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A daily news podcast for a curious city. Seattle Now brings you quick, informal, and hyper-local news updates every weekday.

Casual Friday with Danielle Marie Holland and Chase Hutchinson

This week… In a shocking twist, Pike Place will be free of most car traffic until the end of summer. Corporate sponsors are hesitating to give money to Seattle Pride. And the Woodland Park Zoo is celebrating its 40th year of selling… compost that comes from its animals. Author Danielle Marie Holland and local film critic Chase Hutchison are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questi

Apr 25, • 19:43

Thursday Evening Headlines

WA international students sue the Trump Administration, parents call for better enrollment management at Seattle Public Schools, and nearby residents of Denny Blaine Park are suing the City of Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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

Apr 25, • 8:33

Seattle bookstores aren’t just surviving, they’re thriving

On Saturday, Seattle area readers are celebrating Independent Bookstore Day. There’s the Passport Challenge -- an attempt to visit all 29 participating bookstores in the Puget Sound Region, and get a stamp from each one. We talk with Tom Nissley, owner of Phinney Books about why Seattle's independent bookstores continue to thrive. 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

Apr 24, • 16:31

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Homebuyers are gaining more sway in Seattle's housing market, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center's Women's Health Initiative faces cuts, and lines to get a REALID in Washington are long. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.or

Apr 23, • 7:31

Seattle cleared 2,500 homeless encampments last year. Is it helping?

In 2021, Seattle reported 72 homeless encampment removals for the entire year. Last year, the city removed more than 2,500 encampments.  The steady increase from that low in 2021 is the result of a change in approach from the mayor's office.  Whether it's successful depends on who you ask. Seattle Times Homelessness Reporter Greg Kim is here to dive into the details. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got question

Apr 23, • 14:00

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Mayor Harrell announces new climate measures, Pike Place Market goes temporarily car-free, and the Seattle Kraken are looking for a new head coach, again. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at

Apr 22, • 12:07

When WA docs are investigated, patients are left in the dark

Two years ago, a Seattle doctor was investigated for fertility fraud. While the state investigated, he continued to see patients who were unaware of the allegations. KUOW reporters Katie Campbell and Diana Opong looked into how this case highlights the tension between a doctor’s right to due process, and a patient’s desire for information. 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

Apr 22, • 13:57

Monday Evening Headlines

Proposal to keep trans athletes out of girls' sports fails in WA, state lands commish calls Trump's logging order "bluster," and there's a new passenger ferry to the San Juan Islands.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow

Apr 21, • 9:26

At Seattle Children’s, the future of gender-affirming care is uncertain

The future of gender affirming care in Washington is becoming more uncertain. Earlier this year, Seattle Children’s Hospital paused, then resumed, gender affirming surgeries. Now it seems they’ve paused these surgeries again. The Stranger’s Vivian McCall is here to tell us what’s at stake when the hospital does offer this care, and the real life impacts for trans youth. Just a note that Seattle Now reached out to Seattle Children’s Hospital about Vivian’s reporting that they have paused gender a

Apr 21, • 15:00

KUOW Documentary: Fentanyl fuels a persistent 'hot spot' at Seattle's 12th and Jackson. What will it take to fix it?

KUOW’s Will James is very good at unwinding some of society’s most intractable issues…In his documentary Hot Spot, Will examines how Fentanyl fuels this area and the city’s attempts at stopping it. Read more on this KUOW Documentary here. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206

Apr 19, • 45:31

Friday Evening Headlines

AmericaCorp targeted with DOGE cuts, UW grad student wins court victory over revoked visa, and WA's recycling program will get an overhaul.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746

Apr 19, • 9:02

Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Joe Veyera

This week… Crosswalk buttons got hacked, a local grocer is bringing downtown some hot to go food, and people are zeroed in on Trump news. Arts reporter Jas Keimig and editor of Factal Joe Veyera are here to break down the week. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746

Apr 18, • 22:07

Thursday Evening Headlines

Visas revoked for Shoreline Community College students, WA's lawsuit over Trump's birthright citizenship order will reach SCOTUS, and WA lawmakers pass bill to hire more cops. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, lea

Apr 17, • 9:08

WA is divided about our public defender crisis

There’s a traffic jam in our courts in Washington state.  Victims, and people accused of crimes, are waiting and waiting. That's because in many cases, one person needs a public defender, and those are getting harder to come by. Investigative reporter Aspen Ford joins us to talk about why, and it’s not just because attorneys are burnt out. 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

Apr 17, • 10:11

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle crosswalks hacked with audio deepfake of Jeff Bezos, WA Dems scrap their wealth tax plan, and Peruvian immigrants in Central WA are on edge. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206)

Apr 16, • 13:32

Trump wants more logging in Washington's national forests

Decades-old protections for Washington's national forests could be loosened to increase logging in our state, due to new orders from the federal government. Seattle Times environment reporter Lynda Mapes will tell us how things could change.  Watch the town hall with Nick Brown and other state AG’s here. Submit questions here. 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 shar

Apr 16, • 17:08

Tuesday Evening Headlines

WA's Attorney General sues Seattle Public Schools, after-hours lounges in Seattle must abide by new security rules, and WA Dems push for a budget that could mean higher property taxes. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow

Apr 16, • 8:42

KVRU: New owners, same South Seattle mission

Community radio station KVRU is under new management, but the mission is the same. Since its inception in 2014, it has focused on radio for and by the South Seattle community. And now Crystal Fincher and Monisha Harrell are leading it into the future. We visit them at the radio station they now run in the Mount Baker neighborhood. Learn more about KVRU and Story Sonic We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questio

Apr 15, • 12:59

Monday Evening Headlines

Feds deny WA's request for disaster relief, lawmakers pass bill requiring clergy to report abuse, and the Virginia Inn will close. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave

Apr 15, • 7:13

A grassroots effort to make Seattle's Little Saigon safer

For years, Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood has been struggling with crime, public drug use, and concentrated homelessness. Little Saigon’s problems got worse during the pandemic, and it’s taking a toll on the community, especially neighborhood businesses. Now, there’s a grassroots effort up and running to make Little Saigon safer. It’s a project called Phố Đẹp. We visit the neighborhood to talk with Quynh Pham, Executive Director of Friends of Little Saigon. Link to apply for an e-bike vouc

Apr 14, • 12:25

Friday Evening Headlines

Tariffs are causing British Columbian retaliation, more students in the PNW have lost visas, and Seattle has a dog cafe. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedbac

Apr 12, • 12:06

Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Zaki Hamid

This week…  It’s tariff chaos. Seattle is doing its best to navigate an uncertain economy as an import/export city. The Seattle City Council has a lot on their plates, but the main course might be interpersonal beef. And for the first time in 13 years, Seattle is getting a new Trader Joe’s… You might want to take the bus instead of dealing with the parking lot. Local drag queen and film curator Chase Burns and KUOW Community Engagement Director Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week. We can

Apr 11, • 24:25

Thursday Evening Headlines

The wealth tax appears dead in the WA legislature, Seattle's Pride orgs are seeing a drop in corporate funding, and tariffs are threatening to squeeze WA's blueberry industry. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, lea

Apr 10, • 10:45

Inside the legal battle for students with revoked visas

More than a dozen students in Washington have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration. It’s unclear what’s next, and the news is rattling many of the state's international students. We talk with immigration attorney Tahmina Watson about how she’s advising students. 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 seattleno

Apr 10, • 17:16

Wednesday Evening Headlines

State workers protest possible furloughs, eviction rates reach record highs in King County, and Seattle post-grads worry they'll be targeted by President Trump for supporting Gaza. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org

Apr 9, • 13:52

As Canadians take staycations, WA tourism could struggle

The chill between the U.S. and Canada is keeping travelers away. That’s bad news for border states like Washington, who bank on billions in tourism dollars.  In a minute, we’ll get the view from the north with Vancouver, BC-based travel advisor McKenzie McMillan. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, lea

Apr 9, • 13:16

Tuesday Evening Headlines

WA international students have their visas revoked, Microsoft fires two employees who protested the company, and what's up with the coyote sightings in Seattle? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicema

Apr 9, • 11:46

Traveling soon? Make sure you have "REAL ID"

If you’re planning your summer travel right now, here’s something you've got to figure out: Beginning on May 7th, you won’t be able to board a flight in the U.S. without a “REAL ID.” It’s identification that complies with security standards set by the federal government. Seattle Now Senior Producer Andy Hurst tells us about  Information on how to get an enhanced driver's license or ID card in Washington state can be found here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here

Apr 8, • 11:15

Monday Evening Headlines

Boeing settles legal action for the families of plane crash victims, Washingtonians and legislators react to tariffs, and Sue Bird gets elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod,

Apr 7, • 13:38

Keeping a level head about money in an uncertain economy

The stock market is in the toilet and the economy is out of our hands. But there are things you can do that will give you better control of your finances Financial consultant and College Money Habits founder Obioha Okereke will give us some ideas. Register for Before the Badge here. 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 seat

Apr 7, • 16:19

Friday Evening Headlines

WA files more lawsuits against the Trump Administration, Microsoft turns 50, and we look at the politically charged fight over parents' access to schools. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at

Apr 4, • 11:13

Casual Friday with Naomi Tomky and Todd Bishop

This week…  Microsoft is turning 50! Get ready for those AARP mailers.  Seattle’s signature mist may be changing. Climate scientists say our rain is getting more intense. And a Ballard baker is serving up sweet cake slices from a refrigerated cake ATM. Seattle Met Food Editor Naomi Tomky and Geekwire Co-Founder Todd Bishop are here to break down the week. 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 loc

Apr 4, • 23:38

Thursday Evening Headlines

WA's AG sues local landlords for alleged price fixing, Sen. Cantwell sponsors bill to curb Presidential tariffs, and refugees are still coming to WA, but help is hard to find. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 se

Apr 3, • 10:42

How budget woes might affect your summer on public land

The Pacific Northwest is a jewel.  Camping and hiking can be magical. But a lot of work goes into keeping trails safe and clear. That work may not get done this year because conservation nonprofits say federal cuts are eating into their budget. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Eric Neumann will bring us up to date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, • 7:00

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Boeing CEO admits mistakes before Congress, ICE officials arrest 37 people during workplace raid in Bellingham, and electric vehicle sales in WA are stuck in neutral. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a

Apr 3, • 7:21

Seattle wants to be a major hub for AI

Like it or not, artificial intelligence is here, and Seattle wants in.  The full potential of AI is still being explored, but Seattle is angling to become a leader in the industry. They’re trying to lure startups and talent with a fancy new AI incubator on the waterfront. Geekwire Editor Taylor Soper will tell us more. 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 wa

Apr 2, • 16:24

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Gov. Ferguson says he'll veto any budget that includes a wealth tax, WA joins lawsuit over federal cuts to public health, and two Muslim holidays are getting state recognition. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, l

Apr 1, • 10:14

A visit to SAM for "Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei"

If it’s been a while since you’ve been to Seattle Art Museum, you might not want to miss the latest exhibit. SAM has a major retrospective called “Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei.” SAM’s show is the largest exhibition of Ai Weiwei’s work ever shown in the U.S. We talk with Foong Ping, SAM's Foster Foundation Curator of Chinese Art. Give feedback here on new tolls coming to WA. Watch WA budget discussions here.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to m

Apr 1, • 12:04

Monday Evening Headlines

Fare enforcement starts on King County Metro buses, Washington leads a coalition to defend the National Environmental Policy Act, and Cornish College starts a new chapter with hundreds of layoffs this Spring. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow

Mar 31, • 12:28

Remember when affordable housing used to just happen here?

If you’ve been living in Seattle long enough, you might remember a time when the city had more unsubsidized affordable housing. That was years ago, before the tech boom of limited housing and intense bidding. Now, the city is getting more housing more quickly,  Seattle Times reporter Greg Kim is here to tell us what comes next and where all that naturally affordable housing went. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Mar 31, • 14:08

Friday Evening Headlines

Weather forecasts could become less frequent due to further cuts to the National Weather Service, around 300 people protested outside of the Northwest ICE processing center this week, and two prominent Seattle theater organizations are joining forces. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 i

Mar 28, • 11:50

Casual Friday with Jane C. Hu and Marcus Harrison Green

Traffic deaths for pedestrians and cyclists are down, but that didn’t stop rogue traffic enforcement on Capitol Hill. The Seattle waterfront got a toilet glow up with a $2 million dollar price tag. And we had a thunderstorm this week, with a little less drama than predicted. Journalists Jane C Hu and Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week. 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

Mar 28, • 25:18

Thursday Evening Headlines

Washington officials are reacting to major overhauls to the federal Department of Health and Human Services, a Washington school district files a complaint against the state based on its policy on transgender athletes, and Sound Transit officially names a familiar face as its new CEO. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got que

Mar 27, • 11:38

New season, same old Mariners?

It’s Opening Day of baseball today, and the Mariners are starting fresh with zero wins and zero losses. There’s a lot of hope, and a lot of cynicism, floating around. The Ms are looking to put the last two heartbreaking seasons behind them and get back into the playoffs this season. Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones will tell us how. Find info on King County bus changes here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in y

Mar 27, • 14:20

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle braces for severe thunderstorms, Governor Ferguson cancels release of convicted murderer, and Seattle launches an incubator for AI entrepreneurs. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at

Mar 26, • 8:24

Ned's not dead. Now he has to prove it to Social Security

Ned Johnson is very much alive... But not according to the Social Security Administration. So, the 82-year-old from Seattle and his wife Pam have to prove it. It hasn’t been easy. The agency is going through staffing chaos. Ned and Pam joined Seattle Now to tell their story. 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 seattlenow@k

Mar 26, • 15:08

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Sound Transit picks Dow Constantine to be CEO, Carnegie Medal for Heroism awarded to Gig Harbor man, and WA schools lose federal funding to buy fruits and veggies.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a v

Mar 25, • 8:36

Dismantling of Dept. of Education creates uncertainty for WA schools

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Washington’s schools chief described the order as “cruel chaos.” We talk with KUOW education reporter Sami West about what this could mean for schools and students in Washington. 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 se

Mar 25, • 10:52

Monday Evening Headlines

UW lab tech detained by ICE in Tacoma, USPS workers protest job cuts, and we remember former Washington House Speaker Frank Chopp.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or lea

Mar 24, • 10:02

DOGE tangles up fishers' efforts to go green

Small boat operators in Puget Sound are working to upgrade their engines to reduce emissions. But uncertainty around federal government grants is tangling up their efforts. Dan Tucker from the Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County talks about what this means for the industry in Puget Sound.  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 yo

Mar 24, • 14:53

Friday Evening Headlines

Labor board says REI illegally withheld wages, Sound Transit facing criticism for CEO search, and UW's cherry blossoms are behind schedule this year. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206

Mar 21, • 7:40

Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Eva Walker

This week…  The Seattle City Council approved more housing in the Stadium District. Capitol Hill Block Party is making some big changes, including making the whole event 21+. And freeway drivers had to say goodbye to Slothy, an 8-foot tall stuffed animal dangling from a tree near Bellingham. Author Jodi-Ann Burey and KEXP DJ Eva Walker are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questio

Mar 21, • 21:29

Thursday Evening Headlines

WA schools chief blasts "cruel chaos" of President Trump's DOE order, Democrats unveil plans to change state taxes, and a fake ICE vehicle is roaming the region. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voice

Mar 21, • 9:59

Inside the private room where volunteers monitor ICE flights

ICE activities, detainment, and deportations can be a black box. Over the weekend as many as 200 Venezuelans were deported to El Salvador and their alleged crimes remain unclear.  In Seattle, local volunteers get a glimpse inside that box gathering each week to monitor detainees moving in and out of King County Airport. Volunteer observer Stan Shikuma tells us why. 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

Mar 20, • 19:24

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle to get new 'Makers' District' with affordable housing, kidney doc who trained at UW denied reentry into the U.S., and another top staffer resigns from Gov. Ferguson's office. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.

Mar 19, • 14:41

Why a Seattle-based law firm is on President Trump's enemy list

President Donald Trump has an axe to grind with Seattle’s largest law firm. A Trump-issued executive order says Perkins Coie participates in “dishonest and dangerous activity” that has affected the country for “decades.” The order could have an impact on the firm’s ability to practice law in Seattle, and around the country. UW Law Professor from Practice Doug Ross will tell us how. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your fee

Mar 19, • 15:55

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Sen. Murray decries cuts to Medicaid, WA joins effort to protect passport access for trans people, and Seattle's skies are busy with bald eagles this spring. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemai

Mar 19, • 7:08

The PNW natural disaster you probably aren’t thinking about

There are plenty of natural disasters to worry about in the Pacific Northwest, like earthquakes, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions. But you may have heard less about lahars -- fast-moving mudflows that emerge from volcanoes. Seattle-based narrative journalist Wudan Yan has written about lahars for Popular Mechanics, and how scientists are sounding the alarm about the threats they pose to communities near Mount Rainier. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a

Mar 18, • 13:58

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle Public School's Superintendent Brent Jones is stepping down, Measles vaccinations are down, and March Madness has some PNW representation this year.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemai

Mar 18, • 8:00

5 years after CHOP, will Antonio Mays Jr. get justice?

Nearly five years ago, in the wake of the George Floyd protests, Antonio Mays Jr. was shot and killed in the "CHOP," the autonomous protest zone that emerged on Capitol Hill.  Antonio’s father still has no answers about what happened. We’ll talk to Seattle times reporters Sydney Brownstone and David Gutman about that time and Antonio Mays Sr’s pursuit of justice for his son.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got

Mar 17, • 16:37

Friday Evening Headlines

UW and WSU under investigation by Trump's Department of Education, Seattle's expanding its preschool program, and a top staffer of Governor Ferguson suddenly resigns. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. 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 seat

Mar 15, • 10:55

Casual Friday with Kurt Schlosser and Joe Veyera

This week…  Four Tesla Cybertrucks caught fire in a SoDo storage lot over the weekend. School districts in Washington have been using an AI detection software to monitor students’ online activity outside of school. And keep an eye on your backpacks. Bellevue police have recorded 5 coyote attacks in the last week. Geekwire Reporter Kurt Schlosser and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and kee

Mar 14, • 20:48

Thursday Evening Headlines

WA sues over Trump's effort to dismantle Education Dept, kids in WA could face social media restrictions, and U.S. Forest Service firings are creating huge ripple effects in the PNW. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. 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 seattlenow@kuow

Mar 14, • 10:07

Beloved Seahawks players have flown the coop

It’s hard to overstate the amount of turnover on the Seahawks roster this week. Some of the most recognizable names on the team are history like quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver D.K. Metcalf. The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar gives us some insight into this tumultuous offseason and the future of the team. 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

Mar 13, • 13:34

Wednesday Evening Headlines

The University of Washington implements a hiring freeze, British Columbia bans U.S. alcohol sales at government stores, and Mayor Harrell has a new challenger.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicem

Mar 12, • 7:59

VA layoffs hit Seattle. Here's one veteran's story

Veterans Affairs employees are among the thousands of federal workers being fired by the Trump Administration. Congressional democrats are considering legislation that would reinstate veterans working in the federal government, and some fired workers are considering lawsuits. We’ll hear from a local veteran who lost his job.  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

Mar 12, • 14:00

Tuesday Evening Headlines

UW will pay out $4 million to settle tuition lawsuit, bill to require gun safety course advances in Olympia, and a Seattle law firm targeted by President Trump hits back with a lawsuit. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@ku

Mar 11, • 7:25

Seattle thrifting isn't so thrifty anymore

Thrift shopping is practically a way of life in Seattle. Yet, thrift shops are struggling and thrift shoppers are seeing higher prices. The Seattle Time's Jessica Fu says it's all about how the secondhand market’s economics are changing. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206)

Mar 11, • 12:18

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle's Redfin bought by real estate firm, four Tesla Cybertrucks are torched overnight in Seattle, and the Seahawks are losing three star players.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (20

Mar 11, • 8:59

Love daylight saving time? Your body clock hates it

Starting today, you’ll get an extra hour of daylight in the evening, which a lot of people like, especially here in Seattle. But scientists say springing forward is bad for our health. Science journalist Lynne Peeples says the debate over daylight saving time misses the point, and it's more important to make our work days flexible to our individual body clocks. She's the author of The Inner Clock. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle

Mar 10, • 11:51

Friday Evening Headlines

A Seattle law firm is the sole target of an executive order from the Trump Administration, a federal office is leaving its Seattle location due to the city's "Sanctuary City" status, and a chain restaurant is leaving its longtime location in downtown Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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

Mar 8, • 12:55

Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Zaki Hamid

This week…  Elected officials took steps towards more reliable transportation for both buses and ferries. Big changes are coming to one of Seattle’s oldest parks. And a mysterious heist played out in north Seattle this weekend, when someone tried to steal a replica of the Liberty Bell. Arts reporter Jas Keimig and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle No

Mar 7, • 20:42

Thursday Evening Headlines

WA Ferries to delay converting boats to hybrid-electric, another candidate emerges to challenge Mayor Harrell, and what's behind the small earthquakes lately? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail

Mar 7, • 12:55

Will the relationship between the US and Canada recover from a tariff war?

America is in the midst of a trade war. One that might be particularly painful here in Washington. Whether it blows over soon or continues for a long haul, it will affect our relationship with Canada for a while. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation journalist Andrew Kurjata is here with the inside scope on how Canada is responding. Watch Governor Ferguson's ferry update here. Learn more about why federal funding matter here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to ma

Mar 6, • 15:32

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Rep. Jayapal walks out of Trump's address to Congress, WA joins lawsuit over fired federal workers, and the Seahawks release wide receiver Tyler Lockett. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (

Mar 6, • 12:52

Seattle-area Tesla owners want to be more than their cars

You probably saw a bunch of Teslas during your commute to work today. That’s because Seattle-area households are more likely to own a Tesla than the national average. The electric vehicle brand was once an eco-friendly status symbol, but now it has an unbreakable association with the company’s controversial CEO Elon Musk. KUOW Politics Reporter Scott Greenstone asked Seattle-area Tesla owners how they’re dealing with that association, and the attention that comes with it. We can only make Seattl

Mar 5, • 16:24

Tuesday Evening Headlines

WA braces for new tariffs, President Trump wants to increase logging on public lands, and homelessness is soaring among Seattle students. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 o

Mar 5, • 11:49

The “Chamber of Connection” is trying to thaw the Seattle freeze

Last year, 18,000 people moved to Seattle. And those newcomers may have discovered it can be hard to make friends here. The new civic organization Seattle Chamber of Connection is trying to help newcomers build a community here. Once a month, they host an event called “Seattle Welcome Day” at Town Hall Seattle. We talk with Charlotte Massey, Executive Director and founder of the Seattle Chamber of Connection. Find information about the WA Department of Fish and Wildlife public meeting here. We c

Mar 4, • 12:00

Monday Evening Headlines

Federal workers protest cuts in Seattle, whale watchers see hunting killer whales, and Washingtonians try to go eggless as prices rise. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or

Mar 4, • 10:55

The Washington state flag. People have thoughts

What defines Washington state’s identity? And should our state flag depict that?  A failed effort to change the state flag inspired a heated response and deeper questions about who we are and what should represent us.   Seattle Now’s Vaughan Jones brings that story. October's North American Vexillological Assocation's October meeting in Seattle: NAVA 59 (2025) - North American Vexillological Association We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep S

Mar 3, • 15:01

Friday Evening Headlines

Federal cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service hit Seattle, a proposal to bring housing to the Stadium District in SoDo moves forward in the City Council, and Microsoft is shutting down trailblazing virtual phone and video chat platform Skype. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. 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

Mar 1, • 12:37

Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Geraldine DeRuiter

This week…  Residents are telling conflicting stories about a tree in a northeast Seattle neighborhood. Starbucks is doing away with some of its “less popular” drinks, in an effort to streamline their services. And if you’ve never been to a Seattle Sounders match, you’re in luck - the team is offering you free tickets. Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Ta

Feb 28, • 25:17

Thursday Evening Headlines

Starbucks lays off more than 600 WA workers, Gov. Ferguson proposes budget cuts, and two indoor cats have contracted bird flu in WA. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave

Feb 28, • 7:32

KUOW's Angela King goes to post-wildfire Altadena, CA

Southern Californians are still working to recover from last month’s devastating wildfires. The Eaton fire hit the Los Angeles area hard, particularly Altadena. That’s where KUOW’s Angela King grew up and where she returned to document the damage and the area’s resilience. She takes us on her journey home. 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 fr

Feb 27, • 13:25

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle retools its approach to homelessness outreach, Expedia announces more layoffs, and King County agencies are asked to comb through their budgets for cuts. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org

Feb 27, • 7:59

Seattle weighs housing in the Stadium District

Take me out to the ballgame?  How about take me home to the ballPARK. A recent proposal from Council President Sara Nelson would permit housing in the Stadium District, just south of T-Mobile Park. But not everyone thinks it’s a home run. Seattle Times City Hall Reporter David Kroman will break it all down in a minute. 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 wa

Feb 26, • 13:54

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Trump's refugee ban blocked by Seattle judge, WA arts orgs worry they'll lose federal funding, and Heaven Sent Fried Chicken is closing up shop. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-

Feb 26, • 9:17

Get ready to show your bus ticket

Riding the bus is going to look a little different next month. Transit officials will start checking tickets after a five year pause and a system review. Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais will tell us about King County Metro’s new approach to fare enforcement. 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 seattleno

Feb 25, • 12:00

Monday Evening Headlines

Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers, Seattleites protest Elon Musk at Tesla dealership, and all WA students would get free meals under new proposal. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail

Feb 25, • 16:19

Federal cuts could raise the risk of wildfire in WA

Earlier this month, 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees were fired. That group does not include firefighters, but many of them serve in roles that help with wildfire prevention. In addition to mass firings, the federal hiring freeze has caused delays for some seasonal wildland firefighters. We talk with environment writer and former wildland firefighter Amanda Monthei about the potential impact on Washington's wildfire season. Learn more about UW’s misinformation lecture here. We can only make S

Feb 24, • 12:24

Friday Evening Headlines

State officials give an idea of how many federal employees have lost their jobs, it's the first major cutoff day for bills in the Washington State Legislature, and Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an executive order he hopes will make Light Rail expansion happen faster. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 ne

Feb 22, • 6:58

Casual Friday with Jane C. Hu and Vivian McCall

This week…  Federal job cuts have reached Washington’s trails and campgrounds. State legislators are taking a look at changing Washington’s state flag. And Mayor Bruce Harrell “pump faked” his State of the City audience with a faux Supersonics announcement.   Science Journalist Jane C. Hu and Stranger Queer Culture and Politics Reporter Vivian McCall are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your fe

Feb 21, • 23:11

Thursday Evening Headlines

WA schools chief pushes back against DEI executive order, lawmakers propose a  "mosquito fleet" of ferries, and what does more housing mean for Seattle's trees? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicema

Feb 21, • 12:41

Seattle's most dangerous stretch of Light Rail track

Since Link Light Rail began service in 2009, more than 30 pedestrians have been hit by trains after stepping into a crossing. Less than two weeks ago there was a collision near Othello Station in the Rainier Valley. The next week, just blocks away… Another collision between a light rail train and a car. KUOW Reporter Casey Martin will explain what makes the light rail so dangerous in south Seattle, and what Sound Transit is doing to try and make things safer. Read about Sound Transit’s At-Grade

Feb 20, • 11:37

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Federal cuts would have a huge impact on cancer research, performance-based layoffs are rippling through the tech industry, and WA's recycling system could get an overhaul. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave

Feb 20, • 14:05

Breaking the ice, not hearts at this live Seattle dating show

Are you single in Seattle and sick of the dating apps? We've heard from some folks that dating in Seattle is a drag. It can be hard to connect, hard to find a relationship, and especially with dating apps – people are just flaky. The Seattle show Fun & Flirty is trying to connect people IRL. It's part comedy, part dating, all live on stage. We talk with creator and co-host Zahnae Aquino about Seattle's dating scene, and the benefits of meeting people in real life. We can only make Seattle Now be

Feb 19, • 14:57

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Washington's Democratic Congress members continue to push back on President Trump, Mayor Bruce Harrell talks about Seattle's priorities at his "State of the City" address, and a King County family believes their relative has been unjustly taken to a Guantanamo prison facility.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 a

Feb 19, • 10:59

What's next for social housing in Seattle?

Voters in Seattle are overwhelmingly supporting a tax on big businesses to fund a social housing developer. Now, that developer has to build housing or snap up an existing building. KUOW reporter Joshua McNichols tells us what comes next and how soon we can expect it. Watch Mayor Bruce Harrell's 2025 State of the City Address here. Watch Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's community forum here. Learn more about Jazz Night in Pioneer Square here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support

Feb 18, • 10:29

Friday Evening Headlines

Gun violence trending downward in King County, unionized REI employees want representation on the company's board, and we remember Wing Luke, who would've turned 100 this month. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org,

Feb 15, • 13:37

Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Eva Walker

This week…  The parent of a youth hockey player was charged with assault after shoving two referees onto the ice. And Seattle has a stinky problem: An audit of Seattle’s public park bathrooms found that things are not up to the city’s standards. Interim Stranger News Editor Marcus Harrison Green and KEXP DJ Eva Walker are here to break down the week. 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 new

Feb 14, • 18:38

Thursday Evening Headlines

WA joins another lawsuit against the Trump Administration, people rally against Tesla in Seattle, and some WA lawmakers want a pay-per-mile tax system for drivers. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voic

Feb 14, • 8:43

In loving memory of Wildrose co-owner Shelley Brothers

Shelley Brothers passed away earlier this month at 67. You may know her as co-owner of the Wildrose, Seattle's oldest and only remaining lesbian bar. She also served as Grand Marshal of Seattle’s Pride parade, supported local LGBTQA+ businesses, and was highly engaged in Seattle’s civic life.  To many, Shelly was a pillar in Seattle’s queer community. We'll talk about her legacy with her good friend and business partner Martha Manning and with Seattle Gay News. Flavored tobacco hearing link is h

Feb 13, • 9:24

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle police can use tear gas and blast balls again, social housing advocates cheer election results, and UW professor's study is shelved after Trump takes office. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a v

Feb 13, • 11:58

Seattle could return to the days of neighborhood cafes

Would you want a cafe in your neighborhood? A bill to allow businesses like cafes and grocery stores to set up in neighborhoods across Washington has bipartisan support in the state legislature. We’ll visit a neighborhood cafe in Wallingford and hear more about the bill. Check House Bill 1175’s progress and read the bill here. Hearings on affordable housing bills can be found here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your fee

Feb 12, • 12:57

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Rep. Jayapal says "chaos is the point," nine Seattle EPA employees put on leave, and Seattle needs more clean, public bathrooms. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave u

Feb 12, • 7:38

Dr. Helen Chu was ready for Covid. Now she's preparing for the next pandemic

It’s been nearly five years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a worldwide pandemic. One of the first researchers to document its community spread was Dr. Helen Chu with UW Medicine. Now, Dr. Chu’s team has a new study called SeaPrep up and running in Seattle, that’s meant to help us prepare for the next pandemic. King County severe weather shelter info is here. The hotline is (206) 245-1026. Information on the WSF community meetings can be found here. We can only make Seattle

Feb 11, • 13:47

Monday Evening Headlines

There's a special election tomorrow, Discover Passes may get more expensive, and a January 6th rioter returns home to Washington. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave u

Feb 11, • 12:40

Washington kids aren't getting their flu (and other) vaccines

According to the Washington State Department of Health, flu cases are on the rise.  Fewer kids are getting vaccinated for the flu in Washington State.  In fact, a CDC report from last year ranks Washington in the bottom third for children who've received the most recent flu vaccine.  That puts us well below the national average, which has also been on the decline.  Dr Elizabeth Meade says she's not surprised. She's a pediatrician at Swedish here in Seattle, and she's working to reverse the decli

Feb 10, • 14:09

Friday Evening Headlines

WA sues Trump over transgender youth executive order, UW's new president says school will uphold DEI values, and the debate over limiting rent increases is roaring back to life in Olympia. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, • 10:27

Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Danielle Marie Holland

This week…  We got enough snow to make things messy for the first time this winter. Hold onto your Subaru Seattle, it seems our signature vehicle has been overtaken by another household name - Is the Tesla the new car of Seattle? And Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson’s campaign office left something extra in a memo this week, leading to a peek behind the political curtain. Author and Blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Author Danielle Marie Holland are here to break down the week. Watch the

Feb 7, • 21:35

Thursday Evening Headlines

A Seattle judge blocks President Trump's citizenship order, a Washington child dies from whooping cough, and Washington's Congressional delegation passes on an ugly duckling of a tradition. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow

Feb 7, • 12:36

New rules mean a new chance for Duwamish recognition

The Duwamish Tribe has renewed hope for gaining federal recognition. Duwamish people have lobbied the United States government for decades to be recognized and gain the benefits that come with it. But it’s been a difficult argument to win. Difficult until a recent rule change and judge’s ruling. Here to give us details is Duwamish Tribal councilwoman Yvonne Griffin and Lynda Mapes, a Seattle Times reporter who has followed this effort. Watch the psilocybin hearing live here. We can only make Sea

Feb 6, • 14:29

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Children's cancels gender affirming surgery for 16-year-old, protesters rally against President Trump in Olympia, and big changes are head for Canlis. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail

Feb 6, • 7:25

Tariffs stir uncertainty for WA

Over the weekend, the Trump administration announced tariffs for three of the country’s top trade partners: Mexico, Canada and China. While Mexico and Canada’s tariffs have been delayed 30 days, China’s is currently in place. Some of Washington state’s biggest moneymakers, like Boeing, Amazon and the agricultural industry, rely heavily on trade with those countries.  We’ll talk to Seattle Times Business Reporter Paul Roberts about the impacts. Hearings on state legislature housing bills can be f

Feb 5, • 12:19

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Sen. Cantwell speaks out against RFK Jr. nomination, WA lawmakers could end a special exemption for Tesla, and we dive deep on Seattle's social housing measure. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicema

Feb 5, • 16:31

Clergy would be required to report child abuse, under new bill

A proposed bill in the state legislature would make clergy members mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Currently, Washington is one of few states that doesn't require clergy members to do so. We talk with Democratic State Senator Noel Frame about why she's pushing for this change. Find information for King County's cold weather shelters here. You can also call (206) 245-1026 Information about the David Lynch remembrance at The Beacon is here. We can only make Seattle Now because liste

Feb 4, • 13:31

Monday Evening Headlines

More snow will bring a winter weather advisory, Theo's Chocolate leaves the Seattle-area and Canadians react to the impending trade war. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or

Feb 4, • 10:20

Is it time to break up with your phone?

