This week…

Protesters showed up at the first car-free weekend along lake Washington boulevard. 

Our local spelling champ competed in the other Washington during the National Spelling Bee. 

And the town of La Conner tried to turn down the volume on public concerts.

KEXP DJ Eva Walker and Author Jacob Uitti are here to break down the week.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.