Summer is here… and for lots of locals, that means digging into their reading list. Whether it’s time on the plane or relaxing on a staycation, the warmer months can be a good time to explore some new books. We take a trip to Elliott Bay Books on Capitol Hill to check out what’s new and exciting on the shelves. Elliott Bay Books Book List : Jess Walter, So Far Gone Peter Benchley, Jaws Hampton Sides, The Wide Wide Sea Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, Abundance Timothy Snyder, On Tyranny The Consti...
Jul 01, 2025•12 min
Sen. Patty Murray derides Trump's spending bill, WA cherry growers struggle to find workers, and it'll cost more to fish and hunt in WA. 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 o...
Jun 30, 2025•7 min
Arts organizations in Seattle rely on international artists to show their work here in the US. But it’s becoming increasingly difficult for artists to get the required permissions to enter the country. Freelance arts reporter Marcie Sillman will tell us what that means for arts organizations and artists. Read Marcie’s Cascade PBS story 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 sto...
Jun 30, 2025•15 min
Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW Podcast - Meet Me Here… This is the biggest weekend for Pride celebrations in Seattle, as June comes to a close. We talked on Casual Friday about queer movies and representation in media. Meet Me Here’s Katie Campbell spoke to local author Corinne Manning about their new collection of short stories, “We Had No Rules,” about being a queer author telling queer stories, and why the LGBTQ shelf is the best shelf in the bookstore. We can only make ...
Jun 28, 2025•12 min
Local officials react to the Supreme Court’s decision on the authority of Trump’s executive orders, the ban on car traffic in Pike Place Market has been extended, and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh will be hitting home runs on a big stage next month. 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 st...
Jun 27, 2025•8 min
This week… It’s our yearly tradition - Casual Pride-Day is back. We’ll talk about how Seattle’s queer community is celebrating pride this month, what the mood is under the Trump Administration, and the media picks to end your pride month with, from two of Seattle’s biggest movie buffs. Freelance Arts Reporter Jas Keimig and Film Curator-slash-Drag Queen Chase Burns (aka Uh Oh) are here to talk all things Pride. Weigh in on Seattle Public Schools’ new superintendent here. We can only make Seattle...
Jun 27, 2025•26 min
Gov. Ferguson urges Congress to protect Medicaid, student's family sues Seattle Public Schools over alleged antisemitism, and WA opens its first publicly funded EV charging station. 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.o...
Jun 27, 2025•10 min
The Seattle City Council just banned landlords from using software that uses an algorithm to set rent prices. They say it amounts to unfair collusion and rent-fixing. But will banning the software really lower the cost of renting in Seattle? Seattle Times real estate reporter Heidi Groover breaks it 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 to share? We want to hear fro...
Jun 26, 2025•12 min
Mayor Harrell proposes big changes to Seattle's tax code, WA gets a tepid economic outlook, and digital kiosks are coming to a Seattle street corner near you. 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 voicema...
Jun 25, 2025•5 min
Mercifully, the PNW has escaped the heat dome blanketing a large portion of the eastern US. The temperature may remind you of Western Washington in June 2021. The oppressive heat set records across the region. A new lawsuit claims the world's largest oil companies are to blame for the blistering temperatures, and for the death of at least one woman who died as a result. 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...
Jun 25, 2025•11 min
Seattle bans algorithmic rent-setting software, WA Rep. Schrier grills RFK Jr. over vaccines, and officials say fugitive Travis Decker may not be alive . 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...
Jun 25, 2025•7 min
In a recent memo to employees, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said artificial intelligence is ultimately going to mean fewer jobs at the company , as AI transforms how work gets done. Geekwire co-founder Todd Bishop is here to talk about what AI could mean for Amazon , and Seattle's tech industry as a whole. 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!...
Jun 24, 2025•13 min
The Department of Justice sues Washington over a mandatory reporter law, the state sees another measles case, and if you see a seal pup, stay back. 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)...
Jun 23, 2025•9 min
Good stewardship of our public lands is important, especially now that the federal government has cut some workers. Anna Roth from Washington Trails Association takes us to one of Washington's most popular trails to talk about some ways to steward the state's forestland. Check out the Washington Trails Association’s website to learn more about how to show your love and support for Washington’s public lands. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and ke...
