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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

    Casual Friday with Jane C. Hu and Marcus Harrison Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 23:28


    This week… Former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is back in the game, and this time she’s running for Congress. Public media, including stations like KUOW, are facing a funding threat from the Trump administration. And acclaimed restaurant Canlis has a new executive chef… Big news, he’s a local. Freelance Science Journalist Jane C. Hu 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. 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 Jun 5, 2025 8:35


    U.S. Supreme Court deals setback to SPD officers, hunt continues for WA father accused of killing daughters, and Sen. Cantwell speaks up in support of public broadcasting. 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.

    This NEW state database tracks police use of force

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 12:44


    Washington has almost 11 thousand police officers across a hundred and seventy agencies… and no standardized tracking of police use of force. That is, until this week. In a minute we’ll learn what The Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety could mean for people, police, and policy. Correction: The origianl version of this episode mistakenly referred to Nancy Wilson as Nancy Williams. 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 Jun 4, 2025 7:52


    Local man linked to fertility clinic bombing, Seattle's Canlis gets a new head chef, and SIFF lays off staff. 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.

    Seattle City Council goes from Cathy Moore to Cathy-Less

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 14:32


    There’s been another shake up on the city council. First-time council member Cathy Moore says she’s resigning. It's the third vacancy in two years on the council. Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett is here to give us some insight into what the heck is going on at City Hall. 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 Jun 3, 2025 9:26


    New records shed light on former SPD Chief's firing, NW tribes say Trump's budget proposal violates treaty rights, and Seattle cracks down on tire dumping. 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.

    Catholic leaders sue to protect confession secrecy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 11:55


    Catholic leaders in Seattle, Spokane, and Yakima have filed a federal lawsuit against state officials. They say a newly passed law violates their first amendment rights. It requires clergy members to report any suspected child abuse, even if that information is revealed during confession. We talk with Seattle Times politics reporter Shauna Sowersby about the legal challenge, and the growing tensions between Catholics. 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.

    Monday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 8:33


    Seattle City Council member Cathy Moore steps down, Microsoft lays off more Washington workers, and 2024 vehicle fatalities in Washington are 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 leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    We have laws to improve WA's involuntary commitment. They're barely used

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 16:13


    In Washington state, the involuntary commitment system doesn’t work. That’s something critics who want to make the process easier and critics who want to see it used less can agree on. So far, reforms from Olympia have been underutilized — if they’ve done anything at all. We’ll learn more about our involuntary commitment system, flaws and all, with Seattle Times reporter Jayati Ramakrishnan. 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.

    Saturday Special: New Seattle summer beach rules and the “Goonies” 40th anniversary takes over Astoria

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 9:53


    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… As summer approaches, Seattle is imposing beach curfews, putting in physical barriers like new gates, and increasing police and park ranger patrols. And people in the small coastal town of Astoria, Oregon are preparing for a Pacific Northwest pop culture milestone: “The Goonies” is celebrating its 40th anniversary next week, and organizers are expecting plenty of fans. 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 May 30, 2025 7:17


    Effort launched to recall Gov. Ferguson, UW lab tech released from immigration detention, and Catholic bishops sue WA over new law. 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 us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Casual Friday with Joe Veyera and Nathalie Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 21:50


    This week… A Saturday rally and Tuesday protest from religious group MayDay USA sparked counter-protests and arrests. Seattle’s beaches are getting increased police and park ranger presence this summer, and some are even closing early. And good news if you love bees, pickleball, or Smokey Bear… A new state law gives you seven new options for license plate designs. Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Stranger Reporter Nathalie Graham 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 May 29, 2025 8:12


    Former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz sues Seattle, King County assessor faces resignation calls over restraining order, and we remember Northwest bluesman Bill Engelhart. 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 us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Buy Now Pay Later (even at Costco), what could go wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 14:40


    Do you have your eyes on some new tech, a new grill, or some summer clothes, but don’t have the money today? People in the Seattle region are increasingly buying now, but paying later. Unlike the very popular layaway systems of the past, where you’d take the item home once you made all the payments, under pay later you do just that. People, especially younger people, are doing it in droves. The ConsumerMan, Herb Weisbaum of Checkbook.org talks us through the increasing popularity and dangers of the Buy Now Pay Later model. 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 May 28, 2025 9:27


    Cooling shelters open during mini heat wave, college grads are entering a workforce with fewer internships, and Spokane astronaut Anne McClain talks to students from space. 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.

