The worst thing imaginable happens to your home. A flood, an earthquake, a wildfire. What’s insurance going to get you?

We dig into the data on homeowners' insurance in Washington state, with KUOW data and graphics editor Teo Popescu.

Listen to more Control F here.

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The worst thing imaginable happens to your home. A flood, an earthquake, a wildfire. What&rsquo;s insurance going to get you?
We dig into the data on homeowners' insurance in Washington state, with KUOW data and graphics editor Teo Popescu.
<a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcast/control-f">Listen to more Control F here.</a>
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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> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</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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The worst thing imaginable happens to your home. A flood, an earthquake, a wildfire. What’s insurance going to get you?  We dig into the data on homeowners' insurance in Washington state, with KUOW data and graphics editor Teo Popescu.

Wildfires are on the rise in WA. Are homeowners covered?

ICE may purchase the Tacoma detention center, state officials are predicting a larger-than-expected cash boom from the so-called "Millionaire's Tax," and prediction market Kalshi was officially barred from operating in Washington by a King County court.

It’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. 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 or on the KUOW App.

ICE may purchase the Tacoma detention center, state officials are predicting a larger-than-expected cash boom from the so-called "Millionaire's Tax," and prediction market Kalshi was officially barred from operating in Washington by a King County court.
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. <a href="https://donate.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> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

ICE may purchase the Tacoma detention center, state officials are predicting a larger-than-expected cash boom from the so-called "Millionaire's Tax," and prediction market Kalshi was officially barred from operating in Washington by a King County court.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

Thursday Evening Headlines

Seattle’s had its very own county-owned film production space for the last 5 years.

It’s called Harbor Island Studios.

But recently, King County pulled its funding.

Now, a non-profit called CREATE48 has 1 year to prove the viability and necessity of the space.

We’ll learn more from film critic and arts reporter Chase Hutchinson.

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 or on the KUOW App.

Seattle&rsquo;s had its very own county-owned film production space for the last 5 years.
It&rsquo;s called Harbor Island Studios.
But recently, King County pulled its funding.
Now, a non-profit called CREATE48 has 1 year to prove the viability and necessity of the space.
We&rsquo;ll learn more from film critic and arts reporter Chase Hutchinson.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://donate.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> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

Seattle’s had its very own county-owned film production space for the last 5 years.  It’s called Harbor Island Studios.  But recently, King County pulled its funding.  Now, a non-profit called CREATE48 has 1 year to prove the viability and necessity of the space.  We’ll learn more from film critic and arts reporter Chase Hutchinson.

Harbor Island Studios has 1 year to make movie magic or bust

Recall petition filed against Mayor Wilson, Seattle bans landlords from charging 'junk fees,' and Tacoma Police rescue 60 cats from an abandoned boat.

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 or on the KUOW App.

Recall petition <a href="https://www.kuow.org/governing/2026-08-12/recall-petition-filed-against-seattle-mayor-katie-wilson-faces-uphill-battle">filed</a> against Mayor Wilson, Seattle <a href="https://www.kuow.org/governing/2026-08-11/seattle-bans-landlords-from-charging-junk-fees-like-pet-rent">bans</a> landlords from charging 'junk fees,' and Tacoma Police <a href="https://www.kuow.org/animals/2026-08-11/cats-on-a-boat-tacoma-police-rescue-60-feline-sailors">rescue 60 cats</a> from an abandoned boat.
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://donate.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&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> or on <a href="https://meet.kuow.org/question/">the KUOW App.</a>

Recall petition filed against Mayor Wilson, Seattle bans landlords from charging 'junk fees,' and Tacoma Police rescue 60 cats from an abandoned boat.

Wildfires are on the rise in WA. Are homeowners covered?

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