Seattle Now
975 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsA smart, daily podcast for a curious city. Seattle Now brings you quick, informal, and hyper-local news updates every weekday.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
July 03, 2024 23:38 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBSeattle summer is about to bring the heat, officials warn of dangerously cold lakes and rivers, and the Kraken make a historic coaching hire. 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 inform...
The (no longer) Living Computers Museum
July 03, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThe Living Computers: Museum/Labs in SoDo is closing its doors for good. It was the creation of the late Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft. He built it to preserve some of the important artifacts in computing history, a history he played an important role in. Now, years following his death, his estate is auctioning off its artifacts. Geekwire Writer and Editor Kurt Schlosser is here to talk about the museum and its place in Seattle’s story. Low Tide Spots: https://www.seattleaqu...
What's left of your paycheck after housing?
July 02, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBWe all know that it’s really expensive to buy a home in the Seattle area. But the amount of money you need to get in the door in this market is probably more than you imagined. Even renters who earn a good living are feeling the squeeze. Seattle Times reporter Heidi Groover is here to explain. Read Heidi’s story in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/as-wa-housing-costs-climb-incomes-arent-keeping-up/ We can only make Seattle Now because listener...
An historic verdict for police accountability
July 01, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSix years ago, Washington voters put a new law on the books that makes it easier to charge law enforcement officers with murder. Last week, Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson was the first person convicted under the law, making history in Washington's work towards police accountability. KUOW investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko breaks down the trial and tells us what the ruling means for police accountability in WA. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have...
Casual Pride-Day with Jas Keimig and Vivian McCall
June 28, 2024 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week… Seattle Pride is turning 50 this year, and we’re reflecting back on the history of the event. A queer-focused affordable housing community on Capitol Hill is bringing joy to LGBTQ+ people late in life… Imagine the bingo nights. And we look back on how queer activists protected one of Seattle’s historic queer spaces this year. Arts Reporter Jas Keimig and Stranger Queer Culture and Politics Reporter Vivian McCall are here to wrap up Seattle’s Pride Month on a big, queer new...
Scarecrow Video would like you to rent DVDs again
June 27, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBSeattle is home to one of the largest publicly-available movie collections in the world. Scarecrow Video has been renting and selling films in the city for 36 years. But now, they’re in trouble. The nonprofit is raising 1.8 million dollars to keep the doors open and ensure the collection’s future. We take a trip there to speak with Scarecrow executive director Kate Barr. Learn more about Scarecrow Video on their website: https://scarecrowvideo.org/ We can only make Seattle Now bec...
Why doctors want to know if you're lonely
June 26, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBAre you lonely? Be honest. More and more doctors want to know… because it’s affecting our physical health. We’ll talk with a UW doc about why he’s talking with patients about social isolation. Dr. Tong’s paper in the Annals of Family Medicine: https://www.annfammed.org/content/early/2024/02/21/afm.3102 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 ...
Tuesday Evening Headlines
June 26, 2024 00:09 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBSeattle wants harsher penalties for street racing, SPS won't release school closure list this summer, and a federal jury sides with people jailed for graffiti. 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. 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...
Celebrating trans women and their cars
June 25, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBLocal automotive journalist Victoria Scott is really into cars. She loves the engineering of them, the sense of style the convey and the feeling of freedom she has behind the steering wheel Victoria's new book, We Deserve This, profiles transgender women and nonbinary people along with cars to showcase the joy that many trans people find in the hobby. See more info and order We Deserve This (also available at Elliott Bay Books, Amazon and Barnes and Noble: https://www.carrarabooks.com/...
Monday Evening Headlines
June 25, 2024 00:17 - 10 minutes - 10 MBDemocrats warn the WA Governor's race will be close, Everett Herald journalists go on strike, and parents call for Seattle parks to be more inclusive. 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. 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 priv...
