Seattle Now

Seattle Police puts an assistant chief on leave, most Washington voters are undecided in the upcoming gubernatorial election, and conservationists stop a plan for a new West Seattle pickleball court.It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week…Money is a construct, apparently.Popular Seattle grocery co-op PCC has a request for its members: please spend more money at PCC.If you’ve got $5 million to spare, you can buy a brand-new penthouse condo on 3rd Avenue that comes with the use of a luxury sports car.And Bumbershoot is back… but where are all the Seattle-based headliners?Author and speaker Jodi-Ann Burey and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.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/feedbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington joins the fight against Ticketmaster, the ACLU sues Washington state, and Memorial Day travel arrives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s almost Memorial Day, a time set aside to remember people who’ve died in service of the country. It can be a particularly hard time for veterans, many of whom lost friends and loved ones during their time in service.Today, we revisit a story from last memorial day and speak to a mentor and veteran in The Red Badge project, an organization that helps veterans heal from loss through writing.Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Washington state.Mental health resources for veterans in crisis: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/suicide-prevention/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/feedbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon shareholders reject climate proposals, Alki Beach and Golden Gardens to close early, Caitlin Clark takes on the Storm, Arts Fund announces $10 million grant to aid arts organizations, Seattle Storm game preview with potential record-breaking crowd attendance

It’s spring, even if the weather hasn’t fully caught up yet.If there's one thing you can count on, besides postnasal drip, it’s rhododendrons.The showy blooms are all over town, and there are a lot more varieties than you think. Today, we're taking a fun trip to the botanical garden in Federal Way.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/feedbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Captain sues Chief Diaz, potential bad wildfire season in Western WA, Bumbershoot lineup unveiled. Seattle's challenges discussed: street maintenance, ethical dilemmas, defamation lawsuit. Student holidays conflict in Seattle School District. Bumber Shoot festival lineup preview

Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais discusses the 33-year high in traffic deaths in Washington State, attributing factors like impaired driving, speeding, and distracted driving. The podcast explores the impact of COVID-19 on road fatalities, Seattle's Vision Zero initiative, proposed solutions for safer roads, and the importance of individual responsibility for road safety.

Protest encampment dismantled at UW campus, new affordable housing project by Samish Indian Nation, and the passing of Bruce Nordstrom at age 90. Also, updates on a missing pilot, Ken Griffey Jr., and upcoming episode on traffic deaths in Washington.

Transportation Levy Hearing: https://www.seattle.gov/council/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D174035196Denny Blaine Meeting: https://www.seattle.gov/board-of-parks-and-recreation-commissioners/meeting-materials#2024agendasandminutesWe 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.