Seattle Now
Seattle Now is a smart, daily news podcast for a curious city, from KUOW and the NPR Network. New episodes every weekday morning and evening.
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Episodes
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How five women fought off a cougar for 45 minutes
On February 17, five friends set out on a long bike ride in the Cascade foothills north of Snoqualmie. What started as a routine ride for the group of 50 Angela King tells the women's story for the first time since the attack.
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Monday Evening Headlines
WA issues new Covid guidance, Rep. Kim Schrier argues for a TikTok ban, and the Seattle Reign are getting a new owner. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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What we lose when restaurants close
We love our restaurants around here, but the pandemic and Seattle’s blistering growth means these third places are constantly shifting. Local food author Geraldine DeRuiter writes about Seattle's relationship to its restaurants in her new book, If You Can't Take The Heat. and what we lose when they disappear.
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Friday Evening Headlines
Watchdog group says landlords are colluding to keep rents high, Mayor Harrell holds forums on public safety, and it's about to get unseasonable warm in Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Jas Keimig
This week… Boeing is making headlines AGAIN… this time, it involves Dawn dish soap and hotel room keys. Washington’s US Representatives have joined the war against TikTok. And get your wizard hat on, Dungeons and Dragons kits are headed to libraries across the state. Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Freelance Arts Reporter Jas Keimig are here to break down the week.
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Thursday Evening Headlines
Seattleites react to proposed TikTok ban, 520 Bridge tolls could increase, and Seattle is getting more dog parks. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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(Re)Introducing: the Seattle Reign
Seattle's National Women's Soccer League team is back this Sunday for a new season, and things will look a lot
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Fertility fraud bill heads to Inslee's desk, public defenders want smaller caseloads, and Seattle University gets a $300 million gift of art. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.
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Burien's camping ban draws (more) legal scrutiny
The debate over homeless encampments in Burien is getting messier. Last week after the city widened a controversial ban on camping, the King County Sheriff’s Office said deputies would not enforce the rule, which they suspect is unconstitutional. A lawsuit from the Sheriff’s Office followed, and now a federal court will decide. Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett is here to talk about this escalating situation.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
SPD wants more money to hire cops, WA residents can now file free taxes with the IRS, and Gonzaga alum John Stockton sues WA's attorney general. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Why Seattle's mental health problems are so visible
Many people suffering from a severe mental illness experience an endless loop. Many cycle through streets, jail, clinics, courts, and a shrinking number of hospital beds. KUOW’s brand new podcast “Lost Patients” examines how we got here through the lens of Seattle’s past, present, and future. Host Will James talks about the show and what we can learn from the past about Seattle's challenges treating people with mental illnesses.
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Monday Evening Headlines
King County Sheriff to challenge Burien's camping ban in court, Feds open a criminal investigation into Boeing, and former Seahawk Russell Wilson heads to Pittsburgh. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.