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We’re rounding out a week of re-airing our favorite episodes of the year, and somehow just couldn’t go without putting in some pickleball. Pickleball continues to be both popular and controversial in Seattle. This episode we're returning to the Green Lake pickleball courts which were officially declared a pickleball hub by Seattle in June. And the upwards of 100 diehard fans would agree, as they meet regularly to dink pickleballs back and forth. Yes, that’s the technical term. But, not everyone is a fan of the pickleball takeover. Producer Matt Martin checked it out last summer. It may no longer be ideal pickleball weather, but you can reminisce about summer sun as Matt takes us back to August at Green Lake. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2024, we’ve talked to and learned from some of the region’s boundary pushing authors. One of them is local automotive journalist Victoria Scott. Victoria loves cars – as models of freedom, style, and engineering. She also thinks car culture doesn’t have to be so male-dominated.  Those two things drove her to write about and photograph trans women, nonbinary people, and their relationship to cars. Her book is We Deserve This. See more info and order We Deserve This (also available at Elliott Bay Books, Amazon and Barnes and Noble: https://www.carrarabooks.com/store/p/we-deserve-this  We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode we're dreaming of a white Christmas, because White Christmas singer Bing Crosby was a local.  He's Tacoma born and Spokane-raised. Crosby’s PNW connection is one of the many dazzling details in the book The Sound of Seattle: 101 Songs that Shaped a City. Eva Walker and Jacob Uitti talk to Patricia Murphy about musical influences that came out of our region – especially those that get little cred. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the final full week of the year. As we take a little holiday break to recharge this week, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes of 2024, starting with a trip back to Shoreline. There, volunteers are reclaiming a derelict property to turn into the Ching Community Garden. Back when Patricia Murphy first visited in April, volunteers were out on weekends restoring the rich soil. They had to uproot blackberry bushes to reveal lilies and a hidden koi fish pond with a bridge. Now, months later, the effort continues - and keeps recruiting volunteers - with big plans to finally demolish the old house on the property in early 2025. Let's take a trip to the rediscovered gem of a garden near Shoreline Community College. Ching Garden Volunteer Work Party: https://volunteersignup.org/T97CF 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Harrell announces new Seattle Police Chief, Starbucks workers go on strike, and how to make air travel less harmful to the environment. 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 to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week… King County Metro announced it will temporarily close four bus stops in the Chinatown International District, and the agency is also reeling from a fatal attack on a bus driver. Washington is saying farewell to… The Northern Giant Hornet, now that the “murder hornet” has officially been eradiated from the state. And we’re getting closer to the holidays every second. If you’re a last-minute shopper, big tech is trying to get you to use AI for ideas. Author Danielle Marie Holland 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 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suspect identified in Metro bus driver killing, health inspection signs are coming to food trucks, and health advocates worry about Trump's pick of RFK Jr. 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 to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A U.S. Senate Committee led by Bernie Sanders says Amazon ignored its own recommendations about how to reduce injuries among warehouse workers, and put profits ahead of health and safety. We talk with Seattle Times reporter Lauren Rosenblatt about the new report, and why Amazon disputes the report's findings. The company says its injury rates have declined.  Share your thoughts on proposed zoning changes here. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metro bus driver fatally stabbed by passenger, WA declares victory against the northern giant hornet, and Kaiser Permanente is sued over hearing aid coverage. 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 to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it gets this dark outside, our region knows how to keep it light. ‘Tis the season for festive lights and light shows. Today we’ll walk through some of the season’s sparkling traditions, and stroll through one of the biggest: the Woodland Park Zoo’s Wild Lanterns installation. Read the list of the Seattle Public Library’s most popular books here Read more on the Bait Shop’s Holiday Light Show here Info on one West Seattle home’s holiday lights Seattle’s Candy Cane Lane information can be found here Find more info on WildLanterns here 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPD's former chief Adrian Diaz is fired, lawmakers want to ban flavored vape and tobacco products, and bus stops close in Seattle's CID due to safety concerns. 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 to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington’s carbon market has raised more than $2.6 billion over the last few years to fight climate change, and recently survived a voter initiative. But one company hasn't paid up. Seattle Times climate change reporter Conrad Swanson tells us about Washington's lone scofflaw, and what it says about how the carbon market is working. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advocacy groups prep for immigration raids, Starbucks improves parental leave benefits, and is the Seattle City Council toxic for progressives? 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 to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driving in Seattle is not easy during the best of times. Add some dark, fog and rain to the mix… it’s a lot. We’ll talk with UW ophthalmologist Dr. Jen Yu about why it’s so much harder to see this time of year, and what we can do about it. You can watch Tuesday’s Washington state electoral college proceedings live on TVW at noon. Seattle Film Critics Society Nominees 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SFD diverted on-duty firefighters to work special events, Puget Sound rockfish remain in deep trouble, and SantaCon is comin' to town. 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 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week… Kroger and Albertsons will not be merging any time soon, and things are getting messy between the two companies. The last Sears in Washington is closing this weekend… Remember the Sears catalogue? And Washington State University picked a name for our state’s newest apple. Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Political Strategist Sandeep Kaushik are here to break down the week. Weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion here. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden pardons Seattle man, WA's last remaining Sears closes on Sunday, and a local non-profit provides therapy on wheels. 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 ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to love and corporate mergers… breakups are hard. Albertsons backed out of a deal with Kroger after two judges blocked the grocery companies from merging into one. Now Albertsons is suing Kroger over the failed deal. Seattle Times Business Reporter Paul Roberts is here to make sense of the fallout. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albertsons sues Kroger over merger deal, WA's natural gas initiative is challenged in court, and AI is tracking you in retail stores. 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 or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The city’s been working steadily to clean up downtown. And this fall they tried a new approach. Arrests and street cleaning on some core streets. Some areas are seeing improvement, but pushing people into other neighborhoods and away from services can cause new problems. The public meeting about improvements on Lake Washington Boulevard is here. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle teens can get free online therapy, grocery merger blocked in court, and a King County staffer received $323,000 in an alleged kickback scheme. 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 ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the pandemic, many doctors and nurses struggled with their mental health. A new study from UW Medicine turned to psilocybin as a potential antidote to Covid despair. Dr. Anthony Back led the study, and talked with Patricia Murphy about what he found. Watch UW Professor David Baker accept his Nobel Prize at 10 am Tuesday, here 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tammy Morales says the Seattle City Council is sliding toward "undemocratic behavior," Wallace Falls State Park remains closed, and we look at how social media can make or break a restaurant. 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 ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a cold winter so far. It’s the time you might bust out your warm winter hat. Our friends, the Southern Resident Killer Whales, have been doing it too… They’ve been wearing “salmon hats” in Puget Sound lately. Wild Orca Science and Research Director Deborah Giles told KUOW’s Kim Malcolm all about 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuition will increase next year at WA community colleges, Boeing halts employee surveillance program, and Rep. Kilmer says goodbye to Congress. 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 to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week… Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales announced she’s stepping down from her position, citing a harmful work environment. Seattle’s glass recycling process has come screeching to a halt, due to the closure of the region’s largest bottle maker. And Portland favorite VooDoo donuts is setting up shop on Capitol Hill next week… Look out for some of their interesting menu items. Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week. Holiday Events: https://urbancraftuprising.com/ https://www.punkrockfleamarketseattle.com/pages/upcoming-seattle https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-solstice-holiday-night-market-21-tickets-1077185985279 https://www.pikeplacemarket.org/events-calendar/the-great-figgy-pudding-caroling-competition/ ORCA Wrapped: https://moshobo.github.io/orca-wrapped/ 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cornish and Seattle U to merge, whooping cough cases keep rising, and Seattle Storm All-Star Jewell Loyd wants to be traded. 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 to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 4 terms, King County Executive Dow Constantine is not running for reelection. With a 150 million dollar budget problem, a housing crisis, and criminal justice reform facing the county…..who would want the top spot anyway? KUOW Politics Reporter Scott Greenstone interviewed the candidates eyeing the job. He’ll break it all down. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tammy Morales to resign from Seattle City Council, SAM workers go on strike, and a candidate emerges to challenge City Attorney Ann Davison. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. The transit project "Orca Wrapped" can be found here. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday shopping is not for the faint of heart. The crowds, the pressure... It’s a lot. And it’s easy to overpay, or spend more than you have when you’re feeling stressed. For nearly 20 years, Jesse Jones has delivered solid consumer advice and come to the rescue for people caught up in a scam. Now that he’s leaving KIRO, he’s here to reflect on his TV career and offer tips on how to avoid bad deals. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Inslee announces state hiring freeze, food banks struggle with inflation, and FOB Sushi Bar reopens two weeks after viral video. 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 to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December is here. Cue the holiday shows! Sure, the Nutcracker from Pacific Northwest Ballet is a classic, but here in Seattle we spike our traditions with holiday bonsai trees and drag shows. Chase Burns is here to help us sort through all the theater, film, and live music coming our way. He’s editor of The Ticket. Chase's holiday recommendations:A Christmas Carol at ACT Theater Black Nativity at Intiman Theater Linus and Juicy at The Cornish Playhouse The Dina Martina Christmas Show at Act Theater Jingle All the Gay at Neptune Theater Female Trouble and It's a Wonderful Life at the Grand Illusion Moulin Rouge at SIFF Cinema Uptown Winter Bonsai Solstice at Pacific Bonsai Museum 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another vegetable falls prey to an outbreak of foodborne illness, Washington's treasurer prepares for the Trump administration, and why are orcas wearing dead salmon as hats? 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 to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle boasts a wealth of young jazz talent. High schools like Bothell, Garfield, and Roosevelt are regular finalists in national competitions. But the journey from a local school band to the big stage can be long and difficult. One local organization, the Seattle Jazz Fellowship is looking to change that. We get more from Soundside producer (and musician) Alec Cowan. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle travelers hit the roads, ferries, and airport, Redmond PD gets a federal waiver to operate drones, and why are Seattle sports tickets so expensive? 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 to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: We’re coming up on Thanksgiving, so we brought in some local food experts to talk about the holiday essentials. Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle are here to serve up some good Thanksgiving vibes. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle scraps plans to close schools, banner year for Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon, and two Bruce Lee murals are unveiled in the Chinatown-International District. 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 to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent months, multiple E. coli outbreaks have reached Washington, including McDonald's quarter pounder hamburgers, and organic carrots sold at Whole Foods and Trader Joes. We talk with food safety attorney Bill Marler about the state of food safety, and how to protect yourself from foodborne illnesses. Tonight's Seattle School Board meeting is streaming here. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two King County councilmembers want to pass a bill to help recover from last week's bomb cyclone, one of Seattle's largest event companies is buying a historic arts building, and the Washington Department of Transportation has recommendations for when you should travel on this busy holiday 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 Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week’s back-to-back wind storms are a reminder that bad weather around here can sometimes mean days without power, or snow and ice that traps people in their homes and upends supply chains. It pays to be prepared. A lot of us are not. Susanna Trimarco, the Public Outreach and Education Coordinator for King County’s office of Emergency Management, is here to help us get started. Emergency preparedness resources: Personal and family preparedness checklist from King County King County emergency alerts Seattle emergency alerts King County Emergency Management blog Watch Governor Inslee's press conference on changes to the juvenile rehabilitation system. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some hospitals are running on generators, we talk with Latino voters in Yakima about Trump's presidency, and Magnuson Park could get pickleball courts. lt’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. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week… High winds and rain blasted through the greater Seattle area in the form of a Bomb Cyclone. And viral food reviewer Keith Lee’s trip to Seattle took a turn for the worse, or should I say worm-st, leading to the temporary closure of a local restaurant chain. Northwest Reports Producer and Co-Host Maleeha Syed and Seattle Weather Blog’s Justin Shaw are here to break down the week. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands still without power in the PNW, Seattle City Council passes $8.3 billion budget, and immigrant advocates prepare for second Trump term. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. What are your questions about storm preparation? Email [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch the city council budget session here. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PNW still reeling from windstorm, Seattle elementary schools may not close after all, and pollution has increased in WA since the pandemic. 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. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Century Ballroom is in its last months of operation. It’s one of Seattle’s longest-running social dance venues, with the first classes gliding across the ballroom in 1997. But owner Hallie Kuperman announced earlier this month that 2025 will be the space’s last dance. We’ll hear from Hallie, and from Century dance students, about why the love Century Ballroom. Live federal court proceedings: https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/media/live-oral-arguments/ 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Powerful storm to bring high winds to Seattle and snow to the passes, Seattle City Council votes against a capital gains tax, and we meet some Trump voters in King County. 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. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whooping cough is making a major comeback in Washington state. At this time last year, there were 54 cases of pertussis. Right now, the statewide case count is more than 1,300. The bacterial disease is most dangerous to babies, and many who get it require hospitalization. We talk with UW Medicine's Dr. Helen Chu about why whooping cough is surging in Washington. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An E. coli outbreak is spreading across Washington; How Washington's next Attorney General is thinking about the job; and trouble is brewing for Woodinville wine-tasting rooms. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. View more information about the carrot recall due to E. coli contamination on the CDC website. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Bruce Harrell said on Friday that public safety is his administration’s “highest priority.” In city hall, that’s included a lot of talk about policing and crime. But according to a study of Seattle residents, the biggest public safety issue in people’s lives is actually traffic safety. Jacqueline Helfgott – Seattle University Professor and Director of the school’s Crime & Justice Research Center – breaks down the results of the Seattle Public Safety Survey and the various ways safety shows up in our lives. The 2024 Seattle Public Safety Survey is accepting responses through November 30. Weigh in on the DNR Outdoor Access and Responsible Recreation Strategic Plan through November 22. 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.