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Send us a textDaniel Nidzgorski from King County water testing takes us behind the scenes of testing our beach water and answers your top questions, busts some myths, and shares three tips every beachgoer should know. Plus, stay out of the water at Houghton Beach. Get ready for Parks recreation registration. A fond farewell to Chief of Police Cherie Harris. Join the Community Police Academy, Gun Safety Class, and Coffee with a Cop. Become a steward with Green Kirkland Partnership. Learn the rules of vegetation trimming. Experience our Waste Station pilot program in action. Upcoming events, and more.   Show note links: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250814

So far in 2025, Seattle is on track for a decline in homicides for the second year in a row. The city’s finally catching up to other parts of the country that started to see drops in lethal violence a few years ago, according to a new story published in the Seattle Times. The country saw a surge in homicides when the pandemic hit. Seattle was no exception, and the violence continued. The city experiencing one of its deadliest years on record in 2023. But lately things have been trending in a safer direction for the city and King County as a whole. Guest: Sara Jean Green, reporter at The Seattle Times. Related stories: Seattle is seeing fewer homicides, catching up with national trend | The Seattle Times KUOW - Seattle passes grim milestone with record high homicides | KUOW Seattle had 'highest number of murders in 26 years' in 2020 | MyNorthwest 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.

In July 2004, 17-year-old Amanda Lee Zubia vanished without warning. Days of desperate searching ended with a discovery that would shatter her family forever—marked by unimaginable cruelty, betrayal, and the devastating truth about who was involved. This is the tragic case of Amanda Lee Zubia.You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other streaming platforms.—-En julio de 2004, Amanda Lee Zubia, de 17 años, desapareció sin previo aviso. Días de búsqueda desesperada terminaron con un descubrimiento que destrozaría a su familia para siempre—marcado por una crueldad inimaginable, traición y la devastadora verdad sobre quiénes estuvieron involucrados. Este es el trágico caso de Amanda Lee Zubia.Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión.—-Link + Sources:23 ABC News: https://youtu.be/nHQsvj1X0mo?si=xVS-Ck3wMNu0Nukw17 KGET News: https://youtu.be/g5xMvlqOXDQ?si=SBFKiJabFnCk3TP417 KGET News : https://youtu.be/5w3UZmIhRw4?si=dgfjwSbTXAauXrR8 (FAMILY SPEAKS)Eyewitness News FOX 58: https://youtu.be/A-BCX73UUmQ?si=__znSkSGV4JsSU14Legacy: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bakersfield/name/amanda-zubia-obituary?id=26690182Eyewitnes News: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/governor-newsom-reverses-parole-for-convicted-murderer-of-17-year-old-amanda-zubia-kern-county-californiaThe Bakersfield California: https://www.bakersfield.com/archives/zubia-murder-case-difficult-to-make/article_b2d532f4-201f-5737-9122-ca63c5982536.htmlEyewitness News: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/parole-granted-to-convicted-killer-of-17-year-old-despite-das-objection-and-familys-plea#Eyewitness News: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/kern-county-da-and-family-outraged-as-amanda-zubias-killer-receives-early-paroleABC 23 News - Bakersfield: https://www.turnto23.com/news/in-your-neighborhood/bakersfield/teens-killer-granted-parole-family-seeks-community-support-to-reverse-decision?fbclid=IwY2xjawMDyGNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt23Cay1riDTLPkRwSbQ9xipmxcr28XdOAC-4qBoUQ_HHcdtI2soQ7fgLEn8_aem_zAXy-eirzzXjWz58HAyAJg17 KGENT News: https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/bakersfield-woman-who-tortured-murdered-teen-girl-in-2004-has-been-granted-parole/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMDx3xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjPhXFozSKd2gIsw7GiGZmQHXuxXW8Jho1lPRPHA4JzmXvlbp8H9zm52I-Cw_aem_kMZVCjMjF_4gAAuVsGteYQ17 KGENT News: https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/keep-this-vicious-murderer-behind-bars-family-of-murdered-bakersfield-teen-speaks-out-as-killer-is-granted-parole/NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna6909912LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-jul-27-me-sbriefs27.3-story.htmlYahoo: https://www.yahoo.com/news/newsom-reverses-parole-bakersfield-woman-215551999.htmlYahoo: https://www.yahoo.com/news/longer-she-stays-better-us-010503370.htmlYahoo: https://www.yahoo.com/news/keep-vicious-murderer-behind-bars-022908573.html Distributed by Genuina Media — Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVSM_PodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@svsm_podcastTwitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/SVSM_PodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/svsmpodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoViolentoSoMacabroPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svsm_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@svsm_podcast

