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First, Washington's Legislature works just a few months per year, which means most lawmakers have day jobs on the side. 

And finally, a story about a traditional whale hunt for Washington’s Makah tribe.

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom&hellip;
First, Washington's Legislature works just a few months per year, which means most lawmakers have day jobs on the side.&nbsp;
And finally, a story about a traditional whale hunt for Washington&rsquo;s Makah tribe.
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 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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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…  First, Washington's Legislature works just a few months per year, which means most lawmakers have day jobs on the side.   And finally, a story about a traditional whale hunt for Washington’s Makah tribe.

Weekend Listen: Washington's Legislature is part-time but some want change after 'brutal sessions,’ and Makah Tribe prepares for whale hunt while federal permit remains in limbo

SeaTac Airport expects big crowds this weekend, Seattle battery manufacturer fined for exposing employees to toxic lead dust, and the Mariners unveil Ichiro statue, which immediately breaks.

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 an answer to our inquiry about sports betting, 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.

SeaTac Airport expects big crowds this weekend, Seattle battery manufacturer fined for exposing employees to toxic lead dust, and the Mariners unveil Ichiro statue, which immediately breaks.
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 an answer to our inquiry about sports betting, 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>.

SeaTac Airport expects big crowds this weekend, Seattle battery manufacturer fined for exposing employees to toxic lead dust, and the Mariners unveil Ichiro statue, which immediately breaks.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

Washington's summer weather outlook is dangerously dry.

A very small local restaurant got a glowing review from the New York Times.

And why did the Greenwood Fred Meyer take the handles off of their paper bags?

Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vin and Factal Editor Joe Veyera 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's summer weather outlook is dangerously dry.
A very small local restaurant got a glowing review from the New York Times.
And why did the Greenwood Fred Meyer take the handles off of their paper bags?
Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vin and Factal Editor Joe Veyera 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's summer weather outlook is dangerously dry.  A very small local restaurant got a glowing review from the New York Times.  And why did the Greenwood Fred Meyer take the handles off of their paper bags?  Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vin and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.

Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Joe Veyera

New lawsuit challenges millionaires tax, Mayor Wilson announces new shelter site in Interbay, and  Seattle Storm broadcaster Elise Woodward is leaving for Portland.

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 an answer to our inquiry about sports betting, 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.

New <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/new-lawsuit-challenges-constitutionality-of-washington-s-new-millionaires-tax">lawsuit</a> challenges millionaires tax, Mayor Wilson announces new shelter site in Interbay, and&nbsp; Seattle Storm broadcaster Elise Woodward is leaving for Portland.
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 an answer to our inquiry about sports betting, 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>.

New lawsuit challenges millionaires tax, Mayor Wilson announces new shelter site in Interbay, and  Seattle Storm broadcaster Elise Woodward is leaving for Portland.

Weekend Listen: Washington's Legislature is part-time but some want change after 'brutal sessions,’ and Makah Tribe prepares for whale hunt while federal permit remains in limbo

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