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Editor of KUOW’s daily news podcast Seattle Now Bookworm, UX nerd, Mariners fan
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The Athletic
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The Seahawks have captured the NFC West crown AND the conference's No. 1 seed with a 13-3 win over the 49ers 👑
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Josh Cohen
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Packed house for Mayor Katie Wilson’s inauguration ceremony this morning at Seattle City Hall
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Joe Veyera
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Reminder: Rides are free Wednesday on King County Metro and the Water Taxi, Sound Transit (with extended 1 Line Link light rail service hours) the Seattle Streetcar, Community Transit, Everett Transit, and Pierce Transit.
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Ringing in the New Year: King County Metro and regional transit agencies celebrate New Year’s Eve with free fares
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced today that Metro will join other regional transit agencies to provide free rides this New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. Riders can travel without paying fares …
https://kingcountymetro.blog/2025/12/22/king-county-metro-and-regional-transit-agencies-to-help-riders-celebrate-with-free-fares-on-new-years-eve-2/
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The Wall Street Journal
15 days ago
This “Christmas Capital” draws millions of visitors with its reindeer farm, nutcracker museum and half a million lights. Now, businesses are reeling after floods and power outages.
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When the Lights Went Out in the ‘Christmas Capital’
The village draws millions of visitors with its reindeer farm, nutcracker museum and half a million lights. Now, businesses are reeling after floods.
https://on.wsj.com/3MNpl1q
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Mariners lose No. 1 free agent priority to Mets
The Mets have outbid the Mariners for free agent Jorge Polanco, who has agreed to a deal to go to New York, sources told The Times early Saturday.
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/jorge-polanco-leaving-seattle-as-mets-outbid-mariners-for-free-agent/
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Jim Brunner
24 days ago
NEW: President Trump has signed an emergency declaration requested by WA officials for this week's massive flooding, per Gov. Bob Ferguson. Live updates
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Live: WA flooding prompts Burlington evacuation, Leavenworth power outage while Mount Vernon floodwall holds
Nearly 10,000 Burlington, WA, residents were told to evacuate their homes early Friday as Gages Slough flooded. Here are the latest Washington flood updates.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/road-school-closures-evacuation-updates-as-flooding-continues-in-wa/#update-19144845
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Seattle Now's PM episode will have more coverage this afternoon, but in the meantime, KUOW's live blog will be updating all day
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Live updates: Rivers have crested, but Western Washington flood threat still looms
The Skagit River near Mount Vernon crested at record-breaking levels in the wee hours of Friday morning, but it’s still running dangerously high hours later. The flood wall has held so far, but a lot ...
https://www.kuow.org/stories/rivers-have-crested-but-western-washington-flood-threat-continues-to-loom
24 days ago
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The
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newsroom has been all hands on deck with its coverage of the floods in western Washington... On Seattle Now's PM episode we have a roundup of our coverage
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If you want to hear the latest on the floods in western Washington, we cover it on tonight’s episode of Seattle Now
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WouRLW0Z4JX42T2CdcIm1?si=JzNv8aQ1S1i_x2wKo0JZ2A
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When you finally get to put that AP US history class to use
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A 14-Point Plan for Mayor Wilson - PubliCola
Channeling the original Wilsonian 14 Points, we offer 14 policy suggestions for incoming mayor Wilson. By Erica C. Barnett and…
https://publicola.com/2025/12/08/a-14-point-plan-for-mayor-wilson/
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Today on Seattle Now: Bakery Nouveu's William Leaman is coaching Team USA at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie (the world cup of baking). To get to this level of elite baking, he says "it takes a bit of a maniacal mind"
@trishmurphy.bsky.social
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This local baker is coaching Team USA to rise at the World Cup of Baking
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sumxZ6N8qu825shvCRsdQ?si=306e7a483ae44751
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Jim Brunner
about 1 month ago
ICYMI- Trump’s DOJ sued WA & five other states Tuesday over refusal to turn over private voter info. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs rejected earlier DOJ request.
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DOJ demands information on all Washington voters
The Department of Justice sued Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs over his refusal to turn over personal information on all state voters.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/doj-sues-wa-secretary-of-state-demanding-info-on-all-state-voters/
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South King County is getting more light rail on Saturday We dig into what's coming on Seattle Now
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This is the 1 Line... with new stops in Kent, Des Moines, and Federal Way
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CHsmzgBDlvxPATdTtlhut?si=lzptNGj_QDuV4TdA-u-0ZQ
about 1 month ago
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South end light rail commute tonight 😵💫😵💫
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Casey Martin
about 1 month ago
Have you ever seen a bike lane sweeper - pulled behind a bike? Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails. My
@kuow.org
story:
www.kuow.org/stories/clea...
