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Brian Kohberger is going to jail for the rest of his life, Folklorico Festival is canceled due to concerns about immigration enforcement, and President's Trump push for AI data centers might present a problem in Washington. 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  t...

James Beard Award winning cookbook author J. Kenji Lopez-Alt is one of the most prominent voices in Seattle's culinary scene.  But it isn't just food he's passionate about, music is another passion. He paired his passion for food and music for an event on Friday night: Tasting Notes. Patricia Murphy talks with Kenji and Grammy Award-nominated violinist Tessa Lark about the event and what visi...

Invasive owls might not be culled in Washington, Oregon, and California, healthcare workers are moving to British Colombia, and Redmond teens want their firehouse hangout space back. 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...

Congressional Republicans voted on Friday to claw back more than a billion dollars of already-approved money for public broadcasting, a rescission package that President Trump is eager to sign.  The loss of funding for NPR and PBS have been the headlines, but many smaller radio stations will be deeply affected by these cuts.  We speak to June Fox, general manager of the publicly-funded l...

Alaska Airlines is still reeling from last night's IT outage, wildfires continue to rage across the state, and Seattle Public Schools faces federal funding cuts. 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...

The August primary is right around the corner. And it’s an odd year election, with a long ballot. KUOW’s Cat Smith is here to break down the candidates and incumbents in two of Seattle’s biggest races: the mayor and city attorney. Learn more about taking a Beach Naturist Shore Stroll . We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Sea...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… King County’s health department has published innovative and educational comic strips about public health issues for more than 15 years. The county hires local comics artists to tackle issues such as long term covid, preparing for a natural disaster and how to deal with a failing septic system.  Kyle Norris talked t...

A federal judge in Tacoma says Washington can't enforce a new law against Catholic priests, multiple state agencies are bracing for federal cuts and get ready for extreme I-5 closures that begin this weekend. 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 Seatt...

This week… Seattle is known for being a magical place this time of year, but we’ve just upped the ante. It’s Hot Rat Summer! The notorious mosaic at Cal Anderson Park is sparking heated debates about art, graffiti and rats. Plus, new statistics show Seattleites love to ride Lime e-bikes and scooters… But aren’t great at wearing helmets. We’ll dig into all...

The US House votes to rescind public radio money, Seattle Public Schools continue to look for a new superintendent, and Amazon carbon emissions rise. 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...

Nothing like a splash in the water to help beat the unbearable temperatures this week. But before you dive in, check your beach it could be closed. King County water field testers are out all summer checking the water for bacteria and toxic algae that could make you and your pet sick.  We'll tag along for a test at Lake Sammamish. Check the King County website for water quality updates here ....

The new federal budget bill is making it hard for Washington to meet sustainability goals, King County is re-upping its commitment to being a welcoming area for immigrants, and people in the Green Lake neighborhood are fighting to save their favorite music venue. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because list...

The Mariners have a superstar. Cal Raleigh has become the face of Seattle baseball. People love him for his home run hitting and his iconic nickname. Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to talk about Cal’s phenomenal season, filled with home runs, accolades, and a big derby win. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Sea...

Puget Sound Energy asks customers to dial back their electricity use, Bumbershoot ticket prices decrease, and Bothell changes their zoning to encourage more new housing. 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. ...

Awareness around neurodivergence, which encompasses conditions like autism and ADHD, has increased in recent years. And with that are calls for accommodations. One of those is the physical environment at work. HOK , a global design and architecture firm, has spent years researching how to design spaces tailored for a more neurodiverse workforce. They redesigned their downtown Seattle office to see...

A well-known farm labor organizer in Washington’s Skagit Valley is giving up his deportation fight, Washington state bans two invasive ivy species, and PCC Community Markets returns to downtown 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 Seatt...

Young people are using AI. And there’s concern this could result in a decline in critical thinking skills.  UW PhD student Aayushi Dangol talks about a game she designed to help kids think critically about AI. Check out AI Puzzlers! 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...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW Podcast - Meet Me Here. You probably have different types of friends you do different things with - friends you go hiking with, take to baseball games, or go out to eat with… But do you have any ART friends? People you can take to cultural events like gallery shows and museum exhibits, and engage in thoughtful conversations about ar...

A southern Washington county passed a resolution this week to re-emphasize that is an "non-sanctuary" jurisdiction, summer heat could impact the region's light rail tracks, and Fourth of July fun has a price tag... In unincorporated Pierce County, that's upwards of $200,000. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. We can only make Seattle Now...

This week… DoorDash imposed a second fee increase in two years in response to legislation from the Seattle City Council. TSA scrapped a 20-year-old law that requires people to take off their shoes at airport security. And did anyone see that salmon fly through the air and land in the seats at T-Mobile Park? Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and KUOW Director of Community Engagement...

King County Assessor John Wilson resigns from the King County Executive race, wildfires and drought hit the state, and we officially have a new police chief. 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...

Southern resident orcas are using kelp tools to groom each other. The fact our local orcas do this grooming together, as a social behavior, is a big deal. Dr. Michael Weiss from the Center for Whale Research explains more about it and what it could mean for future marine research. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.  Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your...

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has plans to backfill funding to Planned Parenthood cut by the new federal budget bill, Microsoft is putting billions into funding AI training programs, and the King County Council wants to protect the region from flooding as rescue and recovery efforts continue in Texas. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy....

In one of his first actions back in office, President Donald Trump required federal agencies to only recognize two biological sexes, based on sex “at conception.” Although a judge blocked that executive order, things are still complicated at the passport office. Seattle Gay News Publisher Renee Raketty experienced this first-hand here in Seattle, and spoke with other people experiencin...

Seattle filed to end the Seattle Police Department's federal consent decree, the Belltown hellcat gets sentenced, and we stop to smell the roses.  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...