Jun 23, 2025•13 min
Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW Podcast, Meet Me Here… Meet Me Here’s Dyer Oxley is a pinball fan - but don’t call him a pinhead. A pinball renaissance is happening across the Northwest, thanks to a fervent community that frequently gathers, holds tournaments, and keeps these machines flipping. Seattle ranks second in the United States in terms of how many pinball games the city has and how many establishments offer pinball. Dyer’s gonna show his co-hosts Jeannie Yandel and ...
Jun 21, 2025•15 min
Builders in the Puget Sound region say tariffs are impacting housing construction, one of Seattle's most iconic brands is reaching its end, and today is the longest day of the year, but don't think TOO hard about the Big Dark. 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...
Jun 20, 2025•8 min
This week… Sea lions are toasting the summer at Shilshole… and maybe overstaying their welcome, just a bit. 70,000 demonstrators in Seattle earned a gold star from SPD. And would you rather live in a castle or missile silo? Both are for sale in our region if you’ve got at least a cool million. Author Geraldine DeRuiter and comedian Phil Burton are here to break down the week. Zillow Listings: Vashon Island Castle Lincoln County Bunker We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Ta...
Jun 20, 2025•21 min
“ Art walks humanize the viewing experience and create camaraderie, or at least, if not, create camaraderie, allow the opportunity for it.” That’s how local artist and art administrator Tommy Gregory describes art walks in Seattle. Our city is home to a dozen art walks and counting , including the longest-running art walk in the nation. Tommy loves this about Seattle - he usually goes to a handful of different art walks a month, often by himself. So he’s the perfect guide to tell us how to enjoy...
Jun 19, 2025•12 min
Microsoft employees brace for mass layoffs , Seattle sues Trump over frozen public safety grants, and Seattle gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth. 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-...
Jun 18, 2025•9 min
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is coming to Seattle. The city now has less than a year before it welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors. There’s plenty of time for the city to meet some of its goals, before the players try to score theirs. Will it be a win-win for the city? Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here with a preview of what’s to come. 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 a...
Jun 18, 2025•16 min
Judge rules in favor of WA over medical research cuts, plans are underway to replace Seattle's Peace Park statue, and more gray whales are being stranded this year in WA. 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 ...
Jun 17, 2025•8 min
Seattle can be a dangerous place to ride your bike. On some roads, cars just get too close. And if you’re new to cycling here, how do you know which routes are safest? We talk with University of Washington PhD student Joe Breda , who's developed a handlebar sensor that's helping to map the region’s riskiest bike routes. 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 w...
Jun 17, 2025•14 min
Cherry growers struggle as deportation threats keep workers away, glass recycling resumes in Seattle, and a recap of weekend protests. 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 ...
Jun 16, 2025•8 min
The Columbia River is important to a lot of people and animals in the region. Its dams generate lots of clean energy while its Native fish, an important food source, are facing extinction. Two years ago President Biden crafted an agreement between the many invested parties, and last week President Trump cancelled it. We’ll learn more about what it all means with Lynda Mapes from the Seattle Times. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle...
Jun 16, 2025•15 min
Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… KUOW Immigration Reporter Gustavo Sagrero re-visits a high school senior near Bellingham, whose dad came to the U.S. without authorization about 20 years ago and was deported earlier this year. A day health center for disabled adults in Snohomish County is closing this summer – it’s the last facility of its kind in the entire county. And a theater program in Washington state is helping people with early-stage memory loss let loose with i...
Jun 14, 2025•21 min
Amazon sponsors Trump's military parade, WA sues low income housing providers for duping seniors, and Trump cancels an agreement meant to help salmon recovery. 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 voicem...
Jun 13, 2025•7 min
This week… Say goodbye to the Uncle Sam Billboard in southern Washington, now with new, or sort of new, ownership. Notable Seattle celebrities have been the target of home invasions over the past several months. And it’s raining men… Seattle is the most-male dominated major metro in the US. Author Danielle Marie Holland and KEXP DJ Kennady Quille 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. ...
Jun 13, 2025•17 min
WA sues over Trump's military deployment in CA, WA ferries will soon be back to full service, and a rare tree blooms in 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 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 u...
Jun 13, 2025•9 min
The University of Washington is facing the prospect that hundreds of millions of dollars in expected federal grants will not come this year. Longstanding research dollars have become tenuous and American scientists are feeling undervalued. For some, a future abroad seems more stable and certain. 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! Ema...
Jun 12, 2025•15 min
Seattle begins one year countdown to the World Cup, WA public defenders will get lighter caseloads, and Roosevelt HS sanctioned for illicit recruiting of football 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@kuow.org , leave ...
Jun 12, 2025•10 min
