Latest News

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle is hosting our last World Cup match in 2026, Big Tech in Seattle is continuing layoffs, and the Seattle-area is seeing an increase in ICE arrests. 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.

Photos: U.S. faces Belgium in World Cup round of 16 in Seattle

George E. Johnson, who built a Black hair care empire, dies at 99

His hair product company, a longtime sponsor of TV’s “Soul Train,” was the first Black-owned business listed on a major American stock exchange.

2026 World Cup: Folarin Balogun in USMNT lineup vs. Belgium

Folarin Balogun is in the starting lineup for the United States for its FIFA Men's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium.

The Stranger’s Summer Drinking Guide!

Seattle’s full of places to drink and lounge in the sun, but if you’re thinking it’s a nice day to chill on a patio, chances are so is everyone else. Patios, rooftop bars, back decks—they all fill up fast around here, so we cobbled together some of our reliable favorites for the next time you […] The post The Stranger’s Summer Drinking Guide! appeared first on The Stranger.

WA skateboarder dies in fall after being pulled by golf cart, police say

Witnesses told deputies that they saw the man let go of the golf cart and continue traveling fast before one of his skateboard wheels caught on something in the road.

Idaho mother who blamed vaccinations for twins’ deaths has been charged with murder

An Idaho woman who said her toddler twins died last year after getting vaccinated now faces murder charges in their deaths.

Mikel Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career

Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Federal Way woman pleads guilty to wire, bank fraud

The 53-year-old woman presented herself as an investment advisor and defrauded $3 million from people in the Korean community, many of whom are elderly.

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

Soccer leaders questioned the FIFA Men's World Cup’s integrity after a decision to overturn a red card on a Team USA player has turned political.

This July, Eat the Real American Classics

This story was originally published in The Stranger’s July 2026 print issue.  It’s the month where we celebrate the birth of this complicated nation, and if you’re feeling mixed emotions about how to commemorate the US’s semiquincentennial (250th!), I have a solid game plan for you.  This July, I’m taking special aim at American food […] The post This July, Eat the Real American Classics appeared first on The Stranger.

Seattle axes plan to cut developer fees that fund affordable housing

Days before a deal to lower developer fees that fund affordable housing was expected to be released to the public, City Hall is backing away from the idea.