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.

Seattle Now

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

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.

First, a Seattle-area mechanic realized that vehicles can get left behind after ICE arrests. Now he’s towing those cars for free.

And finally, a look at a very crowded and crucial Congressional primary in Washington’s 3rd District.

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 or on the KUOW App.

Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.
First, a Seattle-area mechanic realized that vehicles can get left behind after ICE arrests. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/immigration/2026-07-23/this-seattle-area-mechanic-offers-free-tows-for-vehicles-left-behind-after-ice-arrests">Now he&rsquo;s towing those cars for free</a>.
And finally, a look at a very crowded and crucial Congressional primary in <a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/21/washington-3rd-district-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-john-braun/">Washington&rsquo;s 3rd District</a>.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://donate.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> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.  First, a Seattle-area mechanic realized that vehicles can get left behind after ICE arrests. Now he’s towing those cars for free.  And finally, a look at a very crowded and crucial Congressional primary in Washington’s 3rd District.

Weekend Listen: A local mechanic is helping to tow the cars left behind after ICE arrests and a crucial WA Congressional District with 9 candidates heading into the primary

The latest on the Kenmore Air seaplane crash, the state Department of Ecology is forecasting more water difficulties in the future, and SIFF is having trouble playing high-fidelity screenings of "The Odyssey."

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 or on the KUOW App.

The latest on the Kenmore Air seaplane crash, the state Department of Ecology is forecasting more water difficulties in the future, and SIFF is having trouble playing high-fidelity screenings of "The Odyssey."
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://donate.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> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

The latest on the Kenmore Air seaplane crash, the state Department of Ecology is forecasting more water difficulties in the future, and SIFF is having trouble playing high-fidelity screenings of "The Odyssey."  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

Seattle’s new mascot Jimothy has exploded in popularity.

Our summers are legendary, but those rays might also be giving you “sunshine guilt.”

And a local restaurant gave its regulars a parting gift by posting fan-favorite recipes before closing.

Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Arts Reporter Chase Hutchinson 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&rsquo;s new mascot Jimothy has exploded in popularity.
Our summers are legendary, but those rays might also be giving you &ldquo;sunshine guilt.&rdquo;
And a local restaurant gave its regulars a parting gift by posting fan-favorite recipes before closing.
Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Arts Reporter Chase Hutchinson are here to break down the week.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://donate.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>.

This week…   Seattle’s new mascot Jimothy has exploded in popularity.  Our summers are legendary, but those rays might also be giving you “sunshine guilt.”  And a local restaurant gave its regulars a parting gift by posting fan-favorite recipes before closing.  Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Arts Reporter Chase Hutchinson are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Naomi Tomky

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