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A smart, daily podcast for a curious city. Seattle Now brings you quick, informal, and hyper-local news updates every weekday.

4 HR. AGO

Tariffs stir uncertainty for WA

Over the weekend, the Trump administration announced tariffs for three of the country’s top trade partners: Mexico, Canada and China. While Mexico and Canada’s tariffs have been delayed 30 days, China’s is currently in place.

12 min
16 HR. AGO

Tuesday Evening Headlines

Sen. Cantwell speaks out against RFK Jr. nomination, WA lawmakers could end a special exemption for Tesla, and we dive deep on Seattle's social housing measure. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

17 min
1 DAY AGO

Clergy would be required to report child abuse, under new bill

A proposed bill in the state legislature would make clergy members mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Currently, Washington is one of few states that doesn't require clergy members to do so. We talk with Democratic State Senator Noel Frame about why she's pushing for this change.

13 min
1 DAY AGO

Monday Evening Headlines

More snow will bring a winter weather advisory, Theo's Chocolate leaves the Seattle-area and Canadians react to the impending trade war. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

10 min
2 DAYS AGO

Is it time to break up with your phone?

The seamless integration of news into our social media feeds used to be a feature. Now, for some people it’s overwhelming. David Levy, a Professor Emeritus in the Information School at the University of Washington, helps us understand why we're still glued to our phones. And Patti Gorman, who's made it to 77 years of age without a cell phone, explains how she does it. 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@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 min
4 DAYS AGO

Friday Evening Headlines

Gun safety measures advance in Olympia, lawmakers consider ban on flavored nicotine products, and we visit some Seattle spots that are serving up non-alcoholic cocktails. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

12 min
5 DAYS AGO

Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Joe Veyera

Costco is making a big change in its food court… Coca-Cola, anyone? Microsoft is reportedly in talks to become the American operator of TikTok - paging Clippy And one of Seattle’s most beloved third places might be staying open after all. A group is currently in talks to take over operations of the Century Ballroom on Capitol Hill. We’ll dig into all of it with Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Factal Editor Joe Veyera.

23 min
5 DAYS AGO

Thursday Evening Headlines

Costco truck drivers could go on strike Friday, Century Ballroom might be saved after all, and two Seattle theaters formalize plans to merge. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

14 min

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Favorite Local Pod!

10/12/2024

FartLicker_69

I’m a recent transplant, and this podcast has been a huge help for me in learning the area and the stories surrounding it. They give helpful context in both the headlines and the longer-form pieces, and I always enjoy the Friday hangout episodes!
Jodie Ann Burey

Jan 19

EsperanzaGomez12

Jodie Ann Burey is the dumbest and most out of touch guest that keeps returning. Just stop.
Only for the woke

12/27/2024

West Seattle Homie

Milquetoast. For folx that non-ironically listen to Wacklemore.
Love the new evening episodes

02/25/2024

CosmicDad

Really enjoying the evening episodes. Good work!