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WA student test scores remain below pre-pandemic levels, Fred Meyer will move ahead with Seattle area closures, and King County forges ahead to build a walk-in mental health crisis center on Capitol Hill. 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’s a potential breakthrough in the manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s assassin. There was a vigil held for Kirk last night at Seattle’s Westlake Park. The reaction by many on the radical Left to Kirk’s death has been appalling. // Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbes is posturing after the Department of Justice requested Washington voter data. Washington State’s high court is going to decide if Amazon can be held responsible for selling products that were used by customers to commit suicide. // Residents in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood don’t want a new crisis care center, but King County is moving ahead with it anyway.

Video Guest - Ann Streit - King County Chapter Chair: Moms For Liberty // Seattle Public Schools LGBTQ+ curriculum and 'opt out' policy draws attention from parents // The plot thickens on Katie Wilson’s Burfect endorsement // ‘It’s the lucky Cheetos’: Rick Rizzs credits his own superstition for the Mariners recent succes 

A new audit reveals shocking mismanagement inside King County's Department of Community and Human Services. Over $1.5 billion in taxpayer funds were funneled with weak oversight, leading to:- Altered invoices and potential fraud- Payments to unapproved contractors- Nearly half of grantees labeled ‘high risk'- Lax monitoring despite explosive growth in fundingCounty officials call the findings “damning” and a “total disaster.” Lawmakers are now pushing for urgent reforms, new compliance measures, and stricter financial safeguards.

A tragic case out of King County, Washington: 17-year-old Miguel Rivera-Dominguez has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for the murder of 21-year-old Marcel Da'jon Wagner, who was fatally shot while sleeping on a Metro bus in White Center.

Microsoft calls employees back to the office three days a week, e-bike and e-scooter injuries are on the rise, and King County gives out grants to reduce food waste. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime has increased in Spokane while there is plenty of space in the downtown jail. There were stabbings in Burien and Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. Residents in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood are irate at King County’s plan to build a new crisis care center. A Mariners fan hired an Etsy witch to try and turn around the team’s struggles. // Tom Homan schooled the hosts of MSNBC’s Morning Joe on illegal immigration. // Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell went on a bizarre anti-Trump rant during a food bank opening event.

3pm: Guest – Rachel Savage – Candidate for Seattle City Council position 8 // Savage blasts housing first failures // Seattle neighborhood accuses King County of impropriety in Crisis Care Center deal // Katie Wilson’s endorsement by prominent black leader called into question // Fewest number of Americans in 15 years support capitalism, poll results show // John is a “lost wallet” hero //  Would You Pass the Wallet Test?

6pm: Guest – Rachel Savage – Candidate for Seattle City Council position 8 // Savage blasts housing first failures // Seattle neighborhood accuses King County of impropriety in Crisis Care Center deal // Katie Wilson’s endorsement by prominent black leader called into question // Fewest number of Americans in 15 years support capitalism, poll results show // John is a “lost wallet” hero //  Would You Pass the Wallet Test?

(The Center Square) – King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci is calling for a quick response from the county to address major fiscal oversight issues within the Department of Community and Human Services. On Aug. 26, the King County Committee of the Whole was briefed on recent county audit findings revealing that DCHS made policy choices amid an increase in fiscal responsibility without installing a safety net to monitor whether the funds were being used appropriately. 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_c63778fd-e70e-41fd-bae2-af040cd5cb86.html

  On this weeks episode, the guys are talking about all the recent scandals and corruption that has been exposed in Seattle, as well as greater King County recently. They talk about the shooting in Minneapolis, and all the strange circumstances surrounding it; and they debate how close Europe is coming to civil war. (Emeraldcitypodcast@gmail.com)

The Seahawks are back, and so is Sea Hawkers What If with a season opener that's anything but ordinary. We get into the “Tech War” between King County and the Bay Area, setting the stage for the biggest questions: Can Seattle's revamped offensive line set the tone? Will the rookie factor on San Francisco's defense give Kubiak's offense the edge? How will the Seahawks contain CMC and force Brock Purdy into uncomfortable situations? From chess matches between new coordinators to the battle in the trenches, we cover all the angles that could decide this game. No episode is complete without the voice of the Flock. We share fan wishes and bold predictions from the Sea Hawkers Podcast Discord, including hopes for a dominant run game, a stadium full of Seahawks fans, and a “Purdy Turdy” interception for Julian Love. The crew wraps up with confident score predictions and “What If Super Hawk” scenarios—those game-changing moments we're all hoping to see. Join our Sea Hawkers Podcast Pickem League - free prizes for weekly winners. Support the show Get in the Flock! Visit GetInTheFlock.com Or visit our website for other ways to support the show Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | TuneIn | RSS Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter Listen on our free app for Android, iOS, Kindle or Windows Phone/PC Call or text: 253-235-9041 Find Sea Hawkers clubs around the world at SeaHawkers.org Music from the show by The 12 Train, download each track at ReverbNation  

