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Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade 2026: Here’s what to know

The annual Fremont Fair and Fremont Solstice Parade are set to return to Fremont on June 20 and 21. The two-day event will feature a craft market, food and drink ... Read more

Fish ladder viewing area at Ballard Locks closed for repairs

The fish ladder viewing area is closed today for repairs. In an announcement on social media, representatives from the Ballard Locks say that crews will be working on repairing part ... Read more

Black and Brown Birders Find Community and Wellness in the South End

What starts with spotting eagles and hawks becomes something deeper: Black and Brown birders across the South End are finding healing, belonging, and wonder outdoors.

Why Seattle's fire department is using AI in 911 dispatch

Artificial intelligence is listening to emergency callers along with 911 dispatchers in Seattle. The technology is supposed to make emergency calls more efficient, but its effectiveness is unclear and legal experts have concerns.  Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman is here to tell us more. Read his reporting here. 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.

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle hosts its first World Cup match, it's nearly 20 degrees above normal in the Northwest, and Dems push back against dismantling of ocean observatories. 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.

Ballard weekly events roundup: June 15 – 21

Here’s your weekly events roundup for June 15 – 21 in Ballard. Plenty of reasons to get out of the house this week, with plenty of World Cup watch parties ... Read more

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Ballard High School filmmakers to premiere sci-fi film at Majestic Bay Theatre

A film that began as a Ballard High School student project will return to Ballard for its Seattle premiere this week. “A Storm of Syndicates” will screen at Majestic Bay ... Read more

As World Cup Kicks Off in Seattle, Beacon Hill Latinos Express Mixed Feelings

For some residents of Beacon Hill, the games are a time to celebrate with family and friends; for others, a time to keep their guard up about possible ICE enforcement.

Buoys that monitor ocean conditions, pulled from PNW waters

For the last decade, ocean observatories have been floating in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Now, the Trump Administration is dismantling them. KUOW environment John Ryan was the first to report that buoys off Washington and Oregon have already been removed. He tells about the impact for scientists and the fishing industry. 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.

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The Roundup: A Red Card for Seattle When It Comes to FIFA

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Sarah Valenta of HomeSight about the South End being left out of World Cup planning.