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Gov. Ferguson declares emergency over shut down oil pipeline , Mayor-elect Katie Wilson announces transition team, and SIFF's executive director steps down. 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...

We’re about 3 weeks into health insurance open enrollment. If you don’t get insurance through your employer, you’ll likely be looking to the Affordable Care Act’s Health Exchange. This year, people seeking ACA plans are experiencing sticker shock and new federal rules around coverage. We'll will talk with one of the King County employees helping people navigate these change...

Starbucks workers remain on strike, Mount Rainier is shrinking, and REI is getting back into the travel business. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. 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...

Sometimes, a hot dog isn’t just a hot dog. King County Public Health says the number of unpermitted food carts is going up, with no signs of slowing down. Seattle Times Food Writer Jackie Varriano is here to tell us 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 story ideas to...

WA's entire delegation votes to release the Epstein files , Seattle World Cup prep continues, despite threats from President Trump, and Seattle Now hits 3 million downloads! 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. Go...

The Seattle Torrent hit the ice on Friday for their first-ever regular season game. The Professional Women’s Hockey League expanded this season to Seattle , which now stands as only the second metro-area in the U.S. with pro women’s teams in hockey, soccer, and basketball. Seattle Now host Paige Browning is here to talk about the Torrent, and what to expect during this inaugural s...

Thanksgiving travel through SEA Airport might not be as bad as you'd expect, non-profits are struggling to feed people this Thanksgiving, and Washington is not shipping wolves to Colorado. 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 i...

There’s a new slate of politicians entering Seattle city government. Axios reporter Melissa Santos will tell us why things went so badly for the incumbents and what to watch with our new city leaders. 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 fro...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. US health secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr., has announced what he thinks are at least one cause and one cure for autism. Local researchers are pushing back on those claims. And this summer, the Trump administration eliminated funding that helps children from migrant families attend college. We’ll learn about what that means for...

Mayor-elect Wilson urges Starbucks boycott , health officials warn people to not buy food from unpermitted vendors, and SNAP benefits are flowing again in WA. 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 abo...

This week… We finally have a winner in the hotly-contested mayor's race. Washington's chain restaurants are charging you more than anywhere else. And Sound Transit has a new merch drop - just in time for the holidays. Arts Reporter Jas Keimig and Stranger Reporter Nathalie Graham are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a g...

Katie Wilson elected as Seattle's next mayor, Starbucks baristas go on strike , and Cal Raleigh falls short of winning the American League MVP. 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 o...

Last weekend, one of Seattle’s most influential bands was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  Soundgarden helped define the sound of Seattle in the 1990s, and helped pave the way for the grunge explosion. Seattle Now senior producer Andy Hurst is here now to talk about their legacy. Find Greg Prato's book on Soundgarden, here . We can only make Seattle Now because list...

The Seattle Mayor race is looking much more decisive, an orca superpod came to Puget Sound, and many Washingtonians are still struggling from the government shutdown. 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 quest...

The Trump administration recently re-upped its commitment to finding root causes and treatment for autism spectrum disorder. Federal officials have called a recent rise in autism diagnoses “tragic” and “an epidemic.” We’ll hear from local autism advocates who are taking on these statements at a comedy event. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. T...

When it comes to the white-collar workforce, warning signals are blinking red. That uncertainty has more kids going blue collar. Trade schools are  booming . This bonus episode from our friends at Booming asks as artificial intelligence and economic uncertainty reshape the labor market, could trade schools be the new ticket to the American Dream? We can only make Seattle Now because listeners...

An update in Seattle's mayor election, a few words to remember late Seattle basketball legend Lenny Wilkens, and some Veteran's Day events to look forward to tomorrow. 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...

Seattle’s red hot housing market is shifting. But that doesn’t mean more people are buying homes.  Seattle Times reporter Alexis Weisend explains what’s keeping buyers back. Sound Transit survey 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...

Today, we’re bringing you stories from our public radio newsroom colleagues. As the 2025 general election wraps up, the 2026 midterms are on the horizon - one group is looking at a Southwest Washington Democrat as a possible model for victory. University of Washington students in Tacoma are shaping a “mini-forest” in the city’s downtown area. And there is only one place in...

Wilson pulls within 2 points of Harrell in Seattle mayor's race, Girmay Zahilay claims victory in King County Executive race, and Soundgarden will be inducted into the Rock & Roll 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.  Tap here  to make a gift and keep Seat...

This week… The results from the general election continue to roll in.  The Port of Seattle is cracking down on people parking on the highway shoulder by the airport. And Seattle's pro women's hockey team announced their new name... right after someone leaked it. Geekwire Founder Todd Bishop and Weekly Seattle Podcast Host Rachel Horgan are here to break down the week. We can only make...

Katie Wilson gains ground in the mayor's race, Seattle Public Schools has a new superintendent , and Seattle's pro women's hockey team gets a name! 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 ne...

We’re in an ongoing, nationwide listeria outbreak linked to pasta. It may have you wondering about the state of food safety under the Trump administration, especially in a government shutdown. We’ll talk to local food safety lawyer Bill Marler about it. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.  Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questi...

Mayor Harrell increases lead over Katie Wilson, Starbucks employees authorize a strike, and the Seattle Storm introduce their new head coach. 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...

The first ballots in this year’s general election are counted. Early results show incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell leading in Seattle, but other sitting officials in the city are trailing. Still, there are A LOT of ballots left to be counted. We’ll break down what we know from the first batch of votes. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and...