The seamless integration of news into our social media feeds used to be a feature. Now, for some people it’s overwhelming. David Levy, a Professor Emeritus in the Information School at the University of Washington, helps us understand why we're still glued to our phones.  And Patti Gorman, who's made it to 77 years of age without a cell phone, explains how she does it.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got quest

Feb 3, • 15:22

Friday Evening Headlines

Gun safety measures advance in Olympia, lawmakers consider ban on flavored nicotine products, and we visit some Seattle spots that are serving up non-alcoholic cocktails. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave u

Feb 1, • 11:37

Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Joe Veyera

This week…  Costco is making a big change in its food court… Coca-Cola, anyone? Microsoft is reportedly in talks to become the American operator of TikTok - paging Clippy And one of Seattle’s most beloved third places might be staying open after all. A group is currently in talks to take over operations of the Century Ballroom on Capitol Hill. We’ll dig into all of it with Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Factal Editor Joe Veyera. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here

Jan 31, • 23:10

Thursday Evening Headlines

Costco truck drivers could go on strike Friday, Century Ballroom might be saved after all, and two Seattle theaters formalize plans to merge. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-674

Jan 31, • 13:37

WA is a 'sanctuary' state. What does that mean for deportations?

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: www.nwirp.org Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network: https://waisn.org/ WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline (Monday-Friday; 8am-6pm) at 1-844-724-3737. The Trump administration made good on a promise to increase deportations across the US.  So what does it mean that Washington is a sanctuary state? And Seattle a sanctuary city?  We’ll hear from deputy director of Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Vanessa Gutierrez about what people should know about federal l

Jan 30, • 10:26

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Interim SPD Chief Sue Rahr ends her tenure, downtown Seattle rents are rising, and PNW blood supply levels are dangerously low. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Hear Soundside's full interview with Sue Rahr here. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org,

Jan 30, • 12:57

New Trump order has trans Seattleites thinking about their IDs

If you identify as a different gender than the one you were assigned at birth, until recently, you had the option of identifying as that gender on federal documents like a passport.  If you identify as nonbinary, you had the option to mark “X”. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump changed that. We’ll hear more about what that means for trans and nonbinary people from Stranger Queer Culture and Politics Reporter Vivian McCall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, • 14:22

Tuesday Evening Headlines

WA sues over Trump funding freeze, Burien toughens public camping ban, and financial losses at WA hospitals are finally slowing down. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or lea

Jan 29, • 10:40

This Seattle spot is brewing up non-alcoholic beer, and community

Did you give up drinking this month? If you didn't, chances are you know someone who committed to “Dry January.” We visit Magnolia's Figurehead Brewing to talk with co-owner Bob Monroe, who's brewing non-alcoholic beer, with the goal of creating community, whether you drink or not. 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 seatt

Jan 28, • 12:39

Monday Evening Headlines

Governor Bob Ferguson released a plan to support families of deported immigrants, the Seattle City Council filled its vacant seat, and Seattle Storm are saying goodbye to a franchise icon. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@

Jan 28, • 7:33

UW’s new mental health hospital can’t fill its beds

The University of Washington opened a behavioral health hospital last May, with a price tag of almost 250 million dollars. It was built for the long-term care of patients who’ve been involuntarily committed due to struggles with mental health, and expectations for the hospital were high. But a shortage of public defense attorneys has kept the 150 beds mostly empty. And the patients the hospital is hoping to take in are often being sent back home. Seattle Times mental health rep

Jan 27, • 11:58

Friday Evening Headlines

Costco shareholders vote to keep DEI practices, environmental crimes would be felonies under proposed bill, and Boeing lost nearly $4 billion last quarter. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at

Jan 25, • 8:11

Casual Friday with Todd Bishop and Alex Hudson

This week…  Week one of the second Trump administration started with a flurry of changes. Amazon workers heading back to the office are jamming up the commute.  And Mariner favorite Ichiro Suzuki is now in the Baseball Hall of Fame… One vote away from perfection. Geekwire Co-Founder Todd Bishop and Commute Seattle Director Alex Hudson are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got question

Jan 24, • 20:09

Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order, former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, and Maple Valley's Brandi Carlile receives her first Oscar nomination. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us

Jan 24, • 8:01

Trump commutes 18-year sentence of WA Proud Boy

A Washington man who was sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy, is out of federal prison. On Monday, President Donald Trump commuted Ethan Nordean’s sentence. Nordean was among the nearly 1,600 people who were pardoned, or had their sentences commuted, for their role in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. KUOW's Casey Martin tells us about this development and the reaction to it. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and kee

Jan 23, • 9:57

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Project 2025 proposes big changes for nuclear cleanup at Hanford, tariffs on Canadian imports could boost energy bills in WA, and King County passes a "Youth Bill of Rights."  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.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 seattlenow@kuow.org, lea

Jan 23, • 10:12

Seattle biotech firm shares revenue with Indigenous people who donate genetic info

Genetic material is deeply personal, and powerful. Now, Seattle-based Variant Bio has a plan to develop drugs for metabolic disorders, using data collected from Indigenous populations. In exchange, they’re offering financial benefits and revenue sharing. We'll hear from company's Director of Ethics and Engagement and University of Washington School of Medicine bioethicist Susan Brown Trinidad. You can watch the Seattle School Board meeting here. You can watch state lawmakers talk about education

Jan 22, • 15:41

Tuesday Evening Headlines

WA Attorney General sues to stop Trump's birthright citizenship order, farmworkers rally in Olympia, and Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki is elected to the Hall of Fame. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a vo

Jan 22, • 10:48

Democrats pour into WA as Republicans leave

Washington is a deep blue state -- and that can be frustrating to Republicans who feel like they can never get a vote passed. That's why some Republicans are packing up and leaving town, making the state even bluer, according to new data, as more and more Democrats move in. KUOW's Scott Greenstone brings us the story. 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 wan

Jan 21, • 6:37

Friday Evening Headlines

Movement to put a lid over I-5 is gaining steam, PSE gas and electricity rates to increase, and a state law that protects immigrants could see challenges under Trump. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.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 seattlenow@ku

Jan 18, • 13:55

Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Joe Veyera

This week: The wildfires in California are resonating here in Washington, there’s a new governor at the helm, and Starbucks says only paying customers can use the bathroom or hang out in the store. Author Jodi-Ann Burey and Factal editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week. Click here to read Geekwire's reporting on "HuskySwap." 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

Jan 17, • 19:00

Thursday Evening Headlines

Monsanto to pay $100 million over classroom chemicals, juvenile crime on the rise in King County, and Seattle's original Burgermaster to close. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voic

Jan 17, • 9:23

What to expect from our new Governor

Ferguson took the oath of office Wednesday and immediately tried to set himself apart from his predecessor. At a press conference afterwards, members of the GOP seemed hopeful, despite Democratic control of the legislature. Still, Ferguson has a big job and an even bigger budget deficit. Seattle Times reporter Jim Brunner helps us sort through some of the challenges facing the new administration. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and ke

Jan 16, • 16:15

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Gov. Ferguson signs three executive orders, drug trafficking ring busted in Seattle's CID, and WA's Supreme Court to decide fate of high capacity magazine ban. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.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 seattlenow@kuow.org,

Jan 16, • 11:31

WA trans community prepares for new administration

Washington is a state that supports and protects transgender rights. But campaign promises from the incoming Trump administration are causing concern for the community. Access to gender-affirming care and legal protections could be restricted. We’ll hear from KUOW health reporter Eilis O’Neill about how the local trans community is preparing for potential new policy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your f

Jan 15, • 13:04

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Governor Inslee gives his final speech in office, Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, and a beloved Central District restaurant makes a comeback. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us

Jan 15, • 11:30

Local jails in WA could finally get state oversight

In Washington state, prisons are overseen by state officials, and are required to follow a set of standards. But city and county jails are not. A new proposal by state lawmakers would change that. We talk with Seattle Times investigative reporter Sydney Brownstone about how several deaths in Washington jails helped lead to this push for change. You can watch Governor Jay Inslee's final State of the State address here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here&

Jan 14, • 13:29

Monday Evening Headlines

L.A. shelter pets arrive in Seattle, WA lawmakers talk rent stabilization, and the Community Police Commission seeks to regroup from internal turmoil. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave u

Jan 14, • 11:09

The job market is rough for white collar workers

The final 2024 report from the US Department of Labor was strong. Hundreds of thousands of jobs were added. The unemployment rate fell from 4.2 percent to 4.1 percent. Still some workers are really having a hard time finding something new. Business Insider’s Aki Ito reports that there's a recession among white collar workers right now. She explains what's going on. Watch the start of the Washington State Legislature's upcoming session on their new website or on tvw.

Jan 13, • 13:50

Friday Evening Headlines

Transit officials, riders, and employees honor Shawn Yim, fare enforcement returns to buses, and Eddie Bauer merges with JC Penny. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (20

Jan 11, • 12:57

Researchers rush to learn more about bird flu's impact on wildlife

In the last months of the year, 20 big cats died in an outbreak of bird flu in Washington State. KUOW’s Casey Martin and John Ryan report on how researchers in the state are racing to learn more before the next outbreak hits. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206)

Jan 10, • 6:26

Thursday Evening Headlines

Governor-elect Ferguson opposes wealth tax to fix WA's budget, Microsoft to cut jobs, and Seattle Humane will take in 60 pets from Los Angeles shelters. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave

Jan 10, • 7:18

The Housing First Approach: A Documentary

Today Seattle Now is sharing a documentary from the KUOW newsroom. In today's episode, KUOW's Will James went deep on Seattle's embrace of Housing First. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener

Jan 9, • 44:28

Wednesday Evening Headlines

WA firefighters head to California, REI announces layoffs, and Harborview unveils new technology to help people with spinal cord injuries. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail

Jan 9, • 10:07

Bars and restaurants navigate big changes to minimum wage

The new year means Seattle minimum wage is up to $20.76 an hour. It also means the end of a $2.72 cent hour tip credit that small businesses and restaurants have been using to help balance the books. The choice to let that credit expire was built into the law. But it’s not that simple. We hear from Seattle Times reporter Jackie Varriano and bartender Chandler Sapp. Legislative Preview hosted by Austin Jenkins Legislative Preview hosted by Angela King We can only make Seattle Now because li

Jan 8, • 12:04

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Norovirus is spreading in King County, President Biden expands oil drilling ban off WA coast, and former WA Congressman Jim McDermott remembers Jimmy Carter. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.The interview with Jim McDermott was produced by John O'Brien. 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 shar

Jan 8, • 12:13

What will WA lawmakers accomplish this year?

Washington lawmakers get back to work on Monday to kick off the 2025 legislative session. For 105 days, they’ll tackle issues like housing, education, and gun safety. But looming over it all is a projected budget deficit as big as $12 billion over the next several years. We talk with Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay about what to expect. 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 l

Jan 7, • 13:40

Monday Evening Headlines

If you feel like you sat in more traffic in 2024, new data shows you may be right. A Seahawks coaching staff member was let go, and two notable Seattle entertainers received awards this weekend. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 a

Jan 7, • 7:08

Seattle is getting more housing. But where should it go?

Seattle needs more housing, that’s a widely accepted reality. How and where we build that housing is a lot thornier. Enter: the One Seattle Plan, the city’s proposal to address our housing shortage. The details are still getting worked out, and some people don’t want these changes in their neighborhood, while others argue it doesn’t go far enough. We hear from Ryan Packer, the Contributing editor of The Urbanist and Queen Anne resident Michael Lapin. We can only mak

Jan 6, • 13:04

Friday Evening Headlines

Orca mom still carrying her dead calf around Puget Sound, 2024 broke records for evictions in WA, and Whitman College grapples with the legacy of its namesake. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemai

Jan 4, • 10:43

Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Rachel Belle

This week… Southern Resident killer whale J-35 is in mourning after losing a days-old calf. And Amazon’s Return To Office mandate began Thursday, and it’s going to change a whole lot in Seattle. Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Your Last Meal host Rachel Belle are here to ring in the new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 3, • 23:16

Thursday Evening Headlines

Amazon workers return to the office, flu cases are spiking in WA, and parking tickets in Seattle just got more expensive. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-67

Jan 3, • 9:02

Mariners TV voice Dave Sims says goodbye to Seattle

It's 2025... And a new year means a new job for one of the longest-tenured members of the Seattle Mariners. Not on the field, but in the broadcast booth. After 18 years, Mariners TV broadcaster Dave Sims is heading home to call games in the Bronx, for the New York Yankees. He’s here today to reflect on his time in Seattle, and some of his most iconic moments behind the mic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, • 15:27

Best of 2024: Why Seattle's mental health problems are so visible

We have one more lookback on our 2024 reporting, as we transition into the new year. Severe mental illness is a very visible problem in Seattle. In 2023, police responded to almost 10 thousand scenes of people experiencing mental health crises. Investigative reporters spent the past year asking big questions on the show Lost Patients about why so many people with severe mental illness end up untreated, and on the streets. And as they did, Seattle continued to pass legislation against one of the

Dec 31, 2024 • 16:19

KUOW's Year in Review Live

We’re nearing the finish line of 2024, and wow what a year. Boeing’s year started with a bang, but not in a good way. In January, a door-sized panel blew off of a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet mid-flight. They also got a new CEO and endured a 53 day machinist strike. The Seattle Public Library, SeaTac Airport, and the Highline school district all got cyber attacked. Seattle Public Schools went from planning to close 20 schools to planning to close zero, University of Wa

Dec 30, 2024 • 13:26

Best of 2024: Seattle's friendly Green Lake pickleball courts

We’re rounding out a week of re-airing our favorite episodes of the year, and somehow just couldn’t go without putting in some pickleball. Pickleball continues to be both popular and controversial in Seattle. This episode we're returning to the Green Lake pickleball courts which were officially declared a pickleball hub by Seattle in June. And the upwards of 100 diehard fans would agree, as they meet regularly to dink pickleballs back and forth. Yes, that’s the technical term. But, not everyone

Dec 27, 2024 • 12:34

Best of 2024: Celebrating trans women and their cars

In 2024, we’ve talked to and learned from some of the region’s boundary pushing authors. One of them is local automotive journalist Victoria Scott. Victoria loves cars – as models of freedom, style, and engineering. She also thinks car culture doesn’t have to be so male-dominated.  Those two things drove her to write about and photograph trans women, nonbinary people, and their relationship to cars. Her book is We Deserve This. See more info and order We Deserve This (also available at Elliott B

Dec 26, 2024 • 14:25

Best of 2024: Seattle’s music history is much more than flannel

This episode we're dreaming of a white Christmas, because White Christmas singer Bing Crosby was a local. He's Tacoma born and Spokane-raised. Crosby’s PNW connection is one of the many dazzling details in the book The Sound of Seattle: 101 Songs that Shaped a City. Eva Walker and Jacob Uitti talk to Patricia Murphy about musical influences that came out of our region – especially those that get little cred. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap he

Dec 24, 2024 • 14:05

Best of 2024: A Canlis chef's yard becoming a community garden

It’s the final full week of the year. As we take a little holiday break to recharge this week, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes of 2024, starting with a trip back to Shoreline. There, volunteers are reclaiming a derelict property to turn into the Ching Community Garden. Back when Patricia Murphy first visited in April, volunteers were out on weekends restoring the rich soil. They had to uproot blackberry bushes to reveal lilies and a hidden koi fish pond with a bri

Dec 23, 2024 • 10:50

Friday Evening Headlines

Mayor Harrell announces new Seattle Police Chief, Starbucks workers go on strike, and how to make air travel less harmful to the environment. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voice

Dec 21, 2024 • 12:14

Casual Friday with Danielle Marie Holland and Joe Veyera

This week… King County Metro announced it will temporarily close four bus stops in the Chinatown International District, and the agency is also reeling from a fatal attack on a bus driver. Washington is saying farewell to… The Northern Giant Hornet, now that the “murder hornet” has officially been eradiated from the state. And we’re getting closer to the holidays every second. If you’re a last-minute shopper, big tech is trying to get you to use AI for ideas

Dec 20, 2024 • 20:03

Thursday Evening Headlines

Suspect identified in Metro bus driver killing, health inspection signs are coming to food trucks, and health advocates worry about Trump's pick of RFK Jr. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, le

Dec 20, 2024 • 10:58

Senate report says Amazon ignored internal studies on warehouse safety

A U.S. Senate Committee led by Bernie Sanders says Amazon ignored its own recommendations about how to reduce injuries among warehouse workers, and put profits ahead of health and safety. We talk with Seattle Times reporter Lauren Rosenblatt about the new report, and why Amazon disputes the report's findings. The company says its injury rates have declined.  Share your thoughts on proposed zoning changes here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.

Dec 19, 2024 • 11:08

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Metro bus driver fatally stabbed by passenger, WA declares victory against the northern giant hornet, and Kaiser Permanente is sued over hearing aid coverage. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org,

Dec 19, 2024 • 9:05

Light up the big dark with holiday lights and WildLanterns

When it gets this dark outside, our region knows how to keep it light. ‘Tis the season for festive lights and light shows. Today we’ll walk through some of the season’s sparkling traditions, and stroll through one of the biggest: the Woodland Park Zoo’s Wild Lanterns installation. Read the list of the Seattle Public Library’s most popular books here Read more on the Bait Shop’s Holiday Light Show here Info on one West Seattle home’s holiday lights Seattl

Dec 18, 2024 • 14:42

Tuesday Evening Headlines

SPD's former chief Adrian Diaz is fired, lawmakers want to ban flavored vape and tobacco products, and bus stops close in Seattle's CID due to safety concerns. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org

Dec 18, 2024 • 7:43

Cap-and-trade lives on, with a new scofflaw

Washington’s carbon market has raised more than $2.6 billion over the last few years to fight climate change, and recently survived a voter initiative. But one company hasn't paid up. Seattle Times climate change reporter Conrad Swanson tells us about Washington's lone scofflaw, and what it says about how the carbon market is working. 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

Dec 17, 2024 • 11:59

Monday Evening Headlines

Advocacy groups prep for immigration raids, Starbucks improves parental leave benefits, and is the Seattle City Council toxic for progressives? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6

Dec 17, 2024 • 11:37

Why drivers can't see a damn thing this time of year

Driving in Seattle is not easy during the best of times. Add some dark, fog and rain to the mix… it’s a lot. We’ll talk with UW ophthalmologist Dr. Jen Yu about why it’s so much harder to see this time of year, and what we can do about it. You can watch Tuesday’s Washington state electoral college proceedings live on TVW at noon. Seattle Film Critics Society Nominees We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and ke

Dec 16, 2024 • 12:19

Friday Evening Headlines

SFD diverted on-duty firefighters to work special events, Puget Sound rockfish remain in deep trouble, and SantaCon is comin' to town. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail a

Dec 14, 2024 • 10:26

Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Sandeep Kaushik

This week… Kroger and Albertsons will not be merging any time soon, and things are getting messy between the two companies. The last Sears in Washington is closing this weekend… Remember the Sears catalogue? And Washington State University picked a name for our state’s newest apple. Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Political Strategist Sandeep Kaushik are here to break down the week. Weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners suppo

Dec 13, 2024 • 19:49

Thursday Evening Headlines

President Biden pardons Seattle man, WA's last remaining Sears closes on Sunday, and a local non-profit provides therapy on wheels. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (

Dec 13, 2024 • 13:12

Albertsons and Kroger are never ever getting back together

When it comes to love and corporate mergers… breakups are hard. Albertsons backed out of a deal with Kroger after two judges blocked the grocery companies from merging into one. Now Albertsons is suing Kroger over the failed deal. Seattle Times Business Reporter Paul Roberts is here to make sense of the fallout. 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 wa

Dec 12, 2024 • 13:45

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Albertsons sues Kroger over merger deal, WA's natural gas initiative is challenged in court, and AI is tracking you in retail stores. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (2

Dec 12, 2024 • 14:12

Downtown improvements push problems elsewhere

The city’s been working steadily to clean up downtown. And this fall they tried a new approach. Arrests and street cleaning on some core streets. Some areas are seeing improvement, but pushing people into other neighborhoods and away from services can cause new problems. The public meeting about improvements on Lake Washington Boulevard is here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&nbs

Dec 11, 2024 • 11:55

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle teens can get free online therapy, grocery merger blocked in court, and a King County staffer received $323,000 in an alleged kickback scheme. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, l

Dec 11, 2024 • 15:00

How psilocybin helped clinicians with Covid despair

During the pandemic, many doctors and nurses struggled with their mental health. A new study from UW Medicine turned to psilocybin as a potential antidote to Covid despair. Dr. Anthony Back led the study, and talked with Patricia Murphy about what he found. Watch UW Professor David Baker accept his Nobel Prize at 10 am Tuesday, here 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 t

Dec 10, 2024 • 15:31

Monday Evening Headlines

Tammy Morales says the Seattle City Council is sliding toward "undemocratic behavior," Wallace Falls State Park remains closed, and we look at how social media can make or break a restaurant. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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 seattle

Dec 10, 2024 • 9:39

Why are orcas wearing salmon hats?

It’s been a cold winter so far. It’s the time you might bust out your warm winter hat. Our friends, the Southern Resident Killer Whales, have been doing it too… They’ve been wearing “salmon hats” in Puget Sound lately. Wild Orca Science and Research Director Deborah Giles told KUOW’s Kim Malcolm all about it. 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

Dec 9, 2024 • 8:55

Friday Evening Headlines

Tuition will increase next year at WA community colleges, Boeing halts employee surveillance program, and Rep. Kilmer says goodbye to Congress. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6

Dec 7, 2024 • 6:38

Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Zaki Hamid

This week… Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales announced she’s stepping down from her position, citing a harmful work environment. Seattle’s glass recycling process has come screeching to a halt, due to the closure of the region’s largest bottle maker. And Portland favorite VooDoo donuts is setting up shop on Capitol Hill next week… Look out for some of their interesting menu items. Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to b

Dec 6, 2024 • 19:34

Thursday Evening Headlines

Cornish and Seattle U to merge, whooping cough cases keep rising, and Seattle Storm All-Star Jewell Loyd wants to be traded. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us fee

Dec 6, 2024 • 9:32

As Dow bows out, who will take his place?

After 4 terms, King County Executive Dow Constantine is not running for reelection. With a 150 million dollar budget problem, a housing crisis, and criminal justice reform facing the county…..who would want the top spot anyway? KUOW Politics Reporter Scott Greenstone interviewed the candidates eyeing the job. He’ll break it all down. 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

Dec 5, 2024 • 14:41

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Tammy Morales to resign from Seattle City Council, SAM workers go on strike, and a candidate emerges to challenge City Attorney Ann Davison. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. The transit project "Orca Wrapped" can be found here. 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 seatt

Dec 5, 2024 • 7:01

How Jesse Jones made a career of busting scammers

Holiday shopping is not for the faint of heart. The crowds, the pressure... It’s a lot. And it’s easy to overpay, or spend more than you have when you’re feeling stressed.  For nearly 20 years, Jesse Jones has delivered solid consumer advice and come to the rescue for people caught up in a scam.   Now that he’s leaving KIRO, he’s here to reflect on his TV career and offer tips on how to avoid bad deals. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep S

Dec 4, 2024 • 16:14

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Gov. Inslee announces state hiring freeze, food banks struggle with inflation, and FOB Sushi Bar reopens two weeks after viral video. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or lea

Dec 4, 2024 • 11:42

Seattle's holiday arts lineup is sleigh-ing

December is here. Cue the holiday shows! Sure, the Nutcracker from Pacific Northwest Ballet is a classic, but here in Seattle we spike our traditions with holiday bonsai trees and drag shows. Chase Burns is here to help us sort through all the theater, film, and live music coming our way. He’s editor of The Ticket. Chase's holiday recommendations:A Christmas Carol at ACT Theater  Black Nativity at Intiman Theater Linus and Juicy at The Cornish Playhouse The Dina Martina Christmas Show at Act The

Dec 3, 2024 • 15:47

Monday Evening Headlines

Another vegetable falls prey to an outbreak of foodborne illness, Washington's treasurer prepares for the Trump administration, and why are orcas wearing dead salmon as hats? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leav

Dec 3, 2024 • 12:03

Passing the jazz torch in Seattle, one jam session at a time

Seattle boasts a wealth of young jazz talent. High schools like Bothell, Garfield, and Roosevelt are regular finalists in national competitions. But the journey from a local school band to the big stage can be long and difficult. One local organization, the Seattle Jazz Fellowship is looking to change that. We get more from Soundside producer (and musician) Alec Cowan. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questi

Dec 2, 2024 • 11:48

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle travelers hit the roads, ferries, and airport, Redmond PD gets a federal waiver to operate drones, and why are Seattle sports tickets so expensive? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail a

Nov 28, 2024 • 7:38

Casual Wednesday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Rachel Belle

This week: We’re coming up on Thanksgiving, so we brought in some local food experts to talk about the holiday essentials. Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle are here to serve up some good Thanksgiving vibes. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail a

Nov 27, 2024 • 20:20

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle scraps plans to close schools, banner year for Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon, and two Bruce Lee murals are unveiled in the Chinatown-International District. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. 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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a vo

Nov 27, 2024 • 8:08

How to keep E. coli off your Thanksgiving menu

In recent months, multiple E. coli outbreaks have reached Washington, including McDonald's quarter pounder hamburgers, and organic carrots sold at Whole Foods and Trader Joes. We talk with food safety attorney Bill Marler about the state of food safety, and how to protect yourself from foodborne illnesses. Tonight's Seattle School Board meeting is streaming here. 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 a

Nov 26, 2024 • 12:14

Monday Evening Headlines

Two King County councilmembers want to pass a bill to help recover from last week's bomb cyclone, one of Seattle's largest event companies is buying a historic arts building, and the Washington Department of Transportation has recommendations for when you should travel on this busy holiday weekend. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your

Nov 26, 2024 • 6:56

How to prep for the next big storm

Last week’s back-to-back wind storms are a reminder that bad weather around here can sometimes mean days without power, or snow and ice that traps people in their homes and upends supply chains.  It pays to be prepared. A lot of us are not.  Susanna Trimarco, the Public Outreach and Education Coordinator for King County’s office of Emergency Management, is here to help us get started.  Emergency preparedness resources: Personal and family preparedness checklist from King County King County e

Nov 25, 2024 • 15:00

Friday Evening Headlines

Some hospitals are running on generators, we talk with Latino voters in Yakima about Trump's presidency, and Magnuson Park could get pickleball courts. lt’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform

Nov 23, 2024 • 11:14

Casual Friday with Maleeha Syed and Justin Shaw

This week… High winds and rain blasted through the greater Seattle area in the form of a Bomb Cyclone. And viral food reviewer Keith Lee’s trip to Seattle took a turn for the worse, or should I say worm-st, leading to the temporary closure of a local restaurant chain. Northwest Reports Producer and Co-Host Maleeha Syed and Seattle Weather Blog’s Justin Shaw are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in

Nov 22, 2024 • 21:00

Thursday Evening Headlines

Thousands still without power in the PNW, Seattle City Council passes $8.3 billion budget, and immigrant advocates prepare for second Trump term. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. What are your questions about storm preparation? Email seattlenow@kuow.org or leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from yo

Nov 22, 2024 • 12:26

A bomb cyclone and an early ski season

Watch the city council budget session here.  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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2024 • 12:43

Wednesday Evening Headlines

PNW still reeling from windstorm, Seattle elementary schools may not close after all, and pollution has increased in WA since the pandemic. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2024 • 9:04

Seattle's Century Ballroom is hanging up its dancing shoes

Century Ballroom is in its last months of operation. It’s one of Seattle’s longest-running social dance venues, with the first classes gliding across the ballroom in 1997. But owner Hallie Kuperman announced earlier this month that 2025 will be the space’s last dance. We’ll hear from Hallie, and from Century dance students, about why the love Century Ballroom. Live federal court proceedings: https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/media/live-oral-arguments/ We can only make Seattle Now because listeners su

Nov 20, 2024 • 16:00

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Powerful storm to bring high winds to Seattle and snow to the passes, Seattle City Council votes against a capital gains tax, and we meet some Trump voters in King County. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listene

Nov 20, 2024 • 10:41

WA is getting whooped by whooping cough

Whooping cough is making a major comeback in Washington state. At this time last year, there were 54 cases of pertussis. Right now, the statewide case count is more than 1,300. The bacterial disease is most dangerous to babies, and many who get it require hospitalization. We talk with UW Medicine's Dr. Helen Chu about why whooping cough is surging in Washington. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want t

Nov 19, 2024 • 9:24

Monday Evening Headlines

An E. coli outbreak is spreading across Washington; How Washington's next Attorney General is thinking about the job; and trouble is brewing for Woodinville wine-tasting rooms.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. View more information about the carrot recall due to E. coli contamination on the CDC website.  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

Nov 19, 2024 • 6:24

Seattle’s top public safety issue? Transportation

Mayor Bruce Harrell said on Friday that public safety is his administration’s “highest priority.” In city hall, that’s included a lot of talk about policing and crime. But according to a study of Seattle residents, the biggest public safety issue in people’s lives is actually traffic safety.  Jacqueline Helfgott – Seattle University Professor and Director of the school’s Crime & Justice Research Center –  breaks down the results of the Seattle Public Safety Survey and the various ways safe

Nov 18, 2024 • 14:00

Friday Evening Headlines

Mayor Harrell announces new public safety measures, UW President's home and car vandalized, and will Lake Washington Boulevard go car-free? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2024 • 10:46

Casual Friday with Rich Smith and Zaki Hamid

This week… The Seattle City Council tossed around its own baby capital gains tax, similar to the one at the state level. And we’re coming up on a big anniversary for an important Seattle landmark - the big hole across the street from City Hall. Local journalist and author Rich Smith and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got question

Nov 15, 2024 • 18:25

Thursday Evening Headlines

Suspect charged in Seattle stabbings, Roosevelt HS under investigation for football recruiting, and Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims is leaving for the Yankees. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Nov 15, 2024 • 8:54

Is this the end of the line for SLU streetcar?

Who is riding the South Lake Union Streetcar? Turns out, not very many people. KUOW reporter Casey Martin will explain why and if the city council will stop the train all together. Visit get.ridwell.com/yardsign to find out when the company will be in a particular neighborhood to schedule a free pickup. 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

Nov 14, 2024 • 9:38

Wednesday Evening Headlines

King County Exec Dow Constantine won't seek reelection, FBI offers $25K reward for ballot box attacks, and chess master Bob Ferguson strategizes for his rematch with  Trump. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/liste

Nov 14, 2024 • 12:22

Big tech sees an upside in Trump 2.0

Some tech titans like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos are taking a distinctly positive tone toward President Elect Donald Trump. What could another Trump term mean for big tech – a major driver of Seattle’s economy? KUOW’s labor and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here to talk about it. She's co-host of KUOW's podcast Booming. Find information about Thursday's SPS closure meeting, here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gif

Nov 13, 2024 • 11:14

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle could get a capital gains tax, endangered orcas return to Penn Cove, and how did Marie Gluesenkamp Perez win reelection? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 2024 • 10:15

Seattle has a new (progressive) city councilmember

Seattle has elected a new member to the city council.  Alexis Mercedes Rinck is going to have to get right to work.  She’s replacing appointed council member Tanya Woo, and will be sworn in right after the vote is certified.  Here to talk about her potential impact on the council is Cascade PBS City Reporter Josh Cohen. Select Budget Committee Remote Public Comment: https://www.seattle.gov/council/committees/public-comment UW Election Roundtable: https://www.polisci.washington.edu/calendar?trumb

Nov 12, 2024 • 13:50

Friday Evening Headlines

The natural gas initiative passes, Amarr Murphy-Paine's father urges witness to come forward in his son's shooting death, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez declares victory in WA's 3rd congressional district. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feed

Nov 9, 2024 • 12:44

Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Erica Barnett

This week…  Voters in the US chose a new president, who has a contentious relationship with Washington state and Seattle.  And our state is projected to reject three out of four Republican-funded initiatives… but access to natural gas may survive. Stranger Queer Culture and Politics Reporter Vivian McCall and Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett are here to break down the week. WA National Parks: https://www.nps.gov/state/wa/index.htm We can only make Seattle Now because listeners suppor

Nov 8, 2024 • 17:22

Thursday Evening Headlines

Bob Ferguson says he's prepared for another Trump term, whooping cough cases are on the rise, and salmon labeling study reveals something fishy. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2024 • 11:11

When the nation goes red, WA goes blue

Washington doesn’t usually generate attention during presidential elections, but this year, the state bucked the national rightward trend. Guest Austin Jenkins of Pluribus News helps unpack what a second Trump presidency might mean for the evergreen state. First Thursday Fun! https://pioneersquare.org/art-walks/ https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/seattle-art-museum https://mohai.org/event/first-thursday-november/ We can only make Seattle Now bec

Nov 7, 2024 • 13:55

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Inslee says WA will hold its policy ground vs Trump, Dems declare victory in statewide races, and Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump on his "political comeback." It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Nov 7, 2024 • 10:51

WA's early election results

More than 2.6 million ballots have been counted so far in Washington State, and some key races have already been called. We round up all the election night news and break down initial results with Seattle Now evening host Paige Browning.  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 seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (20

Nov 6, 2024 • 13:53

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattleites vote in person on Election Day, Boeing machinists approve contract offer, and WA will decide whether to declare holly a noxious weed. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Find King County's in-person voting locations here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.

