Seattle Now

For the last decade, ocean observatories have been floating in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Now, the Trump Administration is dismantling them. KUOW environment John Ryan was the first to report that buoys off Washington and Oregon have already been removed. He tells about the impact for scientists and the fishing industry.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, ahead of the World Cup, Mayor Katie Wilson’s administration has boasted about opening new shelter beds to get homeless people off the streets. But sweeps are continuing, and possibly even increasing. Next, local government agencies have spent more than $100 million dollars on the World Cup in Washington state. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch counted the money and explores whether it’s worth it.  And finally, Gays Eating Garlic Bread in the Park - a local Pride event that drew hundreds of people together this month in Seattle. What started as a humble picnic two years ago - has grown into a viral event. 

Changes are coming to Aurora Avenue North, and Seattle is preparing for an upcoming heat advisory, as well as Monday's World Cup match. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

This week… The World Cup is here, so we brought in two soccer experts to answer some of the big questions. Which matches will be the most exciting? Is it soccer or football? What the heck is a “drone scoreboard?” Sounder at Heart Co-Owner Jeremiah Oshan and KUOW’s Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.

Sound Transit lays out next steps on the plan to eventually reach Ballard, Seattle braces for a heatwave, and fans of Mexico's national soccer team turn out at watch parties in Seattle.