Monday Evening Headlines Debora Juarez appointed to Seattle City Council, WA immigration arrests are targeting people with no criminal history, and Comcast hit Seattle customers with improper late fees, according to city audit. Ruby de Luna
The legacy of Hulk Hogan's sex tape scandal The 2016 legal battle raised questions about the line between freedom of expression and privacy, and what is actually newsworthy. Questions that needed to be reexamined in light of the invention of the internet, according to law experts. Vanessa Romo
Banding together to Save the (Little Red) Hen The Little Red Hen, a cherished country music bar in Green Lake could close at the end of July, after nearly 100 years in business. In response, community members have banded together to try to keep the bar open. Maleeha Syed
President Trump goes after housing first and harm reduction in executive order Libby Denkmann spoke with KUOW's Will James about the Trump administration's attempt to revamp homelessness policy in the United States. Hans Anderson
Two City Council members missed a vote: a fight over renter representation ensued There was supposed to be a vote on member appointments to the Seattle Renters’ Commission. That commission has seats for 15 members but currently only has five. The vote didn’t happen. Jason Burrows
Trying to keep your brain young? A big new study finds these lifestyle changes help A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking. Jon Hamilton
The U.S. is destroying $9.7 million in contraceptives. Is there another option? This planned destruction of birth control devices is part of the dismantling of USAID services — and linked to allegations by the government that cite abortion. Critics are speaking out. Rachel Treisman
Two Israeli human rights groups say their country is committing genocide in Gaza It is the first time that Jewish-led organizations in Israel have made such accusations against the country during nearly 22 months of war. The Associated Press
States sue USDA over efforts to gather food stamp data on tens of millions of people Twenty states and Washington, DC are suing USDA after the agency demanded states turn over sensitive data on applicants for food assistance by July 30. Jude Joffe-Block
King County is struggling with youth repeat offenders King County is hitting pause on a youth felony diversion program. It’s supposed to keep youth out of jail, keep them from re-committing, and help them get to the root of why they offended. But 4 years into the program, it’s not working as planned. What’s next? KUOW’s courts and politics reporter Amy Radil breaks it down. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers