WA's unemployment rate increased for the fourth straight month, Connie Ballmer makes a record donation to NPR, and Tacoma-Seattle fast ferry 'unlikely' to launch ahead of World Cup.

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 here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

WA's unemployment rate increased for the fourth straight month, Connie Ballmer makes a <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5787634/npr-113-million-charitable-gifts-connie-ballmer">record donation</a> to NPR, and Tacoma-Seattle fast ferry <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/tacoma-seattle-fast-ferry-unlikely-ahead-of-world-cup">'unlikely' to launch</a> ahead of World Cup.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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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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WA's unemployment rate increased for the fourth straight month, Connie Ballmer makes a record donation to NPR, and Tacoma-Seattle fast ferry 'unlikely' to launch ahead of World Cup.

Thursday Evening Headlines

Legal challenges move quickly against WA's new requirements for elected sheriffs, Seattle opens its first warehouse for salvaged lumber, and the Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's number this weekend.

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

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Legal challenges move quickly against WA's new requirements for elected sheriffs, Seattle opens its <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-opens-its-first-warehouse-for-salvaged-lumber">first warehouse</a> for salvaged lumber, and the Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's number this weekend.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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.
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">&nbsp;leave us feedback online</a>.

Legal challenges move quickly against WA's new requirements for elected sheriffs, Seattle opens its first warehouse for salvaged lumber, and the Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's number this weekend.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

Washington state is suing Albertson’s for deceptive BOGO deals.

New stats from Pike Place Market say the car-free pilot could be helping increase business.

And a “good samaritan” from Richland turned in a couple of overdue library books 64 years late.

Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and author Geraldine DeRuiter are here to break down the week.

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;
Washington state is suing Albertson&rsquo;s for deceptive BOGO deals.
New stats from Pike Place Market say the car-free pilot could be helping increase business.
And a &ldquo;good samaritan&rdquo; from Richland turned in a couple of overdue library books 64 years late.
Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and author Geraldine DeRuiter are here to break down the week.
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…  Washington state is suing Albertson’s for deceptive BOGO deals.  New stats from Pike Place Market say the car-free pilot could be helping increase business.  And a “good samaritan” from Richland turned in a couple of overdue library books 64 years late.  Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and author Geraldine DeRuiter are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Geraldine DeRuiter

Judge pauses new law creating standards for sheriff candidates, health officials fear measles is spreading undetected, and WA gas prices hit an all time record.

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 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.

Judge <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/judge-pauses-wa-s-new-law-creating-standards-for-sheriff-candidates">pauses new law</a> creating standards for sheriff candidates, health officials fear measles is spreading undetected, and WA gas prices hit an all time record.
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.
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">&nbsp;leave us feedback online</a>.

Judge pauses new law creating standards for sheriff candidates, health officials fear measles is spreading undetected, and WA gas prices hit an all time record.

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