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Hey, I'm Ton Vinn, host of Seattle Eats, a food podcast from the Seattle Times and KUOW.

Another round of closures is hitting the Seattle food scene. On the latest episode, I'll tell you

about one significant closing and three new spots that have

the restaurant industry buzzing and which ones you have to try. Listen to Seattle Eat on the K-O-W app or

wherever you get your podcast.

Hey, good morning. I'm Patricia Murphy. It's Thursday. This is Seattle now. This week, the Seattle City Council approved two new police contracts, the first since the end of the department's federal oversight earlier this year. KUW's Amy Radle is here with a look at what's changed in a minute.

But first, let's get you caught up.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency yesterday

as King County and other parts of Puget Sound remain under flood watch.

Rivers around western Washington are overflowing their banks after two back-to-back atmospheric

rivers dumped inches of rain over the last few days. Some rivers are expected to reach record

levels. The National Weather Service predicts still more rain and flood potential

as the weather system digs in for the next few days. They're also warning heavy rainfall will

lead to an increased threat of landslides. New national protections could be coming for

rideshare drivers and other app-based workers. Seattle Congresswoman Pramilla Jaya Paul is

introducing a bill today. She says will put guardrails on digital platforms and prevent price

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