Seattle Now

Seattle closes three parks due to safety concerns, Mayor Harrell proposes plan to boost food access, and Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird will enter the Hall of Fame on Saturday. 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....

This week… Autonomous vehicles are making their way to Seattle… But they have to have people in the drivers’ seat for a while. Speaking of cars, the number of cars in Seattle has plateaued in recent years. And a tale of two memberships… Costco is opening its doors an hour early for its highest tier of members. South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green and Scien...

WA's top health official issues order that anyone can get a Covid vaccine, tariffs will cost jobs and raise prices in WA according to new report, and undercover cops will attend Seahawks games, dressed as opposing fans. 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 mak...

**Story update: The Seattle Times reports that late on Wednesday several Washington insurers committed to continuing to cover the new COVID vaccine despite federal changes.** West Coast states are teaming up to issue their own vaccine guidelines in the face of rapid changes at the CDC and FDA   The federal turmoil has some people wondering what this means for their seasonal shots. UW&rsq...

WA forms West Coast alliance to protect vaccine access, Seattle Police released from federal oversight, and Waymo's robotaxis are coming to 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 about local n...

The Neptune Theatre in the U-District is usually a place for touring musicians. Now a new grant from local arts organizations is opening the door to local music - by hosting a Seattle band on stage at the 1,000-person venue for a live recorded show.  Grant winner RUB is here to talk about their music, and this opportunity.  Learn more about the Live at the Neptune grant here. Learn more...

Seattle sues gun manufacturer Glock, Amazon to crack down on sharing Prime memberships, and leashed dogs are now allowed in passenger areas on ferries. 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 loca...

A new audit is putting the spotlight on King County's Department of Community and Human Services, whose actions allowed potential fraud and numerous improper payments to contractors. The report by county auditors found a massive lack of oversight . KUOW’s Ann Dornfeld has been reporting on this story, and the fallout. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap h...

This Labor Day, Seattle Now is bringing you a bonus episode from KUOW's food podcast Seattle Eats. On this episode, Tan Vinh reflects on the best bites and slurps of the summer with Rachel Belle. While Labor Day may feel like the end of summer, it’s not over yet. Tan and Rachel also have some places you should try before fall weather rolls in. Read more of Tan’s reporting on what to tr...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… Federal Medicaid cuts are causing anxiety for a Bellevue family whose son has a disability. Local governments in Washington are using ChatGPT to do a lot. You can find it in social media posts, speeches, and even policy. And Washington’s beloved reptile zoo is closing this October. Families are rushing to say a final goo...

An update on the firefighters arrested at the Bear Gulch fire yesterday, a forecast of the future of lightning in the region, and some suggestions for some local long weekend fun. 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 ques...

Some city governments in Washington are outsourcing all kinds of things to generative AI. Dogs are now free to roam around Washington state ferries, sort of.  And more speed cameras in school zones might make school drop-off and pick up a little less intense. Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Comedian Phil Burton are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners suppo...

Two firefighters arrested by Border Patrol in WA, Microsoft fires two employees involved in protests, and the Seahawks unveil a new alternate uniform. 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...

Big Tech companies are powerful, influential, and often hard to hold accountable. But No Azure for Apartheid is trying to get Microsoft to make changes through protests. Those protests have escalated recently. There’s lots to talk about and Geekwire reporter and co-founder Todd Bishop is here to discuss. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and k...

Pressure builds against Microsoft's ties with Israel, WA leaders say health insurance costs will surge next year, and Paul Allen's estate promises $500 million in science grants. 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 fee...

If you’ve got a soft spot for Fred Meyer, this one's gonna sting.  Kroger says it plans to close five Fred Meyers and one QFC in the Seattle area. We’ll hear from Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts about why.   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...

LGBTQ community urges Mayor Harrell to cancel permit for Christian activist group, WA officials move to protect more forestland, and Uber Eats to pay $15 million in labor settlement. 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...

Stabilizing someone after a drug overdose is critical to their survival, but that’s often not the end of their struggle with opioid use disorder. A new recovery option is opening in Seattle this week. We’ll learn more about it with UW medicine’s Dr. Caleb Banta-Green. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in y...

Extreme heat warning extended to Wednesday, FBI leads renewed search for fugitive Travis Decker, and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh makes history, again. 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 a...

UW Medicine researchers reached an extraordinary milestone this summer. They successfully implanted a device onto the brain of a Seattle-area man who suffered multiple strokes. They believe the device can help him recover movement in his arm and hand. KUOW editor and producer Stephen Howie tells about what this could mean for the future of stroke recovery. We can only make Seattle N...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom... The August primary election has been certified, meaning Sara Nelson and Dionne Foster are the two official candidates for Seattle’s 9th city council seats. Their strategies to address drug addiction are quite different. Canadians are continuing to feel upset with America’s most recent political actions. Being right on t...

Most of WA is under a heat advisory, downtown light rail service will be disrupted on Saturday morning, and President Trump's Border Czar visits the PNW. 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 l...

Kroger announced upcoming closures to 4 Fred Meyers in the Seattle area. Washington’s only hybrid electric ferry isn’t working. And people are acting up in public.  UW Professor Jeff Shulman and Geekwire Co-Founder Todd Bishop 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. ...

UW researchers detail human rights abuses by ICE, neighbors dedicate benches to dog walker killed in car jacking, and a heat advisory for Seattle begins Friday morning. 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 qu...

Labor Day is almost here. In Seattle, that means Bumbershoot. The local music festival has been around for more than 50 years. Crowds love the mix of local bands in the lineup. KEXP music journalist Martin Douglas gives us a rundown. 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...