If you’re planning your summer travel right now, here’s something you've got to figure out: Beginning on May 7th, you won’t be able to board a flight in the U.S. without a “REAL ID.” It’s identification that complies with security standards set by the federal government. Seattle Now Senior Producer Andy Hurst tells us about 

Information on how to get an enhanced driver's license or ID card in Washington state can be found here.

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If you&rsquo;re planning your summer travel right now, here&rsquo;s something you've got to figure out:&nbsp;Beginning on May 7th, you won&rsquo;t be able to board a flight in the U.S. without a <a href="https://www.dhs.gov/real-id">&ldquo;REAL ID.&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;It&rsquo;s identification that complies with security standards set by the federal government. Seattle Now Senior Producer Andy Hurst tells us about&nbsp;
Information on how to get an enhanced driver's license or ID card in Washington state can be <a href="https://realidwa.com/">found here</a>.
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If you’re planning your summer travel right now, here’s something you've got to figure out: Beginning on May 7th, you won’t be able to board a flight in the U.S. without a “REAL ID.” It’s identification that complies with security standards set by the federal government. Seattle Now Senior Producer Andy Hurst is here to clarify what we need to know about the deadline.

Traveling soon? Make sure you have "REAL ID"

Seattle is hosting a major international sporting event next month.

But the FIFA Men’s World Cup isn’t Seattle’s first rodeo.

Back in 1990, the city hosted the Goodwill Games.

Daniel Beekman is here from the Seattle Times to tell us about the games and what they can teach us about the upcoming matches.

Read more about it here.

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Seattle is hosting a major international sporting event next month.
But the FIFA Men&rsquo;s World Cup isn&rsquo;t Seattle&rsquo;s first rodeo.
Back in 1990, the city hosted the Goodwill Games.
Daniel Beekman is here from the Seattle Times to tell us about the games and what they can teach us about the upcoming matches.
Read more about it <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/before-the-world-cup-a-seattle-sports-spectacle-helped-thaw-cold-war/">here</a>.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<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>.

Seattle is hosting a major international sporting event next month.  But the FIFA Men’s World Cup isn’t Seattle’s first rodeo.  Back in 1990, the city hosted the Goodwill Games.  Daniel Beekman is here from the Seattle Times to tell us about the games and what they can teach us about the upcoming matches.

Decades before the World Cup, Seattle hosted the Goodwill Games

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…

First, public defenders are looking to reform Washington's bail system, but not everyone is on board.

Next, we visit the Yakima Nation, who say they feel pushed aside for energy development.

And finally, beavers have a complicated relationship with Washington landowners. But they’re learning to coexist.

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom&hellip;
First, public defenders are looking to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/public-defenders-ask-wa-supreme-court-to-put-new-limits-on-cash-bail">reform Washington's bail system</a>, but not everyone is on board.
Next, we visit the Yakima Nation, who <a href="https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-05-11/the-yakama-nation-says-it-feels-pushed-aside-for-energy-developments-theyre-working-to-protect-sacred-sites">say they feel pushed aside for energy development</a>.
And finally, beavers have a complicated relationship with Washington landowners. <a href="https://www.nwpb.org/local/2026-05-13/landowners-conservationists-finding-new-ways-to-deal-with-beaver-problems">But they&rsquo;re learning to coexist</a>.
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>.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…  First, public defenders are looking to reform Washington's bail system, but not everyone is on board.  Next, we visit the Yakima Nation, who say they feel pushed aside for energy development.  And finally, beavers have a complicated relationship with Washington landowners. But they’re learning to coexist. 

Weekend Listen: Public defenders spark debate about changing Washington’s bail system, the Yakima Nation says it feels pushed aside for energy developers, and landowners and conservationists are trying to deal with beaver problems

Undocumented foster kids are suing Washington state, Seattle installs public toilets ahead of the World Cup, and Starbucks lays off more employees.

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.

Undocumented foster kids are suing Washington state, Seattle installs public toilets ahead of the World Cup, and Starbucks lays off more employees.
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.
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>.

Undocumented foster kids are suing Washington state, Seattle installs public toilets ahead of the World Cup, and Starbucks lays off more employees.

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