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Another attack against an elderly woman in Seattle. After Washington Democrats criticized Trump’s ‘secret police,’ they quietly try creating one of their own. Elon Musk said that in hindsight he wishes he devoted more time to his companies instead of DOGE. // LongForm: GUEST: Real estate broker Matt Goyer on the grim outlook for the condo market in King County. // Quick Hit: A Kentucky state legislator says that she sometimes feels bad about being white.

Josh Hammer filling in for Jason Rantz takes a closer look at the true meaning of the holidays, highlighting the importance of faith and family, shares the big news of King County's largest ever drug bust in The Big Local, and talks about a gruesome murder case in Cowlitz County in You Pick The News.

Governor Ferguson announced plans for a state income tax for millionaires. The Trump Administration is upping their offer for illegal aliens to self-deport to $3000. The illegal immigrant truck driver that killed a father of 2 was released by King County. // There were strong economic numbers for the third quarter with a 4.3 percent growth in GDP. // Activist judges are undermining our public safety.

Every Monday on Soundside we catch you up on the top stories that are fascinating right now – and what they say about the Pacific Northwest.It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. GUEST: Former KIRO-FM host Dave Ross TODAY'S TOPICS: Flooding Seattle Times: A damaged King County levee awaited fixes for years. Then it failed. NBC News: Federal grants for flood mitigation work sat on hold as storms inundated Washington state Affordability NYTimes: How Democrats Used One Word to Turn the Tide Against Trump NYTimes: These Young Adults Make Good Money. But Life, They Say, Is Unaffordable. Dave Ross parody songs Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week. First, the 2026 NDAA is set to give local police new counter-drone authority, SkyeBrowse releases its biggest update of the year with, a drones-for-good story out of Washington where a drone delivered a life jacket to a man trapped by a flood, and a man pleads guilty after flying his drone over the MLB All-Star game. Let's get to it.First up, the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, has passed the House and is now headed to the Senate. Tucked inside this 3,000-page bill is the SAFER SKIES Act, which for the first time creates a federal framework allowing state, local, and tribal police to detect, track, and even take down drones. Previously, this authority was limited to federal agencies like the DHS and DOD. Now, local officers who complete federal training will be able to use approved counter-UAS systems to mitigate drones that pose a "credible threat" to places like stadiums and critical infrastructure. The push for this was reportedly driven by the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and the fact that the NFL has documented over 2,000 drone incursions per season for the last three years. The bill also introduces new felony penalties, with up to five years in prison for serious violations involving national defense airspace. And note, this is NOT yet law. This is only the House's version of the NDAA. We haven't seen the Senate version just yet, so this provision may or may not remain in the final law. We'll keep you updated as we see more. Next up, SkyeBrowse has just announced its biggest software update of the year. They've released two new processing modes: SkyeBrowse Rapid and SkyeBrowse Ultra. SkyeBrowse Rapid is designed for speed, especially for first responders in remote areas with bad reception. They claim it's 5 times faster in good reception and up to 20 times faster in bad reception. In one example, they took a 7-minute, 1.5-gigabyte video and processed it into a full 3D model in under two minutes. For those who need maximum detail, there's SkyeBrowse Ultra, which provides 4 times higher quality for photorealistic, lifelike 3D models. This feature will be available for their Premium Advanced customers. On top of that, they've also given their Freemium users a boost. Free users now have access to tools like annotations, drawing, clipping, and distance measurements, which were previously paid features. Our third story is in King County, Washington, where heavy rains caused the Snoqualmie River to flood rapidly, trapping a man on the roof of his vehicle. With the current too strong for responders to enter the water, a sheriff's deputy had a great idea. Instead of waiting for a helicopter, the deputy launched a drone, attached a life jacket to it, and flew it directly to the stranded man. Last up, a story of what NOT to do. A 47-year-old man from Georgia, Mitchell Parsons Hughes, has pleaded guilty to allegedly flying his drone over the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. According to prosecutors, he flew directly into the one-mile TFR that was active for the event. To make matters worse, he was flying an unregistered drone and had no Part 107 or TRUST. Security officials from the FBI, DOT, and FAA spotted the drone immediately and tracked him down. On December 5th, he pleaded guilty to knowingly violating national defense airspace. He was sentenced to six months of probation and a five-hundred-dollar fine. Join us later for happy hour in the community. We also have the live Q&A on Monday, and the Post-Flight show in the premium community, also on Monday. We'll see you then.https://dronexl.co/2025/12/14/drone-lifesaving-man-flood/https://dronexl.co/2025/12/12/man-flying-drone-mlb-all-star-game/https://dronexl.co/2025/12/15/ndaa-2026-local-police-take-down-your-drone/https://newsletter.skyebrowse.com/w/WmcZTrQzhMvDEnx1AEhqHQ/DBnBhE3BieCe02QZtYhivQ/X763PNWUdpoIM2dDLjPmFFUA

