DOJ is sending election monitors to King County, drought conditions are affecting salmon runs in WA, and we look into safety concerns at WA's pulp mills.

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

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DOJ is <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/10/23/doj-sending-election-monitors-to-was-king-county/">sending election monitors</a> to King County, drought conditions are affecting salmon runs in WA, and we <a href="https://www.kuow.org/environment/2026-10-22/after-deadly-implosion-are-washington-pulp-mills-safe">look into safety concerns</a> at WA's pulp mills.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Vaughan Jones.
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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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DOJ is sending election monitors to King County, drought conditions are affecting salmon runs in WA, and we look into safety concerns at WA's pulp mills.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

Sound Transit says it needs $10 billion to get the Light Rail to Ballard.

King County is no longer sending out “I Voted” stickers with your ballot.

And some of Seattle’s best athletes gathered for a marathon with a burger-filled twist.

Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Stranger Editor Nathalie Graham 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 or on the KUOW App.

This week&hellip;
Sound Transit says it needs $10 billion to get the Light Rail to Ballard.
King County is no longer sending out &ldquo;I Voted&rdquo; stickers with your ballot.
And some of Seattle&rsquo;s best athletes gathered for a marathon with a burger-filled twist.
Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Stranger Editor Nathalie Graham 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> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

This week…  Sound Transit says it needs $10 billion to get the Light Rail to Ballard.  King County is no longer sending out “I Voted” stickers with your ballot.  And some of Seattle’s best athletes gathered for a marathon with a burger-filled twist.  Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Stranger Editor Nathalie Graham are here to break down the week. 

Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Nathalie Graham

Investigators probe Bend school shooter’s connection to violent extremist groups, Seattle voters will decide whether to pay more for expanded bus service, and 250,000 WA residents could become uninsured in 2027.

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

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.

<a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2026/10/20/investigators-probe-bend-gunmans-connection-to-violent-extremist-groups/">Investigators probe</a> Bend school shooter&rsquo;s connection to violent extremist groups, Seattle voters <a href="https://www.knkx.org/transportation/2026-10-21/transit-sales-tax-ballot-expand-seattle-bus-service">will decide</a> whether to pay more for expanded bus service, and 250,000 WA residents <a href="https://www.kuow.org/health/2026-10-21/will-medicaid-work-requirements-save-washington-taxpayers-money">could become uninsured</a> in 2027.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<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&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> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

Investigators probe Bend school shooter’s connection to violent extremist groups, Seattle voters will decide whether to pay more for expanded bus service, and 250,000 WA residents could become uninsured in 2027.

Thursday Evening Headlines

There are 3 big, somewhat confusing statewide ballot initiatives in Washington right now.

Two of the initiatives are repeals. And one would create a new law governing girls sports.

We’ll break them all down with KUOW’s Sarah Mizes-Tan.

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.

There are 3 big, somewhat confusing statewide ballot initiatives in Washington right now.
Two of the initiatives are repeals. And one would create a new law governing girls sports.
We&rsquo;ll break them all down with KUOW&rsquo;s Sarah Mizes-Tan.
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>

There are 3 big, somewhat confusing statewide ballot initiatives in Washington right now.  Two of the initiatives are repeals. And one would create a new law governing girls sports.  We’ll break them all down with KUOW’s Sarah Mizes-Tan.

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