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

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

Wednesday Evening Headlines

If you’ve been on Seattle dating apps, you may have come across the letters ENM…

ENM stands for ethical non-monogamy, which is becoming increasingly popular in the US, and specifically in the Pacific Northwest.

A popular form of ENM is polyamory - the practice of having multiple romantic partners at once.

Now, advocates for polyamory are trying to gain legal protections in Seattle.

New York Times Pacific Northwest Bureau Chief Anna Griffin will tell us more.

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If you&rsquo;ve been on Seattle dating apps, you may have come across the letters ENM&hellip;
ENM stands for ethical non-monogamy, which is becoming increasingly popular in the US, and specifically in the Pacific Northwest.
A popular form of ENM is polyamory - the practice of having multiple romantic partners at once.
Now, advocates for polyamory are trying to gain legal protections in Seattle.
New York Times Pacific Northwest Bureau Chief Anna Griffin will tell us more.
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.&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>.

If you’ve been on Seattle dating apps, you may have come across the letters ENM…  ENM stands for ethical non-monogamy, which is becoming increasingly popular in the US, and specifically in the Pacific Northwest.  A popular form of ENM is polyamory - the practice of having multiple romantic partners at once.  Now, advocates for polyamory are trying to gain legal protections in Seattle.  New York Times Pacific Northwest Bureau Chief Anna Griffin will tell us more.

Polyamorous people want to be Seattle's newest protected class

Lawmakers pull an all-nighter debating millionaire's tax, Seattle passes moratorium on ICE detention centers, and Starbucks closes more Seattle stores.

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

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Lawmakers pull an all-nighter debating millionaire's tax, Seattle passes moratorium on ICE detention centers, and Starbucks <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/starbucks-union-pushes-back-against-plans-to-close-five-seattle-outlets">closes</a> more Seattle stores.
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>.

Lawmakers pull an all-nighter debating millionaire's tax, Seattle passes moratorium on ICE detention centers, and Starbucks closes more Seattle stores.

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Measles cases are on the rise. Washington state has had 26 confirmed cases this year. That’s more than double all of the cases in 2025.To find out what’s happening we’re joined by Dr. Helen Chu, infectious disease specialist with UW Medicine.

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Measles cases are on the rise.&nbsp;Washington state has had <a href="https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/measles-remains-growing-concern-washington-us-surpasses-1100-cases-2026">26 confirmed cases</a> this year.&nbsp;That&rsquo;s more than double all of the cases in 2025.To find out what&rsquo;s happening we&rsquo;re joined by <a href="https://www.uwmedicine.org/bios/helen-chu">Dr. Helen Chu</a>, infectious disease specialist with UW Medicine.
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>.

Measles cases are on the rise. Washington state has had 26 confirmed cases this year. That’s more than double all of the cases in 2025.To find out what’s happening we’re joined by Dr. Helen Chu, infectious disease specialist with UW Medicine.

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