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WA wildfire survivors return home to ‘black all the way around you’

One resident used a gas-powered rototiller to protect his home as the Kaiser Canyon wildfire erupted to 110 square miles. The fire remains only 1% contained.

5th person dies in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City.

Seahawks, Devon Witherspoon close to new deal, report says

One of the bigger questions hovering over the Seahawks — when will star cornerback Devon Witherspoon get a contract extension? — may be close to an answer.

WA schools chief eyes changes to sexual misconduct response

Washington’s K-12 education oversight agency is proposing a series of policy changes to improve the state’s handling of teacher misconduct allegations.

17 arrested, 12 guns seized in World Cup operation targeting violent offenders

"Operation Red Card" identified people who were either wanted on warrants for violent crimes or who police identified as suspects in yet-to-be-charged violent crimes.

What mega agent Scott Boras had to say about Mariners’ Kade Anderson, Ace Reese

Baseball's most recognizable agent helped the Mariners welcome their newest first-round draft pick on Tuesday. Here's what Scott Boras said about Ace Reese and Kade Anderson.

Sounders still stinging from Timbers loss: ‘Everybody is in a bad place’

The Sounders are trying to deal with the fallout from a 5-1 home loss to the rival Timbers. “Everybody is in a bad place,” coach Brian Schmetzer said.

Jimothy gets ‘The Daily Show’ mention, continued adoration

The beloved raccoon from Seattle was mentioned on the national satirical news program Monday night, adding to the furry internet celebrity's trove of tributes.

Tuesday Evening Headlines

A heat wave hit Seattle, Tukwila has made camping on city-owned property a misdemeanor, and new public restrooms installed next to Lumen Field ahead of the World Cup are being relocated. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected

Venezuela says three people died of infections of hantavirus but stressed there has been no evidence of human-to-human transmission in the South American country, which has rarely reported cases of the rodent-borne disease in humans.

Seahawks sign former Eagles cornerback, waive veteran tight end

The Seattle Seahawks are nearing their first training camp practice of 2026, which means we should expect plenty of roster tinkering over the next several weeks. After bringing in four players for tryouts this week, the Seahawks have turned one tryout into a signing. Former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Brandon Johnson has been added to the […]