This week…

Sound Transit says Light Rail to the eastside is killing fish. 

Seattle Public Schools is getting a little fancier with its new lunch options.

And Beth's Cafe is back to 24/7 service… 12 egg omelette, coming up.

Drag Artist Betty Wetter and Stranger Editor Vivian McCall 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 or on the KUOW App.

This week&hellip;
Sound Transit says Light Rail to the eastside is killing fish.&nbsp;
Seattle Public Schools is getting a little fancier with its new lunch options.
And Beth's Cafe is back to 24/7 service&hellip; 12 egg omelette, coming up.
Drag Artist Betty Wetter and Stranger Editor Vivian McCall are here to break down the week.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> 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 <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> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</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…  Sound Transit says Light Rail to the eastside is killing fish.   Seattle Public Schools is getting a little fancier with its new lunch options.  And Beth's Cafe is back to 24/7 service… 12 egg omelette, coming up.  Drag Artist Betty Wetter and Stranger Editor Vivian McCall are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Betty Wetter

Regulators won't allow Seattle cement plant to burn more tires, ACA insurance plans will get more expensive next year, and the Seahawks win a nail biter. 

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 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 or on the KUOW App.

Regulators won't allow Seattle cement plant to burn more tires, ACA insurance plans will get more expensive next year, and the Seahawks win a nail biter.&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://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> 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">leave us feedback online</a> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

Regulators won't allow Seattle cement plant to burn more tires, ACA insurance plans will get more expensive next year, and the Seahawks win a nail biter. 

Thursday Evening Headlines

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are making an effort to draw less attention to their work.

But arrests in Washington are increasing and tactics for keeping people detained are shifting. 

KUOW’s Gustavo Segraro will tell us more.

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 or on the KUOW App.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are making an effort to draw less attention to their work.
But arrests in Washington are increasing and tactics for keeping people detained are shifting.&nbsp;
KUOW&rsquo;s Gustavo Segraro will tell us more.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> 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 <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> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are making an effort to draw less attention to their work.  But arrests in Washington are increasing and tactics for keeping people detained are shifting.   KUOW’s Gustavo Segraro will tell us more.

ICE is quietly detaining more people in WA

Mayor Wilson addresses gun violence, WA sues the Trump Administration over endangered species, and Amazon's facing another class action lawsuit.

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 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 or on the KUOW App.

Mayor Wilson addresses gun violence, WA <a href="https://www.kuow.org/environment/2026-09-09/wa-sues-to-prevent-federal-changes-that-would-undercut-endangered-species-act">sues</a> the Trump Administration over endangered species, and Amazon's facing another <a href="https://www.kuow.org/topics/business/2026-09-09/former-amazon-employees-sue-over-alleged-discrimination-against-pregnant-warehouse-workers">class action lawsuit</a>.
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://donate.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> 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">leave us feedback online</a> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

Mayor Wilson addresses gun violence, WA sues the Trump Administration over endangered species, and Amazon's facing another class action lawsuit.

Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Betty Wetter

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