This week…

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun got grilled by a Senate Subcommittee, and we found out more about how the company has been operating lately.

Students at at least one middle school will have to leave their phones in a secure pouch to prevent scrolling during school hours.

And beloved Seattle institution Scarecrow Video needs some help to keep the doors open.

Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.

This week…
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun got grilled by a Senate Subcommittee, and we found out more about how the company has been operating lately.
Students at at least one middle school will have to leave their phones in a secure pouch to prevent scrolling during school hours.
And beloved Seattle institution Scarecrow Video needs some help to keep the doors open.
Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.

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 Tan Vinh and Lex Vaughn

This year marks the first Black History month BlackPast.org has faced without its founder Dr. Quintard Taylor.

The site was created in Seattle almost 20 years ago and it continues to preserve and protect Black history.

We’ll get into how the site is facing both old and new challenges to the legitimacy of Black history with BlackPast Executive Director LaNesha McCoy DeBardelaben.

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This year marks the first Black History month <a href="http://blackpast.org">BlackPast.org</a> has faced without its founder Dr. Quintard Taylor.
The site was created in Seattle almost 20 years ago and it continues to preserve and protect Black history.
We&rsquo;ll get into how the site is facing both old and new challenges to the legitimacy of Black history with BlackPast Executive Director LaNesha McCoy DeBardelaben.
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 year marks the first Black History month BlackPast.org has faced without its founder Dr. Quintard Taylor.  The site was created in Seattle almost 20 years ago and it continues to preserve and protect Black history.  We’ll get into how the site is facing both old and new challenges to the legitimacy of Black history with BlackPast Executive Director LaNesha McCoy DeBardelaben.

Blackpast.org looks to its future

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.

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.

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.

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