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 Chase Burns are here to break down the week.

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This week, Seattle is late in getting rid of gas-powered leaf-blowers.&nbsp;
A Seattle tour guide lost big on Jeopardy!&nbsp;
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 Chase Burns 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>.

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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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 Chase Burns are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Chase Burns

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.

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Oregon officials condemn <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/federal-agents-shoot-2-people-in-east-portland">Border Patrol shooting</a> 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.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
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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. 

Friday 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 roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Federal agents <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/federal-agents-shoot-2-people-in-east-portland">shoot two people</a> 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. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTRUfVVgd4H/">announced</a> he would be staying at the University of Washington.
It&rsquo;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.&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>.

Federal agents shoot two people in Portland, Mayor Katie Wilson supports a capital gains tax, and Microsoft denies reports of mass layoffs.

Thursday Evening Headlines

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 conundrum for the Washington State Standard.

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Washington State Ferries is having a tough time selling two decommissioned boats that have been on the market for more than four years.&nbsp;Washington&rsquo;s current fleet is aging.&nbsp;As more ferries are retired, finding the right owner presents a major challenge.&nbsp;Journalist Tom Banse&nbsp;<a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/24/for-sale-two-retired-state-ferries-dreamers-need-not-apply/">wrote about this conundrum</a> for the Washington State Standard.
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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>.

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 conundrum for the Washington State Standard.

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