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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Smokejumpers: The parachuting firefighters you probably haven't heard about
July 10, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 16.8 MBSummer can sometimes feel like months of worrying about wildfire… When the latest one will be put out, And when the next one will start. But it turns out, there’s dozens of fires every year… That we never even hear about. That’s thanks to an elite crew of firefighters called smokejumpers. Seattle Times Outdoor Reporter Gregory Scruggs takes us to the birthplace of smokejumping. Find summer food service sites here: https://www.seattle.gov/human-services/services-and-programs/youth...
Casual Friday with Caroline Chamberlain Gomez and Casey Martin
July 07, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 23.5 MBThis week… The MLB All-Star Game is in town, and Seattle’s been cleaning up for its guests. A Seattle Times survey asked an important question: is tech making life better in Seattle? And although we’re known for the Big Dark, researchers found that summer can also mess with your mood. Seattle Now Supervising Producer Caroline Chamberlain Gomez and KUOW Reporter Casey Martin are here to break down the week. Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene....
All Seattle Bagels Considered
July 06, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 12.8 MBSeattle is known for a lot of stuff…but not bagels. For bagel enthusiasts, they’re worth searching and waiting for. A pandemic cult favorite, Mt Bagel, was slinging delivery-only bagels and selling out within minutes before shutting down in 2022. Now, they are back in Seattle with a brick and mortar shop and lines stretching down the block. Today we’re heading out to brave the line and try them for ourselves. And, writer Sean Keeley hands over some tricks for finding the best bagels in S...
Want to meet your neighbors? Pet their cats.
July 05, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 13.1 MBPacific Northwesterners are friendly, but we tend to keep to ourselves. It can be hard to find your people and build a community. Chris Watson has a suggestion: Pet some cats. We took a walk with Chris and his 2 million TikTok followers to meet some of the people he’s brought together in Tacoma through his channel, @Catluminati. Check out Catluminati on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catluminati?lang=en Low-tide beach naturalist schedule: https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalis...
How two King County hotels became home to Afghan refugees
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBIn an effort to soften the resettlement after the US pulled out of Afghanistan, King County utilized two hotels as temporary refugee housing. One in Federal Way and one in Redmond. Between October 2021 and December 2022, the county helped refugee families through the program known as Health Through Housing. Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick spent more than a year gathering stories from Afghan refugees who lived in those hotels and is here to give us a peek inside. We can only make ...
Casual Friday with Eula Scott Bynoe and Lex Vaughn
June 30, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week… Mayor Bruce Harrell’s big announcement about downtown was met with protestors. Black Coffee Northwest’s Shoreline location closed, but some other doors opened. And we debate the merits of Costco membership mooching. Community Doula Eula Scott Bynoe and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week. Join us for a live taping in August! The show is all about Seattle’s music scene. Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuows-seattle-now-live-c...
Mayor, protesters clash over downtown priorities
June 29, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 15.4 MBWe have more details about Mayor Harrell’s plan to revitalize downtown Seattle. He has a vision for the neighborhood to be vibrant. Full of life and activities. A place where people feel safe. But the reality is a lot more complicated. KUOW Growing Pains Reporter Joshua McNichols explains what the mayor's goal is, and the tensions underlying the shifting approach to downtown. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gif...
Hit the road with Traveling While Black
June 28, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 15 MBWe 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
Seattle doctors embracing weight-neutral healthcare
June 27, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 14.7 MBFor people who are overweight, just going to the doctor can be anxiety inducing. No matter the reason for the visit, body weight will likely come up. It might even prevent them from getting treatment. KUOW health reporter Eilis O’Neill is here to talk about a new approach some Seattle providers are embracing: Weight-neutral healthcare. Listen to Eilis' full story on this topic: https://www.kuow.org/stories/some-seattle-doctors-are-ditching-the-scale-saying-focusing-on-weight-drives-misdiag...
Why some Seattle 7-Elevens are struggling
June 26, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 15.8 MB7-elevens are all over the city. It’s the kind of place you know will always be open when you're craving a candy bar or a midnight pack of smokes. But some of the city’s 7-elevens are struggling. Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts explains why. 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, ...
Casual Pride-Day with Vivian McCall and Jas Keimig
June 23, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week… We’re throwing some extra glitter on the show. We’ve got a special Pride-themed edition of Casual Friday. Stranger queer-issues reporter Vivian McCall and Seattle-based arts reporter Jas Keimig are here to talk about this weekend’s Pride events, Seattle’s queer history and why Pride feels a bit different this year. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hea...
Trending: higher education budget cuts
June 22, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 12.9 MBDeclining college enrollment is playing out on a national scale. Students everywhere are weighing the cost of a degree. But when Seattle Pacific University announced 40% cuts due to enrollment issues faculty pointed out the several years of anti-LGBTQ+ controversy that may be hurting the university wallet. Seattle Times staff reporter Nina Shapiro has been keeping up with this story. She’ll fill us in higher education’s financial woes. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners suppo...
