Weekend Listen: Washington's Legislature is part-time but some want change after 'brutal sessions,’ and Makah Tribe prepares for whale hunt while federal permit remains in limbo

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… First, Washington's Legislature works just a few months per year, which means most lawmakers have day jobs on the side.  And finally, a story about a traditional whale hunt for Washington’s Makah tribe. We can only make Seattle Now becau…

Friday Evening Headlines

SeaTac Airport expects big crowds this weekend, Seattle battery manufacturer fined for exposing employees to toxic lead dust, and the Mariners unveil Ichiro statue, which immediately breaks. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make S…

Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Joe Veyera

This week… Washington's summer weather outlook is dangerously dry. A very small local restaurant got a glowing review from the New York Times. And why did the Greenwood Fred Meyer take the handles off of their paper bags? Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vin and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here t…

Thursday Evening Headlines

New lawsuit challenges millionaires tax, Mayor Wilson announces new shelter site in Interbay, and  Seattle Storm broadcaster Elise Woodward is leaving for Portland. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listene…

Meet some of the wrestlers reviving Sumo in Seattle

Sumo tournaments in Seattle have a long history. And they’re growing in popularity. We’ll take a trip to a Rain City Sumo practice and meet some wrestlers. 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 l…

Wednesday Evening Headlines

WA declares an emergency drought, masked ICE agents arrest man at Seattle Immigration Court, and legendary mountain climber Jim Whittaker dies. 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 us. Tap he…

Washington is betting against the rise of prediction markets

Gambling in Washington state can be a challenge - if you want to bet on your favorite sports team, you have to physically go to a casino. But prediction markets like Kalshi and Robinhood are just a download away.  They say they’re different from traditional gambling apps and are willing to go to …

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Iranian Americans protest at Seattle City Hall, Snohomish County says the months-long measles outbreak has ended, and the Seattle Japanese Garden will temporarily close this summer. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle No…

This ferry from WA to B.C. is running 7 years late

Before the pandemic, you could take a Washington State Ferry from Anacortes to Sidney, British Columbia. We’ve just entered the 7th season without service. Now, some ferry riders are suing. We talk with journalist Tom Banse who's written about this for the Washington State Standard. We can only ma…

Monday Evening Headlines

3 Gray whales died over the last few days, Tacoma wants Sound Transit to expand light rail service south, and the fire season forecast is smoky. 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 us. Tap h…