King County crews working to shore up damaged levees, Highway 2 closure has Leavenworth businesses worried about tourism, and Rep. Dan Newhouse to retire. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were very heavy winds last night, which lead to power outages across the region. King County is monitoring weak spots in its levees. Dan Bongino is leaving the FBI. Amazon announced more layoffs in Bellevue and Seattle. Rep. Dan Newhouse announced his retirement. // How do people feel about getting cash as a Christmas gift? // John Curley tried to play a prank on Jason.

Is the media intentionally protecting illegal aliens who commit violent crime? FBI disrupts left-wing terror plot. Tacoma backtracks on horrible tenant protections. King County eliminates equity, race and social justice departments. Trump misses his chance to show humility.

The Transit Riders Union faces a transformation as its longtime leader prepares to become Seattle's mayor. For over a decade, the grassroots organization has built power for working people across King County. With Katie Wilson headed to City Hall, TRU is navigating a leadership transition while positioning itself to push an ambitious agenda. Wes Mills, TRU's new General Secretary, discussed how the organization is adapting and what comes next. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii, find Wes Mills on Bluesky at @oowm.org, and Transit Riders Union at transitriders.org/.

Another attack against an elderly woman in Seattle. After Washington Democrats criticized Trump’s ‘secret police,’ they quietly try creating one of their own. Elon Musk said that in hindsight he wishes he devoted more time to his companies instead of DOGE. // LongForm: GUEST: Real estate broker Matt Goyer on the grim outlook for the condo market in King County. // Quick Hit: A Kentucky state legislator says that she sometimes feels bad about being white.

At 38 years old, Girmay Zahilay is King County’s youngest-ever executive. He’s coming in after the long tenure of his predecessor Dow Constantine, who ran the county for nearly 16 years. Zahilay was sworn in early to replace the temporary acting executive who’s been in charge since Constantine stepped down in March. He says he’s ready to “completely change” the office. The King County Executive oversees all kinds of important services like the sheriff’s department, public health, transportation, public housing, and jails. So what will that change look like? And what could it mean for King County? GUESTS: King County Executive, Girmay Zahilay RELATED LINKS: Sworn in early, Exec Zahilay is ready to shake up King County - KUOW Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington, like the entire country, has been hit hard by fentanyl. So far this year, King County has recorded more than 650 overdose deaths involving the synthetic opioid, which can be 50 times stronger than heroin. 650 is a devastating number but it’s actually down from a peak in 2023, when more than 1,000 people died from fentanyl-related overdoses in the county. The drop mirrors a downward trend that we’ve seen across the entire country… But the crisis is still overwhelming many communities. A biotech company called ARMR Sciences is hoping to solve at least one piece of this very complicated puzzle: Instead of reversing these overdoses, they want to stop them from happening in the first place... through a fentanyl vaccine. GUESTS: Dr. Colin Haile, a research associate professor at the University of Houston and he’s also one of the co-founders of ARMR Sciences. RELATED LINKS: A Fentanyl Vaccine Is About to Get Its First Major Test | WIRED Scientists Create a Vaccine Against Fentanyl Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington state's Department of Licensing says it mistakenly issued nearly 700 commercial driver's licenses over seven years to noncitizens who did not qualify under federal rules. The problem drew national attention after truck driver Harjinder Singh, who wrongly received a standard CDL from Washington, allegedly made an illegal U‑turn in Florida and killed three people. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is now threatening to pull highway funding from states with similar errors and is pushing tighter visa limits on who can drive trucks and buses, prompting legal challenges from King County and others. Washington has halted processing non‑domiciled CDLs while it reviews the 685 active licenses in question and prepares a response to a Florida lawsuit at the U.S. Supreme Court. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-erred-in-granting-hundreds-of-commercial-drivers-licenses-to-noncitizens/#UnitedStates #WashingtonState #CDL #Trucking #Immigration #USDOT #HighwaySafety #LicensingErrors #WashingtonStateStandard #FederalFunding

For weeks, King County homelessness service providers have been staring down a majorly disruptive change to how they currently operate. The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development said in November that it intended to redirect billions of dollars in grants that house homeless people. This was in line with President Trump’s rejection of “housing first,” the practice that aims to get people stabilized in long-term housing before addressing mental health issues or addiction. It's guided policy in this region and across the United States for decades. The Trump Administration’s announcement put $65 million in federal grant money for King County in doubt. And it left local leaders scrambling. The county called providers together last week to discuss the change. Washington state and roughly 20 states sued, and later, so did King County and local homeless service providers. But yesterday, 90 minutes before a court hearing, HUD withdrew the new requirements around grants. Sounds like a rollercoaster, right? Providers in the area are breathing a sigh of relief. Though, the last-minute shift signifies the complicated task of planning homelessness response, one that relies on federal dollars, when massive changes are taking place in Washington, D.C. GUEST: Kelly Kinnison, CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority RELATED LINKS KCRHA: Changes to Federal Funding will Increase Unsheltered Homelessness in King County Seattle Times: King County has 3 plans for Trump’s homelessness funding changes Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-cop activists are demanding Seattle cops be held accountable for shooting an armed man. Condo prices in King County have dropped significantly. Guest: Dave Reichert reacts to the rumors of Gary Ridgeway’s potentially imminent death. // Big Local: The City of Olympia has voted to remove their Flock camera system. A puppy was found zip-tied and sealed inside a suitcase in a dumpster but thankfully has been rescued and recovering. // You Pick the Topic: A European country is suffering from a lack of men, which is leading women to ‘hire’ husbands to do chores around the house.

A new era is dawning in Seattle and King County, with big changes happening at the top. We break down the personnel shifts, including Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson's choice of Brian Surratt as her sole Deputy Mayor. Is the pick in part a strategic move by Seatte's new progressive mayor to win over the  business community? Plus, we explore the uncertain future of Seattle Police Chief Sean Barnes: Will Mayor Wilson keep him on? Finally, we dive into the controversy surrounding King County Executive Girmay Zahilay's "layoffs,” as reported by Publicola. Quinn Waller is our editor. Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

5pm: Video Guest – King County Councilmember Regan Dunn // King County fraud investigation shifts to independent office // The current state and future of King County’s Budget woes // Guest – Dr. Stern, John’s Plastic Surgeon // Preparing for a facelift and recovery // Letters

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Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Todd Scott, Preservation Architect and Planner with King County. In a BONUS EPISODE conversation earlier this year with Todd Scott (about the Masonic Home in Des Moines, Washington) he spoke briefly about rising property values creating additional historic preservation challenges in a few specific communities in King County – and plans were made to circle back and go a little deeper on the topic. One particular area where Todd Scott has noticed this trend is on the east side of Lake Washington in a few specific neighborhoods in the City of Kirkland. More information about the King County Historic Preservation Program: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/buildings-property/historic-preservation-program CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms' quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes.

Episode Topic: Co-Designing for EquityExplore how antiracist principles can lead to stronger research, more meaningful partnerships, and smarter service delivery. Drawing from on-the-ground experience, real policy implementation, and the behavioral science insights in Antiracist by Design, uncover a framework and practical tools for advancing equity through evidence.Featured Speakers:Carrie Cihak, King County, WashingtonLaura Feeney, J-PAL North AmericaMatthew Freedman, University of California, IrvineSunny Giron, Community Café CollectiveCrystal C. Hall, University of WashingtonAnn McNair, MPH, Best Starts for KidsRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/5011ca.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Evidence Matters. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Meteorologist Scott Sistek from the Emerald City Weather Blog on the Thanksgiving forecast // King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion on King County’s most recent Shots Fired report // Charlie commentary on the empty seat at Thanksgiving // Representative Travis Couture joins us live to discuss the state’s revenue forecast // The SMN crew talks about what food is most appropriate for Thanksgiving