Nov 6, 2024 • 12:35

How to calm your nerves on Election Day

It's Election Day 2024. Feeling anxious? You're certainly not alone. We'll hear from Seattle Now listeners about how they're coping with election anxiety, and we'll talk with Seattle therapist Mags Aleks about how to handle existential stress. Find King County's in-person voting locations here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us

Nov 5, 2024 • 13:37

Monday Evening Headlines

Boeing machinists vote on contract offer, Seattle legend Quincy Jones dies at 91, and Northwest tribes are working to get out the vote. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 2024 • 10:44

Seattle's eyes are bigger than its budget

While elections capture the headlines, the Seattle City Council is deep in its budget negotiations. Last week, it released a first draft of its plan, which will impact Seattle’s programs for years to come. Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane breaks it down for us.  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 seattlenow@kuow.org, le

Nov 4, 2024 • 14:30

Friday Evening Headlines

In-person voting opens tomorrow in King County, Washingtonians work to turn out swing state voters, and UW will retire Kelsey Plum's jersey. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Are you experiencing election anxiety? Tell us how the upcoming election is affecting you, and your strategies for coping with it. Leave us a voicemail: (206) 616-6746. Find King County's in-person voting locations here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners sup

Nov 1, 2024 • 12:11

Casual Friday with Mónica Guzmán and Joe Veyera

This week…  Confidence in Washington’s vote-by-mail system was shaken by incendiary devices in ballot boxes. And before any of our votes get counted, we’ve got to lose an hour of daylight this weekend. Journalist and speaker Mónica Guzmán and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Foll

Nov 1, 2024 • 24:57

Thursday Evening Headlines

Union leaders endorse new Boeing offer, feds indict a dozen people in Seattle for dealing fentanyl, and we explore the capital gains initiative. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2024 • 13:02

The natural gas initiative I-2066, explained

Initiative 2066 would repeal local and state efforts to phase out natural gas. It would block long-term planning for replacing gas with electricity, and it would prohibit the state’s building codes from doing anything to discourage gas use. KUOW environment reporter John Ryan takes an in-depth look at I-2066. Find all of KUOW's election coverage here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from

Oct 31, 2024 • 6:00

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Detainee dies at ICE facility in Tacoma, former SPD chief Adrian Diaz files tort claim against city, and Seattle Public Schools settles sexual abuse lawsuit. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Oct 31, 2024 • 8:08

Here’s what's happening to your King County Ballot

What happens to your ballot after you submit it?  If you’re in King County and you dropped off or mailed out your ballot, it’s likely at the King County Elections facility in Renton. We took a field trip to the facility to talk to King County Elections’ Halei Watkins, where she gave us a tour of the journey ballots take, and the safety measures they have in place. 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

Oct 30, 2024 • 20:00

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Ballot boxes to get increased pick-ups in King County, SPD places former Police Chief Adrian Diaz on administrative leave, and corporate Starbucks employees are told to return to work. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudi

Oct 29, 2024 • 7:23

For kids in mental health crisis, there's now urgent care

In September, Seattle Children's Hospital opened a psychiatric urgent care clinic for kids and teens. It's the first of its kind in Washington. We talk with Laura Knapp about the new clinic, and how it's providing important care for young people across Washington who don't need emergency services, but do need same-day care. Knapp is vice president for mental and behavioral health at Seattle Children's Hospital. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make t

Oct 29, 2024 • 11:32

Monday Evening Headlines

FBI investigating ballot box fires in Vancouver and Portland, Seattle breaks a rain record, and we visit the WA county that reliably predicts the presidential election. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener f

Oct 28, 2024 • 10:52

(Please come) ‘Back to Starbucks’

The name of the game at Starbucks lately has been speed. But the company has been losing customers over the last few years, prompting new Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol to champion a new vision: ‘Back to Starbucks’. We hear from listeners about why they’ve stopped going visiting our local coffee giant and talk with Puget Sound Business Journal reporter Joey Thompson about the company’s pivot.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by maki

Oct 28, 2024 • 16:39

Friday Evening Headlines

Fall City teen charged with murdering family members, West Seattle light rail route is decided, and McDonald's E. coli outbreak has reached WA. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2024 • 7:03

Casual Friday with Crystal Fincher and Shauna Sowersby

This week…  Washington has 4 ballot initiatives at the top of the ballot, but a lot of voters are still undecided on whether to pass them. Is it okay to bet on who’s going to be the President? One local student thinks so, to the tune of $10,000. And what to do when you share a name with someone in the opposite political party? A Washington state Republican named Harris had some signs to re-print. Political Consultant Crystal Fincher and Cascade PBS State Politics Reporter Shauna Sowersby are her

Oct 25, 2024 • 20:09

Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle's school closure list is out, Boeing machinists reject contract offer, and the Seattle Storm endorse Kamala Harris. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2024 • 8:54

How to be a light rail rider

Thousands of people ride the light rail every day.  That number has only grown since the Lynwood extension. This episode we talk with Sound Transit and an etiquette expert about what we should all keep in mind to make the ride more comfortable for everyone. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or lea

Oct 24, 2024 • 13:48

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Boeing machinists vote on contract offer, attorney accused of smuggling drugs into King County jail, and we visit secret, underground raves in Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform

Oct 23, 2024 • 10:22

Dave Reichert: Caught the Green River Killer, future governor?

Republican Dave Reichert is running for governor. You may know him as the former King County Sheriff, or maybe as a member of Congress. But Reichert may be best known for his work catching one of the nation’s most prolific serial killers. KUOW Investigative Reporter Ashley Hiruko spoke to Reichert about his multi-decade effort to catch the Green River Killer, and how he’s using that experience as his pitch to be Washington’s next governor. Rezoning engagement: https://one-seattle-plan-zoning-imp

Oct 23, 2024 • 12:10

Tuesday Evening Headlines

15-year-old suspect in Fall City murders has first court hearing, Starbucks sales decline, and advocates work to get convicted felons registered to vote. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf

Oct 23, 2024 • 9:56

Helping formerly homeless people register to vote

The presidential election is exactly two weeks away, and volunteers are working hard to get people registered to vote in Seattle. We visit a Plymouth Housing apartment building in Belltown, where the non-profit held a voter registration drive to encourage formerly homeless people to get registered to vote. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod,

Oct 22, 2024 • 10:22

Monday Evening Headlines

We now know who the two missing Naval pilots who crashed last week were, Boeing striking machinists have a contract offer to consider, and the Tacoma Urban League gets a new CEO. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com

Oct 22, 2024 • 11:08

The candidates for Seattle’s open council seat

Along with casting votes for president and a new governor, Seattle voters have a big choice to make in the city’s leadership. Current councilmember Tanya Woo and newcomer Alexis Mercedes Rinck are vying for the council’s open city-wide seat.  We get to know the candidates and their stances with help from Seattle Times reporter Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.o

Oct 21, 2024 • 14:36

Friday Evening Headlines

Voting begins in WA, distracted driving is increasing, and will WA's long-term care program survive the election? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2024 • 11:38

Casual Friday with Rich Smith and Sandeep Kaushik

This week…  An old frenemy of Seattle politics popped up on the national scene… Hello, Kshama Sawant. It’s endorsement season, and we have two experts from both sides of the process to talk about it. And if you thought YOU were seeing a lot of political ads, try asking your dog what they’ve seen lately. Stranger News Editor Rich Smith and political strategist Sandeep Kaushik are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the s

Oct 18, 2024 • 23:59

Thursday Evening Headlines

GOP fundraising is lagging in WA, PNW power grid to get billions in federal dollars, and how will downtown Seattle avoid a "doom loop?" It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 11:37

Spooky movie season with Scarecrow video

We’re in peak spooky movie season and Scarecrow video has some suggestions for everyone from the scary movie-averse to those who find horror films cozy. This episode we head there with Scarecrow Video marketing coordinator Matt Lynch. Scarecrow Video has a lot planned for this Saturday’s International Independent Video Store Day. Expect giveaways, sales, a YouTube livestream, and more. Get more info here: Video Store Day is Saturday, October 19th! | Scarecrow Video More information about The Gre

Oct 17, 2024 • 9:58

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Jill Stein rallies with Kshama Sawant in Seattle, search continues for pilots in Navy plane crash, and Reichert faces a tough path in the open race for Governor. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri

Oct 16, 2024 • 9:58

Bob Ferguson: Aggressive AG, future governor?

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is running for Governor. You may know him as the guy who sued Donald Trump and got some people tuna and chicken settlement money. Seattle Times Politics Reporter Jim Brunner is here to talk about how Ferguson has cranked up the heat on corporations, and how he’s using that experience as his pitch to be Washington’s next governor. Seattle City Council Budget Hearings: https://seattle.gov/council/issues/demystifying-the-budget-process-x151133 King Cou

Oct 16, 2024 • 14:30

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Striking Boeing machinists rally in Seattle, Pierce County jurors will get paid $100 per day, and what's the future of tipping in Seattle? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2024 • 11:17

Seattle to close up to 5 schools, here's what happens next

The Seattle School Board has approved a plan to close up to 5 elementary schools next year. An earlier proposal would have closed 21 schools. We talk with KUOW education reporter Sami West about why the district changed course, and what comes next. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

Oct 15, 2024 • 12:44

Monday Evening Headlines

Two years in, WA's alert system for missing Indigenous people is working, ballots are hitting the mail this week, and a meat recall has spread to WA. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

Oct 14, 2024 • 9:03

Smile, Seattle: You're on camera

Seattle has dozens of city-run traffic and surveillance cameras. It will soon get more, overseen by SPD, in 3 crime hot spots around the city as part of ongoing efforts to address gun violence, drug sales and human trafficking. As with many public safety initiatives, it's controversial.  KUOW online editor Dyer Oxley will explains how the new program will work and the concerns raised by residents in affected neighborhoods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 2024 • 13:18

Friday Evening Headlines

Boeing announces layoffs amid strike, whooping cough cases are on the rise, and the waterfront cabins on Cama Beach aren't coming back. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2024 • 13:31

Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Alex Hudson

This week…  Seattle’s newest RapidRide line is only four weeks old, but already in need of some quick fixes. Seattle’s EMTs are now administering buprenorphine to people struggling with opioids as part of a first-in-the-nation program. And a reminder: Don’t feed wild raccoons. A woman in Kitsap County learned the hard way. Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Commute Seattle Executive Director Alex Hudson are here to break down the week. Highway Closures: https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2024/start-plan

Oct 11, 2024 • 24:23

Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle School Board approves smaller school closure plan, Jane Fonda campaigns against I-2117 in Seattle, and Scarecrow Video will keep its doors open. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info

Oct 11, 2024 • 6:53

Visiting Hurricane-battered Florida with a Seattle Red Cross volunteer

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday evening. To help with the recovery effort, the Red Cross has enlisted volunteers from across the country to help shelter displaced people. We’ll talk with a Red Cross volunteer from Seattle who's been in Jacksonville, Florida since Monday. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from yo

Oct 10, 2024 • 13:24

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Nobel Prize awarded to UW professor, Seattle to install surveillance cameras, and SPD increases the hiring bonus for some officers to $50K. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2024 • 8:05

So... When are the Supersonics coming back?

The hopes and rumors of a Seattle Supersonics return have been swirling for the 16 years they’ve been gone. And now, there’s some momentum. With the NBA playing a preseason game in Seattle this week, Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones says we’re inching closer. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at Seatt

Oct 9, 2024 • 16:20

Tuesday Evening Headlines

WA sues TikTok, another RapidRide bus line breaks ground, and crime tops the list of concerns for Seattle voters in new survey. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 2024 • 6:43

Nancy Guppy wants to save the Seattle Channel

Art Zone with Nancy Guppy and other Seattle Channel programs are on the chopping block under Mayor Bruce Harrell’s budget proposal. The city needs to close a $250 million budget deficit.  We talk with Art Zone host Nancy Guppy about preserving the show and its unique role shining a light on Seattle’s arts community. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at Seat

Oct 8, 2024 • 12:04

Monday Evening Headlines

FEMA team deploys from WA to help with hurricane recovery, Tim Walz heads to the Seattle area to fundraise, and nearly 90% of WA's rest areas are in "critical condition." It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listene

Oct 7, 2024 • 9:10

How to enjoy PNW mushrooms this fall

It is a great mushroom season for Western Washington. Wild and cultivated species are popping up all over, including at local farmer’s markets and grocery stores.  Mushroom Farmer Mossy Rayment spends all day with the fruiting fungi, and is here to help us enjoy these fall treats.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram

Oct 7, 2024 • 12:20

Friday Evening Headlines

Downtown Seattle's new waterfront walkway opens, Boeing and striking machinists to restart talks on Monday, and housing for LGBTQ+ veterans opens in Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Oct 5, 2024 • 7:15

Casual Friday with Joe Veyera and Andrew Walsh

This week…  Seattle Police are changing how they respond to home alarm systems, and potentially saying goodbye to the city’s police horses. The Seattle Channel is on the chopping block in Mayor Harrell’s new budget. And return to sender… a Seattle two-year-old spent some time in an Amazon Locker this weekend. Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh are here to break down the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 2024 • 23:08

Thursday Evening Headlines

Striking Boeing workers are picking up seasonal jobs, the Grand Illusion Theater has to move locations, and we dig into Initiative 2117, which could axe WA's Climate Commitment Act. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.c

Oct 3, 2024 • 13:17

Fentanyl deaths are down, but it's complicated

Fentanyl overdose deaths are down in King County but that’s not necessarily good news. UW addiction and research professor epidemiologist Caleb Banta-Green is here to give us some perspective.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackSee omnystud

Oct 3, 2024 • 14:37

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle school closure plan scaled back, VP candidate Tim Walz to visit Seattle, and we explore new efforts to keep toxic gunk from reaching Puget Sound. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info

Oct 2, 2024 • 12:24

A new series satirizes the PNW's "aggressive good intentions"

Seattle and Portland are full of good intentions.  How those good intentions land on those on the receiving end…. A bit of a mixed bag. Mischa Webley satirizes this dynamic in a new web series called "Hasaan Hates Portland," that depicts some of the everyday experiences of a Black man living in America’s whitest city. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to

Oct 2, 2024 • 14:32

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Police Chief wants to eliminate mounted patrol, ferry rates increase, and Gonzaga will join the Pac-12. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 2024 • 6:11

Can Seattle churches help solve the housing crisis?

Throughout Seattle, churches are hoping to sell off some of their property and turn it into affordable housing. The goal is to shore up their finances in the least religious metro area in the U.S. But accomplishing that goal hasn't been so easy. We talk with Seattle Times business reporter Heidi Groover about the barriers they face. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on

Oct 1, 2024 • 12:19

Monday Evening Headlines

Boeing strike reaches 18 days, tribes speak out against Initiative 2117, and EV rebates are getting snapped up fast. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 2024 • 7:55

How Seattle could solve its $250M problem

The city of Seattle has a $250 million problem. That’s the difference between how much the city is projected to collect next year and what it’s projected to spend. This week, Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his proposal to deal with that hard reality. Now it’s up to the city council to finalize the plan before the end of the year.  Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane dug into why the city ended up in this position and the various solutions city leaders have suggested.  Seattle City Council Budget I

Sep 30, 2024 • 16:33

Friday Evening Headlines

New data from the CDC shows an increase in overdose deaths in Washington state, the Chief of Tacoma Police was put on administrative leave, and buckle up for a whole bunch of road closures in the Seattle area. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow

Sep 27, 2024 • 7:31

Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Jas Keimig

This week…  Macklemore is in hot water with local sports teams after a controversial statement at a pro-Palestine music festival. Downtown is getting revitalized, with lights over Third Ave and a fancy walkway between Pike Place and the Waterfront. And Climate Pledge Arena is going to have to pay up after getting caught up-charging most transactions by 3%. Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Arts Reporter Jas Keimig are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners suppor

Sep 27, 2024 • 22:02

Thursday Evening Headlines

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Donate to our home, KUOW, during our fall fundraising drive to power the show; https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow Today, members of Congress call for an investigation into the death of a Seattle woman killed in the West Bank; The impact of COVID lockdowns on teens' brains; and Seattle Sports fans have had a rough week.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We want to hear from you! F

Sep 26, 2024 • 8:34

This school banned cell phones and lunch got louder

I think we can all admit that at times our cell phones can be pretty disruptive. I know I’ve spent too many late nights doom scrolling. And research shows phones can be even more harmful for young people. Today we’ll talk with KUOW education reporter Sami West about one area school that is trying to ban phones completely.  Seattle City Council Budget Information: https://seattle.gov/council/issues/demystifying-the-budget-process-x151133 And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at Sea

Sep 26, 2024 • 13:40

Wednesday Evening Headlines

A new southern resident orca enters the world, Boeing workers do not want to vote on Boeing’s latest contract offer, and Macklemore explains his controversial comments about America. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.

Sep 25, 2024 • 14:15

Rick Steves has a "traveler's mindset" during his cancer treatment

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, according to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. And Edmonds’s most famous traveler Rick Steves recently announced his own prostate cancer diagnosis. Rick is here to tell us how his traveler’s mindset is influencing his treatment journey. Seattle City Council Budget Information: https://seattle.gov/council/issues/demystifying-the-budget-process-x151133 And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us f

Sep 25, 2024 • 11:27

Tuesday Evening Headlines

The Mayor’s budget proposal is out today, the storm have a win or go home game tonight, and the Paul Allen Foundation is giving over $9 million to downtown arts and culture organizations. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnyst

Sep 25, 2024 • 12:13

Why Boeing workers are (still) striking

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Donate to KUOW's fall fund raising drive to ensure the show is around for years to come: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow Today's story: Thousands of Boeing machinists are back on picket lines in Everett and Renton this morning, considering a new contract proposal from Boeing that the company hopes will end the 12-day strike.  But the question remains if it is enough to address decades of mounting economic press

Sep 24, 2024 • 13:38

Monday Evening Headlines

Boeing presented its “best and final offer” to machinists, we remember the late Dan Evans’ environmental work, and an aspiring food vendor reacts to new King County food safety regulations. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omny

Sep 24, 2024 • 11:53

How are Seattle’s restaurants doing?

The price of eating out in Seattle is truly eye-popping these days, and there’s a lot behind those high prices: inflation, labor costs, and restaurants still recovering from Covid shutdowns.  Today, we check in on the health of Seattle’s restaurant industry and get some dining tips from Tan Vinh, Seattle Times food writer and host of the new KUOW podcast Seattle Eats. Listen to Seattle Eats in the KUOW app or wherever you get your podcasts.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support

Sep 23, 2024 • 14:29

Friday Evening Headlines

The Boeing strike continues without any planned contract talks on the books, Climate Pledge Arena is giving refunds, and we hear from the yes and no sides of Initiative 20-66 on natural gas. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See om

Sep 20, 2024 • 7:21

Casual Friday with Erica Barnett and Jodi-Ann Burey

This week…  Amazon is asking its white-collar workers to come back into the office five days a week, which will have ripple effects all over the city. The Seattle Times asked our city’s drivers: What annoys you the most about driving around here? And Seattle was ranked as the number one pizza city in the country… by a less-than-reputable source. Publicola Editor Erica Barnett and Author Jodi-Ann Burey are here to break down the week. Fremont Oktoberfest: https://fremontoktoberfest.com/ Emerald C

Sep 20, 2024 • 24:47

Thursday Evening Headlines

The US Forest Service is making cuts, private school enrollment in Seattle is up, and food trucks will have to display their food safety ratings starting next year. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for

Sep 20, 2024 • 11:17

What winning two medals at the Paralympics taught Taylor Swanson

We held a silver medal, and it was heavy! Not ours. It belonged to today’s guest, Paralympian Taylor Swanson. She actually came back from Paris with a bronze medal too. We’ll talk with the Roosevelt High graduate about her love of running and what people don’t understand about being a Paralympic athlete. And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You h

Sep 19, 2024 • 16:05

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Last night the Seattle City Council approved SOAP and SODA zones, while today, Boeing announced furloughs, and Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines became one company. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. We want to year from YOU! Fill out Seattle Now’s annual survey to help us make the show better, and weigh in on what we should cover. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift

Sep 19, 2024 • 12:30

PCC recommits to downtown (just in time for Amazon)

The Downtown Seattle PCC was supposed to be a flagship store for the upscale grocery co-op.  But the pandemic had other plans. The store’s opening was delayed until 2022, and it only survived two years before closing in January. Now, PCC is coming back to the same space with a new design, and an emphasis on grab-and-go lunches. Puget Sound Business Journal Reporter Joey Thompson is here to talk about it. And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback

Sep 18, 2024 • 10:54

Tuesday Evening Headlines

The Seattle city council has its final vote on creating SOAP and SODA zones today, two social housing options could be on your February ballot, and youth probation counselors are dealing with more youths than they can handle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. We want to year from YOU! Fill out Seattle Now’s annual survey to help us make the show better, and weigh in on what we should cover. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners supp

Sep 18, 2024 • 10:29

How WA is putting a Norwegian spin on its prisons

Life in prison isn’t supposed to be easy, but it could be more humane for the incarcerated and the staff.  To that end, Washington state is looking to Norway’s prison system as a hopeful example of what might be achievable here.  Seattle Times reporter Nina Shapiro will tell us what staff learned, and how some of it is being implemented at Washington state prisons. Read Nina’s piece here: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-prisons-sent-100-staffers-to-norway-the-goal-a-humane-system/ A

Sep 17, 2024 • 12:42

Monday Evening Headlines

Amazon workers will be in office 5 days a week starting in January, there are still hundreds of open seats in the Seattle Preschool Program which offers sliding scale tuition, and cars can’t take the Spokane Street bridge to West Seattle, but bikes and pedestrians can. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We want to year from YOU! Fill out Seattle Now’s annual survey to help us make the show better, and weigh in on what we should cover. We can

Sep 17, 2024 • 6:48

Fentanyl use is high, so why is drug court enrollment down?

King County’s Drug Diversion Court is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It was one of the first programs in the nation to help people clear their criminal records, if they enter treatment and stop using drugs. But amidst the opioid epidemic, drug court enrollment has shrunk in recent years. KUOW's Amy Radil tells us how King County is hoping to change that. We want to year from YOU! Fill out Seattle Now’s annual survey to help us make the show better, and weigh in on what we should cover. We can

Sep 16, 2024 • 6:36

Friday Evening Headlines

Boeing machinists are on strike, PCC is reopening its downtown store, and a flavored tobacco ban may be coming to Washington next legislative session. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We want to year from YOU! Fill out Seattle Now’s annual survey to help us make the show better, and weigh in on what we should cover. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW.

Sep 14, 2024 • 11:31

Casual Friday with Lex Vaughn and Danielle Marie Holland

This week…  We had two big debates, and Seattle got name-dropped by a certain former president. The Highline School District was the latest cyberattack victim in the Puget Sound region. And speaking of cyberattacks, the Seattle Public Library is finally back at full capacity. It’s time to start getting the most out of your library card…. And a password app. Needling Editor-In-Chief Lex Vaughn and author Danielle Marie Holland are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because

Sep 13, 2024 • 18:59

Thursday Evening Headlines

Deadline looms for Boeing strike vote, vigil held for Seattle woman killed by Israeli soldiers, and the Pac-12 is getting four new teams. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. The list of Seattle elementary schools that could possibly close is here. We want to year from YOU! Fill out Seattle Now’s annual survey to help us make the show better, and weigh in on what we should cover. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You hav

Sep 12, 2024 • 11:02

The fleeting magic of a Seattle summer

Summer is almost over. Did you make the most of it? If not, you’ve got a little more time to soak in the magic. KUOW Photographer Megan Farmer will introduce us to people she met documenting the joy and weirdness of Seattle summer. We want to year from YOU! Fill out Seattle Now’s annual survey to help us make the show better, and weigh in on what we should cover: https://forms.office.com/r/2wFe4bHwsB  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show ha

Sep 12, 2024 • 11:07

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Potential Seattle school closures revealed, Dave Reichert says he won't vote for Trump, and Boeing workers weigh in on tentative contract deal. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. The list of Seattle elementary schools that could possibly close is here. We want to year from YOU! Fill out Seattle Now’s annual survey to help us make the show better, and weigh in on what we should cover. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Y

Sep 12, 2024 • 9:58

Seattle's next RapidRide bus line launches this weekend

The new RapidRide G Line opens on Saturday. It serves the Madison corridor, from the Central District to downtown Seattle, with stops on First Hill and Capitol Hill. We talk with Alex Hudson, executive director of Commute Seattle about this new transit option, and how it fits into the larger puzzle of public transportation in Seattle. We want to year from YOU! Fill out Seattle Now’s annual survey to help us make the show better, and weigh in on what we should cover. We can only make Seattle Now

Sep 11, 2024 • 11:33

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Ferguson and Reichert debate tonight, city council committee approves new drug and prostitution laws in Seattle, and boat noise is making it harder for orcas to hunt. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We want to year from YOU! Fill out Seattle Now’s annual survey to help us make the show better, and weigh in on what we should cover. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a

Sep 10, 2024 • 7:34

Seattle’s music history is much more than flannel

When you think of Seattle's music scene, you may think of Eddie Vedder's distinctive grumble, teen spirit deodorant, or maybe an ultra-famous song about large posteriors. But there’s far more to talk about. There are thousands of songs that have a connection to this place, and quite a few that may surprise you. A new book narrows it down: “The Sound of Seattle: 101 Songs That Shaped a City.” Co-authors Eva Walker and Jacob Uitti are here to chat about Seattle’s musical history, and about some of

Sep 10, 2024 • 15:44

Monday Evening Headlines

Suspected cyberattack cancels class in Highline, many young adults aren't getting vaccinated, and we look back at Seattle's history of school closures. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We want to year from YOU! Fill out Seattle Now’s annual survey to help us make the show better, and weigh in on what we should cover. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW.S

Sep 10, 2024 • 12:28

The demise of the Bellevue Arts Museum

The Bellevue Arts Museum was a launching pad for local artists, but no longer. The museum announced last week that it was closing effective immediately, leaving a hole in the area’s artistic landscape. Today, we talk about why and the concerning signs for other local arts organizations with the museum’s executive director Kate Casprowaik Scher and Seattle Times reporter Margo Vansynghel.  We want to year from YOU! Fill out Seattle Now’s annual survey to help us make the show better, and weigh in

Sep 9, 2024 • 13:37

Friday Evening Headlines

Seattle woman killed in West Bank protest, 988 crisis hotline is reaching more people in King County, and WA's retired ferries are up for sale again. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

Sep 7, 2024 • 9:50

Casual Friday with Rachel Belle and Maleeha Syed

This week…  Seattle Public Schools welcomed students back, but there are concerns about their physical and mental safety.  The New York Times gave its recommendations for spending 36 hours in Seattle, including quite a few stops in the U-District. And knock knock! campaigns in the tight Public Lands Commissioner race sent people door to door to make sure their ballots counted. Rachel Belle and Maleeha Syed are here from Cascade PBS to break down the week.  Afropunk Seattle: https://www.kexp.org/

Sep 6, 2024 • 24:40

Thursday Evening Headlines

WA's Republican Party is suing the King County Elections Director, Seattle students return to new safety initiatives, and the Bellevue Arts Museum has closed its doors. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener

Sep 5, 2024 • 7:40

The Seahawks are back... but someone is missing

The Seahawks kick off their season this Sunday against the Denver Broncos.  It’ll be the first time in 14 years that Pete Carroll won’t be on the sidelines.  We’ll get a season preview from Seattle Now senior producer Andy Hurst and Brian Nemhauser, who covers the team for Hawkblogger.com We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on In

Sep 5, 2024 • 10:58

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Suspect in I-5 shootings taken into custody, lands commissioner race is officially set,  and the South Lake Union Streetcar is running again. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2024 • 5:37

Wildfire smoke has gone to the birds

We’ve had a blissfully smoke-free summer, but that’s not likely to be the case most years.  Wildfire smoke has become a fact of life across much of the west coast. But there’s very little science on how it impacts wildlife.  This fire season, hundreds of volunteers are looking for clues by watching birds. We’ll hear more from local birder Nadine Santo Pietro and researcher Olivia Sanderfoot. Get involved with Project Phoenix: projectphoenix.study COVID Vaccine Availability: https://kingcounty.go

Sep 4, 2024 • 14:32

Tuesday Evening Headlines

WA kids are missing school at a high rate, all systems are back online at the Seattle Public Library, and we dig into the uncommon practice of ballot curing. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Sep 3, 2024 • 10:36

Revitalizing downtown neighborhoods with murals

The city of Seattle is trying out lots of ways to bring people back downtown. Recently artists armed with paintbrushes and aerosol cans came together for the Belltown Mural festival. They left a big impression on the neighborhood..  Seattle Now producer Brooklyn Jamerson Flowers was out and about checking out the work and tells us about it. Want to learn more about the artists involved with the Belltown Mural Festival? Check them out on Instagram! (And follow us @seattlenowpod while you’re at it

Sep 3, 2024 • 12:22

Friday Evening Headlines

Light rail to Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood begins, oil tankers are becoming more frequent in Puget Sound, and several Lake Washington beaches are closed to swimming due to bacteria. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.S

Aug 30, 2024 • 10:56

Casual Friday with Joe Veyera and Zaki Hamid

This week... A pair of Boeing astronauts are getting their 8-day trip to the International Space Station extended to 8 months. Seattle-Tacoma International airport is recovering from a suspected cyber-attack that slowed operations this week. And the Lynnwood light rail might be the thing Seattleites need to leave the city. Factal’s Joe Veyera and KUOW’s Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 2024 • 26:00

Thursday Evening Headlines

Huge travel weekend ahead at Sea-Tac Airport, SPS delays announcement of school closure list, and we learn the surprising history behind PAX West. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio

Aug 29, 2024 • 13:01

Seattle's friendliest place might be at the Green Lake pickleball courts

When it comes to Seattle parks, the only thing more controversial than off leash dogs, might be pickleball. But a growing group of enthusiasts have made their home at one city park. Producer Matt Martin will introduce us to the unofficial mayor of pickleball at Green Lake. And how that community is thriving. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from

Aug 29, 2024 • 13:12

Wednesday Evening Headlines

King County Council votes in support of keeping juvenile detention facility open, WA's superintendent encourages schools to restrict cell phones, and we visit a boxing program that's stepping up to support youth. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or le

Aug 28, 2024 • 8:24

Sharks, rays and more at the Seattle Aquarium's new waterfront space

A major part of Seattle’s new waterfront is almost ready for prime time.    The Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion sports a half million gallon tank packed with ocean creatures.  Its grand opening is this Thursday. Seattle Now took a trip to the waterfront and spoke with the Seattle Aquarium’s Chief Conservation Officer Dr. Erin Meyer about all the living things you can see inside. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a

Aug 28, 2024 • 12:53

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Fast ferry from Seattle to Kingston isn't running, local hotel workers authorize a strike, and Goodwill is closing two Seattle stores. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 2024 • 6:50

Light rail to Lynnwood has created a housing boom

This Friday, light rail will finally get all the way up to Lynnwood, with stops in Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace along the way. We talk with Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais about how this latest light rail expansion has created a housing boom. More information on the limited-time Orca daypass discount We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want

Aug 27, 2024 • 10:59

Monday Evening Headlines

Sea-Tac Airport reeling from cyberattack, Home Depot fined $1.6 million for selling super pollutant, and WA 's Attorney General candidates face off in court over gun laws. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listen

Aug 26, 2024 • 9:42

Costco gets you (to open your wallet)

Costco is more than just a warehouse filled with affordable staples. It’s a company with a rabid fanbase and devoted employees. Just ask someone proudly sporting a Kirkland-brand sweatshirt. Every workplace and store would like this level of devotion. But how does Costco do it? Journalist Ben Ryder Howe explains.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear

Aug 26, 2024 • 17:02

Friday Evening Headlines

New Starbucks CEO will super commute on the company jet, Paul Allen's treasures go to auction, and we wrap up WA's week at the DNC. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 2024 • 10:41

Casual Friday with Rich Smith and Marcus Harrison Green

This week… Washington made its mark on the Democratic National Convention in more ways than one. The statewide primary for Public Lands Commissioner is coming down to a thousandth of a percentage point. And eat at your own risk… Local health officials dished about the food they avoid ordering at restaurants. Stranger Editor Rich Smith and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the po

Aug 23, 2024 • 23:36

Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle unveils student safety plan, Rick Steves reveals cancer diagnosis, and the Mariners fire manager Scott Servais. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 2024 • 9:22

WA voters narrow the field for November

All ballots are in from the August primary election, and the results leave a lot of questions. One state race was decided by 51 votes - Seattleites weighed in on the City Council - and a frontrunner emerged as the state's likely next governor.  Erica Barnett and Sandeep Kaushik  two co-hosts of the Seattle Nice podcast, beak it all down with us today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 2024 • 18:27

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle gets millions for cooling centers, local startup accuses Albertsons of stealing trade secrets, and another WA man is arrested in connection with Jan 6th. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri

Aug 22, 2024 • 10:11

UW Athletics goes Big (10)

The University of Washington is making a big change. By that I mean the school is now part of the Big 10 athletic conference. Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to tell us what that means. Timed Reservation Feedback: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?documentID=137857 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow u

Aug 21, 2024 • 15:06

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Public Lands Commissioner race could go to a hand recount, community groups call for federal investigation into Tacoma PD, and Kroger sues FTC over attempt to block grocery merger. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.co

Aug 21, 2024 • 12:12

Why WAs former GOP leader is voting for Kamala

Democrats are fired up for Kamala Harris this week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Also in attendance: some Republican leaders who are rallying votes for her. Chris Vance is among that group. He's the former chair of the Washington State Republican Party and today he tells us why he joined “Republicans for Harris.”  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow

Aug 20, 2024 • 13:40

Monday Evening Headlines

Lynnwood prepares for light rail, Rising Sun Produce is set to reopen, and we get a WA delegate vibe check at the DNC. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 2024 • 12:05

How one Seattle tattoo artist brings a fine art approach to the craft

Tattoos are one of the oldest and most personal forms of storytelling. Over time they’ve been regarded as sacred and sometimes scandalous…today, they’re everywhere… even the military had to relax its rules for service members.  Ruby de Luna profiled a local tattoo artist and explored how she developed her craft. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear f

Aug 19, 2024 • 5:49

Friday Evening Headlines

Lands commissioner race could require a recount, activists want to protect giant sequoia tree in Green Lake, and Seattle could get thunderstorms this weekend. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Aug 16, 2024 • 6:40

Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Lex Vaughn

This week… The Seattle City Council’s inexperience is showing as they head into their summer recess. Keep your eyes on the walls - murals are popping up all over Seattle’s downtown core. And y’know those piles of free stuff that people in your neighborhood leave out on the sidewalk? In Seattle, one person’s dirty flannel blanket, is another person’s treasure Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Needling Editor-In-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because lis

Aug 16, 2024 • 19:25

Thursday Evening Headlines

Two men prosecuted for violent home invasions, new Starbucks CEO could earn $100 million in year one, and Seattle tops the list for one-room living. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2024 • 7:03

Remembering a Seattle music icon

Charles R Cross died this weekend, and even if you haven't heard his name, you've likely felt his impact in Seattle. He was a pioneering music journalist who championed Seattle's grunge scene during its meteoric rise, and later wrote biographies of music icons. Longtime Seattle DJ Marco Collins tells us about Charles and his impact on the city. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate

Aug 15, 2024 • 11:37

Wednesday Evening Headlines

The Seattle City Council votes on mental health funding in Seattle Public Schools, Washington state's November ballot will have 11 presidential candidates, and there are some court challenges to Washington ballot initiatives. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear f

Aug 15, 2024 • 8:29

Burritos, americanos, and a new Starbucks CEO

Seattle giant Starbucks has a new CEO: Brian Niccol, former CEO of Chipotle. Investors and the stock market seem to love this pick, but it will take a lot to go from burritos to americanos. Puget Sound Business Journal Reporter Joey Thompson is here for some coffee talk. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at Seattle

Aug 14, 2024 • 13:19

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Starbucks' CEO is out, Seattle debates mental health funding and the furry friend protecting Washington waters from invasive mussels.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www

Aug 14, 2024 • 9:37

The new number one fish in the Columbia River

Warming waters are harming salmon in the Pacific Northwest. But another type of fish is flourishing. We’ll learn more from Seattle Times environment reporter Lynda Mapes. City Council Public Comment: https://www.seattle.gov/council/committees/public-comment Belltown Mural Festival: https://www.belltownunited.org/events/belltown-mural-festival We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/s

Aug 13, 2024 • 13:15

Monday Evening Headlines

Burien voters to decide on raising minimum wage, grocer C&S Wholesale could soon have hundreds of stores in WA, and we remember music journalist Charles R. Cross. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 2024 • 12:43

An attempt to slow down Aurora Avenue's sex trade

Seattle does not have a law against “prostitution loitering”. The city used to ban it, but that was repealed in 2020. And that means buying or selling sex is illegal, but publicly attempting to do so, aka loitering, is not. Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore wants to change that, with a proposal she’s presenting to a council committee tomorrow. Seattle Times Reporter Sara Jean Green is here to break down Moore’s proposal, and how it would influence the sex trade on Aurora Avenue. Seattle Par

Aug 12, 2024 • 16:22

Friday Evening Headlines

King County to fund free vaccine clinics, UW researchers uncover clues to dementia, and a team from Puyallup heads to the Little League World Series. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info

Aug 10, 2024 • 7:15

Thursday Evening Headlines

There's a big statewide race that's still too close to call, the new CEO of Boeing had his first day on the job, and despite high demand for midwives in Seattle, the city's oldest hospital-based midwife group will stop delivering babies in 2025. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow A

Aug 8, 2024 • 12:06

Wednesday Evening Headlines

A Republican candidate for Governor says he won't endorse the leading GOP candidate, Seattle City Council makes two big decisions, and Washington State Ferries employees are tasked with a lot... But how about helping deliver a baby? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want t

Aug 8, 2024 • 5:24

A first look at WA’s primary results

We have the first look at the results of the Washington state primary. We recap the first ballot drop in the races for governor, attorney general, congress and more. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Aug 7, 2024 • 3:46

Tuesday Evening Headlines

It's Primary Election Day in Washington, local ferry engineers want better workplace conditions, and is there a breaking point for how many tax levies voters will support? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or l

Aug 6, 2024 • 11:40

Monday Evening Headlines

Washington's Blanket Primary Election has Democrats and Republicans mixing with some non-traditional political parties, Washington's Secretary of State is asking X owner Elon Musk to monitor his AI chatbot more carefully, and the state Department of Children, Youth and Families continues to clash with several Washington Counties about youth rehabilitation facilities. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listene

Aug 5, 2024 • 10:48

Friday Evening Headlines

WA launches rebate program for EVs, Amazon falls short of revenue expectations, and a fatal disease that affects deer is discovered in WA. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2024 • 12:30

Sound Politics: A red-hot rematch is shaping up in purple southwest Washington

Southwest Washington is home to one of the most consequential races of the 2024 election cycle - the outcome could change who’s in control of the U.S. House of Representatives come January 2025.Sound Politics co-hosts Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone break down the top three candidates for Washington's 3rd congressional district. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes.Sound Politics is a producti

Aug 2, 2024 • 29:17

Thursday Evening Headlines

The Seattle City Council is considering increased penalties for drug-related crimes and sex trafficking, Senator Maria Cantwell wants Boeing executives back in Western Washington, and a group of friends is finding fun ways to get out the vote for this year's primary election. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://w

Aug 1, 2024 • 11:40

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Boeing chooses a new CEO, Seattle given extra time to get sewage pollution under control, and PNW athletes are crushing the Olympics. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Help us with an upcoming episode on Seattle pop culture in the 1990's. Send an email or voice memo to seattlenow@kuow.org We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Foll

Aug 1, 2024 • 11:25

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle alt weekly The Stranger is under new ownership, a selfie inspires researchers to confirm two new shark species in Puget Sound, and a Washington State Representative was recently ousted from the criminal justice nonprofit she helped found. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow An

Jul 31, 2024 • 10:42

Monday Evening Headlines

King County's first mental health crisis center to open, former Seattle mayor Charles Royer dies, and we talk with young voters about VP Harris. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. Check here to see if you're eligible for Washington's clean energy credit program. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleN

Jul 30, 2024 • 10:07

Friday Evening Headlines

Homegrown to close most of its sandwich shops, local tribes gets millions for salmon hatcheries, and KEXP's Kevin Cole signs off. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 2024 • 14:15

Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Zaki Hamid

This week… People can’t stop yelling at Washington State Ferries employees because the ferry system is in rough shape. Complaints of crowd crush at Capitol Hill Block Party overshadowed what was supposed to be a fun weekend. And what’s the phrase? Nothing is certain but death and taxes. Here in Seattle, we can add a Mariners implosion to the list. The Ms coughed up a playoff spot in record time. Too Beautiful To Live Podcast Co-Host Andrew Walsh and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Ham

Jul 26, 2024 • 20:17

Thursday Evening Headlines

Crypto investors spend big in WA elections, SPL says you can return books again, and WA health officials say blood supplies are dangerously low. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2024 • 9:17

Wolves have made a comeback, but will stay endangered in WA

Gray wolves in Washington will remain endangered. The state’s Fish & Wildlife Commission on Friday voted against downlisting wolves to either “threatened” or “sensitive.” We talk with University of Washington ecologist Aaron Wirsing about what this means for their recovery, and why these apex predators are such an important species for Washington. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org

Jul 25, 2024 • 12:36

Wednesday Evening Headlines

WA's Army National Guard mobilized to fight wildfires, whooping cough is on the rise locally, and we'll meet the candidates running for Governor. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2024 • 10:48

Artists want to live in Seattle. It's just hard right now

Artists are struggling to keep up with Seattle’s rising costs.  And many artists are contemplating leaving, despite their love for the city. Seattle Times Arts Economy Reporter Margo Vansynghel is here to talk about what she learned from surveying and talking to the locals who help define Seattle and King County’s art scene. Seattle Art Fair: https://seattleartfair.com/ Read the Seattle Times Artist Affordability Series here: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/seattles-high-cost-of-livin

Jul 24, 2024 • 13:55

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr says Seattle needs more cops, less than half of eligible WA families received a new tax credit, and Seattle Art Fair returns this week. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr

Jul 24, 2024 • 8:29

WA voters and politicians hit reset after Biden drops out

Voters and Democratic party leaders in Washington are recalibrating,  following the announcement that President Joe Biden won’t run for a second term. We’ll hear from some local voters, WA GOP chairman Jim Walsh, and a delegate heading to the DNC in Chicago in a few weeks. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at Seatt

Jul 23, 2024 • 12:59

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle voters react to Biden's announcement, wolves will remain endangered in WA, and police departments are trying to recruit more women. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2024 • 12:28

Seattle's minimum wage compromise is ending. Restaurants are worried

Ten years ago, when Seattle passed its first-in-the-nation $15 minimum wage, a lot of small businesses were concerned. So the law carved out an exception that let some small employers count tips and other reimbursement.  That compromise will expire in January, and some restaurant owners say it could cause big problems. We’ll hear why from restaurant owners Yenvy Pham, Amy Fair Gunnar and Eric Banh, plus analysis of how we got here from Seattle Times reporter David Kroman.  We can only make Seatt

Jul 22, 2024 • 13:55

Friday Evening Headlines

Global tech outage hits the NW, Seattle breaks record for consecutive 80 degree days, and chefs and musicians combine their crafts on stage. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2024 • 10:09

Casual Friday with Sandeep Kaushik and Erica Barnett

This week… We’re trying to make sense of national politics, and how Washington state and Seattle fit in. Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr made a big move and fired the officer that made jokes about the death of a young woman. And King County tucked a sweet, cool “I Voted” sticker into the mail in ballots this time around. Political strategist Sandeep Kaushik and Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett are here to break down the week. Correction: An earlier version of this story incorre

Jul 19, 2024 • 23:50

Thursday Evening Headlines

SPD fires officer Daniel Auderer, King County preps for future heat waves, and we visit a Seattle brewery that forages their ingredients. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2024 • 10:32

Trump's role in WA politics

Like a lot of us, local politicians have spent the week talking about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Washington’s Democratic and Republican parties are still figuring out how to navigate the situation and what it might mean for their messaging. Today we’re digging into Trump’s role in Washington politics and how he’s showing up in the election for a new governor with KUOW politics reporter Scott Greenstone.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.

Jul 18, 2024 • 16:01

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Boeing machinists vote to authorize a strike, primary ballots are in the mail this week, and Barbie announces a Sue Bird doll. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2024 • 12:43

A dive into Seattle’s surf rock scene

Seattle’s music scene has a band, and a bar, for everyone. Even fans of surf rock, a genre that’s been around since the 60s, the days of Dick Dale and the Beach Boys. There’s plenty of bands playing it in a small, but passionate, scene in Seattle. KUOW Web Editor Dyer Oxley is here to tell us where to find it. Read Dyer’s piece on Surf x Surfwest, happening at Darrell’s Tavern this Friday and Saturday: https://www.kuow.org/stories/pnw-surf-music-scene-surf-x-surfwest-2024 We can only make Seattl

Jul 17, 2024 • 12:25

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle increases penalties for street racing, climate protestors call out Amazon on Prime Day, and Seattle City Light wants to hike utility rates. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati

Jul 17, 2024 • 9:17

This Issaquah swimmer is going to the Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics get underway on July 26th.  Among the many Pacific Northwest athletes headed to Paris, is 20-year-old Keana Hunter. The Issaquah High School graduate is a member of Team USA’s artistic swimming team. We talk with Hunter about her journey to the Olympics, her grueling training routine, and why the sport formerly known as synchronized swimming changed its name. Rep. Jayapal Town Hall: https://www.facebook.com/RepJayapal Foodbourne Illness Reporting System: https://doh.wa.g

Jul 16, 2024 • 13:24

Monday Evening Headlines

WA politicians react to attempted Trump assassination, campaign launches to defeat Initiative 2124, and there are new recommendations for prostate cancer screening. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for

Jul 16, 2024 • 9:38

Your grocery store could change hands soon

Fifteen QFC and Safeway stores in Seattle could soon be under new management thanks to a proposed merger between Safeway parent company Albertsons and Kroger, which owns QFC. The announcement sparked plenty of questions about what would happen to the stores, if any would close, and what changes customers could see.  Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts is here to get into the details with us. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show hap

Jul 15, 2024 • 12:32

Friday Evening Headlines

Another Westlake Center retail store calls it quits, feds chip in $1.5 billion to replace the I-5 Bridge, and PNW Douglas fir trees are dying by the thousands. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Jul 13, 2024 • 10:52

Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Erica Barnett

This week… It was hot, hot, hot in Seattle… that’s it, full stop. SeaTac’s flashy new July 4 drone show made a splash in the worst way,  with a few drones taking an unplanned dip in Angle Lake. And did I mention it was hot? Seattle Department of Transportation had to get the hoses out to keep the bridges from breaking down.  Author and speaker Jodi-Ann Burey and Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us

Jul 12, 2024 • 23:36

Thursday Evening Headlines

Grocery workers denounce plan to sell WA stores, new toll rates approved for 520 bridge, and Seattle police watchdog agencies are under scrutiny. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

Jul 12, 2024 • 8:56

A (compassionate) guide to sunscreen for Seattle summer

We’re back to our regularly scheduled summer temperatures, so it’s the perfect time to get outside and have some fun.   But don’t forget: that glorious summer sun is also a danger to your skin.    It’s the perfect time of year for a refresher on how to stay safe without living in that sunscreen stickiness for the next two months. Dermatologist Paul Nghiem, head of the UW School of Medicine Dermatology Department, brings us practical solutions.  COMPLEXITY Graffiti arts exhibit and party: https:/

Jul 11, 2024 • 13:50

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seventeen QFC and Safeway stores in Seattle will be sold if merger goes through, Covid cases are rising in WA, and the Conor Byrne Pub will reopen as a co-op this summer. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listene

Jul 11, 2024 • 6:20

Beat the heat at these (secret) Seattle beaches

All over Seattle there are 140 so-called street ends, where Seattle’s streets meet the shore. Some end in little parks, and others in tiny beaches, where you can swim. KUOW’s Katie Campbell takes us to “Hidden Beach” along Lake Washington, to find out how Seattle ended up with so many tiny, secret beaches. Read Katie’s story here: https://www.kuow.org/stories/beat-the-heat-at-seattle-hidden-beaches-the-pearls-of-city-shoreline We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have t

Jul 10, 2024 • 10:42

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle breaks a heat record, councilmembers sign off on Seattle's transportation levy, and crimes rates declined in WA last year. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 2024 • 5:54

Seattle’s 8-year transportation plan

The Seattle City Council is set to pass a new transportation levy that is chock full of plans for the future of our city’s infrastructure.  The taxpayer funded proposal will cost one and a half billion dollars, and it could change how you get around your neighborhood KUOW reporter Casey Martin is her to break it all down and explain what changes to expect. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuo

Jul 9, 2024 • 11:53

Monday Evening Headlines

Rep. Adam Smith says President Biden shouldn't run again, rich Washingtonians are waiting to sell their stocks, and office property values are dropping. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

Jul 9, 2024 • 7:29

What does Mt. Rainier sound like?

The majestic Mount Rainier dominates our landscape. Its white glaciers and blue ridges remind us of where we are.  Stephen Lias has been given a tall task: Capture all of that, in music. He is the park’s first ever composer-in-residence, in celebration of its 125th anniversary. Stephen is here to tell us how he sees and hears the mountain. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seat

Jul 8, 2024 • 12:20

Friday Evening Headlines

Get ready for the hottest weekend of the year so far. Plus, Seattle's cricket team kicks off its season and It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback  See omny

Jul 5, 2024 • 10:41

Get your FREE on at summer fitness classes

If the sunny Seattle weather has you itching to mix up your fitness routine (or start one) we’ve got a pro tip. Summer is the season of FREE yoga, Zumba and dance classes at Seattle parks. Seattle Now producer Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers explains where to find them and the unique community ties these classes have formed.  Seattle Center yoga and Zumba classes: https://seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/fitness Gasworks Park yoga classes:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-series-presents-yer

Jul 5, 2024 • 13:46

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle summer is about to bring the heat, officials warn of dangerously cold lakes and rivers, and the Kraken make a historic coaching hire. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3, 2024 • 9:35

The (no longer) Living Computers Museum

The Living Computers: Museum/Labs in SoDo is closing its doors for good. It was the creation of the late Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft.  He built it to preserve some of the important artifacts in computing history, a history he played an important role in. Now, years following his death, his estate is auctioning off its artifacts. Geekwire Writer and Editor Kurt Schlosser is here to talk about the museum and its place in Seattle’s story. Correction: This episode incorrectly states that the

Jul 3, 2024 • 16:14

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Conservative activists want to prevent a natural gas ban, Seattle finalizes its transportation levy, and a PNW bird is declared a threatened species. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio

Jul 3, 2024 • 7:17

What's left of your paycheck after housing?

We all know that it’s really expensive to buy a home in the Seattle area.   But the amount of money you need to get in the door in this market is probably more than you imagined.  Even renters who earn a good living are feeling the squeeze. Seattle Times reporter Heidi Groover is here to explain. Read Heidi’s story in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/as-wa-housing-costs-climb-incomes-arent-keeping-up/ We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.

Jul 2, 2024 • 11:58

Monday Evening Headlines

Undocumented people can now apply for professional licenses, another WA athlete is headed to the Olympics, and McMenamins is sticking with Tacoma, despite losses. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr

Jul 2, 2024 • 8:53

An historic verdict for police accountability

Six years ago, Washington voters put a new law on the books that makes it easier to charge law enforcement officers with murder. Last week, Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson was the first person convicted under the law, making history in Washington's work towards police accountability.  KUOW investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko breaks down the trial and tells us what the ruling means for police accountability in WA. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power

Jul 1, 2024 • 11:08

Friday Evening Headlines

SCOTUS rules in favor of public camping bans, pay equity campaign launches, and WA ferries are about to get real crowded. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2024 • 11:42

Casual Pride-Day with Jas Keimig and Vivian McCall

This week… Seattle Pride is turning 50 this year, and we’re reflecting back on the history of the event. A queer-focused affordable housing community on Capitol Hill is bringing joy to LGBTQ+ people late in life… Imagine the bingo nights. And we look back on how queer activists protected one of Seattle’s historic queer spaces this year. Arts Reporter Jas Keimig and Stranger Queer Culture and Politics Reporter Vivian McCall are here to wrap up Seattle’s Pride Month on a big, queer news-y panel. W

Jun 28, 2024 • 22:14

Thursday Evening Headlines

Former Auburn cop found guilty of murder, federal regulators sanction Boeing, and water taxi service from Seattle to Vashon is expanding. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2024 • 6:56

Scarecrow Video would like you to rent DVDs again

Seattle is home to one of the largest publicly-available movie collections in the world. Scarecrow Video has been renting and selling films in the city for 36 years.  But now, they’re in trouble. The nonprofit is raising 1.8 million dollars to keep the doors open and ensure the collection’s future. We take a trip there to speak with Scarecrow executive director Kate Barr.  Learn more about Scarecrow Video on their website: https://scarecrowvideo.org/  We can only make Seattle Now because listene

Jun 27, 2024 • 14:30

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle's hiring more behavioral health specialists to respond to 911 calls, WA's 3rd congressional district race is in a dead heat, and Seattle Art Museum has a new CEO. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener

Jun 26, 2024 • 6:33

Why doctors want to know if you're lonely

Are you lonely? Be honest.  More and more doctors want to know… because it’s affecting our physical health.  We’ll talk with a UW doc about why he’s talking with patients about social isolation. Dr. Tong’s paper in the Annals of Family Medicine: https://www.annfammed.org/content/early/2024/02/21/afm.3102 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you!

Jun 26, 2024 • 11:51

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle wants harsher penalties for street racing, SPS won't release school closure list this summer, and a federal jury sides with people jailed for graffiti. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

Jun 26, 2024 • 9:29

Celebrating trans women and their cars

Local automotive journalist Victoria Scott is really into cars. She loves the engineering of them, the sense of style the convey and the  feeling of freedom she has behind the steering wheel Victoria's new book, We Deserve This, profiles transgender women and nonbinary people along with cars to showcase the joy that many trans people find in the hobby.  See more info and order We Deserve This (also available at Elliott Bay Books, Amazon and Barnes and Noble: https://www.carrarabooks.com/store/p/

Jun 25, 2024 • 15:35

Monday Evening Headlines

Democrats warn the WA Governor's race will be close, Everett Herald journalists go on strike, and parents call for Seattle parks to be more inclusive. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform

Jun 25, 2024 • 10:54

Looking for crab molts to stop invasive green crabs

Invasive green crabs began showing up along the Washington coast 20 years ago, and now they’re showing up here in Puget Sound.  Researchers say there's still time to stop the spread.  One of the best ways to combat this is through looking for crab shells on the shoreline.  Patricia Murphy takes a beach walk with Sea Grant’s Lisa Watkins. Molt search: https://wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/moltsearch/  Seattle Public Schools Budget Hearing: https://www.seattleschools.org/calendar/board-special-meeti

Jun 24, 2024 • 12:22

Friday Evening Headlines

Judge presses pause on WA's parents bill of rights law, SPD fires cop who made racist remarks, and Benaroya Hall celebrates 25 years. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 2024 • 6:57

Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Lex Vaughn

This week… Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun got grilled by a Senate Subcommittee, and we found out more about how the company has been operating lately. Students at at least one middle school will have to leave their phones in a secure pouch to prevent scrolling during school hours. And beloved Seattle institution Scarecrow Video needs some help to keep the doors open. Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.See omnystudio.com/listener fo

Jun 21, 2024 • 21:26

Thursday Evening Headlines

Jury hears closing arguments in murder trial of former Auburn cop, local couple loses case before SCOTUS, and Seattle will get a new semi-pro baseball league. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Jun 21, 2024 • 7:15

Heading into a summer Covid surge

If you’re heading out of town, you might want to pack a mask. Covid cases are climbing in King County and contributing to a summer surge. Dr. Helen Chu from UW Medicine is here to talk about what’s going on with the virus and the best ways to stay healthy. Seattle Parks Summer Aquatic Hours: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/05/21/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2024-summer-aquatics-hours/ We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making

Jun 20, 2024 • 9:25

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Boeing CEO grilled by Congress, BNSF Railway to pay millions for trespassing on tribal land, and Scarecrow Video says it's in financial danger. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 2024 • 7:13

Over 65 in Seattle and still in the workforce

Here in the Seattle area, nearly one quarter of people over the age of 65 are still in the workforce. That’s higher than the national average. We’ll dig into why, with Seattle Times reporter Paige Cornwell. Read Paige’s story here: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/in-pricey-seattle-many-older-adults-eligible-for-retirement-keep-working/ Molt Blitz info: https://wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/moltsearch/ We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the sho

Jun 18, 2024 • 9:58

Monday Evening Headlines

Auburn officer on trial for murder won't testify, evictions spike in WA, and RFK Jr. files petition to get on WA's November ballot. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 2024 • 7:28

What makes you a mosquito magnet

If you get bitten a lot by mosquitoes, it might be personal. UW researcher Jeff Riffle studies mosquitoes and why they bite some people over others.  He talks about his research and how it’s aimed at reducing the diseases mosquitoes spread. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback on

Jun 17, 2024 • 11:11

Friday Evening Headlines

SCOTUS ruling won't alter WA law banning bump stocks, Harrell announces millions for youth mental health, and advocates hope Seattle's transpo levy will prevent traffic deaths. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/list

Jun 15, 2024 • 10:21

Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Zaki Hamid

This week… Turns out The King County Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice ignored civil rights complaints for almost two years. The Downtown Seattle Association wants to put 30 advertising kiosks across downtown. And Mariners fans are taking advantage of some unique promotions, including free tickets in exchange for a buzzcut. The South Seattle Emerald’s Marcus Harrison Green and KUOW’s Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week. NAAM Juneteenth Programming: https://www.naamnw.org/junetee

Jun 14, 2024 • 17:00

Thursday Evening Headlines

Starbucks wins at SCOTUS, the Makah Tribe gets approval to hunt gray whales, and e-books are back online at the Seattle Public Library. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 2024 • 8:57

The unintended consequences of a law protecting WA healthcare workers

Healthcare workers in Washington state’s under-resourced system are bearing the brunt, including a rise in violence on the job in recent years. Assaulting a healthcare worker is an automatic felony in our state.  Seattle Times Investigative Reporter Sydney Brownstone is here to tell us how a law meant to protect workers is disproportionately affecting people with severe mental illness. Read the investigation here: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/a-law-to-protect-wa-health

Jun 13, 2024 • 12:45

Wednesday Evening Headlines

UW President Cauce to retire next year, Amazon flex drivers file claims for unpaid wages, and we explore Seattle's role in the newest Olympic sport: breakdancing. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri

Jun 12, 2024 • 10:22

E-bikes get the green light on King County trails

If you’re walking or riding on King County trails, expect to find e-bikes in the mix. The new rule permitting e-bikes and scooters on the trails, gives commuters some new options. Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais is here to talk about what it means. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowP

Jun 12, 2024 • 10:48

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Garfield students return to school, WA launches youth helpline, and Gov. Inslee issues directive on protecting emergency abortion care. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 2024 • 7:08

Exploring the PNW’s hidden hiking gems

We’re getting closer to the heart of hiking season in the northwest. We’ll get some recommendations for adventures that don’t attract big crowds from Anna Roth, digital content manager for the Washington Trails Association. Destinations and other resources covered in this episode:Mount TeneriffeMount WalkerLBA Park Redmond Watershed PreserveBilly Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Rattlesnake MountainKid friendly halfway hikesBarrier-free trails WTA's Trailblazer mobile app We can only

Jun 11, 2024 • 13:42

Monday Evening Headlines

New law aims to get toxins out of cosmetics, FareStart to reopen its downtown restaurant, and Seattle Rep cuts its artistic staff. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 11, 2024 • 12:18

Amazon shakes up its grocery strategy

Amazon has always aspired to be the Everything Store, but the company has struggled to capture one of the largest sectors of the retail industry: Grocery stores.  The tech giant has tried various approaches over the last decade or so, but the last year has brought a number of shake-ups. Now it’s discontinuing one of its flagship experiments.  Seattle Times reporter Lauren Rosenblatt dug into the changes and what they may mean for Amazon’s future.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners s

Jun 10, 2024 • 13:53

Friday Evening Headlines

Garfield students and parents call for solutions to gun violence, WA covid cases are rising, and Seattle's getting a new park on Saturday. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. Tell us about your favorite underrated hike in the Puget Sound region! Record a voice memo and email it to seattlenow@kuow.org. Tell us your name, your favorite hike, and why you love it. We may use your comments on a future episode of Seattle Now! We can only make Seattl

Jun 8, 2024 • 8:29

Casual Friday with Geraldine Deruiter and Jeannie Yandel

This week, thousands of Seattle residents became millionaires in the past year. Miles Hudson, the Belltown Hellcat Guy who’s been blasting through the city now owes more than $80,000 in fines. And two astronauts rode a Boeing-built spaceship to the International Space Station, but not without some complications. Author Geraldine DeRuiter and KUOW’s Jeannie Yandel are here to break down the week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 2024 • 21:02

Thursday Evening Headlines

Garfield High School student shot, WA Supreme Court to hear case on gun magazine ban, and two Seattle theaters are merging. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. Tell us about your favorite underrated hike in the Puget Sound region! Record a voice memo and email it to seattlenow@kuow.org. Tell us your name, your favorite hike, and why you love it. We may use your comments on a future episode of Seattle Now! We can only make Seattle Now because l

Jun 7, 2024 • 14:25

Seattle libraries go low tech after cyberattack

Many readers in the city are figuring out how to get their next book, as the Seattle Public Library responds to a cyberattack.    The disruption took out most digital library services, including e-book and audiobook loans, and wi-fi in the 27 library buildings around the city.  Seattle Now Producer Clare McGrane will explain the creative solutions the library is deploying, and how long this might last.  King County Substance Use Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-king-county-substance

Jun 6, 2024 • 15:54

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle minted 3,700 new millionaires last year, restrictions lift on police pursuits, and Boeing's Starliner blasts off to the International Space Station. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. Tell us about your favorite underrated hike in the Puget Sound region! Record a voice memo and email it to seattlenow@kuow.org. Tell us your name, your favorite hike, and why you love it. We may use your comments on a future episode of Seattle Now! We ca

Jun 6, 2024 • 12:28

Seattle's "wild" weather week and what it means for summer

We’ve flipped the calendar, and an atmospheric river this week gave us a windy, rainy welcome to June-uary. Don’t fret sun lovers, the National Weather Services says things are going to warm up… But with that heat also comes drought, wildfires and smoke. Deputy State Climatologist Karin Bumbaco is here to talk about this week’s weird weather pattern, and what it means for summer. Washington Dept. of Health Smoke Resources: https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/air-quality/smoke-fires Wash

Jun 5, 2024 • 11:22

Tuesday Evening Headlines

WA Dems react to Biden's executive order, a jury says Boeing stole technology from a startup, and WA's parents bill of rights takes effect this week. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

Jun 5, 2024 • 7:28

Seattle Gay News starts a new chapter

Seattle Gay News has played a vital role in the city’s queer community.  The paper now it has a new publisher and editor, Renee Raketty. Renee's here to tell us what the paper has meant over the years and what’s next. More information about SPS community meeting tonight. More information on the Port of Seattle noise study. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we wa

Jun 4, 2024 • 12:45

Monday Evening Headlines

Semi Bird responds to stolen valor allegations, Seattle's soda tax has led to decreased BMI in kids, and another atmospheric river is headed our way. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: https:/

Jun 4, 2024 • 9:19

Are abortion rights ‘settled’ in WA?

There are a lot of issues that might influence who Washington picks as its next governor. One issue that Democrats want to talk about is abortion access.  Northwest News Network Olympia Correspondent Jeanie Lindsay dug into just how "settled" abortion access is in the state and how the next governor could influence it.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want t

Jun 3, 2024 • 15:17

Friday Evening Headlines

Sound Transit is stepping up its fare enforcement on Light Rail platforms starting next week, Mayor Bruce Harrell is moving away from acoustic gunshot detection technology, and don't worry, eBook readers, Seattle Public Library still has your holds in place despite the ransomware attack. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUO

May 31, 2024 • 7:27

Casual Friday with Lex Vaughn and Chase Burns

This week… Holy moly what a week, and not just for former United States Presidents. Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is out, replaced in the interim by a familiar face. Seattle Public Library had its system taken down by a ransomware attack. And we check in on how San Juan County employees are enjoying their 32-hour work weeks… Here’s a hint: some of them got new hobbies. Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn and Ticket Editor Chase Burns are here to break down the week. Info on service disruption

May 31, 2024 • 25:18

Thursday Evening Headlines

Locals react to former President Donald Trump's conviction, Boeing attempts to make good with the FAA and a conversation with Mayor Bruce Harrell about the future of SPD's leadership. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroom We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagra

May 31, 2024 • 11:31

New leadership at SPD

Former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr is stepping into the top spot at SPD. Sue Rahr  will replace Chief Adrian Diaz who was pushed out yesterday. The move to fire Diaz follows a string of lawsuits and allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the department. KUOW’s online managing editor Isolde Raftery has details. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow

May 30, 2024 • 12:02

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Chief Adrian Diaz is stepping down, Seattle Public Library is dealing with a ransomware attack, and parents protest proposed school closures. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroom We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback:

May 30, 2024 • 12:35

Which Seattle summer music festival fits your vibe?

It’s almost time for Seattle’s slate of summer music festivals, and you’ve got a lot to choose from. Seattle Times Music Writer Michael Rietmulder is here to give us the lowdown on Bumbershoot, Capitol Hill Block Party, and Day In Day Out. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback onl

May 29, 2024 • 12:04

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Public Library is hit with a ransomware attack, the Kraken gets a new coach and the drama deepens over Seattle's minimum wage for gig workers. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroom We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us f

May 29, 2024 • 11:52

Can Pacific Place make it?

Pacific Place had a hard time during lockdown, and has lost retailers and foot traffic even as things opened up. Now the downtown mall has a new owner and a fresh shot at success. As downtown’s recovery remains up in the air, the trajectory of Pacific Place offers some insight. Seattle Times Business reporter Heidi Groover gets us up to speed.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate

May 28, 2024 • 11:37

Friday Evening Headlines

Seattle Police puts an assistant chief on leave, most Washington voters are undecided in the upcoming gubernatorial election, and conservationists stop a plan for a new West Seattle pickleball court.It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowWe want to hear from you! Follow us

May 24, 2024 • 5:54

Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Zaki Hamid

This week…Money is a construct, apparently.Popular Seattle grocery co-op PCC has a request for its members: please spend more money at PCC.If you’ve got $5 million to spare, you can buy a brand-new penthouse condo on 3rd Avenue that comes with the use of a luxury sports car.And Bumbershoot is back… but where are all the Seattle-based headliners?Author and speaker Jodi-Ann Burey and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now becau

May 24, 2024 • 24:27

Washington joins the fight against Ticket Master, the ACLU sues over a voter initiative and get ready for a busy travel time this Memorial Weekend.

