Sue Bird was forever immortalized this past weekend, into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

After 21 years in Seattle, it’s easy to see why.

Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to paint the full picture of Sue Bird the player, activist and Seattle icon.

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Sue Bird was forever immortalized this past weekend, into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
After 21 years in Seattle, it&rsquo;s easy to see why.
Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to paint the full picture of Sue Bird the player, activist and Seattle icon.
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.
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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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Sue Bird was forever immortalized this past weekend, into the Basketball Hall of Fame.  After 21 years in Seattle, it’s easy to see why.  Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to paint the full picture of Sue Bird the player, activist and Seattle icon.

Sue Bird: superstar player, Seattle icon, Hall of Famer

Today, we’re bringing you the best from newsrooms across Washington…

First, an unusual wildfire recovery organization arrived in Spokane this past weekend. The Alta Heritage Foundation helps people recover their cremated loved ones from homes destroyed by wildfires.

Next, it's back to school season. That means many high school juniors and seniors are starting to think about college. But a maritime trade program in Clark County, Washington is charting a different course. 

And finally, Dolly Parton had a direct philanthropic impact on our region… Her Imagination Library serves millions of children nationwide, including around 85-thousand in Washington state.

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from newsrooms across Washington&hellip;
First, an unusual wildfire recovery organization arrived in Spokane this past weekend. The Alta Heritage Foundation <a href="https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-09-02/spr-news-today-finding-loved-ones-remains-in-the-ashes">helps people recover their cremated loved ones from homes destroyed by wildfires</a>.
Next, it's back to school season. That means many high school juniors and seniors are starting to think about college. But a <a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2026/08/31/vancouver-high-school-maritime-program-second-year/">maritime trade program in Clark County, Washington is charting a different course.&nbsp;</a>
And finally, Dolly Parton had a direct philanthropic impact on our region&hellip; Her Imagination Library serves millions of children nationwide, <a href="https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-09-02/families-reflect-on-impact-of-dolly-partons-imagination-library">including around 85-thousand in Washington state.</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;
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Today, we’re bringing you the best from newsrooms across Washington…  First, an unusual wildfire recovery organization arrived in Spokane this past weekend. The Alta Heritage Foundation helps people recover their cremated loved ones from homes destroyed by wildfires.  Next, it's back to school season. That means many high school juniors and seniors are starting to think about college. But a maritime trade program in Clark County, Washington is charting a different course.   And finally, Dolly Parton had a direct philanthropic impact on our region… Her Imagination Library serves millions of children nationwide, including around 85-thousand in Washington state.

Finding loved ones' remains in wildfire ashes, Vancouver high school maritime program embarks on Year 2, and families reflect on impact of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Bumbershoot visitors will see beefed up security at Seattle Center, light rail across Lake Washington is killing fish, and three Seattle research institutions are splitting a nearly $100 million grant.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

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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Bumbershoot visitors will see <a href="https://www.kuow.org/governing/2026-09-03/police-plan-more-staffing-at-bumbershoot-after-bite-of-seattle-shooting">beefed up security</a> at Seattle Center, light rail across Lake Washington is killing fish, and three Seattle research institutions are splitting a nearly $100 million grant.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.
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>

Bumbershoot visitors will see beefed up security at Seattle Center, light rail across Lake Washington is killing fish, and three Seattle research institutions are splitting a nearly $100 million grant.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

Seattle's students are back to school after a last-minute deal. 

Seahawks kick-off is right around the corner.

And Whidbey Island's most famous, witch-y movie Practical Magic is getting a sequel.

We’ve got a couple of KUOW’s biggest Seahawks fans, Zaki Hamid and Andy Hurst, 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 or on the KUOW App.

This week&hellip;
Seattle's students are back to school after a last-minute deal.&nbsp;
Seahawks kick-off is right around the corner.
And Whidbey Island's most famous, witch-y movie Practical Magic is getting a sequel.
We&rsquo;ve got a couple of KUOW&rsquo;s biggest Seahawks fans, Zaki Hamid and Andy Hurst, 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…  Seattle's students are back to school after a last-minute deal.   Seahawks kick-off is right around the corner.  And Whidbey Island's most famous, witch-y movie Practical Magic is getting a sequel.  We’ve got a couple of KUOW’s biggest Seahawks fans, Zaki Hamid and Andy Hurst, here to break down the week. 

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