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Seattle Now

KUOW News and Information

A daily news podcast for a curious city. Seattle Now brings you quick, informal, and hyper-local news updates every weekday.

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12:53

A listeria outbreak is testing our food safety system

Seattle Now ·

2025/11/06

We’re in an ongoing, nationwide listeria outbreak linked to pasta. It may have you wondering about the state of food safety under the Trump administration, especially in a government shutdown. We’ll talk to local food safety lawyer Bill Marler 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 from you! Email us atseattlenow@kuow.org, leave

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8:37

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/11/06

Mayor Harrell increases lead over Katie Wilson, Starbucks employees authorize a strike, and the Seattle Storm introduce their new head coach. 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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15:42

Early results from Seattle's 2025 general election

Seattle Now ·

2025/11/05

The first ballots in this year’s general election are counted. Early results show incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell leading in Seattle, but other sitting officials in the city are trailing. Still, there are A LOT of ballots left to be counted. We’ll break down what we know from the first batch of votes. 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

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12:41

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/11/05

Election officials urge voters to use drop boxes, faith leaders speak out against SNAP delays, and we do a final election check-in before results start rolling in. 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

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15:43

With SNAP in flux, Seattle food banks expect a surge

Seattle Now ·

2025/11/04

Following two federal court rulings, the Trump Administration said it would partially fund SNAP benefits this month. The uncertainty surrounding SNAP is expected to increase demand at Seattle food banks. We talk with Deb White, a Plymouth Housing resident who relies on food assistance, and Jen Muzia, executive director of the Ballard Food Bank. 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

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9:08

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/11/04

Local politicians are advocating for SNAP benefits to continue, National Guard troops cannot enter Portland -- at least until Friday, and you can buy a pickleball license plate. 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,

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15:38

The Constitution, read by we the people, at UW

Seattle Now ·

2025/11/03

Tomorrow is election day. Your right to vote in a local election is enshrined by the US Constitution's 10th amendment. We’ll talk with U.S. Documents Librarian Cass Hartnett about why for the past 20 years she invites the public to the UW to participate in a live reading. If you haven't voted yet, here's more information: VOTE! 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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44:32

Weekend Listen: Inside Tacoma’s ICE Detention Center

Seattle Now ·

2025/11/01

Today, we’re bringing you a special documentary from the KUOW Newsroom… The public is rarely allowed entry into Tacoma’s immigration detention center. The prison-like facility has rapidly filled to capacity… A new era of ICE enforcement is gaining steam and reshaping the experience for those locked inside detention. KUOW reporter Liz Jones' documentary "Inside ICE Detention" follows the story of one woman who’s trying to navigate her way out. We can only make Seattle

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11:38

Friday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/10/31

Amazon's CEO comments on recent layoffs, Issaquah on edge following immigration arrests, and "ghost students" are stealing financial aid from WA colleges. 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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22:09

Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Chase Burns

Seattle Now ·

2025/10/31

This week… You’ve only got a few more days left to vote, especially if you want to drop your ballot in the mailbox. Halloween is on a Friday for the first time in over a decade, but Seattle weather might stand in the way of your good time. And if you see a bunch of 5’7 men at Cal Anderson Park on Saturday, don’t be alarmed. Local event organizers are hosting a “Short King Contest.” Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and drag queen Chase Burns are here to break

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11:46

Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/10/30

City Hall hosts resource fair for furloughed federal workers, environmentalists sue to protect the Olympic marmot, and Seattle rideshare drivers protest self-driving taxis. 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

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18:43

Seattle has plenty of witches, and not just on Halloween

Seattle Now ·

2025/10/30

Tomorrow is Halloween. A fun, candy-filled time for some, but a spiritually important time for others. Seattle has a thriving local witch community… And while you may only think about them during your yearly Practical Magic rewatch, they’re practicing magic year-round. We’ll hear from a couple of Seattle witches. 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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11:09

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/10/29

WA to provide emergency funds for food banks, Mayor Harrell wants to ban law enforcement from wearing masks, and the Seattle Storm hires a new head coach. 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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13:46

New info contradicts Seattle's narrative about a...

Seattle Now ·

2025/10/29

It’s been 5 years since Antonio Mays Jr. was shot and killed at the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest in Seattle. He was a Black teenager whose murder is still unsolved. Yet, as his father continues to seek answers, we’ve learned new information. Seattle Times investigative reporter Sydney Brownstone talks about what she’s uncovered about Antonio’s murder and what it might mean for the ongoing investigation, and an upcoming court case. We can only make Seattle Now because

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10:48

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/10/28

WA joins lawsuit over SNAP benefits, Amazon confirms 14,000 layoffs, and the government shutdown is delaying UW research. 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 (206) 616-6746 orleave us feedback

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19:19

Seattle mayor's race and other key elections hit the...

Seattle Now ·

2025/10/28

A week from today, ballots are due for a consequential election in Seattle.Voters will decide whether to keep Mayor Bruce Harrell for another four years or elect progressive challenger Katie Wilson. KUOW politics editor Cat Smith is here to break down several key races as we hit the homestretch. 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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10:32

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/10/28

Amazon might be laying off thousands of employees this week, the National Guard can't enter Portland until at least tomorrow evening, and Halloween is going to be wet. 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

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16:30

Amazon plans to replace workers with robots

Seattle Now ·

2025/10/27

Amazon’s rapid growth has transformed Seattle and the country’s workforce. Soon, that growth might not include human employees. Their 10-year plan involves more robots, and potentially fewer human workers. We’ll talk with New York Times tech reporter Karen Weise about what she found out. 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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44:30

Weekend Listen: Seattle’s mayoral candidates on...

Seattle Now ·

2025/10/25

It’s election season. So today, we’re bringing you a candidate debate hosted bySoundside's Libby Denkmann. This week, the candidates for Seattle mayor came to the KUOW studio. Seattle hasn't had a two term mayor since Greg Nickels, who won a second term nearly two decades ago. Incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell is trying to break the streak of one-term mayors… His opponent is Katie Wilson. She founded the nonprofit Transit Riders Union and serves as its chair. Listen to debates and

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12:10

Friday Evening Headlines

Seattle Now ·

2025/10/24

Furloughed federal workers volunteer in Seattle, former Microsoft executive named in Epstein flight logs, and we visit a backyard fight club that serves up more than punches. 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,

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