Being incarcerated can be lonely. And in prison, mental isolation can be dangerous.

In Washington prisons, there are lots of educational and social programs to help keep people busy and physically active. 

At Monroe Correctional Facility, a unique songwriting program helps people record their own music, with the help of Eva Walker, KEXP DJ and lead singer of the Black Tones.

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Being incarcerated can be lonely. And in prison, mental isolation can be dangerous.
In Washington prisons, there are lots of educational and social programs to help keep people busy and physically active.&nbsp;
At Monroe Correctional Facility, a unique songwriting program helps people record their own music, with the help of Eva Walker, KEXP DJ and lead singer of the Black Tones.
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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.

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Being incarcerated can be lonely. And in prison, mental isolation can be dangerous.  In Washington prisons, there are lots of educational and social programs to help keep people busy and physically active.   At Monroe Correctional Facility, a unique songwriting program helps people record their own music, with the help of Eva Walker, KEXP DJ and lead singer of the Black Tones.

How a KEXP DJ helps incarcerated people make music

Gov. Ferguson warns of rising daycare costs if millionaires tax is repealed, UW wants more input before changing student code-of-conduct rules, and people leaving King County jail need ‘a lifeline.’ Now, Medicaid will pay for one.

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Gov. Ferguson <a href="https://www.kuow.org/elections/2026-10-20/wa-daycare-costs-would-rise-if-millionaires-tax-repealed-gov-ferguson-says">warns of rising daycare costs</a> if millionaires tax is repealed, UW <a href="https://www.kuow.org/education/2026-10-20/uw-extends-comment-period-as-students-challenge-code-of-conduct-rules">wants more input</a> before changing student code-of-conduct rules, and people leaving King County jail need &lsquo;a lifeline.&rsquo; Now, <a href="https://www.kuow.org/health/2026-10-19/people-leaving-king-county-jail-need-a-lifeline-now-medicaid-will-pay-for-one">Medicaid will pay for one</a>.
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Gov. Ferguson warns of rising daycare costs if millionaires tax is repealed, UW wants more input before changing student code-of-conduct rules, and people leaving King County jail need ‘a lifeline.’ Now, Medicaid will pay for one.

Tuesday Evening Headlines

The Seattle City Council is diving into the details of Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed $9.1 billion budget for 2027. The proposal attempts to remedy a $175 million deficit in the general fund. There’s a lot to talk about before the full council votes on November 20th. We break it down with Publicola co-founder and editor Erica C. Barnett who's been covering the discourse.

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The Seattle City Council is diving into the details of Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed $9.1 billion budget for 2027.&nbsp;The proposal attempts to remedy a $175 million deficit in the general fund.&nbsp;There&rsquo;s a lot to talk about before the full council votes on November 20th. We break it down with <a href="https://publicola.com/">Publicola</a> co-founder and editor Erica C. Barnett who's been <a href="https://publicola.com/2026/10/14/council-critics-accuse-wilson-of-creating-the-unfund-budget/">covering the discourse</a>.
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The Seattle City Council is diving into the details of Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed $9.1 billion budget for 2027. The proposal attempts to remedy a $175 million deficit in the general fund. There’s a lot to talk about before the full council votes on November 20th. We break it down with Publicola co-founder and editor Erica C. Barnett who's been covering the discourse.

Councilmembers wrangle over Mayor Wilson's first budget proposal

A Port Townsend paper mill broke the law, the family of the teenager who died at Gas Works Park last year is again suing the city of Seattle, and a look at Senator Patty Murray's efforts to strengthen the country's public health system.

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

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A Port Townsend paper mill broke the law, the family of the teenager who died at Gas Works Park last year is again suing the city of Seattle, and a look at Senator Patty Murray's efforts to strengthen the country's public health system.
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. <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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A Port Townsend paper mill broke the law, the family of the teenager who died at Gas Works Park last year is again suing the city of Seattle, and a look at Senator Patty Murray's efforts to strengthen the country's public health system.

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