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Seattle Now

KUOW News and Information

Seattle Now is KUOW"s flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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25:58

Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Rachel Belle

Seattle Now ·

2025/08/08

This week… The pilot program to make Pike Place Market car-free is extending into next year… which makes us wonder at what point does a “pilot program” become more than just a pilot? A new study from Microsoft says AI will change how we do our jobs… unless you went to trade school. And we had an election this week, but about 65% of King County voters were apparently busy doing something else. Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and Your Last Meal host Rachel Belle are

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8:28

Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/08/08

City to install nude beach barrier at Denny Blaine Park, ferry trips to get more expensive, and gray wolves could get more protections. 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 hereto 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 atseattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746

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16:08

Ichiro changed baseball in Seattle forever

Seattle Now ·

2025/08/07

One of the greatest hitters to ever play professional baseball will be immortalized by the Mariners this weekend. The team is retiring number 51 for outfielder Ichiro Suzuki.He's the first-ever Japanese player to be inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame. Seattle Now senior producer Andy Hurst is here to talk about Ichiro’s massive global impact on baseball, and his legacy as a Seattle Mariner. Find a highlight reel of Ichiro's greatest moments, here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners

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7:06

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/08/06

Another ballot drop means more local election results, Pierce County health officials are investigating a potential case of locally acquired malaria, and are you enjoying today's rain? Firefighters working on the Bear Gulch Fire sure are. 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

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9:44

You're probably faster than Seattle's slowest bus

Seattle Now ·

2025/08/06

King County Metro’s 8 bus line is rarely on time. The bus runs behind schedule so often that regulars have nicknamed the eight bus the “The L8.” Now, a dedicated group of transit advocates say they want more done to speed things up. To draw attention, they recently challenged 8 riders to come up with fun ways to race the bus through one of its slowest sections. We’ll hear from jugglers, leapfroggers, and more. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap

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9:49

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/08/05

One last thing about today's primary election, an update about the Titan submersible, and news about two Seattle murals. 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 hereto 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 atseattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 orleave us feedback

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11:10

Nudity could come to an end at Denny Blaine Park

Seattle Now ·

2025/08/05

For decades, Denny Blaine Park on Lake Washington has been a nude beach and a gathering space for Seattle’s LGBTQ community.After a recent lawsuit by a neighborhood group, the future of nudity at Denny Blaine is up in the air.A new plan from the city would split the park into two sections – clothing optional and clothing required.It’s part of a legal case which continues in a King County courtroom on Wednesday. KUOW’s Noel Gasca is here to catch us up on what’s going

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8:41

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/08/04

Researchers solved the mystery of the wasting sea stars, we have a primary election tomorrow, and Microsoft reports on the jobs most and least susceptible to AI. 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 hereto 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 atseattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a

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14:15

A watchdog raised concerns about McNeil Island. Now...

Seattle Now ·

2025/08/04

McNeil Island with its beauty and long criminal justice history, is emerging in the news again. It’s where Washington runs a rehabilitation for people convicted of the most serious sex crimes. But there has not been consistent watch on how the place is run, and whether the folks in rehab are getting what they need. Rebecca Moss of the Seattle Times has been investigating and is here to share the latest on McNeil Island. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to

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12:45

Saturday Special: Native American families navigate a...

Seattle Now ·

2025/08/02

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… Native American children are more likely than any other child to be taken from their parents - and some advocates say the best solution is for the state to never get involved. And citizen-scientists gather in a wildflower meadow in the Washington Cascades to help the western bumblebee keep buzzing through the air. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your

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7:09

Friday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/08/02

ICE detainees in Tacoma treated for tuberculosis, education non-profit says WA owes it millions, and local food banks are bracing for a wave of new clients. 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 hereto 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 atseattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at

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24:27

Casual Friday with Alex Hudson and Nathalie Graham

Seattle Now ·

2025/08/01

This week… A new poll says Governor Bob Ferguson is pretty unpopular right now. Sound Transit has gone to the dogs. Furry friends will soon be allowed on Light Rail. And Lake Union is being swarmed by paddleboarders looking to… rave? Transportation expert Alex Hudson 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

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6:24

Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/31

Seattle sues Trump over two executive orders, violent crime drops in WA, and the Mariners bring back a fan favorite. 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 hereto 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 atseattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 orleave us feedback

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15:56

Why ESPN's Mina Kimes can't quit Seattle sports

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/31

It’s not easy being a Seattle sports fan. And yet, the city is full of passionate fans ready to get hurt again. One of these fans is ESPN’s Mina Kimes. Mina is here to talk about what makes Seattle sports, and its fans, so special. 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 atseattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at

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8:08

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/30

World's first nuclear fusion plant breaks ground in WA, fighting climate changecould get more difficult under Trump proposal, and Seattle Police crack down on an Aurora Ave motel. 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 hereto 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 atseattlenow@kuow.org,

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14:50

Derelict boats are polluting WA waters

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/30

Washington’s waters aren’t as clean as you might think. One big reason for this is hundreds of abandoned boats and ships floating in them. The boats themselves are trash, and they may be leaking toxins. So why can’t we just get rid of them? Aspen Ford investigated the issue and explains. Read her reporting: 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

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7:46

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/30

New poll points to political trouble for Gov. Ferguson, WA files lawsuit over Planned Parenthood funding, and Spokane baseball legend Ryne Sandberg dies. 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 hereto 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 atseattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at

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14:21

While Seattle struggles with urbanism, Bothell...

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/29

The City of Bothell has been making big moves recently. Its City Council has passed legislation that eliminates parking minimums, changed zoning to encourage more housing and is now allowing corner stores in residential neighborhoods. We talk to Bothell mayor Mason Thompson about the support, and criticisms, these changes are facing. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.Tap hereto make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to

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7:10

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/28

Debora Juarez appointed to Seattle City Council, WA immigration arrests are targeting people with no criminal history, and Comcast hit Seattle customers with improper late fees, according to city audit. 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 hereto 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

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14:39

King County is struggling with youth repeat offenders

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/28

King County is hitting pause on a youth felony diversion program. It’s supposed to keep youth out of jail, keep them from re-committing, and help them get to the root of why they offended. But 4 years into the program, it’s not working as planned. What’s next? KUOW’s courts and politics reporter Amy Radil 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

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