Suspect identified in Metro bus driver killing, health inspection signs are coming to food trucks, and health advocates worry about Trump's pick of RFK Jr. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail a...
Dec 20, 2024•11 min
A U.S. Senate Committee led by Bernie Sanders says Amazon ignored its own recommendations about how to reduce injuries among warehouse workers, and put profits ahead of health and safety. We talk with Seattle Times reporter Lauren Rosenblatt about the new report, and why Amazon disputes the report's findings. The company says its injury rates have declined . Share your thoughts on proposed zoning changes here . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift an...
Dec 19, 2024•11 min
Metro bus driver fatally stabbed by passenger, WA declares victory against the northern giant hornet, and Kaiser Permanente is sued over hearing aid coverage. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemai...
Dec 19, 2024•9 min
When it gets this dark outside, our region knows how to keep it light. ‘Tis the season for festive lights and light shows. Today we’ll walk through some of the season’s sparkling traditions, and stroll through one of the biggest: the Woodland Park Zoo’s Wild Lanterns installation. Read the list of the Seattle Public Library’s most popular books here Read more on the Bait Shop’s Holiday Light Show here Info on one West Seattle home’s holiday lights Seattle’s Candy Cane Lane information can be fou...
Dec 18, 2024•15 min
SPD's former chief Adrian Diaz is fired, lawmakers want to ban flavored vape and tobacco products, and bus stops close in Seattle's CID due to safety concerns. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicema...
Dec 18, 2024•8 min
Washington’s carbon market has raised more than $2.6 billion over the last few years to fight climate change, and recently survived a voter initiative . But one company hasn't paid up . Seattle Times climate change reporter Conrad Swanson tells us about Washington's lone scofflaw, and what it says about how the carbon market is working. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ide...
Dec 17, 2024•12 min
Advocacy groups prep for immigration raids, Starbucks improves parental leave benefits, and is the Seattle City Council toxic for progressives? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-...
Dec 17, 2024•12 min
Driving in Seattle is not easy during the best of times. Add some dark, fog and rain to the mix… it’s a lot. We’ll talk with UW ophthalmologist Dr. Jen Yu about why it’s so much harder to see this time of year, and what we can do about it. You can watch Tuesday’s Washington state electoral college proceedings live on TVW at noon . Seattle Film Critics Society Nominees We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questio...
Dec 16, 2024•12 min
SFD diverted on-duty firefighters to work special events, Puget Sound rockfish remain in deep trouble, and SantaCon is comin' to town. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or ...
Dec 14, 2024•10 min
This week… Kroger and Albertsons will not be merging any time soon, and things are getting messy between the two companies. The last Sears in Washington is closing this weekend… Remember the Sears catalogue? And Washington State University picked a name for our state’s newest apple. Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Political Strategist Sandeep Kaushik are here to break down the week. Weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to m...
Dec 13, 2024•20 min
President Biden pardons Seattle man, WA's last remaining Sears closes on Sunday, and a local non-profit provides therapy on wheels. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or lea...
Dec 13, 2024•13 min
When it comes to love and corporate mergers… breakups are hard. Albertsons backed out of a deal with Kroger after two judges blocked the grocery companies from merging into one. Now Albertsons is suing Kroger over the failed deal. Seattle Times Business Reporter Paul Roberts is here to make sense of the fallout. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to h...
Dec 12, 2024•14 min
Albertsons sues Kroger over merger deal, WA's natural gas initiative is challenged in court, and AI is tracking you in retail stores. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leav...
Dec 12, 2024•14 min
The city’s been working steadily to clean up downtown. And this fall they tried a new approach. Arrests and street cleaning on some core streets. Some areas are seeing improvement, but pushing people into other neighborhoods and away from services can cause new problems. The public meeting about improvements on Lake Washington Boulevard is here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or ...
Dec 11, 2024•12 min
Seattle teens can get free online therapy, grocery merger blocked in court, and a King County staffer received $323,000 in an alleged kickback scheme . It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail at (...
