Veterans Affairs employees are among the thousands of federal workers being fired by the Trump Administration.

Congressional democrats are considering legislation that would reinstate veterans working in the federal government, and some fired workers are considering lawsuits.

We’ll hear from a local veteran who lost his job. 

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Veterans Affairs employees are among the thousands of federal workers being fired by the Trump Administration.
Congressional democrats are considering legislation that would reinstate veterans working in the federal government, and some fired workers are considering lawsuits.
We&rsquo;ll hear from a local veteran who lost his job.&nbsp;
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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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Veterans Affairs employees are among the thousands of federal workers being fired by the Trump Administration.  Congressional democrats are considering legislation that would reinstate veterans working in the federal government, and some fired workers are considering lawsuits.  We’ll hear from a local veteran who lost his job. 

VA layoffs hit Seattle. Here's one veteran's story

Local officials call for homelessness agency to be dissolved, WA unveils climate action plan, and some campgrounds will close due to budget cuts.

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

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Local officials <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-mayor-says-all-options-are-on-the-table-for-regional-homelessness-authority">call for</a> homelessness agency to be dissolved, WA unveils climate action plan, and some campgrounds will close due to budget cuts.
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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Local officials call for homelessness agency to be dissolved, WA unveils climate action plan, and some campgrounds will close due to budget cuts.

Thursday Evening Headlines

Rental houses are becoming scarcer in the city.

Renters and landlords say a lot has changed and the math isn’t working.

The Seattle Times’ Alexis Weisend will tell us why.

King County Metro customer satisfaction survey

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Rental houses are becoming scarcer in the city.
Renters and landlords say a lot has changed and the math isn&rsquo;t working.
The Seattle Times&rsquo; Alexis Weisend will tell us why.
<a href="https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvmFwvT4cwNru3I">King County Metro customer satisfaction survey</a>
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Rental houses are becoming scarcer in the city.  Renters and landlords say a lot has changed and the math isn’t working.  The Seattle Times’ Alexis Weisend will tell us why.

Renting a house in Seattle is a struggle for renters ... and landlords

Seattle unveils plan to speed up the Route 8 bus, advocates say salmon runs will keep declining without more funding, and Alaska Airlines says higher fares are here to stay.

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

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Seattle unveils plan to speed up the Route 8 bus, advocates say salmon runs will keep declining without more funding, and Alaska Airlines says higher fares are here to stay.
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>.

Seattle unveils plan to speed up the Route 8 bus, advocates say salmon runs will keep declining without more funding, and Alaska Airlines says higher fares are here to stay.

VA layoffs hit Seattle. Here's one veteran's story

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