4PM - Guest - Scott O'Toole - Former Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at King County Prosecutor's Office // WA Supreme Court quietly grants judges power to arbitrarily dismiss charges against criminals // Trump administration cuts McGruff the Crime Dog's fentanyl campaign // Pomeranian VS a bear in British Columbia

This week… The pilot program to make Pike Place Market car-free is extending into next year… which makes us wonder at what point does a “pilot program” become more than just a pilot? A new study from Microsoft says AI will change how we do our jobs… unless you went to trade school. And we had an election this week, but about 65% of King County voters were apparently busy doing something else. Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and Your Last Meal host Rachel Belle 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re now told self-driving cars are racist. Gun violence in South King County is down. Seattle’s middle class is dying. // LongForm: GUEST: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on her new proposal to require members of Congress to pass a cognitive test. // Quick Hit: Trump announces Apple is making a huge investment in the United States.  

3:00PM Seattle primary election results: Incumbents, including Mayor Harrell, stumble out of the gate // 6 takeaways from Seattle and King County’s primary election // Ballot counting continues in King County as Primary Election 2025 results roll in // Evans up 14% over incumbent Davison in Seattle City Attorney race // Seattle teen sells hit card game to toy giant // Seattle’s middle class is becoming scarce // The Howard Stern Show ‘to be canceled’ after nearly 20 years on SiriusXM as ‘$100m’ contract is up later this year

6:00PM Seattle primary election results: Incumbents, including Mayor Harrell, stumble out of the gate // 6 takeaways from Seattle and King County’s primary election // Ballot counting continues in King County as Primary Election 2025 results roll in // Evans up 14% over incumbent Davison in Seattle City Attorney race // Seattle teen sells hit card game to toy giant // Seattle’s middle class is becoming scarce // The Howard Stern Show ‘to be canceled’ after nearly 20 years on SiriusXM as ‘$100m’ contract is up later this year

On this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY - the second episode today devoted to the Masonic Home of Washington in Des Moines, WA - Feliks Banel speaks with Todd Scott, preservation architect for King County, for history and context; and with Lloyd Lytle, a member of the citizens' group working to prevent the facility's demolition. The Masonic Home - which is also known as "Landmark on the Sound" - is a sprawling hotel-like complex built in the 1920s south of Seattle as a retirement home for Freemasons in a park-like setting. After many years of sitting empty on a prominent piece of land near Puget Sound along Marine View Drive South, a demolition permit will likely be issued by the City of Des Moines, WA on Friday, August 8, 2025. The land and buildings are owned by a private developer called Zenith whose plans for the site have not been revealed. CASCADE OF HISTORY reached out to two different companies associated with Zenith to request an interview, but we have not heard back. Previous Episode featuring Des Moines, WA City Manager Katherine Caffrey https://soundcloud.com/cascadeofhistory/bonus-episode-masonic-home Preservation/Demolition Permit Appeal Fundraising Campaign from Lloyd Lytle's Group https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-the-masonic-home-of-des-moines-support-our-appeal City of Des Moines Masonic Home FAQ https://www.desmoineswa.gov/departments/planning_and_building/plan_development/current_projects/key_messages_and_f_a_q Background via the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation's List of Most Endangered Places https://preservewa.org/most_endangered/masonic-home-washington/ Des Moines, WA City Council Meeting Details for August 7, 2025 https://www.desmoineswa.gov/workspaces/one.aspx?objectId=20806884&contextId=17555022 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 is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

