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Local news explained. Get up to speed on the stories shaping Seattle, every morning at 6 a.m. Hosted by Patricia Murphy and produced by KUOW, Seattle's NPR station.

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    The Seattle Now podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in staying informed about the local news and events happening in Seattle. From day one, this podcast has continued to improve and provide an excellent listening experience. The hard work put in by the entire team is evident in the quality of the episodes. Starting the day with this podcast has become a familiar routine for many listeners, as it offers relevant and informative topics that keep them engaged.

    One of the best aspects of The Seattle Now podcast is the host, Patricia Murphy. Her personable and enjoyable interviewing style makes it feel like listening to a friend share all the latest happenings in "our neighborhood." Murphy sets a high bar with her journalistic skills, and her interviews make for engaging conversations. The guests on the show, particularly on Fridays, are also noteworthy and add depth to each episode. For Seattleites, this podcast is a must-listen.

    However, there are no major drawbacks to this podcast. Some listeners may prefer longer Friday chats or additional statistics on COVID-19 compared to other states or regions within Washington. Nevertheless, these minor suggestions do not detract from the overall excellence of The Seattle Now podcast.

    In conclusion, The Seattle Now podcast is a gem for those seeking local news without being overwhelmed by toxic national news or partisan reporting. It offers relatable stories with a hopeful tone that provides context to what's happening in Seattle. Whether you're doing your morning exercises or looking for interesting stories during the pandemic, this podcast delivers relevant content that keeps you informed about your community. With Patricia Murphy's stellar hosting skills and the dedication of the entire KUOW team behind it, The Seattle Now has become an essential part of many listeners' daily routines.



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    Latest episodes from Seattle Now

    A last-minute primary election guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 17:15


    Time is running out to vote in Washington’s August 4th primary election. Before you drop your ballot into a drop box, KUOW politics editor Cat Smith is here to help explain the races and candidates you’ll be voting on. Find KUOW's voting guide 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weekend Listen: We preview Seattle's District 5 race, and tribal traditions come to life as annual canoe journey lands at Nisqually

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 9:59


    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom and KNKX. First, as Seattleites reel from the city's worst mass shooting in years, North Seattle voters are poised to pick a new city councilmember. That race that will likely be defined by gun violence. KUOW’s Scott Greenstone reports. And, tribal families from around the Northwest have been traveling in traditional cedar canoes since mid July, part of an annual canoe journey. The theme of this year’s journey is “healing through our waters by honoring our ancestors.” The destination is the Nisqually Medicine Creek Potlach, near Olympia. KNKX environment reporter Bellamy Pailthorp got an invitation to ride along during a practice with the Nisqually Canoe Family. She brings us this audio postcard. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Friday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 13:40


    Mayor Wilson announces new interim police chief, Sound Transit releases timeline for light rail to Ballard, and fire season in the PNW is off to a roaring start. 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 us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Geraldine DeRuiter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 25:34


    This week, the Blue Angels are causing excitement and anger in Seattle once again, 2 mystery base jumpers jumped off the Space Needle and haven't been found, and hundreds of law school graduates in the state had their bar exam cancelled. Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and Author Geraldine DeRuiter 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 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thursday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 11:28


    Seattle Police Chief resigns, WA Supreme Court rules against WSU in hazing case, and the Seattle Storm's co-owner is suspended. The interview in this episode 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 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.

    Salmon are in trouble, and sea lions are getting the blame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 14:57


    Salmon are a part of our identity here in the Pacific Northwest, but the population has struggled in recent years. Federal lawmakers think they have a solution. It involves the systematic culling of another northwest staple: pinnipeds, or seals and sea lions. We’ll hear more from KUOW Reporter Cornelius Hocker about this debate. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Wednesday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 8:05


    The latest on Sunday's shooting at Seattle Center, ocean monitoring equipment is returning to northwest waters, and Washington's state bar exam was canceled after technical difficulties. 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 feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What will make people slow down on MLK Jr. Way?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 15:53


    When Seattle adopted Vision Zero in 2015, the goal was to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2030. While that has not happened, changes have been made, like lowering speed limits. But some stretches of Seattle still remain dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. We’ll hear more about one of those stretches from KUOW’s Clare McGrane. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 9:50


    Seattle Police recover three guns from mass shooting scene, ‘millionaires tax’ wins former Gov. Jay Inslee’s endorsement, and measles are on the rise in Southwest 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. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A deadly mass shooting at Seattle Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 15:40


    A 15-year-old suspect is in custody following a mass shooting at Seattle Center on Sunday that left three people dead, including one person believed to have been involved in a gunfight that broke out. Seattle Now host Paige Browning has been following this story closely, and she’s here with an update. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Monday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 7:54


    The latest on Sunday night's shooting at Seattle Center, last week's Kenmore Air crash, and a weather update for the fall. 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 feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thousands of non-citizens are losing WA's Apple Health. What's next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 14:30


