Seattle is hosting a major international sporting event next month.

But the FIFA Men’s World Cup isn’t Seattle’s first rodeo.

Back in 1990, the city hosted the Goodwill Games.

Daniel Beekman is here from the Seattle Times to tell us about the games and what they can teach us about the upcoming matches.

Read more about it here.

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Seattle is hosting a major international sporting event next month.
But the FIFA Men&rsquo;s World Cup isn&rsquo;t Seattle&rsquo;s first rodeo.
Back in 1990, the city hosted the Goodwill Games.
Daniel Beekman is here from the Seattle Times to tell us about the games and what they can teach us about the upcoming matches.
Read more about it <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/before-the-world-cup-a-seattle-sports-spectacle-helped-thaw-cold-war/">here</a>.
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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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Seattle is hosting a major international sporting event next month.  But the FIFA Men’s World Cup isn’t Seattle’s first rodeo.  Back in 1990, the city hosted the Goodwill Games.  Daniel Beekman is here from the Seattle Times to tell us about the games and what they can teach us about the upcoming matches.

Decades before the World Cup, Seattle hosted the Goodwill Games

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

First, residents of North Seattle along Aurora Avenue are on edge, after a recent surge of gun violence in a neighborhood that has been a longtime hotspot for human trafficking. City officials say they’re working urgently to close streets and assign police patrols

Next, the latest from the paper mill disaster in Longview, where earlier this week, the names were released of the 11 people who died. The scope of the tragedy has sparked concerns about the lasting impact on this Southwest Washington town.

Next, students and families in Bothell have been pushing back against a decision to not renew the contract of a popular school resource officer.

And finally, typically when you spot a great blue heron in western Washington, you see one flying or fishing alone. In Redmond a huge group of herons have picked a place to nest - in an unusual spot.

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom
First, residents of North Seattle along Aurora Avenue are on edge, <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/street-closures-soap-laws-can-anything-stop-sex-trafficking-gun-violence-on-seattle-s-aurora-avenue">after a recent surge of gun violence in a neighborhood that has been a longtime hotspot for human trafficking</a>. City officials say they&rsquo;re working urgently to close streets and assign police patrols
Next, the latest from the paper mill disaster in Longview, where earlier this week, the names were released of the 11 people who died. The scope of the tragedy <a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/04/longview-washington-paper-mill-disaster-chemical-spill/">has sparked concerns about the lasting impact on this Southwest Washington town.</a>
Next, students and families in Bothell have been pushing back against a decision <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/as-districts-sever-ties-with-police-this-bothell-school-is-fighting-to-keep-its-cop">to not renew the contract of a popular school resource officer.</a>
And finally, typically when you spot a great blue heron in western Washington, you see one flying or fishing alone. In Redmond a huge group of herons have picked a place to nest - in an unusual spot.
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>.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom  First, residents of North Seattle along Aurora Avenue are on edge, after a recent surge of gun violence in a neighborhood that has been a longtime hotspot for human trafficking. City officials say they’re working urgently to close streets and assign police patrols  Next, the latest from the paper mill disaster in Longview, where earlier this week, the names were released of the 11 people who died. The scope of the tragedy has sparked concerns about the lasting impact on this Southwest Washington town.  Next, students and families in Bothell have been pushing back against a decision to not renew the contract of a popular school resource officer.  And finally, typically when you spot a great blue heron in western Washington, you see one flying or fishing alone. In Redmond a huge group of herons have picked a place to nest - in an unusual spot.

Weekend Listen: Aurora Avenue residents call for urgent gun violence measures, Longview rallies after paper mill disaster, students in Bothell are fighting for their SRO, and great blue herons find a home in Redmond

Mayor Wilson agrees to turn on surveillance cameras near stadiums, King County prosecutor wants to increase penalties for buying sex, and there's huge demand for Seattle's first social housing building.

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

And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival. Get tickets here.

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Mayor Wilson agrees to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-will-turn-on-stadium-area-cameras-during-world-cup-after-all-mayor-wilson-says">turn on</a> surveillance cameras near stadiums, King County prosecutor wants to increase penalties for buying sex, and there's huge demand for Seattle's first social housing building.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival.&nbsp;Get tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cascadepbs.org/ideas-festival/">here</a>.
Use promo code&nbsp;SEATTLENOW&nbsp;to access a 20% discount.
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.

Mayor Wilson agrees to turn on surveillance cameras near stadiums, King County prosecutor wants to increase penalties for buying sex, and there's huge demand for Seattle's first social housing building.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

Thousands of Seattle residents are lining up to volunteer during the World Cup.

An iconic local karaoke spot is re-opening its doors.

And why does Lumen Field just say "Field" right now?

Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball and Asian Verified founder Michael Wong are here to break down the week.

And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival.

Get tickets here.

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;
Thousands of Seattle residents are lining up to volunteer during the World Cup.
An iconic local karaoke spot is re-opening its doors.
And why does Lumen Field just say "Field" right now?
Simply Seattle&rsquo;s Danny Ball and Asian Verified founder Michael Wong are here to break down the week.
And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival.
Get tickets<a href="https://www.cascadepbs.org/ideas-festival/"> 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>.

This week…  Thousands of Seattle residents are lining up to volunteer during the World Cup.  An iconic local karaoke spot is re-opening its doors.  And why does Lumen Field just say "Field" right now?  Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball and Asian Verified founder Michael Wong are here to break down the week.

Decades before the World Cup, Seattle hosted the Goodwill Games

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