For decades, Denny Blaine Park on Lake Washington has been a nude beach and a gathering space for Seattle’s LGBTQ community. After a recent lawsuit by a neighborhood group, the future of nudity at Denny Blaine is up in the air. A new plan from the city would split the park into two sections – clothing optional and clothing required. It’s part of a legal case which continues in a King County courtroom on Wednesday. KUOW’s Noel Gasca is here to catch us up on what’s going on. 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.

It’s primary election day. If you fail to perform that most sacred civic duty of a free democracy, you won’t be alone. In fact, you’re in the majority.King County expects that just 35% percent of registered voters will send in a ballot for this primary. Is it fair when so few voters make decisions for everyone else? Guest: Zoltan Hajnal, professor of political science at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy Relevant Links: New York Times: Why Does No One Vote in Local Elections? 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.

This episode delves into three political developments in Seattle and King County. Part I examines a proposed initiative to ban unauthorized public camping in unincorporated King County, discussing its scope, the signature-gathering process, and the larger goals of its main proponent, Saul Spady. Part II focuses on the B&O tax increase proposal which passed out of committee unanimously last week, exploring its financial implications, its goals, recent amendments, and its potential impact on Mayor Harrell's re-election. Part III gets into City Attorney Ann Davison and Mayor Bruce Harrell's lawsuit against the Trump administration, and the timing … just before the August primary.Our editor is Quinn Waller. 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.

A damning report about oversight (or lack thereof) on McNeil Island. A Seattle police cruiser was completely totaled while responding to a call last night. Biden bumbled his way through another speech. Guest: Kent City Council candidate Logan Evans is continuing the trend of camping ban ordinances in King County. // Big Local: A smartphone app helped an off-duty firefighter saved the life of a Burlington man undergoing cardiace arrest. Shoreline School District is trying get a levy passed to rectify their budget shortfall. // KIRO News Radio's Jake Skorheim on the recent American Eagle and Dunkin' nontroversies.

Rantz Exclusive: King County Superior Court accidentally released convicted rapist from custody. Despite the economy continuing to thrive, Fed Chair Jerome Powell did not cut interest rates. The City of Seattle is sweeping encampments at Denny Blaine Park...but the homeless came right back. A batch of Celsius energy drinks have been recalled because they contained alcohol. // LongForm: GUEST: Fernanda Mazcot, executive director of Nuestras Raices Community Center, explains why she believes it's unsafe to hold Latino festivals in Spokane right now. // Quick Hit: Nick Brown suing Trump -- again -- this time over SNAP data.  

Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello is chiding Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank for his comments about taking a sobriety test. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) wants to use tariff revenue to send Americans a $600 rebate check. A local artist had over a thousand dollars’ worth of her belongings stolen at Bite of Seattle. // Big Local: Everett police saved a man from an electric car that lit on fire. King County Prosecutors have finally put put a pause on felony diversions to Restorative Community Pathways. The Mill Creek Little League Softball All Star team made the Little League World Series. // You Pick the Topic: Watch out for felonious monkeys if you’re visiting Indonesia.

5pm: Top Stories Recap/Updates // New Denny Blaine Park plan highlights where clothing is 'required and optional' // A crude pothole graffiti tactic got Portland’s attention. Please don’t copy it, officials say // King County juvenile felony diversion program paused // Couple quits society as a Trump protest // Letters

Halei Watkins with KING County elections joins us to chat voter turnout / Political division is strong between Gen-Z men and women, Gee has strong beliefs on why // Is Starbucks reinventing themself? / The truth behind barista small-talk // SCENARIOS!

