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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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In loving memory of pioneering Black scholar Dr. Quintard Taylor Oct 06, 2025

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Dr. Quintard Taylor was a legendary scholar of Black history in Seattle and the American West.

He passed away last month at 76 years old.

We’ll hear about him and his impact from a mentee and a friend.

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Saturday Special: Meet the researchers trying to help the northwest’s puffins bounce back, and remembering Dr. Quintard Taylor Oct 04, 2025

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

Sometimes a species becomes so rare that you may not know it still exists - like puffins in the northwest. Catch up with the researchers trying to help them bounce back.

And colleagues remember Dr. Quintard Taylor, a pioneering historian and former UW Professor Emeritus.

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Friday Evening Headlines Oct 03, 2025

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National historic sites close in WA due to federal shutdown, Harrell and Wilson debate, and it's an event-palooza in Seattle this weekend.

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

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Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Jas Keimig Oct 03, 2025

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This week…

Starbucks is making major changes, including closing the ever-busy Reserve Roastery on Capitol Hill.

We had ‘sliving’ in SLU this week… as in, a DJ set in South Lake Union that woke up the neighbors, by the person who coined the term sliving… by Paris Hilton,

And it’s Fall in Seattle… Can we add some items to your autumn bucket list?

Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Arts Reporter Jas Keimig are here to break down the week.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Oct 03, 2025

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Trump Administration cancels a hydrogen hub for the PNW, UW investigating after intruder disrupts a class with slurs, and a Christian fundamentalist group is suing Seattle.

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

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After a 135-year run, Bartell Drugs closes for good Oct 02, 2025

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Bartell Drugs has been on the decline for years and now it’s gone for good.

The last three Bartell stores closed over the weekend.

We’ll talk about what this means for pharmacy-goers with Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Oct 02, 2025

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Seattle's Redfin and Zillow sued by the FTC, new AI platform led by Fred Hutch aims to speed up cancer breakthroughs, and Hanford's nuclear waste treatment plant is almost ready for prime time.

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

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Portland prepares for federal troops on the street Oct 01, 2025

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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Attorney General Nick Brown are warning President Trump not to deploy federal troops here. They don’t want the situation that’s unfolding in Portland, where 200 National Guard troops have been authorized to deploy. Conrad Wilson with Oregon Public Broadcasting tells us what's happening in the Rose City.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Sep 30, 2025

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Washington's elected officials prepare for a looming federal government shutdown, Washington's program that administers free Covid vaccines to uninsured people has hit a snag, and it's the end of an era for a certain Seattle-area drug store chain.

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

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A disturbing pattern of attacks on trans women in Seattle Sep 30, 2025

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Violent incidents against trans women in Seattle have increased in the past year.

They’ve happened to people while strolling through Queen Anne in daylight, and to people on Capitol Hill hanging out with friends.

And this is all happening against the backdrop of anti-trans rhetoric and policy from the federal government.

We’ll hear from Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall.

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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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