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.

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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.
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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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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.

Tuesday Evening Headlines

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

First, people who live in the San Juan Islands in northwest Washington state enjoy a uniquely remote way of life. But their separation from the mainland can be a problem when it comes to getting timely health care.

Next, as the weather gets cooler, now may be a good time to prepare for the next heat wave. If you’ve made it this far with minimal A-C – we’ve got some tips to keep you going strong.

And finally, opioid addiction is one of the most devastating health crises facing our communities. Now, researchers in the Pacific Northwest are harnessing the power of the immune system to give people a better chance of recovery.

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.
First, people who live in the San Juan Islands in northwest Washington state enjoy a uniquely remote way of life. But their separation from the mainland <a href="https://www.kuow.org/health/2026-09-03/san-juan-islands-residents-brave-ferry-lines-medevacs-to-get-to-the-doctor">can be a problem when it comes to getting timely health care.</a>
Next, as the weather gets cooler, now may be a good time to prepare for the next heat wave. If you&rsquo;ve made it this far with minimal A-C &ndash; <a href="https://www.kuow.org/environment/2026-09-09/three-cheap-ways-to-stay-cool-in-seattle-without-a-c">we&rsquo;ve got some tips to keep you going strong.</a>
And finally, opioid addiction is one of the most devastating health crises facing our communities. Now, researchers in the Pacific Northwest <a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2026/09/10/all-science-no-fiction-vaccines-to-prevent-opioid-overdose/">are harnessing the power of the immune system to give people a better chance of recovery.</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 the KUOW Newsroom.  First, people who live in the San Juan Islands in northwest Washington state enjoy a uniquely remote way of life. But their separation from the mainland can be a problem when it comes to getting timely health care.  Next, as the weather gets cooler, now may be a good time to prepare for the next heat wave. If you’ve made it this far with minimal A-C – we’ve got some tips to keep you going strong.  And finally, opioid addiction is one of the most devastating health crises facing our communities. Now, researchers in the Pacific Northwest are harnessing the power of the immune system to give people a better chance of recovery.

San Juan Islands residents brave ferry lines, medevacs to get to the doctor, ways to stay cool in Seattle without A/C, Northwest researchers develop vaccines to prevent opioid overdose and support addiction recovery

Seattle leaders honor 9/11 victims and first responders, WA heat deaths last year may be four times higher than CDC numbers, and speed cameras are coming to three Seattle locations in 2027.

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

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Seattle leaders <a href="https://www.kuow.org/governing/2026-09-11/seattle-city-leaders-honor-9-11-victims-first-responders-on-25th-anniversary">honor</a> 9/11 victims and first responders, WA heat deaths last year may be <a href="https://www.kuow.org/climate/2026-09-10/heat-deaths-in-washington-state-last-year-may-be-four-times-as-high-as-records-show">four times higher</a> than CDC numbers, and speed cameras are coming to three Seattle locations in 2027.
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 leaders honor 9/11 victims and first responders, WA heat deaths last year may be four times higher than CDC numbers, and speed cameras are coming to three Seattle locations in 2027.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

Sound Transit says Light Rail to the eastside is killing fish. 

Seattle Public Schools is getting a little fancier with its new lunch options.

And Beth's Cafe is back to 24/7 service… 12 egg omelette, coming up.

Drag Artist Betty Wetter and Stranger Editor Vivian McCall are 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;
Sound Transit says Light Rail to the eastside is killing fish.&nbsp;
Seattle Public Schools is getting a little fancier with its new lunch options.
And Beth's Cafe is back to 24/7 service&hellip; 12 egg omelette, coming up.
Drag Artist Betty Wetter and Stranger Editor Vivian McCall 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…  Sound Transit says Light Rail to the eastside is killing fish.   Seattle Public Schools is getting a little fancier with its new lunch options.  And Beth's Cafe is back to 24/7 service… 12 egg omelette, coming up.  Drag Artist Betty Wetter and Stranger Editor Vivian McCall are here to break down the week.

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