    Changes to Medicaid from Congress’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act are continuing to trickle down to people in Washington. Local officials are working to notify certain non-citizens who will soon be ineligible for this health program and set them up with other supports. We’ll hear more from Public Health Seattle-King County’s Daphne Pie. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 10:13


    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, a Seattle-area mechanic realized that vehicles can get left behind after ICE arrests. Now he’s towing those cars for free. And finally, a look at a very crowded and crucial Congressional primary in Washington’s 3rd District. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Friday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 7:36


    The latest on the Kenmore Air seaplane crash, the state Department of Ecology is forecasting more water difficulties in the future, and SIFF is having trouble playing high-fidelity screenings of "The Odyssey." 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 feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Chase Hutchinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 23:19


    This week… Seattle’s new mascot Jimothy has exploded in popularity. Our summers are legendary, but those rays might also be giving you “sunshine guilt.” And a local restaurant gave its regulars a parting gift by posting fan-favorite recipes before closing. Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Arts Reporter Chase Hutchinson 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 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thursday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 12:42


    Federal authorities are still using Washington license plate data for immigration enforcement, the Seattle City Council is reconsidering free meals for public school students, and environmentalists and construction workers in Washington want reforms to the process of adding power to our grid. 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 feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Where to see (or buy) Seattle's fine art this weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 13:08


    There are a lot of opportunities to see art around the Seattle area this weekend. You can check out the Seattle Art Fair, the Bellevue Art Fair, and the brand-new Assembly Art Fair, just to name a few. KUOW’s Jeannie Yandel is here to talk about the role of art fairs and how to enjoy them. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Wednesday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 9:02


    It's still hot and a little smoky in Seattle, the major immigration detention center in Tacoma is fighting to block state health inspections and hiring for tech jobs in the Seattle area is slowing dramatically. 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 feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why Tukwila's 'lawyer of miracles' shuttered her immigration firm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 21:05


    The massive, international, Tukwila-based law firm Luz Legal has shut down. The firm specialized in immigration cases while founder Alexandra Lozano branded herself as 'the lawyer of miracles.' Yet rumors circled Lozano for years about how the firm operated. Now a lawsuit alleging misconduct is in the works and thousands of Lozano’s former clients are scrambling. We’ll talk more about what could happen next with Nina Shapiro of the Seattle Times, along with a lawyer involved in the lawsuit and his client. Find more of Nina's reporting on this here, here, and here. If you or someone you know needs legal immigration assistance you can start 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 8:13


    A heat wave hit Seattle, Tukwila has made camping on city-owned property a misdemeanor, and new public restrooms installed next to Lumen Field ahead of the World Cup are being relocated. 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 feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Smoke season has arrived. Here's what you need to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 12:27


    Smoke season has arrived. Air quality scientist Phil Swartzendruber from Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is here to tell us what you need to know to stay safe. Check your air quality here. Tap for some cooling center resources: here and 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Monday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 8:02


    Smoke and hot weather are coming to Seattle, ballots are in mailboxes around the city, and Seattle crowned a new soccer champion over the 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 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Nude but not lewd: Denny Blaine stays open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 14:46


    The verdict is in. Denny Blaine Park will remain open. The historically LGBTQ-friendly park has been at the center of a neighborhood dispute that’s spanned several years. Now, a King County Superior Court Judge’s ruling will keep it open with some changes. Seattle Times reporter David Kroman has more. Read David’s reporting 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.

    Weekend Listen: WA Democrats are hopeful Yakima could go blue this year, Snohomish County looks to its residents for AI policy, and when school's out, this King County program keeps kids fed for free

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 17:00


    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, Democrats are working to flip a few Republican seats in the state legislature this year. One of them is in farm country in central Washington. Next, artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and many local governments are trying to figure out how, or if, they should be using it. In Snohomish County, local leaders are trying a new experiment by convening what’s known as a “civic assembly.” And finally, while many families can access free lunches during the school year, experts say summer creates a hunger gap. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Friday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 12:55


    Washington officials are responding to President Trump's claims of election fraud, Boeing is now allowed to certify its own planes for the first time since 2019, and a look into Amanda Knox's one-woman show. 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 feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Casual Friday with Rachel Horgan and Phyllis Fletcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 23:27


    This week… Tourism numbers are in for the World Cup and Pioneer Square is celebrating the win. The city of SeaTac wants to build an identity outside of the airport. And the Seattle Kraken are looking for lookalikes for their mascot, Buoy. The Weekly Seattle Podcast Host Rachel Horgan and KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher 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 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thursday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 8:47


    Keeping or killing the so-called millionaire's tax will be on Washington ballots in November, wildland firefighters get new authorization about masking, and the King County Regional Homelessness Authority says Seattle and King County owe it millions of dollars. 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 feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Take a walk through Seattle's hip hop history