Dec 11, 2024•15 min
During the pandemic, many doctors and nurses struggled with their mental health. A new study from UW Medicine turned to psilocybin as a potential antidote to Covid despair. Dr. Anthony Back led the study, and talked with Patricia Murphy about what he found. Watch UW Professor David Baker accept his Nobel Prize at 10 am Tuesday, here We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas t...
Dec 10, 2024•16 min
Tammy Morales says the Seattle City Council is sliding toward "undemocratic behavior," Wallace Falls State Park remains closed, and we look at how social media can make or break a restaurant. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattle...
Dec 10, 2024•10 min
It’s been a cold winter so far. It’s the time you might bust out your warm winter hat. Our friends, the Southern Resident Killer Whales, have been doing it too… They’ve been wearing “salmon hats” in Puget Sound lately. Wild Orca Science and Research Director Deborah Giles told KUOW’s Kim Malcolm all about it. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear...
Dec 09, 2024•9 min
Tuition will increase next year at WA community colleges, Boeing halts employee surveillance program, and Rep. Kilmer says goodbye to Congress. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-...
Dec 07, 2024•7 min
This week… Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales announced she’s stepping down from her position, citing a harmful work environment. Seattle’s glass recycling process has come screeching to a halt, due to the closure of the region’s largest bottle maker. And Portland favorite VooDoo donuts is setting up shop on Capitol Hill next week… Look out for some of their interesting menu items. Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to b...
Dec 06, 2024•20 min
Cornish and Seattle U to merge, whooping cough cases keep rising, and Seattle Storm All-Star Jewell Loyd wants to be traded. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us fe...
Dec 06, 2024•10 min
After 4 terms, King County Executive Dow Constantine is not running for reelection. With a 150 million dollar budget problem, a housing crisis, and criminal justice reform facing the county…..who would want the top spot anyway? KUOW Politics Reporter Scott Greenstone interviewed the candidates eyeing the job. He’ll break it all down. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas ...
Dec 05, 2024•15 min
Tammy Morales to resign from Seattle City Council, SAM workers go on strike, and a candidate emerges to challenge City Attorney Ann Davison. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. The transit project "Orca Wrapped" can be found here . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seat...
Dec 05, 2024•7 min
Holiday shopping is not for the faint of heart. The crowds, the pressure... It’s a lot. And it’s easy to overpay, or spend more than you have when you’re feeling stressed. For nearly 20 years, Jesse Jones has delivered solid consumer advice and come to the rescue for people caught up in a scam. Now that he’s leaving KIRO, he’s here to reflect on his TV career and offer tips on how to avoid bad deals. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seat...
Dec 04, 2024•16 min
Gov. Inslee announces state hiring freeze, food banks struggle with inflation, and FOB Sushi Bar reopens two weeks after viral video. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or le...
Dec 04, 2024•12 min
December is here. Cue the holiday shows! Sure, the Nutcracker from Pacific Northwest Ballet is a classic, but here in Seattle we spike our traditions with holiday bonsai trees and drag shows. Chase Burns is here to help us sort through all the theater, film, and live music coming our way. He’s editor of The Ticket . Chase's holiday recommendations: A Christmas Carol at ACT Theater Black Nativity at Intiman Theater Linus and Juicy at The Cornish Playhouse The Dina Martina Christmas Show at Act Th...
Dec 03, 2024•16 min
Another vegetable falls prey to an outbreak of foodborne illness, Washington's treasurer prepares for the Trump administration, and why are orcas wearing dead salmon as hats? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , lea...
Dec 03, 2024•12 min
Seattle boasts a wealth of young jazz talent. High schools like Bothell, Garfield, and Roosevelt are regular finalists in national competitions. But the journey from a local school band to the big stage can be long and difficult. One local organization, the Seattle Jazz Fellowship is looking to change that. We get more from Soundside producer (and musician) Alec Cowan . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got quest...
Dec 02, 2024•12 min
Seattle travelers hit the roads, ferries, and airport, Redmond PD gets a federal waiver to operate drones, and why are Seattle sports tickets so expensive? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail a...
Nov 28, 2024•8 min
This week: We’re coming up on Thanksgiving, so we brought in some local food experts to talk about the holiday essentials. Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle are here to serve up some good Thanksgiving vibes. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail ...
Nov 27, 2024•20 min