Ellensburg Dollar Tree cashier refuses to sell towels ‘made in Israel,’ quits after manager steps in. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and other King County officials held a press conference today about light rail expansion being way over budget. North Seattle is teaming up with non-profits to crack down on gun violence on Aurora Avenue. // LongForm: GUEST: Sheriff Keith Swank posted about trans shooters and he says the media wants to silence him. // Quick Hit: The City of Everett needlessly lowers the speed limit. Trump is moving Space Command from Colorado to Alabama.

A new audit is putting the spotlight on King County's Department of Community and Human Services, whose actions allowed potential fraud and numerous improper payments to contractors. The report by county auditors found a massive lack of oversight. KUOW’s Ann Dornfeld has been reporting on this story, and the fallout. 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.

5pm: LGBTQ+ leaders oppose Seattle worship event, claim bigotry in disguise, hate speech // Protesters chant “long live Oct. 7th” downtown // Woman mauled by dogs while jogging to receive $21 million settlement from King County // Know-It-All quiz // Letters

A Seattle hotel is suing the City of Seattle and King County after claiming its property was left contaminated with fentanyl and methamphetamine following use as a low-barrier homeless shelter.

A new damning audit found that King County wasted millions in taxpayer dollars in fraud. // Border Czar Tom Homan says that immigration enforcement is going to increase in several sanctuary cities after Labor Day including Seattle. // The judge in the trial of former Island County GOP Chairman Tim Hazelo’s refusal to wear a mask spoke as if Hazelo was a murderer.

An update on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. // Big Local: Spokane passed a resolution that requires ICE to obtain a warrant before conducting immigration raids at certain events. King County health officials are sounding the alarm on a summer COVID surge. An audit has revealed that King County wasted millions of dollars in fraud for its juvenile diversions program. // You Pick the Topic: Snoop Dogg was shocked at the amount of LGBTQ propaganda in Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ movie.

Hacks & Wonks hosted a 2025 Post-Primary Roundtable on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 to dig into the 2025 primary results - what they mean, how they happened, and what's next - with the people who actually do the work of winning (and sometimes losing) campaigns in Seattle and King County. Listen to the roundtable as a podcast or watch the recorded livestream on YouTube! By bringing together a panel of seasoned local political consultants who've been in the field, in the strategy rooms, and on the phones - not just pundits looking at numbers from a distance - they cut through the noise and spin to give insights not found in typical news coverage. Panelists: Riall Johnson, Principal Partner at Prism West Stephen Paolini, Principal at Bottled Lightning Collective Lexi Koren, Communications Consultant with PowerHouse Strategic Crystal Fincher, Political Consultant with Fincher Consulting and Hacks & Wonks Host   As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. You can follow Hacks & Wonks on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find today's special guests, Riall Johnson at @rialljohnson, Stephen Paolini at ‪@stephenpaolini, and Lexi Koren at @lexikoren.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: The latest from Minneapolis //Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA Wildfires // Another setllement paid for by King County // WOULD YOUR RATHER? 

We speak with Carmen Best, Former Chief of Police Seattle at the World Police Summit 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre 13-15 May. Carmen served with the Seattle Police Department for 28 years, beginning as an entry-level patrol officer and later becoming the first African American woman Chief of Police. Skilled in Public Safety, Infrastructure Security, Police Service, Law Enforcement, Police Administration, Management, Criminal Justice, and Crime Prevention. Carmen serves on the Leadership Council for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), Seattle as well as a board member for United Way of King County, Young Women's Christian Association - King County, a member of the St. Jude Advisory Council for Seattle, and the Seattle University Criminal Justice Advisory Committee and member of the Human and Civil Rights Committee (HCRC) for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). A former member of the IACP Board of Directors - a group with which she maintains affiliation. Additionally, she is a contributor to MSNBC, CNBC and NBC News affiliates.MySecurity Media were media partners to the WPS 2025. #Worldpolicesummit #wps2025 #mysecuritytv

Gov. Ferguson doubles down on WA's sanctuary status, Covid reaches its highest point in a year in King County, and Fred Meyer is closing more stores. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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

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 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.”

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.