Front Page: Upriver Fire, Bear Attacks, Kids Uninsured, and Soccer

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest: Melissa Santos Related Links:  Displaced residents react to Upriver Fire - KHQ Rare black bear attack on Mount Si injures hiker, shuts down mountain - King 5 WA falls again in national education ranking - Washington State Standard More Washington kids are uninsured as child well-being slips - Axios World Cup 2026: Tiny ‘designated protest zones’ pop up around Seattle Stadium - Seattle Times Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.