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Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Seattle News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Seattle with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From tech developments to regional issues, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Seattle. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and…
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- Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Lynnwood Mayor Calls for Action on Youth Violence
A deadly shooting in Lynnwood’s shopping plaza has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving a 17-year-old in critical condition and sparking urgent calls…
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Bigg's Orcas on the Rise in Puget Sound
Bigg’s killer whales are on the rise in Puget Sound and Salish Sea, appearing far more frequently than a decade ago—especially in Bellingham Bay—thanks to…
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Governor Vetoes Environmental Bills
Governor Dunleavy just vetoed two bipartisan bills—one to tackle invasive species threatening Alaska’s ecosystems and economy, and another to ban polystyrene…
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Rural Opioid Funds Prioritized
Idaho’s opioid settlement council is rallying lawmakers to direct funds toward rural communities, prioritizing prevention for high-risk populations, mental…
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Willamette River Algae Crisis Deepens
A toxic algal bloom is choking the Willamette River near Ross Island, fueled by heat and drought—posing serious health risks. A $20 million fix involving…
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Teens Skipping Licenses, Slowing Voter Sign-Ups
Teens are driving less, which is quietly sabotaging voter registration — and civic groups are racing to fix it. With fewer teens getting licenses, states are…
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Budget Boost Turns to Long-Term Strain
Washington’s budget gets a short-term lifeline thanks to a surprise $1.5 billion windfall from a capital gains tax—double what was expected—helping cover an…
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States Crack Down on Street Homelessness
Two years after the Grants Pass ruling, homelessness crackdowns are exploding nationwide—with over 350 cities and 14 states rolling out harsh new laws. From…
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George Washington’s Pie Town
In a quirky twist of patriotism, George, Washington, turns its name into a sweet, sizzling spectacle—literally. Since 1957, this tiny town has baked a half-ton…
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Five Years Later, She Returned to Thank Them
Five years ago, Tara Chestnut was crushed by a boulder while checking fox dens near Mount Rainier—her survival owed to quick EMS response and a nearby road…
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Thurston’s Top Businesses Honored
Thurston County’s top businesses celebrated big wins at the Economic Development Council’s annual awards, spotlighting innovation, resilience, and community…
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High Rock Lookout Vandalized, Community Rallies
A historic 1930s fire lookout near Mount Rainier was brutally vandalized—doors smashed, windows shattered, and century-old restored ceiling materials…
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Timberland Library Cuts to Bridge $3.8M Gap
Timberland Regional Library faces a $3.8 million budget shortfall and is responding with smart, community-sensitive cuts: 14 admin staff will work two fewer…
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CLC Endorses Local Candidates for Key Offices
The Thurston-Lewis-Mason CLC just wrapped up its candidate endorsement process with a transparent twist—union members got to ask questions live. They’re…
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Lacey's CDBG Funds Final Hearing
Lacey’s got big plans for $337,000 in federal CDBG funds—here’s how you can shape them before it’s too late. The city’s final public hearing is Thursday, July…
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Housing Contracts Renewed Amid Oversight Debate
Big win for homeless services in Thurston County — forty-nine contracts renewed to keep shelters, outreach, and rental aid alive across Olympia, Lacey…
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Wall That Heals Brings Honor to Lacey
A traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, “The Wall That Heals,” stopped in Lacey, Washington, bringing a powerful moment of remembrance to…
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Strawberry Moon: What It Really Means
Don’t expect a pink or red moon — the June 29th full moon, dubbed the “strawberry moon,” looks just like any other full moon. The name honors the strawberry…
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66-Year-Old Driver Hits Tree Unbelted
A 66-year-old man from Lacey lost control of his car, veered into the wrong lane, and slammed into a tree on Route 13 near Yelm. Not wearing a seatbelt, he was…
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Washington’s Mail-In Voting Under Legal Scrutiny
Two landmark court cases are poised to reshape mail-in voting in Washington, with one heading to the U.S. Supreme Court and another halted by federal judges…
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Mail Ballot Order
A federal judge has blocked President Trump’s executive order aimed at reshaping mail-in voting by forcing the USPS to handle ballots with special barcode…
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Helicopter Rescue in Foggy Mountains
At 4:45 AM on a foggy Friday, Navy helicopter pilot Victoria Weckenbrock and her team launched into a perilous mountain rescue after a car plunged 250…
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Shoestring Circus Brings Dreamland to Olympia
Shoestring Circus is back in Olympia with a dazzling, sold-out return — their third year touring, they’re selling out shows and even added an extra night. This…
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Pride Match Turns Political in Seattle
When Egypt faced Iran in Seattle’s Pride Match, the stadium buzzed not just with soccer fever but with bold political expression. Fans decked in rainbow gear…
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Pregnant Woman Attacked by Pit Bulls
A pregnant woman in Tacoma was viciously attacked by two pit bulls on her due date, suffering multiple bites while holding her chihuahua — but she survived…
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Senator Calls Out Party for Targeting Families
State Senator Nikki Torres is blasting her own party for turning a family’s safety into political fodder after a man allegedly camped outside her home…
