Senator Patty Murray is trying to end the practice of using AI tools to screen some Medicare requests, Seattle courts are taking a new approach to misdemeanor charges, and some politicians want to lower the income threshold of the so-called millionaire's tax.

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

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Senator Patty Murray is trying to end the practice of using AI tools to screen some Medicare requests, Seattle courts are taking a new approach to misdemeanor charges, and some politicians want to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/elections/2026-10-09/should-millionaires-pay-the-income-tax-or-should-everyone">lower the income threshold</a> of the so-called millionaire's tax.
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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.

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Senator Patty Murray is trying to end the practice of using AI tools to screen some Medicare requests, Seattle courts are taking a new approach to misdemeanor charges, and some politicians want to lower the income threshold of the so-called millionaire's tax.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Friday Evening Headlines

Today, we’re helping you prep for next month’s election with KUOW’s “Soundside.”

The fate of the high earners income tax, sometimes called the “Millionaire’s Tax," is in the hands of Washington voters. 

This year, Democrats in Olympia passed a nearly 10 percent tax on every dollar of household income over $1 million. 

Almost immediately after the legislature passed it, the tax was challenged, both in court and with an initiative on this November’s ballot. 

As the legal battle continues, Soundside brought in two experts to debate Initiative 645.

Soundside is made by Libby Denkmann, David Kroman, Sarah Leibovitz, Hans Anderson, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healy, Jed Kim, and Maleeha Syed.

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 helping you prep for <a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcast/soundside">next month&rsquo;s election with KUOW&rsquo;s &ldquo;Soundside.&rdquo;</a>
The fate of the high earners income tax, sometimes called the &ldquo;Millionaire&rsquo;s Tax," is in the hands of Washington voters.&nbsp;
This year, Democrats in Olympia passed a nearly 10 percent tax on every dollar of household income over $1 million.&nbsp;
Almost immediately after the legislature passed it, the tax was challenged, both in court and with an initiative on this November&rsquo;s ballot.&nbsp;
As the legal battle continues, Soundside brought in two experts to debate Initiative 645.
Soundside is made by Libby Denkmann, David Kroman, Sarah Leibovitz, Hans Anderson, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healy, Jed Kim, and Maleeha Syed.
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 helping you prep for next month’s election with KUOW’s “Soundside.”  The fate of the high earners income tax, sometimes called the “Millionaire’s Tax," is in the hands of Washington voters.   This year, Democrats in Olympia passed a nearly 10 percent tax on every dollar of household income over $1 million.   Almost immediately after the legislature passed it, the tax was challenged, both in court and with an initiative on this November’s ballot.   As the legal battle continues, Soundside brought in two experts to debate Initiative 645.

The debate over I-645, WA’s “millionaire’s tax”

This week...

Washington ferry riders were left at the dock. 

Walmart is fine tuning a plan to bring drone deliveries to the Seattle area.

And a new lawsuit claims some “sugar free” Starbucks drinks actually have more sugar than your favorite candy.

Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Weekly Seattle Host Rachel Horgan are here to break down the week.

Vote for Seattle Now to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award!

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.

This week...
Washington ferry riders were left at the dock.&nbsp;
Walmart is fine tuning a plan to bring drone deliveries to the Seattle area.
And a new lawsuit claims some &ldquo;sugar free&rdquo; Starbucks drinks actually have more sugar than your favorite candy.
Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Weekly Seattle Host Rachel Horgan are here to break down the week.
Vote for Seattle Now <a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/local-news">to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award!</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>

This week...  Washington ferry riders were left at the dock.   Walmart is fine tuning a plan to bring drone deliveries to the Seattle area.  And a new lawsuit claims some “sugar free” Starbucks drinks actually have more sugar than your favorite candy.  Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Weekly Seattle Host Rachel Horgan are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Rachel Horgan and Joe Veyera

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from the H-1B Visa program, two Seattle high schools are implementing weapons detectors at their campuses, and Costco customers may be getting a piece of a large settlement due to misleading marketing emails.

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

Vote for Seattle Now to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award!

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 Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from the H-1B Visa program, two Seattle high schools are implementing weapons detectors at their campuses, and Costco customers may be getting a piece of a large settlement due to misleading marketing emails.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
Vote for Seattle Now <a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/local-news">to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award!</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>

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from the H-1B Visa program, two Seattle high schools are implementing weapons detectors at their campuses, and Costco customers may be getting a piece of a large settlement due to misleading marketing emails.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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