Latest News

Sunny day by the bay

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Governor Bob Ferguson kicked off a campaign to keep the newly-passed "Millionaire's Tax," Washington tribes are suing the federal government, and FAFSA may soon be a graduation requirement in Washington. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ferguson campaigns against initiative to repeal WA ‘millionaires tax’

Gov. Bob Ferguson helped kick off the campaign against an initiative to repeal the state's new "millionaires tax" - highlighting the stakes in a vote this fall.

New diagnoses slow in NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak; source still unclear

Health officials say a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan’s Upper East Side now counts 60 cases, but new diagnoses are slowing.

FOLLOWUP: ‘We’re nearing the finish line’ for SW Barton project, SDOT says

A milestone for the project to rebuild eastbound SW Barton in the bus-layover zone along Roxhill Park – three and a half months after work began, it’s almost over, according to this update from project spokesperson Matt Howard: The concrete work on SW Barton St is complete, and the roadway has fully cured. Crews are […]

26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave

A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems that disproportionately targeted those on medical or family leave for layoffs.

Sawant’s Ground Game Against Adam Smith Is Getting Red Hot 

On July 12, Columbia City experienced a hiphop/R&B/funk event organized by Beatwalk. A festival held primarily on a closed off section of South Ferdinand Street, Beatwalk includes participation from small area businesses (including Island Soul and Taco City) and a good number of  performances (including singer/pianist Darrius Willrich and The Double Dutch Divas). Because the […] The post Sawant’s Ground Game Against Adam Smith Is Getting Red Hot  appeared first on The Stranger.

Norway star Erling Haaland left the US with seven World Cup goals and a taxidermy raccoon

Willd Bill's Western Store visitors mostly posted for photos near the $750 raccoon, but once the soccer star got one, they've been hot items, a co-owner says.

Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010.

COUNTDOWN: 4 reasons to watch Saturday’s West Seattle Grand Parade, 4 days away

(WSB file photo of Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team, expected to return to the WS parade this year) The next big event of this West Seattle summer is just four days away – Saturday (July 18) the 2026 West Seattle Grand Parade, which rolls down California Avenue SW from SW Lander in The Admiral […]

How Pac-12 men’s race stacks up after Gonzaga takes big hit

The Gonzaga men were given a big shock when point guard Mario Saint-Supery left the program. Here's how the Pac-12 men's basketball race stacks up without him.

‘The Ring’ star Daveigh Chase, who died at 35 while homeless, leaves behind six-figure estate

Court filings note that Daveigh Chase died without a will, is only survived by her parents, and confirm that she was homeless at the time of her death.