This week… 

The Seattle City Council approved more housing in the Stadium District.

Capitol Hill Block Party is making some big changes, including making the whole event 21+.

And freeway drivers had to say goodbye to Slothy, an 8-foot tall stuffed animal dangling from a tree near Bellingham.

Author Jodi-Ann Burey and KEXP DJ Eva Walker are here to break down the week.

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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.

This week&hellip;&nbsp;
The Seattle City Council approved more housing in the Stadium District.
Capitol Hill Block Party is making some big changes, including making the whole event 21+.
And freeway drivers had to say goodbye to Slothy, an 8-foot tall stuffed animal dangling from a tree near Bellingham.
Author Jodi-Ann Burey and KEXP DJ Eva Walker 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>.

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

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

Seattle Now

This week…   The Seattle City Council approved more housing in the Stadium District.  Capitol Hill Block Party is making some big changes, including making the whole event 21+.  And freeway drivers had to say goodbye to Slothy, an 8-foot tall stuffed animal dangling from a tree near Bellingham.  Author Jodi-Ann Burey and KEXP DJ Eva Walker are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Eva Walker

On Saturdays, Seattle Now is bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom…

Five years ago, Washington found itself at the leading edge of a once-in-a-century pandemic. 

The rapid spread of COVID, and the lockdowns that followed, shaped our communities, our health and our work for years to come.

It also taught us a lot about ourselves and what it means to be resilient. 

In this hour-long special, we reflect on how the pandemic changed our region and how its effects still show up in our everyday lives.

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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.

On Saturdays, Seattle Now is bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom&hellip;
Five years ago, Washington found itself at the leading edge of a once-in-a-century pandemic.&nbsp;
The rapid spread of COVID, and the lockdowns that followed, shaped our communities, our health and our work for years to come.
It also taught us a lot about ourselves and what it means to be resilient.&nbsp;
In this hour-long special, we reflect on how the pandemic changed our region and how its effects still show up in our everyday lives.
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>.

Five years ago, Washington found itself at the leading edge of a once-in-a-century pandemic.   The rapid spread of COVID, and the lockdowns that followed, shaped our communities, our health and our work for years to come.  It also taught us a lot about ourselves and what it means to be resilient.   In this hour-long special, we reflect on how the pandemic changed our region and how its effects still show up in our everyday lives.

KUOW Special: Five years later, the COVID pandemic is still with us

Changes to parents' rights law heads to Gov. Ferguson, number of lobbyists in Olympia is growing, and WA residents will soon have the "right to repair."

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 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.

Changes to parents' rights law heads to Gov. Ferguson, number of lobbyists in Olympia is growing, and WA residents will soon have the "right to repair."
It&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;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">&nbsp;leave us feedback online</a>.

Changes to parents' rights law heads to Gov. Ferguson, number of lobbyists in Olympia is growing, and WA residents will soon have the "right to repair." It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

In a shocking twist, Pike Place will be free of most car traffic until the end of summer.

Corporate sponsors are hesitating to give money to Seattle Pride.

And the Woodland Park Zoo is celebrating its 40th year of selling… compost that comes from its animals.

Author Danielle Marie Holland and local film critic Chase Hutchison 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;
In a shocking twist, Pike Place will be free of most car traffic until the end of summer.
Corporate sponsors are hesitating to give money to Seattle Pride.
And the Woodland Park Zoo is celebrating its 40th year of selling&hellip; compost that comes from its animals.
Author Danielle Marie Holland and local film critic Chase Hutchison 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…  In a shocking twist, Pike Place will be free of most car traffic until the end of summer.  Corporate sponsors are hesitating to give money to Seattle Pride.  And the Woodland Park Zoo is celebrating its 40th year of selling… compost that comes from its animals.  Author Danielle Marie Holland and local film critic Chase Hutchison are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Eva Walker

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