King County immigration arrests increased 300% last year, negotiations stall for REI union efforts, and it's been the worst PNW ski season in years.

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King County immigration arrests increased 300% last year, negotiations stall for REI union efforts, and it's been the <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/from-dry-january-to-march-madness-seattle-s-worst-ski-season-in-years">worst PNW ski season</a> in years.
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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King County immigration arrests increased 300% last year, negotiations stall for REI union efforts, and it's been the worst PNW ski season in years.

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This week…

State legislators had a 24-hour marathon meeting to pass the "Millionaire's Tax.”

Seattle might install some temporary public bathrooms ahead of the World Cup.

And a local vegan restaurant sparked outrage by adding chicken and eggs to the menu.

Arts reporter Jas Keimig and Seattle Met Food and Drink Editor Naomi Tomky are here to break down the week.

Read Naomi’s piece on the best fries in Seattle 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;
State legislators had a 24-hour marathon meeting to pass the "Millionaire's Tax.&rdquo;
Seattle might install some temporary public bathrooms ahead of the World Cup.
And a local vegan restaurant sparked outrage by adding chicken and eggs to the menu.
Arts reporter Jas Keimig and Seattle Met Food and Drink Editor Naomi Tomky are here to break down the week.
Read Naomi&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/seattle-best-french-fries">piece on the best fries in Seattle 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…  State legislators had a 24-hour marathon meeting to pass the "Millionaire's Tax.”  Seattle might install some temporary public bathrooms ahead of the World Cup.  And a local vegan restaurant sparked outrage by adding chicken and eggs to the menu.  Arts reporter Jas Keimig and Seattle Met Food and Drink Editor Naomi Tomky are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Naomi Tomky

Seattle has a Paralympic Nordic skier competing in Milan.

When she’s not training for competitions, she’s working at Seattle Children’s Hospital as a nurse. 

We’ll chat with Seattle's own Paralympian Erin Martin about what it takes to be great at para-Nordic skiing.

Here's the Seattle Center pop-up performance application.

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 has a Paralympic Nordic skier competing in Milan.
When she&rsquo;s not training for competitions, she&rsquo;s working at Seattle Children&rsquo;s Hospital as a nurse.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll chat with Seattle's own Paralympian Erin Martin about what it takes to be great at para-Nordic skiing.
Here's the Seattle Center pop-up <a href="https://artbeat.seattle.gov/2026/03/10/artists-at-the-center-applications-are-open/">performance application</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>.

Seattle has a Paralympic Nordic skier competing in Milan.  When she’s not training for competitions, she’s working at Seattle Children’s Hospital as a nurse.   We’ll chat with Seattle's own Paralympian Erin Martin about what it takes to be great at para-Nordic skiing.

Meet the Seattle Children's nurse who’s also a Paralympic Skier

Blizzard warning in effect for the Cascades, Howard Schultz is leaving Seattle, and the millionaire's tax is on the cusp of passing.

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.

Blizzard warning in effect for the Cascades, Howard Schultz is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/howard-schultz-moves-away-from-starbucks-roots-trading-seattle-for-miami">leaving Seattle</a>, and the millionaire's tax is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/washington-state-income-tax-passes-house-after-grueling-25-hour-floor-debate">on the cusp</a> of passing.
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>.

Blizzard warning in effect for the Cascades, Howard Schultz is leaving Seattle, and the millionaire's tax is on the cusp of passing.

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