Seattle Now

Latest Episodes:

Monday Evening Headlines Apr 15, 2025

Show notes

Feds deny WA's request for disaster relief, lawmakers pass bill requiring clergy to report abuse, and the Virginia Inn will close.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A grassroots effort to make Seattle's Little Saigon safer Apr 14, 2025

Show notes

For years, Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood has been struggling with crime, public drug use, and concentrated homelessness. Little Saigon’s problems got worse during the pandemic, and it’s taking a toll on the community, especially neighborhood businesses. Now, there’s a grassroots effort up and running to make Little Saigon safer. It’s a project called Phố Đẹp. We visit the neighborhood to talk with Quynh Pham, Executive Director of Friends of Little Saigon.

Link to apply for an e-bike voucher.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Evening Headlines Apr 12, 2025

Show notes

Tariffs are causing British Columbian retaliation, more students in the PNW have lost visas, and Seattle has a dog cafe.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Zaki Hamid Apr 11, 2025

Show notes

This week…

It’s tariff chaos. Seattle is doing its best to navigate an uncertain economy as an import/export city.

The Seattle City Council has a lot on their plates, but the main course might be interpersonal beef.

And for the first time in 13 years, Seattle is getting a new Trader Joe’s… You might want to take the bus instead of dealing with the parking lot.

Local drag queen and film curator Chase Burns and KUOW Community Engagement Director Zaki Hamid 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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday Evening Headlines Apr 10, 2025

Show notes

The wealth tax appears dead in the WA legislature, Seattle's Pride orgs are seeing a drop in corporate funding, and tariffs are threatening to squeeze WA's blueberry industry.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the legal battle for students with revoked visas Apr 10, 2025

Show notes

More than a dozen students in Washington have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration.

It’s unclear what’s next, and the news is rattling many of the state's international students.

We talk with immigration attorney Tahmina Watson about how she’s advising students.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday Evening Headlines Apr 09, 2025

Show notes

State workers protest possible furloughs, eviction rates reach record highs in King County, and Seattle post-grads worry they'll be targeted by President Trump for supporting Gaza.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Canadians take staycations, WA tourism could struggle Apr 09, 2025

Show notes

The chill between the U.S. and Canada is keeping travelers away.

That’s bad news for border states like Washington, who bank on billions in tourism dollars.

In a minute, we’ll get the view from the north with Vancouver, BC-based travel advisor McKenzie McMillan.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday Evening Headlines Apr 09, 2025

Show notes

WA international students have their visas revoked, Microsoft fires two employees who protested the company, and what's up with the coyote sightings in Seattle?

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Traveling soon? Make sure you have "REAL ID" Apr 08, 2025

Show notes

If you’re planning your summer travel right now, here’s something you've got to figure out: Beginning on May 7th, you won’t be able to board a flight in the U.S. without a “REAL ID.” It’s identification that complies with security standards set by the federal government. Seattle Now Senior Producer Andy Hurst tells us about

Information on how to get an enhanced driver's license or ID card in Washington state can be found here.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected