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**Seattle Now**

*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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World Cup crowds could be huge. Here's how SODO is preparing Apr 16, 2026

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Excitement for the World Cup is building around the SODO neighborhood.

Sure, there are good vibes, but also the monumental challenge of hosting an estimated 750,000 visitors.

We’ll learn more about how SODO businesses are getting ready for the summer’s World Cup crowds.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Apr 15, 2026

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Mayor Wilson's homelessness proposals move forward, student uses 'AI attorneys' to sue UW over alleged racial discrimination, and WA prevails in lawsuit against Live Nation.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Tech companies want more data centers, and they're looking to Seattle Apr 15, 2026

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When you think of data centers in Washington state, you probably think of those in rural areas - outside small towns like Quincy and Prosser.

But as demand grows for data centers, companies are looking to the city… some have started to request space in Seattle.

We’ll hear more from Seattle Times Climate Reporter Greg Kim.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Apr 15, 2026

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Seattle library levy will head to voters this summer, residents of Pacific sue King County over flood preparation, and the Seattle Storm get high marks for their new draft picks.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Tax Day tips from Her First $100K's Tori Dunlap Apr 14, 2026

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Tax season is when many of us take stock of our finances. Our debt, our spending habits, and how much we’re bringing in. And those things look different, by gender. Here in Washington, the gender wage gap is the second largest in the country. We some practical financial advice from Tori Dunlap. She's a Seattle-based author and founder of Her First $100K. Her podcast on personal finance is called “Financial Feminist."

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Monday Evening Headlines Apr 14, 2026

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Washingtonians recovering from last December's flooding can apply for federal relief, an infant in King County has measles and may have exposed others, and the Seattle Storm are at a high stakes WNBA draft tonight.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Getting Canadian citizenship just got easier, for some Apr 13, 2026

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If you’ve been thinking about moving to Canada, you might want to check if you have any forgotten Canadian ancestors.

That’s because back in December, it became much easier to inherit Canadian citizenship.

We’ll talk about what’s changed and why with immigration consultant Cassandra Fultz.

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Weekend Listen: Washington's Legislature is part-time but some want change after 'brutal sessions,’ and Makah Tribe prepares for whale hunt while federal permit remains in limbo Apr 11, 2026

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…

First, Washington's Legislature works just a few months per year, which means most lawmakers have day jobs on the side.

And finally, a story about a traditional whale hunt for Washington’s Makah tribe.

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Friday Evening Headlines Apr 10, 2026

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SeaTac Airport expects big crowds this weekend, Seattle battery manufacturer fined for exposing employees to toxic lead dust, and the Mariners unveil Ichiro statue, which immediately breaks.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Joe Veyera Apr 10, 2026

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This week…

Washington's summer weather outlook is dangerously dry.

A very small local restaurant got a glowing review from the New York Times.

And why did the Greenwood Fred Meyer take the handles off of their paper bags?

Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vin and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.

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