Here we go again – another preventable murder by a criminal illegal immigrant who should have been deported years ago. A Seattle bus driver is dead because sanctuary city policies protected a Venezuelan killer who had already stabbed his roommate to death in 2023. But hey, Seattle loves their "sanctuary" status more than protecting actual citizens, right?This video breaks down how Richard Sitzlack (real name: Bastites) went from killing his roommate with a "self-defense" claim to murdering bus driver Shawn Yim over a bus window complaint. ICE had a detainer ready, but Seattle, King County, and Washington State don't cooperate with federal immigration enforcement because... reasons?How many more innocent people have to die before these sanctuary jurisdictions wake up? What's it going to take for politicians to prioritize American lives over virtue signaling? And why are we surprised that a city that enables drug addicts and criminals on public transit can't keep bus drivers safe?

The King County Council has approved a $20 billion biennial budget for 2026-27, featuring historic investments to uplift Black communities across the region. Outgoing Councilmember De'Sean Quinn, who was instrumental in the budget's passage, discusses its impact on the Black community in the Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News Podcast. The budget allocates funds for housing stability, small business development, civic involvement, youth services, and reparative actions, addressing the county's longstanding discriminatory policies. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

We’re about 3 weeks into health insurance open enrollment. If you don’t get insurance through your employer, you’ll likely be looking to the Affordable Care Act’s Health Exchange. This year, people seeking ACA plans are experiencing sticker shock and new federal rules around coverage. We'll will talk with one of the King County employees helping people navigate these changes. You can reach a King County health insurance navigator at: 1-800-756-5437 or chap@kingcounty.gov 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washingtonians will be paying even more for plastic bags next year. King County has passed a new budget proposal. A Democratic Congressman insinuated that Trump might have tempered with the Epstein files. // LongForm: GUEST: State Representive Lauren Davis on Democrats' push to reduce penalties for adults caught in child-sex stings. // Quick Hit: People are mad at singer Meghan Trainor for losing weight.

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's funding notice of last week is expected to create a $40 million shortfall for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, leaving Seattle and King County scrambling to cover the gap as they continue budget deliberations.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_83090bb7-2397-4de2-8011-12effe624b52.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) is spearheading a petition to rename nearly 10 miles of Benson Highway through Renton, Kent, and parts of unincorporated King County with honorary signage bearing Dr. King's name. With support from State Representative Mia Gregerson and coordination from the Washington State Department of Transportation, this effort aims to extend Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle deeper into South King County—without impacting existing addresses or road names. The initiative invites community involvement through petition signing and engagement with local representatives, underscoring the importance of honoring Dr. King's legacy in the region. Executive Director Gwen Allen-Carsten joins us to share more about this movement, its significance, and how the community can get involved. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Auburn freaks out after Border Patrol uses cameras to supposedly catch criminal illegal immigrants. There is new video of the arrest of the man who impersonated as a Bremerton police officer. King County shut down over a dozen unpermitted food vendors during Monday’s Seahawks game. // Weed use among young Washingtonians is more prevalent than ever. // The Left is losing its mind over Trump making some modest renovations to the White House.

It appears that the government shutdown will soon come to an end after 8 Senate Democrats voted to tend the filibuster. Many Democrats are furious with their party’s leadership. There’s a reason restaurants in Seattle are so expensive. // We deserve better than what King County Elections is giving us. // Trump has proposed 50-year mortgages. That’s a bad idea.

3pm: Updated Election Results; Next ballot drop expected at 4pm // King County estimates 102,000 ballots yet to be counted; roughly 60,000 in Seattle // ‘Housing First’ in Washington: A Decade of Failure and Tragedy // Video Guest – Buddy the Elf // “Elf - The Musical” opens at Fifth Avenue Theater on November 21st // Sea-Tac Airport cancellations likely as FAA slashes 10% of flights

4pm: Video Guest – Bill Kirk – Washington Gun Law // Lakewood man faces felony charges for death threats against Gov. Ferguson // Trump foe Boasberg hit with articles of impeachment // 5 takeaways from Seattle, King County elections // Video Guest – Eitan Levine – Comedian and Offical NYC Jewish Spokesman // The Voters Who Propelled Mamdani to Victory // Mamdani calls out Trump in victory speech

