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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

The Ultimate World Cup Experience Has Arrived in Seattle!

Jeremiah Oshan previews the Seattle Soccer Celebration on Pier 62.

World Cup 2026, Day 1: How and what to watch

Mexico opens the tournament against South Africa.

What’s Obed Vargas’ World Cup outlook with Mexico?

It was only a few months ago that Vargas was a longshot just to make the roster.

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.

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.

Lobbing Scorchers: Rep. Rick Larsen on Trump, the USMNT & the 2026 World Cup

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen on his love for the Seattle Sounders, USMNT expectations and World Cup politics.

Boom-Boom-Clap: The World Cup qualifier that put Seattle on USMNT's map

How the 2013 World Cup qualifier changed USMNT supporter culture.

Where to watch the World Cup around Puget Sound

It’s the world’s game. Celebrate it with the people who make the world great.

REVIEW | Mangosteen's Lives Up to the Hype With More Than Wings

Come for the wings, stay for everything else. Grace Madigan finds Mangosteen's biggest surprises in its garlic noodles, Hainanese chicken, and seasonal mango menu.