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The masked-goon approach is not working for ICE

"Show me the law," an ICE agent challenged a Seattleite who wanted to see his face and name. This insistence on masked anonymity is only delegitimizing the agency.

Edmonds teacher accused of inappropriate touching kept in classroom for 20 months

A school district didn’t investigate for a year after the first complaint about a special-education teacher and did not interview students. Then a student reported sexual assault.

Proclamation planned for Jimothy, the famous Seattle raccoon

A Seattle city councilmember said she plans to issue a proclamation designating summer 2026 as “Jimothy Summer” on behalf of her office.

Weekend Listen: WA Democrats are hopeful Yakima could go blue this year, Snohomish County looks to its residents for AI policy, and when school’s out, this King County program keeps kids fed for free

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, Democrats are working to flip a few Republican seats in the state legislature this year. One of them is in farm country in central Washington. Next, artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and many local governments are trying to figure out how, or if, they should be using it. In Snohomish County, local leaders are trying a new experiment by convening what’s known as a “civic assembly.” And finally, while many families can access free lunches during the school year, experts say summer creates a hunger gap. 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.

Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

The Trump administration's new, sweeping restrictions on U.S. funding for nongovernmental organizations, foreign governments and U.N. agencies that promote access to abortion overseas is delivering new momentum to U.S. anti-abortion groups.

Mariners return from All-Star break with deflating loss to Giants

The Mariners returned from the All-Star break with another display of the frustrating baseball that defined the first half of the season with a 7-0 loss to the Giants.

Rabid bat found in Seattle near University of Washington

Anyone who may have come in contact with the bat should call the health department and pets who may have had contact should be taken to a veterinarian.

Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you

The more choices you have, the better, right.

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on San Francisco Giants

Is it safe to eat lettuce?

Federal health officials have linked a large cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell. Is lettuce from grocery stores and restaurants OK?

Storm can’t overcome Caitlin Clark’s massive night in loss to Fever

The Storm erased a 17-point deficit and battled the Indiana Fever in a shootout for the ages that included a historic career-high 45-point performance from Caitlin Clark.

7 Americans are kept at a Kenya Ebola site as Trump travel ban issued

The aid workers were on the frontline in the fight against the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and have shown no symptoms, their employer said.