6pm: Video Guest – Bill Kirk – Washington Gun Law // Lakewood man faces felony charges for death threats against Gov. Ferguson // Trump foe Boasberg hit with articles of impeachment // 5 takeaways from Seattle, King County elections // Video Guest – Eitan Levine – Comedian and Offical NYC Jewish Spokesman // The Voters Who Propelled Mamdani to Victory // 93-Year-Old Man Is Reunited with Lost Dog Thanks to a Trail of Smelly Socks

(The Center Square) – King County council members are grappling with housing challenges that put larger households at risk of overcrowding. On Monday, the King County Council discussed a recent housing report highlighting a $3.96 billion annual funding gap needed to meet the county's affordable housing goals.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_acc4029f-2e9a-432e-bd5c-d4a16c47f538.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The stakes could not be higher in Tuesday's election – especially for those who are one more tax away from leaving the state they love. Leftist PAC paints anyone who isn't Socialist as a MAGA Trumper. 10 years since King County declared a homelessness emergency. Black community revolts against the Seattle Urban League after our whistleblower report.

6pm: Ballots could now be tossed if voters submit them via U.S. Postal Service due to postmarking delays // John’s Endorsements for Seattle & King County 2025 // Seattle Mayoral candidates on homeless sleeping in tents in parks // Trump Roundup // Trump calls meeting with Xi a “12 out of 10” // China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of US soybeans annually, treasury secretary says // Trump defies ‘America First’ agenda with Argentina beef plan // The 1X Neo is one of the first humanoid robots built for your home and is equipped with full AI software. But, there’s a huge but.

4pm: Ballots could now be tossed if voters submit them via U.S. Postal Service due to postmarking delays // John’s Endorsements for Seattle & King County 2025 // Seattle Mayoral candidates on homeless sleeping in tents in parks // Trump Roundup // Trump calls meeting with Xi a “12 out of 10” // China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of US soybeans annually, treasury secretary says // Trump defies ‘America First’ agenda with Argentina beef plan // The 1X Neo is one of the first humanoid robots built for your home and is equipped with full AI software. But, there’s a huge but

Girmay Zahilay on his candidacy for King County Executive // Katrina Guischard with her weekly parenting feature: the hidden cost of convenience for kids growing up // Claudia Balducci on her candidacy for King County Executive // Charlie Commentary on Halloween costumes past and present // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on the dangers of trusting crypto // Paul Holden with a weekend planner

Tara breaks down a whirlwind of news that spans corporate missteps, political theater, and national security. Target braces for mass layoffs after controversial marketing decisions alienate core shoppers. In the political realm, Trump's new White House ballroom faces needless Democrat outrage, while Portland and King County reveal the consequences of lawlessness and illegal hiring in the justice system. On the immigration front, Trump finally rolls out the long-delayed biometric visa entry/exit system, aiming to track overstays and restore order to America's borders. Tara connects the dots, highlighting the absurdity, hypocrisy, and real-world consequences of these developments.

Tara takes listeners through the unraveling of American institutions, from corporate missteps to political theater and law enforcement failures. Target faces massive layoffs after alienating core customers with controversial marketing. Democrats and local officials openly defy federal law, while Trump's new White House ballroom becomes a lightning rod for partisan outrage. Portland and King County reveal the consequences of soft-on-crime policies and illegal hiring, exposing the stark contrast between lawless governance and citizen accountability. On the national stage, Trump finally implements the long-delayed biometric visa entry/exit system to track overstays, addressing decades of federal inaction. Tara connects the dots, exposing hypocrisy, mismanagement, and the real-world consequences of policy choices.

King County Jail admits it illegally hired 38 non-citizens, refuses to terminate them. A restaurant in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood has been broken into 25 times since 2020. // Weed use among young Washingtonians is more prevalent than ever. // The European Parliament of all places is banning the use of words like “burger” and “sausage” when referring to plant-based products.

