

Seattle Now
KUOW News and Information
A daily news podcast for a curious city. Seattle Now brings you quick, informal, and hyper-local news updates every weekday.
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Apr 9, 2025 • 13min
As Canadians take staycations, WA tourism could struggle
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.

Apr 9, 2025 • 12min
Tuesday Evening Headlines
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.

Apr 8, 2025 • 11min
Traveling soon? Make sure you have "REAL ID"
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.

Apr 7, 2025 • 14min
Monday Evening Headlines
Boeing settles legal action for the families of plane crash victims, Washingtonians and legislators react to tariffs, and Sue Bird gets elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. 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. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 2025 • 16min
Keeping a level head about money in an uncertain economy
The stock market is in the toilet and the economy is out of our hands. But there are things you can do that will give you better control of your finances Financial consultant and College Money Habits founder Obioha Okereke will give us some ideas. Register for Before the Badge 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.

Apr 4, 2025 • 11min
Friday Evening Headlines
WA files more lawsuits against the Trump Administration, Microsoft turns 50, and we look at the politically charged fight over parents' access to schools. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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.

Apr 4, 2025 • 24min
Casual Friday with Naomi Tomky and Todd Bishop
This week… Microsoft is turning 50! Get ready for those AARP mailers. Seattle’s signature mist may be changing. Climate scientists say our rain is getting more intense. And a Ballard baker is serving up sweet cake slices from a refrigerated cake ATM. Seattle Met Food Editor Naomi Tomky and Geekwire Co-Founder Todd Bishop 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.

Apr 3, 2025 • 11min
Thursday Evening Headlines
WA's AG sues local landlords for alleged price fixing, Sen. Cantwell sponsors bill to curb Presidential tariffs, and refugees are still coming to WA, but help is hard to find. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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.

Apr 3, 2025 • 7min
How budget woes might affect your summer on public land
The Pacific Northwest is a jewel. Camping and hiking can be magical. But a lot of work goes into keeping trails safe and clear. That work may not get done this year because conservation nonprofits say federal cuts are eating into their budget. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Eric Neumann will bring us up to date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2025 • 7min
Wednesday Evening Headlines
Boeing CEO admits mistakes before Congress, ICE officials arrest 37 people during workplace raid in Bellingham, and electric vehicle sales in WA are stuck in neutral. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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.


