Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle Public Schools and its teachers are still negotiating a new contract days before school starts, Amazon has laid off more Seattle-area workers, and a scene from a weekend gathering in memory of Dolly Parton. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Vaughan Jon…

Will WA's millionaires leave before they're taxed?

As Washington adds taxes that target the wealthy, some of those residents say they’re leaving the state – or at least considering it. But how many millionaires will actually leave? Seattle Times reporters Paul Roberts and Jim Brunner looked into the actual evidence and will share what they’ve fou…

Why is tabletop gaming so big in Seattle?

It’s official: Washington state is the tabletop gaming capital of the world. So says Secretary of State Steve Hobbs–or, as he’s known in Dungeons and Dragons, Happy Tracker Meow Meow. The Seattle region has achieved epic tier status, with international corporations, independent publishers, major co…

Suquamish Tribe-focused curriculum is ready for Washington schools, U.S. Forest Service restructuring impacts research in the Northwest, and Pierce County’s Opioid Task Force disbands, leaving advocates in the lurch

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… First, the Suquamish Tribe has unveiled a new social studies curriculum for neighboring public schools to use. It’s part of a statewide decades-long effort to teach Washington state students tribal history. Next, at least three research a…

Friday Evening Headlines

WA scores legal victory over vote-by-mail, DOJ sues WA over in-state tuition for immigrant students, and fare gates are coming to light rail stations. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Vaughan Jones. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. …

Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Phyllis Fletcher

This week… More speed cameras are coming to Seattle and being vandalized in Bellevue. Seattle saw its last 8PM sunset of the year. And the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, just in time for 85 degree weather. Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher are here to break down …

Thursday Evening Headlines

Recall effort against Mayor Wilson withdrawn by petitioners, Seattle teachers vote to authorize a strike, and Rick Steves purchases the Edmonds Theater. 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 …

"Hope is punk as hell" at Black & Loud Fest

Music festivals are a great way to see a ton of music and discover new artists.  For the past five years Black & Loud Fest has celebrated alternative Black artists with a lineup that’s got something for everyone.  This Saturday Black and Loud will take over Capitol Hill’s Neumos, Barboza, and The…

Wednesday Evening Headlines

WA is suing USPS to protect mail-in voting, Meta will pay WA $237 million in settlement over online safety, and NFL owners approve the sale of the Seahawks. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Vaughan Jones. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners suppor…

WA vs. Kalshi and the future of prediction markets

Washington is taking on a multi-billion dollar industry: prediction markets.  Companies like Kalshi say it’s not gambling, but a King County Judge ruled last month that Kalshi has to cease most of its operations in Washington. Washington State Standard Reporter Jake Goldstein-Street will tell us …