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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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Casual Friday with Naomi Tomky and Luke Burbank Dec 05, 2025

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This week…

The State AG is warning people against donating to scams disguised as charity.

The Seattle Marathon route changed again, upsetting Magnolia residents.

And some advice for how to make a coyote feel unwelcome.

Seattle Met Food and Drink Editor Naomi Tomky and LiveWire Host Luke Burbank are here to break down the week.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Dec 05, 2025

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Crime rates in WA continue to drop, local community colleges are facing budget woes, and Federal Way commuters rejoice for light rail service.

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

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Live captioning PNB's The Nutcracker is more art than science Dec 04, 2025

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It’s Nutcracker season at the Pacific Northwest Ballet.

For many, it’s a family tradition.

This year 4 performances of the Nutcracker will feature audio described dance where an artist narrates the live performance.

It helps people who are blind or low vision be more immersed in the experience.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Dec 04, 2025

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WA lawmaker proposes payroll tax, Amazon to pay $3.8 million over labor violations, and ocean acidification is speeding up in the Salish Sea.

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

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This is the 1 Line... with new stops in Kent, Des Moines, and Federal Way Dec 03, 2025

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Saturday marks yet another milestone for Link Light Rail.

Our local 1 and 2 lines have really expanded in the last two years. This time, Sound Transit is heading further south.

We’ll hear more from Seattle Times Transportation Reporter Nick DeShais.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Dec 03, 2025

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Costco sues the Trump Administration, Seattle city councilmember Eddie Lin sworn into office, and Seattle area traffic is getting worse.

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

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Sleigh the gift-giving season by shopping local Dec 02, 2025

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Holiday shopping season is upon us. Inflation and economic uncertainty are definitely in the mix this year, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t committed to spending. If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, sometimes where you shop can matter just as much as what you buy. Laura Clise is here with some ideas. She’s the CEO and founder of Intentionalist, which connects shoppers with local businesses.

Find Laura's recommendations here.

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Monday Evening Headlines Dec 02, 2025

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The Olympic pipeline is running again, SeaTac is getting a new city hall, and Seattle businesses had a good holiday weekend.

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

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In Seattle, this is how they Find it Fix it Dec 01, 2025

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In Seattle, when you find issues that the city should fix, there’s an app to let them know.

And there are a lot of requests.

So we got curious about how it all works and ended up on a cleanup run with Seattle's Find It, Fix It team.

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Weekend Listen: A sci-fi approach to Washington’s struggling power grid Nov 29, 2025

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW Podcast, Booming.

Our power grid is maxing out. We're plugging in electric cars, massive data centers, and heat pumps all at once.

And the increasing demand is spiking energy bills. But big tech is betting on a solution straight out of science fiction...

Could nuclear fusion fix our growing electricity crisis?

Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg from KUOW’s Booming podcast have this story.

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