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.
The PNW is a hotspot for female solo travel
Fall is an underrated time to travel, and solo travel is on the rise.
We’ll hear why the Pacific Northwest is a top destination for female solo travelers from local travel writer Susan Stephens.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Mayor Wilson unveils budget proposal, Seattle bans algorithmic grocery pricing, and Seattle's World Cup matches brought in nearly $900 million dollars.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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SOAP and SODA were supposed to improve public safety. Are they?
Two years ago, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed two exclusion laws into effect in Seattle.
SOAP and SODA were meant to deter drug use and prostitution.
Lately they haven’t gotten much use.
KUOW digital reporter Cornelius Hocker will explain why.
Read more of his reporting here.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Seattle Public Schools is further restricting screen access for some children, more Microsoft layoffs are coming in the XBOX division, and the Washington state GOP wants to hold a special session on rising gas and diesel prices.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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KUOW investigates: Who killed Antonio Mays Jr. at CHOP?
In 2020, 16-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. was shot and killed at CHOP – the protest zone that emerged on Capitol Hill. No one has ever been arrested or charged, despite an abundance of witnesses. The new podcast “We Keep Us Safe” searches for answers. KUOW's Will James talks with us about the eight-part series, which is a collaboration with NPR and the Seattle Times.
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Monday Evening Headlines
Kenyan immigrants in Washington are seeing increased ICE detainment, Pierce County started an annual summit this Suicide Prevention Month, and check your frozen pasta -- it might be contaminated with listeria.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Amazon began by selling books. Now, it's scanning and destroying them for AI
Microsoft workers reportedly were concerned about how its partner Open AI was obtaining its training data.
They called it the “largest theft of labor in human history.”
And AI companies aren’t just looking for training data on the internet.
404 Media recently uncovered how Amazon is scrapping data from physical books, then destroying them.
Emanuel Maiberg uncovered this and we’ll talk to him in a minute.
Read his reporting here.
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My own private Keanu Reeves film fest
The Seattle Art Museum is featuring the films of Keanu Reeves this fall. On select Friday nights, SAM will screen eight of his movies in a festival they're calling "Excellent Adventures: Celebrating Keanu Reeves," at the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park.
Like the greatest works of art, Keanu Reeves can be polarizing. Is he good? At acting? KUOW's Dyer Oxley spoke with local film critics Timothy Hall, The People's Critic, and Li Lai with Common Sense Media and Mediaversity. They ponder Keanu's approach to his craft and spotlight some of his lesser-known gems.
Mother killed at Seattle Center mass shooting remembered as a ‘light in the darkness,’ a bitter battle is brewing in one of Washington state’s last swing districts, and residents of this rural Washington town want their ‘mayor’ out of ICE detention
Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.
First, a Seattle family is celebrating the life of Ashley Whitehead. She was one of the three people killed at the Seattle Center mass shooting in July.
Next, true battleground districts are rare in today's politics… Washington state's “swingiest” area could see a big shift this fall.
And finally, a familiar face at a rural Washington gas station has disappeared. Immigration enforcement arrested him last month. Now the small town of Conway is fighting to get him released.
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Friday Evening Headlines
A Washington state lawmaker is in trouble for alleged harassment, new food safety regulations are coming for King County restaurants, and the city is launching an effort to increase the number of groceries in underserved neighborhoods.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and David Lewis
This week…
Seattle rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opener from Ed Sheeran’s latest arena tour.
The Egyptian Theater is coming back to show “the best of the best and the best of the worst.”
And Sea-Tac Airport is doing away with its popular program Spot Saver program.
Arts Reporter Jas Keimig and Historian David Lewis are here to break down the week.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Natural gas initiative ruled unconstitutional, Port Townsend paper mill fined over polluted wastewater, and can Mayor Wilson make housing more affordable for renters?
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Mayor Wilson, city council unveil plans to curb gun violence
This week, both the Seattle City Council and Mayor Katie Wilson have pushed forward plans to reduce gun violence in the city.
We’ll get into the details of both plans with KUOW’s Amy Radil.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Newly released SPD texts show confusion following Bite of Seattle shooting, Seattle extends civil rights to polyamorous people, and it's the second worst wildfire season on record in WA.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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As experts sound the alarm on AI, where does Seattle fit in?
