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Mercifully, the PNW has escaped the heat dome blanketing a large portion of the eastern US. The temperature may remind you of Western Washington in June 2021.  The oppressive heat set records across the region. A new lawsuit claims the world's largest oil companies are to blame for the blistering temperatures, and for the death of at least one woman who died as a result. We can only make Seat...

Seattle bans algorithmic rent-setting software, WA Rep. Schrier grills RFK Jr. over vaccines, and officials say fugitive Travis Decker may not be alive . 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 l...

In a recent memo to employees, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said artificial intelligence is ultimately going to mean fewer jobs at the company , as AI transforms how work gets done. Geekwire co-founder Todd Bishop is here to talk about what AI could mean for Amazon , and Seattle's tech industry as a whole. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here  to make a gift and k...

The Department of Justice sues Washington over a mandatory reporter law, the state sees another measles case, and if you see a seal pup, stay back. 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 n...

Good stewardship of our public lands is important, especially now that the federal government has cut some workers. Anna Roth from Washington Trails Association takes us to one of Washington's most popular trails to talk about some ways to steward the state's forestland. Check out the Washington Trails Association’s website to learn more about how to show your love and support for Washington...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW Podcast, Meet Me Here… Meet Me Here’s Dyer Oxley is a pinball fan - but don’t call him a pinhead. A pinball renaissance is happening across the Northwest, thanks to a fervent community that frequently gathers, holds tournaments, and keeps these machines flipping.  Seattle ranks second in the United States in terms o...

Builders in the Puget Sound region say tariffs are impacting housing construction, one of Seattle's most iconic brands is reaching its end, and today is the longest day of the year, but don't think TOO hard about the Big Dark. 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...

This week…  Sea lions are toasting the summer at Shilshole… and maybe overstaying their welcome, just a bit.  70,000 demonstrators in Seattle earned a gold star from SPD.  And would you rather live in a castle or missile silo? Both are for sale in our region if you’ve got at least a cool million.  Author Geraldine DeRuiter and comedian Phil Burton are here t...

“ Art walks humanize the viewing experience and create camaraderie, or at least, if not, create camaraderie, allow the opportunity for it.” That’s how local artist and art administrator Tommy Gregory  describes art walks in Seattle. Our city is home to  a dozen art walks and counting , including the longest-running art walk in the nation. Tommy loves this about Seattle...

Microsoft employees brace for mass layoffs , Seattle sues Trump over frozen public safety grants, and Seattle gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth. 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 o...

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is coming to Seattle.  The city now has less than a year before it welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors.  There’s plenty of time for the city to meet some of its goals, before the players try to score theirs. Will it be a win-win for the city?  Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here with a preview of what’s to com...

Judge rules in favor of WA over medical research cuts, plans are underway to replace Seattle's Peace Park statue, and more gray whales are being stranded this year in WA. 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...

Seattle can be a dangerous place to ride your bike. On some roads, cars just get too close. And if you’re new to cycling here, how do you know which routes are safest? We talk with University of Washington PhD student Joe Breda , who's  developed a handlebar sensor that's helping to map the region’s riskiest bike routes. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners sup...

Cherry growers struggle as deportation threats keep workers away, glass recycling resumes in Seattle, and a recap of weekend protests. 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...

The Columbia River is important to a lot of people and animals in the region. Its dams generate lots of clean energy while its Native fish, an important food source, are facing extinction. Two years ago President Biden crafted an agreement between the many invested parties, and last week President Trump cancelled it. We’ll learn more about what it all means with Lynda Mapes from the Seattle...

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… KUOW Immigration Reporter Gustavo Sagrero re-visits a high school senior near Bellingham, whose dad came to the U.S. without authorization about 20 years ago and was deported earlier this year. A day health center for disabled adults in Snohomish County is closing this summer – it’s the last facility of its kind in...

Amazon sponsors Trump's military parade, WA sues low income housing providers for duping seniors, and Trump cancels an agreement meant to help salmon recovery. 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 a...

This week… Say goodbye to the Uncle Sam Billboard in southern Washington, now with new, or sort of new, ownership. Notable Seattle celebrities have been the target of home invasions over the past several months. And it’s raining men… Seattle is the most-male dominated major metro in the US. Author Danielle Marie Holland and KEXP DJ Kennady Quille are here to break down the week...

WA sues over Trump's military deployment in CA, WA ferries will soon be back to full service, and a rare tree blooms in 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 Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas t...

The University of Washington is facing the prospect that hundreds of millions of dollars in expected federal grants will not come this year. Longstanding research dollars have become tenuous and American scientists are feeling undervalued. For some, a future abroad seems more stable and certain. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.  Tap here to make a gift and keep Seatt...

Seattle begins one year countdown to the World Cup, WA public defenders will get lighter caseloads, and Roosevelt HS sanctioned for illicit recruiting of football players. 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...

Seattle's best-known indie theater chain is in financial trouble. SIFF laid off 21% of its administrative staff last week. Freelance Arts Reporter and Film Critic Chase Hutchinson says our viewing habits have changed, and SIFF is just the latest in a series of recent struggles for indie theaters. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle No...

Seattle protesters block ICE vans , SPD Chief Barnes says he expects to be jailed for resisting Trump's orders, and Seattle's new pro women's hockey team is taking shape. 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 q...

If President Trump gets his way, Congress will pass a major spending bill that would make big changes to Medicaid . Governor Bob Ferguson estimates that nearly 200,000 people in WA would lose Medicaid coverage. We talk with Dr. Julian Perez about the potential impact of these cuts. He's a family physician with Sea Mar Community Health Centers. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners su...

Seattle politicians react to National Guard deployment in Los Angles, two recalls are issued in Washington, and a robber targeting local professional athletes gets caught. 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...