This week…

Washington state is suing Albertson’s for deceptive BOGO deals.

New stats from Pike Place Market say the car-free pilot could be helping increase business.

And a “good samaritan” from Richland turned in a couple of overdue library books 64 years late.

Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and author Geraldine DeRuiter are here to break down the week.

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This week&hellip;
Washington state is suing Albertson&rsquo;s for deceptive BOGO deals.
New stats from Pike Place Market say the car-free pilot could be helping increase business.
And a &ldquo;good samaritan&rdquo; from Richland turned in a couple of overdue library books 64 years late.
Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and author Geraldine DeRuiter are here to break down the week.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> 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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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This week…  Washington state is suing Albertson’s for deceptive BOGO deals.  New stats from Pike Place Market say the car-free pilot could be helping increase business.  And a “good samaritan” from Richland turned in a couple of overdue library books 64 years late.  Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and author Geraldine DeRuiter are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Geraldine DeRuiter

Judge pauses new law creating standards for sheriff candidates, health officials fear measles is spreading undetected, and WA gas prices hit an all time record.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Judge <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/judge-pauses-wa-s-new-law-creating-standards-for-sheriff-candidates">pauses new law</a> creating standards for sheriff candidates, health officials fear measles is spreading undetected, and WA gas prices hit an all time record.
It&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
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Judge pauses new law creating standards for sheriff candidates, health officials fear measles is spreading undetected, and WA gas prices hit an all time record.

Thursday Evening Headlines

Washington state is going back to court with the Northwest ICE Processing Center.

The state argues they should be able to inspect the facility.

But the federally contracted detention center owners disagree.

We’ll unpack what’s going on with the Washington State Standard’s Jake Goldenstein-Street.

Read more about it from Jake here.

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Washington state is going back to court with the Northwest ICE Processing Center.
The state argues they should be able to inspect the facility.
But the federally contracted detention center owners disagree.
We&rsquo;ll unpack what&rsquo;s going on with the Washington State Standard&rsquo;s Jake Goldenstein-Street.
Read more about it from Jake <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/04/28/wa-asks-judge-to-force-tacoma-immigrant-detention-center-operator-to-let-inspectors-in/">here</a>.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> 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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

Washington state is going back to court with the Northwest ICE Processing Center.  The state argues they should be able to inspect the facility.  But the federally contracted detention center owners disagree.  We’ll unpack what’s going on with the Washington State Standard’s Jake Goldenstein-Street.

WA is taking the NW ICE Processing Center to court, again

Amazon launches new AI tools, smartphone rules to get stricter for Seattle students, and Starbucks says it's turning things around.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Amazon&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/amazon-launches-new-ai-tools-as-microsoft-and-openai-end-exclusive-cloud-deal">launches</a> new AI tools, smartphone rules to get stricter for Seattle students, and Starbucks says it's turning things around.
It&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback">&nbsp;leave us feedback online</a>.

Amazon launches new AI tools, smartphone rules to get stricter for Seattle students, and Starbucks says it's turning things around.

Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Geraldine DeRuiter

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