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What happens when a tree is illegally cut down?

Tree disputes between neighbors are very common. So what happens when a tree is illegally removed from your property? What are the legal limits on cutting down trees? Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Israel Piedra, a civil litigation lawyer in New Hampshire.
- Sacha Pfeiffer
Law & Courts

Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison for murders of Idaho college students

An judge sentenced Bryan Kohberger on Wednesday to multiple terms of life in prison for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Friends and relatives of the victims spoke at the sentencing.
- Lauren Paterson
Business

Trump says cutting interest rates will make homebuying cheaper. It's not that simple

President Trump argues that the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make buying a house cheaper. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warns that could backfire.
- Obed Manuel
Food

Best eats on Seattle’s $800 million waterfront

Seattle Times writers chat about the history of the waterfront and the food spots worth braving the crowds to check out on Seattle's new "front porch."
- Tan Vinh
What Trump's new crypto bill means for you

Last Friday, President Trump signed the GENIUS Act, the country’s first major cryptocurrency law. So, what does this new regulation mean for Washington state?
- Maleeha Syed
World

Thai and Cambodian soldiers fire at each other in disputed border area

Thai and Cambodian soldiers fired at each other in contested border area Thursday after the nations downgraded their diplomatic relations in a rapidly escalating dispute.
- The Associated Press
Politics

Frustrated by NIMBYs, states are trying to force cities to build affordable housing

Utah's leaders worry skyrocketing home prices are keeping young people from creating wealth. It's among a growing number of states — red and blue — passing laws to promote more affordable places.
- Jennifer Ludden
Economy

Murray says Trump's Canadian tariffs could cause costly rift with WA

Sen. Patty Murray is warning about the potential fallout between Washington state and one of its closest trade allies, as a result of the Trump administration's impending tariffs.
- Noel Gasca
Wednesday Evening Headlines

Brian Kohberger is going to jail for the rest of his life, Folklorico Festival is canceled due to concerns about immigration enforcement, and President's Trump push for AI data centers might present a problem in Washington. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.
- Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Animals

Witness recounts cougar attack of 4-year-old, rescue by dad in Olympic National Park

A 4-year-old boy was dragged from a popular trail by a cougar Sunday on Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park. A New Jersey man visiting the Northwest with his wife recalls what it was like to witness the aftermath of the attack.
- Stephen Howie

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