The annual Seattle/King County Health Clinic is expecting an increase in patients this year. This Thursday through Sunday at Seattle Center, people can get free medical, dental, and vision care -- no questions asked. Julia Colson is the clinic’s founder, and she talks with us about why demand is up this year.

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The annual <a href="https://seattlecenter.org/skcclinic/">Seattle/King County Health Clinic</a> is expecting an increase in patients this year. This Thursday through Sunday at Seattle Center, people can get free medical, dental, and vision care -- no questions asked. Julia Colson is the clinic&rsquo;s founder, and she talks with us about why demand is up this year.
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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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The annual Seattle/King County Health Clinic is expecting an increase in patients this year. This Thursday through Sunday at Seattle Center, people can get free medical, dental, and vision care -- no questions asked. Julia Colson is the clinic’s founder, and she talks with us about why demand is up this year.

Seattle's free health clinic fills the gap for underinsured

King County is looking into a box of abandoned ballots found in Renton, Washington's grey wolf population went up in 2025, and we're in peak migration season for birds.

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

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King County is looking into a box of abandoned ballots found in Renton, Washington's grey wolf population went up in 2025, and we're in peak migration season for birds.
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.
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King County is looking into a box of abandoned ballots found in Renton, Washington's grey wolf population went up in 2025, and we're in peak migration season for birds.

Monday Evening Headlines

Recent moves from Starbucks executives suggest the company is trying to uproot from its Seattle origins.

Does it make more sense for them to stay or for them to go?

Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts will spill the beans.

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Recent moves from Starbucks executives suggest the company is trying to uproot from its Seattle origins.
Does it make more sense for them to stay or for them to go?
Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts will spill the beans.
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.
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Recent moves from Starbucks executives suggest the company is trying to uproot from its Seattle origins.  Does it make more sense for them to stay or for them to go?  Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts will spill the beans.

What's keeping Starbucks in Seattle? Not a latte

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW podcast, Booming…

The middle class economy is quintessentially American. It’s a whole range of businesses that cropped up to serve the growing middle class after World War II. 

Think coffee and apple pie at your neighborhood diner. Or back-to- school shopping at Sears.  

But companies that cater to the middle class are cratering under the weight of the affordability crisis.  

Why is the middle economy disappearing? And what does it mean for the businesses we love?

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from another KUOW podcast, Booming&hellip;
The middle class economy is quintessentially American. It&rsquo;s a whole range of businesses that cropped up to serve the growing middle class after World War II.&nbsp;
Think coffee and apple pie at your neighborhood diner. Or back-to- school shopping at Sears.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But companies that cater to the middle class are cratering under the weight of the affordability crisis.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Why is the middle economy disappearing? And what does it mean for the businesses we love?
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>.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW podcast, Booming…  The middle class economy is quintessentially American. It’s a whole range of businesses that cropped up to serve the growing middle class after World War II.   Think coffee and apple pie at your neighborhood diner. Or back-to- school shopping at Sears.    But companies that cater to the middle class are cratering under the weight of the affordability crisis.    Why is the middle economy disappearing? And what does it mean for the businesses we love? 

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