Salmon are a part of our identity here in the Pacific Northwest, but the population has struggled in recent years.

Federal lawmakers think they have a solution. It involves the systematic culling of another northwest staple: pinnipeds, or seals and sea lions.

We’ll hear more from KUOW Reporter Cornelius Hocker about this debate.

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Salmon are a part of our identity here in the Pacific Northwest, but the population has struggled in recent years.
Federal lawmakers think they have a solution. It involves the systematic culling of another northwest staple: pinnipeds, or seals and sea lions.
We&rsquo;ll hear more from KUOW Reporter Cornelius Hocker about this debate.
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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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Salmon are a part of our identity here in the Pacific Northwest, but the population has struggled in recent years.  Federal lawmakers think they have a solution. It involves the systematic culling of another northwest staple: pinnipeds, or seals and sea lions.  We’ll hear more from KUOW Reporter Cornelius Hocker about this debate.

Salmon are in trouble, and sea lions are getting the blame

The latest on Sunday's shooting at Seattle Center, ocean monitoring equipment is returning to northwest waters, and Washington's state bar exam was canceled after technical difficulties.

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

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The latest on Sunday's shooting at Seattle Center, ocean monitoring equipment is returning to northwest waters, and Washington's state bar exam was canceled after technical difficulties.
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. <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>

The latest on Sunday's shooting at Seattle Center, ocean monitoring equipment is returning to northwest waters, and Washington's state bar exam was canceled after technical difficulties.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Wednesday Evening Headlines

When Seattle adopted Vision Zero in 2015, the goal was to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2030.

While that has not happened, changes have been made, like lowering speed limits.

But some stretches of Seattle still remain dangerous for drivers and pedestrians.

We’ll hear more about one of those stretches from KUOW’s Clare McGrane.

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.

When Seattle adopted Vision Zero in 2015, the goal was to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2030.
While that has not happened, changes have been made, like lowering speed limits.
But some stretches of Seattle still remain dangerous for drivers and pedestrians.
We&rsquo;ll hear more about one of those stretches from KUOW&rsquo;s Clare McGrane.
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>

When Seattle adopted Vision Zero in 2015, the goal was to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2030.  While that has not happened, changes have been made, like lowering speed limits.  But some stretches of Seattle still remain dangerous for drivers and pedestrians.  We’ll hear more about one of those stretches from KUOW’s Clare McGrane.

What will make people slow down on MLK Jr. Way?

Seattle Police recover three guns from mass shooting scene, ‘millionaires tax’ wins former Gov. Jay Inslee’s endorsement, and measles are on the rise in Southwest WA.

It’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. 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.

Seattle Police <a href="https://www.kuow.org/live-updates/live-updates-multiple-victims-shot-at-seattle-center">recover three guns</a> from mass shooting scene, &lsquo;millionaires tax&rsquo; wins former Gov. Jay Inslee&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.kuow.org/2026-07-28/washington-states-millionaires-tax-wins-former-gov-jay-inslees-endorsement">endorsement</a>, and <a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/27/clark-county-washington-measles-outbreak-vaccination/">measles are on the rise</a> in Southwest WA.
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://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>

Seattle Police recover three guns from mass shooting scene, ‘millionaires tax’ wins former Gov. Jay Inslee’s endorsement, and measles are on the rise in Southwest WA.

Salmon are in trouble, and sea lions are getting the blame

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