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Weekend Listen: PNW Bosnian community celebrates the World Cup, tiny forests are sprouting up in WA, and citizen scientists are counting pikas in the Columbia River Gorge.

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 forests are sprouting up all around Washington state. On old, abandoned fields and in people’s backyards. These forests are meant to mimic nature and to grow quickly. It also helps increase biodiversity. NWPB’s Courtney Flatt takes us to one of the Yakama Nation’s mini-forests. American pikas are an ’indicator species.’ If they’re doing OK, there’s a good chance the local ecosystem is doing OK. That’s one reason why the Oregon Zoo and other groups are looking for people this summer to go out and count pikas. OPB’s Kristian Foden-Vencil has the story. 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.

Friday Evening Headlines

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 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.

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An Incomplete History of Pro Sports in Seattle

From the Sounders (1970s) to the Sounders (2000s); hydroplanes, the Kingdome, and more.

Nickelsville to Open Rainier Valley Tiny House Village After Long Delays

After years of delays and political battles, Nickelsville's Brighton Village will soon welcome its first residents, bringing 14 tiny homes and a self-governed shelter community to Rainier Valley.

Casual Pride-day with Jas Keimig and Betty Wetter

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 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.

Thursday Evening Headlines

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 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.

Property Watch: An Architect-Designed Floating Home on Lake Union

A stunning example of Seattle architect James A. Jessup's floating home design.

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.

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