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Seattle will lose one of its most decorated athletes to Detroit, Mayor Katie Wilson talks about the future of surveillance cameras in Seattle after the World Cup, and a feature story about a ballot initiative targeting girls who are transgender who want to play sports. 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.

Did a Texas judge just break 'the system' for good?

Why the Brendan Sorsby ruling could finally push college sports toward ... whatever comes next.

Legacy in the Making: Head Chefs Gabriel Castro and Isidro Ocampo acquire West Seattle’s Pegasus Pizza

Legacy in the Making: Head Chefs Gabriel Castro and Isidro Ocampo acquire West Seattle’s Pegasus Pizza Off patr Mon, 06/08/2026 - 3:55pm

Taste of White Center returns: Culinary celebration to support local food security

Taste of White Center returns: Culinary celebration to support local food security Off patr Mon, 06/08/2026 - 3:03pm

In loving memory of Seattle historian Paul Dorpat

Seattle’s story is rich and historian Paul Dorpat was a big part of sharing it.  We’ll take a look at his life and legacy with Seattle Times Now & Then co-columnist Clay Eals. Read Paul Dorpat's obituary by Jean Sherrard and Clay Eals 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.

Weekend Listen: Aurora Avenue residents call for urgent gun violence measures, Longview rallies after paper mill disaster, students in Bothell are fighting for their SRO, and great blue herons find a home in Redmond

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom First, residents of North Seattle along Aurora Avenue are on edge, after a recent surge of gun violence in a neighborhood that has been a longtime hotspot for human trafficking. City officials say they’re working urgently to close streets and assign police patrols Next, the latest from the paper mill disaster in Longview, where earlier this week, the names were released of the 11 people who died. The scope of the tragedy has sparked concerns about the lasting impact on this Southwest Washington town. Next, students and families in Bothell have been pushing back against a decision to not renew the contract of a popular school resource officer. And finally, typically when you spot a great blue heron in western Washington, you see one flying or fishing alone. In Redmond a huge group of herons have picked a place to nest - in an unusual spot. 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.

What to know about Dontay Tyson's commitment to Washington

Thoughts on the four-star receiver, and on some visiting recruits.

The Architect of the Superunknown: Kim Thayil chronicles the dissonant legacy of Soundgarden in new memoir

The Architect of the Superunknown: Kim Thayil chronicles the dissonant legacy of Soundgarden in new memoir Off patr Fri, 06/05/2026 - 4:29pm

Friday Evening Headlines

Mayor Wilson agrees to turn on surveillance cameras near stadiums, King County prosecutor wants to increase penalties for buying sex, and there's huge demand for Seattle's first social housing building. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival. Get tickets here. Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Washington athletics still navigating cash-flow deficit

How UW plans to cover a $16 million deficit in FY27.