May 23, 2024 • 7:47

Thursday Evening Headlines

Washington joins the fight against Ticketmaster, the ACLU sues Washington state, and Memorial Day travel arrives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2024 • 7:47

Memorial Day: How vets are healing through stories

It’s almost Memorial Day, a time set aside to remember people who’ve died in service of the country. It can be a particularly hard time for veterans, many of whom lost friends and loved ones during their time in service.Today, we revisit a story from last memorial day and speak to a mentor and veteran in The Red Badge project, an organization that helps veterans heal from loss through writing.Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Washington state.Mental health resources for veterans in

May 23, 2024 • 12:26

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Alki Beach and Golden Gardens to close early this summer, Amazon shareholders reject climate proposals, and Caitlin Clark takes on the Storm. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: h

May 23, 2024 • 7:22

Visiting the world's largest rhododendron collection

It’s spring, even if the weather hasn’t fully caught up yet.If there's one thing you can count on, besides postnasal drip, it’s rhododendrons.The showy blooms are all over town, and there are a lot more varieties than you think. Today, we're taking a fun trip to the botanical garden in Federal Way.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow

May 22, 2024 • 12:27

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Police Captain sues Chief Diaz, wildfire season could be bad in Western WA, and Bumbershoot unveils lineup. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: https://www.kuow.org/feedba

May 21, 2024 • 6:59

More people are dying on WA roads

If you’re hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend, buckle up and stay alert. Last year, 810 people died on roads in Washington State, the highest number of traffic fatalities since 1990.Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais explains what we know about the increase and what solutions are in the works.Washington State Naloxone Mail order: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4Wut2Ai5SANt3ZAHj7WOC5KynstN9vcfzIXYIp9bNg6iVyw/viewformWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners

May 21, 2024 • 13:01

Monday Evening Headlines

Protest encampment comes down on UW campus, Samish Indian Nation opens new affordable housing project, and Bruce Nordstrom dies at age 90. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: http

May 20, 2024 • 5:40

Auburn officer's trial tests deadly force law

Transportation Levy Hearing: https://www.seattle.gov/council/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D174035196Denny Blaine Meeting: https://www.seattle.gov/board-of-parks-and-recreation-commissioners/meeting-materials#2024agendasandminutesWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback

May 20, 2024 • 13:57

Friday Evening Headlines

UW and protestors reach agreement, Pagliacci drivers file class action lawsuit, and the Wing Luke opens a new exhibit about confronting hate. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: ht

May 17, 2024 • 6:50

Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Rachel Belle

This week…Seattle Public Schools is grappling with a budget shortfall that will potentially close 20 schools.KUOW found out who was spearheading the effort to put a children’s playground next to the historically queer nude beach at Denny Blaine Park.And pass the butter - a Seattle event called “Gays Eating Garlic Bread” went viral and drew over 100 people looking to make some friends.Freelance Arts Reporter Jas Keimig and Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle are here to break down the week.D

May 17, 2024 • 24:50

Thursday Evening Headlines

Murder trial begins for Auburn cop, a Seattle woman's $250,000 cello is stolen from her home, and Marymoor announces its summer concert lineup. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback:

May 16, 2024 • 7:19

Seattle loses its sparkle for first time home buyers

It is no surprise that it’s hard to buy a house in Seattle, but it's gotten even harder for many as interest rates and housing prices have sored. That means would-be home buyers are increasingly leaving the city, the metro area, and sometimes even the state. Seattle Times journalist Paul Roberts breaks down the trend and explains the calculus homebuyers are making.Rainier: A Beer Odyssey at SIFF: https://www.siff.net/festival/rainier-a-beer-odysseyWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners s

May 16, 2024 • 11:25

Wednesday Evening Headlines

UW opens new psychiatric unit, Microsoft's emissions are way up, and some buses in WA now run on hydrogen. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackSee omny

May 16, 2024 • 12:36

How Seattle Public Schools' budget woes got so bad

Seattle Public Schools is looking to close more than 20 elementary schools, in order to help solve its massive budget problems. The district is facing a $105 million shortfall this year, and enrollment is declining.We talk with Marguerite Roza, director of the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University about why the district's budget is in such bad shape, and the implications for closing schools.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by ma

May 15, 2024 • 15:30

Tuesday Evening Headlines

King County raises the minimum wage, UW academic workers go on strike, and karaoke joint Bush Garden enters a new chapter. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: https://www.kuow.org/

May 15, 2024 • 11:52

Seattle Storm prepares for the biggest WNBA season ever

The Seattle Storm kick off their 25th season tonight at Climate Pledge Arena.The team is looking to improve after a disappointing season last year, as the entire WNBA preps for a huge new wave of viewership and attendance in what could be its biggest season ever.Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to tell us more about the new and improved Storm lineup, and what to look forward to this WNBA season.Public Safety Meetings: https://harrell.seattle.gov/2024/04/24/mayor-bruce-harre

May 14, 2024 • 13:13

Monday Evening Headlines

Melinda French Gates exits the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, most Seattle area households now have AC, and a new UW study looks into magic mushrooms. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave u

May 13, 2024 • 7:34

How Rainier Beer became a Seattle icon

Rainier is center screen tonight at the Egyptian theater on Capitol Hill — not the mountain, but the Beer. It’s the subject of the new documentary Rainier: A Beer Odyssey. The film is part oral history of Seattle in the 70s and 80s and part love letter to Vitamin R. Today on the show, Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane tells the story of how the documentary came to be, and helped save a piece of Washington history along the way.SIFF showings: https://www.siff.net/festival/rainier-a-beer-od

May 13, 2024 • 16:40

Friday Evening Headlines

Burien homelessness debate reaches new fever pitch, WA farmworkers sue feds over pay disparities, and some UW staff join campus protests. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: https

May 10, 2024 • 13:12

Casual Friday LIVE with Monica Nickelsburg and Jodi-Ann Burey

This week…Seattle is home to some of the most profitable companies on earth. But, even companies like Amazon and Starbucks are experiencing a shift in the world of labor.More workers are joining unions, and remote and hybrid work is becoming the norm for white-collar office jobs.What is the future of work in Seattle?We’re giving you a taste of our Seattle Now live event, all about the future of work, in case you weren’t there to witness it in person.Author and speaker Jodi-Ann Burey and KUOW Lab

May 10, 2024 • 21:02

Thursday Evening Headlines

WA is suing the Seattle Archdiocese, Seattle will open a post-overdose recovery center, and WA will get $1.2 billion for internet expansion. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: htt

May 10, 2024 • 6:16

SIFF celebrates independent film in Seattle

SIFF: https://www.siff.net/festival The 50th Seattle International Film festival kicks off today. A lot has changed in the world of movie watching since the first festival took place in 1976, but SIFF is still the main venue for seeing international and independent films in the city.SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barret gives a preview of this year’s festival and how it fits into our streaming-focused media landscape.Stolen cello: https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2024/05/08/rare-cello-worth-about-25

May 9, 2024 • 14:45

Wednesday Evening Headlines

20 Seattle elementary schools could close, the city is suing the loud driver known as the “Belltown Hellcat,” and extra low tides are coming to Puget Sound. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave

May 9, 2024 • 8:58

How WA classrooms are adapting to AI

As artificial intelligence has taken off, so have concerns about students using it to cheat.But now, Washington state officials are encouraging schools to embrace AI, leaving Seattle area teachers trying to find the right approach in the classroom.We’ll chat with KUOW Education Reporter Sami West and hear some of her reporting.Concert Week Info: https://www.livenation.com/promotion/concertweekWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by m

May 8, 2024 • 12:49

Tuesday Evening Headlines

President Biden to visit Seattle on Friday, Boeing delays Starliner space launch, and Seattle could hit 80 degrees this weekend. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: https://www.kuo

May 7, 2024 • 7:52

Latest stop for hundreds of asylum-seekers: A Seattle park

Hundreds of people seeking asylum in the United States have been moving around King County for months.Last night, most of them cleared out of an encampment in a park, near Garfield High school.They had been staying there for about a week.We’ll talk with KUOW reporter Gustavo Sagrero about how we got here and what long-term solutions are on the table.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/d

May 7, 2024 • 13:20

Monday Evening Headlines

FAA opens another investigation into Boeing, Tiffany Smiley is running for Congress, and PSE says it could shut off power during wildfires. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: http

May 7, 2024 • 9:52

We foraged mushrooms and they were delicious

Spring is well and truly underway, which means it’s mushroom hunting season in the woods in and around Seattle. Today on the show we take a trip to a local forest to learn some basics of the art of mushroom foraging.Daniel Winkler is a professional mushroom forager and author of "Fruits of the Forest: A Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Edible Mushrooms."Fauntleroy Terminal changes: https://engage.wsdot.wa.gov/fauntleroy-ferry-terminal/ We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Y

May 6, 2024 • 17:00

Friday Evening Headlines

Harrell proposes $1.4 billion transpo levy, candidates for Governor weigh in on campus protests, and boating season opens this weekend. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: htt

May 3, 2024 • 11:13

Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Andrew Walsh

This week…It’s been a weird week for animals in the Seattle area. Keep a lookout for zebras near North Bend.Car thefts in Washington have been skyrocketing over the past few years, so also keep an eye on your Kia.And the Washington State Department of Transportation has a new employee: a drone designed to take down hard-to-reach graffiti.Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Too Beautiful To Live Podcast Host Andrew Walsh are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners sup

May 3, 2024 • 24:45

Thursday Evening Headlines

Washington is running out of electricity, a new migrant camp in the Central District, and that zebra is still on the loose in North Bend.It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: https:/

May 3, 2024 • 11:17

Harrell is 'still learning' how to address public safety

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has put public safety at the forefront of his administration. This week, he held the first in a series of public safety forums to hear from community members about their concerns. KUOW reporter Casey Martin tells us about the mayor's plans and the concerns raised by community members at the meeting.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we w

May 2, 2024 • 16:22

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Investigator to look into harassment claims at SPD, WA gets a failing grade for air quality, and Seattle says no to an affordable housing plan. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https

May 2, 2024 • 8:23

Why Seattle has such good Vietnamese food

Vietnamese food and Seattle go together as seamlessly as pho broth and a squeeze of lime. For over forty years, the city has been a culinary hub for Vietnamese dishes, and things are only getting started.Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh is here to talk about it.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, o

May 1, 2024 • 16:24

Tuesday Evening Headlines

SPD officers vote to approve their new contract, oil tanker traffic to increase in the Salish Sea, and the runaway zebra is still on the loose. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https

May 1, 2024 • 9:08

Eastside gets light rail

Eastside residents and workers have a brand new option getting around, because Light Rail has finally arrived.Sound Transit’s 2-Line opened on Saturday – which connects Bellevue and Redmond.Seattle Times transportation reporter Mike Lindblom tells us about the impact for Eastside commuters – and what lies ahead for Sound Transit.Wildfire Info: https://www.pse.com/en/pages/Wildfire-preparedness/Property Tax Info: https://cdn.kingcounty.gov/-/media/king-county/depts/assessor/documents/guide-to-pro

Apr 30, 2024 • 12:48

Monday Evening Headlines

UW students establish protest encampment, escaped WA prisoner is still missing, and the Kraken fire their head coach. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Apr 29, 2024 • 7:46

Grizzlies are coming back to Washington

Grizzly bears are coming back to Washington thanks to a new plan from federal wildlife agencies. Local ecologists are celebrating the move as a correction to the bears being driven from the state due to human hunting and trapping. But not everyone is happy with the move, particularly in rural communities of North Central Washington.We dig into the reintroduction and the tension it’s causing with ecologist Chris Morgan and US Representative Dan Newhouse.King County Regional Animal Shelter Adoptio

Apr 29, 2024 • 17:37

Friday Evening Headlines

Seattle wants to roll back pay boost for gig workers, four women officers sue SPD, and light rail comes to the Eastside this weekend. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.ku

Apr 26, 2024 • 13:33

Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Tan Vinh

This week…The 2 Line’s grand opening is bringing Light Rail to the Eastside.We get a look into how Boeing’s finances have been affected by constant controversy.And the Kraken are looking to bring hockey to the masses by moving away from cable TV.Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh are here to break down the week.DEA Take Back Day: https://www.dea.gov/takebackdayWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by maki

Apr 26, 2024 • 17:57

Thursday Evening Headlines

Grizzlies will be reintroduced to the North Cascades, WA's high capacity magazine ban remains in place, and the Kraken strike a new TV deal. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://

Apr 25, 2024 • 7:45

The trees that line Seattle's streets

The emerald city owes much of its greenery to street trees, planted along sidewalks and public roads. These trees show up in unexpected places and sometimes have even more unexpected stories.Taha Ebrahimi, author of Street Trees of Seattle, takes us on a walk through Georgetown to learn about some of these leafy neighbors. Seattle Black Film Festival: https://www.langstonseattle.org/sbff/Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival: https://cascadiafilmfest.org/We can only make Seattle Now becau

Apr 25, 2024 • 15:49

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Starbucks and unionized workers resume contract talks, Boeing announces huge financial losses, and Sue Bird joins the Seattle Storm ownership group. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online:

Apr 25, 2024 • 7:22

Seattle's World Cup planning has already started

It may be April 2024, but a lot of soccer lovers are looking ahead to the summer of 2026, when Seattle hosts six World Cup matches.By the time the World Cup is done, almost a million people will have come to Seattle to see the beautiful game in person.The city is already planning. It’s early, but here’s a lot of work to be done to ensure it goes smoothly.Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to talk about it.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the

Apr 24, 2024 • 15:36

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Students walk out to protest war in Gaza, WA hospitals are still losing money, and it's about to get cheaper to buy an electric vehicle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.

Apr 23, 2024 • 7:00

'The e-book problem' hits Seattle Public Library

If you’re a library user, and you love e-books and e-audiobooks, you might notice some changes to your account. The Seattle Public Library is putting new restrictions on the number of digital books patrons can place on hold. It’s happening because digital books are causing big budget problems here and around the country. Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane explains why, and solutions local libraries are considering.

Apr 23, 2024 • 16:47

Monday Evening Headlines

EPA to fund solar projects in WA, fired Google workers speak out, and a PNW homelessness case goes before SCOTUS. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Apr 22, 2024 • 9:35

The SCOTUS case that could change the rules on homelessness

The Supreme Court is hearing a case this morning on homelessness. It could have a big impact on how cities in our region respond to the homelessness crisis. That’s particularly true for areas like Burien, which have banned public camping.We’ll get the story from public radio reporter Jane Vaughan, who’s following every twist and turn.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow

Apr 22, 2024 • 12:24

Friday Evening Headlines

Chaos erupts at state GOP convention, UW researchers make an autism discovery, and environmentalists urge federal officials to save a pair of NW species. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedbac

Apr 19, 2024 • 8:49

Casual Friday with Zaki Hamid and Clare McGrane

This week…Some well-loved Seattle businesses are coming back from the dead as co-ops or collectives.Residents of the town of Carnation came to Seattle to say they’re fed up with false alarms at the Seattle-run Tolt River Dam.And you’ve heard of the Seattle Freeze… but are you Seattle Smug?KUOW’s Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid and Seattle Now Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week.Earth Day Events: seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/calendar/?We can only make Sea

Apr 19, 2024 • 23:14

Thursday Evening Headlines

Campaign to repeal WA's climate law facing official opposition, Mayor Harrell proposes law to demolish unsafe, vacant buildings, and the Seattle Storm unveil their new training facility. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at Seattl

Apr 19, 2024 • 7:49

Searching for Seattle’s 15 minute neighborhoods

City planners want Seattle to become a “15 minute city” – where you can walk to everything you need in your neighborhood.Well now there’s a new interactive map that can tell you just how walkable your neighborhood is.Paige Browning speaks with the map's creator, Nat Henry.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at Seattle

Apr 18, 2024 • 15:01

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Senate hears testimony on Boeing's eroding safety culture, Seattle's facing a massive budget hole, and SIFF unveils the lineup for its 50th film festival. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedba

Apr 17, 2024 • 10:32

Black Panthers in Seattle turn to the next chapter

The Black Panther Party’s Seattle chapter is drumming up new plans, more than 40 years after it disbanded.A group devoted to preserving Black Panther history plans to open a museum in Pioneer Square early next year, bringing attention to the ways the Panthers influenced Seattle then, and still do now.Seattle Times Race and Equity Reporter Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks is here to tell us about it, with some help from Elmer Dixon, a founding member of Seattle’s Black Panther chapter.Read Alexandra’s fu

Apr 17, 2024 • 13:37

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Major increase in antisemitic incidents in WA, officials call for a statewide drought emergency, and Seattle's getting a new arts venue downtown. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: htt

Apr 17, 2024 • 12:11

How a Canlis chef's yard became a community garden

A new community garden is in the works in Shoreline.It all started with a Canlis chef and some spectacular fruit trees.Patricia Murphy has the story on the garden’s unlikely path to a shared community P-Patch from some of people who made it happen.Ching Garden Volunteer Work Party: https://volunteersignup.org/T97CFWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear

Apr 16, 2024 • 12:00

Monday Evening Headlines

Fire destroys businesses in Snoqualmie, high school seniors will get a break on some graduation requirements, and rural jails in WA are facing big challenges. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us fe

Apr 16, 2024 • 11:53

WOOF! Seattle shelters have too many dogs

Seattle is a super dog-friendly city, so it may surprise you to hear that local shelters are overflowing with pups in need of homes. The crunch has a lot to do with after effects of the dog boom during the pandemic, and it's sounding alarms for people caring for these critters. We visit veterinarian Cardin Kennedy at the Seattle Animal Shelter and meet a pack of sweet dogs up for adoption. Seattle Animal Shelter's website: https://www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/find-an-animal/adoptEarth Day volu

Apr 15, 2024 • 15:48

Friday Evening Headlines

Supportive housing for Native Americans opens in Seattle, another "exceptional" tree is cut down, and Be’er Sheva Park is having its grand reopening this weekend. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feed

Apr 13, 2024 • 8:08

Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Lex Vaughn

This week…Our personal data is in the hands of a lot of companies. Two Washington lawmakers reached across the aisle to propose national data security laws.Furry friends rejoice, five new dog parks are coming to Seattle.And we take a crack at naming Washington State University’s newest apple, and you can too.Author Jodi-Ann Burey and Editor of the Needling Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happe

Apr 12, 2024 • 25:57

Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle has a new plan to hire more cops, library branches to close intermittently, and Chipotle will pay up for violating worker protections. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online:&nbs

Apr 12, 2024 • 8:10

SPD's (tentative) contract and what it means for the city

How much should a brand new police officer in Seattle make?It looks like the new starting salary of officers will be in the low six-figure range, thanks to a new union contract with the Seattle Police Officers Guild.The new tentative contract also includes large retroactive raises for current officers, and some changes to accountability.Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica C. Barnett is here to explain what’s in it, and what it says about Seattle’s relationship with its police force.We can only

Apr 11, 2024 • 14:41

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Another business flees Pacific Place, King County's public health clinics could close without a budget fix, and a proposed solar project on San Juan Island is getting pushback. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de LunaWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod,

Apr 11, 2024 • 7:42

Financial Health 101 for an expensive region

Monday is tax day, and it's a reminder of how expensive our region is to live in. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows inflation in the Seattle metro area has been way above the national average for the last two years. It's the perfect time of year to do a check-up on your money. Financial coach and educator Suzanne Klenck has some words of wisdom, and some tips to get started if planning sounds daunting.Suzanne's email: sklenk@wsecu.orgWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners su

Apr 10, 2024 • 18:53

Tuesday Evening Headlines

High capacity magazine ban remains in place for now, Sen. Cantwell and Rep. McMorris Rodgers join forces on data privacy, and WA's newest apple is looking for a name. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or lea

Apr 10, 2024 • 8:00

How Boeing got like this

This has been a year full of problems for Boeing.How did it get this way? Can the company change? Seattle Times reporter Dominic Gates gives us context.Parks Levy Meeting Registration: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pKE0Gk9XQtS6JTTaJ3arbw#/registrationRead Dominic Gates’ latest Boeing Story: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeings-long-fall-and-how-it-might-recover/We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show

Apr 9, 2024 • 14:29

Monday Evening Headlines

Guaranteed basic income pilot shows strong results, more 737 issues pile up for Boeing, and dogs are getting sick at a Renton park. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https:/

Apr 9, 2024 • 8:15

WA employees are owed $5.4M in stolen wages

Washington workers lose millions of dollars each year to wage theft: They’re just not paid for work they did.A new investigation from the Seattle Times finds many of those workers aren’t getting their money back, in part because of challenges with our state’s department of Labor and Industries. The total amount owed since 2018 is $5.4 million.Seattle Times journalists Taylor Blatchford and Jackie Varriano break their investigation down for us today.Jackie and Taylor's piece: seattletimes.com/sea

Apr 8, 2024 • 15:22

Friday Evening Headlines

SPD's new union contract is made public, solar eclipse will only by partially visible in WA, and it's the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.Send us your financial planning questions! Leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or email seattlenow@kuow.orgWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/dona

Apr 5, 2024 • 7:41

Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Marcus Harrison Green

This week…Should Pike Place Market be pedestrian-only? Seattle City Council is reigniting that debate for the thousandth time.Amazon is moving away from its “Just Walk Out” technology, which isn’t as futuristic as it seems.And remember in 1989, when the Space Needle collapsed? We look back on one of Seattle’s most infamous April Fools’ jokes.Author Geraldine DeRuiter and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because liste

Apr 5, 2024 • 21:50

Thursday Evening Headlines

Light rail will reach Lynnwood by August, Seattle gets new school board members, and Mayor Harrell announces a $1.35 billon transportation levy. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.Send us your financial planning questions! Leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or email seattlenow@kuow.orgEditor's note: a previous version incorrectly stated the cost of the levy. Median homeowners in Seattle would pay $12 dollars more per month than what they cu

Apr 5, 2024 • 7:35

Living with ADHD in WA is hard right now

Odds are you know someone with ADHD, even though you might not realize it. Lots more people have been diagnosed in the past few years and that’s making it hard for some to get vital medication. ADHD advocate and author Jessica McCabe is excited about the shifting dialogue, but not so much about the shortages many people locally are experiencing. She has tips to help manage ADHD with or without medication. Job Accommodation Network (JAN): https://askjan.org/We can only make Seattle Now because li

Apr 4, 2024 • 18:01

Wednesday Evening Headlines

City hall workers told to return to the office, Amazon announces more layoffs, and two Seattle radio stations flip to country music. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://ww

Apr 3, 2024 • 7:32

The Seattle City Council wants cheaper food delivery

You may have noticed your Doordash order got even more expensive.The Seattle City Council says it’s working on it. A minimum wage law for gig workers went into effect in January, and this more business-friendly council is already reconsidering.Seattle Times City Hall Reporter David Kroman is here to talk about it.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear f

Apr 3, 2024 • 15:22

Tuesday Evening Headlines

City breaks ground on East Marginal Way improvements, costs soar to keep people in WA prisons, and Seattle cops would get big raises under proposed contract. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us fee

Apr 3, 2024 • 7:20

Orcas that visit Puget Sound are actually two distinct species

Orcas have a long special history in the Pacific Northwest.New research shows that the two types of killer whales that frequent Puget Sound are actually two distinct species.We’ll talk with Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes about what this means for the conservation of the endangered southern residents.Corridor Improvement Project: https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/freight-program/east-marginal-way-corridor-improvement-projectWe can only make Seattle Now beca

Apr 2, 2024 • 13:45

Monday Evening Headlines

SPD reaches tentative contract deal with Seattle, PNW honey bees are at risk of colony collapse, and WA wants to cut food waste in half by 2050. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online:&nbs

Apr 1, 2024 • 7:32

Every day is April Fools' Day with The Needling

Last week, Chihuly Garden and Glass shattered its museum’s ceiling to celebrate Women’s History Month… Just kidding! Happy April Fools’ Day.That was a recent headline from The Needling, Seattle's only real fake news site.We love a good self-deprecating joke around here, and Needling stories provide plenty. They also give us a chance to look at the city in a different way.Needling editor Lex Vaughan is here to talk about what Seattle finds funny, and what that says about us.We can only make Seatt

Apr 1, 2024 • 12:15

Friday Evening Headlines

Governor Inslee signs his final bill, Pike Place Market wants to entice locals, and reservations open soon for Mount Rainier National Park. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://w

Mar 29, 2024 • 10:25

Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Rachel Belle

This week…The City Council is weighing whether or not to keep paying app-based delivery drivers a minimum wage.The Mariners are back, along with some fun new food! And if you’re not a member, your time is running out to get a delicious cheap hot dog at the Costco food court.Too Beautiful To Live Podcast Co-Host Andrew Walsh and Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle are here to break down the week.EDITOR'S NOTE: This episode was updated to remove a refrence to "Hellcat Guy" being arrested. We

Mar 29, 2024 • 23:21

Thursday Evening Headlines

Plan to close youth jail delayed, Burien sues King County over public camping ban, and Seattle sets a tourism record. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/

Mar 29, 2024 • 11:33

Rage and Hope: M's opening day is here

It was a contentious off-season for the Mariners, but opening day brings something most M's fan can agree on: the joyous start of baseball season.Whether you’re a die-hard or a casual fan, there’s plenty to be excited about with this year’s Mariners team despite the drama.Seattle Now Producer and baseball superfan Vaughan Jones lays out what to expect.Buprenorphine Hotline Info: https://publichealthinsider.com/2024/03/25/what-is-buprenorphine-a-qa-about-king-countys-new-bup-hotline/Dog Park Comm

Mar 28, 2024 • 13:27

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Climate protesters block Amazon's downtown entrance, Inslee signs law to prevent school abuse, and a non-profit works to wipe away medical debt. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: http

Mar 28, 2024 • 12:10

A blood test for colon cancer offers hope fighting a deadly disease

Colon cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer in the U.S.Among men under 50, it’s the number one cause of cancer deaths.And today, we’re talking about a new blood test that could save lives. Researchers at Seattle’s Fred Hutch Cancer Center have co-authored a new study for a blood test that can accurately detect colon cancer.Dr. Rachel Issaka is the director of the Colon Cancer Screening program at Fred Hutch and UW Medicine, and she talks about the test and what it could mean.We can only

Mar 27, 2024 • 10:48

Tuesday Evening Headlines

UW hires a new athletic director, corner stores could make a comeback in Seattle, and we remember mountaineering legend Lou Whittaker. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: http

Mar 26, 2024 • 11:54

Seattle weighs controversial tool to detect gun violence

It’s only March, but there have been at least 9 fatal shootings already in the city.That number will certainly grow.Gun violence has become more and more common in the past few years… and while everyone agrees that’s a problem, the solutions are harder to settle on.Today we’ll talk with Marcus Harrison Green about one solution proposed by the Mayor: Surveillance technology that alerts police to the sound of gunshots.The city is accepting feedback on audio gunshot location systems through April 1

Mar 26, 2024 • 15:32

Monday Evening Headlines

Boeing's CEO to step down, electric vehicle sales are booming in WA, and Gov. Inslee signs the Stripper's Bill of Rights into law. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin KUOW's new Book Club!Editor's note: ShotSpotter is the most commonly used Acoustic Gunshot Location System,

Mar 26, 2024 • 8:43

Kara Swisher on Seattle’s tech billionaires

Here at Seattle Now, we would jump at the chance to chat with Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos about their careers and their impact on Seattle.We don’t think either of those billionaires will be appearing on the show any time soon… But today, we’re talking to someone who has spent hours with these titans of tech.Reporter Kara Swisher has covered the industry for decades, and she’s got some axes to grind.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen b

Mar 25, 2024 • 16:09

Friday Evening Headlines

FBI says passengers on harrowing Alaska Air flight may be crime victims, city hall protesters charged by Seattle City Attorney, and WSU and Gonzaga survive and advance in March Madness tourney. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.It's not too late to donate in support of Seattle Now! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow

Mar 23, 2024 • 7:52

Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Vaughan Jones

This week...The Seattle Reign were sold, and they’re worth a lot of money.A fatal car crash underscores the number of people dying on our roads.And we meet Hellcat Guy, the latest villain of the Seattle subreddit.Stranger Queer Culture reporter Vivian McCall and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.It's not too late to donate in support of Seattle Now! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you!

Mar 22, 2024 • 23:02

Thursday Evening Headlines

We remember the Oso landslide 10 years later, Seattle Schools outline plan for fixing its budget, and the bar exam will no longer be required in WA. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We need YOUR HELP to keep making Seattle Now. Donate to our home, KUOW, and help us raise a million dollars in one day for our Spring Pledge Drive Thursday: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow

Mar 22, 2024 • 13:47

'We feel a little forgotten': Garfield families demand safety measures

We need YOUR HELP to keep making Seattle Now. Donate to our home, KUOW, and help us raise a million dollars in one day for our Spring Pledge Drive Thursday: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow Parents of Garfield High School students say they say the city needs to do more after a student was shot in the leg waiting for the bus last week.Shootings around the school aren't new. But there's new momentum (and pressure on local leaders) to find immediate solutions.Check your ballot status: https:/

Mar 21, 2024 • 13:30

Wednesday Evening Headlines

New Fred Hutch blood test can detect colon cancer, Amazon's Bellevue headcount is growing, and UW's athletic director bolts for Nebraska. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We need YOUR HELP to keep making Seattle Now. Donate to our home, KUOW, and help us raise a million dollars in one day for our Spring Pledge Drive on Thursday: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow

Mar 20, 2024 • 7:14

A visit to UW's iconic cherry trees

The weather is magnificent, and the cherry blossoms are in peak bloom on the University of Washington campus.Today, we’ll hear the surprising history of how these cherry trees came to be from UW Campus Arborist Sara Shores.UW's Cherry Blossom Cam: https://www.washington.edu/video/campus-webcams/We need YOUR HELP to keep making Seattle Now. Donate to our home, KUOW, and help us raise a million dollars in one day for our Spring Pledge Drive Thursday: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we w

Mar 20, 2024 • 9:53

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Free preschool to expand in Seattle, seafood company ends fight to farm salmon in Puget Sound, and city leaders push for more sidewalks. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We need YOUR HELP to keep making Seattle Now. Donate to our home, KUOW, and help us raise a million dollars in one day for our Spring Pledge Drive Thursday: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow

Mar 20, 2024 • 8:35

How five women fought off a cougar for 45 minutes

On February 17, five friends set out on a long bike ride in the Cascade foothills north of Snoqualmie. What started as a routine day on the trail turned into a fight for their lives when a cougar attacked one rider, leaving the other four to fight back with nothing but stones and their bikes. Angela King tells the women's story for the first time since the attack. Read more of Angela's reporting and see photos of the group on KUOW.org: https://www.kuow.org/stories/cougar-attack-washington-state-

Mar 19, 2024 • 11:00

Monday Evening Headlines

WA issues new Covid guidance, Rep. Kim Schrier argues for a TikTok ban, and the Seattle Reign are getting a new owner. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We need YOUR HELP to keep making Seattle Now. Donate to our home, KUOW, and help us raise $1 million in one day for our Spring Pledge Drive Thursday: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://ww

Mar 19, 2024 • 12:04

What we lose when restaurants close

We love our restaurants around here, but the pandemic and Seattle’s blistering growth means these third places are constantly shifting. Local food author Geraldine DeRuiter writes about Seattle's relationship to its restaurants in her new book, If You Can't Take The Heat. She joins us to discuss the importance of these third places and what we lose when they disappear. We need YOUR HELP to keep making Seattle Now. Donate to our home, KUOW, and help us raise a million dollars in one day for our S

Mar 18, 2024 • 14:31

Friday Evening Headlines

Watchdog group says landlords are colluding to keep rents high, Mayor Harrell holds forums on public safety, and it's about to get unseasonable warm in Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW.We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.

Mar 15, 2024 • 5:30

Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Jas Keimig

This week…Boeing is making headlines AGAIN… this time, it involves Dawn dish soap and hotel room keys.Washington’s US Representatives have joined the war against TikTok.And get your wizard hat on, Dungeons and Dragons kits are headed to libraries across the state.Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Freelance Arts Reporter Jas Keimig are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.k

Mar 15, 2024 • 17:20

Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattleites react to proposed TikTok ban, 520 Bridge tolls could increase, and Seattle is getting more dog parks. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/fee

Mar 15, 2024 • 5:57

(Re)Introducing: the Seattle Reign

Seattle's National Women's Soccer League team is back this Sunday for a new season, and things will look a lot different. The team has a new lineup -- minus star Megan Rapinoe -- along with a new look and an old name: The Seattle Reign.Reign superfan and co-leader of the Royal Guard fan club Cyd McFarland tells guest host Kim Malcolm about the changes and what's getting them excited for the year ahead.Editor's Note: In this episode we say the Reign's owners, Olympique Lyonnais, are selling the t

Mar 14, 2024 • 12:24

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Fertility fraud bill heads to Inslee's desk, public defenders want smaller caseloads, and Seattle University gets a $300 million gift of art. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://ww

Mar 14, 2024 • 7:06

Burien's camping ban draws (more) legal scrutiny

The debate over homeless encampments in Burien is getting messier.Last week after the city widened a controversial ban on camping, the King County Sheriff’s Office said deputies would not enforce the rule, which they suspect is unconstitutional. A lawsuit from the Sheriff’s Office followed, and now a federal court will decide.Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett is here to talk about this escalating situation.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power!

