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Wednesday Evening Headlines Feb 05, 2026

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Trump administration is using a “workaround” to retain Seattle’s U.S. attorney, Bill Gates responds to emails about him in Epstein files, and Olympic marmots are being considered for the endangered species list.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

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A procrastinator's guide to dining out on Valentine's Day Feb 04, 2026

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Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday this year.

If you’re planning to head out on your own or with your love, stick around.

Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh is here with some suggestions for dining out.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Feb 04, 2026

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WA Democrats’ ‘millionaires tax’ is here, PNW snowpack is in really bad shape, and Green River College ousts its president.

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

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At long last, light rail will connect Seattle to the Eastside Feb 03, 2026

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If you live or work on the Eastside, you’ve probably already saved the date: March 28th. That’s when light rail service will connect Seattle to the Eastside across I-90. KUOW growth and development reporter Joshua McNichols is here to dig into what this connection means. He’s co-host of the KUOW podcast, Booming.

Booming wants to know how this new light rail connection will change things for you. Email booming@kuow.org to share your thoughts.

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Monday Evening Headlines Feb 03, 2026

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Seattle officials respond to last week's gun violence near a school, Eddie Bauer might soon file for bankruptcy, and we're in for 6 more weeks of a pretty mild winter.

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

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WA wants to unmask ICE agents. That might not hold up in court Feb 02, 2026

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Washington state is moving to regulate how federal agents operate here.

A bill to ban face coverings for law enforcement just passed out of the state senate.

But how effective can it be? KUOW’s Amy Radil is here to break it down.

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Weekend Listen: Washington made it harder for CPS to separate families. Critics say kids are less safe Jan 31, 2026

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

Removing a child from their home can be very harmful for them.

And historically, child welfare workers were much more likely to take Black and Native American children away from their birth parents than other kids.

So, over the last several years, Washington state made policy changes to keep more birth families together.

But now, critics say those changes have gone too far and made children less safe, and they should be reversed.

A note to listeners: This story discusses child abuse and death.

Read Eilis’s story here.

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Friday Evening Headlines Jan 31, 2026

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Seattle businesses join national shutdown to protest Trump Administration, snow conditions remain bleak at WA ski resorts, and could WA get an income tax?

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

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Casual Friday with Phil Burton and Andrew Walsh Jan 30, 2026

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This week…

Seattle's grocery prices just went up.

A new all-ages music venue is coming to south Seattle.

And, you’ll be allowed to tap-to-pay on buses and trains soon.

Andrew Walsh, co-host of the Too Beautiful to Live podcast and Comedian Phil Burton are here to break down the week.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Jan 30, 2026

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Jury rules against Seattle over CHOP killing, ban on police face coverings moves forward in WA legislature, and Costco faces lawsuit over $5 chickens.

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

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