King County is hitting pause on a youth felony diversion program. It’s supposed to keep youth out of jail, keep them from re-committing, and help them get to the root of why they offended. But 4 years into the program, it’s not working as planned. What’s next? KUOW’s courts and politics reporter Amy Radil breaks it down. 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.

President Trump's latest executive order jeopardizes Housing First programs in Washington by tying federal dollars to treatment-focused homelessness plans and bans on open drug use. King County could lose $25 million unless it pivots. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-targets-housing-first-policies-in-wa-with-new-federal-funding-mandate/ #Homelessness #HousingFirst #TrumpOrder #WashingtonState #KCRHA #FederalFunding #TreatmentFirst #PublicPolicy

What’s Trending: There’s a new hotline aimed at helping drivers get around during the I-5 construction. A new tiny home village is opening in Tacoma. Seattle media mainstreams radical La Resistencia group comparing deportation to slavery. // LongForm: GUEST: Rep. Jim Jordan on the latest investigation into the weaponization of the DOJ. // Quick Hit: A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of King County voters want a homeless camping ban.

4pm: Guest – Christian Ray Flores – Chilean refugee  turned entrepreneur and author of “little Book of Big Reasons to Love America: A love letter from an immigrant” // Who Is Proud to Be American Anymore? Students discuss losing faith in the idea of U.S. exceptionalism. //  Trump order pushes forcible hospitalization of homeless people // Rantz: New poll shows staggering 77% of likely voters support King County homeless encampment ban // French president sues Candace Owens for defamation over claim that his wife is a dude

Crime is down in King County // Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol made 6,666 more than the average worker // A car-free Pike Place Market continues // GUEST: Comedian and actor Bill Bellamy // SCENARIOS! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the leading candidates in the race for Seattle mayor, a report on the King County courthouse docket that may surprise you, a brewing debate over a resolution about using a sales tax hike that hasn't been proposed yet, a discussion about City Council "district privileges," and a look at cuts to public broadcasting stations. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… King County’s health department has published innovative and educational comic strips about public health issues for more than 15 years. The county hires local comics artists to tackle issues such as long term covid, preparing for a natural disaster and how to deal with a failing septic system. Kyle Norris talked to Meredith Li-Vollmer, the heartbeat behind this popular project, about comic books, bringing excitement to public health messaging, and how they reach people in more than 20 different languages. 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.

Nothing like a splash in the water to help beat the unbearable temperatures this week. But before you dive in, check your beach it could be closed. King County water field testers are out all summer checking the water for bacteria and toxic algae that could make you and your pet sick. We'll tag along for a test at Lake Sammamish. Check the King County website for water quality updates 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Behind the Shield Community Hero is honored for their dedication to improving the health and wellness of their community. Brittany Blue will be featured on the Sounders website and was honored recently at a Sounders FC home match and met her Behind the Shield player, forward Pedro de la Vega, after the game. Brittany is Chief Marketing and Philanthropy Officer at Sound Generations, where she has dedicated more than 16 years to building relationships and community connections to ensure older adults facing barriers in King County have access to a safety net of services, so they too can lead full and connected lives. Pedro sits down with Brad and Steve to talk his transition from Argentina to Seattle, overcoming injuries and obstacles, and his desire to win trophies with the Rave Green. 

The new federal budget bill is making it hard for Washington to meet sustainability goals, King County is re-upping its commitment to being a welcoming area for immigrants, and people in the Green Lake neighborhood are fighting to save their favorite music venue. 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.

King County’s health department has published innovative and educational comic strips about public health issues for more than 15 years. The county hires local comics artists to tackle issues such as long term covid, preparing for a natural disaster and how to deal with a failing septic system. Meredith Li-Vollmer is the heartbeat behind this popular project, which she founded in 2008. She says the visual and hand drawn style of storytelling helps make potentially dry information palatable. The county has also found that comics are an effective way to communicate with people who speak English as a second language. In fact, some of King County’s comic books have been printed into more than 20 languages. But the program almost didn’t happen. Had Li-Vollmer listened to her high school art teacher who was unkindly critical of her artwork. Guest: Meredith Li-Vollmer, Risk Communication Specialist at Public Health - Seattle & King Countt Related stories: A comic-book approach to public health. King County's winning formula - KUOW King County Health comics 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.

