# Weekend Listen: A local mechanic is helping to tow the cars left behind after ICE arrests and a crucial WA Congressional District with 9 candidates heading into the primary

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Podcast: [Seattle Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-now-496157)
Published: 2026-07-25T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/seattle-now/weekend-listen-a-local-mechanic-is-helping-to-tow-the-cars-left-behind-after-ice-arrests-and-a-crucial-wa-congressional-district-with-9-candidates-heading-into-the-primary
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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, a Seattle-area mechanic realized that vehicles can get left behind after ICE arrests. Now he’s towing those cars for free. And finally, a look at a very crowded and crucial Congressional primary in Washington’s 3rd District.

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