It’s been a busy week for Mayor Katie Wilson. 

And her constituents have a lot of expectations… The new Mayor promised to tackle some of the city’s biggest issues. 

We’ll hear from KUOW Politics Reporter Scott Greenstone on what to look for in Wilson’s first few months leading the city.

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It&rsquo;s been a busy week for Mayor Katie Wilson.&nbsp;
And her constituents have a lot of expectations&hellip; The new Mayor promised to tackle some of the city&rsquo;s biggest issues.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll hear from KUOW Politics Reporter Scott Greenstone on what to look for in Wilson&rsquo;s first few months leading the city.
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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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It’s been a busy week for Mayor Katie Wilson.   And her constituents have a lot of expectations… The new Mayor promised to tackle some of the city’s biggest issues.   We’ll hear from KUOW Politics Reporter Scott Greenstone on what to look for in Wilson’s first few months leading the city.

Katie Wilson has big goals (and expectations) as Seattle's new mayor

Washington State Ferries is having a tough time selling two decommissioned boats that have been on the market for more than four years. Washington’s current fleet is aging. As more ferries are retired, finding the right owner presents a major challenge. Journalist Tom Banse wrote about this conundrum for the Washington State Standard.

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Washington State Ferries is having a tough time selling two decommissioned boats that have been on the market for more than four years.&nbsp;Washington&rsquo;s current fleet is aging.&nbsp;As more ferries are retired, finding the right owner presents a major challenge.&nbsp;Journalist Tom Banse&nbsp;<a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/24/for-sale-two-retired-state-ferries-dreamers-need-not-apply/">wrote about this conundrum</a> for the Washington State Standard.
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Washington State Ferries is having a tough time selling two decommissioned boats that have been on the market for more than four years. Washington’s current fleet is aging. As more ferries are retired, finding the right owner presents a major challenge. Journalist Tom Banse wrote about this conundrum for the Washington State Standard.

Want to buy an old ferry? Serious inquiries only

State Dems want to make it easier to redraw Congressional maps, WA officials issue correction over pollution prevention, and UW remembers goalkeeper Mia Hamant.

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

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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.

State Dems want to make it easier to redraw Congressional maps, WA officials issue correction over pollution prevention, and UW remembers goalkeeper Mia Hamant.
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://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;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">&nbsp;leave us feedback online</a>.

State Dems want to make it easier to redraw Congressional maps, WA officials issue correction over pollution prevention, and UW remembers goalkeeper Mia Hamant.

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WA continues to recommend childhood vaccines despite federal guidance, flu activity is high in WA, and Sen. Patty Murray reflects on the January 6th riot.

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

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WA <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-feds-just-overhauled-the-childhood-vaccine-schedule-wa-is-sticking-with-the-old-one">continues to recommend</a> childhood vaccines despite federal guidance, flu activity is high in WA, and Sen. Patty Murray reflects on the January 6th riot.
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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WA continues to recommend childhood vaccines despite federal guidance, flu activity is high in WA, and Sen. Patty Murray reflects on the January 6th riot.

Katie Wilson has big goals (and expectations) as Seattle's new mayor

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