Mar 13, 2024 • 15:04

Tuesday Evening Headlines

SPD wants more money to hire cops, WA residents can now file free taxes with the IRS, and Gonzaga alum John Stockton sues WA's attorney general. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: http

Mar 13, 2024 • 8:02

Why Seattle's mental health problems are so visible

Many people suffering from a severe mental illness experience an endless loop. Many cycle through streets, jail, clinics, courts, and a shrinking number of hospital beds."Lost Patients," a brand new podcast from KUOW and the Seattle Times, examines how we got here through the past of Seattle's past, present, and future.Subscribe to Lost Patients on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Here's where you can find a ballot dropbox in King County: https://cd.kingcounty.gov/en/home/dept/elections/governance-and-

Mar 12, 2024 • 17:12

Monday Evening Headlines

King County Sheriff to challenge Burien's camping ban in court, Feds open a criminal investigation into Boeing, and former Seahawk Russell Wilson heads to Pittsburgh. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave u

Mar 12, 2024 • 9:36

We paid attention to WA's legislative session so you didn't have to

This year’s legislative session is in the can. Like every round of lawmaking, we started the session with lots of plans: Roughly 1,200 bills were introduced and 340 passed.Northwest News Networks' Jeanie Lindsay has been tracking it all so you don't need to. She tells us about her top 3 takeaways from the session.Live Cherry Blossom watch on the UW campus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECBJeRT-sy4 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happ

Mar 11, 2024 • 14:18

Friday Evening Headlines

Boeing and machinists open contract talks, Bumbershoot announces arts programming, and Lily Gladstone looks to make history at the Oscars. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://w

Mar 9, 2024 • 6:50

Casual Friday with Lex Vaughn and Zaki Hamid

This week…The city’s newest comprehensive plan is here, and it’s looking to give Seattle a housing glow-up.The state legislature passed three of six Republican-backed initiatives, partially because they don’t want us to think too hard.And west coast burger chain In N Out Burger is making its way to Washington… but we’re not driving two hours for a burger.Needling Editor-In-Chief Lex Vaughn and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.We can only make Seatt

Mar 8, 2024 • 23:27

Thursday Evening Headlines

WA's legislature adjourns, racial disparities remain in SPD's use of force, and MacPherson's produce market is coming back. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Mar 8, 2024 • 10:47

Seattle needs homes. Here's the latest plan

We need more places for people to live. A lot more. Mayor Bruce Harrell has a new vision to make it happen. It’s all laid out in his update to the city’s comprehensive plan released earlier this week.We dig into where he wants the growth to go with Seattle Times City Hall reporter David Kroman.Registration for UW long Covid study: email uwrecoverstudy@uw.edu.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.k

Mar 7, 2024 • 12:01

Wednesday Evening Headlines

NTSB says Boeing isn't cooperating, UW wants people for long Covid clinical trials, and Seattle wants to become a "15 minute city." It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/

Mar 7, 2024 • 11:16

Solving King County's fentanyl crisis will take patience

King County is devoting more resources to tackling a staggering opioid problem. Executive Dow Constantine says they’re taking a multi-pronged approach, centered around community-based and recovery-focused care.UW Medicine Research Professor Caleb Banta-Green is here to give us some perspective on the county’s new approach.King County overdose prevention and response: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/safety-injury-prevention/overdose-prevention-responseWe can only make Seattle Now

Mar 6, 2024 • 12:47

Tuesday Evening Headlines

WA lawmakers pass three GOP-backed initiatives, Seattle's plan for future growth is unveiled, and part of the Columbia River could become a superfund site. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback o

Mar 6, 2024 • 8:53

What’s driving WA Dems to vote “uncommitted”

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Mar 5, 2024 • 11:44

Monday Evening Headlines

King County launches effort to prevent fentanyl deaths, WA Dems argue for voting uncommitted, and two South Sound newspapers will only print three days a week. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback o

Mar 5, 2024 • 10:27

The rise and fall of ecommerce giant Zulily

When you need new stuff, odds are you reach for your phone instead of your car keys. Buying things online is just a way of life for many of us. But the market is changing, and there have been local casualties.Seattle Times Business reporter Lauren Rosenblatt tells the story of Zulily… a local internet retail company that boomed, and busted. It points to the way ecommerce is changing. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a g

Mar 4, 2024 • 12:39

Friday Evening Headlines

Running Start expands in WA, Boeing wants to buy Spirit AeroSystems, and we go inside Emerald City Comicon. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Mar 2, 2024 • 11:41

Casual Friday with Paige Browning and Casey Martin

This week…There was city council drama in both Seattle and Burien, both involving the region’s homeless population. Washingtonians have a tough pill to swallow as pharmacies in the state are closing at an alarming rate, leaving a hole in neighborhood ecosystems.And the new Mariners uniforms might draw more people to the games, for all the wrong reasons.Seattle Now Afternoon Host Paige Browning and KUOW Reporter Casey Martin are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because lis

Mar 1, 2024 • 23:15

Thursday Evening Headlines

WA to get a hate crime hotline, Tukwila schools face a fiscal crisis, and we remember Seattle scientist Estella Leopold. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedbac

Mar 1, 2024 • 12:43

Seattle's short-lived Negro League baseball team

It’s the end of February: The last day of Black History Month, and the start of the Mariners Spring Training season.Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to tell a story that combines both baseball and Seattle’s Black history, the story of the Seattle Steelheads, a short-lived Negro League baseball team.Negro League Baseball Museum Virtual Tour: https://www.theygaveusgame.com/negro-leagues-baseball/museum-virtual-tour/"The League" Documentary: https://www.theleaguedocumentary.co

Feb 29, 2024 • 13:24

Wednesday Evening Headlines

FAA gives Boeing a 90 day deadline to address safety, stripper's bill of rights passes, and lawmakers debate loosening rules on police pursuits. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: http

Feb 29, 2024 • 8:49

Hackers want your medical record

Cyber attacks on healthcare organizations are getting much more common. In the past three months at least 13 healthcare providers with patients in Washington were hit by data breaches. It all comes down to how connected our medical records are to the internet. Seattle Times Health Reporter Elise Takahama dug into why these attacks are becoming more common and how people can protect themselves. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by

Feb 28, 2024 • 13:11

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Expedia announces layoffs, King County pledges $1 million to help asylum seekers, and WA's snowpack is the worst in the West. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Feb 28, 2024 • 10:08

Feds sue to block Kroger-Albertsons merger

Kroger and Albertsons say they’ll fight the federal government's lawsuit to stop their proposed $24 billion merger. In filing the suit, the Federal Trade Commission says the deal would be bad for competition and consumers. The Grocery Workers Union agrees.Seattle Times Reporter Paul Roberts explains what this latest move could mean.Acoustic Gunshot Location System Comment Form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RR7meOtrCUCPmTWdi1T0G4MqmZBt3AJJh59TWqhXZg9UME5XOEpFUDg1V1c5TEdYVDJ

Feb 27, 2024 • 10:50

Monday Evening Headlines

Feds sue to block Kroger-Albertsons merger, bill to limit rent increases dies in Olympia, and it's about to get real cold in Seattle again. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.k

Feb 27, 2024 • 13:15

Washington strippers want a bill of rights

Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill that would improve working conditions for strippers.Activists are planning a rally at the statehouse todayKUOW’s labor and economy reporter Monica Nicklesburg explains.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/fee

Feb 26, 2024 • 10:24

Friday Evening Headlines

Micro-apartments poised to become legal in WA, bipartisan group calls for an opioid state of emergency, and NW tribal leaders sign a historic agreement to protect salmon. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leav

Feb 24, 2024 • 11:05

Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Jodi-Ann Burey

This week…Mayor Bruce Harrell gave his State of the City address.A cougar attack in northern Washington reminds us it’s always important to be prepared.And Boeing and Alaska have a long road ahead to rebuild trust with customers. Could an executive shuffle and a branded beer help?Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Author Jodi-Ann Burey are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:

Feb 23, 2024 • 22:21

Thursday Evening Headlines

Lawmakers want to make it harder to ban books, grocery workers get new protections, and a quest for the best bagels in Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW.We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online.

Feb 23, 2024 • 13:14

Can WA legislators fix high rents?

It’s no secret that Seattle is an expensive place to live. A big part of the problem is high rent costs. In the past few years, local housing activists have pushed the idea of a rent cap. One version is getting a hearing in Olympia today on its way to potentially becoming state law.Mike Wilkerson, an urban economist and thedirector of analytics at ECONorthwest, breaks down the different kinds of rent caps and where the proposed law would fit in.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners supp

Feb 22, 2024 • 13:48

Wednesday Evening Headlines

SPD officer who struck and killed a pedestrian won't be charged, WA lawmakers want to criminalize fertility fraud, and reservations open to enter Mount Rainier National Park. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW.We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online.

Feb 22, 2024 • 8:58

WA Republicans weigh their options for president

Washington state isn’t the biggest player when it comes to electoral votes during presidential races.Still the primary election is coming up on March 12, and Republican voters are weighing former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Governor Nikki HaleyKUOW’s David Hyde spoke with some local Republican families to get insights into their priorities for 2024.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: ht

Feb 21, 2024 • 14:11

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Mayor Harrell touts progress on homelessness, Gov. Inslee wants more money for ferries, and local cyclists are attacked by a cougar. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW.And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online.

Feb 21, 2024 • 12:32

The AI deepfakes that want to sway your vote

November’s general election is still a long way off, but deepfakes generated by AI are already entering the conversation.And we’re not just talking about a robocall from a fake President Joe Biden, which actually happened during New Hampshire’s primary last month.Local and state elections here in Washington could be targeted, too.Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane will explain where deepfakes are showing up, and how to identify them.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You

Feb 20, 2024 • 16:05

Exciting news from Seattle Now

Exciting news Seattle Now listeners! Coming soon: two episodes of Seattle Now each day.First, wake up with Trish for an in-depth conversation about the important news of the day in about 15 minutes, and of course, our Casual Friday round-up of the biggest news of the week.And starting next week, Paige will bring you a Seattle Now episode in the evening that has the biggest headlines of the day, and some of the best work from our KUOW newsroom.Listen to Paige and Trish talk more about these big c

Feb 13, 2024 • 5:49

Homelessness 'is no longer just Seattle’s problem'

Homelessness, and especially people living outside is a growing problem across the country. Seattle and other expensive cities feel the brunt of that rise, but the crisis is showing up in smaller, suburban cities too.Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick explains how one King County city’s experience details how things can cycle, and how we might be able to make change.Information on the free Seattle/King County clinic: https://seattlecenter.org/skcclinic/ We can only make Seattle Now because list

Feb 12, 2024 • 13:26

Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Vivian McCall

This week…Groups of unsheltered people in Kent and Burien are looking to their cities and state for assistance.Last week’s inspections of queer bars has the state legislature considering allowing alcohol in strip clubs.And food delivery apps have added an extra $5 fee in response to minimum wage requirements for gig workers… and it seems like nobody’s happy about it.South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green and Stranger Queer Issues and Politics Reporter Vivian McCall are here to break

Feb 9, 2024 • 21:05

Cheers to Lunar New Year Beer!

Lunar New Year is this Saturday, and while many folks in Seattle will be celebrating with traditional food and drink, a local brewery is putting its own spin on the holiday. Raymond Kwan and Barry Chan from Lucky Envelope Brewing in Ballard explain what the holiday means to them and how they cooked up their special Lunar New Year beer flavors. Plus, we hear from Washington Representative My-Linh Thai, who wants to make Lunar New Year a state-recognized holiday.Check out Lucky Envelope's Lunar Ne

Feb 8, 2024 • 12:26

Vocal supergroup säje garners a Grammy

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Feb 7, 2024 • 14:41

Why more rain causes a water problem for Seattle

Western Washington has a water supply system that’s worked well for generations.But, as the climate changes, our reservoirs are facing more and more stress.We’re going to have to make some changes. Changes that will take time, and cost money.Seattle Times Climate Change Reporter Conrad Swanson is here to talk about it.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to h

Feb 6, 2024 • 13:41

The One Line is back... for now

Three weeks of disruptions on the light rail's One Line are over, for the time being. The delays were long, the confusion was high, and while things are going back to normal for now, more expansion and work on the light rail system is already on the horizon. Seattle Times Transportation reporter Mike Lindblom tells us why things went off the rails for some riders and what to expect in the year ahead. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show hap

Feb 5, 2024 • 13:05

Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Clare McGrane

This week…LGBTQ+ bars in the city are outraged after surprise inspections from the state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board.Two local businesses are filling spaces vacated by Starbucks on Capitol Hill and in the Central District.And influencers are testing for lead in their Seattle-based Stanley cups… But don’t worry, it’s fine.Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Seattle Now Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week.Read The Stranger's coverage on Lewd Conduct Laws: https://www.thestranger.com/q

Feb 2, 2024 • 20:33

A migrant camp in Tukwila shows how bad Seattle's housing problem is

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Feb 1, 2024 • 12:39

Cheers to NA drinks!

Do you take the light rail? We want to hear how the recent delays have impacted you. Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us at seattlenow@kuow.org, or call us and leave a voicemail: 206 616 6746We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedba

Jan 31, 2024 • 13:04

A Republican donor's $6 million quest to "fix stupid things"

All six of Let’s Go Washington’s initiatives have been certified. The Republican-backed proposals are headed to the state legislature, where Democratic lawmakers will likely decline them, and send them to November’s ballot.The issues are big. Repealing the state’s Climate Commitment Act, the Long-Term Care Tax, and the Capital Gains Tax. Getting the measures on the ballot took a lot: a lot of signatures, a lot of legwork, and a lot of money… That’s where Brian Heywood comes in.Seattle Times poli

Jan 30, 2024 • 15:58

How P-Patches foster Iu Mien community

Seattle's P-Patch community gardens are in rest mode this time of year, but the gardeners are celebrating a huge success right now.Community gardens just wrapped up a year in which they donated 33,000 pounds to local food banks.That's about 60,000 servings!To celebrate, we’re looking back on a story from last year. 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of Seattle’s P-Patch Community Garden program.For the Iu Mien ethnic group, these small farms sustain a big share of their family’s food. We’ll meet s

Jan 29, 2024 • 14:10

Casual Friday with Vaughan Jones and Andrew Walsh

This week, we learned more about Boeing’s quality control processes from an anonymous employee.The Secretary of State is warning voters to watch out for deepfakes ahead of March’s primary election.And Lily Gladstone was nominated for an Oscar… which left Seattle media wanting a piece of the glory.Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.Come to our next live event on the future of work.More info and tickets: https://www.eve

Jan 26, 2024 • 27:46

Seattle’s newest City Council member

The city has a full slate of Councilmembers once again. Tanya Woo was appointed this week to fill the vacant seat on the council, giving her a leg up in the special election for that seat in November.Publicola editor Erica Barnett explains that Woo's appointment was far from a surprise, and describes the challenges she and the rest of the council will face in the coming year.Come to our live event THIS FRIDAY on the future of work! More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-frida

Jan 25, 2024 • 12:18

Local libraries lead the pack in digital reading

Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-769882237497 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Jan 24, 2024 • 12:23

The newest California transplant: Redwoods

Washington’s climate is changing, and some of our native trees are struggling to adapt.Western red cedars and Douglas firs aren’t used to warming temperatures and drought conditions.Cue the Redwood tree - chances are, you’ve actually seen them around Seattle already.Seattle Times Climate Reporter Amanda Zhou is here to tell us why the California icon may be a good fit for Washington.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-frid

Jan 23, 2024 • 10:52

The Republican initiatives you’ll be voting on

Washington voters will have some big decisions on their ballot this November. And we're not talking about the presidential election.Six initiatives to alter and repeal state laws are making their way through the legislature. If they pass, everything from school funding to police car chases could be impacted. Northwest News Network reporter Jeanie Lindsay explains what voters need to know about who's behind the initiatives and the possible ripple effects for schools and environmental work in the

Jan 22, 2024 • 13:37

Casual Friday with Paige Browning and Jodi-Ann Burey

This week…Seattle is recovering from a weekend of below-freezing temperatures. Delays on the Light Rail are creating chaos EVERYONE’s commute.And a local artist made a touching, but kind of gross, tribute to fired Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.KUOW Reporter and Anchor Paige Browning and Author Jodi-Ann Burey are here to break down the week.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-7

Jan 19, 2024 • 21:42

What's going on with UW football?

Over a few short days, the University of Washington Huskies played in a national championship, said goodbye to their head coach, and now are welcoming a new leader to the team. The shake up at the school is a sign of things to come as it transitions into the Big 10 and enters a new phase of competition.Freelance Sports Reporter and Husky fan Danny O’Neil puts the university's new role in context.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/

Jan 18, 2024 • 14:42

Restoring trust is Boeing's big task

Boeing is trying to reassure customers its planes are safe.The company announced this week that it will beef up inspections after a doorplug blew out of a MAX 9 over a week ago.The company has struggled with quality control the last few years.Seattle Times aerospace reporter Dominic Gates is here to talk about how the story’s developing.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-76

Jan 17, 2024 • 12:55

This is the One Line... and it's delayed

Light Rail riders, check your station: Sound Transit will be making repairs over the next few weeks.Time it wrong on a weekday, and you could be waiting more than 20 minutes for a train. On weekends, train service through downtown will stop entirely.It’s the third time in a year that downtown stations have been disrupted by maintenance.Seattle Times Transit Reporter Mike Lindblom will tell us what’s going on.Sound Transit info on delays: https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/1-line-service-d

Jan 16, 2024 • 11:35

Casual Friday with Ishea Brown and Lex Vaughn

This week…We’re still learning more about the door plug that blew out of a Boeing 737 Max 9 mid-flight.And the Seattle area is cold and getting colder, and we may even get some snow this weekend.Local digital strategist Ishea Brown and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-769882237497 We can only make Seattle

Jan 12, 2024 • 20:53

Snow is coming (unless it's not)

After a record-warm December, Seattle is staring down three straight days of below-freezing temperatures — and maybe a chance at snow.We catch up with Seattle Weather Blog's Justin Shaw to get a download on the forecast, and hear from Arlene Hampton from the Salvation Army about the plan for emergency shelter.Information on emergency overnight and day shelters in Seattle: https://kcrha.org/resources/severe-weather-shelter/Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets:

Jan 11, 2024 • 12:54

The ferry wait just got longer

Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-769882237497 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Jan 10, 2024 • 12:59

Boeing and that terrifying flight

There are big questions for Boeing, Alaska Airlines and many others after a scary incident on a flight out of Portland last Friday.The Air Current reports that more loose bolts have been found on 737 Max 9 planes operated by both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.Seattle Times aerospace reporter Dominic Gates is here to help us understand what happened and what might come next.Read Dominic Gates's latest reporting on flight 1282 here.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info

Jan 9, 2024 • 14:27

A beginner’s guide to UW’s championship football game

It is a historic day for the University of Washington football team. The Huskies will face the University of Michigan tonight for a shot at the highest honor in college football. It’s a great moment to tune in, if you’re not normally a Husky fan.Seattle Now sports correspondent Vaughan Jones tells us just what’s at stake for UW, and all the tips for enjoying the game.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-o

Jan 8, 2024 • 14:31

Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Clare McGrane

This week…Get ready for hordes of purple fans. The Husky Football Team is on its way to the National Championship.Sound Transit is considering fare gates to stop free light rail riders.And surprise! Smoke and fog messed with the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Space Needle.Freelance arts reporter Jas Keimig and Seattle Now Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-l

Jan 5, 2024 • 20:34

The viruses are back

If you are starting 2024 with sniffles, a cough, or even a fever, you’re not alone. The festive holiday weeks have left many of us with a respiratory bug. UW Medicine’s Dr. Helen Chu explains what viruses might be making the rounds in your household and how to protect yourself.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-769882237497 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners sup

Jan 4, 2024 • 9:18

Why is it so warm?

Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-769882237497 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Jan 3, 2024 • 9:07

New year, new Seattle City Council

2024 has officially entered the building and a new Seattle City Council is on deck. The five, soon to be six, brand new council members have a lot on their plate this year, not to mention all those promises they made on the campaign trail. Publicola Editor Erica C. Barnett is here to give us our first briefing on the newest council.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-7698822

Jan 2, 2024 • 12:48

Best of 2023: We foraged mushrooms and they were delicious

There’s something for everyone in the Pacific Northwest.But if you are passionate about foraging mushrooms, our region is one of the best.Back in spring, we spoke with author Daniel Winkler about how mushroom hunting helps connect us with nature and find a few things to eat.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-769882237497We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support

Dec 29, 2023 • 16:21

Best of 2023: Saying goodbye to Tokitae

Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-769882237497 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Dec 28, 2023 • 15:25

Best of 2023: The hike that's too Enchanting

The Seattle Now team makes a lot of shows.We love so many, but some really shine. This week, we’re going to highlight some of our favorite conversations of the year.This one is a look into one of the most beautiful hikes that Washington has to offer: The Enchantments.The crystal-clear lakes and gorgeous views are a huge draw. People love them… But maybe a little too much.Nature writer Luke Whelan is here to talk about how hikers are putting strain on the area’s ecosystem, and how people are tryi

Dec 27, 2023 • 12:58

Best of 2023: Want to meet your neighbors? Pet their cats.

We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season. To round out the year, the Seattle Now team is revisiting some of our favorite episodes, starting with a trip to visit Chris Watson in Tacoma.Chris is better known as the man behind the hugely successful TikTok account Catluminati. The channel has brought him closer to his neighbors, and also changed his relationship with his mental health.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by makin

Dec 26, 2023 • 11:36

Seattle’s year in politics and art

It has been a big year for our city. We became the center for a fentanyl epidemic, and fierce political fights over how to respond to it. But the city’s art scene also brought us some joy and delight.Bill Radke talked through some of the biggest stories in politics, the arts, and more at the Year in Review live with KUOW Arts Reporter Mike Davis, Economy Reporter Monica Nickelsburg and Politics Editor Cat Smith. Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://ww

Dec 22, 2023 • 20:22

Music to cure the winter blues

Today is the winter solstice, the darkest day of the year.Between the short days and the holidays, this time of year can be a lot for many of us.Music can help.KEXP host Kennady Quille shares some of her favorite local music to play when the winter blues are in full force.Listen to Kennady's Seasonal Depression Playlist here.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-769882237497 S

Dec 21, 2023 • 16:26

It was a big year for labor in Seattle

Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-769882237497 Sound Transit Disruption Info: https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/1-line-service-disruptionWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNow

Dec 20, 2023 • 12:41

More youth in WA are seeking gender affirming care

The number of people under eighteen years old seeking gender-affirming care has skyrocketed in Washington. One reason may be bills in other states banning the care. Seattle Times Health Reporter Elise Takahama explains what's going on in our region. Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casual-friday-live-future-of-work-fremont-abbey-tickets-769882237497 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power!

Dec 19, 2023 • 15:10

Getting weird to combat Seasonal Depression

There’s a lot of mental health advice out there about how to deal with seasonal depression. But John Moe says there’s probably something unexpected, maybe even weird, that can help just as much as a sun lamp or Vitamin D pills.John is the host of the podcast Depresh Mode. Today, we revisit an episode from last year where he explains how to find your own offbeat solution to Seasonal Depression.Come to our next live event on the future of work. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/c

Dec 18, 2023 • 16:49

Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Marcus Harrison Green

This week…Cinerama is back, under a new name that nobody can seem to remember.Boeing is calling all its commercial airline employees back into the office for all five days a week.And the Seattle City Council turned their attention to our city’s sidewalks, or the lack of sidewalks.Ticket Editor Chase Burns and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:

Dec 15, 2023 • 21:35

The theater formerly known as Cinerama is back

After three and a half years, Seattle’s Cinerama is back: Under new ownership, and with a new name.The SIFF Cinema Downtown's grand re-opening is tonight with a showing of Wonka. It's a sign that Seattle's film scene is thriving, despite the effects of the pandemic. Chase Burns, editor of The Ticket, and Jas Keimig, independent arts reporter, explain why this cinema is so special and what its return means for film in the city. Support Seattle Now and get the EXCLUSIVE new Seattle Now mug by don

Dec 14, 2023 • 16:11

Making space for grief during the holidays

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Dec 13, 2023 • 11:55

She helped bring the 'Boys in the Boat' story to life

In 1936, the University of Washington rowing team took Olympic Gold.The journey there was a rough one.Judy Rantz Willman is the daughter of one of the rowers (Joe Rantz), and she talks about her dad's story and the upcoming film.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https:/

Dec 12, 2023 • 15:37

One solution to Seattle’s fentanyl crisis

We are in the depths of a drug crisis. Twelve hundred people and counting have died from overdoses this year in King County. There’s one solution the Seattle area hasn’t adopted, even though it has a track record of saving lives and other benefits: Safe consumption sites.Seattle Times reporter Greg Kim tells us about these sites and the locals trying to open them here.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: htt

Dec 11, 2023 • 15:31

Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Vaughan Jones

This week…We got hit with an atmospheric river, and the entire region is struggling with the rain.A UW study found that high school students are getting better grades, but lower standardized test scores.And time to dig out all those unused gift cards… Some lawmakers want the state to claim those dormant funds.Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by

Dec 8, 2023 • 24:22

Seattle's rain is changing

The rain is sticking around today, although it likely won’t be as heavy as it was earlier this week.Two atmospheric rivers broke rainfall records across Western Washington. Several rivers flooded roads and homes, a landslide wiped out Seattle to Portland Amtrak services and anyone making their way around on foot was probably soaked.Rain like we saw this week is probably going to be more common as our climate changes. Assistant State Climatologist Karin Bumbaco breaks down why.We can only make S

Dec 7, 2023 • 11:40

What the Alaska Hawaiian deal might mean for customers

https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreation/environment-ecology-conservation/flood-services/how-to-prepare-flooding/sandbag-distribution-useWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Dec 6, 2023 • 13:19

Seattle set a new record for homicides

Seattle recently set a record that no city welcomes.There have been 70 homicide victims in the city so far this year, which is a new record for the most homicides in a single year.KUOW editor Catherine Smith is here to tell us more about why this is happening.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or le

Dec 5, 2023 • 15:53

Police credibility on trial in Tacoma

Jurors will learn this week if three Tacoma police officers accused of murder and manslaughter will take the stand in their defense. The key question that has emerged for the jury: If they trust the police account of what happened the night Manny Ellis died, or the account of witnesses who contradict the officers.KNKX reporter Jared Brown explains the arguments in the case, and what the jury must weight as it comes to a close.Follow KNKX’s coverage of the Manny Ellis trial: https://www.knkx.org/

Dec 4, 2023 • 13:31

Casual Friday with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays

This week…SOME of you didn’t vote. This year’s election had the worst turnout in Washington state history.Woodinville staple Molbak’s Home and Garden had a messy breakup over a 15-year development project.And we discuss whether some of Seattle’s tourism staples are over or underrated.Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, the duo behind KUOW’s new podcast Text Me Back, are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to

Dec 1, 2023 • 26:30

A threat to one of Seattle's oldest queer spaces

Seattle Parks and Recreation wants to build a children’s play area in Denny Blaine Park, which is also home to a popular nude beach full of history for Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community.The city says it’s to address a lack of playgrounds in the area, but Seattle’s queer community is mobilizing to protect one of its most historic spaces.Stranger Queer Culture and Politics reporter Vivian McCall is here to tell us all about it.Burke-Gilman Feedback: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RR7

Nov 30, 2023 • 13:09

Burien strikes last-minute deal to open homeless shelter

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Nov 29, 2023 • 13:43

Surviving the Big Dark with laughter

The Big Dark is upon us again as daylight grows scarcer in Seattle. Between seasonal affective disorder and the impending holidays, it can be a tough time of year for our mental health.Today, we’re looking at comedy as a coping mechanism during these dark, cold months. Seattle comedian Chris Mejia will tell us how he incorporates his depression into his work, and UW professor Tabitha Kirkland will explain why laughter helps our bodies and minds stay healthy.If you or someone you know is experien

Nov 28, 2023 • 18:15

This holiday season, consider shopping small

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Nov 27, 2023 • 10:11

The last Apple Cup (kind of)

After the turkey gets cleared off the table this week, the Apple Cup is on.The long-standing rivalry game between the University of Washington Huskies and Washington State University Cougars kicks off for the 115th time on Saturday.It’s a year of lasts for the two teams, as UW prepares to leave the Pac-12 for a higher profile. Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones is here to tell us all about the history of the rivalry, and how to get in on the fun.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners sup

Nov 22, 2023 • 11:51

(Thanks)Giving to your local food bank

Thanksgiving is just a few days away. It's time for family and feasting, but also a great time of year to consider giving to your local food bank.Eric Williams, community partnerships director for Second Harvest Inland Northwest, and Nicole King, director of innovative programs for Northwest harvest, share the most impactful ways to give this holiday season.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.ku

Nov 21, 2023 • 14:38

Is downtown 'revitalized'?

Downtown Seattle was arguably the hardest-hit area during Seattle's lockdown as workers fled offices. As the rest of the city returned to its normal bustle, downtown lagged behind.City and county officials made it a priority to revitalize the area. But how well is that revitalization going?Seattle Times Business reporter Paul Roberts gives us a temperature check on the state of downtown.Read Paul's story: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/businesses-are-making-big-bets-in-downtown-seattle-de

Nov 20, 2023 • 15:17

Casual Friday with Erica C. Barnett and Sandeep Kaushik

This week…We got a clearer picture of the new-look Seattle City Council. Is it a glow up? Time will tell.Seattle city employees got an email about how to save money in the midst of a fight for higher pay.And we discuss the most controversial topic of all: the merits of Thanksgiving turkey, as the biggest food holiday of the year approaches.Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica C. Barnett and Soundview Strategies Partner Sandeep Kaushik are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now

Nov 17, 2023 • 22:44

Melting the Seattle freeze, one accordion at a time

It’s the start of the Big Dark here in Seattle.It's understandable that you might want to tuck in and keep to yourself, but freelance journalist Nathalie Graham says it’s the perfect time to get out there and meet new people.She’s been out and about trying all kinds of new things in the city.She’s here with us to talk about her latest experience with the Northwest Accordion Society.Read Play Date here: https://www.thestranger.com/play-date/2023/11/16/79263485/squeezing-the-bellows-at-the-seattle

Nov 16, 2023 • 14:39

Seattle will close schools… eventually

Seattle Public Schools has thousands fewer students enrolled than 5 years ago. That means less money for the district, contributing to a funding crunch. Now SPS is taking up a contentious solution: Closing and consolidating schools.KUOW Education Reporter Sami West explains how that might work, and what we can learn from the last round of school closures in the city. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: http

Nov 15, 2023 • 10:37

Labor shortages are here to stay

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Nov 14, 2023 • 10:41

It's fall mushroom season

You may have noticed a lot of mushroom photos in your social media feed. Fall is a great time to get out there and forage.Now serious foragers aren’t likely to tell you exactly where they found that basket full of Chanterelles or matsutakes, but Daniel Winkler is willing to share a few tips. Here’s an archive episode of our walk in the woods for fall mushrooms.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www

Nov 13, 2023 • 8:40

Casual Friday with Paige Browning and Deaunte Damper

This week, Seattle voters cast their ballots and early results look promising for the housing levy, but not for city council incumbents. Mysterious, white powder sent through the mail disrupted ballot counting while election workers evacuated. And Washington state is the land of potholes according to USA today. KUOW Anchor and Reporter Paige Browning and Vocal-WA Community Organizer Deaunte Damper break down the week.

Nov 10, 2023 • 22:03

Can prostitution on Aurora Ave decline for good?

Prostitution on Aurora Avenue has vexed Seattle leaders for decades.But two recent motel closures have led to a decline in sex work and crime in the area.It’s unclear if it will last.The Seattle Times’s Sara Jean Green explains how Aurora got this way and what tools the city and police are using to rein it in.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from

Nov 9, 2023 • 12:39

First ballot count looks bad for Seattle lefties

Non-presidential elections aren’t always the biggest draw for voters even with the future of the city council on the ballot.KUOW editor Cat Smith was watching the returns and will fill us in on what we know so far.

Nov 8, 2023 • 11:13

Do grizzlies have a home in the North Cascades?

Grizzly bears are considered functionally extinct in Washington state because no one has seen a grizzly here for decades.But a new federal plan could bring large brown bears back to the North Cascades wilderness.Ecologist Chris Morgan is with us to explain why he thinks it’s a good idea, and why some people don’t care for the plan.Public Comment on Grizzlies: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=327&projectID=112008&documentID=132104We can only make Seattle Now because listeners supp

Nov 7, 2023 • 12:37

West Seattle Water Taxi to the rescue

You’ve probably seen video of the runaway barge in Elliot Bay last week slamming into Pier 66.The six-story wall of steel containers broke free in high winds and was headed towards the Great Wheel.Things could’ve been much worse if it wasn’t for the quick thinking of Captain Dan Krehbiel, steering a water taxi from West Seattle.We met up with him on the boat over the weekend.Ballot Drop Box Locations: https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/elections/how-to-vote/ballots/returning-my-ballot/ballot

Nov 6, 2023 • 8:23

Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Lex Vaughn

This week…Seattle Police have new restrictions for when they’re allowed to lie on the job.Sound Transit is gonna start charging people who don’t pay fares on the light rail.And it’s almost time for chocolate popcorn… the Cinerama is reopening under a new name next month.Author Jodi-Ann Burey and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.Previous SPD Ruses Episode: https://www.kuow.org/stories/limiting-when-police-can-lieWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners sup

Nov 3, 2023 • 22:13

Burien's camping ban is now in effect

There’s been a fierce fight in Burien about the city’s homeless population. People living in encampments have been moving around for months.Burien City Council voted to implement a camping ban in late September. It went into effect yesterday. KUOW’s Casey Martin has been following this developing story for months and is here to tell us about it.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate

Nov 2, 2023 • 9:14

When a pilot needs mental health care

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Nov 1, 2023 • 13:09

The final countdown to next week's election

We’re in the thick of the November election cycle. You’ve only got a week to hand in your ballots.So, if you’re still trying to figure out HOW to vote, we’ve got you. KUOW’s David Hyde asked candidates from each race about the big issues in each of their districts, and he's here to break it all down for us.Find our District Dashes here: https://www.kuow.org/stories/kuow-s-district-dash-a-seattle-city-council-deep-dive-for-busy-peopleCampaign Contributors: https://web6.seattle.gov/ethics/election

Oct 31, 2023 • 13:31

A progress report on Washington schools

Washington’s education system has been through a lot in the past decade -changes in funding and the pandemic - and the Seattle Times Education Lab has been there to report on it all. Today, reporter Dahlia Bazzaz will walk us through these changes and what they mean for students and teachers across the state. It's election season! Check out this handy interactive guide to help you figure out which Seattle City Council candidates you agree with the most.We can only make Seattle Now because listen

Oct 30, 2023 • 12:23

Casual Friday with Paige Browning and Ishea Brown

This week…An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot attempted to cut a plane’s engine’s mid-flight.Washington joined 41 other states in suing Facebook parent company Meta for addicting young children to its social media platforms.And San Juan County is considering a tourism tax as the islands become overwhelmed with visitors.KUOW's Paige Browning and local digital strategist Ishea Brown are here to break down the week.Keanna Pickett’s Letter: https://www.whereweconverge.com/post/keanna-pickett-announces

Oct 27, 2023 • 23:30

Local playwrights on Israel, Palestine, and art

The Return: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-return-tickets-143428Seattle Public Library’s Future Survey: https://spl.org/futuresurveyWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Oct 26, 2023 • 21:32

Helping unsheltered voters cast their ballots

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback Here are some voting resources mentioned in the podcast:https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/elections/how-to-vote/register-to-vote/change-language-preferencehttps://homelessinfo.org/what-we-do/voter-regi

Oct 25, 2023 • 11:12

Seattle restaurants want you back

It’s time for Seattle Restaurant Week. The culinary festival runs from now until early November. Restaurants are facing a lot of issues right now. Food prices have increased, and fewer people are eating out.This year, Seattle’s eateries are hoping to reverse that trend and get people to come out again.Seattle Times Food Writer Jackie Varriano is here to give us a rundown of what to expect for restaurant week.Find a participating restaurant near you: https://srweek.org/We can only make Seattle No

Oct 24, 2023 • 13:55

Seattle has a new drug law. Now what?