Looking for crab molts to stop invasive green crabs
June 24, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBInvasive green crabs began showing up along the Washington coast 20 years ago, and now they’re showing up here in Puget Sound. Researchers say there's still time to stop the spread. One of the best ways to combat this is through looking for crab shells on the shoreline. Patricia Murphy takes a beach walk with Sea Grant’s Lisa Watkins. Molt search: https://wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/moltsearch/ Seattle Public Schools Budget Hearing: https://www.seattleschools.org/calendar/board...
Friday Evening Headlines
June 21, 2024 23:29 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBJudge presses pause on WA's parents bill of rights law, SPD fires cop who made racist remarks, and Benaroya Hall celebrates 25 years. 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.
Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Lex Vaughn
June 21, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week… Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun got grilled by a Senate Subcommittee, and we found out more about how the company has been operating lately. Students at at least one middle school will have to leave their phones in a secure pouch to prevent scrolling during school hours. And beloved Seattle institution Scarecrow Video needs some help to keep the doors open. Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week. See omnystudio.c...
Thursday Evening Headlines
June 21, 2024 00:01 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBJury hears closing arguments in murder trial of former Auburn cop, local couple loses case before SCOTUS, and Seattle will get a new semi-pro baseball league. 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 f...
Heading into a summer Covid surge
June 20, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBIf you’re heading out of town, you might want to pack a mask. Covid cases are climbing in King County and contributing to a summer surge. Dr. Helen Chu from UW Medicine is here to talk about what’s going on with the virus and the best ways to stay healthy. Seattle Parks Summer Aquatic Hours: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/05/21/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2024-summer-aquatics-hours/ We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happe...
Over 65 in Seattle and still in the workforce
June 18, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9.17 MBHere in the Seattle area, nearly one quarter of people over the age of 65 are still in the workforce. That’s higher than the national average. We’ll dig into why, with Seattle Times reporter Paige Cornwell. Read Paige’s story here: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/in-pricey-seattle-many-older-adults-eligible-for-retirement-keep-working/ Molt Blitz info: https://wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/moltsearch/ We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power...
What makes you a mosquito magnet
June 17, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIf you get bitten a lot by mosquitoes, it might be personal. UW researcher Jeff Riffle studies mosquitoes and why they bite some people over others. He talks about his research and how it’s aimed at reducing the diseases mosquitoes spread. 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...
Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Zaki Hamid
June 14, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBThis week… Turns out The King County Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice ignored civil rights complaints for almost two years. The Downtown Seattle Association wants to put 30 advertising kiosks across downtown. And Mariners fans are taking advantage of some unique promotions, including free tickets in exchange for a buzzcut. The South Seattle Emerald’s Marcus Harrison Green and KUOW’s Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week. NAAM Juneteenth Programming: https://www.naam...
The unintended consequences of a law protecting WA healthcare workers
June 13, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBHealthcare workers in Washington state’s under-resourced system are bearing the brunt, including a rise in violence on the job in recent years. Assaulting a healthcare worker is an automatic felony in our state. Seattle Times Investigative Reporter Sydney Brownstone is here to tell us how a law meant to protect workers is disproportionately affecting people with severe mental illness. Read the investigation here: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/a-law-to-protect...
E-bikes get the green light on King County trails
June 12, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBIf you’re walking or riding on King County trails, expect to find e-bikes in the mix. The new rule permitting e-bikes and scooters on the trails, gives commuters some new options. Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais is here to talk about what it means. 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...
Exploring the PNW’s hidden hiking gems
June 11, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBWe’re getting closer to the heart of hiking season in the northwest. We’ll get some recommendations for adventures that don’t attract big crowds from Anna Roth, digital content manager for the Washington Trails Association. Destinations and other resources covered in this episode: Mount Teneriffe Mount Walker LBA Park Redmond Watershed Preserve Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Rattlesnake Mountain Kid friendly halfway hikes Barrier-free trails WTA's Trailblazer mobile ...
