Seattle Now Thursday Evening Headlines
Mar 26, 2026
A fast roundup of major Seattle headlines: a Supreme Court case that could change how mail ballots are counted, the city appealing a multimillion-dollar CHOP verdict, and another Walgreens closing in the Central District. Coverage also touches on UW protest cases, long-term care funding for legal noncitizens, and updates on local transit and arts leadership.
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Producer Brooklyn Rode The New Floating Bridge Light Rail
- KUOW producer Brooklyn got a preview ride of the new light rail extension across Lake Washington ahead of its official opening.
- The two‑line extension will be the first light rail in the world to run on a floating bridge over I‑90.
Seattle Appeals $30M CHOP Verdict Citing Medical Outcome Odds
- The City of Seattle is appealing a $30 million verdict over Antonio Mays Jr.'s 2020 CHOP death, arguing a new trial is needed because delays in care likely didn't change the outcome.
- The city claims a 90% chance Mays would have died regardless, which formed the basis for requesting a retrial.
Central District Loses Another Pharmacy
- Walgreens will close its 23rd and Jackson Central District location on May 19, further reducing neighborhood pharmacy access after Bartell Drugs closed last year.
- The nearest alternative is a pharmacy inside a Safeway about 1.5 miles away.