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Tuesday Evening Headlines Jun 25, 2025

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Seattle bans algorithmic rent-setting software, WA Rep. Schrier grills RFK Jr. over vaccines, and officials say fugitive Travis Decker may not be alive.

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

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AI could mean fewer tech jobs in Seattle Jun 24, 2025

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In a recent memo to employees, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said artificial intelligence is ultimately going to mean fewer jobs at the company, as AI transforms how work gets done. Geekwire co-founder Todd Bishop is here to talk about what AI could mean for Amazon, and Seattle's tech industry as a whole.

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Monday Evening Headlines Jun 23, 2025

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The Department of Justice sues Washington over a mandatory reporter law, the state sees another measles case, and if you see a seal pup, stay back.

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

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It takes a lot of work to maintain WA's trails. You can help Jun 23, 2025

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Good stewardship of our public lands is important, especially now that the federal government has cut some workers.

Anna Roth from Washington Trails Association takes us to one of Washington's most popular trails to talk about some ways to steward the state's forestland.

Check out the Washington Trails Association’s website to learn more about how to show your love and support for Washington’s public lands.

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How to Find Your PNW Pinball Family Jun 21, 2025

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW Podcast, Meet Me Here…

Meet Me Here’s Dyer Oxley is a pinball fan - but don’t call him a pinhead.

A pinball renaissance is happening across the Northwest, thanks to a fervent community that frequently gathers, holds tournaments, and keeps these machines flipping.

Seattle ranks second in the United States in terms of how many pinball games the city has and how many establishments offer pinball.

Dyer’s gonna show his co-hosts Jeannie Yandel and Katie Campbell the art of pinballing, and then, we’ll hear from a couple of PNW Pinball pros.

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Friday Evening Headlines Jun 20, 2025

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Builders in the Puget Sound region say tariffs are impacting housing construction, one of Seattle's most iconic brands is reaching its end, and today is the longest day of the year, but don't think TOO hard about the Big Dark.

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

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Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Phil Burton Jun 20, 2025

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This week…

Sea lions are toasting the summer at Shilshole… and maybe overstaying their welcome, just a bit.

70,000 demonstrators in Seattle earned a gold star from SPD.

And would you rather live in a castle or missile silo? Both are for sale in our region if you’ve got at least a cool million.

Author Geraldine DeRuiter and comedian Phil Burton are here to break down the week.

Zillow Listings:
Vashon Island Castle

Lincoln County Bunker

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Thursday Art Walking 101 Jun 19, 2025

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“Art walks humanize the viewing experience and create camaraderie, or at least, if not, create camaraderie, allow the opportunity for it.”

That’s how local artist and art administrator Tommy Gregory describes art walks in Seattle. Our city is home to a dozen art walks and counting, including the longest-running art walk in the nation. Tommy loves this about Seattle - he usually goes to a handful of different art walks a month, often by himself. So he’s the perfect guide to tell us how to enjoy ourselves and connect with artists and other art walk participants.

Tommy talks about the Pioneer Square Art Walk, which happens on the first Thursday of each month, and the Capitol Hill Art Walk, which happens on the second Thursday of each month.

Here are some of Tommy’s recommendations for where to stop on each art walk.

Pioneer Square:

Capitol Hill:

Other Art Walks:

Georgetown’s ART ATTACK on second Saturdays
Edmonds Third Thursday Art Walk
Tacoma Third Thursday Art Walk
Bellingham First Friday Art Walk

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Jun 18, 2025

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Microsoft employees brace for mass layoffs, Seattle sues Trump over frozen public safety grants, and Seattle gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth.

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

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Seattle hosts 750K soccer fans next year. Are we ready? Jun 18, 2025

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The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is coming to Seattle.

The city now has less than a year before it welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors.

There’s plenty of time for the city to meet some of its goals, before the players try to score theirs.

Will it be a win-win for the city?

Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here with a preview of what’s to come.

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