Amazon shakes up its grocery strategy
June 10, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBAmazon has always aspired to be the Everything Store, but the company has struggled to capture one of the largest sectors of the retail industry: Grocery stores. The tech giant has tried various approaches over the last decade or so, but the last year has brought a number of shake-ups. Now it’s discontinuing one of its flagship experiments. Seattle Times reporter Lauren Rosenblatt dug into the changes and what they may mean for Amazon’s future. We can only make Seattle Now because l...
Casual Friday with Geraldine Deruiter and Jeannie Yandel
June 07, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week, thousands of Seattle residents became millionaires in the past year. Miles Hudson, the Belltown Hellcat Guy who’s been blasting through the city now owes more than $80,000 in fines. And two astronauts rode a Boeing-built spaceship to the International Space Station, but not without some complications. Author Geraldine DeRuiter and KUOW’s Jeannie Yandel are here to break down the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seattle libraries go low tech after cyberattack
June 06, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBMany readers in the city are figuring out how to get their next book, as the Seattle Public Library responds to a cyberattack. The disruption took out most digital library services, including e-book and audiobook loans, and wi-fi in the 27 library buildings around the city. Seattle Now Producer Clare McGrane will explain the creative solutions the library is deploying, and how long this might last. King County Substance Use Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-king-coun...
Seattle's "wild" weather week and what it means for summer
June 05, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWe’ve flipped the calendar, and an atmospheric river this week gave us a windy, rainy welcome to June-uary. Don’t fret sun lovers, the National Weather Services says things are going to warm up… But with that heat also comes drought, wildfires and smoke. Deputy State Climatologist Karin Bumbaco is here to talk about this week’s weird weather pattern, and what it means for summer. Washington Dept. of Health Smoke Resources: https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/air-quality/smok...
Seattle Gay News starts a new chapter
June 04, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBSeattle Gay News has played a vital role in the city’s queer community. The paper now it has a new publisher and editor, Renee Raketty. Renee's here to tell us what the paper has meant over the years and what’s next. More information about SPS community meeting tonight. More information on the Port of Seattle noise study. 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/seattl...
Are abortion rights ‘settled’ in WA?
June 03, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThere are a lot of issues that might influence who Washington picks as its next governor. One issue that Democrats want to talk about is abortion access. Northwest News Network Olympia Correspondent Jeanie Lindsay dug into just how "settled" abortion access is in the state and how the next governor could influence it. 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...
Casual Friday with Lex Vaughn and Chase Burns
May 31, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week… Holy moly what a week, and not just for former United States Presidents. Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is out, replaced in the interim by a familiar face. Seattle Public Library had its system taken down by a ransomware attack. And we check in on how San Juan County employees are enjoying their 32-hour work weeks… Here’s a hint: some of them got new hobbies. Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn and Ticket Editor Chase Burns are here to break down the week. Info on se...
New leadership at SPD
May 30, 2024 14:07 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBFormer King County Sheriff Sue Rahr is stepping into the top spot at SPD. Sue Rahr will replace Chief Adrian Diaz who was pushed out yesterday. The move to fire Diaz follows a string of lawsuits and allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the department. KUOW’s online managing editor Isolde Raftery has details. 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/don...
Which Seattle summer music festival fits your vibe?
May 29, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIt’s almost time for Seattle’s slate of summer music festivals, and you’ve got a lot to choose from. Seattle Times Music Writer Michael Rietmulder is here to give us the lowdown on Bumbershoot, Capitol Hill Block Party, and Day In Day Out. 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 fe...
Can Pacific Place make it?
May 28, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBPacific Place had a hard time during lockdown, and has lost retailers and foot traffic even as things opened up. Now the downtown mall has a new owner and a fresh shot at success. As downtown’s recovery remains up in the air, the trajectory of Pacific Place offers some insight. Seattle Times Business reporter Heidi Groover gets us up to speed. 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....
Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Zaki Hamid
May 24, 2024 12:04 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week… Money is a construct, apparently. Popular Seattle grocery co-op PCC has a request for its members: please spend more money at PCC. If you’ve got $5 million to spare, you can buy a brand-new penthouse condo on 3rd Avenue that comes with the use of a luxury sports car. And Bumbershoot is back… but where are all the Seattle-based headliners? Author and speaker Jodi-Ann Burey and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week. We can only make S...
