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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.

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Michael Carter, Climate and Workforce Manager at King County's Executive Climate Office about Local Workforce Empowerment, Climate, and Good Trouble.   Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:43 - The Art of Hustling 8:11 - Interview with Michael Carter Starts15:30- Challenges talking about Climate29:14 - Being a good trouble maker43:24 - On being a poetPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Michael Carter at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpaucarter/Guest  Bio:Michael Carter is a changemaker and good trouble seeker, serving as the Climate and Workforce Manager at King County's Executive Climate Office (ECO). His work centers on connecting communities affected by climate change with living wage employment opportunities linked to clean energy deployment. He leads initiatives like King County JumpStart, a workforce development program to connect youth to clean energy careers, and local businesses to clean energy contracts at King County. In addition, he serves as the co-chair of the Coalition for Climate Careers, a public-private partnership focused on increasing access to the green economy for underrepresented groups. Michael is committed to bridging the gap between skilled trades and clean energy deployment while ensuring equitable access to living-wage jobs for frontline communities impacted by climate change. He holds a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Southern California (USC), where his research focused on integrating workforce development into local government climate action plans.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

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.

We’re talking about the future of a big job today: King County Executive.Whichever candidate is elected to this position will oversee the sheriff’s department, manage public health, transportation, public housing, and jails… according to the King County website, they’ll lead one of the largest regional governments in the United States. The last time we had an open race for King County Executive, Barack Obama was about to become President. And everyone was talking about some new Washington-based movie called “Twilight.” Today, two county leaders are vying for the job. Guests: Claudia Balducci is a member of the King County Council. She represents District 6, which includes Bellevue, Mercer Island, and Redmond. She is an attorney who previously served as Mayor of Bellevue, she was a Bellevue city council member, and Director of the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention for King County. Girmay Zahilay is chair of the King County Council, representing District 2, which includes Skyway, Allentown, and the University District. He’s also an attorney and founded the non-profit Rising Leaders, which offers mentorship and leadership training for middle school students. 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 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.

On this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel digs into the "field tape archives" for part one of his 2015 conversation with the late John Spellman, the Evergreen State's most recent Republican governor. John Spellman passed away in 2018 at age 91. John Spellman was a King County Commissioner in the 1960s, and then served three terms as King County's first County Executive. He was elected governor in 1980, and served one term during those tough economic times. This far-ranging conversation was recorded in downtown Seattle on June 8, 2015. In part one, we talk about being elected governor in 1980, running against Dixy Lee Ray in 1976, and against Booth Gardner in 1984. We talk about the Forward Thrust project, including the construction and ultimate demise of the Kingdome – and about Spellman's support for President Richard Nixon. Part two will be presented in an upcoming BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY. 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: Transforming Child CareListen in to a conversation on the current state of child care in the United States and the innovative work being done in local communities to create a thriving sector that equitably values children, families, and workers.Featured Speakers:-Chloe Gibbs '00, University of Notre Dame-Carrie Cihak, King County, Washington-Jessica Tollenaar Cafferty, Best Starts for Kids-Justin Doromal, Urban InstituteRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/33ac8c.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.

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

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.

There is a disconnect between the high level of homelessness in Seattle and the high number of affordable housing units that are sitting unused at the moment. As of the end of last year, nearly 11% of affordable housing in the city were empty – more than 2700 apartments. . That’s more than five times the number of vacancies compared to 7 years ago. So what happened? Well, for many, affordable housing is, ironically, no longer the affordable option. A flattening of rents overall has made these units less desirable than many other market rate options. But even though these units are sitting empty, it’s unlikely they will be opened for Seattle’s growing homeless population. Guest: Seattle Times homelessness reporter Greg Kim Links: Why thousands of Seattle’s affordable-housing apartments became vacant Homeless people visited ER less after moving into King County’s hotels Bracing for cuts, King County Housing Authority pulls back 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.

5pm: King County seeks to tighten oversight after audit reveals potential fraud // John picks apart the DCHS audit findings // AI Chatbots Might Already Be Better Than Humans at Debating // John debates Nickleback with the sexy AI // Letters

In May, King County prosecutors filed sexual assault charges against a King County sheriff’s deputy. They said he raped a 17-year-old girl. Prosecutors claim the abuse started while the two were alone on a ride-along in his police SUV while she was participating in Explorers, a national youth mentorship program, with the Burien Police Department. And that allegation mirrors a disturbing pattern of abuse within Explorers programs at law enforcement agencies nationwide. We talk with a reporter who has investigated the program about what she found. Guest Lakeidra Chavis, former reporter, The Marshall Project Related Links In Police Youth Program, Abuse Often Starts When Officers Are Alone With Teens in Cars - The Marshall Project King County sheriff’s deputy charged with rape, sexual misconduct - The Seattle Times 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 week Michelle, CEO of ULMS and Co-Founder of BFCF dives into the nonprofit world. She discusses how her organizations collaborate with Washington state government, the story behind BFCF's Reign jersey sponsorship, and the evolution of workforce development. And as always, your top news of the week.Top Stories:1. How Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle impacts the city2. Rough & Tumble to open second location in Columbia City3. xAI to open Seattle hub for engineers & Microsoft new RTO policyAbout guest Michelle Merriweather - CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle & Co-Founder, Black Future Co-Op FundMichelle joined Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle in 2015 and stepped into the CEO role in 2018. She co-founded the Black Future Co-Op Fund in 2020. She was recognized as a Puget Sound Business Journal Woman of Influence, and recognized on the Power 100 list. Michelle serves on several boards, including United Way of King County, KUOW, the Alliance for Education, and the Downtown Seattle Association. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Rachel's event for queer women:Lesbian Chronicles LIVESaturday, October 18thReverie Ballroom7pm: Social Hour8pm: Show9:30pm: After PartyBuy TicketsAbout host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

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? 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.