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WA schools have budget issues that could get worse, and in Ridgefield, pressure for growth clashes with wildlife Sep 26, 2026

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Students are back in class, as schools try to make things work with fewer staff. KNKX’s Anna Marie Yanny reports that school districts are dealing with budget pressures that could get even worse.

Ridgefield is one of the fastest-growing cities in Washington. Part of the attraction is its peaceful waterfront. But now, that area is slated for development, and some residents are pushing back on what that could mean for the character of the city and its wildlife. Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Elena Neale-Sacks reports.

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Friday Evening Headlines Sep 25, 2026

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Man accused of killing UW student had a history of psychosis, some legacy forests won't be protected after all, and crews from the U.S. and Canada work together to untangle a humpback whale.

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

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Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Chase Hutchinson Sep 25, 2026

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This week…

Tourism from Seattle's World Cup matches brought in close to a billion dollars.

A stretch of road in downtown Seattle was almost stuck with a permanent paint job.

And Seattle is getting its first official Monopoly board in almost 30 years.

Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Critic Chase Hutchinson are here to break down the week.

Find a family story time near you.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Sep 24, 2026

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Starbucks is closing 250 stores in North America, Alaska Airlines is increasing flights out of Everett's Paine Field, and the Mariners will not be playing in the postseason this year.

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

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The PNW is a hotspot for female solo travel Sep 24, 2026

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Fall is an underrated time to travel, and solo travel is on the rise.

We’ll hear why the Pacific Northwest is a top destination for female solo travelers from local travel writer Susan Stephens.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Sep 23, 2026

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Mayor Wilson unveils budget proposal, Seattle bans algorithmic grocery pricing, and Seattle's World Cup matches brought in nearly $900 million dollars.

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

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SOAP and SODA were supposed to improve public safety. Are they? Sep 23, 2026

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Two years ago, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed two exclusion laws into effect in Seattle.

SOAP and SODA were meant to deter drug use and prostitution.

Lately they haven’t gotten much use.

KUOW digital reporter Cornelius Hocker will explain why.

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