In loving memory of Seattle historian Paul Dorpat ^31.5%

KUOW - By Patricia Murphy, Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers - 6/8/2026, 12:00 PM

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Seattle’s story is rich and historian Paul Dorpat was a big part of sharing it. We’ll take a look at his life and legacy with Seattle Times Now & Then co-columnist Clay Eals. Read Paul Dorpat's obituary by Jean Sherrard and Clay Eals here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle... more

An audit could end King County's homelessness plan. Should it? ^54.4%

KUOW Public Radio - By Patricia Murphy, Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers - 4/28/2026, 12:00 PM

Some city and county leaders are calling for an end to a regional effort to solve homelessness after an audit found overspending and weak financial controls. KUOW’s Amy Radil is here to help us understand what is going on with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. Read more of Amy Radil’s reporting here and here and here. more