The JumpStart Payroll Tax was passed in Seattle on July 6, 2020 to “fund affordable housing and combat homelessness” by taxing corporations with payrolls over $8.5 million. It targeted companies like Amazon.So five years later, what happened?The tax brought in new money at first. It raised $231 million in 2021, $293 million in 2022, and $310 million in 2023. That was new additional tax money. Everything looked good at first. But with the new revenue, Seattle spent heavily on affordable housing projects, poured millions into climate programs and small business grants, and then started using large chunks of the tax to plug holes in the general fund when other revenues fell short. They burned through the money as fast as it came in, expanding spending instead of fixing the budget.But now Seattle is facing a $247 million budget shortfall over the next two years. As KIRO 7 reported: “This is catastrophic.”Why? Because companies responded by leaving. Amazon moved 25,000 jobs to Bellevue. Meta cut 3,600 jobs. Expedia cut 1,500. Other companies froze hiring or quietly moved out. Seattle taxed its economic engine, and the engine left.Instead of using the new tax to stabilize the budget, the city just spent more. Now that tax revenue is flattening, the spending binge is catching up with them.If this continues, the payroll tax could shrink enough to flip into a net loss within two to five years.But what about the main goal — reducing homelessness? In 2019, Seattle and King County counted 11,199 people experiencing homelessness. By 2024, that number had jumped to 16,868. That is a 51 percent increase since before the tax passed.So to sum it up — Seattle raised taxes, spent every dollar of new revenue, drove out jobs, blew up its budget, and made homelessness worse.So what can we/I learn from this? Raising tax rates does not guarantee more revenue or better results. This is one of the biggest misconceptions that I had for my entire life. In many cases raising taxes actually drives away jobs and weakens the economy and ultimately reduces the tax revenue in the long run. This is very counterintuitive but Seattle just proved it. Again. Get full access to Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack at www.yearoftheopposite.com/subscribe

King County's property tax relief program for seniors and disabled residents has expanded, increasing income eligibility to broaden access. Despite this progress, the system remains challenging to navigate, particularly for seniors unfamiliar with online applications. The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle is actively assisting elders in accessing these benefits, ensuring they can age in place with dignity and stability. Linda Taylor, Housing Director for the Urban League, elaborates on the program's workings and the organization's efforts to support seniors in securing these essential benefits. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

JAMES LYNCH: King County assessor John Wilson heading back to court for alleged stalking // More than 400 small quakes shake Mount Rainier in unusual seismic swarm // Space Needle assures safety amid viral video of glass floor crack // Rainmaker CEO To Speak Publicly Amid Cloud Seeding Scrutiny Over Texas Floods: Augustus Doricko speaks to Shawn Ryan on Rainmaker tech // Tammy in Kenmore on her love for hairy men // Letters   

Gary Ridgway, known as the "Green River Killer," and Rex Heuermann, suspected in the Gilgo Beach murders, share several similarities in their alleged criminal behavior and the nature of their crimes:Modus Operandi: Both Ridgway and Heuermann targeted vulnerable women, particularly sex workers, as their primary victims. This choice of victim reflects a pattern of preying on those who might be less likely to be immediately missed or reported.Location of Crimes: Ridgway operated in the Seattle and King County area of Washington, while Heuermann's suspected crimes took place on Long Island, New York. Both areas provided a certain degree of anonymity and opportunity to dispose of bodies in remote or less trafficked areas.Duration and Secrecy: Ridgway's killings spanned several decades (1980s to early 2000s), and he managed to evade capture for a long time. Similarly, the Gilgo Beach murders remained unsolved for years before Heuermann became a suspect, indicating a prolonged period of eluding law enforcement.Normal Appearance and Lifestyle: Both men maintained outwardly normal lives that masked their alleged criminal activities. Ridgway was a married man with a steady job as a truck painter, while Heuermann is described as an architect living a seemingly typical suburban life.Investigation and Capture: Advances in forensic technology played a crucial role in their eventual capture. Ridgway was apprehended after DNA evidence linked him to the murders, while Heuermann's connection to the crimes also involved significant forensic evidence, including DNA.Psychological Traits: Both individuals exhibited traits often associated with serial killers, such as a lack of empathy, ability to compartmentalize their lives, and an apparent ability to blend into society despite their heinous activities.(commercial at 10:33)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Rex Heuermann's Alleged Murder Profile Mirrors Green River Killer: Expert - Newsweek

