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SFD diverted on-duty firefighters to work special events, Puget Sound rockfish remain in deep trouble, and SantaCon is comin' to town. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. 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...

This week… Kroger and Albertsons will not be merging any time soon, and things are getting messy between the two companies. The last Sears in Washington is closing this weekend… Remember the Sears catalogue? And Washington State University picked a name for our state’s newest apple. Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Political Strategist Sandeep Kaushik are here to break down the we...

President Biden pardons Seattle man, WA's last remaining Sears closes on Sunday, and a local non-profit provides therapy on wheels. 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 local news or story ide...

When it comes to love and corporate mergers… breakups are hard. Albertsons backed out of a deal with Kroger after two judges blocked the grocery companies from merging into one. Now Albertsons is suing Kroger over the failed deal. Seattle Times Business Reporter Paul Roberts is here to make sense of the fallout. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a g...

Albertsons sues Kroger over merger deal, WA's natural gas initiative is challenged in court, and AI is tracking you in retail stores. 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 idea...

The city’s been working steadily to clean up downtown. And this fall they tried a new approach. Arrests and street cleaning on some core streets. Some areas are seeing improvement, but pushing people into other neighborhoods and away from services can cause new problems. The public meeting about improvements on Lake Washington Boulevard is  here. We can only make Seattle...

Seattle teens can get free online therapy, grocery merger blocked in court, and a King County staffer received $323,000 in an  alleged kickback scheme . 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 abo...

During the pandemic, many doctors and nurses struggled with their mental health. A new study from UW Medicine turned to psilocybin as a potential antidote to Covid despair. Dr. Anthony Back led the study, and talked with Patricia Murphy about what he found. Watch UW Professor David Baker accept his Nobel Prize at 10 am Tuesday,  here We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap h...

Tammy Morales says the Seattle City Council is sliding toward "undemocratic behavior," Wallace Falls State Park remains closed, and we look at how social media can make or break a restaurant. 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....

It’s been a cold winter so far. It’s the time you might bust out your warm winter hat. Our friends, the Southern Resident Killer Whales, have been doing it too… They’ve been wearing “salmon hats” in Puget Sound lately. Wild Orca Science and Research Director Deborah Giles told KUOW’s Kim Malcolm all about it. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and ke...

Tuition will increase next year at WA community colleges, Boeing halts employee surveillance program, and Rep. Kilmer says goodbye to Congress. 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...

This week… Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales announced she’s stepping down from her position, citing a harmful work environment. Seattle’s glass recycling process has come screeching to a halt, due to the closure of the region’s largest bottle maker. And Portland favorite VooDoo donuts is setting up shop on Capitol Hill next week… Look out for some of their interesting menu items. Too Beaut...

Cornish and Seattle U to merge, whooping cough cases keep rising, and Seattle Storm All-Star Jewell Loyd wants to be traded. 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? We want to h...

After 4 terms, King County Executive Dow Constantine is not running for reelection. With a 150 million dollar budget problem, a housing crisis, and criminal justice reform facing the county…..who would want the top spot anyway? KUOW Politics Reporter Scott Greenstone interviewed the candidates eyeing the job. He’ll break it all down. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap h...

Tammy Morales to resign from Seattle City Council, SAM workers go on strike, and a candidate emerges to challenge City Attorney Ann Davison. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. The transit project "Orca Wrapped" can be found here . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.  Tap here  to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your fe...

Holiday shopping is not for the faint of heart. The crowds, the pressure... It’s a lot. And it’s easy to overpay, or spend more than you have when you’re feeling stressed.  For nearly 20 years, Jesse Jones has delivered solid consumer advice and come to the rescue for people caught up in a scam.   Now that he’s leaving KIRO, he’s here to reflect on his TV career and offer tips on how to avoid bad...

Gov. Inslee announces state hiring freeze, food banks struggle with inflation, and FOB Sushi Bar reopens two weeks after viral video. 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? We...

December is here. Cue the holiday shows! Sure, the Nutcracker from Pacific Northwest Ballet is a classic, but here in Seattle we spike our traditions with holiday bonsai trees and drag shows. Chase Burns is here to help us sort through all the theater, film, and live music coming our way. He’s editor of  The Ticket . Chase's holiday recommendations: A Christmas Carol at ACT Theater   Black Nativit...

Another vegetable falls prey to an outbreak of foodborne illness, Washington's treasurer prepares for the Trump administration, and why are orcas wearing dead salmon as hats? 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...

Seattle boasts a wealth of young jazz talent. High schools like Bothell, Garfield, and Roosevelt are regular finalists in national competitions. But the journey from a local school band to the big stage can be long and difficult. One local organization, the Seattle Jazz Fellowship is looking to change that. We get more from Soundside producer (and musician) Alec Cowan . We can only make Seattle No...

Seattle travelers hit the roads, ferries, and airport, Redmond PD gets a federal waiver to operate drones, and why are Seattle sports tickets so expensive? 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 s...

This week: We’re coming up on Thanksgiving, so we brought in some local food experts to talk about the holiday essentials. Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle are here to serve up some good Thanksgiving vibes. 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 sto...

Seattle scraps plans to close schools, banner year for Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon, and two Bruce Lee murals are unveiled in the Chinatown-International 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. Tap here  to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local n...

In recent months, multiple E. coli outbreaks have reached Washington , including McDonald's quarter pounder hamburgers, and organic carrots sold at Whole Foods and Trader Joes. We talk with food safety attorney Bill Marler about the state of food safety, and how to protect yourself from foodborne illnesses. Tonight's Seattle School Board meeting is streaming here . We can only make Seattle Now bec...

Two King County councilmembers want to pass a bill to help recover from last week's bomb cyclone, one of Seattle's largest event companies is buying a historic arts building, and the Washington Department of Transportation has recommendations for when you should travel on this busy holiday weekend. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only...