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Washington officials are responding to President Trump's claims of election fraud, Boeing is now allowed to certify its own planes for the first time since 2019, and a look into Amanda Knox's one-woman show. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Nice: Taxing for Transit, Nude Beach Ruling, and Mayor Wilson’s Frugal Flights

By Erica C. Barnett Unlike the Seattle City Council, we sped through several local topics on Seattle Nice this week,… The post Seattle Nice: Taxing for Transit, Nude Beach Ruling, and Mayor Wilson’s Frugal Flights appeared first on PubliCola.

After Marathon Meeting, Council Committee Passes Wilson’s Transit Measure Mostly Intact

By Erica C. Barnett It took three hours and 37 minutes—45 minutes longer than the new film The Odyssey—but a… The post After Marathon Meeting, Council Committee Passes Wilson’s Transit Measure Mostly Intact appeared first on PubliCola.

Jenks and Kang Offer Differing Views at D5 Seattle Council Forum

Seattle’s D5 Council frontrunners Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang diverged around the issues of surveillance cameras, Aurora “stay out” orders, and relative enthusiasm for the mayor’s Taller Denser Faster housing proposal.

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

Wilson's Transit Measure Advances Out of Council Committee Intact

While amendments from the Council did make a mark on the Seattle Transit Measure renewal, it still largely resembles Wilson's initial proposal. Amendments that would have scaled it back in scope and duration were both defeated Thursday.

Casual Friday with Rachel Horgan and Phyllis Fletcher

This week… Tourism numbers are in for the World Cup and Pioneer Square is celebrating the win. The city of SeaTac wants to build an identity outside of the airport.  And the Seattle Kraken are looking for lookalikes for their mascot, Buoy. The Weekly Seattle Podcast Host Rachel Horgan and KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher are here to break down the week. 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.

2026 Primary Election Endorsements

The Urbanist Elections Committee is excited to announce our 2026 primary election endorsements. Check out our great slate of leaders. Be sure to vote by August 4.

Thursday Evening Headlines

Keeping or killing the so-called millionaire's tax will be on Washington ballots in November, wildland firefighters get new authorization about masking, and the King County Regional Homelessness Authority says Seattle and King County owe it millions of dollars. 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.

Land Use Appeal Reform Moves Forward, Council Splits on Funding for School Meals

1. A city council committee voted to move legislation forward on Wednesday that will—if it passes full council next week—shut… The post Land Use Appeal Reform Moves Forward, Council Splits on Funding for School Meals appeared first on PubliCola.

Port of Seattle Jumps Back Into Stadium District Housing Fracas

The City's hearing examiner granted the Port of Seattle intervenor status in a newly filed appeal seeking to keep the door open to housing in North SoDo, just as the two sides are poised to go head-to-head in the hearing room.

PHOTO ESSAY | Soccer Fans in Seattle Feel the Love — and Heartbreak — of World Cup

Photographer Susan Fried captured soccer fans enjoying World Cup games across the South End.