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With a community boost, Capitol Hill’s Aviv Hummus Bar making plans to become kosher certified

Owners Jodi and David Nussbaum are turning to the community to help Capitol HIll’s Aviv Hummus Bar become kosher certified. Aviv has launched a community fundraiser to support the changes required to achieve certification. “One of the most common questions … Continue reading →

Thursday Evening Headlines

Sound Transit lays out next steps on the plan to eventually reach Ballard, Seattle braces for a heatwave, and fans of Mexico's national soccer team turn out at watch parties in Seattle. 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.

Zahilay Outlines Affordability, Safety Priorities in First State of the County Address

From affordable housing and expanded child care to new bus routes and violence prevention funding, Zahilay used his first State of the County speech to spotlight early wins and future priorities.

Mediums Collective Brings Raza Pride to Capitol Hill

10 years of Broadway Hill Park, ‘last of its kind’ on Capitol Hill

It has not been the most pleasant year for Broadway Hill Park — and Seattle parks, in general — but you should stop by the corner of Federal and Republican this month to celebrate. Broadway Hill Park is turning 10. … Continue reading →

Council considering legislation expanding access to Seattle’s Utility Discount Program

The Seattle City Council’s Governance and Utilities Committee committee chaired by District 3 rep and council president Joy Hollingsworth will discuss legislation that would make it easier for more residents to qualify for Seattle’s Utility Discount Program. Under the proposal, … Continue reading →

Capitol Hill down another vegan doughnut shop

As it approaches its five-year anniversary in the neighborhood. Dough Joy is closing the E Pike shop where the Seattle brand got its start. Owners say the Capitol Hill Dough Joy will close later this month– but the other Dough … Continue reading →

COLUMN | When Corporations Leave, Seattle Communities Pay the Price. It's Time to Invest Locally.

2. As major companies cut jobs and seek subsidies, Marcus Harrison Green makes the case for supporting worker-owned, family-run, and neighborhood businesses that keep wealth circulating locally.

After years of planning, the World Cup is finally here

We are days away from the first men’s World Cup match in Seattle. Not months, not weeks, DAYS. It’s finally time for kickoff. Are you ready?  Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to tell you what you need to know, and how you can get in the spirit. 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.

CHS Pics | A month of LGBTQIA2S+ love on Capitol Hill begins with Pride in the Park

It has been 20 years since Pride outgrew Capitol Hill and the city’s annual parade moved to downtown Seattle. Saturday’s Pride in the Park ...

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, Denny Blaine nude beach trial nears the end, and King County's food safety ratings are back online. 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.

‘Pending’ — Investigation of man found dead in Madison Park continues

The investigation of a man found dead two weeks ago in a Madison Park parking lot with what police described as “obvious signs of trauma” is in the hands of medical experts. The Seattle Police Department opened a homicide investigation … Continue reading →