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Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Naomi Tomky

This week… Seattle said goodbye to the World Cup, and things went better than expected. Washington state has a surplus of cannabis.  And also a bunch of new roundabouts, much to the dismay of some confused and passive drivers. Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and Seattle Met Deputy Editor Naomi Tomky are here to break down the week. 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.

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.

Seattle breakfast joint Biscuit Bitch plans first expansion since 2019

The business, which closed its two most recent expansion locations during the pandemic, now plans to open a new cafe and commissary kitchen in Belltown.

Radar maker Echodyne opens $40 million plant in Woodinville

It's a major milestone for the Kirkland-based company as it looks to establish itself as a global leader in the radar industry.

Payment processor Stripe expands lease at Seattle's Madison Centre

The company first moved into the 36-story office tower in 2018. The lease is one of several large office deals signed last quarter.

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.

Large Seattle architecture firm to relocate to Pioneer Square

The 50,154-square-foot lease was one of the Seattle area's biggest office deals in the second quarter.

Deanna Oppenheimer receives lifetime achievement award for board service

Deanna Oppenheimer will be recognized at the Business Journal's 10th annual Directors of the Year event in Seattle on Sept. 10.

The National Observer: What are 'AI skills,' anyway?

Companies want their workers to have AI skills. Recruiters say there's not a lot of shared definitions for that term.

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

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

Russell Investments to be acquired by investor consortium

The deal, reportedly worth $2.8 billion, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027. The Seattle-based financial firm last changed hands in 2016.

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