Mayor Wilson partially vetoes RV regulations, conservative money pours into WA's Supreme Court races, and the CDC rejects WA's request for a faster measles test.

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

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Mayor Wilson <a href="https://www.kuow.org/governing/2026-11-02/seattle-mayor-partially-vetoes-rv-regulations">partially vetoes</a> RV regulations, conservative money pours into WA's Supreme Court races, and the CDC rejects WA's request for a faster measles test.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Mayor Wilson partially vetoes RV regulations, conservative money pours into WA's Supreme Court races, and the CDC rejects WA's request for a faster measles test.

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Earlier this year, a Seattle woman died after she stopped taking her life-saving medication for epilepsy. She did so, after consulting ChatGPT. Her family is now suing OpenAI. We talk with UW professor Chirag Shah about AI's growing role in dispatching medical advice and how to navigate it.

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Earlier this year, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/well/ai-chatgpt-medication-epilepsy-death.html">a Seattle woman died</a> after she stopped taking her life-saving medication for epilepsy. She did so, after consulting ChatGPT. Her family is now suing OpenAI. We talk with <a href="https://ischool.uw.edu/people/faculty/profile/chirags">UW professor Chirag Shah</a> about AI's growing role in dispatching medical advice and how to navigate it.
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Earlier this year, a Seattle woman died after she stopped taking her life-saving medication for epilepsy. She did so, after consulting ChatGPT. Her family is now suing OpenAI. We talk with UW professor Chirag Shah about AI's growing role in dispatching medical advice and how to navigate it.

Millions use chatbots for medical advice. The results can be deadly

Some Washington immigration organizations are suing to stop Trump administration interference in the upcoming election, a dairy worker in Washington has died from bird flu, and the last original Reign player has retired.

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

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Some Washington immigration organizations are <a href="https://www.kuow.org/elections/2026-11-02/washington-immigrant-labor-groups-accuse-feds-of-voter-intimidation">suing to stop</a>&nbsp;Trump administration interference in the upcoming election, a dairy worker in Washington has died from bird flu, and the last original Reign player has retired.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Washington immigration organizations are suing to stop Trump administration interference in the upcoming election, a dairy worker in Washington has died from bird flu, and the last original Reign player has retired.

Monday Evening Headlines

Both Seattle and Tacoma have a lot of renters.

And when it comes to affordability, both renters and landlords say they’re going through it.

In Seattle, a lawsuit could help landlords and in Tacoma a ballot measure could ease pains for renters.

Seattle Times reporter Heidi Groover will break it down.

Read her reporting here, here, and here.

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Both Seattle and Tacoma have a lot of renters.
And when it comes to affordability, both renters and landlords say they&rsquo;re going through it.
In Seattle, a lawsuit could help landlords and in Tacoma a ballot measure could ease pains for renters.
Seattle Times reporter Heidi Groover will break it down.
Read her reporting <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/wa-court-decision-revives-landlords-challenge-to-seattle-rental-laws/">here</a>, <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/wa-tenant-unions-have-little-power-and-tacoma-wants-to-change-that/">here</a>, and <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/tacomas-renter-protections-fuel-contentious-ads-funding-ahead-of-vote/">here</a>.
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Both Seattle and Tacoma have a lot of renters.  And when it comes to affordability, both renters and landlords say they’re going through it.  In Seattle, a lawsuit could help landlords and in Tacoma a ballot measure could ease pains for renters.  Seattle Times reporter Heidi Groover will break it down.

As renters fight for more rights, landlords say they're struggling too

As a percussionist with the Seattle Symphony, Eric Schweikert says you have to be willing to be silly.

“All the ridiculous stuff ends up in the percussion section. If you want bird whistles or pop guns, sound effects, trash cans falling on the ground, we're the guys that have to do it.”

But as the Seattle Symphony’s principal timpanist, Schweikert’s got chops. He’ll get to show off his musicality when the Seattle Symphony world premieres a timpani concerto on November 19, 2026, by composer Joseph Pereira. It’s called Virtù.

Schweikert tells KUOW’s Gabriel Spitzer how he explains his job to strangers – “The copper kettle drums, that's what I do.” And why some of his biggest influences have been high school drummers and Animal from The Muppets. 

He also shares some of his all-time favorite timpani parts, including the theme from the 1960s television show, George In The Jungle. And of course, the theme from “2001: A Space Odyssey”, which is a tone poem originally composed by Richard Strauss. 

As a percussionist with the Seattle Symphony, Eric Schweikert says you have to be willing to be silly.
&ldquo;All the ridiculous stuff ends up in the percussion section. If you want bird whistles or pop guns, sound effects, trash cans falling on the ground, we're the guys that have to do it.&rdquo;
But as the Seattle Symphony&rsquo;s principal timpanist, Schweikert&rsquo;s got chops. He&rsquo;ll get to show off his musicality when the Seattle Symphony world premieres a timpani concerto on November 19, 2026, by composer Joseph Pereira. It&rsquo;s called Virt&ugrave;.
Schweikert tells KUOW&rsquo;s Gabriel Spitzer how he explains his job to strangers &ndash; &ldquo;The copper kettle drums, that's what I do.&rdquo; And why some of his biggest influences have been high school drummers and Animal from The Muppets.&nbsp;
He also shares some of his all-time favorite timpani parts, including the theme from the 1960s television show, George In The Jungle. And of course, the theme from &ldquo;2001: A Space Odyssey&rdquo;, which is a tone poem originally composed by Richard Strauss.&nbsp;

Seattle Symphony principal timpanist Eric Shweikert steps out front of his colleagues in a world premiere of a timpani concerto this month.  

