Seattle Now

WA kids are missing school at a high rate, all systems are back online at the Seattle Public Library, and we dig into the uncommon practice of ballot curing. 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!...

The city of Seattle is trying out lots of ways to bring people back downtown. Recently artists armed with paintbrushes and aerosol cans came together for the Belltown Mural festival. They left a big impression on the neighborhood..  Seattle Now producer Brooklyn Jamerson Flowers was out and about checking out the work and tells us about it. Want to learn more about the artists involved with the Be...

Light rail to Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood begins, oil tankers are becoming more frequent in Puget Sound, and several Lake Washington beaches are closed to swimming due to bacteria. 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 gi...

This week... A pair of Boeing astronauts are getting their 8-day trip to the International Space Station extended to 8 months. Seattle-Tacoma International airport is recovering from a suspected cyber-attack that slowed operations this week. And the Lynnwood light rail might be the thing Seattleites need to leave the city. Factal’s Joe Veyera and KUOW’s Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week....

Huge travel weekend ahead at Sea-Tac Airport, SPS delays announcement of school closure list, and we learn the surprising history behind PAX West. 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...

When it comes to Seattle parks, the only thing more controversial than off leash dogs, might be pickleball. But a growing group of enthusiasts have made their home at one city park. Producer Matt Martin will introduce us to the unofficial mayor of pickleball at Green Lake. And how that community is thriving. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the sh...

King County Council votes in support of keeping juvenile detention facility open, WA's superintendent encourages schools to restrict cell phones, and we visit a boxing program that's stepping up to support youth. 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 happe...

A major part of Seattle’s new waterfront is almost ready for prime time.    The Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion sports a half million gallon tank packed with ocean creatures.  Its grand opening is this Thursday. Seattle Now took a trip to the waterfront and spoke with the Seattle Aquarium’s Chief Conservation Officer Dr. Erin Meyer about all the living things you can see inside. We can only...

Fast ferry from Seattle to Kingston isn't running, local hotel workers authorize a strike, and Goodwill is closing two Seattle stores. 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...

This Friday, light rail will finally get all the way up to Lynnwood, with stops in Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace along the way. We talk with Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais about how this latest light rail expansion has created a housing boom . More information on the limited-time Orca daypass discount We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the pow...

Sea-Tac Airport reeling from cyberattack, Home Depot fined $1.6 million for selling super pollutant, and WA 's Attorney General candidates face off in court over gun laws. 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...

Costco is more than just a warehouse filled with affordable staples. It’s a company with a rabid fanbase and devoted employees. Just ask someone proudly sporting a Kirkland-brand sweatshirt. Every workplace and store would like this level of devotion. But how does Costco do it? Journalist Ben Ryder Howe explains.  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make...

New Starbucks CEO will super commute on the company jet, Paul Allen's treasures go to auction, and we wrap up WA's week at the DNC. 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...

This week… Washington made its mark on the Democratic National Convention in more ways than one. The statewide primary for Public Lands Commissioner is coming down to a thousandth of a percentage point. And eat at your own risk… Local health officials dished about the food they avoid ordering at restaurants. Stranger News Editor Rich Smith and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green ar...

Seattle unveils student safety plan, Rick Steves reveals cancer diagnosis, and the Mariners fire manager Scott Servais. 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 SeattleNowP...

All ballots are in from the August primary election, and the results leave a lot of questions. One state race was decided by 51 votes - Seattleites weighed in on the City Council - and a frontrunner emerged as the state's likely next governor.  Erica Barnett and Sandeep Kaushik  two co-hosts of the Seattle Nice podcast, beak it all down with us today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Seattle gets millions for cooling centers, local startup accuses Albertsons of stealing trade secrets, and another WA man is arrested in connection with Jan 6th. 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...

The University of Washington is making a big change. By that I mean the school is now part of the Big 10 athletic conference. Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to tell us what that means. Timed Reservation Feedback: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?documentID=137857 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by...

Public Lands Commissioner race could go to a hand recount, community groups call for federal investigation into Tacoma PD, and Kroger sues FTC over attempt to block grocery merger. 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...

Democrats are fired up for Kamala Harris this week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Also in attendance: some Republican leaders who are rallying votes for her. Chris Vance is among that group. He's the former chair of the Washington State Republican Party and today he tells us why he joined “Republicans for Harris.”   We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You...

Lynnwood prepares for light rail, Rising Sun Produce is set to reopen, and we get a WA delegate vibe check at the DNC. 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 at SeattleNowPod...

Tattoos are one of the oldest and most personal forms of storytelling. Over time they’ve been regarded as sacred and sometimes scandalous…today, they’re everywhere… even the military had to relax its rules for service members.  Ruby de Luna profiled a local tattoo artist and explored how she developed her craft. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make th...

Lands commissioner race could require a recount, activists want to protect giant sequoia tree in Green Lake, and Seattle could get thunderstorms this weekend. 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!...

This week… The Seattle City Council’s inexperience is showing as they head into their summer recess. Keep your eyes on the walls - murals are popping up all over Seattle’s downtown core. And y’know those piles of free stuff that people in your neighborhood leave out on the sidewalk? In Seattle, one person’s dirty flannel blanket, is another person’s treasure Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Needling...

Two men prosecuted for violent home invasions, new Starbucks CEO could earn $100 million in year one, and Seattle tops the list for one-room living. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...