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Tuesday Evening Headlines Aug 05, 2026

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Spokane arson suspect makes court appearance, feds grant emergency declaration for wildfires, and Zillow lays off more than 500 workers.

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

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A view from Spokane's worst natural disaster Aug 04, 2026

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More than 8,000 acres have burned in three major fires raging north of Spokane.

Hotels and the convention center are filled with families who had to flee on short notice…some are returning to find their homes burned. Here in Seattle, prepare for smoke.

We get the view from Spokane with Northwest Public Broadcasting’s Senior Correspondent Anna King.

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Monday Evening Headlines Aug 04, 2026

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Wildfires are raging in Spokane and across Washington, tomorrow is the last day to vote in Washington's August primary, and several venues and event producers are asking Seattle Mayor Katie to turn CCTV cameras back on and expand the program.

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

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A last-minute primary election guide Aug 03, 2026

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Time is running out to vote in Washington’s August 4th primary election.

Before you drop your ballot into a drop box, KUOW politics editor Cat Smith is here to help explain the races and candidates you’ll be voting on.

Find KUOW's voting guide here.

Correction: An earlier version of this episode called Jamie Pedersen a member of the State House. Peterson is the state Senate majority leader.

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Weekend Listen: We preview Seattle's District 5 race, and tribal traditions come to life as annual canoe journey lands at Nisqually Aug 01, 2026

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

First, as Seattleites reel from the city's worst mass shooting in years, North Seattle voters are poised to pick a new city councilmember. That race that will likely be defined by gun violence. KUOW’s Scott Greenstone reports.

And, tribal families from around the Northwest have been traveling in traditional cedar canoes since mid July, part of an annual canoe journey. The theme of this year’s journey is “healing through our waters by honoring our ancestors.” The destination is the Nisqually Medicine Creek Potlach, near Olympia. KNKX environment reporter Bellamy Pailthorp got an invitation to ride along during a practice with the Nisqually Canoe Family. She brings us this audio postcard.

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Friday Evening Headlines Jul 31, 2026

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Mayor Wilson announces new interim police chief, Sound Transit releases timeline for light rail to Ballard, and fire season in the PNW is off to a roaring start.

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

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Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Geraldine DeRuiter Jul 31, 2026

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This week, the Blue Angels are causing excitement and anger in Seattle once again, 2 mystery base jumpers jumped off the Space Needle and haven't been found, and hundreds of law school graduates in the state had their bar exam cancelled.

Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and Author Geraldine DeRuiter are here to break down the week.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Jul 31, 2026

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Seattle Police Chief resigns, WA Supreme Court rules against WSU in hazing case, and the Seattle Storm's co-owner is suspended.

The interview in this episode was produced by John O'Brien.

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Salmon are in trouble, and sea lions are getting the blame Jul 30, 2026

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Salmon are a part of our identity here in the Pacific Northwest, but the population has struggled in recent years.

Federal lawmakers think they have a solution. It involves the systematic culling of another northwest staple: pinnipeds, or seals and sea lions.

We’ll hear more from KUOW Reporter Cornelius Hocker about this debate.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Jul 29, 2026

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The latest on Sunday's shooting at Seattle Center, ocean monitoring equipment is returning to northwest waters, and Washington's state bar exam was canceled after technical difficulties.

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

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