Two years ago, the city of Seattle signed a $2 million contract with Talk Space to provide free virtual therapy to young people. The city projected that as many as 4,400 young people would use it. But a few years into the contract, it’s only reached a fraction of that. Seattle Times reporter Jayati Ramakrishnan and Rebecca Plevin with Proof News teamed up to tell this story.

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Two years ago, the city of Seattle signed a $2 million contract with Talk Space to provide free virtual therapy to young people.&nbsp;The city projected that as many as 4,400 young people would use it.&nbsp;But a few years into the contract, <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/seattles-talkspace-deal-for-youth-therapy-falls-short/">it&rsquo;s only reached a fraction of that</a>.&nbsp;Seattle Times reporter Jayati Ramakrishnan and Rebecca Plevin with Proof News <a href="https://www.proofnews.org/millions-spent-few-served-seattles-talkspace-deal-for-youth-therapy-falls-short/">teamed up to tell this story</a>.
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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.

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Two years ago, the city of Seattle signed a $2 million contract with Talk Space to provide free virtual therapy to young people. The city projected that as many as 4,400 young people would use it. But a few years into the contract, it’s only reached a fraction of that. Seattle Times reporter Jayati Ramakrishnan and Rebecca Plevin with Proof News teamed up to tell this story.

Young people aren't using the city's free therapy

They say Seattle can’t dress…. and they are WRONG. We got style! And fall is the perfect time to show it.

On today’s episode we’ll talk with two people who are passionate about how Seattleites express themselves through clothes. 

Anna Banana owns and runs the Capitol Hill vintage and vintage-inspired store, Pretty Parlor, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Brenda Wangari is a content creator - and every month, she documents people’s fits at the First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square. 

Anna and Brenda share some easy tips for exploring your own personal style  - and finding the joy in getting dressed. 

 
Pretty Parlor
Brenda Wangari on Instagram and TikTok
First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square

They say Seattle can&rsquo;t dress&hellip;. and they are WRONG. We got style! And fall is the perfect time to show it.
On today&rsquo;s episode we&rsquo;ll talk with two people who are passionate about how Seattleites express themselves through clothes.&nbsp;
Anna Banana owns and runs the Capitol Hill vintage and vintage-inspired store, Pretty Parlor, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Brenda Wangari is a content creator - and every month, she documents people&rsquo;s fits at the First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square.&nbsp;
Anna and Brenda share some easy tips for exploring your own personal style&nbsp; - and finding the joy in getting dressed.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://prettyparlor.com/">Pretty Parlor</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Brenda Wangari on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wwangarii/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wwangarii">TikTok</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://pioneersquare.org/art-walks/">First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square</a></li>
</ul>

Yes, Seattle has style. Here’s how to develop yours.

Today, we’re helping you prep for next month’s election with KUOW’s “Soundside.”

The fate of the high earners income tax, sometimes called the “Millionaire’s Tax," is in the hands of Washington voters. 

This year, Democrats in Olympia passed a nearly 10 percent tax on every dollar of household income over $1 million. 

Almost immediately after the legislature passed it, the tax was challenged, both in court and with an initiative on this November’s ballot. 

As the legal battle continues, Soundside brought in two experts to debate Initiative 645.

Soundside is made by Libby Denkmann, David Kroman, Sarah Leibovitz, Hans Anderson, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healy, Jed Kim, and Maleeha Syed.

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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 or on the KUOW App.

Today, we&rsquo;re helping you prep for <a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcast/soundside">next month&rsquo;s election with KUOW&rsquo;s &ldquo;Soundside.&rdquo;</a>
The fate of the high earners income tax, sometimes called the &ldquo;Millionaire&rsquo;s Tax," is in the hands of Washington voters.&nbsp;
This year, Democrats in Olympia passed a nearly 10 percent tax on every dollar of household income over $1 million.&nbsp;
Almost immediately after the legislature passed it, the tax was challenged, both in court and with an initiative on this November&rsquo;s ballot.&nbsp;
As the legal battle continues, Soundside brought in two experts to debate Initiative 645.
Soundside is made by Libby Denkmann, David Kroman, Sarah Leibovitz, Hans Anderson, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healy, Jed Kim, and Maleeha Syed.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://donate.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> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

Today, we’re helping you prep for next month’s election with KUOW’s “Soundside.”  The fate of the high earners income tax, sometimes called the “Millionaire’s Tax," is in the hands of Washington voters.   This year, Democrats in Olympia passed a nearly 10 percent tax on every dollar of household income over $1 million.   Almost immediately after the legislature passed it, the tax was challenged, both in court and with an initiative on this November’s ballot.   As the legal battle continues, Soundside brought in two experts to debate Initiative 645.

The debate over I-645, WA’s “millionaire’s tax”

Senator Patty Murray is trying to end the practice of using AI tools to screen some Medicare requests, Seattle courts are taking a new approach to misdemeanor charges, and some politicians want to lower the income threshold of the so-called millionaire's tax.

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

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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 or on the KUOW App.

Senator Patty Murray is trying to end the practice of using AI tools to screen some Medicare requests, Seattle courts are taking a new approach to misdemeanor charges, and some politicians want to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/elections/2026-10-09/should-millionaires-pay-the-income-tax-or-should-everyone">lower the income threshold</a> of the so-called millionaire's tax.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
Vote for Seattle Now <a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/local-news">to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award!</a>
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://donate.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> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

Senator Patty Murray is trying to end the practice of using AI tools to screen some Medicare requests, Seattle courts are taking a new approach to misdemeanor charges, and some politicians want to lower the income threshold of the so-called millionaire's tax.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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