the conference

On Aug. 4, 2023, the Pac-12 was on the verge of total collapse. Here’s how the leaders of Washington State and Oregon State banded together and saved the conference

Seattle council bill would limit homeowner solicitations

Seattle lawmakers may soon make it illegal to urge unwilling homeowners to sell their homes, part of an effort to prevent harassment and exploitation of those who may not fully understand the value of their property.   A bill from Councilmember Dionne Foster would create a voluntary “do not solicit” list that homeowners who’ve received […]

Just how hot will the U.S. get this week? Here’s a day-by-day forecast

Forecasters said temperatures were expected to soar into the 90s and low 100s across large parts of the country, with many places expected to challenge or break daily records.

Seattle has a law to protect trees. Advocates say it's doing the opposite

Despite the city's stated goal to increase tree canopy, Seattle’s urban forest is actually shrinking. Advocates for tree preservation say laws against illegal tree cutting on private property are not being enforced, or even investigated property. We talk with KUOW’s Stephen Howie about his deep dive into how Seattle's tree ordinance is playing out. 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.

Restoring dignity one haircut at a time in Kenya’s largest mental health hospital

At Kenya’s largest mental health referral hospital, male patients experience a unique therapy: personal grooming sessions from visiting barbers.

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

The next time you get a trophy on a smartphone app, it might not be from a game.

Who flies the American flag for holidays — and who never flies one, according to an AP-NORC poll

Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home.

Saibari’s shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit for the Dutch

Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw.

Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after four-month absence from Congress

New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has revealed the reason for his four-month absence from the U.S. House.

Cole Young homers twice, George Kirby tosses 8 brilliant innings as Mariners top Angels

Cole Young clobbered two home runs for the first multi-homer game of his career, George Kirby was brilliant over eight strong innings and the Mariners beat the Angels 6-2.

Photos: Angels at Mariners