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Seahawks News: Leonard Williams is the best at his position

In Today’s Links: our Seattle Seahawks’ O-line is also finally receiving some mainstream support, more on the sale of our beloved squad, Rahid Shaheed speaks to Jen Mueller, more player rankings, know thy enemies, and uh, we are hiring. Not my job, tho. Sorry for the delay. Thanks for being here. We do really appreciate […]

COLUMN | Seattle Had No Homicides in June. Don't Use It to Justify More Policing.

After Seattle's first homicide-free June in 56 years, Marcus Harrison Green asks who gets credit for safety — and who keeps getting cut.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba and A.J. Barner’s comments highlight role of veteran leadership

Surprisingly, we may have gotten the spiciest comments from the two Seattle Seahawks offensive players that have been interviewed on Making a Champion. Only if you believe in reading tea leaves. The Seattle Seahawks’ exploration of perspectives from the people who made the 2025 team champions rolls along with starting tight end, A.J. Barner. Barner […]

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 […]

Thursday Evening Headlines

Microsoft's emissions have taken a large jump due to its large-scale data center campaign, two more jurisdictions in Washington have banned data centers, and wildfire season is ramping up across Washington. 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.

Reminder: E-motorcycles prohibited on King County trails | King County

The county wants to remind trail users to slow down and keep trail safe.

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, […]

REVIEW | In Hillman City, a Menu that Spotlights Northern Mexico Includes a Surprise: Hot Dogs

Seahawks bring back former draft pick, longtime scout Eric Stokes

The Seattle Seahawks lost a few people to the Minnesota Vikings’ reshaped front office, and while they’ve made a few promotions to fill voids left behind by their departures, they’re on the hunt for new faces. In this case, this “new” face is a familiar one dating way back to the 1990s. Eric Stokes, a […]

Seahawks News 7/9: An improving Abraham Lucas will do the Seahawks good

In Today’s Links: another high mark for the Seattle Seahawks’ offseason, a look at the one-of-oneness of our squad’s coaching staff, a look at the depth in the CB room, Charles Cross and expectation, and a bit more! Thanks for being here with us at Field Gulls. We appreciate you. Go, ‘Hawks! #np Please Please […]

C-sections and baby swaps: It’s been a wild month for the gorillas at Woodland Park Zoo

When there’s a pregnant animal at Woodland Park Zoo, the animal caregivers at the zoo make a birth plan. But things don’t always go to plan. When gorilla mothers Jamani and Olympia recently had their babies, something remarkable happened. We’ll head to the zoo to learn more about Jamani and Olympia with animal care manager of primates Arden Robert. 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.