Seattle’s social housing test will soon become a reality. The city’s voter-approved Social Housing Developer is working to fill an apartment near Pike Place Market with mixed income tenants. The deadline to apply for a spot in the housing lottery is this Friday. Seattle Times real estate reporter Heidi Groover is here to fill us in.

And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival.

Get tickets here.

Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount.

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.

Seattle&rsquo;s social housing test will soon become a reality. The city&rsquo;s voter-approved Social Housing Developer is working to fill an apartment near Pike Place Market with mixed income tenants. The deadline to apply for a spot in the housing lottery is this Friday.&nbsp;Seattle Times real estate reporter Heidi Groover is here to fill us in.
And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival.
Get tickets<a href="https://www.cascadepbs.org/ideas-festival/"> here</a>.
Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount.
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.&nbsp;
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at <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

Seattle’s social housing test will soon become a reality. The city’s voter-approved Social Housing Developer is working to fill an apartment near Pike Place Market with mixed income tenants. The deadline to apply for a spot in the housing lottery is this Friday. Seattle Times real estate reporter Heidi Groover is here to fill us in.

Seattle’s years-long social housing dreams are being put to the test

This week…

Thousands of Seattle residents are lining up to volunteer during the World Cup.

An iconic local karaoke spot is re-opening its doors.

And why does Lumen Field just say "Field" right now?

Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball and Asian Verified founder Michael Wong are here to break down the week.

And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival.

Get tickets here.

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;
Thousands of Seattle residents are lining up to volunteer during the World Cup.
An iconic local karaoke spot is re-opening its doors.
And why does Lumen Field just say "Field" right now?
Simply Seattle&rsquo;s Danny Ball and Asian Verified founder Michael Wong are here to break down the week.
And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival.
Get tickets<a href="https://www.cascadepbs.org/ideas-festival/"> here</a>.
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…  Thousands of Seattle residents are lining up to volunteer during the World Cup.  An iconic local karaoke spot is re-opening its doors.  And why does Lumen Field just say "Field" right now?  Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball and Asian Verified founder Michael Wong are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Danny Ball and Michael Wong

Hotel workers near Lumen Field could go on strike, Mayor Wilson is no longer boycotting Starbucks, and Seattle delays its plan to reduce pickleball courts.

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

And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival. Get tickets here.

Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Hotel workers near Lumen Field could go on strike, Mayor Wilson is no longer boycotting Starbucks, and Seattle delays its plan to reduce pickleball courts.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival.&nbsp;Get tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cascadepbs.org/ideas-festival/">here</a>.
Use promo code&nbsp;SEATTLENOW&nbsp;to access a 20% discount.
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.

Hotel workers near Lumen Field could go on strike, Mayor Wilson is no longer boycotting Starbucks, and Seattle delays its plan to reduce pickleball courts.

Thursday Evening Headlines

When Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded last week, it affected NASA’s space aspirations, and private companies like Amazon.

The New York Times’ Karen Weise will tell us about the fallout from the Kent-based company’s launchpad disaster.

Read Karen’s reporting here.

And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival.

Get tickets here.

Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount.

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.

When Blue Origin&rsquo;s New Glenn rocket exploded last week, it affected NASA&rsquo;s space aspirations, and private companies like Amazon.
The New York Times&rsquo; Karen Weise will tell us about the fallout from the Kent-based company&rsquo;s launchpad disaster.
Read Karen&rsquo;s reporting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/technology/blue-origin-amazon-rocket-explosion.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share">here</a>.
And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival.
Get tickets <a href="https://www.cascadepbs.org/ideas-festival/">here</a>.
Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount.
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.&nbsp;
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at <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>.

When Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded last week, it affected NASA’s space aspirations, and private companies like Amazon.  The New York Times’ Karen Weise will tell us about the fallout from the Kent-based company’s launchpad disaster.

Seattle’s years-long social housing dreams are being put to the test

In 1 playlist(s)

Seattle Now

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips