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Gather for Goals brought the soccer fans to White Center

Gather for Goals brought the soccer fans to White Center Off patr Fri, 06/26/2026 - 2:30pm

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.

Burger Boss expands to Burien: Grand Opening celebration set for June 27

Burger Boss expands to Burien: Grand Opening celebration set for June 27 Off patr Thu, 06/25/2026 - 5:40pm

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.

REMINDER: World Cup action hits White Center this Friday at “Gather for Goals” Festival

REMINDER: World Cup action hits White Center this Friday at “Gather for Goals” Festival Off patr Thu, 06/25/2026 - 11:35am

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.

West Seattle Ledger

West Seattle Ledger Off patr Wed, 06/24/2026 - 2:18pm

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.