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Sound Transit lays out next steps on the plan to eventually reach Ballard, Seattle braces for a heatwave, and fans of Mexico's national soccer team turn out at watch parties in Seattle. 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.

Seahawks to hold joint practice with Titans in Nashville (again)

The Seattle Seahawks have been back in the world of preseason joint practices ever since Mike Macdonald became head coach in 2024. While we’ve yet to see joint practices come to Renton, the Seahawks will once again use one of their preseason road trips as an opportunity to scrimmage before the game itself. ESPN’s Brady […]

Zahilay Outlines Affordability, Safety Priorities in First State of the County Address

From affordable housing and expanded child care to new bus routes and violence prevention funding, Zahilay used his first State of the County speech to spotlight early wins and future priorities.

Mike Macdonald: Seahawks looking at early training camp return for Tory Horton

The Seattle Seahawks wrap up their mandatory minicamp on Thursday. A notable absence from practice is second-year wide receiver Tory Horton, who missed the back-end of Seattle’s season with a shin injury. Last month, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters that there was a chance that Horton would be able to do some on-field […]

Mediums Collective Brings Raza Pride to Capitol Hill

COLUMN | When Corporations Leave, Seattle Communities Pay the Price. It's Time to Invest Locally.

2. As major companies cut jobs and seek subsidies, Marcus Harrison Green makes the case for supporting worker-owned, family-run, and neighborhood businesses that keep wealth circulating locally.

Seahawks News 6/11: Seahawks further tweaking The Demon’s role

In Today’s Links: another angle on the maturation of the Seattle Seahawks’ O-line, minicamp takeaways, Rashid Shaheed’s offseason plan, Derick Hall’s contract, Mookie and Bryce tonight on the mic, and a bit more. The temperature is warming, as is the news cycle. Thank goodness. Happy Thursday. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks! #np MONACO by […]

After years of planning, the World Cup is finally here

We are days away from the first men’s World Cup match in Seattle. Not months, not weeks, DAYS. It’s finally time for kickoff. Are you ready?  Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to tell you what you need to know, and how you can get in the spirit. 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.

Seattle City Council unanimously approves one-year pause on data center expansion to protect natural resources

Seattle City Council unanimously approves one-year pause on data center expansion to protect natural resources Off patr Wed, 06/10/2026 - 6:51pm

‘That’s his responsibility’ – Mike Macdonald says Josh Jones ‘not ready to practice yet’

The Seattle Seahawks made a somewhat interesting roster addition earlier in the week, signing veteran tackle Bobby Hart ahead of mandatory minicamp. Recently re-signed swing tackle, Josh Jones, had not been practicing throughout OTAs. Jones had dealt with some late-season injuries while deputizing for the injured Charles Cross, but ultimately didn’t have a game designation […]

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, Denny Blaine nude beach trial nears the end, and King County's food safety ratings are back online. 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.

Donations help family of Auburn girl who died in accident

Only days before her eighth birthday, Hazel Bryant was playing in her Auburn neighborhood with family nearby on May 22 when she was fatally struck by a car backing out of a driveway.