Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson issues an executive order to increase housing construction, the Trump administration has moved to open up more public lands to logging and other development, and Matthews Beach has reopened while 3 others are closed.

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. 

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.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson issues an executive order to increase housing construction, the Trump administration has moved to open up more public lands to logging and other development, and Matthews Beach has reopened while 3 others are closed.
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.&nbsp;<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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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 Mayor Katie Wilson issues an executive order to increase housing construction, the Trump administration has moved to open up more public lands to logging and other development, and Matthews Beach has reopened while 3 others are closed.

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Tacoma’s Northwest ICE Processing Center is one of the largest in the country.

But while ICE uses the center for processing and detention, they don’t actually own it.

That may change as the agency looks to expand its footprint in the Seattle area.

KUOW’s Gustavo Sagrero will tell us more.

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.

Tacoma&rsquo;s Northwest ICE Processing Center is one of the largest in the country.
But while ICE uses the center for processing and detention, they don&rsquo;t actually own it.
That may change as the agency looks to expand its footprint in the Seattle area.
KUOW&rsquo;s Gustavo Sagrero will tell us more.
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>

Tacoma’s Northwest ICE Processing Center is one of the largest in the country.  But while ICE uses the center for processing and detention, they don’t actually own it.  That may change as the agency looks to expand its footprint in the Seattle area.  KUOW’s Gustavo Sagrero will tell us more.

ICE could take over Tacoma's immigrant lockup

Mayor Wilson faces increased pressure over police cameras, hunger strike ends at Tacoma immigrant lockup, and we explore why orcas are making so many appearances this summer.

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

The interview in today's episode was produced by Natalie Newcomb.

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.

Mayor Wilson faces <a href="https://www.kuow.org/politics/2026-08-17/lobbying-intensifies-in-seattle-over-surveillance-cameras">increased pressure</a> over police cameras, hunger strike ends at Tacoma immigrant lockup, and we explore why orcas are making so many appearances this summer.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
The interview in today's episode was produced by Natalie Newcomb.
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&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>

Mayor Wilson faces increased pressure over police cameras, hunger strike ends at Tacoma immigrant lockup, and we explore why orcas are making so many appearances this summer.

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Over the last decade, power outages in Seattle have gotten twice as long, on average.

They’re also getting more frequent

One of the driving forces are underground power lines from the 1960s.

Meanwhile, rates are going up.

Soundside co-host David Kroman is here to talk about it.

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.

Over the last decade, power outages in Seattle have gotten twice as long, on average.
They&rsquo;re also getting more frequent
One of the driving forces are underground power lines from the 1960s.
Meanwhile, rates are going up.
Soundside co-host David Kroman is here to talk about it.
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>

Over the last decade, power outages in Seattle have gotten twice as long, on average.  They’re also getting more frequent  One of the driving forces are underground power lines from the 1960s.  Meanwhile, rates are going up.  Soundside co-host David Kroman is here to talk about it.

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