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Who — and what — Seattle and Washington lost in 2025

Seattle and Washington state endured their share of losses in 2025, from the Mariners falling just short of their first World Series appearance to devastating December floods that left many without homes and thousands without power. As we get ready for 2026, it's worth taking stock of what we left behind in 2025.
- Stephen Howie
Sonics legend Lenny Wilkens dies at 88

Seattle Supersonics legend and NBA Hall-of-Famer Lenny Wilkens died on Sunday at the age of 88.
- Vaughan Jones
Late Washington state powerbroker Frank Chopp left a lasting legacy

Pluribus News staff writer and former longtime public radio Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins covered Chopp for many years. KUOW’s Kim Malcolm talked to him about the influential legislator's legacy.
- Kim Malcolm
Widower of Seattle activist killed by Israeli sniper shares his story for the first time

Ali Hamid, the husband of slain Palestinian advocate Aysenur Eygi, is speaking Thursday night at the University of Washington alongside friends of Eygi, and the family of Rachel Corrie, another Washington state resident who was killed by Israeli forces while volunteering for pro-Palestinian organizations. This will be the first time they’ve all spoken at a public forum, where they’ll be reflecting on Eygi's life and activism.
- Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Dan Evans, three-term Washington governor, dies at age 98

Daniel J. Evans, former governor of Washington, passed away Friday at the age of 98.
- KUOW Staff
A friend reflects on Aysenur Eygi's vibrant life and tragic death

'She loved living and loved life, and she didn't go to the West Bank to die. She went to live and to tell the stories that she gained there.' -Juliette Majid
- Kim Malcolm
Seattle scientist, conservationist Estella Leopold dies at 97

Seattle scientist and conservationist Estella Leopold has died at the age of 97.
- John Ryan
At year's end, remembering some of the people Seattle lost in 2023

Every year, deaths hit hard in families and communities around our region. Ideally, those losses come with moments of reflection, and appreciation. As this year draws to a close, we’re marking some of those passings.
- KUOW Staff
Seattle arts leader Wier Harman dies at age 57

Harman expanded Town Hall's event offerings to include civics, arts, music, and sciences, but insisted on keeping ticket prices affordable.
- John O'Brien
'The entire city is feeling it.' Seattle mourns the loss of chef Thierry Rautureau

On Sunday, Seattle chef Thierry Rautureau died of complications from pulmonary fibrosis. Thierry was a staple of the Seattle food scene — his restaurants, Rover, Luc, and Loulay, helped build Seattle’s reputation as a culinary destination.
- Libby Denkmann

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