Cheers to the bus driver! Seattle’s Nathan Vass turns his daily bus exchanges into a book When you board a Metro bus that Nathan Vass is driving, he’ll make a point of saying hello to you and every other passenger who climbs aboard. He’ll then be on the intercom announcing every single stop, and in between he’ll talk with people sitting at the front of the bus. And when you step off the bus, he says goodbye. Libby Denkmann
ICE agents at Seattle courthouse arrest people whose deportation hearings are dismissed People showing up for hearings at the Seattle Immigration Court this week are facing something new. Federal immigration agents wait in the courthouse hallways to arrest people if their deportation proceedings are dismissed by a judge. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
To recuse or not to recuse? The Seattle City Council debates an ethics conundrum The Seattle City Council is scheduled to debate a change to the city's ethics policy Thursday. Current rules require council members to recuse themselves if they have a financial conflict of interest, which can mean some districts aren't fully represented in a vote. A proposed bill would make it easier for members to vote on legislation they have an interest in, but still require them to disclose any potential conflicts. Paige Browning Play AudioListen 6 mins
3 Pioneer Square shooting victims identified, including 19-year-old woman Three victims who died in a shooting early Saturday morning outside a Pioneer Square nightclub have been identified by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. Noel Gasca
Barnes & Noble to take over University Book Store space in Seattle's U District After more than 100 years in business as an independent bookstore, the University Book Store in Seattle’s U District will soon be home to Barnes & Noble. Katie Campbell
No arrests in Pioneer Square shooting that killed 3. Seattle Police requests video from black Tesla Seattle police continue to search for suspects and clues after four young people were gunned down outside a Pioneer Square nightclub early Saturday morning. Three of the shooting victims died. The fourth remained in critical condition Monday. KUOW Staff
On your mark, get set, read! Seattle Public Library's Book Bingo is back and bigger than ever The moment Seattle's bookworms have been training (reading) for is upon us: Book Bingo kicks off today. But there's a lot more competition in the field this year. That's because adult Book Bingo has expanded to include the King County Library System. Katie Campbell
Rediscover Seattle with this 'professional' pedestrian's 20-mile saunter across the city We all know that a walk outside is good for the mind and body. But what about a 20-mile stroll down the entire isthmus of Seattle? A local walking enthusiast has one planned for Saturday. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 5 mins
Seattle’s 135-year-old ‘irrational’ love affair with Bartell Drugs draws to a sad close We learned recently that all of the remaining Bartell Drugs stores will close this year unless Rite Aid finds a buyer. KUOW’s Kim Malcolm reached out to local historian Feliks Banel to mark the sad final chapter of a remarkable business story. They talked about what led to the moment in 1890 when 22-year-old pharmacist George H. Bartell Sr. bought a drug store in Seattle, and what happened next. Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 6 mins
Washington cities are decriminalizing magic mushrooms. Could a psychedelic ‘renaissance’ take hold statewide? Resolutions have decriminalized psilocybin in cities across Western Washington. Studies show psychedelics can help people suffering from trauma, depression, and anxiety. And more people are microdosing for their mental health. Stephen Howie
