Gray whales are getting stranded on the Washington coast. This year alone, 21 whales have washed up dead, many of them malnourished. And that’s raising the alarm for scientists, who’ve been documenting a seven year uptick in mortality. We talk with John Calambokidis, senior research biologist with Cascadia Research Collective.

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Gray whales are <a href="https://cascadiaresearch.org/working-list-of-gray-whale-strandings-in-2026/">getting stranded</a> on the Washington coast.&nbsp;This year alone, 21 whales have washed up dead, many of them malnourished.&nbsp;And that&rsquo;s raising the alarm for scientists, who&rsquo;ve been documenting a seven year uptick in mortality. We talk with John Calambokidis, senior research biologist with&nbsp;<a href="https://cascadiaresearch.org/">Cascadia Research Collective</a>.
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Gray whales are getting stranded on the Washington coast. This year alone, 21 whales have washed up dead, many of them malnourished. And that’s raising the alarm for scientists, who’ve been documenting a seven year uptick in mortality. We talk with John Calambokidis, senior research biologist with Cascadia Research Collective.

An alarming number of gray whales are washing up dead in WA

Seattle’s story is rich and historian Paul Dorpat was a big part of sharing it. 

We’ll take a look at his life and legacy with Seattle Times Now & Then co-columnist Clay Eals.

Read Paul Dorpat's obituary by Jean Sherrard and Clay Eals here.

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Seattle&rsquo;s story is rich and historian Paul Dorpat was a big part of sharing it.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll take a look at his life and legacy with Seattle Times Now &amp; Then co-columnist Clay Eals.
Read Paul Dorpat's obituary by Jean Sherrard and Clay Eals <a href="https://pauldorpat.com/2026/05/27/paul-dorpat-1938-2026/">here</a>.
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Seattle’s story is rich and historian Paul Dorpat was a big part of sharing it.   We’ll take a look at his life and legacy with Seattle Times Now & Then co-columnist Clay Eals.

In loving memory of Seattle historian Paul Dorpat

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.
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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.

An alarming number of gray whales are washing up dead in WA

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