Seattle’s new drug law is now in effect.It makes the possession and public use of narcotics a gross misdemeanor.But it also encourages law enforcement to coordinate diversion efforts: admit people into treatment programs before jail.Today we’re talking with Seattle Times staff reporter Sarah Grace Taylor about what kinds of options are out there for police if they see someone using drugs.Audio of Seattle Police Department Chief Adrian Diaz courtesy of KOMO.Find info about T'Challaween here.We ca

Oct 23, 2023 • 12:40

Casual Friday with Sami West and Tan Vinh

This week…A drive-by shooting in the Central District has left a daycare center considering extra safety measures.Increased pricing is on the table for both drivers and transit riders across Seattle.And Portland chain Voodoo Doughnuts is reportedly opening a store on Capitol Hill.KUOW Education Reporter Sami West and Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://

Oct 20, 2023 • 22:21

Uncertain future after more Rite Aid and Bartell closures

Bartell Drug customers may be in for more heartache. The local pharmacy and institution is closing more locations after parent company Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy.There’s a lot of uncertainty in the pharmacy business, but one thing’s clear: change is coming.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or le

Oct 19, 2023 • 11:47

This Seattle activist made a difference by donating her home

Washington Department of Health Vaccinating Youthhttps://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/vaccine-information/vaccinating-youthHomestead Community Land Trusthttps://www.homesteadclt.org/Seattle Times feature on Jean Darsiehttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/how-one-woman-is-still-combating-seattles-housing-crisis-even-in-death/We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/sea

Oct 18, 2023 • 13:59

Seattle wants the legal right to sweep

The practice of sweeping encampments of unhoused people is controversial.A federal circuit ruling made it illegal in certain circumstances and went as far as to describe the practice as cruel and unusual. But now, progressive cities on the west coast are hoping the conservative Supreme Court will intervene.Seattle Times reporter Greg Kim is here to tell us why officials in Seattle and other cities want the ruling overturned, and what they’d plan to do without restrictions.Read Greg's piece here:

Oct 17, 2023 • 13:19

A guide to ghosts in the PNW

It's mid-October — the air is crisp, the morning fog is thick, and Halloween is just around the corner.Which means, it's time to tell some ghost stories.Today, we're revisiting a conversation we had with local author Bess Lovejoy who wrote a book on where to find spots in the Pacific Northwest where ghost stories have been told, and retold.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want t

Oct 16, 2023 • 12:23

Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Casey Martin

This week…It’s almost time to fill out your ballots, and the Seattle Chamber of Commerce is talking about what voters are thinking.Cable company XFinity is making it harder for hockey fans to release the Kraken.And a Seattle to Bainbridge ferry got a big, red makeover from Coca-Cola.Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and KUOW reporter Casey Martin are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: http

Oct 13, 2023 • 18:10

This couple toured the world's Costcos

If you need cheap high-quality bulk goods, Costco is hard to beat.But the Issaquah-based company has also inspired a devoted fandom.Susan and David Schwartz are two of the company’s biggest fans and wrote a book about what they learned traveling the world visiting warehouses.Susan and David will be at the University Bookstore on Thursday 10/12/23 at 6pm to give a free talk. More information here.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen b

Oct 12, 2023 • 14:29

Seattle's housing levy is back on the ballot

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Oct 11, 2023 • 13:22

Microsoft’s anti-trust lessons for Amazon

Amazon is facing a historic antitrust lawsuit from the FTC, but it’s not the first local tech giant to find itself in that situation.Microsoft fought its own antitrust battle in the 90s. UW historian Margaret O’Mara says that history might show us what’s in store for Amazon.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at Seatt

Oct 10, 2023 • 14:19

Seattle is toilet poor

Nothing ruins a fun day out in the city, like secretly or not so secretly needing to find a bathroom.We all need them, but not everybody has ready access to a toilet.That could mean different things depending on your situation.Seattle Times reporters, Dan Beekman, and Anna Patrick did a deep dive on Seattle's public toilets and share what they found.Safety resources for viewing the solar eclipse: https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters We can only make Seattle Now because listeners suppo

Oct 9, 2023 • 16:48

Seattle Now LIVE with Eva Walker and Kevin Sur

This week…Seattle’s always been a music town. But things are changing. How are concerts and festivals different than they were before the pandemic? Is living in Seattle sustainable for artists? What IS the new sound of Seattle?We’ve got the highlights from August’s Seattle Now Live: Music Edition with KEXP’s Eva Walker and Timber Outdoor Music Festival founder Kevin Sur, hosted by Paige Browning.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen b

Oct 6, 2023 • 21:34

Megan Rapinoe’s legacy

Tomorrow marks the last day Megan Rapinoe will play at Lumens Field. The activist and soccer mega-star is retiring after 14 years in the Women's Soccer League, two World Cup titles and one Olympic gold medal. But you haven't heard the last of her yet. Seattle Times soccer reporter Jayda Evans tells us about Rapinoe's legacy as an activist on and off the pitch, and how that work will continue after her final game.Read Jayda's profile of Megan Rapinoe: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/in-

Oct 5, 2023 • 15:49

Vaccines are out, but be patient

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Oct 4, 2023 • 12:10

King County needs 1.3 M new homes

King County needs to build more housing. A lot more housing. The latest estimate from the state is 1.3 million new places to live by 2044. Seattle Times Real Estate reporter Heidi Groover says that number is going to require some serious problem solving, especially when it comes to affordable housing.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Foll

Oct 3, 2023 • 12:52

A pilgrimage to a Japanese American prison camp

During World War II, the US government forced more than 125,000 Japanese Americans out of their homes, and into prison camps. Many Japanese Americans from the Pacific Northwest got relocated to a camp in Minidoka, Idaho. For years, Minidoka camp survivors visited the site with their families. This summer, they returned for the first time since the pandemic started. KUOW’s Natalie Newcomb joined the pilgrimage. We’ll hear some of her experience.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners suppo

Oct 2, 2023 • 16:48

Casual Friday with Monica Nickelsburg and Zaki Hamid

This week…A video of a Fox News correspondent talking to Seattle residents went viral.Retail company Target shut down two of their stores in Seattle, citing theft and organized retail crime.And the Federal Trade Commission slapped an antitrust lawsuit on Amazon.KUOW Labor and Economy Reporter Monica Nickelsburg and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KU

Sep 29, 2023 • 22:46

Burien bans camping

Burien City Council took the latest step in its debate over how to respond to a camp of 40 unhoused people Monday. It banned camping in the city. There are no nearby shelters, which may make relocation difficult for 40 or so residents living outside. Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett is here to tell us what it could mean.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAn

Sep 28, 2023 • 12:12

How drug policy is showing up in city council races

Sound Transit Fare Survey: https://soundtransitfaresandparking.infocommunity.org/We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Sep 27, 2023 • 11:20

A beginners guide to the Mariners' playoff push

It’s an exciting and nerve-wracking time to be a baseball fan in Seattle.The Mariners have six games left in their season, and every moment counts.If you haven’t been paying attention this season, now is a great time to jump on in!Seattle Now producer and sports correspondent Vaughan Jones is here with a crash course on how to care about the Mariners this week.Check out the city's budgeting dashboard: https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/25/seattle-city-council-launches-seattle-budget-dashboard-n

Sep 26, 2023 • 11:38

A test of WA's police accountability law

Three Tacoma Police Officers are on trial this week facing murder and manslaughter charges in the the death of Manny Ellis. It’s the first test of Washington’s new police accountability law, and the trial will have ripple effects across the state. KNKX reporter Jared Brown is here to explain what’s happened so far and the potential impacts of the trial's outcome.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://w

Sep 25, 2023 • 11:43

Casual Friday with Bill Radke and Vaughan Jones

Seattle City Council passed a drug possession law that puts more decisions in the hands of SPD officers, but doesn’t provide any new money for treatment.Portland’s tourism industry is in crisis, according to the president of its tourism bureau.And welcome to the Light Rail life, Bellevue… the city’s light rail doesn’t open until spring, but one station already needs maintenance.KUOW Week in Review Host Bill Radke and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.We can only

Sep 22, 2023 • 18:55

The toll of a homelessness 'experiment'

In the last 18 months, a program from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority moved hundreds of people from the streets into housing. This week, the authority said it’s ending that effort.Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick lays out what happened and details the broken trust left behind.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us

Sep 21, 2023 • 14:03

Trans rights drew this family to Washington

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Sep 20, 2023 • 10:14

Making sense of SPD's bodycam video

The bodycam video of a Seattle Police officer’s callous comments about a young victim is getting national, and international, attention.The Seattle Police Officer’s Guild said Friday that the public has been misinterpreting the video, saying there is more detail and nuance that is not known to the public yet.Seattle Times Columnist and Assistant Managing Editor Naomi Ishisaka is here to discuss the video, and the cultural issues within SPD that have brought us to this point.We can only make Seat

Sep 19, 2023 • 12:28

From restaurant table to garden compost in the CID

Nine windows at the Wing Luke Museum will need to be replaced after being smashed last week during what’s being called a racist attack.The museum says the man used a sledgehammer. Police made an arrest.The CID has been through a lot over the past few years, but through it all remains a vibrant network of neighbors. Our friends at Soundside took a look at the CID as a community and stopped at the Danny Woo Community Garden to talk about gardening and sustainability with some CID residents.Hear th

Sep 18, 2023 • 11:30

Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Lex Vaughn

This week…The Seattle Police Department is all over the news this week, first for those deleted text messages from 2020’s police protests, then for an extremely controversial bodycam video from a police union leader.And things got messy at the Gorge this weekend when two sets of fans showed up on the same night.Stranger queer culture and politics reporter Vivian McCall and Needling Editor-In-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support u

Sep 15, 2023 • 19:23

It's time to get boosted again

The Centers for Disease Control is recommending that everyone 6 months and older get the updated vaccine for COVID-19.Right now there are several variants circulating and infectious disease experts say this latest shot is your best protection.UW’s Dr. Tia Babu explains what you need to know about the latest vaccine.More resources on vaccines:The CDC's Bridge Access Program provides uninsured adults can receive the Covid-19 boosters free of charge.Vaccines for Children provides free vaccines for

Sep 14, 2023 • 11:18

Local QFCs and Safeways have a potential buyer

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Sep 13, 2023 • 14:45

Treating eating disorders in WA is an uphill battle

Eating disorders are a mental health problem that can ravage the physical body. That ambiguity can make it difficult for people who struggle with eating disorders to get appropriate care, and things can get even more complicated when insurers can deny coverage.Seattle Times reporter Hannah Furfaro is here to talk about the challenges patients and their families navigate while trying to help loved ones with an eating disorder.Resource for eating disorders: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgR

Sep 12, 2023 • 13:41

Stepping in for survivors of domestic violence

Domestic violence in families isn’t always obvious and abuse can be subtle...but statistics show 1 in 4 women and one in 10 men have experienced it. A recent case of familicide in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood is a horrific example of how badly things can go. But there is help and in a minute we’re going to hear from Doris O’Neal. She’s the director of gender-based violence specialized services at the YWCA of King and Snohomish County.If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence sit

Sep 11, 2023 • 17:13

Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Marcus Harrison Green

This week…The Seattle Police Department’s federal oversight is mostly coming to an end.So is Joe Kennedy’s tenure as a Bremerton High School Football assistant coach… on an unrelated note, he has a book coming out.And Seattle's newest tech “disruption” is a big one: driverless cars.Arts reporter Jas Keimig and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW

Sep 8, 2023 • 22:45

Spider season 2: This time it’s mating season

Oooh boy there’s a lot of spiders around right now. Actually they're always around, just not obvious to you. If spiders freak you out.. Just take it easy.. There’s really no need. Just ask the Burke Museum's Rod Crawford…he’s been correcting arachnids bad wrap for decades in the ‘Spider Myths’ section of the Burke Museum website.We visited him at the Burke to talk about the spiders we’re seeing right now and to try to coexist with them… and maybe even enjoy them.We can only make Seattle Now beca

Sep 7, 2023 • 12:16

In Seattle, going to school means getting vaxxed

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Sep 6, 2023 • 12:53

These Seattleites tried to stop swiping

If you’re single you know, and if you aren’t single, you’ve heard it: Dating in Seattle is tough. Apps are really not cutting it. Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane is here to tell us about a new way to meet people that could make things smoother.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedba

Sep 5, 2023 • 14:48

Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Katie Campbell

This week…Yet another Bartell Drugs is shutting down, one of the region’s last 24-hour pharmacies.Recent tech graduates are moving to Seattle at the highest rate in the nation.And it’s the official end of summer this weekend, did you check everything off your summer bucket list?Author Jodi-Ann Burey and KUOW Morning Edition Senior Producer Katie Campbell are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https

Sep 1, 2023 • 20:30

4 Day Work Week: A moment or a movement?

Last week San Juan County made a big splash when it announced it would move most of its employees to a 4 day, 32 hour week. The move is supposed to help the county's bottom line and employee health…A new Banknote study found that 81 percent of workers support a four-day work week.KUOW’s Labor and Economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here to give us some insight into what’s going on and how viable this work model might be for the rest of us.Jama Cannabis Dependence Study: https://jamanetwork.co

Aug 31, 2023 • 14:28

New Bumbershoot (a lot like the old Bumbershoot)

Bumbershoot is back. It’s been a while, and the festival is under new management, but the Labor Day weekend tradition is returning just in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary.Bumbershoot is one of the longest-running festivals in the country, and, like most things in Seattle, people have a lot of feelings about it.Seattle Times Music Writer Michael Rietmulder is here to remind us of what we’ve been missing out on, and what we can expect this year.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners

Aug 30, 2023 • 12:18

Paying to pollute

For the 3rd time this year, Washington’s companies are getting ready for a chance to buy permission to pollute.It’s part of the state’s plan to cut emissions by 95% over the coming decades…. And it all goes down in a carbon auction tomorrow.The first 2 auctions made over 800 million dollars for climate-focused work.Freelance environmental writer Ashli Blow is here to tell us what these carbon auctions aim to do against pollution and what to look out for from the new program.We can only make Seat

Aug 29, 2023 • 13:23

The Bat House: When living close to nature brings nature too close

Imagine finding your dream home… a cozy spot, in a beautiful area, and better yet…  in your price range. It’s everything you were looking for.Now imagine moving in… and finding out the walls are literally filled with bat guano.That happened to one local couple… and their four month old baby. They’re now working to rehome the hundreds of bats that became their roommates overnight.This story originally aired from our friends at Soundside.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Y

Aug 28, 2023 • 15:54

Casual Friday with Rachel Belle and Andrew Walsh

This week…Seattle got Smoky, and with wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest, we probably haven’t seen the last of the soot. Government employees on the San Juan Islands are moving to a 32-hour work week.And the paper mill behind the Aroma of Tacoma is shutting down.Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle and Too Beautiful to Live Podcast Co-Host Andrew Walsh are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping TONIGHT! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more

Aug 25, 2023 • 24:24

Smoke, we just have to live with it

It's back.After a bit of relief, more smoke could be on the way.We’re deep into wildfire season.. And the state is parched.Crosscut’s Hannah Weinberger is here to talk to tell us what we need to know about our fifth season..We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping this Friday! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more inf

Aug 24, 2023 • 10:24

Saying goodbye to Tokitae

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping this Friday! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us fe

Aug 23, 2023 • 16:57

Don't get scammed buying concert tickets

Seattle’s been busy this summer. Taylor Swift came through, we had the MLB All-Star Game, and we’re back to our pre-Covid music festival schedule. If you bought a ticket to any of these shows, you almost certainly ran into mark-ups on the resale market, or even scammers trying to make a quick buck.Seattle Times Arts Economy Reporter Margo Vansynghel reported on the difficult process of buying a ticket to a concert in Seattle, and how some in Washington are trying to make it easier.We can only ma

Aug 22, 2023 • 15:26

Our aging ferries want to retire

The twenty one available Washington State Ferries are old. Some are long overdue for retirement. But thousands of people still depend on them every day, and new ferries are not coming anytime soon.Seattle Times Reporter David Kroman talks about the state of our ferries, and why it’s been so hard to build new ones.

Aug 21, 2023 • 15:20

Casual Friday with Casey Martin and Vaughan Jones

This week…It was hot, but Seattle has been stocking up on A/C.Two major celebrities stopped by Washington, VP Kamala Harris and pop culture icon Dolly Parton.And the state wants to speed up with funds for a bullet train, but the city wants to slow down by putting in more traffic cameras.KUOW Reporter Casey Martin and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://w

Aug 18, 2023 • 24:55

Seattle's City Council election gets spicy

Election officials certified the results of our local primary this week. That means we know which City Council candidates are vying for your votes.As KUOW Politics editor Cat Smith puts it, things are getting spicy in some of the races. In others, we saw some surprising shifts after the initial round of results. She breaks the results down race-by-race. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.o

Aug 17, 2023 • 15:58

New social housing plan gets first startup money

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feed

Aug 16, 2023 • 12:56

Seattle tries to keep cool

It’s hot outside, in case you haven’t noticed. We’re right in the middle of a short heat wave in the Emerald City.While it’s not breaking records like back in 2021, it’s still important to stay safe, and check on your neighbors to see that they’re alright.KUOW’s Casey Martin went out in the streets yesterday to see how people are beating the heat.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/dona

Aug 15, 2023 • 8:54

A WA library might close over book fight

A library in rural Southeast Washington could be the first in the nation to close over a fight about removing books. The debate revolves around a group of books in the library’s kids and young adult sections that some residents say aren’t age-appropriate.Seattle Times reporter David Gutman is here to explain how things got to this point, with some help from life-long Dayton resident John Hutchens. Read David's story here.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the pow

Aug 14, 2023 • 16:19

Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Chase Burns

This week…The Light Rail is sinking, and it’s gonna slow down travel for a bit.The University of Washington is leaving the Pac-12 at the expense of WSU.And it’s been an interesting week for buildings around Seattle, some updates on the Smith Tower, Museum of Museums, and the soon-to-be-renamed Cinerama.Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Ticket Editor Chase Burns are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more

Aug 11, 2023 • 25:48

Light rail tracks are sinking. Plan ahead

Attention transit riders!Repair work will disrupt the light rail schedule starting this weekend into next week.Seattle Times transportation reporter Mike Lindblom talks about why this work is necessary and what to expect.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: ht

Aug 10, 2023 • 11:19

Covid cases are going up. Here's what you should know.

Covid cases are ticking up across the country. UW Medicine professor Dr. Helen Chu says this surge isn’t like the Delta or Omicron surges of years past, but it's still something to watch. She explains the state of the disease here in Washington and how we should be thinking about our Covid risk.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping in August! The

Aug 9, 2023 • 11:17

The big deal with the Big 10

The University of Washington is changing the face of college athletics, moving from the Pac-12 to the Big 10.The move is a good one for the Huskies, but it leaves a lot up in the air for longtime rival Washington State, and the Apple Cup.Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones is here to break down the move and what it means for both schools.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattle

Aug 8, 2023 • 11:46

Amazon on trial over worker injuries

It’s a point of pride that Amazon can get your package to you very quickly. But now the company is locked in a legal battle with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, which says the way Amazon runs its warehouses is injuring workers.Seattle Times Amazon reporter Lauren Rosenblatt has been following the trial, and is here to explain all the ins and outsRead Lauren's story: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/hazardous-by-design-after-pandemic-boom-amazon-faces-safety-reckonin

Aug 7, 2023 • 12:36

Casual Friday with Hannah Weinberger and Ishea Brown

This week…There’s a primary election going on, in case you weren’t aware.New data shows that Seattle just isn’t headed back to the movies.And pickleball fans are pushing for more courts… by hosting a funeral.Crosscut environment reporter Hannah Weinberger and Truth Be Told podcast Supervising Producer Ishea Brown are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-l

Aug 4, 2023 • 22:51

Get your FREE on at summer fitness classes

It’s a great time to get out and do things in the city, from Mariners games to blockbuster movies. But man, are things expensive these days.How about a free, outdoor fitness class, courtesy of the city of Seattle?Seattle Now producer Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers gives us a guide to the yoga, Zumba and dance classes at Seattle parks this summer.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/sea

Aug 3, 2023 • 13:58

A first look at King County primary results

Early results are in, and so far all three incumbents running for Seattle city council appear likely to move on to the general election.KUOW editor Cat Smith breaks down what we know so far from the King County primary results.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more in

Aug 2, 2023 • 11:13

The hike that's too Enchanting

Any hiker in the Pacific Northwest knows that The Enchantments is a bucket list item.But it turns out that a lot of people have it on their list.Which makes it nearly impossible to win the lottery for a camping permit, and people are trying to hike the 20-plus mile area in one day.Nature writer Luke Whelan is here to tell us how that’s putting strain on the area’s ecosystem, and the people trying to keep it clean and safe.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the po

Aug 1, 2023 • 14:17

Big decisions for Seattle Schools this election

Seattle Public Schools are in the middle of a budget crisis. The district closed a 131 million dollar budget gap for the school year that’s about to start, but it’s a temporary fix. Three races for school board kick off in tomorrow’s primary, and the winners will shape education in our city for years to come.KUOW Education Reporter Sami West explains the high-stakes questions the candidates are facing, including possible school closures.Read Sami's coverage of the races in School Board Districts

Jul 31, 2023 • 12:15

Seattle Now LIVE with Marcus Harrison Green and Jas Keimig

This week…We’re bringing you some of the best moments from our last Seattle Now Live event.We’re talking all things downtown Seattle and the city’s post-pandemic art scene with South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green and arts reporter Jas Keimig.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator W

Jul 28, 2023 • 19:14

We can all learn from Burien's homelessness debate

Dozens of homeless residents in Burien are still living outside, months after the city started debating how to help them. A million dollar deal fell through. An entire city board resigned. And council meetings are getting heated, to say the least. There's something for every community in the region to learn about Burien's homelessness crisis. Publicola editor and publisher Erica C. Barnett explains.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win

Jul 27, 2023 • 14:38

Seattle's obsession with saving one tree

People in Seattle have always cared about trees - we’re the Emerald City, after all. One tree in the Wedgwood neighborhood has captured Seattle’s attention in recent weeks, enough for vigils, tree sitters, and protests at city council meetings.KUOW Online Managing Editor Isolde Raftery is here to tell us more about Luma the tree, and those determined to keep it standing.And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedba

Jul 26, 2023 • 14:25

The State of Seattle Journalism

Local journalism is an integral part of the community, and Seattle’s media landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Those changes have consequences for news consumers. South Seattle Emerald founder Marcus Harrison Green and Vanishing Seattle founder Cynthia Brothers are here to talk about the state of journalism in Seattle.And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback We can only make Seattle Now becau

Jul 25, 2023 • 14:47

Treating drugs at health engagement hubs

Washington’s new drug possession law kicked in at the start of this month… After a long political fight that ended in a special session.But while it’s still a crime to have drugs on your person, the law ALSO creates a pilot program to treat substance use disorder.We’ll get a preview of what that might look like with Nina Shapiro of the Seattle Times. Read her story here.Previous Seattle Now opioid coverage is here and here.And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or

Jul 24, 2023 • 14:34

Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Andrew Walsh

This week…Taylor Swift is coming to town, marking yet another busy weekend in the Seattle area.The Stranger released its top 15 restaurants in Seattle, centered around affordable eats.And the Mariners started, and quickly stopped, selling Toronto Blue Jays merch.Author Jodi-Ann Burey and Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh are here to break down the week.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): http

Jul 21, 2023 • 22:08

Who's guarding Seattle's beaches?

Summer is in full swing... Sun, fun, watermelon and swimming.It’s a tough time to be short on lifeguards, but that’s what’s happening. KUOW’s Bill Radke and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg set out to find out why.Beaches around Seattle: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/recreation/outdoor-water-recreation/swimming-beachesWe want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZhfghWe can o

Jul 20, 2023 • 15:43

Taylor's coming, are you Ready For It?

Whether or not you’re a Swiftie… Taylor Swift’s presence will have a big footprint on our regionFor some local fans, her three-and-a-half-hour performance is their wildest dream and the most important event of the year.We'll talk to two local fans about how they’re getting ready and why they feel such a deep connection to her music. We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): https://forms.office.com/r/9Q5TdZ

Jul 19, 2023 • 13:56

Can spicy wings help get out the youth vote?

Politics, especially local elections, can be really inaccessible to young people.So, The Stranger and Washington Bus pulled out all the stops for an event called Candidate Survivor.It included everything from tofu hot wings to lip sync battles to help inspire the youth vote.Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones is here to break down the event, and its impact.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win some sweet Seattle Now stickers): https://fo

Jul 18, 2023 • 16:14

The future of AI, in Seattle and beyond

Artificial Intelligence is showing up in our daily lives more and more, from smart search engines to fake images on social media. Government regulation is trying to catch up.The Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, makers of ChatGPT and backed by Microsoft. KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg is here to tell us how the investigation might impact AI in our daily lives and in Seattle’s tech scene.We want to hear from you! Fill out our audience survey to help us improve the show (and maybe win s

Jul 17, 2023 • 13:08

Casual Friday with Sami West and Chase Burns

This week…The city’s All-Star festivities are going, going, gone, but Seattle’s got another big event on its plate.Ballots for this year’s August primary were sent out this week, but statistics show you might not be voting in it.And our panel defends Seattle’s status as a geek-friendly city.KUOW Education Reporter Sami West and Ticket Editor Chase Burns are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https:/

Jul 14, 2023 • 17:56

YOU get a tree, and YOU get a tree…

As the climate warms up, Seattle’s trees are key to keeping the city cool. Enter the city's Trees for Neighborhoods program: They give away 1,000 trees to residents each summer, and teach them how to take care of the growing giants.Urban forester Jana Dilley, who founded the program, explains how it works and how to pick the right tree for your yard.Application for the Trees for Neighborhoods program: https://spu.surveymonkey.com/r/5NJDT2JWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us

Jul 13, 2023 • 17:10

Opening doors for BIPOC home buyers

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seattle-fremont-abbey-tickets-574989819027?aff=oddtdtcreator And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feed

Jul 12, 2023 • 13:48

Julio lit up the Home Run Derby

What a night at T-Mobile Park.Julio Rodriguez stunned his fans at the Home Run Derby last night.We talk to Seattle Times photographer Dean Rutz.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowJoin us for a live taping in August! The conversation is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-music-in-seat

Jul 11, 2023 • 10:14

Smokejumpers: The parachuting firefighters you probably haven't heard about

Summer can sometimes feel like months of worrying about wildfire…When the latest one will be put out, And when the next one will start. But it turns out, there’s dozens of fires every year… That we never even hear about. That’s thanks to an elite crew of firefighters called smokejumpers. Seattle Times Outdoor Reporter Gregory Scruggs takes us to the birthplace of smokejumping.Find summer food service sites here: https://www.seattle.gov/human-services/services-and-programs/youth-and-young-adults/

Jul 10, 2023 • 16:20

Casual Friday with Caroline Chamberlain Gomez and Casey Martin

This week…The MLB All-Star Game is in town, and Seattle’s been cleaning up for its guests.A Seattle Times survey asked an important question: is tech making life better in Seattle?And although we’re known for the Big Dark, researchers found that summer can also mess with your mood.Seattle Now Supervising Producer Caroline Chamberlain Gomez and KUOW Reporter Casey Martin are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and m

Jul 7, 2023 • 22:51

All Seattle Bagels Considered

Seattle is known for a lot of stuff…but not bagels.For bagel enthusiasts, they’re worth searching and waiting for.A pandemic cult favorite, Mt Bagel, was slinging delivery-only bagels and selling out within minutes before shutting down in 2022.Now, they are back in Seattle with a brick and mortar shop and lines stretching down the block.Today we’re heading out to brave the line and try them for ourselves. And, writer Sean Keeley hands over some tricks for finding the best bagels in Seattle.We ca

Jul 6, 2023 • 12:26

Want to meet your neighbors? Pet their cats.

Pacific Northwesterners are friendly, but we tend to keep to ourselves. It can be hard to find your people and build a community.Chris Watson has a suggestion: Pet some cats.We took a walk with Chris and his 2 million TikTok followers to meet some of the people he’s brought together in Tacoma through his channel, @Catluminati.Check out Catluminati on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catluminati?lang=en Low-tide beach naturalist schedule: https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-programWe

Jul 5, 2023 • 12:43

How two King County hotels became home to Afghan refugees

In an effort to soften the resettlement after the US pulled out of Afghanistan, King County utilized two hotels as temporary refugee housing.  One in Federal Way and one in Redmond.Between October 2021 and December 2022, the county helped refugee families through the program known as Health Through Housing. Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick spent more than a year gathering stories from Afghan refugees who lived in those hotels and is here to give us a peek inside.We can only make Seattle Now

Jul 3, 2023 • 13:42

Casual Friday with Eula Scott Bynoe and Lex Vaughn

This week…Mayor Bruce Harrell’s big announcement about downtown was met with protestors.Black Coffee Northwest’s Shoreline location closed, but some other doors opened.And we debate the merits of Costco membership mooching.Community Doula Eula Scott Bynoe and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-casual-friday-m

Jun 30, 2023 • 20:09

Mayor, protesters clash over downtown priorities

We have more details about Mayor Harrell’s plan to revitalize downtown Seattle. He has a vision for the neighborhood to be vibrant. Full of life and activities. A place where people feel safe. But the reality is a lot more complicated.KUOW Growing Pains Reporter Joshua McNichols explains what the mayor's goal is, and the tensions underlying the shifting approach to downtown.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUO

Jun 29, 2023 • 14:55

Hit the road with Traveling While Black

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Jun 28, 2023 • 14:36

Seattle doctors embracing weight-neutral healthcare

For people who are overweight, just going to the doctor can be anxiety inducing. No matter the reason for the visit, body weight will likely come up. It might even prevent them from getting treatment.KUOW health reporter Ellis O’Neill is here to talk about a new approach some Seattle providers are embracing: Weight-neutral healthcare.Listen to Eilis' full story on this topic: https://www.kuow.org/stories/some-seattle-doctors-are-ditching-the-scale-saying-focusing-on-weight-drives-misdiagnosesWe

Jun 27, 2023 • 14:19

Why some Seattle 7-Elevens are struggling

7-elevens are all over the city.It’s the kind of place you know will always be open when you're craving a candy bar or a midnight pack of smokes.But some of the city’s 7-elevens are struggling.Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts explains why.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us fe

Jun 26, 2023 • 15:23

Casual Pride-Day with Vivian McCall and Jas Keimig

This week…We’re throwing some extra glitter on the show. We’ve got a special Pride-themed edition of Casual Friday.Stranger queer-issues reporter Vivian McCall and Seattle-based arts reporter Jas Keimig are here to talk about this weekend’s Pride events, Seattle’s queer history and why Pride feels a bit different this year.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you!

Jun 23, 2023 • 24:40

Trending: higher education budget cuts

Declining college enrollment is playing out on a national scale. Students everywhere are weighing the cost of a degree. But when Seattle Pacific University announced 40% cuts due to enrollment issues faculty pointed out the several years of anti-LGBTQ+ controversy that may be hurting the university wallet.Seattle Times staff reporter Nina Shapiro has been keeping up with this story. She’ll fill us in higher education’s financial woes.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You

Jun 22, 2023 • 12:31

It's cloudy, but don't skip the sunscreen

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Jun 21, 2023 • 13:39

Expand your summer reading boundaries with SPL Book Bingo

Tomorrow is the first official day of summer, which means it's beach book season. If you need a little help or you don’t know where to start, the Seattle Public Library’s got you covered with their adult Book Bingo program.Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane explains how the program works and how it's building a community of readers across the city. Adult Summer Book Bingo card, Lotería de Lectura en Español and reading suggestions: https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/authors-and-books/book

Jun 20, 2023 • 12:08

Casual Friday with Hannah Weinberger and Clare McGrane

This week…Amazon’s return-to-office mandate is making things busier downtown… and commutes are getting longer tooKing County is mulling whether or not to require businesses to accept cash.And how much is too much for a really fancy burger?Science journalist Hannah Weinberger and KUOW Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to

Jun 16, 2023 • 20:10

Orcas v boats: It's complicated.

You’ve probably seen the headlines or maybe even video of orcas tearing the rudders off boats on the Iberian coast.It’s easy to jump to conclusions about the motives of these apex predators but don’t panic… let’s take a step back. We wanted to get some insight into what may be going on so we called up the Orca Behavior Institute and talked to Monika Wieland Shields to get into the complexity and culture of our neighbors in the sea.Link to Seattle Parks and Rec dog park potential locations and su

Jun 15, 2023 • 13:12

Healthcare bumps tech in new jobs

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/how-to-vote/register-to-vote/change-language-preference.aspxWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Jun 14, 2023 • 9:44

Washington's late-night luxury cherries

Summer cherry season is right around the corner. Literally… the fruit is making its way to your grocery store and farmers market right now.One Washington grower is pulling out all the stops to whip up an extra special batch of cherries.It means harvesting the fruit in the middle of the night in a greenhouse.Northwest News Network correspondent Anna King is here to tell us about the luxury cherry industry cropping up in the state.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have

Jun 13, 2023 • 12:57

Rethinking Seattle’s ‘regressive’ taxes

City Council member Alex Pedersen is proposing a capital gains tax in the city. It’s part of an effort to rethink regressive taxes, and it if it's successful, it'll shave some money off your water bill.Seattle Times reporter Sarah Grace Taylor explains the proposal, and why the city is looking for new tax ideas.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear fro

Jun 12, 2023 • 10:32

Casual Friday with Bill Radke and Naomi Ishisaka

This week…Things got heated as the Seattle City Council debated Legislation aimed at drug possessionThe east coast is learning what it’s like to live through smoke season.And WSU researchers are tinkering on a crisp new apple.We’ll break it all down with KUOW’s Bill Radke, and Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow u

Jun 9, 2023 • 19:43

Seattle City Council strikes down drug enforcement policy

The city council narrowly rejected a proposal that would give the city attorney the power to prosecute public drug use and possession.The slim margin suggests there’s a lot of division in the city about how to approach the crisis.Publicola journalist and editor Erica C. Barnett will tell us how the vote went down and what happens next.Update notice, Thursday, 6/8/2023: A previous version of this episode incorrectly stated that the City Attorney rejected the legislation to prosecute public drug u

Jun 8, 2023 • 11:25

Rising cost of groceries drives more need

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Jun 7, 2023 • 14:33

The tide is super low this week. Let's go tidepooling.