King County assessor John Wilson  back in court / Seattle home shot at for "political signs" /  Luke Deucy tells us about a street driving accident in Auburn /  ‘Belltown Hellcat’ driver jail sentence // No more shoes off at the airport // WE NEED TO TALK… Do you have a vacation persona?

King County official arrested, Trump's spending bill means less money for Seattle, and Sea-Tac Airport prepares for huge crowds over the holiday weekend. 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.

Josh Hammer shares his personal story of evacuating to safety while he was in Israel during the “12-Day War.” What is the Trump doctrine and what is an “America First” foreign policy? // Big Local: An Afghani refugee in Bellilngham says Trump Administration policies are an obstacle to her being reunited by her family. A Pierce County man was arrested for lobbing fireworks at someone’s home. King County is limiting its data collection of people’s gender. // You Pick the Topic: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte explains why he referred to Trump as “Daddy.”

The U.S. House just voted in favor of a massive tax and spending bill. And, here in Washington, on Wednesday night, a high-ranking King County official was arrested. King County Assessor John Wilson is running for county executive – an open seat overseeing the Seattle-area metro system, county jail, sheriffs, and more. Wilson was arrested for allegedly violating a restraining order against his ex-fiancee. But who is Wilson, and why is he running for executive? Today, we’re re-broadcast a conversation between Scott and Libby from KUOW’s Soundside. Because even if you don’t live in King County and aren’t voting in the upcoming primary election, it surfaces lots of important questions about due process and how and when elected officials are held accountable. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/politics. Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producers this week are Sarah Leibovitz and Jason Burrows. Our hosts are Scott Greenstone and Libby Denkmann. And we want to hear from you! Send us your politics questions by emailing soundpolitics@kuow.org or give us a call at 206-221-0511.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Pramila Jayapal compared ICE agents to terrorists. Florida has unveiled its “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center. GUEST: Danielle Alvarez (RNC Senior Advisor) breaks down the future of the Big Beautiful Bill in the House. //  Big Local: A new citizen’s coalition is working to get homeless encampments banned across King County. Bellevue School District is in dire financial straits. // You Pick the Topic: A father jumped into the ocean to save his daughter that fell overboard on a cruise ship off the coast of Florida.

What’s Trending: It’s July 1, which means the cost of living in Washington just went up thanks to legislation passed by Democrats in Olympia. SPS actually moved to fire teacher Ian Golash after he defended Hamas. The Trump Administration is calling out CNN for its coverage of an app that helps illegal immigrants avoid ICE raids. // LongForm: GUEST: Saul Spady with the 'Quality of Coalition' is seeking to get homeless encampments banned across King County. // Quick Hit: Senate Republicans ditched a very controversial provision of the Big, Beautiful Bill.  

Gas prices are down across the country… except in Washington. A rap duo lead an antisemitic chant at the Glastonbury music festival in England over the weekend. Truck drivers are upset at a new Trump executive order that they must learn English. The Trump admin is also suing LA for its sanctuary policies. // Big Local: SeaTac is calling off its 4th of July fireworks show. One of the Issaquah homeowners being sued by King County for cutting down trees says it was for safety reasons. The Tacoma News Tribune is getting to the bottom of who took down pride flags on a Pierce County bridge. // You Pick the Topic: Actress Charlize Theron ripped into Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s lavish wedding over the weekend.

