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•7 min
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 f...
Jun 21, 2024•21 min
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 priva...
Jun 21, 2024•7 min
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 min
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 min
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•10 min
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 min
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 onl...
Jun 17, 2024•11 min
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/li...
Jun 15, 2024•10 min
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 min
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•9 min
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•13 min
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 p...
Jun 12, 2024•10 min
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•11 min
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 min
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 Teneriffe Mount Walker LBA Park Redmond Watershed Preserve Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Rattlesnake Mountain Kid friendly halfway hikes Barrier-free trails WTA's Trailblazer mobile app We c...
Jun 11, 2024•14 min
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 min
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 supp...
Jun 10, 2024•14 min
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 Seatt...
Jun 08, 2024•8 min
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 07, 2024•21 min
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 ...
Jun 07, 2024•14 min
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-use-...
Jun 06, 2024•16 min
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 c...
Jun 06, 2024•12 min
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 05, 2024•11 min
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 infor...
Jun 05, 2024•7 min
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 wan...
Jun 04, 2024•13 min
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 04, 2024•9 min
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 to ...
Jun 03, 2024•15 min
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 min
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 min
