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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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.
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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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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.

Parents' rights, trans athletes, and taxes: we break down the ballot

15-year-old Bite of Seattle shooting suspect released to his family, Mayor Wilson unveils new homelessness strategy, and Seattle restricts overnight RV parking.

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

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15-year-old Bite of Seattle shooting suspect <a href="https://www.kuow.org/law/2026-10-21/15-year-old-bite-of-seattle-shooting-suspect-released-to-his-family">released to his family</a>, Mayor Wilson <a href="https://www.kuow.org/governing/2026-10-21/wilson-wants-to-emulate-denver-houston-with-new-homelessness-strategy">unveils new homelessness strategy</a>, and Seattle <a href="https://www.kuow.org/governing/2026-10-20/seattle-city-council-restricts-overnight-rv-parking-adds-shelter-space">restricts overnight RV parking</a>.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Vaughan Jones.
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;
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15-year-old Bite of Seattle shooting suspect released to his family, Mayor Wilson unveils new homelessness strategy, and Seattle restricts overnight RV parking.

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Being incarcerated can be lonely. And in prison, mental isolation can be dangerous.

In Washington prisons, there are lots of educational and social programs to help keep people busy and physically active. 

At Monroe Correctional Facility, a unique songwriting program helps people record their own music, with the help of Eva Walker, KEXP DJ and lead singer of the Black Tones.

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Being incarcerated can be lonely. And in prison, mental isolation can be dangerous.
In Washington prisons, there are lots of educational and social programs to help keep people busy and physically active.&nbsp;
At Monroe Correctional Facility, a unique songwriting program helps people record their own music, with the help of Eva Walker, KEXP DJ and lead singer of the Black Tones.
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;
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Being incarcerated can be lonely. And in prison, mental isolation can be dangerous.  In Washington prisons, there are lots of educational and social programs to help keep people busy and physically active.   At Monroe Correctional Facility, a unique songwriting program helps people record their own music, with the help of Eva Walker, KEXP DJ and lead singer of the Black Tones.

How a KEXP DJ helps incarcerated people make music

Gov. Ferguson warns of rising daycare costs if millionaires tax is repealed, UW wants more input before changing student code-of-conduct rules, and people leaving King County jail need ‘a lifeline.’ Now, Medicaid will pay for one.

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Gov. Ferguson <a href="https://www.kuow.org/elections/2026-10-20/wa-daycare-costs-would-rise-if-millionaires-tax-repealed-gov-ferguson-says">warns of rising daycare costs</a> if millionaires tax is repealed, UW <a href="https://www.kuow.org/education/2026-10-20/uw-extends-comment-period-as-students-challenge-code-of-conduct-rules">wants more input</a> before changing student code-of-conduct rules, and people leaving King County jail need &lsquo;a lifeline.&rsquo; Now, <a href="https://www.kuow.org/health/2026-10-19/people-leaving-king-county-jail-need-a-lifeline-now-medicaid-will-pay-for-one">Medicaid will pay for one</a>.
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Gov. Ferguson warns of rising daycare costs if millionaires tax is repealed, UW wants more input before changing student code-of-conduct rules, and people leaving King County jail need ‘a lifeline.’ Now, Medicaid will pay for one.

Parents' rights, trans athletes, and taxes: we break down the ballot

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