    A safe lot for RVs will become pickleball courts. It's complicated

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 10:58


    More than a quarter of people living unhoused in the city are sleeping in a vehicle, and Seattle’s 72-hour parking law means that anyone stuck in one place is in a precarious position. An RV lot set up for people experiencing homelessness since 2023 is being reclaimed for a pickleball court complex… But as Seattle Times Homelessness Reporter Greg Kim explains, the development is more complicated than it seems. 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 May 27, 2025 9:25


    Bartell Drugs gets a lifeline from CVS, townhouses are coming to a Seattle neighborhood near you, and Sonics legend Shawn Kemp pleads guilty over shooting incident. 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.

    What's changed since we got the Strippers' Bill of Rights?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 17:33


    The so-called Strippers’ Bill of Rights was lauded as a major step for entertainers in Washington. But since enactment, the results of the legislation have been mixed. Seattle Times reporter Catalina Gaitán is here to talk about the legislation successes, failures, and future possibilities. Find out where Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturalists will be this 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.

    Digging up an underrated PNW delicacy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 17:48


    The Pacific Northwest is a great place to hunt for clams of all types: Razor, manilla, butter, and even the elusive geoduck. But one bivalve flies under the radar: horse clams. In this episode, Seattle Eats host Tan takes a horse clamming lesson with Chris Cvetkovich, owner of Nue on Capitol Hill. Chris digs up a bounty of horse clams and shares his recipe for preparing them in a Peruvian ceviche. Remember to get a shellfish license from the Washington Department of Food and Wildlife before any clamming trip. 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.

    Saturday Special: Seattle's kei trucks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 4:46


    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… You’ve probably noticed tiny, bright red trucks scooting around Seattle. They’re actually mini Japanese fire trucks and people just love them. Casey Martin reports on what makes these imports so cool. 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 May 23, 2025 9:47


    Arrests have been made in last week's Pioneer Square triple homicide, experts are expecting a challenging fire season in Washington state, and the Space Needle has a new upgrade, in the form of a giant glass elevator. 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.

    Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Dr. Kirk Honda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 26:54


    This week… We got an idea of just how much the average person needs to make to afford rent in Seattle. After 125 years, the independently run U Bookstore is entering a partnership with Barnes and Noble. And if you’re waiting for the Light Rail to connect to the east side, keep waiting. Sound Transit officials say there’s been a delay, and you’ll have to wait until the beginning of next year. Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and Psychology in Seattle Podcast Host Dr. Kirk Honda 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 May 22, 2025 12:23


    The Seattle School Board addresses its budget shortfall, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans may face deportation, and we take a look at highlights from the legislation Governor Bob Ferguson has signed so far. 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.

    Sharing recipes and building community: Recipes of the C-ID

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 17:24


    Late last year, mam’s bookstore in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District got a unique new cookbook. The community cookbook is called, Recipes of the C-ID. We’ll visit its co-creator to do some baking and learn more about what she had in mind for the cookbook. 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 May 22, 2025 7:45


    ICE agents are arresting people outside of Seattle Immigration Court hearings, Microsoft executives are upset with Washington's new state taxes, and a local participant on singing show "The Voice" made it to the finals 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. 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.

    A tech job at Microsoft meant stability. Not anymore.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 11:22


    Almost 2000 of the 6000 jobs cut at Microsoft last week were Washington workers. Tech hiring boomed during the pandemic, but those days are over.. recently there’s been a steady flow of layoffs in the industry. But the most recent cuts may be happening for different reasons. KUOW Labor and Economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here to help explain what’s driving the layoffs and talk about the employment outlook in the tech sector. Register for the Washington State Ferries meeting 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.

    Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 8:30


    Washington Governor Bob Ferguson approved most of the state budget, a Kitsap County man is being released from a Venezuelan prison, and the salary needed in Seattle to afford monthly rent has, once again, gone up.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.

    Is Washington on the verge of a psychedelic renaissance?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 16:20


    Psilocybin isn’t legal in Washington state, but a growing number of people are interested in using it recreationally and therapeutically. Researchers at the University of Washington are studying how psilocybin can be used to help with trauma and alcohol use disorder. We’ll talk more about medical and recreational use of psilocybin with KUOW Online Editor Stephen Howie. 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.

