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SPS Superintendent says new fencing and security cameras could be put up at schools, two Boeing employees die in B-52 bomber crash, and Seattle's first World Cup match is packed to the gills. 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.

Kindergarteners are running a plant stand near the Troll

The Woodland Park Cooperative School’s kindergarten class has set up a farm stand outside their junkyard playground at the Fremont Baptist Church, just a block from the Troll. They’re selling plant starts they grew themselves. The sign out front reads, “Passive Income for ACTIVE Children.” Proceeds will fund a building project of the kindergarteners’ choosing, […]

Black and Brown Birders Find Community and Wellness in the South End

What starts with spotting eagles and hawks becomes something deeper: Black and Brown birders across the South End are finding healing, belonging, and wonder outdoors.

Why Seattle's fire department is using AI in 911 dispatch

Artificial intelligence is listening to emergency callers along with 911 dispatchers in Seattle. The technology is supposed to make emergency calls more efficient, but its effectiveness is unclear and legal experts have concerns.  Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman is here to tell us more. Read his reporting here. 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.

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle hosts its first World Cup match, it's nearly 20 degrees above normal in the Northwest, and Dems push back against dismantling of ocean observatories. 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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As World Cup Kicks Off in Seattle, Beacon Hill Latinos Express Mixed Feelings

For some residents of Beacon Hill, the games are a time to celebrate with family and friends; for others, a time to keep their guard up about possible ICE enforcement.

Seattle Public Schools announces decision on Lincoln High School athletic field

By Elizabeth Connolly After months of debate and advocacy from both the school and neighborhood communities, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has announced its decision to move forward with building an athletic field for Lincoln High School. Parents of LHS students received an email on Wednesday, June 10th, from Superintendent Ben Shuldiner, who had announced the […]

Buoys that monitor ocean conditions, pulled from PNW waters

For the last decade, ocean observatories have been floating in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Now, the Trump Administration is dismantling them. KUOW environment John Ryan was the first to report that buoys off Washington and Oregon have already been removed. He tells about the impact for scientists and the fishing industry. 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.

Forum No. 3 is out and we’ve got a new newsstand

The June issue of the Fremont Neighbor Forum is in the wild. Pick one up at the dinosaur topiaries on N 34th Street, or find our newest newsstand next to the flyer boards in lower Fremont. (And bring a sticker to add more flair to it.) This issue is all Solstice. Everything you need for […]

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Bellevue Homeowners Say Light Rail Noise on I-90 Ruining Area’s Peaceful Freeway Ambience

A group of Bellevue homeowners are telling Sound Transit that the low hum of the new light rail line across Lake Washington has completely ruined their waterfront neighborhood’s peaceful, freeway ambience of thousands of cars driving by all day every day. “I can’t even hear rush hour anymore,” said Enatai waterfront mansion owner Rhett Criar. […]