3 Gray whales died over the last few days, Tacoma wants Sound Transit to expand light rail service south, and the fire season forecast is smoky.

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

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3 Gray whales died over the last few days, Tacoma wants Sound Transit to expand light rail service south, and the fire season forecast is smoky.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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.
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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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3 Gray whales died over the last few days, Tacoma wants Sound Transit to expand light rail service south, and the fire season forecast is smoky.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Monday Evening Headlines

Effort to repeal 'millionaires tax' is underway, Seattle Children's and Laurelhurst neighborhood agree to change helicopter landing policy, and thousands in WA have dropped their health coverage.

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.

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<a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/voter-recall-effort-against-wa-s-millionaires-tax-launches-following-failed-lawsuit">Effort to repeal</a> 'millionaires tax' is underway, Seattle Children's and Laurelhurst neighborhood <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-children-s-and-laurelhurst-neighborhood-agree-to-change-controversial-helicopter-landing-policy">agree to change</a> helicopter landing policy, and thousands in WA have dropped their health coverage.
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. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
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Effort to repeal 'millionaires tax' is underway, Seattle Children's and Laurelhurst neighborhood agree to change helicopter landing policy, and thousands in WA have dropped their health coverage.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

Seattle hotels say bookings ahead of the FIFA World Cup are underwhelming.

Good Morning America showed off our region's beauty by broadcasting from a ferry.

And the Seattle Stair Walkers are finding community while doing an activity a lot of people hate. 

Arts reporter Jas Keimig and Factal Editor Joe Veyera 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.

This week&hellip;
Seattle hotels say bookings ahead of the FIFA World Cup are underwhelming.
Good Morning America showed off our region's beauty by broadcasting from a ferry.
And the Seattle Stair Walkers are finding community while doing an activity a lot of people hate.&nbsp;
Arts reporter Jas Keimig and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.
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…  Seattle hotels say bookings ahead of the FIFA World Cup are underwhelming.  Good Morning America showed off our region's beauty by broadcasting from a ferry.  And the Seattle Stair Walkers are finding community while doing an activity a lot of people hate.   Arts reporter Jas Keimig and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Joe Veyera

SPS superintendent says district could be insolvent as soon as next year, sexual abuse investigations mishandled at Tacoma ICE lockup, UW report finds, and World Cup hotel bookings are falling short of expectations.

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

The interview in today's episode was produced by John O'Brien.

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.

SPS superintendent says district could be insolvent as soon as next year, sexual abuse investigations mishandled at Tacoma ICE lockup, <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/sexual-abuse-investigations-mishandled-at-tacoma-ice-lockup-uw-report-finds">UW report finds</a>, and World Cup hotel bookings are falling short of expectations.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
The <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/why-did-the-seattle-chamber-hire-a-progressive-as-its-new-ceo">interview</a> in today's episode was produced by John O'Brien.
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.
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">&nbsp;leave us feedback online</a>.

SPS superintendent says district could be insolvent as soon as next year, sexual abuse investigations mishandled at Tacoma ICE lockup, UW report finds, and World Cup hotel bookings are falling short of expectations.

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