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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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Episodes

  • Sue Bird: superstar player, Seattle icon, Hall of Famer

    Sue Bird was forever immortalized this past weekend, into the Basketball Hall of Fame. After 21 years in Seattle, it’s easy to see why. Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to paint the full picture of Sue Bird the player, activist and Seattle icon.

  • Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Microsoft calls employees back to the office three days a week, e-bike and e-scooter injuries are on the rise, and King County gives out grants to reduce food waste.

  • Firefighters arrested at Bear Gulch may have been set up

    The Bear Gulch fire is now estimated to be more than 10,000 acres, in the Olympic National Forest. Two men who were fighting that fire were arrested and detained by federal immigration officials last month. We talk with Stateline reporter Alex Brown, who reports that firefighters familiar with the incident believe the management team overseeing the fire crews played a role in handing over the men to immigration authorities.

  • Monday Evening Headlines

    Several new lightning-ignited fires are burning in Washington, President Trump is threatening to send the National Guard to Portland, and conservative activist and initiative sponsor Brian Haywood has a couple of new initiatives he's trying to get on the November ballot. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • For Seattle police, federal oversight is over. What's changed?

    For the last 13 years, the Seattle Police Department has answered directly to the federal government. But last week the consent decree ended. KUOW’s Amy Radil talks about why the decree happened, why it lasted so long and what might be next for police accountability in Seattle.

  • Saturday Special: Fred Hutch Cancer Center celebrates 50 years, community colleges struggle with international enrollment and remembering veterans 80 years after the end of WWII

    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center celebrated its 50th anniversary this week - the center has evolved from a scrappy lab doing what some considered risky science, into one of the top cancer centers in the world. International students have brought needed revenue to colleges in recent years, especially community colleges where local enrollment has fallen… But getting permission to study in the U-S has gotten harder under the Trump administration. And September 2nd marked 80 years since the end of World War II. Hear from veterans’ families, and a historian working to preserve personal memories of World War II.

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    Seattle closes three parks due to safety concerns, Mayor Harrell proposes plan to boost food access, and Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird will enter the Hall of Fame on Saturday.

  • Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Jane C. Hu

    This week… Autonomous vehicles are making their way to Seattle… But they have to have people in the drivers’ seat for a while. Speaking of cars, the number of cars in Seattle has plateaued in recent years. And a tale of two memberships… Costco is opening its doors an hour early for its highest tier of members. South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green and Science Journalist Jane C. Hu are here to break down the week.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    WA's top health official issues order that anyone can get a Covid vaccine, tariffs will cost jobs and raise prices in WA according to new report, and undercover cops will attend Seahawks games, dressed as opposing fans.

  • Confused about how vaccines will work this year? Here's some clarity

    West Coast states are teaming up to issue their own vaccine guidelines in the face of rapid changes at the CDC and FDA   The federal turmoil has some people wondering what this means for their seasonal shots. UW’s Dr. Helen Chu is here to clarify what you need to know about vaccines, illnesses, and insurance coverage this year.

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    WA forms West Coast alliance to protect vaccine access, Seattle Police released from federal oversight, and Waymo's robotaxis are coming to Seattle.

  • "Live at the Neptune" grant gives a Seattle band the rockstar treatment

    The Neptune Theatre in the U-District is usually a place for touring musicians. Now a new grant from local arts organizations is opening the door to local music - by hosting a Seattle band on stage at the 1,000-person venue for a live recorded show. Grant winner RUB is here to talk about their music, and this opportunity.