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The viruses are back
If you are starting 2024 with sniffles, a cough, or even a fever, you’re not alone. The festive holiday weeks have left many of us with a respiratory bug. Covid, the flu and RSV are all in play this time of year… along with the common cold… and anecdotally, they’re out in numbers. It’s a good time to talk with UW Medicine Professor Dr. Helen Chu.. she’s here to tell us what we should know about the trio of winter illnesses circulating right now, and what we can do to stay healthy.
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Why is it so warm?
If you think it’s been warm this winter you are right. December’s temperatures broke records. And that means we’ll see less snowpack. Deputy state climatologist Karin Bumbaco is here to bring us up to speed on weather patterns and what’s ahead this winter.
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New year, new Seattle City Council
2024 has officially entered the building and a new Seattle City Council is on deck. The five, soon to be six, brand new council members have a lot on their plate this year, not to mention all those promises they made on the campaign trail. Publicola Editor Erica C. Barnett is here to give us our first briefing on the newest council.
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Best of 2023: We foraged mushrooms and they were delicious
There’s something for everyone in the Pacific Northwest. But if you are passionate about foraging mushrooms, our region is one of the best. Back in spring, we spoke with author Daniel Winkler about how mushroom hunting helps connect us with nature and find a few things to eat.
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Best of 2023: Saying goodbye to Tokitae
Today we’ll revisit an episode on the life of Tokitae - the last southern resident Orca whale in captivity. She died in August. We talked to Lummi Nation member Jay Julius and Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes in August about her life and the story of endangered Orcas.
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Best of 2023: The hike that's too Enchanting
The Seattle Now team makes a lot of shows. We love so many, but some really shine. This week, we’re going to highlight some of our favorite conversations of the year. This one is a look into one of the most beautiful hikes that Washington has to offer: The Enchantments. The crystal-clear lakes and gorgeous views are a huge draw. People love them… But maybe a little too much. Nature writer Luke Whelan is here to talk about how hikers are putting strain on the area’s ecosystem, and how people are trying to keep it clean and safe.
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Best of 2023: Want to meet your neighbors? Pet their cats.
We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season. To round out the year, the Seattle Now team is revisiting some of our favorite episodes, starting with a trip to visit Chris Watson in Tacoma. Chris is better known as the man behind the hugely successful TikTok account Catluminati. The channel has brought him closer to his neighbors, and also changed his relationship with his mental health.
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Seattle’s year in politics and art
It has been a big year for our city. We became the center for a fentanyl epidemic, and fierce political fights over how to respond to it. But the city’s art scene also brought us some joy and delight. Bill Radle talked through some of the biggest stories in politics, the arts, and more at the Year in Review live with KUOW Arts Reporter Mike Davis, Economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg and Po
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Music to cure the winter blues
Today is the winter solstice, the darkest day of the year. Between the short days and the holidays, this time of year can be a lot for many of us. Music can help. KEXP host Kennady Quille shares some of her favorite local music to play when the winter blues are in full force.
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It was a big year for labor in Seattle
Strikes, layoffs, worker shortages. There’s been a lot going on in the labor market this year. And unemployment has stayed low which means there’s work out there for job seekers. KUOW’s labor and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg talks us through some of Seattle’s top labor stories of 2023.
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More youth in WA are seeking gender affirming care
The number of people under eighteen years old seeking gender-affirming care has skyrocketed in Washington. One reason may be bills in other states banning the care. Seattle Times Health Reporter Elise Takahama explains what's going on in our region.
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Getting weird to combat Seasonal Depression
There’s a lot of mental health advice out there about how to deal with seasonal depression. But John Moe says there’s probably something unexpected, maybe even weird, that can help just as much as a sun lamp or Vitamin D pills. John is the host of the podcast Depresh Mode. Today, he explains how to find your own offbeat solution to Seasonal Depression.