Memorial Day: How vets are healing through stories
May 23, 2024 12:04 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIt’s almost Memorial Day, a time set aside to remember people who’ve died in service of the country. It can be a particularly hard time for veterans, many of whom lost friends and loved ones during their time in service. Today, we revisit a story from last memorial day and speak to a mentor and veteran in The Red Badge project, an organization that helps veterans heal from loss through writing. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Washington state. Mental health resources for v...
Visiting the world's largest rhododendron collection
May 22, 2024 12:04 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIt’s spring, even if the weather hasn’t fully caught up yet. If there's one thing you can count on, besides postnasal drip, it’s rhododendrons. The showy blooms are all over town, and there are a lot more varieties than you think. Today, we're taking a fun trip to the botanical garden in Federal Way. 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 fro...
More people are dying on WA roads
May 21, 2024 12:04 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIf you’re hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend, buckle up and stay alert. Last year, 810 people died on roads in Washington State, the highest number of traffic fatalities since 1990. Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais explains what we know about the increase and what solutions are in the works. Washington State Naloxone Mail order: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4Wut2Ai5SANt3ZAHj7WOC5KynstN9vcfzIXYIp9bNg6iVyw/viewform We can only make Seattle Now because ...
Auburn officer's trial tests deadly force law
May 20, 2024 12:04 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBTransportation Levy Hearing: https://www.seattle.gov/council/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D174035196 Denny Blaine Meeting: https://www.seattle.gov/board-of-parks-and-recreation-commissioners/meeting-materials#2024agendasandminutes 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 u...
Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Rachel Belle
May 17, 2024 12:04 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThis week… Seattle Public Schools is grappling with a budget shortfall that will potentially close 20 schools. KUOW found out who was spearheading the effort to put a children’s playground next to the historically queer nude beach at Denny Blaine Park. And pass the butter - a Seattle event called “Gays Eating Garlic Bread” went viral and drew over 100 people looking to make some friends. Freelance Arts Reporter Jas Keimig and Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle are here to break dow...
Seattle loses its sparkle for first time home buyers
May 16, 2024 12:04 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIt is no surprise that it’s hard to buy a house in Seattle, but it's gotten even harder for many as interest rates and housing prices have sored. That means would-be home buyers are increasingly leaving the city, the metro area, and sometimes even the state. Seattle Times journalist Paul Roberts breaks down the trend and explains the calculus homebuyers are making. Rainier: A Beer Odyssey at SIFF: https://www.siff.net/festival/rainier-a-beer-odyssey We can only make Seattle Now because l...
How Seattle Public Schools' budget woes got so bad
May 15, 2024 12:04 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBSeattle Public Schools is looking to close more than 20 elementary schools, in order to help solve its massive budget problems. The district is facing a $105 million shortfall this year, and enrollment is declining. We talk with Marguerite Roza, director of the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University about why the district's budget is in such bad shape, and the implications for closing schools. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happ...
Seattle Storm prepares for the biggest WNBA season ever
May 14, 2024 12:04 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe Seattle Storm kick off their 25th season tonight at Climate Pledge Arena. The team is looking to improve after a disappointing season last year, as the entire WNBA preps for a huge new wave of viewership and attendance in what could be its biggest season ever. Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to tell us more about the new and improved Storm lineup, and what to look forward to this WNBA season. Public Safety Meetings: https://harrell.seattle.gov/2024/04/24/mayor-b...
How Rainier Beer became a Seattle icon
May 13, 2024 12:04 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBRainier is center screen tonight at the Egyptian theater on Capitol Hill — not the mountain, but the Beer. It’s the subject of the new documentary Rainier: A Beer Odyssey. The film is part oral history of Seattle in the 70s and 80s and part love letter to Vitamin R. Today on the show, Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane tells the story of how the documentary came to be, and helped save a piece of Washington history along the way. SIFF showings: https://www.siff.net/festival/rainier-a-beer-...
