KUOW Special: Five years later, the COVID pandemic is still with us

On Saturdays, Seattle Now is bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… Five years ago, Washington found itself at the leading edge of a once-in-a-century pandemic.  The rapid spread of COVID, and the lockdowns that followed, shaped our communities, our health and our work for years to come. …

Friday Evening Headlines

Changes to parents' rights law heads to Gov. Ferguson, number of lobbyists in Olympia is growing, and WA residents will soon have the "right to repair." 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 …

Casual Friday with Danielle Marie Holland and Chase Hutchinson

This week… In a shocking twist, Pike Place will be free of most car traffic until the end of summer. Corporate sponsors are hesitating to give money to Seattle Pride. And the Woodland Park Zoo is celebrating its 40th year of selling… compost that comes from its animals. Author Danielle Marie Ho…

Thursday Evening Headlines

WA international students sue the Trump Administration, parents call for better enrollment management at Seattle Public Schools, and nearby residents of Denny Blaine Park are suing the City of Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can…

Seattle bookstores aren’t just surviving, they’re thriving

On Saturday, Seattle area readers are celebrating Independent Bookstore Day. There’s the Passport Challenge -- an attempt to visit all 29 participating bookstores in the Puget Sound Region, and get a stamp from each one. We talk with Tom Nissley, owner of Phinney Books about why Seattle's independe…

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Homebuyers are gaining more sway in Seattle's housing market, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center's Women's Health Initiative faces cuts, and lines to get a REALID in Washington are long. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle No…

Seattle cleared 2,500 homeless encampments last year. Is it helping?

In 2021, Seattle reported 72 homeless encampment removals for the entire year. Last year, the city removed more than 2,500 encampments.  The steady increase from that low in 2021 is the result of a change in approach from the mayor's office.  Whether it's successful depends on who you ask. Seat…

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Mayor Harrell announces new climate measures, Pike Place Market goes temporarily car-free, and the Seattle Kraken are looking for a new head coach, again. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support…

When WA docs are investigated, patients are left in the dark

Two years ago, a Seattle doctor was investigated for fertility fraud. While the state investigated, he continued to see patients who were unaware of the allegations. KUOW reporters Katie Campbell and Diana Opong looked into how this case highlights the tension between a doctor’s right to due proce…

Monday Evening Headlines

Proposal to keep trans athletes out of girls' sports fails in WA, state lands commish calls Trump's logging order "bluster," and there's a new passenger ferry to the San Juan Islands.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle…