🧊 The University of Washington is freezing non-essential hiring and travel, with university officials citing "the current federal funding trajectory" and the state's budget shortfall as reasons. (KUOW)
Seattle radio legend Bob Rivers, best known for The Bob Rivers Show and his Twisted Tunes parodies, died this week at 68 from esophageal cancer, after a 25-year run on Seattle radio and earning a 2023 Radio Hall of Fame induction. (Seattle Times)
🗳️ Progressive activist Katie Wilson announced she will run against Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell in this fall's election. (Cascade PBS)