Seattle Now
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.Social links:
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How Sea-Tac Airport is combating chaos with construction
If you’ve taken a trip through Sea-Tac Airport lately, you’ll notice that things are under construction. From widening roadways to revamping the C Concourse, there are a lot of changes being made ahead of this summer’s World Cup… and not a lot of time to do it. Patricia Murphy interviews Seattle …
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Gov. Ferguson gives State of the State address, lawmakers want to regulate AI companions, and the Varsity Theater is closing. 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 …
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Tax the wealthy? New session, big questions for WA lawmakers
The 2026 legislative session kicked off this week in Olympia. State lawmakers have a lot to figure out – especially the budget that’s still underwater. One idea that's getting floated is an income tax on millionaires. Paul Queary is here to explain what lawmakers are getting up to. He’s editor and …
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Monday Evening Headlines
The Seattle-area saw several protests this weekend, a new legislative session brings several new bills, and avalanches are making ski season dangerous. 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…
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Uwajimaya returns to Tacoma, nearly 100 years later
The Asian market Uwajimaya is having a long overdue homecoming, sort of. Plans are in motion to open a new store in Tacoma next year. That's actually where the family-owned business first opened nearly 100 years ago. We’ll talk to Uwajimaya’s CEO, and the Puget Sound Business Journal reporter wh…
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Weekend Listen: A South Seattle family self-deported to Guatemala and a bid rigging scandal in Bellingham may involve ChatGPT
Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… We’ll start with a story about a local family who self-deported to Guatemala earlier this week. The family of 3 and their cat left on Wednesday after losing their asylum case. Casey Martin has the story. Our other story comes from Belli…
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Friday Evening Headlines
Oregon officials condemn Border Patrol shooting in Portland, lawmakers consider new restrictions on automated license plate readers in WA, and star QB Demond Williams Jr. will remain at UW after all. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can o…
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Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Chase Burns
This week, Seattle is late in getting rid of gas-powered leaf-blowers. A Seattle tour guide lost big on Jeopardy! And two Reddit users are trying to answer a burning question: which Seattle Happy Hours are actually worth it? Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Entrepreneur and Drag Queen Ch…
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Federal agents shoot two people in Portland, Mayor Katie Wilson supports a capital gains tax, and Microsoft denies reports of mass layoffs. Note to listeners: this episode was published before Demond Williams Jr. announced he would be staying at the University of Washington. It’s our daily roundu…
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Want to buy an old ferry? Serious inquiries only
Washington State Ferries is having a tough time selling two decommissioned boats that have been on the market for more than four years. Washington’s current fleet is aging. As more ferries are retired, finding the right owner presents a major challenge. Journalist Tom Banse wrote about this conundr…
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