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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

  • Artists bought a Seattle building for $20. Now they'll transform it

    A non-profit arts organization is celebrating the best Seattle real estate deal in years. Common Area Maintenance purchased an abandoned Belltown building – the El Rey for 20 bucks. The plan is to transform the building into a gallery and event space, and provide affordable housing for artists. We talk about the project with CAM's executive director Timothy Firth.

  • Monday Evening Headlines

    The atmospheric river in Western WA is here to stay, World Cup preparations and planning continue, and MOHAI has a new exhibit about motorcycle history. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • This local baker is coaching Team USA to rise at the World Cup of Baking

    The holidays are hectic in the world of baking. Local shops like Bakery Nouveau countdown the weeks until Christmas with nervous anticipation. And this year is extra wild. Bakery Nouveau’s co-owner William Leaman is also coaching Team USA in an international baking competition. We’ll learn more about that in a minute.

  • Weekend Listen: A “meat draw” in a small Washington town, rural hospitals are closing their obstetrics units, and how applications are changing at the University of Washington

    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… The small town of Mineral, Washington doesn’t have a lot of residents, or a lot of jobs - but they’re still taking care of each other. Six rural hospitals in Oregon and Washington have closed their obstetrics units since 2020, including one in northern Oregon earlier this year. And some colleges, including the University of Washington, have eliminated questions that reference diversity from their admissions applications in response to statements from the federal government.

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    WA recommends Hep-B vaccine for newborns despite CDC panel guidance, Seattle Police launch DUI emphasis patrols, and coyote sightings are on the rise in Seattle.

  • Casual Friday with Naomi Tomky and Luke Burbank

    This week… The State AG is warning people against donating to scams disguised as charity. The Seattle Marathon route changed again, upsetting Magnolia residents. And some advice for how to make a coyote feel unwelcome.  Seattle Met Food and Drink Editor Naomi Tomky and LiveWire Host Luke Burbank are here to break down the week.

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    Crime rates in WA continue to drop, local community colleges are facing budget woes, and Federal Way commuters rejoice for light rail service.  

  • Live captioning PNB's The Nutcracker is more art than science

    It’s Nutcracker season at the Pacific Northwest Ballet. For many, it’s a family tradition.  This year 4 performances of the Nutcracker will feature audio described dance where an artist narrates the live performance. It helps people who are blind or low vision be more immersed in the experience.

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    WA lawmaker proposes payroll tax, Amazon to pay $3.8 million over labor violations, and ocean acidification is speeding up in the Salish Sea.

  • Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Costco sues the Trump Administration, Seattle city councilmember Eddie Lin sworn into office, and Seattle area traffic is getting worse.

  • Sleigh the gift-giving season by shopping local

    Holiday shopping season is upon us. Inflation and economic uncertainty are definitely in the mix this year, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t committed to spending. If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, sometimes where you shop can matter just as much as what you buy. Laura Clise is here with some ideas for local holiday shopping. She’s the CEO and Founder of the Intentionalist, which connects shoppers with local businesses.