    Monday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 7:27


    Police are still looking into a deadly weekend shooting in Pioneer Square, Governor Bob Ferguson has one day left to approve the state budget, and Tesla regret comes in a satirical form. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Cat Smith. 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.

    Oh no, it's odorous ant season!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 13:23


    Odorous house ants are a tiny but mighty nuisance, and they’re thriving here in Seattle. And if you want to keep them out of your living spaces, killing them on sight isn’t enough. Seattle Times reporter Paige Cornwell is here to arm us with the knowledge to deal with these pests. 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.

    Saturday Special: Brothers in ICE Detention face uncertain future, Snohomish firefighters take Covid vaccine fight to federal court, and blended college classes at the Washington State Penitentiary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 13:17


    On Saturdays, Seattle Now is bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… Two brothers being held at the Northwest ICE processing center in Tacoma face an uncertain future. The “Snohomish Eight” – firefighters suing their Snohomish County employer over religious discrimination – take their fight to federal court. And classes in Walla Walla have blended students from an elite college with students from the Washington State Penitentiary. 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 May 16, 2025 11:24


    DOJ may drop criminal case against Boeing, WA pushes to get more electric semi-trucks on the road, and PNW scientists feel the impact of NOAA cuts. 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.

    Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Geraldine DeRuiter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 19:55


    This week… The Seattle City Council is considering putting 8-foot tall kiosks, equipped with cameras and advertising, downtown before the World Cup. Historically queer nude beach Denny Blaine Park is back in the news after SPD told some beachgoers that being nude is not legal in Seattle - newsflash, it is. And if you wanna keep your OG Seattleite card, maybe don’t change your phone number… You may not be able to get a 206 area code much longer. Stranger Queer Culture and Politics Reporter Vivian McCall and author and blogger 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 May 15, 2025 6:53


    Starbucks baristas go on strike over new dress code, Bastyr will sell it's Kenmore campus, and Nordstrom shareholders sue the Nordstrom family. 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.

    A funding crunch hits WA's library for the blind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 13:54


    Since 1906, Washington Talking Book and Braille Library has been an important resource for people who cannot read standard print. Now, tough cuts are on the horizon as tax funds and money from the federal and state government are down. We take a visit to the library and find out what the budget crunch might mean for patrons. 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 May 15, 2025 9:03


    Chinatown-International District to get public safety ambassadors, King County braces for funding cuts for reproductive health, and truckers are already feeling the impact of tariffs. 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.

    Local non-profit reeling after cuts to AmeriCorps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 10:08


    Washington lost $23 million in funding for AmeriCorps jobs last month. The cuts by the Trump administration have hit small non profits especially hard. The volunteers get to know the community they serve, and now they’re being told to go home. We’ll hear from one community organization about the cuts. 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 May 13, 2025 12:47


    Microsoft to lay off nearly 2K workers in WA, family of Garfield student who was killed last year sues Seattle Public Schools, and Paul Allen's estate is selling the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. The interview in this episode was produced by KUOW's 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.

    Seattleites are walking across the entire city on Saturday

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 16:06


    On Saturday, potentially hundreds of people are going to walk across the entire length of Seattle, north to south. The inaugural event is called the “Seattle Super Saunter.” It’s meant to build community, and give people the chance to explore Seattle from a very different perspective. Our very own Casey Martin recently walked the 20 mile route, and he talks with us about the journey. 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.

    Monday Evening Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 8:45


    A listeria outbreak has some ready to eat food in Washington on a recall list, interactive kiosks might be coming to a sidewalk near you, and we know who'll be on the ballot in August'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. 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.

    Friends, roommates, co-homeowners?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 14:23


    Seattle is a city where it's easy to expect to be a forever renter. Home prices just seem to go up and up. One alternative is to be a home co-owner with one or more friends or even strangers. Jessica Fu is here from the Seattle Times to tell us about this rising Seattle trend. 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.

    Saturday Special: How ICE used a ruse to arrest a longtime Spokane resident

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 12:06


    We’re bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom. As the Trump administration seeks to fulfill its campaign promises to deport millions of people, some have found themselves in deportation proceedings despite being legal permanent residents with a green card. Like Sergey Kostenyuk. He came to Spokane from Ukraine as a refugee more than thirty years ago, when he was a child. KUOW’s Eilís O’Neill reports that on the day of Sergey’s arrest, ICE officers used an elaborate ruse. 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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