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Vaughan Jones

Producer, Seattle Now

About

Vaughan Jones is a producer on the Seattle Now podcast, covering Seattle's most pressing news, and gathering some of Seattle's most interesting people for the show's weekly "Casual Friday" episodes.

Vaughan came to KUOW in 2022. Before that, they spent time as the weekend reporter at NPR Member Station KJZZ in Phoenix, where they reported on how the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic was impacting Arizonans.

Vaughan grew up in Phoenix, and has a B.A. in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State University. You can find Vaughan at any number of local sporting events, or playing bass at (small) concert venues.

Location: Seattle

Languages: English

Pronouns: they/he

Podcasts

Stories

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    Federal cuts to AmeriCorps are reaching Seattle food banks, the Seattle City Council is considering making it easier for council members to vote when they have a conflict of interest, and the city is launching a free shuttle to take people around the new and improved waterfront.

  • Casual Friday with Jane C. Hu and Zaki Hamid

    This week… The University of Washington is facing uncertainty as federal research funding is up in the air. Seattle is welcoming a new pro sports team, courtesy of the Professional Women’s Hockey League. And HBO’s hit show The Last of Us found its way to Seattle for the first time. Science journalist Jane C. Hu and KUOW Community Engagement Director Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.

  • WA’s 2025 legislative session: New governor, new budget, new laws

    2025 was a year of change for the Washington state legislature. Legislators navigated a multi-billion dollar budget deficit, a first-time governor with strong thoughts about taxes, and challenges from the second Trump Administration. KUOW’s Olympia Correspondent Jeanie Lindsay will tell us what we need to know.

  • Casual Friday with Danielle Marie Holland and Chase Hutchinson

    This week… In a shocking twist, Pike Place will be free of most car traffic until the end of summer. Corporate sponsors are hesitating to give money to Seattle Pride. And the Woodland Park Zoo is celebrating its 40th year of selling… compost that comes from its animals. Author Danielle Marie Holland and local film critic Chase Hutchison are here to break down the week.

  • Seattle cleared 2,500 homeless encampments last year. Is it helping?

    In 2021, Seattle reported 72 homeless encampment removals for the entire year. Last year, the city removed more than 2,500 encampments. The steady increase from that low in 2021 is the result of a change in approach from the mayor's office. Whether it's successful depends on who you ask. Seattle Times Homelessness Reporter Greg Kim is here to dive into the details.

  • Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Joe Veyera

    This week… Crosswalk buttons got hacked, a local grocer is bringing downtown some hot to go food, and people are zeroed in on Trump news. Arts reporter Jas Keimig and editor of Factal Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.

  • Trump wants more logging in Washington's national forests

    Decades-old protections for Washington's national forests could be loosened to increase logging in our state, due to new orders from the federal government. Seattle Times environment reporter Lynda Mapes will tell us how things could change. 

  • Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Zaki Hamid

    This week…  It’s tariff chaos. Seattle is doing its best to navigate an uncertain economy as an import/export city. The Seattle City Council has a lot on their plates, but the main course might be interpersonal beef. And for the first time in 13 years, Seattle is getting a new Trader Joe’s… You might want to take the bus instead of dealing with the parking lot. Local drag queen and film curator Chase Burns and KUOW Community Engagement Director Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.

  • As Canadians take staycations, WA tourism could struggle

    The chill between the U.S. and Canada is keeping travelers away. That’s bad news for border states like Washington, who bank on billions in tourism dollars.  In a minute, we’ll get the view from the north with Vancouver, BC-based travel advisor McKenzie McMillan.

  • Casual Friday with Naomi Tomky and Todd Bishop

    This week…  Microsoft is turning 50! Get ready for those AARP mailers.  Seattle’s signature mist may be changing. Climate scientists say our rain is getting more intense. And a Ballard baker is serving up sweet cake slices from a refrigerated cake ATM. Seattle Met Food Editor Naomi Tomky and Geekwire Co-Founder Todd Bishop are here to break down the week.