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June Sets Record for Zero Homicides, Pro Tips for Ballard Seafood Fest, and a "Life Skills" Class for WA High Schools

Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by contributors Marcus Harrison Green and Chase Hutchinson. The trio talk about the Seattle Police Department declaring last month to be “homicide free” for the first time in decades. Then they get into how Washington’s superintendent has proposed a mandatory “life skills” class for high school seniors and what they wish we’d all learned before graduating. Plus, updates from Harbor Island Studios, our weekend recommendations, and for our City Cast Seattle Neighbors, a crash course in the beauty of cyberdecks.  Learn more about the sponsors of this July 10th episode: pFriem Beer Grand Central Bakery Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Seattle Seahawks sale update: Two front-runners emerge, ex-Seahawk involved in one group

With the start of the NFL’s regular season drawing ever closer, there remains one question hanging over the head of the Seattle Seahawks’ organization: Who will our next owner be? It’s a question that could soon have its answer. According to a report from Front Office Sports’ Ben Horney, the bidding process appears to be […]

Why the video game industry may be sliding toward its next big crash

Commentary: The last couple of weeks have served as a capstone to what’s become a bad few years for the international video game industry. Now it appears the larger sector is headed directly into some significant crash, as several unsustainable practices all seem to be approaching a crisis point at once. Read More

Judge denies FTC request to presume Zillow-Redfin deal ‘unlawful’

A federal court has turned down the Federal Trade Commission's request to declare a rentals deal between Zillow and Redfin "presumptively unlawful" before trial next month. Read More

Seahawks’ Leonard Williams ranked as NFL’s best defensive tackle in ESPN survey

You wanted some respect for Seattle Seahawks players? This should cheer you up… only temporarily. Leonard Williams was brought over to Seattle from the New York Giants in the middle of the 2023 season. While the defense was one of the worst in the league in the final few weeks of the Pete Carroll era, […]

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Pulse Space wins $40M contract from Space Force to work on space laser power system

Seattle-area startup says its technology could be used for orbital tracking and communication as well as for beamed power. Read More

Echodyne opens $40M radar factory near Seattle to meet booming demand for drone detection

Echodyne is opening an 86,350-square-foot manufacturing and operations hub in nearby Woodinville, Wash., that it says will eventually be able to produce more than 2,500 radars each month or roughly 30,000 radars annually. Read More

Despite business angst, Washington climbs in CNBC’s state rankings — but still trails its former standing

Washington climbed three spots to No. 11 in CNBC's annual America's Top States for Business rankings, up from No. 14 last year, suggesting that many of the state's underlying competitive strengths remain intact even as debate over its business climate has intensified. Read More

Microsoft’s carbon emissions climb 25% as tech giants grapple with AI’s energy toll

Microsoft’s annual sustainability report shows a 25% emissions jump fueled by AI energy demands, testing its 2030 climate goal to become carbon negative. But its chief sustainability officer remains optimistic that long-term investments in carbon reductions and a "portfolio approach" can still rescue their ambitious targets. Read More

Primetime Emmy Awards 2026: See The Full List Of Nominees

The 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations have been unveiled, setting the stage for a notable contest in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category between Lisa Kudrow and Jean Smart. Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' emerged as a significant contender, securing 19 nominations.

Trump Seeks Do-Overs At A Supreme Court That Rarely Grants Them

President Donald Trump has vowed to seek a rehearing from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding its 6-3 decision that invalidated his executive order on birthright citizenship, a move constitutional law experts deem highly improbable. Concurrently, Trump's legal team filed for a rehearing after the Supreme Court denied his appeal concerning a $5 million verdict in a defamation case involving E. Jean Carroll, with lower courts subsequently rejecting requests to delay the payment.