What Jared Kushner brings to the negotiating table in the Middle East President Trump's son-in-law says his relationships in the Middle East helped him broker a deal between Hamas and Israel. But his business ties also present a potential conflict. Franco Ordoñez
Trump levies new sanctions on Russian oil giants in a push to end Ukraine war President Donald Trump's administration announced Wednesday new "massive sanctions" against Russia's oil industry that are aimed at bringing an end to Moscow's brutal war on Ukraine. The Associated Press
Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing at retirement show Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, as she retired after a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in an overwhelmingly white art form. The Associated Press
This Seattle playwright's latest show is about his terminal illness. But don't worry, it's funny. A Seattle playwright is exploring his experience of living with, and dying from, a terminal illness in his latest production. Maleeha Syed
This nation has the fastest rising rate of cancer cases -- and deaths -- in the world According to a new report, cancer rates are skyrocketing in this tiny country. What's causing this to happen? And what steps can be taken to turn the tide? Ari Daniel
Wednesday Evening Headlines Waymo starts testing in Seattle, healthcare continues to be at the center of the federal shutdown, and Tacoma approves a camping ban. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. Patricia Murphy
What to know about Seattle's sales tax increase, plus the latest city hall news We get news on a potential deal between the city and the Seattle police union, a slightly better city budget projection and how the city might spend the revenue from the sales tax increase Gabrielle Healy
The many joys (and a few potential dangers) of foraging in the PNW The author of Edible Plants of the Northwest talks about the joys (and dangers) of foraging Libby Denkmann
Iceland reports the presence of mosquitoes for the first time, as climate warms The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Natural Science Institute of Iceland, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight. Joe Hernandez
How an Oregon writer finds fulfillment in picking up litter Three years ago, Mark Remy decided he was fed up with the litter in his city. So, he started to do something about it and learned even small acts of service can have a real impact. Jeanette Woods