Clare McGrane
Senior Producer, Seattle Now
About
Clare produces and reports for Seattle Now, KUOW's daily news podcast. She takes listeners on field trips to vibrant places around the Puget Sound, breaks down complex stories shaping Seattleites' lives, and curates conversations about pop culture in the city. Clare has extensive experience reporting on health and technology, along with an eye for covering Seattle's queer community and the arts.
Previously, Clare was KUOW's emerging platforms producer, leading strategy and product development for digital audio channels. Before joining KUOW, she covered health technology at GeekWire. Clare is a University of Washington graduate with a dual degree in Journalism and Creative Writing. Outside of work, she is an avid rock-climber, reader, and gamer.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, some French
Pronouns: she/her
Podcasts
Stories
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Government
Mayor, protesters clash over downtown priorities
We 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 Paind
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Health
Seattle doctors embracing weight-neutral healthcare
For 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.
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Arts & Life
Expand your summer reading boundaries with SPL Book Bingo
Tomorrow 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.
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Government
Rethinking Seattle’s ‘regressive’ taxes
City 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.
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Environment
It’s tidepool time! How you can explore Puget Sound’s shoreline during the lowest tides of the year
The 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.
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Politics
City Council candidates enter the Thunderdome
Elections 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.
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Health
We don't know enough about fentanyl
Washington 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.
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Casual Friday with Casey Martin and Vaughan Jones
This week, there was a shift in leadership at King County’s Regional Homeless Authority. Parks and rec will shut down Alki and Golden Gardens beaches an hour earlier for the summer. And how much would you pay for Taco Bell? KUOW’s Casey Martin and Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.
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Government
Why are drug possession laws are so contentious in Washington state?
Lawmakers are gathering in Olympia today for the start of a special legislative session. There’s only one thing on the agenda: A new drug possession law.
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Crime
Police use genetic information to solve cold cases. Are active cases next?
One of the first uses of forensic genetic genealogy was in Washington state, to apprehend a suspect in a 30-year-old murder. Since then, the technique has been key to solving hundreds of cases. But while the use of genetic evidence has changed the cold-case landscape, it has also raised questions about how that material is collected and when it is used.