It may sound like science fiction…
But a former AI researcher says there’s a real chance that the intelligence being developed could make humans extinct by the end of the decade.
Seattle is one of the country’s AI hubs, with Microsoft and its partners Open AI and Anthropic leading the way on research.
KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg is here to help us understand the possibilities.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Mayor Wilson unveils gun violence strategy, Gates Foundation launches $1 billion AI initiative, and four supporting artists quit Ed Sheeran tour in support of Macklemore.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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For many, the price of health insurance is about to skyrocket
If you work for yourself or your employer doesn’t provide health coverage, you likely get your insurance through the state’s health exchange. Starting next year, the cost of those insurance plans are going up on average by 22%. For some advice on how to navigate the rising costs, we talk with Daphne Pie, access and outreach manager for Public Health, Seattle & King County. She helps oversee the county’s healthcare navigator program.
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Monday Evening Headlines
Elected officials and business leaders met in Seattle to talk about boosting the local economy, several unions in the state are closer to settling contracts, and Macklemore is no longer opening Ed Sheeran's tour.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Canada's ports are poised to dominate West Coast container shipping
The US and Canada are in a full trade war.
Turns out, Canada’s been prepping for years.
The country’s been increasing container import and export infrastructure on the West coast.
Meanwhile, shipping container cargo traffic is down in Seattle and Tacoma.
We’ll talk about what it all means with Seattle Times reporter Gregory Scruggs.
Read his reporting here.
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Pessimist or prophet? A decades-old critique of big tech is back on bookshelves
One of the hottest books in Seattle right now came out 26 years ago. Cyberselfish first hit bookstores in 2000, when new technologies seemed to be emerging every other day. Author Paulina Borsook saw another side to all that rah-rah innovation; the full title of her book is Cyberselfish: A Critical Romp through the Terribly Libertarian Culture of High Tech.
The e-book at The Seattle Public Library is tied up for months, and used copies have been hard to come by. But Cyberselfish has been reprinted and will be available again on Sept. 15.
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San Juan Islands residents brave ferry lines, medevacs to get to the doctor, ways to stay cool in Seattle without A/C, Northwest researchers develop vaccines to prevent opioid overdose and support addiction recovery
Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.
First, people who live in the San Juan Islands in northwest Washington state enjoy a uniquely remote way of life. But their separation from the mainland can be a problem when it comes to getting timely health care.
Next, as the weather gets cooler, now may be a good time to prepare for the next heat wave. If you’ve made it this far with minimal A-C – we’ve got some tips to keep you going strong.
And finally, opioid addiction is one of t...
Friday Evening Headlines
Seattle leaders honor 9/11 victims and first responders, WA heat deaths last year may be four times higher than CDC numbers, and speed cameras are coming to three Seattle locations in 2027.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Betty Wetter
This week…
Sound Transit says Light Rail to the eastside is killing fish.
Seattle Public Schools is getting a little fancier with its new lunch options.
And Beth's Cafe is back to 24/7 service… 12 egg omelette, coming up.
Drag Artist Betty Wetter and Stranger Editor Vivian McCall are here to break down the week.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Regulators won't allow Seattle cement plant to burn more tires, ACA insurance plans will get more expensive next year, and the Seahawks win a nail biter.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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ICE is quietly detaining more people in WA
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are making an effort to draw less attention to their work.
But arrests in Washington are increasing and tactics for keeping people detained are shifting.
KUOW’s Gustavo Segraro will tell us more.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Mayor Wilson addresses gun violence, WA sues the Trump Administration over endangered species, and Amazon's facing another class action lawsuit.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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The Seahawks won it all. Can they do it again?
How do you follow up a dream season that ended in a Super Bowl win? The Seahawks shocked just about everyone last year. And yet again, they’re being overlooked by the national media. Michael-Shawn Dugar is here to explain what might be in store for the Seahawks this season. He’s an enterprise reporter for the Athletic and author of the new book “12 As One” which chronicles their Super Bowl run.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Seattle police are looking into multiple shootings in the Belltown neighborhood over the weekend, Washington is joining a lawsuit against the streamlining of new data centers, and changes are coming to the tech at the Seattle Public Library.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Sound Transit needs federal dollars to expand. That might be a problem
Sound Transit has big plans for the next several decades.
