Seattle Now

Seattle wants harsher penalties for street racing, SPS won't release school closure list this summer, and a federal jury sides with people jailed for graffiti. 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. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local automotive journalist Victoria Scott is really into cars. She loves the engineering of them, the sense of style the convey and the  feeling of freedom she has behind the steering wheel Victoria's new book, We Deserve This, profiles transgender women and nonbinary people along with cars to showcase the joy that many trans people find in the hobby.  See more info and order We Deserve This (also available at Elliott Bay Books, Amazon and Barnes and Noble: https://www.carrarabooks.com/store/p/we-deserve-this  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/seattlenowAnd 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.

Democrats warn the WA Governor's race will be close, Everett Herald journalists go on strike, and parents call for Seattle parks to be more inclusive. 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. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Invasive green crabs began showing up along the Washington coast 20 years ago, and now they’re showing up here in Puget Sound.  Researchers say there's still time to stop the spread.  One of the best ways to combat this is through looking for crab shells on the shoreline.  Patricia Murphy takes a beach walk with Sea Grant’s Lisa Watkins. Molt search: https://wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/moltsearch/  Seattle Public Schools Budget Hearing: https://www.seattleschools.org/calendar/board-special-meeting-public-hearing-2024-2025-recommended-budget/  Seattle Gay News Exhibit: https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/arts-and-culture/exhibits  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.

Judge presses pause on WA's parents bill of rights law, SPD fires cop who made racist remarks, and Benaroya Hall celebrates 25 years. 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. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week… Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun got grilled by a Senate Subcommittee, and we found out more about how the company has been operating lately. Students at at least one middle school will have to leave their phones in a secure pouch to prevent scrolling during school hours. And beloved Seattle institution Scarecrow Video needs some help to keep the doors open. Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jury hears closing arguments in murder trial of former Auburn cop, local couple loses case before SCOTUS, and Seattle will get a new semi-pro baseball league. 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. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re heading out of town, you might want to pack a mask. Covid cases are climbing in King County and contributing to a summer surge. Dr. Helen Chu from UW Medicine is here to talk about what’s going on with the virus and the best ways to stay healthy. Seattle Parks Summer Aquatic Hours: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/05/21/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2024-summer-aquatics-hours/ 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.

Boeing CEO grilled by Congress, BNSF Railway to pay millions for trespassing on tribal land, and Scarecrow Video says it's in financial danger. 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. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here in the Seattle area, nearly one quarter of people over the age of 65 are still in the workforce. That’s higher than the national average. We’ll dig into why, with Seattle Times reporter Paige Cornwell. Read Paige’s story here: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/in-pricey-seattle-many-older-adults-eligible-for-retirement-keep-working/ Molt Blitz info: https://wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/moltsearch/ 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.