It's cloudy, but don't skip the sunscreen
June 21, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBWe 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
Expand your summer reading boundaries with SPL Book Bingo
June 20, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 12.5 MBTomorrow is the first official day of summer, which means it's beach book season. If you need a little help or you don’t know where to start, the Seattle Public Library’s got you covered with their adult Book Bingo program. Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane explains how the program works and how it's building a community of readers across the city. Adult Summer Book Bingo card, Lotería de Lectura en Español and reading suggestions: https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/authors-and-bo...
Casual Friday with Hannah Weinberger and Clare McGrane
June 16, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week… Amazon’s return-to-office mandate is making things busier downtown… and commutes are getting longer too King County is mulling whether or not to require businesses to accept cash. And how much is too much for a really fancy burger? Science journalist Hannah Weinberger and KUOW Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow ...
Orcas v boats: It's complicated.
June 15, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 13.6 MBYou’ve probably seen the headlines or maybe even video of orcas tearing the rudders off boats on the Iberian coast. It’s easy to jump to conclusions about the motives of these apex predators but don’t panic… let’s take a step back. We wanted to get some insight into what may be going on so we called up the Orca Behavior Institute and talked to Monika Wieland Shields to get into the complexity and culture of our neighbors in the sea. Link to Seattle Parks and Rec dog park potential location...
Healthcare bumps tech in new jobs
June 14, 2023 12:03 - 9 minutes - 10 MBhttps://kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/how-to-vote/register-to-vote/change-language-preference.aspx 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
Washington's late-night luxury cherries
June 13, 2023 12:03 - 12 minutes - 13.3 MBSummer cherry season is right around the corner. Literally… the fruit is making its way to your grocery store and farmers market right now. One Washington grower is pulling out all the stops to whip up an extra special batch of cherries. It means harvesting the fruit in the middle of the night in a greenhouse. Northwest News Network correspondent Anna King is here to tell us about the luxury cherry industry cropping up in the state. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support ...
Rethinking Seattle’s ‘regressive’ taxes
June 12, 2023 12:03 - 10 minutes - 10.8 MBCity Council member Alex Pedersen is proposing a capital gains tax in the city. It’s part of an effort to rethink regressive taxes, and it if it's successful, it'll shave some money off your water bill. Seattle Times reporter Sarah Grace Taylor explains the proposal, and why the city is looking for new tax ideas. 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 t...
Casual Friday with Bill Radke and Naomi Ishisaka
June 09, 2023 12:03 - 19 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week… Things got heated as the Seattle City Council debated Legislation aimed at drug possession The east coast is learning what it’s like to live through smoke season. And WSU researchers are tinkering on a crisp new apple. We’ll break it all down with KUOW’s Bill Radke, and Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear fr...
Seattle City Council strikes down drug enforcement policy
June 08, 2023 12:03 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBThe city council narrowly rejected a proposal that would give the city attorney the power to prosecute public drug use and possession. The slim margin suggests there’s a lot of division in the city about how to approach the crisis. Publicola journalist and editor Erica C. Barnett will tell us how the vote went down and what happens next. Update notice, Thursday, 6/8/2023: A previous version of this episode incorrectly stated that the City Attorney rejected the legislation to prosecute pub...
Rising cost of groceries drives more need
June 07, 2023 12:03 - 14 minutes - 15 MBWe 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
The tide is super low this week. Let's go tidepooling.
June 06, 2023 12:03 - 14 minutes - 14.7 MBThe sun is out and the tide is low — the lowest it’s been all year. That means the crabs, sea anemones and urchins that normally live just under the surface are hanging out on the beach for the day. We visited Alki with John Meyer, co-author of the book Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon, to spot some critters and learn his tips for tidepooling successfully and responsibly. More info about John's book: https://uwapress.uw.edu/book/9780295749969/between-the-tides-in-washington-and-o...
Is the right to strike in danger?
June 05, 2023 12:03 - 9 minutes - 9.27 MBLast week the US Supreme Court got into the mix of a local labor dispute over striking teamsters and lost concrete. The high court's ruling in favor of Glacier Northwest, was a victory for business. But was it a huge blow for labor? KUOW reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here with some perspective. Link to register for Teen Town Hall and Resource Fair at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center: https://harrell.seattle.gov/2023/06/02/seattle-youth-invited-to-teen-town-hall-and-resource-fair...
Casual Friday with Mike Davis and Rachel Terlep
June 02, 2023 12:03 - 20 minutes - 20.7 MBThis week… Amazon employees walked off the job in protest of several company practices. Experts in the AI industry warned that things might be advancing a bit too fast. And we learn that none of us are very good spellers. We’ll break it all down with KUOW Arts and Culture Reporter Mike Davis and Rachel Terlep, the senior social media manager for Washington's Department of Natural Resources. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift ...
