Layoffs have sent a shockwave through the tech sector. 

Thousands of workers around Puget Sound are suddenly or soon to be out of work. 

Puget Sound Business Journal Tech reporter Rick Morgan is here to talk about what’s next for laid off workers.

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Layoffs have sent a shockwave through the tech sector.&nbsp;
Thousands of workers around Puget Sound are suddenly or soon to be out of work.&nbsp;
Puget Sound Business Journal Tech reporter Rick Morgan is here to talk about what&rsquo;s next for laid off workers.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
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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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Layoffs have sent a shockwave through the tech sector.   Thousands of workers around Puget Sound are suddenly or soon to be out of work.   Puget Sound Business Journal Tech reporter Rick Morgan is here to talk about what’s next for laid off workers.

How are unemployed tech workers finding new opportunities?

This week… Costco is bringing a new oversized item to the food court.

Pike Place Market is inviting visitors to Sip and Stroll some weekends through the summer.

And the Mariners are bringing back that old school feeling with a live organist.

KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher and Seattle Now Senior Producer Andy Hurst are here to break down the week.

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This week&hellip; Costco is bringing a new oversized item to the food court.
Pike Place Market is inviting visitors to Sip and Stroll some weekends through the summer.
And the Mariners are bringing back that old school feeling with a live organist.
KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher and Seattle Now Senior Producer Andy Hurst 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>.

This week… Costco is bringing a new oversized item to the food court.  Pike Place Market is inviting visitors to Sip and Stroll some weekends through the summer.  And the Mariners are bringing back that old school feeling with a live organist.  KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher and Seattle Now Senior Producer Andy Hurst are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Phyllis Fletcher and Andy Hurst

SPS to close one if its alternative high schools, Boeing ordered to pay nearly $50 million to family of crash victim, and you may be able to watch the World Cup from a "floating pitch" in Seattle.

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

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SPS to close one if its alternative high schools, Boeing <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/jury-orders-boeing-to-pay-49-5-million-to-family-of-737-max-crash-victim">ordered to pay</a> nearly $50 million to family of crash victim, and you may be able to watch the World Cup from a <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-will-host-a-floating-world-cup-fan-zone-on-the-city-s-waterfront">"floating pitch"</a> in Seattle.
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.&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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SPS to close one if its alternative high schools, Boeing ordered to pay nearly $50 million to family of crash victim, and you may be able to watch the World Cup from a "floating pitch" in Seattle.

Thursday Evening Headlines

You can find little free food pantries all around Seattle neighborhoods. They’re a great place to stock up on a few things or to donate ingredients to a neighbor.

Researchers at the University of Washington just launched an app to help people find and fill the pantries. They’re hoping to reduce food waste and make these "micropantries" more efficient. I talk with Giacomo Dalla Chiara, one of the researchers behind the project.

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You can find little free food pantries all around Seattle neighborhoods. They&rsquo;re a great place to stock up on a few things or to donate ingredients to a neighbor.
Researchers at the University of Washington just launched an app to help people find and fill the pantries. They&rsquo;re hoping to reduce food waste and make these "micropantries" more efficient. I talk with Giacomo Dalla Chiara, one of the researchers behind the project.
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.&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>.

You can find little free food pantries all around Seattle neighborhoods. They’re a great place to stock up on a few things or to donate ingredients to a neighbor.  Researchers at the University of Washington just launched an app to help people find and fill the pantries. They’re hoping to reduce food waste and make these "micropantries" more efficient. I talk with Giacomo Dalla Chiara, one of the researchers behind the project.

How are unemployed tech workers finding new opportunities?

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