Seattle Now

Seattle is home to one of the largest publicly-available movie collections in the world. Scarecrow Video has been renting and selling films in the city for 36 years.  But now, they’re in trouble. The nonprofit is raising 1.8 million dollars to keep the doors open and ensure the collection’s future. We take a trip there to speak with Scarecrow executive director Kate Barr.  Learn more about Scarecr...

Seattle's hiring more behavioral health specialists to respond to 911 calls, WA's 3rd congressional district race is in a dead heat, and Seattle Art Museum has a new CEO. 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 he...

Are you lonely? Be honest.  More and more doctors want to know… because it’s affecting our physical health.  We’ll talk with a UW doc about why he’s talking with patients about social isolation. Dr. Tong’s paper in the Annals of Family Medicine: https://www.annfammed.org/content/early/2024/02/21/afm.3102 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show h...

Seattle wants harsher penalties for street racing, SPS won't release school closure list this summer, and a federal jury sides with people jailed for graffiti. 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 yo...

Local automotive journalist Victoria Scott is really into cars. She loves the engineering of them, the sense of style the convey and the  feeling of freedom she has behind the steering wheel Victoria's new book, We Deserve This, profiles transgender women and nonbinary people along with cars to showcase the joy that many trans people find in the hobby.  See more info and order We Deserve This (als...

Democrats warn the WA Governor's race will be close, Everett Herald journalists go on strike, and parents call for Seattle parks to be more inclusive. 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...

Invasive green crabs began showing up along the Washington coast 20 years ago, and now they’re showing up here in Puget Sound.  Researchers say there's still time to stop the spread.  One of the best ways to combat this is through looking for crab shells on the shoreline.  Patricia Murphy takes a beach walk with Sea Grant’s Lisa Watkins. Molt search: https://wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/moltsearch/...

Judge presses pause on WA's parents bill of rights law, SPD fires cop who made racist remarks, and Benaroya Hall celebrates 25 years. 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 a...

This week… Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun got grilled by a Senate Subcommittee, and we found out more about how the company has been operating lately. Students at at least one middle school will have to leave their phones in a secure pouch to prevent scrolling during school hours. And beloved Seattle institution Scarecrow Video needs some help to keep the doors open. Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh an...

Jury hears closing arguments in murder trial of former Auburn cop, local couple loses case before SCOTUS, and Seattle will get a new semi-pro baseball league. 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!...

If you’re heading out of town, you might want to pack a mask. Covid cases are climbing in King County and contributing to a summer surge. Dr. Helen Chu from UW Medicine is here to talk about what’s going on with the virus and the best ways to stay healthy. Seattle Parks Summer Aquatic Hours: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/05/21/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2024-summer-aquatics-hours/ We can onl...

Boeing CEO grilled by Congress, BNSF Railway to pay millions for trespassing on tribal land, and Scarecrow Video says it's in financial danger. 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...

Here in the Seattle area, nearly one quarter of people over the age of 65 are still in the workforce. That’s higher than the national average. We’ll dig into why, with Seattle Times reporter Paige Cornwell. Read Paige’s story here: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/in-pricey-seattle-many-older-adults-eligible-for-retirement-keep-working/ Molt Blitz info: https://wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/mol...

Auburn officer on trial for murder won't testify, evictions spike in WA, and RFK Jr. files petition to get on WA's November ballot. 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...

If you get bitten a lot by mosquitoes, it might be personal. UW researcher Jeff Riffle studies mosquitoes and why they bite some people over others.  He talks about his research and how it’s aimed at reducing the diseases mosquitoes spread. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seatt...

SCOTUS ruling won't alter WA law banning bump stocks, Harrell announces millions for youth mental health, and advocates hope Seattle's transpo levy will prevent traffic deaths. 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. You have the power! Make the show happen by  making a gift  to KUOW. We want t...

This week… Turns out The King County Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice ignored civil rights complaints for almost two years. The Downtown Seattle Association wants to put 30 advertising kiosks across downtown. And Mariners fans are taking advantage of some unique promotions, including free tickets in exchange for a buzzcut. The South Seattle Emerald’s Marcus Harrison Green and KUOW’s Zak...

Starbucks wins at SCOTUS, the Makah Tribe gets approval to hunt gray whales, and e-books are back online at the Seattle Public Library. 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...

Healthcare workers in Washington state’s under-resourced system are bearing the brunt, including a rise in violence on the job in recent years. Assaulting a healthcare worker is an automatic felony in our state.  Seattle Times Investigative Reporter Sydney Brownstone is here to tell us how a law meant to protect workers is disproportionately affecting people with severe mental illness. Read the in...

UW President Cauce to retire next year, Amazon flex drivers file claims for unpaid wages, and we explore Seattle's role in the newest Olympic sport: breakdancing. 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...

If you’re walking or riding on King County trails, expect to find e-bikes in the mix. The new rule permitting e-bikes and scooters on the trails, gives commuters some new options. Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais is here to talk about what it means. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https:...

Garfield students return to school, WA launches youth helpline, and Gov. Inslee issues directive on protecting emergency abortion care. 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. You have the power! Make the show happen by  making a gift  to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram a...

We’re getting closer to the heart of hiking season in the northwest. We’ll get some recommendations for adventures that don’t attract big crowds from Anna Roth, digital content manager for the Washington Trails Association . Destinations and other resources covered in this episode: Mount Teneriffe Mount Walker LBA Park   Redmond Watershed Preserve Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge...

New law aims to get toxins out of cosmetics, FareStart to reopen its downtown restaurant, and Seattle Rep cuts its artistic staff. 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. 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 Sea...

Amazon has always aspired to be the Everything Store, but the company has struggled to capture one of the largest sectors of the retail industry: Grocery stores.  The tech giant has tried various approaches over the last decade or so, but the last year has brought a number of shake-ups. Now it’s discontinuing one of its flagship experiments.  Seattle Times reporter Lauren Rosenblatt dug into the c...