Why is an animal shelter clearing an encampment in Burien?
June 01, 2023 12:02 - 14 minutes - 15.1 MBAbout 2 dozen people have been forced to pack up and leave a homeless encampment in downtown Burien. But they weren’t swept by the city or the county. Instead, Burien leased the land to a private group who forced the residents off. They were not offered shelter. The controversial decision followed weeks of escalating tension over the camp. KUOW’s Casey Martin has been following the story and is here to tell us what went down… and what it means for the regional approach to the homelessne...
South Park gets ready for the next flood
May 31, 2023 12:01 - 10 minutes - 10.9 MBWe 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
City Council candidates enter the Thunderdome
May 30, 2023 12:02 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MBElections for Seattle’s City Council are still a couple of months out, but we now know exactly who is running. The top line is: it's chaotic. Forty five people are vying for seven positions on the council. KUOW politics editor Cat Smith gives a run down of what we know so far about the candidates and what to keep in mind if you’re looking at candidates in your district. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to K...
Casual Friday with Jeanie Lindsay and Jane C. Hu
May 26, 2023 12:01 - 21 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week… Seattle City Council is speaking for the trees. UW researchers are preparing to dive into the world of psychedelic therapy. And the Seattle Center Monorail is having a moment. Northwest News Network’s Jeanie Lindsay and science journalist Jane C. Hu are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. 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 Instagr...
We don't know enough about fentanyl
May 23, 2023 12:01 - 14 minutes - 14.6 MBWashington state topped a list you do not want to be on last week: We are tied for the fastest increase in overdose deaths in the country. Deaths are up across the US, mostly due to the very deadly fentanyl. But there’s more going on than just a new opioid. National Public Radio Addiction correspondent Brian Mann explains who is being impacted here, and what might help. Brian's reporting on overdose death increases: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/18/1176830906/overdose-death-2022-record Rea...
What's cooler than cool? Lake Washington
May 22, 2023 12:01 - 10 minutes - 10.8 MBThe heat is hitting early this spring in Seattle and people are flocking outside. These sunny days are a great time to dust off your paddleboard or kayak. But that water is dangerously cold. Derek Van Dyke, an education coordinator with the Washington State Parks Boating Program will fill us in on the fun of being alert on the water. 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/seat...
Wildfire smoke is here early
May 18, 2023 12:01 - 11 minutes - 12.1 MBWildfire smoke has arrived. Which means it’s time to get prepared. Former firefighter and Life with Fire Podcast host Amanda Monthei is here to tell us how. 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 Join us at Seattle Now Live: https://w...
Find your way to the waterfront
May 17, 2023 12:02 - 11 minutes - 11.5 MBWe 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 Join us at Seattle Now Live: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seattle-now-live-at-town-hall-seattle-love-edition-tickets-514549319867?aff=podshownotes
Why drug possession laws are so contentious
May 15, 2023 23:59 - 13 minutes - 13.6 MBWashingtons legislators are back in Olympia today for the start of a special session to fix the state’s drug possession statute. Yesterday, there was late word of a compromise among lawmakers. KUOW’s Amy Radil is here to talk about the deep divisions that led to the special session. 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...
We live near volcanoes. Be aware.
May 15, 2023 12:01 - 13 minutes - 14.2 MBJust in case you forgot, living in the Pacific Northwest means living near volcanoes. They are beautiful. They are also dangerous. And in Washington the month of May is actually volcano Awareness Month. Geologist Elizabeth Westby from the Cascades Volcano Observatory is here to talk about how to enjoy these uniquely Pacific Northwest wonders while also staying prepared for an eruption. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by...
Casual Friday with Ishea Brown and Katie Campbell
May 12, 2023 12:01 - 22 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week… We’re entering a heatwave. The Chinatown International District was deemed an ‘endangered historic place.’ And Microsoft says it’s time to learn how to use AI, or you might get left in the dust. KUOW’s Katie Campbell and Truth Be Told podcast Supervising Producer Ishea Brown are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear fro...
Seattle prepares for weather whiplash
May 10, 2023 12:02 - 10 minutes - 11 MBA sudden burst of heat is coming up this weekend. If you don’t have a pool or a heat pump, better start making a cool down plan. Seattle Weather Blog’s Justin Shaw is here. He’ll fill us in on the heat dome approaching and what might be in store this summer. Join us at Casual Friday LIVE on May 19: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seattle-now-live-at-town-hall-seattle-love-edition-tickets-514549319867 We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show...
