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    Inflation soars in Seattle

    If you live here you already know Seattle is expensive. Today we’ll talk about some of the factors driving up prices. Axios Seattle reporter Christine Claridge is here to talk about Seattle’s notably high inflation and what it means for you.

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    Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Tan Vinh

    It was a rough week for our overall health. Local officials are asking you to please mask up, and some hospitals in the region are cutting care. On the other hand, Seattle's "streateries" will stick around permanently, so you'll have more options for outdoor dining. Plus: Seattle Public Schools are cancelling snow days. We break it all down with The Stranger arts reporter Jas Keimig and The Seattle Times' food reporter Tan Vinh.

  • caption: Lanne Stauffer preparing ingredients for pumpkin cranberry muffins that will go into her little free bakery.

    'Tis the season, but these Seattle area bakers offer free treats year round

    It’s that time of year when home bakers are working overtime to produce holiday treats to share. But one Seattle baker has been at it year-round to bring some sweetness to her neighborhood. Last year Magnolia resident Lanne Stauffer turned her little free library into a little free bakery. And her efforts are going strong and have inspired similar efforts around Seattle.

  • caption: People dine in an outdoor seating area at La Carta De Oaxaca on Monday, March 22, 2021, along Ballard Avenue Northwest in Seattle. Beginning Monday, restaurants, retailers, and fitness centers can open with up to 50% capacity as Washington's 39 counties move into the third phase of Gov. Jay Inslee's reopening plan.

    Seattle is one step closer to making 'streateries' permanent

    Seattle’s “streateries” were the city’s answer to help restaurants survive the pandemic while protecting public health: the city waived permits and fees to allow businesses to use sidewalks and curbside space. Now, the city council is one step closer to making its café street program permanent.

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    Seattle food banks are doing the most

    Seattle food banks are giving it all they got these days. In addition to hot meals some spots are stocking the shelves with fresh produce, and connecting people with services like a new driver's license! All of this comes at a high price with soaring demand and inflation. KUOW reporter Ruby De Luna will join us today to tell us more. You can find Ruby De Luna story here on KUOW.org. And, we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

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    Dressing or stuffing?

    Get out the roasting pan and baster. Thanksgiving is here. Last year we spoke with New York Times-recognized Seattle chef Kristi Brown. We’ll hear that conversation about good food and the ritual of gathering.

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