This week…

Southern Resident killer whale J-35 is in mourning after losing a days-old calf.

And Amazon’s Return To Office mandate began Thursday, and it’s going to change a whole lot in Seattle.

Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Your Last Meal host Rachel Belle are here to ring in the new year.

This week&hellip;
Southern Resident killer whale J-35 is in mourning after losing a days-old calf.
And Amazon&rsquo;s Return To Office mandate began Thursday, and it&rsquo;s going to change a whole lot in Seattle.
Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Your Last Meal host Rachel Belle are here to ring in the new year.

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.

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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Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Rachel Belle

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW show, Soundside…

Like local officials everywhere, King County is navigating a shifting relationship with the federal government and the possibility that an immigration enforcement surge could happen here. 

Soundside’s Libby Denkmann spoke to Leesa Manion and Gary Ernsdorff from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office.

Listen to more Soundside here.

Soundside is produced by Sarah Leibovitz, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healey, Hans Anderson, Jed Kim and Maleeha Syed.

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Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from another KUOW show, Soundside&hellip;
Like local officials everywhere, King County is navigating a shifting relationship with the federal government and the possibility that an immigration enforcement surge could happen here.&nbsp;
Soundside&rsquo;s Libby Denkmann spoke to Leesa Manion and Gary Ernsdorff from the King County Prosecuting Attorney&rsquo;s office.
<a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/soundside">Listen to more Soundside here.</a>
Soundside is produced by Sarah Leibovitz, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healey, Hans Anderson, Jed Kim and Maleeha Syed.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> 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 at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW show, Soundside…  Like local officials everywhere, King County is navigating a shifting relationship with the federal government and the possibility that an immigration enforcement surge could happen here.   Soundside’s Libby Denkmann spoke to Leesa Manion and Gary Ernsdorff from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. 

Weekend Listen: King County Prosecutors Office prepares for a potential immigration enforcement surge

WA lawmakers react to SCOTUS tariff ruling, Tukwila considers ban on building new detention facilities, and crime victim advocates worry about funding cuts.

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 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 at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

WA lawmakers <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/supreme-court-ruling-against-trump-tariffs-lauded-by-some-wa-lawmakers">react</a> to SCOTUS tariff ruling, Tukwila considers ban on building new detention facilities, and crime victim advocates worry about funding cuts.
It&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&nbsp;
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback">&nbsp;leave us feedback online</a>.

WA lawmakers react to SCOTUS tariff ruling, Tukwila considers ban on building new detention facilities, and crime victim advocates worry about funding cuts.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

Seattle has cleared the path for cafes and corner stores on residential streets.

The Seattle Torrent have their fingerprints all over Team USA Women's Hockey.

And Seattle knows how to party… But the city says we left behind a bunch of trash at the Seahawks parade.

Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and KUOW Producer Jason Burrows are here to break down the week.

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 at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

This week&hellip;
Seattle has cleared the path for cafes and corner stores on residential streets.
The Seattle Torrent have their fingerprints all over Team USA Women's Hockey.
And Seattle knows how to party&hellip; But the city says we left behind a bunch of trash at the Seahawks parade.
Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and KUOW Producer Jason Burrows are here to break down the week.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> 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 at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

This week…  Seattle has cleared the path for cafes and corner stores on residential streets.  The Seattle Torrent have their fingerprints all over Team USA Women's Hockey.  And Seattle knows how to party… But the city says we left behind a bunch of trash at the Seahawks parade.  Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and KUOW Producer Jason Burrows are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Rachel Belle

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