Seattle Now
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.
Episodes
A non-profit arts organization is celebrating the best Seattle real estate deal in years. Common Area Maintenance purchased an abandoned Belltown building – the El Rey for 20 bucks. The plan is to transform the building into a gallery and event space, and provide affordable housing for artists. We talk about the project with CAM's executive director Timothy Firth.
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The atmospheric river in Western WA is here to stay, World Cup preparations and planning continue, and MOHAI has a new exhibit about motorcycle history.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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The holidays are hectic in the world of baking.
Local shops like Bakery Nouveau countdown the weeks until Christmas with nervous anticipation.
And this year is extra wild.
Bakery Nouveau’s co-owner William Leaman is also coaching Team USA in an international baking competition.
We’ll learn more about that in a minute.
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The small town of Mineral, Washington doesn’t have a lot of residents, or a lot of jobs - but they’re still taking care of each other.
Six rural hospitals in Oregon and Washington have closed their obstetrics units since 2020, including one in northern Oregon earlier this year.
And some colleges, including the University of Washington, have eliminat...
WA recommends Hep-B vaccine for newborns despite CDC panel guidance, Seattle Police launch DUI emphasis patrols, and coyote sightings are on the rise in Seattle.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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This week…
The State AG is warning people against donating to scams disguised as charity.
The Seattle Marathon route changed again, upsetting Magnolia residents.
And some advice for how to make a coyote feel unwelcome.
Seattle Met Food and Drink Editor Naomi Tomky and LiveWire Host Luke Burbank are here to break down the week.
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Crime rates in WA continue to drop, local community colleges are facing budget woes, and Federal Way commuters rejoice for light rail service.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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It’s Nutcracker season at the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
For many, it’s a family tradition.
This year 4 performances of the Nutcracker will feature audio described dance where an artist narrates the live performance.
It helps people who are blind or low vision be more immersed in the experience.
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WA lawmaker proposes payroll tax, Amazon to pay $3.8 million over labor violations, and ocean acidification is speeding up in the Salish Sea.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Saturday marks yet another milestone for Link Light Rail.
Our local 1 and 2 lines have really expanded in the last two years. This time, Sound Transit is heading further south.
We’ll hear more from Seattle Times Transportation Reporter Nick DeShais.
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Costco sues the Trump Administration, Seattle city councilmember Eddie Lin sworn into office, and Seattle area traffic is getting worse.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Holiday shopping season is upon us. Inflation and economic uncertainty are definitely in the mix this year, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t committed to spending. If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, sometimes where you shop can matter just as much as what you buy. Laura Clise is here with some ideas. She’s the CEO and founder of Intentionalist, which connects shoppers with local businesses.
The Olympic pipeline is running again, SeaTac is getting a new city hall, and Seattle businesses had a good holiday weekend.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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In Seattle, when you find issues that the city should fix, there’s an app to let them know.
And there are a lot of requests.
So we got curious about how it all works and ended up on a cleanup run with Seattle's Find It, Fix It team.
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Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW Podcast, Booming.
Our power grid is maxing out. We're plugging in electric cars, massive data centers, and heat pumps all at once.
And the increasing demand is spiking energy bills. But big tech is betting on a solution straight out of science fiction...
Could nuclear fusion fix our growing electricity crisis?
Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg ...
The Neptune Theatre in the U-District is usually a place for touring musicians.
Now a new grant from local arts organizations is opening the door to local music - earlier this year they hosted a Seattle band on stage at the 1,000-person venue for a live recorded show.
Grant winner RUB talked to us about their music, and this opportunity.
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Turkey is central to a Thanksgiving meal, but it's also notoriously hard to cook without losing flavor and moisture. Sushi Kappo Tamura Chef Taichi Kitamura has hacked the Thanksgiving bird, in the most Seattle way. Meet the teriyaki turkey.
Hear the recipe's origin story and what to pair with it on this bonus episode of Seattle Eats.
You can also get the recipe here.
Recommendations for sides:
- Steamy,...
This week…
It's almost Thanksgiving.
We're talking about why fewer people are choosing turkey this year
Which grocery store chain has the best pumpkin pie?
And what on earth is the "Bird Test?"
Author and Blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Cascade PBS host Rachel Belle are back to break down the holiday.
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Today, we have an episode from our friends at Booming. In a recent episode, they reported how young people are choosing trade school over college out of fear of white-collar jobs drying up. Companies appear to be making big bets that AI can replace huge chunks of their workforces. It seems like “go to trade school” has become the new “learn to code.”
But Dan Grossman, professor and vice director of the ...
Washington is home to a growing number of native Hawaiians.
And Polynesian culture and traditions are flourishing in the Pacific Northwest.
Lei makers are keeping busy in the area, weaving lei for celebrations and milestones. Jeannie Yandel talks with the Seattle Times' Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton about how things are going in the lei business.
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