This week's episode is part of The Whispering Woods: After Dark — a deep dive into one of the strangest true cases.. It's the full Obscurata episode: WITCH'S CURSE: The Haunting Death of Christopher CaseIf you enjoy this darker, investigative style, be sure to follow Obscurata for more.On April 18, 1991, Seattle police entered a small apartment in the Richmond Beach area of King County and found a scene straight out of a horror novel. Thirty-five-year-old Christopher Case was discovered dead, kneeling fully clothed in his dry bathtub with his head resting against the wall.OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify AmazonThe BOOKBY US A COFFEESubscribe to our PATREONJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITESource Information:Louis T. Corsaletti & Eric Nalder, The Seattle Times, April 22, 1991 – “Occult Clues Baffle Police Probing Weird Death Scene – Victim Reportedly Terrified By Spurned Woman's Curse.”Associated Press report, in The Seattle Times, May 4, 1991 – “Heart Failure Killed Man Who Feared ‘Curse'.”Sammye Souder statements in The Seattle Times (April 1991) – Friend of Christopher Case who recounted his fear of a witch's curse and unusual phone messages in the days before his death.Police statements and evidence as reported by The Seattle Times (April–May 1991) – Details of the death scene (salt lines, crucifixes, candles, no sign of foul play) and investigator observations.“The Witch's Curse – The Strange Death of Christopher Case.” Unresolved Mysteries – Provides a timeline of Christopher's alleged experiences (meeting the woman on April 11, reported paranormal events on April 14 and 16, etc.) based on case accounts.Richard While, “The Peculiar Death of Christopher Case.” Bedtime Stories (July 2018 podcast & article) – Narrative retelling of the case in a paranormal context, including interviews (e.g., bookstore manager Rodney Higucci's account).C.J. Lynch, “The (Un)Solved: Christopher Case.” The Morbid Library (Nov 15, 2021) – Research blog discussing the case, its background, and theories, citing original news sources and highlighting the question of curse vs. fear.Additional case summaries on paranormal and true-crime websites (e.g. Mysterious Universe, Morbid Kuriosity, Spine Online) – Used to cross-reference the timeline of events and descriptions of Christopher's reported experiences.Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again next Tuesday.Sarah & Rog xxSURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Voters will pick a new King County Executive this November. And the race has taken a dramatic turn as candidate and current King County Assessor John Wilson has been repeatedly accused of stalking and harassment. Last month his ex fiancee and domestic partner Lee Keller was granted a second restraining order against him. Members of the King County Council have called on Wilson to resign, which he has rebuffed. Wilson has vehemently denied all allegations of domestic violence and stalking. He says he and Keller have a “stormy” relationship and that many of her allegations are incorrect. Guest: KUOW politics reporter Scott Greenstone Related stories: King County assessor says he won't resign amid stalking allegation scandal - 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.

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) launched in 2020 with great fanfare. But now, with up to to a fifth of its staff facing layoffs due to budget shortfalls, it may be facing a slow death by a thousand cuts. In this week's episode, with David still gallivanting in parts unknown, Erica and Sandeep take a hard look at the current state of KCRHA, and ask a pointed question: What purpose, exactly, does this diminished and largely neutered agency serve? As Erica reported on PubliCola this week, KCRHA's budget proposal could lead to a 21 percent cut to its administrative budget (resulting in 22 job cuts) along with an across-the-board cut to homelessness services. KCRHA clearly hopes to persuade the city to increase its funding to stave off those cuts, though the initial response from city officials has been noncommittal at best. Budgetary wrangling aside, this back-and-forth is exposing the agency's flaws, including its clunky (and costly) reimbursement procedures, internal morale issues and power struggles, and the KCRHA's lack of independent taxing authority, which leaves the authority dependent on the largesse of elected officials at the city and county. With the city clawing back control of outreach and homelessness prevention efforts—and the agency no longer even pretending to operate independently—we discuss whether the only function KCRHA provides is to insulate local politicians from public scrutiny of their decisions on homelessness policy, strategy, and funding.Our editor is Quinn Waller.  Have a question or comment? Send us an email at realseattlenice@gmail.com.Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comHEARTH Protection: Do not let fear make your world smaller. Thanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.com.Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comHEARTH Protection: Do not let fear make your world smaller. Support 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.