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 15:43


    In Seattle there are all kinds of self-guided walking tours. You can explore the city’s food, maritime history, and Black-friendly sites once listed in the Green Book, to name a few. There’s also a new guide that showcases two routes through Seattle’s hip hop history. We’ll hear more about Seattle’s Hip Hop Walking Map with visual artist, filmmaker, and cultural archivist Gary Campbell. Learn even more about it 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Wednesday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 8:08


    A ruling is in on a court case regarding the future of Denny Blaine Park, a pick for a new US Attorney in Seattle was fired by the Trump Administration within 45 minutes, and Washington is inching closer to full-time Daylight Saving Time. 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 us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Who's my dad? When genetic testing gets complicated.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 17:21


    It’s estimated that millions of Americans have learned through home genetic tests that they’re not actually biologically related to a parent. Most aren’t prepared for this surprise. And many aren’t briefed with informed consent before getting the news. Betty Cohn has a Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics from the University of Washington. For her dissertation, she spoke with people who had this experience. To learn more before doing genetic testing, check out this Genetic Testing Consent Informational Flyer 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 7:12


    Governor Bob Ferguson kicked off a campaign to keep the newly-passed "Millionaire's Tax," Washington tribes are suing the federal government, and FAFSA may soon be a graduation requirement in Washington. 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 us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What to do if you see a bear in the wilderness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 19:10


    If you’re heading out into the wilderness this summer, be prepared for bears and other wildlife. Recent viral encounters with bison and bears underscore how vulnerable we can be in the great outdoors. Conservationist and podcast host Chris Morgan talks about how to balance fun and safety while out in nature. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Monday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 12:41


    The Seattle Seahawks have new ownership, Albertsons is on trial in King County for allegedly helping fuel the opiod crisis, and the Northwest's pear industry is struggling. 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 us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Local native plants draw bees, butterflies, and birds to the garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 13:27


    Maybe you’ve heard of sword ferns or salal. Those are a couple native plants that are common around here. But there’s a vast array of native flowers, trees, and shrubs that can offer big benefits to your garden. Seattle Now stopped by a local demonstration garden to see what’s in bloom. Thane Williams is demonstration garden manager for the Washington Native Plant Society, and he gave us a tour. Learn more about native plants: Washington Native Plant Society Green Seattle King County Native Plant Resources UW Native Plant Guide for Seattle and Bellevue 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weekend Listen: Microsoft is doing a hard reset of its XBOX gaming division, survivors say Tule Lake still has lessons for America eighty years later, and how a Northwest tribe and an endangered sea creature are helping each other

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 15:37


    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. First, when it comes to Xbox, Microsoft is doing a hard reset. This week, the company began reducing its gaming division by 3,200 jobs. Microsoft calls it the most significant restructuring in Xbox history. Next, instead of watching fireworks to commemorate America's 250th birthday last weekend, about 400 people went on a pilgrimage to the site of a former camp where Japanese-Americans were imprisoned during World War II. And finally, one of the most endangered sea creatures of the Pacific Ocean is getting a leg up in the kelp forests of the San Juan Islands. It’s a twenty-four-armed sea star called the sunflower star. 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.

    Friday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 10:19


    Revive I-5 returns this weekend, a Seattle City Councilmember is asking Mayor Katie Wilson to turn SoDo's security cameras back on, and thousands of cyclists are preparing to race from Seattle to Portland 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. 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 or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Naomi Tomky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 21:13


    This week… Seattle said goodbye to the World Cup, and things went better than expected. Washington state has a surplus of cannabis. And also a bunch of new roundabouts, much to the dismay of some confused and passive drivers. Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and Seattle Met Deputy Editor Naomi Tomky 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 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thursday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 8:13


    Microsoft's emissions have taken a large jump due to its large-scale data center campaign, two more jurisdictions in Washington have banned data centers, and wildfire season is ramping up across 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 us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    C-sections and baby swaps: It's been a wild month for the gorillas at Woodland Park Zoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 18:31


    When there’s a pregnant animal at Woodland Park Zoo, the animal caregivers at the zoo make a birth plan. But things don’t always go to plan. When gorilla mothers Jamani and Olympia recently had their babies, something remarkable happened. We’ll head to the zoo to learn more about Jamani and Olympia with animal care manager of primates Arden Robert. 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.

    Wednesday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 12:37


    Hundreds of children in Seattle's immigration court are being called to what’s termed “Mega master” hearings, fire authorities now think someone sparked the nearly 10-thousand-acre Chelan Hills Fire and hear how the World Cup impacted businesses in Pioneer Square and the C-ID. 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 feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Here's what Microsoft's recent layoffs mean for the industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 17:20


    In the latest round of tech layoffs, Microsoft is cutting positions in its sales and Xbox divisions. It’s not the company’s biggest round of layoffs in recent years…but it does signal where Microsoft is headed. Hear more from GeekWire editor and co-founder Todd Bishop. 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.

    Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 7:20


    Seattle's World Cup matches are over and the CCTV cameras in the Stadium District are being turned back off, a South Lake Union office building has officially been converted into apartments, and a King County-owned movie studio is getting another year of 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. 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.

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