Auburn freaks out after Border Patrol uses cameras to supposedly catch criminal illegal immigrants. There is new video of the arrest of the man who impersonated as a Bremerton police officer. King County shut down over a dozen unpermitted food vendors during Monday’s Seahawks game. // Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson was once arrested and can’t afford daycare. // The Left is losing its mind over Trump making some modest renovations to the White House.

All of the living hostages have been returned to Israel in a historic day as Trump attended a Middle East peace summit in Egypt for the signing of the ceasefire agreement. The Mariners had themselves quite a weekend. // Bellevue is booming at the expense of Seattle, which continues to flounder. // A scary story out of Tacoma as a hospital worker says she was attacked by an inmate. A King County prosecutor is using sports to help get young men on the right path.

It’s election season. So today, we’re bringing you the first in a series of candidate debates hosted by KUOW. This week, we’re looking at the candidates running for King County Executive Whoever wins this race will lead one of the largest regional governments in the United States. And, for the first time in 16 years, there isn’t an incumbent on the ballot. Two county leaders are vying for the job. Soundside’s Libby Denkmann hosted the two candidates — Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay — for a debate at the KUOW studios. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The King County crisis care center coming to Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood could be much more expensive than previously thought. Starbucks went through a big round of layoffs after store closures. The Biden Administration was spying on Republican senators during the January 6 probe. // Guest: Seattle City County president Sara Nelson has some disagreements with soft-on-crime comments Bruce Harrell made in last week’s mayoral debate. // An email from a government office put Jason in a very bad mood.

Harger: Leesa Manion’s fury exposes a broken system in King County’s justice system // Covington signature saboteur's performative arrest // The 911 Calls over Let’s Go WA Signature Gatherers // Dori’s 2020 suspension // LETTERS

It's rivalry week, and there's no bigger stage than Seattle vs Portland. Zakuani and Evans preview Saturday night's clash with the Timbers (7:30p PT – Apple TV/MLS Season Pass, 950 KJR AM, SiriusXM FC 157, El Rey 1360 AM). The guys break down Cristian Roldan's USMNT call-up and what might be his best season yet, plus a look at the razor-thin Western Conference playoff race — could LAFC or Minnesota be waiting in Round 1? And speaking of LAFC… they're heating up at just the wrong time for everyone else. We'll also rewind to Men in Blazers' night at Showbox Sodo featuring Jimmy McAllister, Brian Schmetzer, the Roldan brothers, and Paul Rothrock. And to close, a special conversation with Dionna Washington from STEM Paths Innovation Network (SPIN) — a Change Champion making a difference through high-quality STEM+Arts programs for King County youth who need it most.

The Trump Administration is taking on Antifa in Portland while local authorities pretend there’s nothing wrong. Leaders in Washington are desperate for a fight with Trump. King County might start placing signs on restaurants that have committed labor violations. // An Anti-ICE protester’s car went into a lake while she was yelling at agents. Illinois J.B. Pritzker continues to use inflammatory language about ICE. // Starbucks has unveiled its new protein drinks. Are they any good? Bad Bunny’s previous anti-ICE comments are in the spotlight after it was announced he will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.

President Trump says Seattle and other cities hosting the FIFA World Cup could lose games if they are unsafe. Another scandal for Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell. Guest: State Senator Chris Gildon (R-Puyallup) on Washington’s grim budget forecast, which Democrats are blaming on Trump. // Big Local: Over one thousand dollars of equipment were stolen from a Marysville youth football league. A Tacoma man is raising awareness after his dog died by what he suspects was a fentanyl overdose. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on Tylenol and pregnant women and King County workers not going into the office.

Starbucks is closing hundreds of coffee shops and introducing a new round of layoffs. King County government workers are still not back in the office. The Mariners’ recent success has been a boon to the local economy. // Democrats are doing their best to get the government shutdown so they can blame the GOP. Democrat Senator Chris Murphy says anti-ICE rhetoric coming from the Left is not an incitement to violence. // Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for making false statements and obstruction of justice.

When 27-year-old Jamie Haggard vanished from her Kenmore, WA home in June 2016, she was just another name added to the long list of missing people in King County. Eventually, weeks turned into months. After several dead ends, sifting suspects, and body parts kept turning up across Northern Washington, identifying who these victims were proved to be much more difficult than investigators could have ever imagined…Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com