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Thurston County Updates: Housing, Business, and a Crash
Thurston County’s housing scene is heating up with a major affordable housing initiative finally gaining momentum, while Lacey’s long-awaited Meridian Market &…
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World Cup Fans and Weed in Seattle
As the World Cup heats up, Seattle’s cannabis scene is buzzing — but not quite as expected. Health officials warned visitors to ease into the city’s potent…
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Car Crash on Yelm Highway Sends One to Hospital
A car veered off Yelm Highway around 1:36 PM, slamming into a tree and igniting a fire. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, treating the critically injured…
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Washington's Budget Crisis Deepens
Washington faces a looming $500 million budget shortfall, forcing Governor Bob Ferguson to avoid tax hikes while protecting vital services and vulnerable…
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I-5 Gridlock Near Lacey
Traffic chaos hit I-5 in Washington state Friday afternoon when a disabled vehicle blocked both right lanes near Lacey, causing massive backups stretching back…
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Crowd Noise Measured by Seismologists
When the World Cup hit Seattle Stadium, scientists at the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network didn’t just watch the game—they measured the crowd’s seismic roar…
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Washington's Economy Under Pressure
Washington’s economy is under pressure, with sluggish job growth, higher unemployment, tech layoffs, and even business relocations on the horizon. Facing a…
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Iran vs Egypt A Fan's Moral Dilemma
When Iran takes on Egypt at the World Cup, Iranian Americans near Seattle are torn—caught between soccer passion and political pain. The echoes of last year’s…
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Mountain Crash Rescue Operation
Two guys survived a terrifying crash off a mountain cliff—250 feet down—only to find their wrecked car still dangling in a ravine with two people trapped…
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iPhone SOS Saves Lives After Cliff Crash
An iPhone’s SOS crash detection saved lives overnight in Pierce County when a rollover sent a car plummeting off a cliff—passengers activated the alert…
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Venezuela Earthquake Crisis Deepens
Venezuela is in crisis after a devastating double earthquake killed over 580 and injured nearly 3,000, with rescue teams racing against time as buildings…
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Tragedy in a Car Crash
A two-year-old girl died and another child was critically injured in a horrific car crash where the 21-year-old driver—allegedly intoxicated and distracted by…
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Oregon Celebrates 250 with Local Flavor
Oregon’s America 250 celebration is turning history into community—80 local projects across the state, funded by $250K in grants, are reimagining the nation’s…
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Celebrating Lamprey at Willamette Falls
Hundreds gathered at the fifth annual Yakama Nation Lamprey Celebration to honor the Pacific lamprey, an ancient, jawless fish vital to Northwest tribes. After…
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Idaho's Housing Crisis Deepens
Idaho’s housing boom isn’t keeping up with its population surge—new construction can’t match the influx of nearly ten thousand new residents in just a couple…
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Congressional Review Act Challenges Land Management Plans
A lawsuit in Oregon is threatening to upend how Congress uses the Congressional Review Act—and could invalidate hundreds of federal land management plans…
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Washington Joins Forces for Carbon Market
Washington, California, and Quebec are officially linking their carbon markets to create the world’s largest sub-national carbon trading system by 2027, aiming…
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Seattle and Surrounding Summer Events
Seattle’s heating up this weekend with non-stop fun: PrideFest and Parade downtown, Bremerton’s epic Bridge Blast with West Coast’s biggest fireworks…
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Venezuela Earthquake Crisis Deepens
Two devastating earthquakes—magnitude 7.2 and 7.5—have struck Venezuela’s La Guaira region, triggering one of the country’s worst disasters in a century. Over…
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King County’s World Cup Safety Operation
King County’s emergency teams are on full alert for the World Cup, deploying hundreds across agencies in a high-tech “war room” to monitor every angle—from…
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Illegal Campsite Leaves 4,600 lbs of Trash
In Clallam County, Washington, deputies tackled a shocking mess at the Slab Camp Trailhead—over 4,600 pounds of trash dumped illegally, including tires…
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Storage Unit Heist Leaves 13 Guns Missing
A thief busted in connection with a brazen storage unit heist in Issaquah stole 13 firearms and other gear, using surveillance footage to track his movements…
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Seattle Weekend: Pride, Pirates & Festivals
Pride Month wraps up with Seattle’s big parade and festivals across Puget Sound, while Joint Base Lewis-McChord celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks and…
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Affordable Housing Takes Root in Olympia
Olympia’s newest affordable housing neighborhood is taking shape, with Habitat for Humanity building 112 homes for seniors, people with disabilities, and…
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Meridian Market, Via Susina, and New Leadership
Construction has begun on the Meridian Market & Gas in northeast Lacey, a project that sparked fierce local opposition over traffic and school proximity — now…
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Supreme Court Ends TPS Protections
The Supreme Court just gutted a key safety net for immigrants, ruling that the government can end Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands —…
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Kohberger Defense Costs Skyrocket
Bryan Kohberger’s defense has already spent nearly $5.5 million — and that’s not even the full story. With prosecution and investigation costs piled on…
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Hot Saw Unlimited Weekend Event
Get ready to feel the adrenaline—Hot Saw Unlimited is heating up this weekend with high-speed power tool showdowns, fierce competitors, and crowd-pumping…