In Seattle, when you find issues that the city should fix, there’s an app to let them know.

And there are a lot of requests.

So we got curious about how it all works and ended up on a cleanup run with Seattle's Find It, Fix It team.

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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.

In Seattle, when you find issues that the city should fix, there&rsquo;s an app to let them know.
And there are a lot of requests.
So we got curious about how it all works and ended up on a cleanup run with Seattle's Find It, Fix It team.
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.
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>.

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.

Seattle Now

In Seattle, when you find issues that the city should fix, there’s an app to let them know.  And there are a lot of requests.  So we got curious about how it all works and ended up on a cleanup run with Seattle's Find It, Fix It team.

In Seattle, this is how they Find it Fix it

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW podcast, Booming…

The middle class economy is quintessentially American. It’s a whole range of businesses that cropped up to serve the growing middle class after World War II. 

Think coffee and apple pie at your neighborhood diner. Or back-to- school shopping at Sears.  

But companies that cater to the middle class are cratering under the weight of the affordability crisis.  

Why is the middle economy disappearing? And what does it mean for the businesses we love?

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 podcast, Booming&hellip;
The middle class economy is quintessentially American. It&rsquo;s a whole range of businesses that cropped up to serve the growing middle class after World War II.&nbsp;
Think coffee and apple pie at your neighborhood diner. Or back-to- school shopping at Sears.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But companies that cater to the middle class are cratering under the weight of the affordability crisis.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Why is the middle economy disappearing? And what does it mean for the businesses we love?
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 podcast, Booming…  The middle class economy is quintessentially American. It’s a whole range of businesses that cropped up to serve the growing middle class after World War II.   Think coffee and apple pie at your neighborhood diner. Or back-to- school shopping at Sears.    But companies that cater to the middle class are cratering under the weight of the affordability crisis.    Why is the middle economy disappearing? And what does it mean for the businesses we love? 

Weekend Listen: Where have all the diners gone? Examining Seattle’s “K-Shaped” economy

Pedestrian deaths increasing in Seattle, legal scholars call for stronger efforts to protect judges, and Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are separating.

It’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. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Pedestrian deaths <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-s-traffic-deaths-are-climbing-one-city-council-member-wants-an-audit-to-find-out-why">increasing</a> in Seattle, legal scholars call for stronger efforts to protect judges, and Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-sports-power-couple-sue-bird-and-megan-rapinoe-announce-split">separating</a>.
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.

Pedestrian deaths increasing in Seattle, legal scholars call for stronger efforts to protect judges, and Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are separating.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

King County Metro's fare enforcement program is showing unimpressive financial returns.

Bike-only weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard are getting a tune-up.

And in patented Mariners fashion, the reveal of Ichiro's new statue went wrong.

Comedian Phil Burton and Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball 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.

This week&hellip;
King County Metro's fare enforcement program is showing unimpressive financial returns.
Bike-only weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard are getting a tune-up.
And in patented Mariners fashion, the reveal of Ichiro's new statue went wrong.
Comedian Phil Burton and Simply Seattle&rsquo;s Danny Ball 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…  King County Metro's fare enforcement program is showing unimpressive financial returns.  Bike-only weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard are getting a tune-up.  And in patented Mariners fashion, the reveal of Ichiro's new statue went wrong.  Comedian Phil Burton and Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball are here to break down the week.  

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