The new year has brought a sense of justice for three undocumented immigrant couples who were collectively defrauded of more than $70,000 by a man who said he would help them gain legal status. He took their money and never delivered, and is now serving time in state prison.

Editor and business analyst Bill Saporito has some recommendations for an iconic company with a tarnished reputation.

Light rail snarled in Seattle, tolls will get pricier on I-405, and NW museums can no longer display some Native artifacts without permission. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Boeing's 737 Max 9 flies again, grocery workers speak out against proposed merger, and an atmospheric river is on the way. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

Time to check in on some events to look forward to.

Microsoft and REI announce layoffs, lawmakers push to lower the blood alcohol limit, and mobile tasting rooms could become legal in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

Boeing to pause production Thursday for quality 'stand-down', BLM protestors reach $10 million settlement with Seattle, and WA picks up 14 James Beard Award nominations. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Tanya Woo picked to join Seattle's city council, Mayor Harrell issues a hiring freeze, and Mountlake Terrace grad Lily Gladstone gets an Oscar nomination. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Last known victim remains connected to Green River Killer finally ID'd, tribes want a state of emergency over opioid crisis, and Seattle inches closer to picking a new councilmember. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Many American roadways are built for speed. One road north of Seattle is even named for it: the Mukilteo Speedway.