This week… 

Four Tesla Cybertrucks caught fire in a SoDo storage lot over the weekend.

School districts in Washington have been using an AI detection software to monitor students’ online activity outside of school.

And keep an eye on your backpacks. Bellevue police have recorded 5 coyote attacks in the last week.

Geekwire Reporter Kurt Schlosser and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.

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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.

This week&hellip;&nbsp;
Four Tesla Cybertrucks caught fire in a SoDo storage lot over the weekend.
School districts in Washington have been using an AI detection software to monitor students&rsquo; online activity outside of school.
And keep an eye on your backpacks. Bellevue police have recorded 5 coyote attacks in the last week.
Geekwire Reporter Kurt Schlosser and Factal Editor Joe Veyera 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>.

A daily news podcast for a curious city. Seattle Now brings you quick, informal, and hyper-local news updates every weekday.

A daily news podcast for a curious city. Seattle Now brings you quick, informal, and hyper-local news updates every weekday.

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This week…   Four Tesla Cybertrucks caught fire in a SoDo storage lot over the weekend.  School districts in Washington have been using an AI detection software to monitor students’ online activity outside of school.  And keep an eye on your backpacks. Bellevue police have recorded 5 coyote attacks in the last week.

Casual Friday with Kurt Schlosser and Joe Veyera

UW and WSU under investigation by Trump's Department of Education, Seattle's expanding its preschool program, and a top staffer of Governor Ferguson suddenly resigns. 

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

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.

UW and WSU <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/over-50-universities-are-under-investigation-as-part-of-trump-s-anti-dei-crackdown">under investigation</a> by Trump's Department of Education, Seattle's <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-expands-preschool-program-2025-2026-year-education">expanding its preschool program</a>, and a top staffer of Governor Ferguson <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/top-staffer-for-ferguson-abruptly-resigns">suddenly resigns</a>.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&nbsp;
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>.

UW and WSU under investigation by Trump's Department of Education, Seattle's expanding its preschool program, and a top staffer of Governor Ferguson suddenly resigns. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.

Friday Evening Headlines

WA sues over Trump's effort to dismantle Education Dept, kids in WA could face social media restrictions, and U.S. Forest Service firings are creating huge ripple effects in the PNW.

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

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.

WA sues over Trump's effort to dismantle Education Dept, kids in WA could face social media restrictions, and U.S. Forest Service firings are creating huge ripple effects in the PNW.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.
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.&nbsp;
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>.

WA sues over Trump's effort to dismantle Education Dept, kids in WA could face social media restrictions, and U.S. Forest Service firings are creating huge ripple effects in the PNW. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.

Thursday Evening Headlines

It’s hard to overstate the amount of turnover on the Seahawks roster this week.

Some of the most recognizable names on the team are history like quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver D.K. Metcalf.

The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar gives us some insight into this tumultuous offseason and the future of the team.

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.

It&rsquo;s hard to overstate the amount of turnover on the Seahawks roster this week.
Some of the most recognizable names on the team are history like quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver D.K. Metcalf.
The Athletic&rsquo;s Michael-Shawn Dugar gives us some insight into this tumultuous offseason and the future of the team.
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>.

The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar gives us some insight into the Seahawk's tumultuous offseason and the future of the team.

Casual Friday with Kurt Schlosser and Joe Veyera

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