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READER REPORT: Yet more downed tres

Yet more downed trees on this windswept Tuesday. Thanks to the reader who texted those photos from north of Westwood Village: “Trees down on 26th SW between SW Trenton and SW Henderson.”

Mystery malodor, rat problem closes Seattle library branch for weeks

The good news for the CID branch? "After extensive remediation work ... we have essentially determined the odor is virtually gone."

13-year-old charged in fatal shooting of cousin at Seattle apartment

The mother of the 13-year-old boy called 911 and reported that it was her son who had been playing with the gun’s slide when it went off, the charges say.

Photos: Mariners take on Orioles at Camden Yards

Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets corrected trophy and a new award

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba finally got the right trophy for winning AP Offensive Player of the Year. And he learned about a new award he earned.

ICE to Help Protect World Cup Host Cities from Making Any Money from International Tourists

U.S. World Cup host cities including Seattle, LA, Boston, New York City and Atlanta were assured today that ICE is already on-hand to protect them all from making any money from international tourists. “Just like at the airports earlier this year, we’re here whenever a city needs help fighting the scourge of toururism,” said ICE […]

Seattle passes moratorium on new data centers amid national backlash

Seattle would join more than 70 cities and counties around the nation that have temporary or permanent bans on new data centers.

‘This is Seattle’s position on AI’: City Council votes unanimously to pause new data centers

The Seattle City Council voted 9-0 to halt applications for data centers larger than 20 megavolt-amperes for one year, while the city studies their impact on the power grid, water supply, utility rates, and economy. The moratorium takes effect as soon as Mayor Katie Wilson signs it. Read More

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation

Police have blocked off a section of High Point Drive SW, near the 6300 block, while they investigate gunfire. No one’s been hurt but the victim called police to report a bullet came through the windshield of their pickup truck. No description of the shooter or the circumstances, so far.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Unveils New 75-Unit Shelter

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveiled a new 75-unit tiny house shelter in Interbay over the weekend. It’s the first opening in the mayor’s ambitious program to open 4,000 shelter beds by the end of her term. But the new shelter still fell well short of her first goal: building 500 new units before the World […] The post Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Unveils New 75-Unit Shelter appeared first on The Stranger.

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle City Council votes to ban new data centers for one year, Gov. Ferguson calls for statewide ban on phones in schools, and UW will test GLP-1 medications to treat alcohol addiction. 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.

More than 80 WA students win 2026 National Merit Scholarships

Nearly 90 Washington high schoolers have won highly selective National Merit Scholarships for outstanding students.