But big plans have big price tags that the agency hopes to split with the federal government.
The problem is, the federal government has stopped approving Capital Investment Grants since Trump took office.
We’ll get into what that means with former Sound Transit CEO and former Federal Transit Administration administrator Peter Rogoff.
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Enter the lab trying to take gene editing from saving hundreds to saving millions
Today we're bringing you a special episode of KUOW's newest podcast Pocket Science.
Pocket Science explores the weird and groundbreaking work scientists are doing right in our Pacific Northwest backyard.
This episode is about gene editting.
It’s a mystery scientists have cracked to stop genetic mutations and cure diseases.
But there remains a massive accessibility issue for most people.
For example, over a hundred people have been cured of sickle cell anemia, but over 8 million people still have it.
Pocket Science host Gabriel Spitzer takes us to...
Jenna Hanchard's debut film stars Black girl grief, liberation, and herself
As a new mom, juggling new identities, Jenna Hanchard began to wonder, “how do I come home to myself?”
That question became a creative spark that eventually led to her new film, "To Dress a Wound." Hanchard spoke with KUOW's Jeannie Yandel about how her process began after the birth of her second child...with writing poetry.
You can see Jenna Hanchard’s film, "To Dress a Wound," at Northwest Film Forum on Capitol Hill September 23 and 26. It premieres with the Local Sightings Film Festival, which features films and filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest.
Jenn...
Finding loved ones' remains in wildfire ashes, Vancouver high school maritime program embarks on Year 2, and families reflect on impact of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Today, we’re bringing you the best from newsrooms across Washington…
First, an unusual wildfire recovery organization arrived in Spokane this past weekend. The Alta Heritage Foundation helps people recover their cremated loved ones from homes destroyed by wildfires.
Next, it's back to school season. That means many high school juniors and seniors are starting to think about college. But a maritime trade program in Clark County, Washington is charting a different course.
And finally, Dolly Parton had a direct philanthropic impact on our region… Her Imagination Library serves millions of children nationwide, includi...
Friday Evening Headlines
Bumbershoot visitors will see beefed up security at Seattle Center, light rail across Lake Washington is killing fish, and three Seattle research institutions are splitting a nearly $100 million grant.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.
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Casual Friday with Zaki Hamid and Andy Hurst
This week…
Seattle's students are back to school after a last-minute deal.
Seahawks kick-off is right around the corner.
And Whidbey Island's most famous, witch-y movie Practical Magic is getting a sequel.
We’ve got a couple of KUOW’s biggest Seahawks fans, Zaki Hamid and Andy Hurst, here to break down the week.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Gov. Ferguson signs executive order to help with Medicaid cuts, local teen arrested for suspicion of starting deadly wildfire, and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez could face discipline from her own party.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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After 50 years, Wild Waves' last splash is on Monday
Wild Waves in Federal Way is closing for good on Monday.
Seattle Now partnered with Vanishing Seattle’s Cynthia Brothers talk about what the Pacific Northwest water park has meant to generations of Seattelites.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
School begins as teachers and SPS agree to tentative contract, record number of WA mail-in ballots went uncounted after primary election, and employees at MOHAI say they're unionizing.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Light Rail fare-dodgers beware, turnstiles are coming
Fare-dodgers beware: Sound Transit wants its $3 from you.
A lot of people aren’t paying, and there are a lot of new stops to build, so the agency is going the way of the New York City Subway: fare gates.
We’ll hear more about Sound Transit’s newest money-making plan from KUOW’s Casey Martin.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Teen charged with assault at Seattle Center shooting to remain in youth jail, overdose recovery center connects hundreds to medication in first year, and Amazon is being sued by WA.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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A Super El Niño is coming. Here's what that means for WA
As summer slips away into autumn, you may be thinking about the changing weather. If you’re looking ahead to winter, buckle up. NOAA forecasters are predicting a so called Super El Niño. That’s likely to mean a warmer than usual winter in the Northwest, which would have major impacts on snowpack. To learn more, we talk with Seattle meteorologist Scott Sistek, who writes at Emerald City Weather.
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