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The annual Seattle/King County Health Clinic is expecting an increase in patients this year. This Thursday through Sunday at Seattle Center, people can get free medical, dental, and vision care -- no questions asked. Julia Colson is the clinic’s founder, and she talks with us about why demand is up this year. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here  to make a...

King County is looking into a box of abandoned ballots found in Renton, Washington's grey wolf population went up in 2025, and we're in peak migration season for birds. 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 que...

Recent moves from Starbucks executives suggest the company is trying to uproot from its Seattle origins. Does it make more sense for them to stay or for them to go? Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts will spill the beans. 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 s...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW podcast, Booming… The middle class economy is quintessentially American. It’s a whole range of businesses that cropped up to serve the growing middle class after World War II.  Think coffee and apple pie at your neighborhood diner. Or back-to- school shopping at Sears.   But companies that cater to the middle cl...

Pedestrian deaths increasing in Seattle, legal scholars call for stronger efforts to protect judges, and Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are separating . 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. See omnystudio.com/listene...

This week… King County Metro's fare enforcement program is showing unimpressive financial returns. Bike-only weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard are getting a tune-up. And in patented Mariners fashion, the reveal of Ichiro's new statue went wrong. Comedian Phil Burton and Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners supp...

WA's unemployment rate increased for the fourth straight month, Connie Ballmer makes a record donation to NPR, and Tacoma-Seattle fast ferry 'unlikely' to launch ahead of World Cup. 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...

Excitement for the World Cup is building around the SODO neighborhood. Sure, there are good vibes, but also the monumental challenge of hosting an estimated 750,000 visitors. We’ll learn more about how SODO businesses are getting ready for the summer’s World Cup crowds. Fill out the Seattle Now focus group survey, here . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap he...

Mayor Wilson's homelessness proposals move forward, student uses 'AI attorneys' to sue UW over alleged racial discrimination, and WA prevails in lawsuit against Live Nation. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Fill out the Seattle Now focus group survey,  here . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.  Tap here...

When you think of data centers in Washington state, you probably think of those in rural areas - outside small towns like Quincy and Prosser. But as demand grows for data centers, companies are looking to the city… some have started to request space in Seattle. We’ll hear more from Seattle Times Climate Reporter Greg Kim. Fill out the Seattle Now focus group survey, here . We can only...

Seattle library levy will head to voters this summer, residents of Pacific sue King County over flood preparation, and the Seattle Storm get high marks for their new draft picks. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Fill out the Seattle Now focus group survey, here . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.  Tap here &...

Tax season is when many of us take stock of our finances. Our debt, our spending habits, and how much we’re bringing in. And those things look different, by gender. Here in Washington, the gender wage gap is the second largest in the country. We some practical financial advice from Tori Dunlap. She's a Seattle-based author and founder of Her First $100K . Her podcast on personal fi...

Washingtonians recovering from last December's flooding can apply for federal relief, an infant in King County has measles and may have exposed others, and the Seattle Storm are at a high stakes WNBA draft tonight. 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 g...

If you’ve been thinking about moving to Canada, you might want to check if you have any forgotten Canadian ancestors.  That’s because back in December, it became much easier to inherit Canadian citizenship. We’ll talk about what’s changed and why with immigration consultant Cassandra Fultz. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.  Tap here...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… First, Washington's Legislature works just a few months per year, which means most lawmakers have day jobs on the side.  And finally, a story about a traditional whale hunt for Washington’s Makah tribe. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your fe...

SeaTac Airport expects big crowds this weekend, Seattle battery manufacturer fined for exposing employees to toxic lead dust, and the Mariners unveil Ichiro statue, which immediately breaks. 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...

This week… Washington's summer weather outlook is dangerously dry. A very small local restaurant got a glowing review from the New York Times. And why did the Greenwood Fred Meyer take the handles off of their paper bags? Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vin and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make...

New lawsuit challenges millionaires tax, Mayor Wilson announces new shelter site in Interbay, and  Seattle Storm broadcaster Elise Woodward is leaving for Portland. 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 qu...

Sumo tournaments in Seattle have a long history. And they’re growing in popularity. We’ll take a trip to a Rain City Sumo practice and meet some wrestlers. 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 from you! Email us at  seattlenow@kuo...

WA declares an emergency drought, masked ICE agents arrest man at Seattle Immigration Court, and legendary mountain climber Jim Whittaker dies. 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...

Gambling in Washington state can be a challenge - if you want to bet on your favorite sports team, you have to physically go to a casino. But prediction markets like Kalshi and Robinhood are just a download away.  They say they’re different from traditional gambling apps and are willing to go to court to prove it. We’ll hear more from KUOW’s Clare McGrane. We can only make S...

Iranian Americans protest at Seattle City Hall, Snohomish County says the months-long measles outbreak has ended, and the Seattle Japanese Garden will temporarily close this summer. 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...

Before the pandemic, you could take a Washington State Ferry from Anacortes to Sidney, British Columbia. We’ve just entered the 7th season without service. Now, some ferry riders are suing. We talk with journalist Tom Banse who's written about this for the Washington State Standard. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here  to make a gift and keep Seattle Now...

3 Gray whales died over the last few days, Tacoma wants Sound Transit to expand light rail service south, and the fire season forecast is smoky. 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...

With the 1 and 2 Lines connected across Lake Washington, Sound Transit is looking to its next major projects. Trains to West Seattle, Ballard, and Tacoma have all been approved by voters. But it’s not all smooth sailing. We’ll get into what we know about West Seattle's light rail journey with West Seattle Blog's Tracy Record. Read some of her recent reporting on this here and here . We...