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KUOW’s Will James is very good at unwinding some of society’s most intractable issues…In his documentary Hot Spot, Will examines how Fentanyl fuels this area and the city’s attempts at stopping it. Read more on this KUOW Documentary 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 abou...

AmericaCorp targeted with DOGE cuts, UW grad student wins court victory over revoked visa, and WA's recycling program will get an overhaul.  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...

This week… Crosswalk buttons got hacked, a local grocer is bringing downtown some hot to go food, and people are zeroed in on Trump news. Arts reporter Jas Keimig and editor of Factal 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 t...

Visas revoked for Shoreline Community College students, WA's lawsuit over Trump's birthright citizenship order will reach SCOTUS , and WA lawmakers pass bill to hire more cops . 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...

There’s a traffic jam in our courts in Washington state.  Victims, and people accused of crimes, are waiting and waiting. That's because in many cases, one person needs a public defender, and those are getting harder to come by. Investigative reporter Aspen Ford joins us to talk about why, and it’s not just because attorneys are burnt out. We can only make Seattle Now because list...

Seattle crosswalks hacked with audio deepfake of Jeff Bezos, WA Dems scrap their wealth tax plan, and Peruvian immigrants in Central WA are on edge . 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...

Decades-old protections for Washington's national forests could be loosened to increase logging in our state, due to new orders from the federal government. Seattle Times environment reporter Lynda Mapes will tell us how things could change.  Watch the town hall with Nick Brown and other state AG’s here. Submit questions here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. T...

WA's Attorney General sues Seattle Public Schools, after-hours lounges in Seattle must abide by new security rules, and WA Dems push for a budget that could mean higher property taxes. 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 yo...

Community radio station KVRU is under new management, but the mission is the same. Since its inception in 2014, it has focused on radio for and by the South Seattle community. And now Crystal Fincher and Monisha Harrell are leading it into the future. We visit them at the radio station they now run in the Mount Baker neighborhood. Learn more about KVRU and Story Sonic We can only make Seattle Now...

Feds deny WA's request for disaster relief, lawmakers pass bill requiring clergy to report abuse, and the Virginia Inn will close. 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...

For years, Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood has been struggling with crime, public drug use, and concentrated homelessness. Little Saigon’s problems got worse during the pandemic, and it’s taking a toll on the community, especially neighborhood businesses. Now, there’s a grassroots effort up and running to make Little Saigon safer. It’s a proje...

Tariffs are causing British Columbian retaliation, more students in the PNW have lost visas, and Seattle has a dog cafe. 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?...

This week…  It’s tariff chaos. Seattle is doing its best to navigate an uncertain economy as an import/export city. The Seattle City Council has a lot on their plates, but the main course might be interpersonal beef. And for the first time in 13 years, Seattle is getting a new Trader Joe’s… You might want to take the bus instead of dealing with the parking lot. Local...

The wealth tax appears dead in the WA legislature, Seattle's Pride orgs are seeing a drop in corporate funding, and tariffs are threatening to squeeze WA's blueberry industry. 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....

More than a dozen students in Washington have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration. It’s unclear what’s next, and the news is rattling many of the state's international students. We talk with immigration attorney Tahmina Watson about how she’s advising students. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now...

State workers protest possible furloughs, eviction rates reach record highs in King County, and Seattle post-grads worry they'll be targeted by President Trump for supporting Gaza. 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 f...

The chill between the U.S. and Canada is keeping travelers away. That’s bad news for border states like Washington, who bank on billions in tourism dollars.  In a minute, we’ll get the view from the north with Vancouver, BC-based travel advisor McKenzie McMillan. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. G...

WA international students have their visas revoked , Microsoft fires two employees who protested the company, and what's up with the coyote sightings in Seattle? 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...

If you’re planning your summer travel right now, here’s something you've got to figure out: Beginning on May 7th, you won’t be able to board a flight in the U.S. without a “REAL ID.”  It’s identification that complies with security standards set by the federal government. Seattle Now Senior Producer Andy Hurst tells us about  Information on how to...

Boeing settles legal action for the families of plane crash victims, Washingtonians and legislators react to tariffs, and Sue Bird gets elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. 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. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: http...

The stock market is in the toilet and the economy is out of our hands. But there are things you can do that will give you better control of your finances Financial consultant and College Money Habits founder Obioha Okereke will give us some ideas. Register for Before the Badge here . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.  Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now...

WA files more lawsuits against the Trump Administration, Microsoft turns 50 , and we look at the politically charged fight over parents' access to schools. 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...

This week…  Microsoft is turning 50! Get ready for those AARP mailers.  Seattle’s signature mist may be changing. Climate scientists say our rain is getting more intense. And a Ballard baker is serving up sweet cake slices from a refrigerated cake ATM. Seattle Met Food Editor Naomi Tomky and Geekwire Co-Founder Todd Bishop are here to break down the week. We can only make Se...

WA's AG sues local landlords for alleged price fixing, Sen. Cantwell sponsors bill to curb Presidential tariffs, and refugees are still coming to WA, but help is hard to find. 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....

The Pacific Northwest is a jewel.  Camping and hiking can be magical. But a lot of work goes into keeping trails safe and clear. That work may not get done this year because conservation nonprofits say federal cuts are eating into their budget. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Eric Neumann will bring us up to date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.