Patricia Murphy

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.

Looking back, it was always going to be this way. Early Sunday morning, Derek Dooley failed to get the one thing a first-time candidate really needs

Today's newsletter highlights: The Georgia GOP governor's race is one of the costliest contests in the nation, campaign finance reports confirm.

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's newsletter highlights Candidates in Georgia's primary runoff make their final push to voters. Donald Trump Jr. inserts himself into the GOP governor's race.

Artificial intelligence is listening to emergency callers along with 911 dispatchers in Seattle. The technology is supposed to make emergency calls more efficient, but its effectiveness is unclear and legal experts have concerns. Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman is here to tell us more.

We’re entering peak hiking season in Washington. If you’re hoping to hit the trails, you may have to try some new routes due to ongoing recovery from winter storm damage. Also, after a recent bear attack on Mount Si...keep safety top of mind. We’ll hear more from The Seattle Times outdoors reporter Gregory Scruggs.

The Democratic incumbent's campaign said it raised more than $1 million in the 24 hours after U.S. Rep. Mike Collins clinched the Republican nomination, powered by roughly 27,000 online donors who gave an average of $38.

Weekend Listen: In Seattle, an exhibit by an Iranian artist examines the idea of freedom for women in her country, and teens and seniors swap tech skills and life skills

The first-of-its-kind event reflected a party eager to experiment and broaden its appeal beyond the traditional political crowd. Hundreds attended. But in the cavernous arena, rows of empty seats showed the limits of the effort.