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 [email protected] , leave us a voice...
Mar 11, 2025•12 min
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@kuo...
Mar 11, 2025•9 min
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 g...
Mar 10, 2025•12 min
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 lo...
Mar 08, 2025•13 min
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 a...
Mar 07, 2025•21 min
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 [email protected]...
Mar 07, 2025•13 min
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 ...
Mar 06, 2025•16 min
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 [email protected] , ...
Mar 06, 2025•13 min
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 ca...
Mar 05, 2025•16 min
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 [email protected] , leave us a voic...
Mar 05, 2025•12 min
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 ...
Mar 04, 2025•12 min
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 [email protected] , leave us a voicem...
Mar 04, 2025•11 min
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 he...
Mar 03, 2025•15 min
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...
Mar 01, 2025•13 min
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 ...
Feb 28, 2025•25 min
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 [email protected] , leave us a voicemail at...
Feb 28, 2025•8 min
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 s...
Feb 27, 2025•13 min
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....
Feb 27, 2025•8 min
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 s...
Feb 26, 2025•14 min
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 [email protected] , leave us ...
Feb 26, 2025•9 min
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! Emai...
Feb 25, 2025•12 min
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 [email protected]...
Feb 25, 2025•16 min
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...
Feb 24, 2025•12 min
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 lo...
Feb 22, 2025•7 min
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 ...
Feb 21, 2025•23 min
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...
Feb 21, 2025•13 min
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&rsqu...
Feb 20, 2025•12 min
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 sea...
Feb 20, 2025•14 min
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 onl...
Feb 19, 2025•15 min
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 ...
Feb 19, 2025•11 min