Seattle Symphony timpani player gets his day in the sun

Today, we’re helping you prep for next week’s election with KUOW’s “Soundside.”

Don’t forget, your ballot is due in a ballot box on Tuesday night.

This year, Washington voters will decide if they want to ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports. 

Initiative 638 has become one of the state's most contentious items of the ballot and it reflects a broader cultural divide on this issue across the country.

Parents, lawmakers and more shared their thoughts with Soundside, on what this initiative would mean for girls' sports.

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.

Today, we&rsquo;re helping you prep for <a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcast/soundside">next week&rsquo;s election with KUOW&rsquo;s &ldquo;Soundside.&rdquo;</a>
Don&rsquo;t forget, your ballot is due in a ballot box on Tuesday night.
This year, Washington voters will decide if they want to ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports.&nbsp;
Initiative 638 has become one of the state's most contentious items of the ballot and it reflects a broader cultural divide on this issue across the country.
Parents, lawmakers and more shared their thoughts with Soundside, on what this initiative would mean for girls' sports.
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>

Today, we’re helping you prep for next week’s election with KUOW’s “Soundside.”  Don’t forget, your ballot is due in a ballot box on Tuesday night.  This year, Washington voters will decide if they want to ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports.   Initiative 638 has become one of the state's most contentious items of the ballot and it reflects a broader cultural divide on this issue across the country.  Parents, lawmakers and more shared their thoughts with Soundside, on what this initiative would mean for girls' sports.

Trans girls in sports, on the ballot. The arguments for and against I-638

Gov. Ferguson urges voters to use drop boxes, 90-unit tiny home community opens in South Park, and clocks in WA and B.C. will soon be out of sync.

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

Read more from KNKX about the race for WA's 3rd Congressional District, 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 or on the KUOW App.

Gov. Ferguson urges voters to use drop boxes, 90-unit tiny home community opens in South Park, and clocks in WA and B.C. will soon be out of sync.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Vaughan Jones.
Read more from KNKX about the race for WA's 3rd Congressional District, <a href="https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-10-28/logging-urban-rural-divide-race-washington-third-congressional-district-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-john-braun">here</a>.
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&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>

Gov. Ferguson urges voters to use drop boxes, 90-unit tiny home community opens in South Park, and clocks in WA and B.C. will soon be out of sync.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

New data says Washington residents are surprisingly financially healthy.

We're gearing up for a rare Saturday Halloween. 

And when a musician says no phones allowed... Why not bring a courtroom sketch artist?

Asianverified Creator Michael Wong and Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball are here to break down the week.

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This week&hellip;
New data says Washington residents are surprisingly financially healthy.
We're gearing up for a rare Saturday Halloween.&nbsp;
And when a musician says no phones allowed... Why not bring a courtroom sketch artist?
Asianverified Creator Michael Wong and Simply Seattle&rsquo;s Danny Ball 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…  New data says Washington residents are surprisingly financially healthy.  We're gearing up for a rare Saturday Halloween.   And when a musician says no phones allowed... Why not bring a courtroom sketch artist?  Asianverified Creator Michael Wong and Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Michael Wong and Danny Ball

ICE awards 10-year contract to a private prison company that runs Tacoma detention center, WA's elections chief says non-citizens are not voting en masse, and a historic family home in the Chinatown-International District is now open for public tours. 

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.

ICE <a href="https://www.kuow.org/immigration/2026-10-29/feds-approve-1-5-billion-contract-for-geo-group-to-continue-running-tacoma-ice-center">awards 10-year contract</a> to a private prison company that runs Tacoma detention center, WA's elections chief&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/elections/2026-10-28/washingtons-secretary-of-state-rebuffs-claims-that-non-citizens-are-voting-en-masse">says non-citizens are not voting en masse</a>, and a historic family home in the Chinatown-International District is now open for public tours.&nbsp;
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>

ICE awards 10-year contract to a private prison company that runs Tacoma detention center, WA's elections chief says non-citizens are not voting en masse, and a historic family home in the Chinatown-International District is now open for public tours. 

Thursday Evening Headlines

In the final week before election day, Washington has been making a lot of news – and not because of the candidates is on the ballot.

Instead, questions about election security and illegal voting are swirling around.

We’ll take a closer look at how our mail in voting system works with UW Professor Scott Allard.

Learn more about his research 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 or on the KUOW App.

In the final week before election day, Washington has been making a lot of news &ndash; and not because of the candidates is on the ballot.
Instead, questions about election security and illegal voting are swirling around.
We&rsquo;ll take a closer look at how our mail in voting system works with UW Professor Scott Allard.
Learn more about his research <a href="https://evans.uw.edu/research/elections-database-vote-by-mail-research/">here</a>.
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>

In the final week before election day, Washington has been making a lot of news – and not because of the candidates is on the ballot.  Instead, questions about election security and illegal voting are swirling around.  We’ll take a closer look at how our mail in voting system works with UW Professor Scott Allard.

Understanding WA's vote-by-mail system amid federal scrutiny

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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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