Seattle Now
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Episodes
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Covid cases are going up. Here's what you should know.
Covid cases are ticking up across the country. UW Medicine professor Dr. Helen Chu says this surge isn’t like the Delta or Omicron surges of years past, but it's still something to watch. She explains the state of the disease here in Washington and how we should be thinking about our Covid risk.
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The big deal with the Big 10
The University of Washington is changing the face of college athletics, moving from the Pac-12 to the Big 10. The move is a good one for the Huskies, but it leaves a lot up in the air for longtime rival Washington State, and the Apple Cup.Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones is here to break down the move and what it means for both schools.
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Amazon on trial over worker injuries
It’s a point of pride that Amazon can get your package to you very quickly. But now the company is locked in a legal battle with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, which says the way Amazon runs its warehouses is injuring workers. Seattle Times Amazon reporter Lauren Rosenblatt has been following the trial, and is here to explain all the ins and outs Read Lauren's story:
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Casual Friday with Hannah Weinberger and Ishea Brown
This week… There’s a primary election going on, in case you weren’t aware. New data shows that Seattle just isn’t headed back to the movies. And pickleball fans are pushing for more courts… by hosting a funeral. Crosscut environment reporter Hannah Weinberger and Truth Be Told podcast Supervising Producer Ishea Brown are here to break down the week.
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Get your FREE on at summer fitness classes
It’s a great time to get out and do things in the city, from Mariners games to blockbuster movies. But man, are things expensive these days. How about a free, outdoor fitness class, courtesy of the city of Seattle? Seattle Now producer Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers gives us a guide to the yoga, Zumba and dance classes at Seattle parks this summer.
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A first look at King County primary results
Early results are in, and so far all three incumbents running for Seattle city council appear likely to move on to the general election. KUOW editor Cat Smith breaks down what we know so far from the King County primary results.
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The hike that's too Enchanting
Any hiker in the Pacific Northwest knows that The Enchantments is a bucket list item. But it turns out that a lot of people have it on their list. Which makes it nearly impossible to win the lottery for a camping permit, and people are trying to hike the 20-plus mile area in one day. Nature writer Luke Whelan is here to tell us how that’s putting strain on the area’s ecosystem, and the people trying to keep it clean and safe.
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Big decisions for Seattle Schools this election
Seattle Public Schools are in the middle of a budget crisis. The district closed a 131 million dollar budget gap for the school year that’s about to start, but it’s a temporary fix. Three races for school board kick off in tomorrow’s primary, and the winners will shape education in our city for years to come. KUOW Education Reporter Sami West explains the high-stakes questions the candidates are facing, including possible school closures. Read Sami's coverage of the races in School Board Districts 1, 3, and 6, along with SPS's budget crisis: https://www.kuow.org/authors/sami-west
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Seattle Now LIVE with Marcus Harrison Green and Jas Keimig
This week… We’re bringing you some of the best moments from our last Seattle Now Live event. We’re talking all things downtown Seattle and the city’s post-pandemic art scene with South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green and arts reporter Jas Keimig.
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We can all learn from Burien's homelessness debate
Dozens of homeless residents in Burien are still living outside, months after the city started debating how to help them. A million dollar deal fell through. An entire city board resigned. And council meetings are getting heated, to say the least. There's something for every community in the region to learn about Burien's homelessness crisis. Publicola editor and publisher Erica C. Barnett explains.
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Seattle's obsession with saving one tree
People in Seattle have always cared about trees - we’re the Emerald City, after all. One tree in the Wedgwood neighborhood has captured Seattle’s attention in recent weeks, enough for vigils, tree sitters, and protests at city council meetings. KUOW Online Managing Editor Isolde Raftery is here to tell us more about Luma the tree, and those determined to keep it standing.
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The state of Seattle journalism
Local journalism is an integral part of the community, and Seattle’s media landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Those changes have consequences for news consumers. South Seattle Emerald founder Marcus Harrison Green and Vanishing Seattle founder Cynthia Brothers are here to talk about the state of journalism in Seattle.