Seattle Now

The podcast discusses UW's new psychiatric unit, Microsoft's increased emissions, and hydrogen-powered buses in WA. It also covers topics like hate graffiti at UW, challenges of increasing homelessness, and the transformation of a nude beach. Additionally, it explores local news stories, sustainability issues, and energy transitions in Seattle, highlighting the revolution of battery technology with silicon innovation and meeting rising electricity demand with renewable projects.

Seattle Public Schools is looking to close more than 20 elementary schools, in order to help solve its massive budget problems. The district is facing a $105 million shortfall this year, and enrollment is declining.We talk with Marguerite Roza, director of the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University about why the district's budget is in such bad shape, and the implications for closing schools.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.

King County raises the minimum wage, UW academic workers go on strike, and karaoke joint Bush Garden enters a new chapter. 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/KUOWNewsroomWe 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.

The Seattle Storm kick off their 25th season tonight at Climate Pledge Arena.The team is looking to improve after a disappointing season last year, as the entire WNBA preps for a huge new wave of viewership and attendance in what could be its biggest season ever.Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to tell us more about the new and improved Storm lineup, and what to look forward to this WNBA season.Public Safety Meetings: https://harrell.seattle.gov/2024/04/24/mayor-bruce-harrell-announces-community-safety-forums-and-upcoming-release-of-the-one-seattle-safety-framework/Storm Broadcast Schedule: https://storm.wnba.com/schedule/#?season=2024&seasontype=02We 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.

Melinda French Gates exits foundation, Seattle AC trends, UW study on magic mushrooms, Washington State funding research for drug legalization, Seattle Storm season anticipation

Rainier is center screen tonight at the Egyptian theater on Capitol Hill — not the mountain, but the Beer. It’s the subject of the new documentary Rainier: A Beer Odyssey. The film is part oral history of Seattle in the 70s and 80s and part love letter to Vitamin R. Today on the show, Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane tells the story of how the documentary came to be, and helped save a piece of Washington history along the way.SIFF showings: https://www.siff.net/festival/rainier-a-beer-odysseyWe 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.

Burien homelessness debate reaches new fever pitch, WA farmworkers sue feds over pay disparities, and some UW staff join campus protests. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.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/KUOWNewsroomWe 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…Seattle is home to some of the most profitable companies on earth. But, even companies like Amazon and Starbucks are experiencing a shift in the world of labor.More workers are joining unions, and remote and hybrid work is becoming the norm for white-collar office jobs.What is the future of work in Seattle?We’re giving you a taste of our Seattle Now live event, all about the future of work, in case you weren’t there to witness it in person.Author and speaker Jodi-Ann Burey and KUOW Labor and Economy Reporter Monica Nickelsburg are here to break it all down.West Seattle Garage Sale Day: https://westseattleblog.com/wsgaragesaledaymap/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.

WA is suing the Seattle Archdiocese, Seattle will open a post-overdose recovery center, and WA will get $1.2 billion for internet expansion. 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/KUOWNewsroomWe 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.

SIFF: https://www.siff.net/festival The 50th Seattle International Film festival kicks off today. A lot has changed in the world of movie watching since the first festival took place in 1976, but SIFF is still the main venue for seeing international and independent films in the city.SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barret gives a preview of this year’s festival and how it fits into our streaming-focused media landscape.Stolen cello: https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2024/05/08/rare-cello-worth-about-250000-stolen-from-home-in-central-district/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.