What’s Trending: ‘The View’ mocks Jay Inslee, gun violence strategies discussed for Seattle’s Central District, Jason reviews ‘Toy Story 4’ and involuntary addiction treatment going unused in King County. Cory Booker wants racially-diverse tickets, Condoleezza Rice shuts down a race-baiting reporter and Sean Hannity and Mark Levin make fun of Jim Acosta’s book sales. SCOTUS to decide on the ‘controversial’ citizenship question on the census. 

10am - The King County Assessor needs to stop // Rob Saka's $2 million boondoggle and false claims of racism // Should the US get involved in Iran? // SCENARIOS

A new sales tax is coming to King County. DNC Chair Ken Martin reamed out David Hogg for hampering his ability to lead the party. Guest: Cliff Mass on heat wave and June gloom. // Big Local: Mountlake Terrace approved the use of a Flock security camera system. Smash-and-grabs in Covington and Mount Vernon. // You Pick the Topic: A ‘Harry Potter’ actor dismissed a reporter that tried to lure him into bashing JK Rowling. You won’t believe what Santa Clara University is teaching about sexuality.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… In 2021, Washington became the first state to pay for attorneys for low-income tenants facing eviction. But as the eviction rate skyrockets in King County, there are not enough attorneys to go around. Captive breeding of Taylor’s checkerspot butterflies has some Puget Sound grasslands a-flutter with the rare insects this spring. And many people enjoy sake, the Japanese rice wine, but a local brewing company is betting diners will save some room for Korean rice wine… 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.

We’re serving up a masterclass in grilling the perfect steak // Bob Donegan, President of Ivar’s, joins us to talk about the legacy of their iconic seafood joints // We dig into a Father’s Day menu // Howard Lev, Founder and Owner of Mama Lil’s Peppers, discusses his new book, A Pepper for Your Thoughts: How NOT to Start a Gourmet Food Business // Nichelle Hilton, Founder and Executive Director of Backpack Brigade, shares their mission to end weekend hunger for kids in King County // And we wrap things up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

5pm: Top Stories Recaps/Updates // John Wilson – King County Assessor and Candidate for KC Executive responds to stalking and calls for resignation // John Wilson’s Ex calls the station; Issues a statement // Letters

Former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz sues Seattle, King County assessor faces resignation calls over restraining order, and we remember Northwest bluesman Bill Engelhart. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. 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.

A man viciously assaults his ex-girlfriend in a brutal, repeated act of violence. Determined to stop him for good, Prosecutor Kristin pours everything into building an airtight case. But once inside the courtroom, the proceedings take an unexpected turn, unraveling in ways she never could have predicted. With years of experience, Kristin knows how to prepare for trial—but this case proves that even the most dedicated prosecutors are sometimes at the mercy of the very people they're fighting to protect: the victims. Kristin began her legal career in 1992 working as a deputy prosecuting attorney for King County, WA. In her ten years as a criminal prosecutor, Kristin conducted over 50 jury trials while working in several different divisions. Her caseload ranged from property crime to homicide, but she spent the majority of her time prosecuting domestic violence. Kristin attended the National Advocacy Center (NAC) in Columbia, SC and became a trial advocacy instructor at the NAC before leaving King County to take a position with the Vermont Department of Public Safety. For bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes shenanigans, join the SuperFam community at smalltowndicks.com/superfam