The year in numbers: 2025 in Seattle and Washington state Record-breaking protests. A historic run for the Mariners. Mass tech layoffs. The closest local election in decades. Here are some of the numbers that shaped KUOW’s stories this year. Teo Popescu
Trump just vetoed 2 bills that had passed Congress with broad bipartisan support President Trump issues his first vetoes of his second term. Mary Louise Kelly
What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging daycare fraud in Minnesota Shirley is a 23-year-old self-described "independent YouTube journalist" who made prank videos in high school before pivoting to politics. He participated in a White House roundtable in October. Rachel Treisman
Trump confirms U.S. military strike on dock in Venezuela President Trump confirmed a recent U.S. strike on a Venezuelan dock he claims was used by drug smugglers, prompting questions about the size and scope of the U.S. mission. Michel Martin
In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war Experts say Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of lives and slowed fentanyl smuggling. Trump scrapped Biden's approach in favor of military strikes. Brian Mann
New York Times reporter talks about exclusive interviews with Marjorie Taylor Greene NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the New York Times' Robert Draper about his exclusive interviews with Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Michel Martin
CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels. That's according to two people familiar with details of the operation. The Associated Press
Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility. The Associated Press
Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota President Trump's administration announced that it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years. The Associated Press
These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1 Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
