Washington state gun law could be rewritten after Seattle Center shooting, remembering shooting victim Carlos Sanchez Villabla, hikers are getting creative as wildfire shuts down parts of the Pacific Coast Trail, and Mosier, OR explores a proactive approach to fire episode artwork

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Washington state gun law could be rewritten after Seattle Center shooting, remembering shooting victim Carlos Sanchez Villabla, hikers are getting creative as wildfire shuts down parts of the Pacific Coast Trail, and Mosier, OR explores a proactive approach to fire

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, does Washington state go too easy on kids caught with guns? Some officials say yes. Next, more on the Seattle Center shooting… The wife of Carlos Sanchez Villalba says every day is harder since losing her husband. Next, wildfires have shut down two big segments of the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington. And finally, as millions of acres burn across Oregon, one small community in the Columbia River Gorge may adopt a proactive defense.  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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, does Washington state go too easy on kids caught with guns? Some officials say yes. Next, more on the Seattle Center shooting… The wife of Carlos Sanchez Villalba says every day is harder since losing her husband. Next, wildfires have shut down two big segments of the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington. And finally, as millions of acres burn across Oregon, one small community in the Columbia River Gorge may adopt a proactive defense.

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Washington state gun law could be rewritten after Seattle Center shooting, remembering shooting victim Carlos Sanchez Villabla, hikers are getting creative as wildfire shuts down parts of the Pacific Coast Trail, and Mosier, OR explores a proactive approach to fire

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