Banning (some) right turns on red
May 09, 2023 13:01 - 12 minutes - 13.3 MBTaking a right turn at a red light is a staple of American driving. They keep traffic moving, but for pedestrians, they're a real health hazard. The Seattle Department of Transportation has a new policy to ban right turns on red at 41 intersections downtown, and to roll out more bans city-wide over the next year. SDOT Director Greg Spotts explains the changes, and where the policy could go from here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the s...
Do fishers have to lose to protect salmon?
May 08, 2023 12:02 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBLast week, the Wild Fish Conservancy won a lawsuit against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that will soon halt salmon fishing in Southeast Alaska. Like with any issue, when there is a winner there are also losers and plenty of complications. We’ll get into it with the litigant, an Alaskan fisher, and a historian. 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/seatt...
Casual Friday with Hannah Weinberger and Tan Vinh
May 05, 2023 12:02 - 16 minutes - 17.4 MBThis week… Governor Jay Inslee says he’s ready to pass the torch. The national park service is considering timed reservations at Mount Rainier. And is the West Seattle Bridge cursed? Crosscut science reporter Hannah Weinberger and Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. 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 ...
A shake up is coming from the Regional Homelessness Authority
May 04, 2023 12:02 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBThe Seattle homelessness crisis is complicated. And organizations working under King County’s Regional Homelessness Authority say they’re not confident in the agency that oversees their contracts. In a minute Seattle Times homelessness reporter Greg Kim will tell us some of the reasons why. Read Greg's full story here. File a tort claim here. 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.or...
Sea-Tac might have to clean up its act
May 03, 2023 12:02 - 10 minutes - 11 MBFasten your seatbelts… People who live around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are suing the Port of Seattle, Alaska Air, and Delta Airlines for allegedly polluting the air with toxic chemicals. We'll hear from Steve Berman, the lawsuit's lead attorney, UW researcher Dr. Elena Austin and citizen scientist/former SeaTac resident Kent Palosaari about the airport's impact on the environment. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happ...
Time to start Governor shopping
May 02, 2023 12:01 - 13 minutes - 14.2 MBJay Inslee is not seeking a fourth term as Washington’s governor. For the first time in more than a decade, the state will hold an open race for the governor’s seat next year, opening the door for some familiar faces in a new office. We dive into Inslee and his legacy with Austin Jenkins, staff reporter at Pluribus News. 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 w...
A May Day look at worker power
May 01, 2023 12:03 - 14 minutes - 15.1 MBIt’s not just any Monday, today is May Day or International Workers’ Day. This year, the struggle for worker’s rights is making headlines across the country, and at big names in Seattle like Amazon and Starbucks. KUOW’s Labor and Economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here to talk about worker power right now, and what the future may hold. 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/dona...
Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Andrew Walsh
April 28, 2023 12:03 - 20 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week… The state legislative session ended without a new drug possession law. The state health department is shutting down its Covid-19 tracking app. And the Kraken are on the verge of an upset, and the city is buzzing. Local arts reporter Jas Keimig and Too Beautiful To Live Podcast Co-Host Andrew Walsh are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow A...
A windows update for Seattle’s International District
April 27, 2023 12:03 - 12 minutes - 12.5 MBFor years, businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District have been dealing with broken shop windows… and living with the plywood used to fill the gaps. But now, they’re getting some help. An Huynh, the Senior Community Development Manager with SCIDPA gives us a closer look at a project that’s letting the light in, and raising hopes for more visitors this spring and summer. SCIPDA is the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority. We can onl...
Laid off? Tech workers are job hunting
April 26, 2023 12:03 - 9 minutes - 9.6 MBThe numbers keep going up. Layoffs in tech have put Seattle workers on edge. But the region’s shifting labor market is still looking pretty good for job seekers. UW Policy Professor Jacob Vigdor is here to help explain. 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:...
WA's legal fiasco over drug possession
April 25, 2023 12:03 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MBThe State Legislative Session ended Sunday. One bill that didn't make it into law: a replacement for the state’s drug possession law, which times out in July. That means drug possession could soon be legal at the state level. It also means a slew of support for people with substance use disorder is in hanging in the balance. UW Research Professor Caleb Banta-Green explains why the parts of the bill not making headlines could have a huge impact. We can only make Seattle Now because listen...
On the ballot: Stabilizing King County's mental health crisis
April 24, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBKing County has a big plan to make it easier for people in a mental health crisis to get care. But it hinges on voters approving a new tax to make it happen. Ballots are due tomorrow. KUOW public health reporter Eilis O’Niell is here to help suss out the proposal and explain the impact it could have for people in crisis. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear fro...
Casual Friday with Sami West and Mike Davis
April 21, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week… The Seattle Police Department received recommendations on how to change their protest response. A ferry running aground reminded us we need to fix our aging fleet. And the Seattle season of the popular reality show Love is Blind is over - and it was a bit of a mess. KUOW Reporters Sami West and Mike Davis are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattl...