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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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14:54

Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/04

King County official arrested, Trump's spending bill means less money for Seattle, and Sea-Tac Airport prepares for huge crowds over the holiday weekend. 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 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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15:47

What the new Microsoft layoffs mean for tech workers

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/03

Microsoft says it will cut 9,000 employees from its workforce, about 4% of its staff. Layoffs are nothing new at the company – it shed 10,000 jobs just two years ago – but this latest reduction brings the year's total to roughly 15,000 workers. Alex Halverson, reporter for The Seattle Times, has been following these Microsoft layoffs and found some of what's steering decisions about headcount and the future of the company. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap

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7:01

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/02

Microsoft cuts more jobs, City Attorney Ann Davison says Seattle could be targeted by Trump, and WA officials worry about fireworks sparking wildfires. 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 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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14:02

Is that a skybridge? Developers find creative...

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/02

You may have noticed something peculiar lately in Seattle: Three properties on a single lot, two of them connected by a skybridge. It all has to do with ADUs, or accessory dwelling units, and how developers are trying to maximize the amount of living space on a single lot. We talk with freelance journalist Jane C. Hu, who'swritten about this trend of 3-pack developments for the New York Times. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap hereto make a gift and keep Seattle Now in

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8:33

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/01

Washington lawmakers and healthcare providers react to President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill move through Congress, Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson has an idea for a new revenue source for the city, and researchers say orcas know that sharing is caring. 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

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11:40

It's officially hot book summer... get your beach...

Seattle Now ·

2025/07/01

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

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6:45

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/30

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 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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15:13

How Seattle's art scene is impacted by Trump's policies

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/30

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

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12:19

Why Author Corinne Manning Thinks The LGBTQ Shelf Is...

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/28

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

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7:47

Friday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/27

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

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26:00

Casual Pride-Day with Jas Keimig and Chase Burns

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/27

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

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10:10

Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/27

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 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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11:58

Seattle banned rent-setting software, now what?

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/26

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 from

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5:23

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/25

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 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

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11:19

The 2021 heat dome killed her mom. Now she's suing...

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/25

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 questions

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6:49

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/25

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 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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12:47

AI could mean fewer tech jobs in Seattle

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/24

In a recent memo to employees, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy saidartificial 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 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

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8:38

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/23

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 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)

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13:01

It takes a lot of work to maintain WA's trails. You...

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/23

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

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14:57

How to Find Your PNW Pinball Family

Seattle Now ·

2025/06/21

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

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