Washington is home to a growing number of native Hawaiians. And Polynesian culture and traditions are flourishing in the Pacific Northwest. Lei makers are keeping busy in the area, weaving lei for celebrations and milestones. Jeannie Yandell talks with the Seattle Time’s Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton about how things are going in the lei business.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. When we think of someone suffering from anorexia, the image that usually comes to mind is someone who’s skinny, even skeletal… But actually, you can suffer from anorexia in any size body. Southwest Washington’s Willapa Bay is known around the world for its oysters… But every summer the bay also turns into a shark superhighway. You probably know most sports by name, even if you’re not a fan. But, have you heard of goalball? That’s the sport of choice for some athletes at Washington State’s School for the Blind.

Community clinics brace for an influx of patients, international enrollment has declined at UW, and the Seattle Torrent take the ice for the first time.

This week… Holiday travel is looming, but improvements are on the way at Sea-Tac Airport. Seattle has issued nearly 650,000 parking tickets in the last two years, and the Seattle Times found out where you’re most likely to get fined. And after three years, a “guerilla crosswalk” on Capitol Hill finally became legit. Transit advocate Alex Hudson and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week. .

Gov. Ferguson declares emergency over shut down oil pipeline, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson announces transition team, and SIFF's executive director steps down.

We’re about 3 weeks into health insurance open enrollment. If you don’t get insurance through your employer, you’ll likely be looking to the Affordable Care Act’s Health Exchange. This year, people seeking ACA plans are experiencing sticker shock and new federal rules around coverage. We'll will talk with one of the King County employees helping people navigate these changes.

Starbucks workers remain on strike, Mount Rainier is shrinking, and REI is getting back into the travel business.

Sometimes, a hot dog isn’t just a hot dog. King County Public Health says the number of unpermitted food carts is going up, with no signs of slowing down. Seattle Times Food Writer Jackie Varriano is here to tell us why.

WA's entire delegation votes to release the Epstein files, Seattle World Cup prep continues, despite threats from President Trump, and Seattle Now hits 3 million downloads!

The Seattle Torrent hit the ice on Friday for their first-ever regular season game. The Professional Women’s Hockey League expanded this season to Seattle, which now stands as only the second metro-area in the U.S. with pro women’s teams in hockey, soccer, and basketball. Seattle Now host Paige Browning is here to talk about the Torrent, and what to expect during this inaugural season.

Thanksgiving travel through SEA Airport might not be as bad as you'd expect, non-profits are struggling to feed people this Thanksgiving, and Washington is not shipping wolves to Colorado. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

There’s a new slate of politicians entering Seattle city government. Axios reporter Mellissa Santos will tell us why things went so badly for the incumbents and what to watch with our new city leaders.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. US health secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr., has announced what he thinks are at least one cause and one cure for autism. Local researchers are pushing back on those claims. And this summer, the Trump administration eliminated funding that helps children from migrant families attend college. We’ll learn about what that means for Washington students.

Mayor-elect Wilson urges Starbucks boycott, health officials warn people to not buy food from unpermitted vendors, and SNAP benefits are flowing again in WA.

This week… We finally have a winner in the hotly-contested mayor's race. Washington's chain restaurants are charging you more than anywhere else. And Sound Transit has a new merch drop - just in time for the holidays. Arts Reporter Jas Keimig and Stranger Reporter Nathalie Graham are here to break down the week.

Katie Wilson elected as Seattle's next mayor, Starbucks baristas go on strike, and Cal Raleigh falls short of winning the American League MVP.

Last weekend, one of Seattle’s most influential bands was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Soundgarden helped define the sound of Seattle in the 1990s, and helped pave the way for the grunge explosion. Seattle Now senior producer Andy Hurst is here now to talk about their legacy.

The Seattle Mayor race is looking much more decisive, an orca superpod came to Puget Sound, and many Washingtonians are still struggling from the government shutdown. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

The Trump administration recently re-upped its commitment to finding root causes and treatment for autism spectrum disorder. Federal officials have called a recent rise in autism diagnoses “tragic” and “an epidemic.” We’ll hear from local autism advocates who are taking on these statements at a comedy event.