This week…

Seattle said goodbye to the World Cup, and things went better than expected.

Washington state has a surplus of cannabis. 

And also a bunch of new roundabouts, much to the dismay of some confused and passive drivers.

Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and Seattle Met Deputy Editor Naomi Tomky 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.

This week&hellip;
Seattle said goodbye to the World Cup, and things went better than expected.
Washington state has a surplus of cannabis.&nbsp;
And also a bunch of new roundabouts, much to the dismay of some confused and passive drivers.
Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and Seattle Met Deputy Editor Naomi Tomky 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.&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&nbsp;<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… Seattle said goodbye to the World Cup, and things went better than expected. Washington state has a surplus of cannabis. And also a bunch of new roundabouts, much to the dismay of some confused and passive drivers. Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and Seattle Met Deputy Editor Naomi Tomky are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Naomi Tomky

Microsoft's emissions have taken a large jump due to its large-scale data center campaign, two more jurisdictions in Washington have banned data centers, and wildfire season is ramping up across Washington.

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.

Microsoft's emissions have taken a large jump due to its large-scale data center campaign, two more jurisdictions in Washington have banned data centers, and wildfire season is ramping up across Washington.
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. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> 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 <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>.

Microsoft's emissions have taken a large jump due to its large-scale data center campaign, two more jurisdictions in Washington have banned data centers, and wildfire season is ramping up across Washington.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Thursday Evening Headlines

When there’s a pregnant animal at Woodland Park Zoo, the animal caregivers at the zoo make a birth plan.

But things don’t always go to plan.

When gorilla mothers Jamani and Olympia recently had their babies, something remarkable happened.

We’ll head to the zoo to learn more about Jamani and Olympia with animal care manager of primates Arden Robert.

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.

When there&rsquo;s a pregnant animal at Woodland Park Zoo, the animal caregivers at the zoo make a birth plan.
But things don&rsquo;t always go to plan.
When gorilla mothers Jamani and Olympia recently had their babies, something remarkable happened.
We&rsquo;ll head to the zoo to learn more about Jamani and Olympia with animal care manager of primates Arden Robert.
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.&nbsp;
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at <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>.

When there’s a pregnant animal at Woodland Park Zoo, the animal caregivers at the zoo make a birth plan.  But things don’t always go to plan.  When gorilla mothers Jamani and Olympia recently had their babies, something remarkable happened.  We’ll head to the zoo to learn more about Jamani and Olympia with animal care manager of primates Arden Robert.

C-sections and baby swaps: It’s been a wild month for the gorillas at Woodland Park Zoo

Hundreds of children in Seattle's immigration court are being called to what’s termed “Mega master” hearings, fire authorities now think someone sparked the nearly 10-thousand-acre Chelan Hills Fire and hear how the World Cup impacted businesses in Pioneer Square and the C-ID.

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.

Hundreds of children in Seattle's immigration court are being called to what&rsquo;s termed &ldquo;Mega master&rdquo; hearings, fire authorities now think someone sparked the nearly 10-thousand-acre Chelan Hills Fire and hear how the World Cup impacted businesses in Pioneer Square and the C-ID.
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. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> 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 <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>.

Hundreds of children in Seattle's immigration court are being called to what’s termed “Mega master” hearings, fire authorities now think someone sparked the nearly 10-thousand-acre Chelan Hills Fire and hear how the World Cup impacted businesses in Pioneer Square and the C-ID.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Naomi Tomky

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