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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.

Latest Episodes:

The snow flaked on us this year. That’s got meteorologists worried Feb 11, 2026

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It’s hard to ignore the weather this week. I’m in a t-shirt. I had to dig out my sunglasses.

It’s nice, but it’s not normal.

Washington is having one of its warmest winters in recent history.

We’ve got Seattle's National Weather Service meteorologist Maddie Kristell here to explain what this means for our region.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Feb 11, 2026

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The Seahawks championship parade is tomorrow, so we've got all the info you need to know to get in on the fun or avoid the traffic. The Pacific Science Center is selling some of its property to the company behind the Space Needle. And Washington ranks among the top states for layoffs last month.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Listen to Seattle Now's interview with speed skater "Super Cooper" here.

Listen to Seattle Now's interview with curlers Ben and Luc here.

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"Super Cooper" speed skates from WA to the Olympic games Feb 10, 2026

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Several Washingtonians are competing in the Olympic games in Italy…

Speed skater Cooper McLeod is one of them. He’ll be in his first race on Wednesday.

He talks about how he's preparing for his first Olympic games.

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Monday Evening Headlines Feb 10, 2026

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Cue the confetti cannons. The Seahawks are Super Bowl champions, for the second time in franchise history - and fans are gearing up for a massive parade on Wednesday. Learn why Mike MacDonald wasn't an NFL coach, how many people might be at the Seahawks parade on Wednesday, and which athletes with Washington ties are bringing home Olympic medals.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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The Seahawks are champions. You might feel like one too Feb 09, 2026

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Fireworks and celebrations erupted around the city of Seattle after the Seahawks Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots last night.

Fans are elated, because Seahawks fandom can be intense and personal.

We talk withTemple University’s Daniel Funk, who researches why people attach themselves to teams… and what they get out of it.

Watch tomorrow's Seattle City Council’s Public Safety Committee meeting here.

Take the Mayoral Renter's Survey here.

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Weekend Listen: A dad's ICE arrest and the Seattle nurse who took his family in, UW’s new required civil rights training, and a proposal to help military families with free preschool Feb 07, 2026

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

For two families in Seattle, this past Christmas is one they’ll always remember. They came together after an immigration arrest left one family stranded, and facing deportation.

A look at a new required training from UW, part of a voluntary agreement with the federal government after allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus.

And a proposal in Olympia that would help more military families qualify for the state’s free preschool program.

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Friday Evening Headlines Feb 07, 2026

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Another lawsuit has been filed against the city of Seattle as a result of the 2020 CHOP protests, local police in western Washington are being mistaken for ICE agents, and the Seahawks prepare for their fourth Super Bowl trip this Sunday.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.

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Casual Friday with Joe Veyera and Danny Ball Feb 06, 2026

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Sunday is one of the biggest days in Seattle sports history… so get ready to cheer on the Seahawks.

Washington's breweries say February is just as tough as Dry January.

And Costco is being sued for mislabeling their $5 rotisserie chicken.

Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball are here to break down the week ahead of the Big Game.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Feb 06, 2026

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Head of WA schools throws support behind “millionaires tax,” bill to restrict license plate readers advances in Olympia, and Governor Ferguson meets with NBA commissioner Adam Silver.

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

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Is Washington finally ready for an income tax? Feb 05, 2026

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A so-called “millionaire” tax is up for debate in Olympia.

If passed, it would tax some of Washington state’s highest earners.

KUOW’s Scott Greenstone is here to talk about the bill and Washington state’s long and storied baggage around a state income tax.

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