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Thursday Evening Headlines Apr 09, 2026

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New lawsuit challenges millionaires tax, Mayor Wilson announces new shelter site in Interbay, and Seattle Storm broadcaster Elise Woodward is leaving for Portland.

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

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Meet some of the wrestlers reviving Sumo in Seattle Apr 09, 2026

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Sumo tournaments in Seattle have a long history.

And they’re growing in popularity.

We’ll take a trip to a Rain City Sumo practice and meet some wrestlers.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Apr 08, 2026

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WA declares an emergency drought, masked ICE agents arrest man at Seattle Immigration Court, and legendary mountain climber Jim Whittaker dies.

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

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Washington is betting against the rise of prediction markets Apr 08, 2026

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Gambling in Washington state can be a challenge - if you want to bet on your favorite sports team, you have to physically go to a casino.

But prediction markets like Kalshi and Robinhood are just a download away.

They say they’re different from traditional gambling apps and are willing to go to court to prove it.

We’ll hear more from KUOW’s Clare McGrane.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Apr 07, 2026

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Iranian Americans protest at Seattle City Hall, Snohomish County says the months-long measles outbreak has ended, and the Seattle Japanese Garden will temporarily close this summer.

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

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This ferry from WA to B.C. is running 7 years late Apr 07, 2026

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Before the pandemic, you could take a Washington State Ferry from Anacortes to Sidney, British Columbia. We’ve just entered the 7th season without service. Now, some ferry riders are suing. We talk with journalist Tom Banse who's written about this for the Washington State Standard.

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Monday Evening Headlines Apr 06, 2026

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3 Gray whales died over the last few days, Tacoma wants Sound Transit to expand light rail service south, and the fire season forecast is smoky.

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

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Sound Transit asks West Seattle to keep the faith Apr 06, 2026

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With the 1 and 2 Lines connected across Lake Washington, Sound Transit is looking to its next major projects.

Trains to West Seattle, Ballard, and Tacoma have all been approved by voters.

But it’s not all smooth sailing.

We’ll get into what we know about West Seattle's light rail journey with West Seattle Blog's Tracy Record.

Read some of her recent reporting on this here and here.

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Weekend Listen: Nearly 3 years after outcry, audit finds rural Washington jail in a better place, how Northwest tribes are working to take care of their food waste, and how microbes could protect Pacific Northwest buildings from the Cascadia earthquake Apr 04, 2026

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

First, nearly three years after a young man died by suicide in Klickitat county jail in south-central Washington, a new audit finds conditions are better.

Next, the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes view their traditional food as something that deserves the utmost respect. So, they're working to save food from the dump.

And finally, a research team from Portland State University is working on a way to protect buildings from earthquakes… using microbes.

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Friday Evening Headlines Apr 03, 2026

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WA files suit over Trump's vote-by-mail order, SPD temporarily shuts down license plate readers, and Mayor Wilson wants taller, denser, faster housing growth.

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

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