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Century Ballroom is in its last months of operation. It’s one of Seattle’s longest-running social dance venues, with the first classes gliding across the ballroom in 1997. But owner Hallie Kuperman announced earlier this month that 2025 will be the space’s last dance. We’ll hear from Hallie, and from Century dance students, about why the love Century Ballroom. Live federal court proceedings: https...

Powerful storm to bring high winds to Seattle and snow to the passes, Seattle City Council votes against a capital gains tax, and we meet some Trump voters in King County. 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. We want to h...

Whooping cough is making a major comeback in Washington state. At this time last year, there were 54 cases of pertussis. Right now, the statewide case count is more than 1,300. The bacterial disease is most dangerous to babies, and many who get it require hospitalization. We talk with UW Medicine's  Dr. Helen Chu about why whooping cough is surging in Washington. We can only make Seattle Now becau...

An E. coli outbreak is spreading across Washington; How Washington's next Attorney General is thinking about the job; and trouble is brewing for Woodinville wine-tasting rooms.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. View more information about the carrot recall due to E. coli contamination on the CDC website .  We can only make Seattle Now because...

  Mayor Bruce Harrell said on Friday that public safety is his administration’s “highest priority.” In city hall, that’s included a lot of talk about policing and crime. But according to a study of Seattle residents, the biggest public safety issue in people’s lives is actually traffic safety.  Jacqueline Helfgott – Seattle University Professor and Director of the school’s Crime & Justice Rese...

Mayor Harrell announces new public safety measures, UW President's home and car vandalized, and will Lake Washington Boulevard go car-free? 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. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Insta...

This week… The Seattle City Council tossed around its own baby capital gains tax, similar to the one at the state level. And we’re coming up on a big anniversary for an important Seattle landmark - the big hole across the street from City Hall. Local journalist and author Rich Smith and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now b...

Suspect charged in Seattle stabbings, Roosevelt HS under investigation for football recruiting, and Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims is leaving for the Yankees. 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. We want to hear from you!...

Who is riding the South Lake Union Streetcar? Turns out, not very many people. KUOW reporter Casey Martin will explain why and if the city council will stop the train all together. Visit  get.ridwell.com/yardsign  to find out when the company will be in a particular neighborhood to schedule a free pickup. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep S...

King County Exec Dow Constantine won't seek reelection, FBI offers $25K reward for ballot box attacks, and chess master Bob Ferguson strategizes for his rematch with  Trump. 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. We want to...

Some tech titans like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos are taking a distinctly positive tone toward President Elect Donald Trump. What could another Trump term mean for big tech – a major driver of Seattle’s economy? KUOW’s labor and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here to talk about it. She's co-host of KUOW's podcast Booming . Find information about Thursday's SPS closure meeting, here . We can only m...

Seattle could get a capital gains tax, endangered orcas return to Penn Cove, and how did Marie Gluesenkamp Perez win reelection? 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. You have the power! Make the show happen by  making a gift  to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at Se...

Seattle has elected a new member to the city council.  Alexis Mercedes Rinck is going to have to get right to work.  She’s replacing appointed council member Tanya Woo, and will be sworn in right after the vote is certified.  Here to talk about her potential impact on the council is Cascade PBS City Reporter Josh Cohen. Select Budget Committee Remote Public Comment: https://www.seattle.gov/council...

The natural gas initiative passes, Amarr Murphy-Paine's father urges witness to come forward in his son's shooting death, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez declares victory in WA's 3rd congressional district. 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  makin...

This week…  Voters in the US chose a new president, who has a contentious relationship with Washington state and Seattle.  And our state is projected to reject three out of four Republican-funded initiatives… but access to natural gas may survive. Stranger Queer Culture and Politics Reporter Vivian McCall and Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett are here to break down the week. WA National...

Bob Ferguson says he's prepared for another Trump term, whooping cough cases are on the rise, and salmon labeling study reveals something fishy. 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. We want to hear from you! Follow us on...

Washington doesn’t usually generate attention during presidential elections, but this year, the state bucked the national rightward trend. Guest Austin Jenkins of Pluribus News helps unpack what a second Trump presidency might mean for the evergreen state. First Thursday Fun! https://pioneersquare.org/art-walks/ https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/seattle-art-museum https://mohai.org/event/firs...

Inslee says WA will hold its policy ground vs Trump, Dems declare victory in statewide races, and Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump on his "political comeback." 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. We want to hear from you!...

More than 2.6 million ballots have been counted so far in Washington State, and some key races have already been called. We round up all the election night news and break down initial results with Seattle Now evening 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 id...

Seattleites vote in person on Election Day, Boeing machinists approve contract offer, and WA will decide whether to declare holly a noxious weed. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Find King County's in-person voting locations  here . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by  making a...

It's Election Day 2024. Feeling anxious? You're certainly not alone. We'll hear from Seattle Now listeners about how they're coping with election anxiety, and we'll talk with Seattle therapist Mags Aleks about how to handle existential stress. Find King County's in-person voting locations  here . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by...

Boeing machinists vote on contract offer, Seattle legend Quincy Jones dies at 91, and Northwest tribes are working to get out the vote. 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. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram...

While elections capture the headlines, the Seattle City Council is deep in its budget negotiations. Last week, it released a first draft of its plan, which will impact Seattle’s programs for years to come. Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane breaks it down for us.  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 abo...

In-person voting opens tomorrow in King County, Washingtonians work to turn out swing state voters, and UW will retire Kelsey Plum's jersey. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Are you experiencing election anxiety? Tell us how the upcoming election is affecting you, and your strategies for coping with it. Leave us a voicemail: (206) 616-6746. Fi...

This week…  Confidence in Washington’s vote-by-mail system was shaken by incendiary devices in ballot boxes. And before any of our votes get counted, we’ve got to lose an hour of daylight this weekend. Journalist and speaker Mónica Guzmán and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen...