Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire. Geoff Brumfiel
Trump announces trade deal with the U.K., first since his tariffs sent markets reeling President Trump said the deal would boost U.S. exports of beef, ethanol, other farm products, chemicals and machinery. The 10% U.S. tariff on imports of most British goods remains. Tamara Keith
Can you solve the mystery of the Oakville blobs? A mysterious phenomenon known as the “Oakville blobs” appears to have returned to a coastal Washington community, 31 years after the first reports of an unidentified gelatinous substance that fell from the sky. Libby Denkmann
USDA chief says agency is trying to fill key jobs after paying 15,000 to leave Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says the department will consider bringing back some employees who took the government's deferred resignation offer. Andrea Hsu
Wednesday Evening Headlines Limit on rent increases signed into law, UW's president warns of a budget crisis, and the Trump Administration is turning down FEMA requests. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts An Environmental Protection Agency plan to eliminate its Energy Star offices would end a decades-old program that gave consumers a choice to buy environmentally friendly electronics and save money on bills, consumer and environmental groups said. The Associated Press
Hear it Again: Pulitzer Prize winning author Tessa Hulls on her graphic novel 'Feeding Ghosts' Yesterday, Seattle-based author Tessa Hulls won a Pulitzer Prize for her graphic novel "Feeding Ghosts." We're re-sharing our original interview to highlight Hulls' big achievement. Hans Anderson
In the wake of tariffs, cargo at the Port of LA is down 35% The immediate impact of the cargo decline affects virtually every business around the ports, but port officials say this downturn will soon be felt much more broadly. Steve Futterman
Federal funding uncertainty? Budget gap? New KC Exec has a plan for that. New King County Executive Shannon Braddock is stepping into the position at a challanging time. The county is facing a roughly $150 million general fund budget deficit and is dealing with uncertainty over federal grants. Hans Anderson
UW president warns of budget crisis, potential layoffs During a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday, University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce said funding cuts from both the state and federal government are putting the UW in a budget crisis comparable to the Great Recession of 2008. Natalie Akane Newcomb