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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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Friday Evening Headlines Mar 27, 2026

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WA files lawsuit against Kalshi, PNW farmers feel the pain of Iran war, and mystery orcas are spotted again.

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

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Casual Friday with Eva Walker and Jacob Uitti Mar 27, 2026

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This week…

A passenger stepped in to save a King County Metro bus from disaster.

The SuperSonics are coming back, for real this time.

And wheels to the road - Lime Scooters are going to start chirping at you if you drive on the sidewalk.

KEXP DJ Eva Walker and author Jacob Uitti are here to break down the week.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Mar 26, 2026

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SCOTUS case could affect voting in WA, City of Seattle appeals CHOP verdict, and another Walgreens closes in Seattle.

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

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The SuperSonics are really, actually coming back this time (probably) Mar 26, 2026

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The Seattle SuperSonics are coming back.

Okay, maybe not JUST yet, but it’s hard not to get excited at the news that just came down from the National Basketball Association.

Seattle Now’s Vaughan Jones joins us to talk about the NBA’s long-awaited comeback to Seattle.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Mar 25, 2026

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The SuperSonics are closer than ever to returning, King County Assessor criminally charged with violating court order, and WA is buzzing with more bee species than previously known.

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

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

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Will light rail across Lake Washington make Redmond cool? Mar 25, 2026

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The Crosslake Connection will finally open this Saturday.

That means for the first time, you’ll be able to take the light rail from Seattle to the Eastside.

So, what will that new access mean for Redmond?

We’ll talk about it with Andrew Villeneuve from the Northwest Progressive Institute.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Mar 25, 2026

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Gov. Ferguson signs AI bills to protect minors, some WA public lands will close this year due to funding, and Cesar Chavez' name will be removed from a Seattle park.

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

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

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How property taxes are affecting the Central District's Black homeowners Mar 24, 2026

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The rising cost of property taxes is putting pressure on homeowners, especially in historically Black neighborhoods like the Central District.

Now a local research project is highlighting how it contributes to the gentrification and displacement of Black homeowners.

We’ll talk about that with Wa Na Wari's CACE 21 project lead researcher Dr. Kristin McCowan.

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Monday Evening Headlines Mar 23, 2026

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No ICE agents have been assigned to SeaTac Airport yet, a dry summer is on the horizon, and the Puyallup Tribe makes World Cup history.

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

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

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Why did thousands of crows abandon their roost in Bothell? Mar 23, 2026

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After roosting for years on the University of Washington Bothell campus, thousands of crows recently moved to Redmond.

Doug Wacker studied the birds at UW Bothell, and he’s since tracked down their new roost.

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Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

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