The sun is out and the tide is low — the lowest it’s been all year. That means the crabs, sea anemones and urchins that normally live just under the surface are hanging out on the beach for the day.We visited Alki with John Meyer, co-author of the book Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon, to spot some critters and learn his tips for tidepooling successfully and responsibly.More info about John's book: https://uwapress.uw.edu/book/9780295749969/between-the-tides-in-washington-and-oregon/We

Jun 6, 2023 • 14:18

Is the right to strike in danger?

Last week the US Supreme Court got into the mix of a local labor dispute over striking teamsters and lost concrete. The high court's ruling in favor of Glacier Northwest, was a victory for business. But was it a huge blow for labor?KUOW reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here with some perspective.Link to register for Teen Town Hall and Resource Fair at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center: https://harrell.seattle.gov/2023/06/02/seattle-youth-invited-to-teen-town-hall-and-resource-fair-on-wednesda

Jun 5, 2023 • 9:00

Casual Friday with Mike Davis and Rachel Terlep

This week…Amazon employees walked off the job in protest of several company practices.Experts in the AI industry warned that things might be advancing a bit too fast.And we learn that none of us are very good spellers.We’ll break it all down with KUOW Arts and Culture Reporter Mike Davis and Rachel Terlep, the senior social media manager for Washington's Department of Natural Resources.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https

Jun 2, 2023 • 20:07

Why is an animal shelter clearing an encampment in Burien?

About 2 dozen people have been forced to pack up and leave a homeless encampment in downtown Burien. But they weren’t swept by the city or the county. Instead, Burien leased the land to a private group who forced the residents off. They were not offered shelter. The controversial decision followed weeks of escalating tension over the camp.KUOW’s Casey Martin has been following the story and is here to tell us what went down… and what it means for the regional approach to the homelessness crisis.

Jun 1, 2023 • 14:41

South Park gets ready for the next flood

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May 31, 2023 • 10:37

City Council candidates enter the Thunderdome

Elections for Seattle’s City Council are still a couple of months out, but we now know exactly who is running. The top line is: it's chaotic. Forty five people are vying for seven positions on the council.KUOW politics editor Cat Smith gives a run down of what we know so far about the candidates and what to keep in mind if you’re looking at candidates in your district.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: htt

May 30, 2023 • 16:04

Casual Friday with Jeanie Lindsay and Jane C. Hu

This week…Seattle City Council is speaking for the trees.UW researchers are preparing to dive into the world of psychedelic therapy.And the Seattle Center Monorail is having a moment.Northwest News Network’s Jeanie Lindsay and science journalist Jane C. Hu are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPo

May 26, 2023 • 21:10

Memorial Day: How vets are healing through stories

Memorial day is the unofficial start of the summer season, and while barbecues and sales, are nice, Memorial Day is meant to honor people who have died in service to the country.We talk to a teacher at The Red Badge Project about a book of tributes written by veterans that he’s assembling.Plus, a vet reads a story.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear

May 25, 2023 • 16:34

We foraged mushrooms and they were delicious

It’s spring foraging season, and mushroom hunting is serious business for some people. But there's plenty of mushrooms available in local forests for novice and advanced foragers alike.Daniel Winkler is the author of Fruits of the Forest: A Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Edible Mushrooms. He showed us how easy it can be to connect with nature and find local mushrooms.Spoiler alert: we foraged oyster mushrooms and they were delicious.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Yo

May 24, 2023 • 17:59

We don't know enough about fentanyl

Washington state topped a list you do not want to be on last week: We are tied for the fastest increase in overdose deaths in the country.Deaths are up across the US, mostly due to the very deadly fentanyl. But there’s more going on than just a new opioid.National Public Radio Addiction correspondent Brian Mann explains who is being impacted here, and what might help.Brian's reporting on overdose death increases: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/18/1176830906/overdose-death-2022-recordRead more about

May 23, 2023 • 14:13

What's cooler than cool? Lake Washington

The heat is hitting early this spring in Seattle and people are flocking outside. These sunny days are a great time to dust off your paddleboard or kayak. But that water is dangerously cold.Derek Van Dyke, an education coordinator with the Washington State Parks Boating Program will fill us in on the fun of being alert on the water.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAn

May 22, 2023 • 10:30

Casual Friday with Casey Martin and Vaughan Jones

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackWSDOT's I-5 closure schedule: https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-520-i-5-express-lanes-connection-project Tickets for May 19th’s Seattle Now Live taping: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seattle-

May 19, 2023 • 19:02

Wildfire smoke is here early

Wildfire smoke has arrived. Which means it’s time to get prepared.Former firefighter and Life with Fire Podcast host Amanda Monthei is here to tell us how.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackJoin us at Seattle Now Live: https://www.eventbrite.

May 18, 2023 • 11:43

Find your way to the waterfront

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackJoin us at Seattle Now Live: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seattle-now-live-at-town-hall-seattle-love-edition-tickets-514549319867?aff=podshownotes

May 17, 2023 • 11:12

Why drug possession laws are so contentious

Washingtons legislators are back in Olympia today for the start of a special session to fix the state’s drug possession statute. Yesterday, there was late word of a compromise among lawmakers.KUOW’s Amy Radil is here to talk about the deep divisions that led to the special session.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram a

May 15, 2023 • 13:10

We live near volcanoes. Be aware.

Just in case you forgot, living in the Pacific Northwest means living near volcanoes. They are beautiful. They are also dangerous. And in Washington the month of May is actually volcano Awareness Month. Geologist Elizabeth Westby from the Cascades Volcano Observatory is here to talk about how to enjoy these uniquely Pacific Northwest wonders while also staying prepared for an eruption.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by

May 15, 2023 • 13:46

Casual Friday with Ishea Brown and Katie Campbell

This week…We’re entering a heatwave.The Chinatown International District was deemed an ‘endangered historic place.’ And Microsoft says it’s time to learn how to use AI, or you might get left in the dust.KUOW’s Katie Campbell and Truth Be Told podcast Supervising Producer Ishea Brown are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us

May 12, 2023 • 22:04

How P-Patches foster Iu Mien community

Peas and greens are starting to come up in p-patches all around Seattle.And their growth marks a historic milestone - the 50th year of Seattle’s P Patch Community garden program.They’re in high demand.Hobby gardeners use the space for flowers, to experiment with what will grow in Seattle, and for some extra herbs for the salad…But for hundreds of Seattleites, these are small farms sustaining much of their family’s food supply.For the Iu Mien ethnic group, in particular, farming is a way of life.

May 11, 2023 • 14:15

Seattle prepares for weather whiplash

A sudden burst of heat is coming up this weekend. If you don’t have a pool or a heat pump, better start making a cool down plan.Seattle Weather Blog’s Justin Shaw is here. He’ll fill us in on the heat dome approaching and what might be in store this summer.Join us at Casual Friday LIVE on May 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seattle-now-live-at-town-hall-seattle-love-edition-tickets-514549319867We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by

May 10, 2023 • 10:39

Banning (some) right turns on red

Taking a right turn at a red light is a staple of American driving. They keep traffic moving, but for pedestrians, they're a real health hazard.The Seattle Department of Transportation has a new policy to ban right turns on red at 41 intersections downtown, and to roll out more bans city-wide over the next year.SDOT Director Greg Spotts explains the changes, and where the policy could go from here.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen

May 9, 2023 • 12:55

Do fishers have to lose to protect salmon?

Last week, the Wild Fish Conservancy won a lawsuit against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that will soon halt salmon fishing in Southeast Alaska.Like with any issue, when there is a winner there are also losers and plenty of complications. We’ll get into it with the litigant, an Alaskan fisher, and a historian.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd

May 8, 2023 • 10:23

Casual Friday with Hannah Weinberger and Tan Vinh

This week…Governor Jay Inslee says he’s ready to pass the torch. The national park service is considering timed reservations at Mount Rainier. And is the West Seattle Bridge cursed?Crosscut science reporter Hannah Weinberger and Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @Seatt

May 5, 2023 • 16:53

A shake up is coming from the Regional Homelessness Authority

The Seattle homelessness crisis is complicated.And organizations working under King County’s Regional Homelessness Authority say they’re not confident in the agency that oversees their contracts. In a minute Seattle Times homelessness reporter Greg Kim will tell us some of the reasons why.Read Greg's full story here.File a tort claim here.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/

May 4, 2023 • 10:23

Sea-Tac might have to clean up its act

Fasten your seatbelts…People who live around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are suing the Port of Seattle, Alaska Air, and Delta Airlines for allegedly polluting the air with toxic chemicals.We'll hear from Steve Berman, the lawsuit's lead attorney, UW researcher Dr. Elena Austin and citizen scientist/former SeaTac resident Kent Palosaari about the airport's impact on the environment.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by maki

May 3, 2023 • 10:42

Time to start Governor shopping

Jay Inslee is not seeking a fourth term as Washington’s governor. For the first time in more than a decade, the state will hold an open race for the governor’s seat next year, opening the door for some familiar faces in a new office.We dive into Inslee and his legacy with Austin Jenkins, staff reporter at Pluribus News.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to

May 2, 2023 • 13:49

A May Day look at worker power

It’s not just any Monday, today is May Day or International Workers’ Day.This year, the struggle for worker’s rights is making headlines across the country, and at big names in Seattle like Amazon and Starbucks.KUOW’s Labor and Economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here to talk about worker power right now, and what the future may hold.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattle

May 1, 2023 • 14:37

Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Andrew Walsh

This week… The state legislative session ended without a new drug possession law. The state health department is shutting down its Covid-19 tracking app.And the Kraken are on the verge of an upset, and the city is buzzing.Local arts reporter Jas Keimig and Too Beautiful To Live Podcast Co-Host Andrew Walsh are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to

Apr 28, 2023 • 20:10

A windows update for Seattle’s International District

For years, businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District have been dealing with broken shop windows… and living with the plywood used to fill the gaps.But now, they’re getting some help.An Huynh, the Senior Community Development Manager with SCIDPA gives us a closer look at a project that’s letting the light in, and raising hopes for more visitors this spring and summer.SCIPDA is the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority.We can only make Seatt

Apr 27, 2023 • 12:06

Laid off? Tech workers are job hunting

The numbers keep going up.Layoffs in tech have put Seattle workers on edge.But the region’s shifting labor market is still looking pretty good for job seekers.UW Policy Professor Jacob Vigdor is here to help explain.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org

Apr 26, 2023 • 9:19

WA's legal fiasco over drug possession

The State Legislative Session ended Sunday. One bill that didn't make it into law: a replacement for the state’s drug possession law, which times out in July.That means drug possession could soon be legal at the state level. It also means a slew of support for people with substance use disorder is in hanging in the balance.UW Research Professor Caleb Banta-Green explains why the parts of the bill not making headlines could have a huge impact. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners suppor

Apr 25, 2023 • 14:48

On the ballot: Stabilizing King County's mental health crisis

King County has a big plan to make it easier for people in a mental health crisis to get care.But it hinges on voters approving a new tax to make it happen.Ballots are due tomorrow.KUOW public health reporter Eilis O’Niell is here to help suss out the proposal and explain the impact it could have for people in crisis.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow

Apr 24, 2023 • 13:02

Casual Friday with Sami West and Mike Davis

This week…The Seattle Police Department received recommendations on how to change their protest response.A ferry running aground reminded us we need to fix our aging fleet.And the Seattle season of the popular reality show Love is Blind is over - and it was a bit of a mess.KUOW Reporters Sami West and Mike Davis are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we wa

Apr 21, 2023 • 19:00

Seattle mayor has BIG plans for downtown

The to do list to revitalize downtown is long… in the short term Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and his administration have some short term plans to get more people visiting, living and working downtown.And so far, safety is taking a front seat. The city is cracking down on the fentanyl crisis and the shake up is imminent.KUOW reporter Casey Martin fills us in on some of the key items to anticipate.Here's a video of the two people who vandalized the Temple De Hirsch Sinai on Sunday night: https://s

Apr 20, 2023 • 13:06

Seattle PTAs redistribute the wealth

Funding for public schools is a perennial problem in Seattle. PTAs are one solution, but they don’t work for the schools most in need of support. A group of schools in Southeast Seattle are banding together to help fix that inequity with a radical new model for fundraising... plus, they're having some fun along the way.See out more info and donate to SESSFA on their website: https://www.sessfa.org/homeWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gif

Apr 19, 2023 • 11:25

Limiting when police can lie

Police are legally allowed to lie as part of their jobs.But sometimes, those lies cross a line.Two incidents from the past five years have prompted city officials in Seattle to try and make a change.We’ll hear more about proposed limits to police deception from Seattle Times Reporter Sarah Grace Taylor.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram

Apr 18, 2023 • 11:18

Tan Vinh, 500 tacos later

Never underestimate the taco.Especially ones you can get in a gas station parking lot or maybe filled with spicy grasshoppers.Today we’re heading out with Seattle Times food critic Tan Vin to find out what he learned after eating 500 tacos in western Washington.We visit two taquerias along the way, Taqueria Los Potrillos #1 in the Rainier Valley and Casa Mixteca in Burien.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.or

Apr 17, 2023 • 13:55

Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Clare McGrane

This week…A middle housing bill passed the state senate and is on the way to changing Washington’s housing landscape.And Amazon wants workers back in the office starting next month… if they can get their offices ready.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackTickets fo

Apr 14, 2023 • 18:34

Coming Soon: Middle housing in WA

Duplexes, fourplexes, sixplexes… oh my. House Bill 1110 is headed back to the House after a Senate vote. And if the two bodies can come to an agreement… well that means density is coming to a neighborhood near you.KUOW’s growing pains reporter Joshua McNichols is here. He’ll help us read the fine print on the Middle Housing bill.Need a refresh on this bill? Listen to previous episodes here and here.Find more information about Kia and Hyundai steering wheel locks to be given away here.We can only

Apr 13, 2023 • 12:43

The Kraken did WHAT?

Hold on to your hockey skates, because the Kraken made the playoffs.That’s right, from 30th place last season to this year’s NHL postseason, the Seattle Kraken is the scrappy underdog of the hockey world.In case you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet, we’ll get you some help.Kraken radio play-by-play announcer Everett Fitzhugh is here to break the ice for first time fans.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.or

Apr 12, 2023 • 14:39

WA State and the fight for reproductive rights

The U-S Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court to put a hold on a Texas court ruling over access to the abortion medication mifepristoneMeanwhile here in Washington, lawmakers are hearing testimony on legislation that would create a pathway to distribute the more than 30 thousand dose stockpile we just purchased.Health reporter Megan Burbank is here to help us break down the legal arguments and the reality of abortion access in Washington state.We can only make Seattle Now because l

Apr 11, 2023 • 13:30

Wing Luke exhibit strikes a chord in C-ID development debate

A new exhibit at the Wing Luke Museum looks at what happened to the neighborhoods that were disrupted to build I- 5. We’ll head over there with Leeching Tran who’s been in the CID for decades and talk to the writer and artist behind the exhibit Tessa Hulls.In a minute we'll hear about the history of development and displacement in the neighborhood and how some of the same themes are showing up again in the fight over a new Sound Transit light rail station.Albert Fredericks Jr inquest

Apr 10, 2023 • 15:38

Casual Friday with Lex Vaughn and Rachel Belle

This week…Washington state purchased abortion pills to stay ahead of a ruling that could take them off the market.The state’s Attorney General stood up to major chicken producers about price-fixing, And the official sport of Washington is going corporate.Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn and Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donat

Apr 7, 2023 • 18:28

Thousands on Medicaid in WA may lose coverage

Thousands of Apple Health enrollees are at risk of losing health care coverage now that pandemic protections for Medicaid have expired across the US.That coverage gap will look different across the country. But in Washington… you may no longer meet the requirements or you could miss the deadline to reapply.Aaron Katz is a Principal Lecturer Emeritus for the School of Public Health at University of Washington. He’ll walk us through some of the administrative hurdles and how the red tape may impac

Apr 6, 2023 • 14:19

Washington abortion providers face new legal hurdles

Seeking abortion care in Idaho is about to get even harder.New legislation in Idaho makes it a crime to assist a minor with abortion care in another state without parental consent.And that has legal implications for providers in Washington.Legal Voice Washington Policy Counsel Alizeh Bhojani is here to explain.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on I

Apr 5, 2023 • 15:18

Checking in on Seattle's homelessness promises

Politicians make a lot of promises. Keeping them? Well, that’s harder. At the start of the pandemic, Seattle and King County officials made a lot of promises to help people experiencing homelessness.Anna Patrick is a Project Homeless reporter at the Seattle Times, she’s here to talk us through some of these plans, and why they haven’t come to fruition.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAn

Apr 4, 2023 • 14:02

The bicoastal effort to bring Lolita home

For over 50 years, Lolita the Southern resident orca has lived in an oceanarium in Miami.For years, people have worked to bring her home, to no avail.But that changed on Thursday, when the Miami Seaquarium made its first public commitment to return Lolita home.Linda Robertson of the Miami Herald along with the leaders of the Whale Sanctuary and Sacred Seas Land Conservancy are here to tell us what has changed and what Lolita’s future might hold.More KUOW reporting on orcas and Lolita from The Wi

Apr 3, 2023 • 16:22

Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Bill Radke

This week…SPD wants the Justice Department to stop monitoring its every move, Seattle’s birding organization is dropping a name with racist ties, and the oldest southern resident orca in captivity may have a pathway home.Author Jodi-Ann Burey and KUOW’s Bill Radke are here to help us break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagr

Mar 31, 2023 • 19:21

Mariners fans rejoice, it's Opening Day

It’s Opening Day for the 148th season of Major League Baseball.All 30 teams kick off their seasons at various points in the day, including the Seattle Mariners, who face the Cleveland Guardians tonight at T-Mobile Park.Seattle Now talks to Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales, local historian Knute Berger as well as a listener about why opening day is so meaningful.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/sea

Mar 30, 2023 • 14:07

Donor jump-starts brain research

Most people don't think they'll be around to see the research benefits of donating brain tissue to science.Mike Morgan will. He donated his living brain tissue after undergoing surgery for seizures.It’s now being studied by scientists at the Allen Institute to help make discoveries about brain functions.Allen Institute Senior scientist Brian Kalmbach is here to help explain the importance of the new sample and its impact on current research.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support

Mar 29, 2023 • 10:24

Capital gains tax survives the court

Washington is one of only eight states without an income tax, but legal experts think that could change after a state Supreme Court ruling last week.Pluribus News reporter Austin Jenkins is here to talk with us about the court’s ruling on capital gains tax, and what it means for Washington’s tax law.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at

Mar 28, 2023 • 9:59

Howard Schultz heads to the Senate

Starbucks's new CEO Laxman Narasimhan is at the helm, but it will be Howard Schultz on Wednesday answering a Senate panel's questions about the company's alleged union busting.KUOW’s labor and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here to break it down.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: ht

Mar 27, 2023 • 11:35

Casual Friday with Casey Martin and Gustavo Sagrero

This week…Starbucks has a new CEO, and he was greeted with a nationwide strike.The Seattle Mariners are gearing up for a new season, And MacKenzie Scott is looking to throw some charitable donations to over 200 nonprofits.KUOW’s Casey Martin and Gustavo Sagrero are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @Seattle

Mar 24, 2023 • 16:13

What's at stake in today's Sound Transit vote

The proposals for Sound Transit’s promised light rail expansion are coming in fast ahead of today’s board vote.Late yesterday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell offered a substitute motion that would include stations North and South of the Chinatown International District that would serve the CID and Pioneer Square.Disruption is imminent with any expansion.But for the people who live in the C-ID it’s more complicated. Northwest Asian Weekly reporter, Mahlon Meyer is here to shed some light.

Mar 23, 2023 • 10:07

Calling downtown home

It’s been a bumpy road to recovery for Seattle’s downtown.Three years ago this month, the city shut down. Foot traffic all but disappeared and businesses had to close their doors.But people choosing to live in the city center has actually been on the rise recently.Axios reporter Christine Clarridge brings us up to speed on why people are choosing to live downtown and the impact on the city’s recovery.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift

Mar 22, 2023 • 11:06

The Stranger hasn't given up on print

After 3 long years, the Stranger has a new print edition. Their quarterly arts and performance magazine is here for the Spring. Stranger arts editor Megan Seling, is here to explain why a print edition is back now and what you can look forward to seeing inside.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedbac

Mar 21, 2023 • 11:19

What to do with the extra evening light in Seattle

It's officially spring. So, we thought we’d start the week off with a few ideas for how to spend these longer spring days around our city.

Mar 20, 2023 • 12:06

Casual Friday with Vaughan Jones and Mike Davis

This week… The tech and wine industries were rocked by the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. The state is attempting to bring some equity to the cannabis market by opening up new licenses.And the cherry trees at the Pike Place Market were cut down. But they're gonna put new ones in…so it’s all good?KUOW arts reporter Mike Davis and producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https:/

Mar 17, 2023 • 20:24

Linked at last? A new proposal for Burke-Gilman

The missing link of the Burke-Gilman Trail has long been the White Whale for Seattle’s cycling community. One potential solution, putting in a trail on Shilshole Ave NW, has been subject to almost three decades of political and legal gridlock.Now, 6th District Councilmember Dan Strauss thinks he’s finally found a way.KUOW reporter Casey Martin is here to talk us through Strauss’s proposed plan.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUO

Mar 16, 2023 • 12:28

Bank closure shakes Seattle start-ups

Local tech start-ups and even the Washington wine industry had a few tense days following the Silicon Valley Bank failure.Now they’re looking for answers right alongside the Fed who’s stepped in to investigate.Seattle Times reporter Paul Roberts is here to talk about how SVB failed and what it means for local tech customers. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you!

Mar 15, 2023 • 13:34

WA lawmakers move treatment over jail time to the House

Democratic lawmakers in Olympia are working on a strategy to tackle drug possession that balances law enforcement and diversion.Senate Bill 5536 would allow people with substance use disorder an opportunity to choose treatment over jail time.But supporters say it will require a major investment for an airtight plan. And time is of the essence, the current law on the books expires this summer.KUOW reporter Amy Radil joins us today to walk us through where the senate bill is at today. We can only

Mar 14, 2023 • 14:36

Up Early for Daylight Saving Time

Hopefully you remembered that Daylight Saving Time started yesterday and you set your clock an hour forward. The time change elicits feelings in these parts.We’ll hear from UW sleep expert Horacio de la Iglesia and check in with some of the city's early risers about how they feel.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or l

Mar 13, 2023 • 13:03

Casual Friday with Naomi Ishisaka and Katie Campbell

This week… Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell paused a plan to take down the cherry trees outside of pike place market.A plan that would bring more housing density to our state now heads to the senate. And Seattle is the setting for the latest season of love is blind. KUOW’s Katie Campbell and Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattle

Mar 10, 2023 • 18:51

An investigation into Washington's Native Boarding Schools

Throughout the early-to-mid 20th century, Washington state was home to 15 Native American boarding schools. The schools have been the source of cultural erasure and generational trauma for Native people for over a century.But the specifics of what went on in those schools has been largely ignored or forgotten by many, including government officials.KUOW Investigative Team members Ashley Hiruko and Isolde Raftery have been collecting information and stories about what went on at these schools, an

Mar 9, 2023 • 17:28

Kelp is having a moment

Around here, when you think forest, you think towering Evergreen trees.But an equally important forest sits within Puget Sound.The state’s kelp forests play a critical role supporting fish and sea life in the Northwest, but they’ve been on the decline for the last 10 years.Northwest News Network correspondent Tom Banse is here to talk about how the state is working to restore kelp and eelgrass along the coastline.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by

Mar 8, 2023 • 13:59

Amazon (no) Go

In 2018 Amazon launched Amazon Go, "the store of the future." Customers walk in, grab what they want, and go. No cashier, no line.On Friday, the retail giant announced they would close eight of those stores–including in Seattle. It's another cost-cutting measure, part of the company's streamlining plan to get it right in other "just walk out" locations. Lauren Rosenblatt, the Seattle Times Amazon reporter, is here to help us make sense of Amazon's latest moves.We can only make Seattle Now becaus

Mar 7, 2023 • 9:54

Can WA mend past housing racism?

Washington state may soon take responsibility for its role in restricting housing rights for Black, Indigenous, Jewish, and people of color before the Fair Housing Act of 1968.If passed, House bill 1474 would provide loans to people and their descendants previously affected by Washington’s restrictive housing laws. KUOW reporter Joshua McNichols is here to tell us about the bill.Vision Zero: Top-to-Bottom Review - Transportation | seattle.govWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support

Mar 6, 2023 • 14:30

Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Chase Burns

This week… Expanded SNAP benefits from COVID ended.Sea Tac Airport got a bunch of federal money to make improvements that will speed up security lines.And Seattle summers might get even hotter as the city loses its tree canopy, but at least we’ve got some cool music festivals to celebrate the summer season.We’re breaking down the week with arts writer Jas Keimig and The Ticket’s Chase Burns.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:

Mar 3, 2023 • 22:18

King County, what happened to all the mental health beds?

In April, King County voters will get to decide if they want to fund five new mental and behavioral health crisis centers. These centers promise some intensive but temporary plans.It’s a pivot from the long term solutions the city has utilized over the years. Seattle Times mental health reporter Hannah Furfaro is here to dig into mental health plans of the past, how far we’ve come… and how much further we have to go.

Mar 2, 2023 • 13:39

Birth support for Black and Native families in King County

Having a baby carries a lot of risk.But it’s even riskier for Black and Native people. Infant mortality for Black and Native people is higher and in our area data shows many of the deaths are concentrated in areas of South King County.Dila Perera is here to explain how her organization tries to help. She’s executive director of Open Arms Perinatal Services which connects people and their newborns to care.https://seattle.gov/documents/Departments/OSE/Urban%20Forestry/2021%20Tree%20Canopy%20Assess

Mar 1, 2023 • 13:57

Gardening in the time of climate change

In case you didn’t notice, it’s cold outside. If you’ve felt cold, the plants in your neighborhood likely feel it even more.Garden designer Sue Goetz says we can all play a role in making green spaces climate-resistant in our communities.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.o

Feb 28, 2023 • 11:37

How Seattle's volunteerism adapted to the pandemic

Volunteer help keep Seattle humming.They tackle all sorts of needs, from providing food to hospice care to entertainment.But the pandemic shifted the landscape for volunteers in the city.Seattle Now talked with some volunteers alongside leaders with Books to Prisoners and Real Change on how they’ve adapted since the pandemic.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you!

Feb 27, 2023 • 14:10

Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Tan Vinh

This week… Mayor Bruce Harrell gave his state of the city address and re-upped his love for downtown. A proposed bill would limit the reasons for traffic stops.And despite the chill in the air, the Mariners are kicking off spring training.Andrew Walsh, co-host of the Too Beautiful To Live podcast, and Seattle Times food and drink writer Tan Vinh are here to break down the week with us.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https:

Feb 24, 2023 • 22:53

Seattle City Council bans caste discrimination

A new ordinance from the Seattle City Council wants to ban caste discrimination. The legislation is off to Mayor Bruce Harrell to sign. If he does, Seattle would be the first city to add caste to a list of protected classes.Councilmember Kshama Sawant, a bill sponsor, says it's a simple question. Should discrimination based on caste be allowed to continue in Seattle? But, critics of the ordinance say the current discrimination law should be enough.Sital Kalantry, a Seattle University law profess

Feb 23, 2023 • 10:59

During the "big dark" make yourself at home

Look around and you'll see the first signs of spring. But don't be fooled, we still have lots of dark and cold ahead of us.

Feb 22, 2023 • 13:21

Democracy vouchers are back, but do they neutralize big money in local politics?

The Democracy voucher program is Seattle’s system for public financing of city elections. It’s designed to combat big money in local political campaigns, and to ease the financial burden that prevents many cash-strapped households from donating to local races. But does the program work as intended?

Feb 22, 2023 • 12:33

What are these democracy coupons?

Seattle residents keep an eye out… democracy vouchers will be showing up your mailboxes starting this week. Sure they may look like Valpak coupons, but they’re actually a way for you to financially support candidates in the city council election.KUOW’s David Hyde is here to tell us about democracy vouchers why you might not want to recycle them with your junk mail.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate

Feb 21, 2023 • 12:23

Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Paige Browning

This week… we’re taking a look at Seattle’s fraught relationship with policing at a time when crime rates are high.We’ll also explore which parts of Seattle count as so-called 15-minute neighborhoods. Plus, we’ll spill the beans on which Seattle billionaire is worst emitter.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us

Feb 17, 2023 • 24:57

Out-of-state providers seek abortion training in WA

Out of state health providers are scrambling to find abortion training in states like Washington. Medical residents, family physicians, and OBGYNs in states where abortion is illegal often can’t get adequate training there.And because many doctors don’t plan to work solely in states where abortion is illegal…states like Washington can fill in the gap.KUOW reporter Eilis O’Neill is here to talk about how Washington state’s Abortion training landscape changed after the Roe decision, and how it has

Feb 16, 2023 • 10:21

A Seattle English teacher on ChatGPT

What happens when ChatGPT does your homework?That’s what educators are figuring out now that the text generating technology is online.Teachers are talking about how to help students use it responsibly.West Seattle High School English chair Kira Hopkins is here to explain.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us f

Feb 15, 2023 • 11:25

Seattle loves streateries. Does Ballard Ave?

Streateries are one of Seattle’s favorite pandemic byproducts. The city made street dining permanent and added an amendment to give historic districts six months to decide whether or not they’re a good fit. Like on Ballard Avenue, where there’s tension about whether one of Seattle’s most successful stretches of streateries gets to stay.The Urbanist’s Ray Dubicki is here to talk us through the decision.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gif

Feb 14, 2023 • 12:26

Safety? It's a statistic and a feeling

Last week, the Seattle Police Department released their annual crime report for 2022.Violent crime was up, except in the last quarter.Concern and fear about violent crime is up too.And that perception may be more important than the statistics.Seattle University’s Dr. Jackie Helfgott is here to explain why.

Feb 13, 2023 • 11:26

Casual Friday with Lex Vaughn and Mike Davis

This week, there’s a special election, with one thing on the ballot: social housing. Microsoft is beefing up their search engine to catch up with Google, and the downtown Regal Theater is just like Schrödinger's cat - it’s either dead, or alive, but we don’t know which.Needling Editor in Chief Lex Vaughn and KUOW Arts and Culture Reporter Mike Davis are here to break it all down.The original version of this show incorrectly stated that John Fox was part of the Low Income Housing Institute. Fox i

Feb 10, 2023 • 21:17

Faux spring hits Seattle’s housing market

Here's a forecast for Seattle area homebuyers: partly cloudy with a chance of less competition.The start of Seattle's 2023 housing market is off to a temperate start with financial worries buzzing. But for a few winter is offering glimmers of bright spotsSeattle Times business reporter Heidi Groover is here to help us with the forecast.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hea

Feb 9, 2023 • 13:01

Navigating care in a Catholic hospital system

In Washington about half of hospitals are Catholic run due to mergers. And that can complicate access to things like abortion, gender affirming care, and death with dignity.A new bill would authorize public oversight of hospital mergers and whether they would impact access to care.Seattle Times reporter Nina Shapiro is here to talk about the bill and our local hospital network.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.ku

Feb 8, 2023 • 12:47

Seattle's got a new Poet-in-Chief

Seattle has a new Civic Poet. Since 2015, the position has helped foster a relationship between the city and its creatives and help bring poetry to the people.We’ll hear from Shin Yu Pai, Seattle’s new Civic Poet and host of KUOW’s The Blue Suit, about her new role.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedbac

Feb 7, 2023 • 11:20

Social housing, explained

Seattle needs many thousands of units of affordable housing right now and the need is only growing. Now voters in the city are being asked whether or not to approve social housing.A new-to-us idea that would create mixed income buildings... Well, eventually. Axios Seattle’s Melissa Santos is here to explain.

Feb 6, 2023 • 13:19

Casual Friday with Kemi Adeyemi and Jodi-Ann Burey

This week, we say goodbye to the ‘Queen of the skies’ the Boeing 747, Seattle Public School students and educators push for more support for ethnic studies and attack of the fungi goes from silver screen to reality real quick with some stomach churning research. UW professor Kemi Adeyemi and author Jodi-Ann Burey are here to break down the week.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we

Feb 3, 2023 • 19:25

Downtown Seattle's identity crisis

Some people think downtown Seattle is dying or already dead, while others see it as a place that just needs a fresh start.Seattle Now producers Vaughan Jones and Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers went on a mission to see what’s going on in Seattle’s urban core. You'll hear from people who live, work and enjoy our city center.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow

Feb 2, 2023 • 9:45

Seattle can do more for pedestrians

Here in Seattle walking and biking are an important part of city life.But pedestrian/vehicle collisions are on the rise in Washington state. We’ll talk with Urbanist senior editor Ryan Packer about the problem and what it might take to make things safer for walkers and cyclists.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or lea

Feb 1, 2023 • 11:15

How local youth are taking on school gun violence

Gun violence in schools has only gotten more common in the past decade. Often, it’s young people themselves who are shouldering the burden of finding solutions to the crisis. The shooting at Ingraham High School in November is just one of many tragic examples.Youth reporters Antonio Nevarez and Hayden Andersen explain what changes local youth advocates want to see in the face of the Ingraham shooting, and how young people can get involved in solutions.We can only make Seattle Now because listene

Jan 31, 2023 • 15:46

MISSING: Middle Housing (No Reward)

After the last one failed, Washington state legislators are taking another whack at trying to solve the state's housing shortage with a new bill aimed at so-called middle housing. KUOW’s Joshua McNicols explains.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Jan 30, 2023 • 13:26

Casual Friday with Crystal Fincher & Besa Gordon

This week, a spanking new addition to the Seattle convention center has a hefty price tag. The city teamed up with SDOT to give 10,000 residents in affordable housing free unlimited orca cards. And we take a look at the *inner* beauty the city’s multifamily housing has to offer. Converge media’s Besa Gordon, and political consultant Crystal Fincher join us to break down the week.After CA mass shootings, here's where to find AAPI mental health services in King, Pierce countiesWe can only make Sea

Jan 27, 2023 • 19:42