Casual Friday LIVE with Monica Nickelsburg and Jodi-Ann Burey
May 10, 2024 12:04 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week… Seattle is home to some of the most profitable companies on earth. But, even companies like Amazon and Starbucks are experiencing a shift in the world of labor. More workers are joining unions, and remote and hybrid work is becoming the norm for white-collar office jobs. What is the future of work in Seattle? We’re giving you a taste of our Seattle Now live event, all about the future of work, in case you weren’t there to witness it in person. Author and speaker Jodi-Ann Bure...
SIFF celebrates independent film in Seattle
May 09, 2024 12:01 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBSIFF: https://www.siff.net/festival The 50th Seattle International Film festival kicks off today. A lot has changed in the world of movie watching since the first festival took place in 1976, but SIFF is still the main venue for seeing international and independent films in the city. SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barret gives a preview of this year’s festival and how it fits into our streaming-focused media landscape. Stolen cello: https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2024/05/08/rare-cello-worth...
How WA classrooms are adapting to AI
May 08, 2024 12:01 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBAs artificial intelligence has taken off, so have concerns about students using it to cheat. But now, Washington state officials are encouraging schools to embrace AI, leaving Seattle area teachers trying to find the right approach in the classroom. We’ll chat with KUOW Education Reporter Sami West and hear some of her reporting. Concert Week Info: https://www.livenation.com/promotion/concertweek We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show...
Latest stop for hundreds of asylum-seekers: A Seattle park
May 07, 2024 12:01 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBHundreds of people seeking asylum in the United States have been moving around King County for months. Last night, most of them cleared out of an encampment in a park, near Garfield High school. They had been staying there for about a week. We’ll talk with KUOW reporter Gustavo Sagrero about how we got here and what long-term solutions are on the table. 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://ww...
We foraged mushrooms and they were delicious
May 06, 2024 12:01 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBSpring is well and truly underway, which means it’s mushroom hunting season in the woods in and around Seattle. Today on the show we take a trip to a local forest to learn some basics of the art of mushroom foraging. Daniel Winkler is a professional mushroom forager and author of "Fruits of the Forest: A Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Edible Mushrooms." Fauntleroy Terminal changes: https://engage.wsdot.wa.gov/fauntleroy-ferry-terminal/ We can only make Seattle Now because listeners sup...
Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Andrew Walsh
May 03, 2024 12:01 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week… It’s been a weird week for animals in the Seattle area. Keep a lookout for zebras near North Bend. Car thefts in Washington have been skyrocketing over the past few years, so also keep an eye on your Kia. And the Washington State Department of Transportation has a new employee: a drone designed to take down hard-to-reach graffiti. Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Too Beautiful To Live Podcast Host Andrew Walsh are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because...
Harrell is 'still learning' how to address public safety
May 02, 2024 12:01 - 16 minutes - 15 MBSeattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has put public safety at the forefront of his administration. This week, he held the first in a series of public safety forums to hear from community members about their concerns. KUOW reporter Casey Martin tells us about the mayor's plans and the concerns raised by community members at the meeting. 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...
Why Seattle has such good Vietnamese food
May 01, 2024 12:04 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBVietnamese food and Seattle go together as seamlessly as pho broth and a squeeze of lime. For over forty years, the city has been a culinary hub for Vietnamese dishes, and things are only getting started. Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh is here to talk about it. 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 Seat...
Eastside gets light rail
April 30, 2024 12:04 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBEastside residents and workers have a brand new option getting around, because Light Rail has finally arrived. Sound Transit’s 2-Line opened on Saturday – which connects Bellevue and Redmond. Seattle Times transportation reporter Mike Lindblom tells us about the impact for Eastside commuters – and what lies ahead for Sound Transit. Wildfire Info: https://www.pse.com/en/pages/Wildfire-preparedness/ Property Tax Info: https://cdn.kingcounty.gov/-/media/king-county/depts/assessor/documents...