Gov. Ferguson touts proposal to ban phones in schools, Seattle U drops diversity question from admission application, and WA immigrants continue traditional Barbacoa. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Vaughan Jones.

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Gov. Ferguson touts proposal to ban phones in schools, Seattle U <a href="https://www.kuow.org/education/2026-10-02/seattle-university-latest-school-to-drop-diversity-question-from-admissions-application">drops diversity question</a> from admission application, and WA immigrants <a href="https://www.kuow.org/immigration/2026-09-30/wa-immigrants-continue-traditional-barbacoa-despite-looming-threats-of-deportation">continue traditional Barbacoa</a>.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Vaughan Jones.
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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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Gov. Ferguson touts proposal to ban phones in schools, Seattle U drops diversity question from admission application, and WA immigrants continue traditional Barbacoa.

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Today, we’re helping you prep for next month’s election with KUOW’s Soundside.

This November, Sen. Jamie Pedersen will defend his seat in Seattle's 43rd Legislative District against a challenger who believes he's not progressive enough. 

Hannah Sabio-Howell, a labor activist and former legislative aide, is running to unseat Pedersen, who has represented the district for nearly two decades. 

The two sat down for separate interviews with Soundside to share why they think they're the best fit for the progressive district. 

Soundside is made by Libby Denkmann, David Kroman, Sarah Leibovitz, Hans Anderson, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healy, Jed Kim, and Maleeha Syed.

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Today, we&rsquo;re helping you prep for <a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcast/soundside">next month&rsquo;s election with KUOW&rsquo;s Soundside.</a>
This November, Sen. Jamie Pedersen will defend his seat in Seattle's 43rd Legislative District against a challenger who believes he's not progressive enough.&nbsp;
Hannah Sabio-Howell, a labor activist and former legislative aide, is running to unseat Pedersen, who has represented the district for nearly two decades.&nbsp;
The two sat down for separate interviews with Soundside to share why they think they're the best fit for the progressive district.&nbsp;
Soundside is made by Libby Denkmann, David Kroman, Sarah Leibovitz, Hans Anderson, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healy, Jed Kim, and Maleeha Syed.
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>

Today, we’re helping you prep for next month’s election with KUOW’s “Soundside.”  This November, Sen. Jamie Pedersen will defend his seat in Seattle's 43rd Legislative District against a challenger who believes he's not progressive enough.   Hannah Sabio-Howell, a labor activist and former legislative aide, is running to unseat Pedersen, who has represented the district for nearly two decades.   The two sat down for separate interviews with Soundside to share why they think they're the best fit for the progressive district. 

The candidates for Washington’s 43rd Legislative District talk affordability, policy and progressive politics

This week…

Light Rail arrived in Seattle’s Pinehurst neighborhood.

State-of-the-art trains are rolling on the Amtrak's Cascade Route. 

And Seattle pizza joints collabed with other popular chains to bring us some specialty pizzas.

UW Marketing Professor Jeff Shulman and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones 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;
Light Rail arrived in Seattle&rsquo;s Pinehurst neighborhood.
State-of-the-art trains are rolling on the Amtrak's Cascade Route.&nbsp;
And Seattle pizza joints collabed with other popular chains to bring us some specialty pizzas.
UW Marketing Professor Jeff Shulman and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones 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>

This week…  Light Rail arrived in Seattle’s Pinehurst neighborhood.  State-of-the-art trains are rolling on the Amtrak's Cascade Route.   And Seattle pizza joints collabed with other popular chains to bring us some specialty pizzas.  UW Marketing Professor Jeff Shulman and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Jeff Shulman and Vaughan Jones

Federal judge in Seattle reinstates fired U.S. Attorney, thousands of WA residents expected to lose Medicaid, and slow down Bellevue -- new speed cameras are watching.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Vote for Seattle Now to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award!

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Federal judge in Seattle <a href="https://www.kuow.org/law/2026-10-01/federal-judge-in-seattle-reinstates-fired-u-s-attorney-in-rebuke-to-trump-administration">reinstates</a> fired U.S. Attorney, thousands of WA residents <a href="https://www.kuow.org/health/2026-09-30/14-000-wa-residents-expected-to-lose-medicaid-oct-1">expected to lose Medicaid</a>, and slow down Bellevue -- <a href="https://www.kuow.org/crime/2026-09-30/slow-down-bellevue-new-speed-cameras-are-watching">new speed cameras are watching</a>.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
Vote for Seattle Now&nbsp;<a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/local-news">to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award!</a>
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;
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Federal judge in Seattle reinstates fired U.S. Attorney, thousands of WA residents expected to lose Medicaid, and slow down Bellevue -- new speed cameras are watching.

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