Summer is inching closer… And if you thought ahead, you may have reserved some space at a campground.

State employees are doing their best to make sure trails and campgrounds are ready, while combating state budget cuts and heavy winter flooding.

We’ll hear from a state land manager about what to expect this summer.

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Summer is inching closer&hellip; And if you thought ahead, you may have reserved some space at a campground.
State employees are doing their best to make sure trails and campgrounds are ready, while combating state budget cuts and heavy winter flooding.
We&rsquo;ll hear from a state land manager about what to expect this summer.
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;
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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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Summer is inching closer… And if you thought ahead, you may have reserved some space at a campground.  State employees are doing their best to make sure trails and campgrounds are ready, while combating state budget cuts and heavy winter flooding.  We’ll hear from a state land manager about what to expect this summer.

"Have a lot of grace" this camping season as DNR works against budget cuts

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.

Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount.

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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.

Casual Friday with Danny Ball and Michael Wong

Hotel workers near Lumen Field could go on strike, Mayor Wilson is no longer boycotting Starbucks, and Seattle delays its plan to reduce pickleball courts.

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.

Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Hotel workers near Lumen Field could go on strike, Mayor Wilson is no longer boycotting Starbucks, and Seattle delays its plan to reduce pickleball courts.
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.

Hotel workers near Lumen Field could go on strike, Mayor Wilson is no longer boycotting Starbucks, and Seattle delays its plan to reduce pickleball courts.

"Have a lot of grace" this camping season as DNR works against budget cuts

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