Washington state is continuing to recommend 16 vaccines for children and adolescents, in line with the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Mike Solan, the high-profile and divisive president of the Seattle Police Officer’s Guild, is no longer seeking reelection, he announced last week. His second term ends next month.

Evacuations driven by flood risk cost retailers and other businesses in the Skagit Valley tens of thousands of dollars, but the damage to one iconic product from the region appears to be minimal.

NPR's Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.

#BREAKING from me and Jennifer Jacobs - additional reporting on the strikes in Venezuela.

Whether you’re planning to say goodbye to 2025 at a bar with friends, or revel under fireworks at the Space Needle, King County Metro is reminding people they can ride transit for free tonight.

For the last few years, Spaccarotelli has only been opening the Shanty Tavern on Friday nights for beer and live music. His three daughters and his grandkids are here to help him out through the busy closing night on Dec. 19.

The 94-year-old owner of the Shanty Tavern in north Seattle is retiring after more than six decades behind the bar. His family — plus longtime regulars — raised their glasses recently for the Shanty’s last call.

It isn’t clear where the 36 people sleeping at the shelter will go, as the only overnight spot in the neighborhood can’t afford to stay open.

Steves purchased the property to prevent it from closing. Many homeless people had come to depend on the Lynnwood Hygiene Center, which had operated rent-free on the property since 2020. n.pr/3MKbmJH

To avoid crashing into big, floating logs, King County Water Taxis use tools straight out of a spy movie: infrared goggles. www.kuow.org/stories/afte...

This is how much water fell over flooded parts of Western Washington. It doesn’t take into account the rain that fell elsewhere. That’s A LOT of water.

Farmers near the Green River in South King County say the flooding they’ve experienced this month is unlike anything in recent memory. Now the water is receding — and the work ahead looks overwhelming.

About half of the 80 people sleeping overnight at the Auburn shelter are children, including a 6-week-old baby.

Don Was digs into the Blue Note Records vault for a different kind of Christmas playlist, bringing together rare cuts, classics and deep grooves from across the label's history. n.pr/3YAyxso

More than 80 people are sleeping at an emergency flood shelter in Auburn because of the floods. About half of them are children, including a 6-week-old baby. @kuow.org www.kuow.org/stories/depr...

Hundreds of people in Auburn and Pacific — in the south end of King County — were forced to leave their homes early Tuesday morning because of the flooding White River.

A second Pacific cold front will cross the Pacific Northwest Wednesday followed by another atmospheric river event. These will mean additional periods of gusty winds, mountain snow, and heavy to excessive rainfall with a renewed flooding threat. Make sure to check weather.gov for the latest.

The @kuow.org newsroom has been all hands on deck with its coverage of the floods in western Washington... On Seattle Now's PM episode we have a roundup of our coverage @caseyworks.bsky.social @joshuamcnichols.bsky.social @anndornfeld.bsky.social

River flooding in Skagit County is reaching catastrophic levels and local officials say communities are not out of the woods yet. @kuow.org journalists are scattered throughout the region, delivering the latest news. Follow along here: www.kuow.org/stories/go-n...

Local organizers had planned to include the June 26 game with Seattle's Pride celebrations. Then, FIFA announced the match would include Egypt and Iran, two countries where gay rights are nil. n.pr/4iLmW2U

Attention: many parts of the Duwamish and Green River Trail are closed to access this morning due to flooding concerns

Arlene Wagner has been collecting nutcrackers for nearly 50 years. Now, she's got one of the largest collections in the world, housed at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in Washington.

Over two miles of cables, 500 lighting fixtures, and 200 speakers are required to pull the show off.

A tsunami that starts in Alaska can reach the Washington coast in less than four hours.

Washington and other West Coast states are continuing to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns who weigh more than 4.5 pounds, despite a new CDC panel recommendation that the virus only be given to babies of mothers who test positive for the virus.

This month, packs of feral Santas rove the streets of Seattle: SantaCon is on. Not everyone loves the frolicking; some places ban the revelers. But Pioneer Square bartenders say SantaCon brings in some of the best business of the year. Last year I went behind the bar: www.kuow.org/stories/holl...

1st & Pike Plaza is a temporary Christmas tree pen, so if you live downtown and need one check it out!

Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear. At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.

“Motorcycle riding has always kind of been an act of rebellion – and, in a lot of ways, being queer is rebellion just innately.”

The history of Seattle's motorcycle culture has been shaped by women and the Queer community. Learn about these stories and check out some really cool motos at @mohaiseattle.bsky.social's new exhibit, "Kickstands Up!" www.kuow.org/stories/moha...

NEWS: King County Councilmembers Teresa Mosqueda and Steffanie Fain, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, and Tukwila Mayor Thomas McLeod will be the newest members of the Sound Transit board of directors, Executive Zahilay's office has just announced.

South King County is getting more light rail on Saturday We dig into what's coming on Seattle Now @nickdeshais.bsky.social @trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1CHs...

Carlile's first Tiny Desk in 13 years.

Giving Tuesday, huh? Time for a @kuow.org appreciation thread: www.kuow.org/donate/GT202...

The KUOW Book Club is reading "Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler" by Susana M. Morris this month.

A new show at Miami's Museum of Graffiti traces the origins and development of street art. What began in the 1970s with teenagers tagging New York subway cars has grown into a worldwide art movement. n.pr/44J1CFs

Amid the increase of reports of ICE arrests in the cities surrounding Seattle over the past weeks, a member of a federally recognized tribe says she was also stopped and interrogated by apparent immigration officials.

Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.

Light show at the xmas tree lot.

Have you ever seen a bike lane sweeper - pulled behind a bike? Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails. My @kuow.org story: www.kuow.org/stories/clea...

It is time. youtu.be/k56qVuJ8zt4?...

Some great window art at University Book Store by Iveta VaičUle. I especially love the gum wall

If you want to know more about the community where I live, look no further! Our love language is meat 🥩✍️🎯

In this rural area, the meat draw is the big night of the week. Everybody from all the nearby towns pack into the old bar.

@kuow.org's daily news podcast, Seattle Now, hit a big milestone this week: 3 million downloads so far in 2025! Huge props to the amazing people that make this show happen everyday. Listen & subscribe here: www.kuow.org/podcasts/sea...

Last night I got a coffee at a small, pop-up stand on the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop. Really enjoyed pulling the bike over grabbing a hot drink right next to the trail.

"...between each set of unusual and handpicked songs, an actual human being with knowledge and heart will explain why they care — and why you should too. The results can be deep, surprising, incredibly human, and wildly satisfying." Lovely tribute to college radio: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/s...

Just sat outside in the sunshine like a lizard under a heat lamp. Get outside if you're in Seattle!

Spill-response crews planned to start digging up a blueberry farm near Everett on Tuesday to find the cause of a jet-fuel spill that shut down the Pacific Northwest’s primary oil pipeline.