A ruling is in on a court case regarding the future of Denny Blaine Park, a pick for a new US Attorney in Seattle was fired by the Trump Administration within 45 minutes, and Washington is inching closer to full-time Daylight Saving Time.

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A ruling is in on a court case regarding the future of Denny Blaine Park, a pick for a new US Attorney in Seattle was fired by the Trump Administration within 45 minutes, and Washington is inching closer to full-time Daylight Saving Time.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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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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A pick for a new US Attorney in Seattle was fired by the Trump Administration within 45 minutes, the Downtown Seattle Association has released new World Cup impact numbers, and Washington is inching closer to full-time Daylight Saving Time.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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It’s estimated that millions of Americans have learned through home genetic tests that they’re not actually biologically related to a parent. 

Most aren’t prepared for this surprise. And many aren’t briefed with informed consent before getting the news. 

Betty Cohn has a Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics from the University of Washington. For her dissertation, she spoke with people who had this experience.

To learn more before doing genetic testing, check out this Genetic Testing Consent Informational Flyer

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It&rsquo;s estimated that millions of Americans have learned through home genetic tests that they&rsquo;re not actually biologically related to a parent.&nbsp;
Most aren&rsquo;t prepared for this surprise. And many aren&rsquo;t briefed with informed consent before getting the news.&nbsp;
Betty Cohn has a Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics from the University of Washington. For her dissertation, she spoke with people who had this experience.
To learn more before doing genetic testing, check out this&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/dnadiagnostic/resources/genetic-testing_-consent.pdf">Genetic Testing Consent Informational Flyer</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.&nbsp;
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It’s estimated that millions of Americans have learned through home genetic tests that they’re not actually biologically related to a parent.   Most aren’t prepared for this surprise. And many aren’t briefed with informed consent before getting the news.   Betty Cohn has a Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics from the University of Washington. For her dissertation, she spoke with people who had this experience. 

Who's my dad? When genetic testing gets complicated.

Governor Bob Ferguson kicked off a campaign to keep the newly-passed "Millionaire's Tax," Washington tribes are suing the federal government, and FAFSA may soon be a graduation requirement in Washington.

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. 

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Governor Bob Ferguson kicked off a campaign to keep the newly-passed "Millionaire's Tax," Washington tribes are suing the federal government, and FAFSA may soon be a graduation requirement in Washington.
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. <a href="https://www.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>

Governor Bob Ferguson kicked off a campaign to keep the newly-passed "Millionaire's Tax," Washington tribes are suing the federal government, and FAFSA may soon be a graduation requirement in Washington.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

Tuesday Evening Headlines

If you’re heading out into the wilderness this summer, be prepared for bears and other wildlife.

Recent viral encounters with bison and bears underscore how vulnerable we can be in the great outdoors.

Conservationist and podcast host Chris Morgan talks about how to balance fun and safety while out in nature.

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.

If you&rsquo;re heading out into the wilderness this summer, be prepared for bears and other wildlife.
Recent viral encounters with bison and bears underscore how vulnerable we can be in the great outdoors.
Conservationist and podcast host Chris Morgan talks about how to balance fun and safety while out in nature.
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.&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>

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