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Don't miss yesterday's episode of Seattle Now: A look at how King County Navigators are helping people figure out their best health insurance options with ACA subsidies going away
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The health insurance marketplace can be overwhelming. KC has navigators to help
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6D2Yzb70TpADheB4PqvCJR?si=bBNqhtDERLGRTH8G3poCSA
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Madi Poppins
about 2 months ago
Oh Seattle Now, thank you for being a part of my daily routine. My morning coffee and evening drive home would be incomplete without you.
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Trish Murphy
about 2 months ago
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Bruce Harrell concedes Seattle mayoral race to Katie Wilson
Standing in the vaulted lobby of Seattle City Hall Thursday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the mayor’s race to his challenger Katie Wilson.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/bruce-harrell-concedes-seattle-mayoral-race-to-katie-wilson
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Derek Wang
about 2 months ago
The firm Decision Desk HQ, which was contracted by KUOW to help process election results, has retracted its call that projected Bruce Harrell as the winner in this year's Seattle mayoral election.
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Decision Desk HQ retracts call projecting Harrell’s victory in Seattle mayor’s race
The firm Decision Desk HQ has rescinded their projection that incumbent Bruce Harrell would prevail over his challenger Katie Wilson in the Seattle mayor’s race.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/kuow-contractor-decision-desk-HQ-retracts-call-projecting-harrell-s-victory-in-mayor-s-race
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Today on Seattle Now: Casual Friday with
@toddbishop.bsky.social
and Rachel Horgan
@trishmurphy.bsky.social
@jaughanvones.bsky.social
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Casual Friday with Todd Bishop and Rachel Horgan
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ra6rFjQlpzQx143OG6Q52?si=34WlH3VZTvyfsUiVwE8DdQ
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KUOW Public Radio
about 2 months ago
The 40 airports impacted by the cuts span more than two dozen states. The Federal Aviation Administration said the reductions would start at 4% and ramp up to 10% by Nov. 14.
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The FAA's order to cut flights due to the government shutdown is set to take effect
The 40 airports impacted by the cuts span more than two dozen states. The Federal Aviation Administration said the reductions would start at 4% and ramp up to 10% by Nov. 14.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-faa-s-order-to-cut-flights-due-to-the-government-shutdown-is-set-to-take-effect
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Mike Baker
about 2 months ago
‼️ Seattle’s race for mayor is going to be *very* close ‼️ Bruce Harrell has a 5.7-point advantage. But with roughly 100,000 votes left to count, the numbers are shifting toward progressive challenger Katie Wilson. She took 51.6% of the votes tallied today. The trendlines:
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Sami West
2 months ago
BREAKING: An experienced district leader from Michigan is set to become the next superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.
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Seattle School Board names lone superintendent finalist, a district leader recruited from Michigan
An experienced district leader from Michigan is set to become the next superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-school-board-names-lone-superintendent-finalist-a-district-leader-recruited-from-michigan
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David Kroman
2 months ago
According to King County elections they had "a LOT" of dropbox activity in this election (emphasis theirs). They expect there's probably another 230-235K ballots countywide, so probably 115K or so in Seattle. Tonight will be a drop of 50-55K countywide, 25K or so in Seattle.
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Today on Seattle Now: A look at the initial results from the Seattle general election Great breakdown with Trish Murphy and Paige Browning We'll get more ballots this afternoon
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Early results from Seattle's 2025 general election
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4numiQaF1tkS7RjeJjDNED?si=DNgQTAe0Q-CiIlFj7d0bZg
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KUOW Public Radio
2 months ago
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay led on election night with 50% of the vote. Fellow Councilmember Claudia Balducci trailed with about 48% of the vote.
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Girmay Zahilay leading in race for King County executive, Steffanie Fain up for council
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay led on election night with 50% of the vote. King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci trailed with about 48% of the vote.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/zahilay-leading-in-race-for-king-county-executive-fain-up-for-council
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Harrell leads Wilson by 7 points in the first ballot drop.
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will be updating as more votes get counted
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2 months ago
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Crystal Fincher
2 months ago
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Joe Veyera
2 months ago
New permitting documents filed with the city link Barnes & Noble to the former North Face location in downtown Seattle (520 Pike St).
services.seattle.gov/Portal/custo...
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Andy Hurst
2 months ago
If you want to know how SNAP delays and cuts are affecting folks here in Seattle, give this a listen. Hosted by the excellent
@trishmurphy.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
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With SNAP in flux, Seattle food banks expect a surge
Podcast Episode · Seattle Now · 11/04/2025 · 16m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/with-snap-in-flux-seattle-food-banks-expect-a-surge/id1499544082?i=1000735208939
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vaughan
2 months ago
it’s a busy busy news week, and i have to pat the seattle now team on the back: ahead of election day, a trip to the yearly reading of the constitution at UW:
open.spotify.com/episode/6nGK...
and today, a SNAP recipient and a local food bank director on cuts:
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The Constitution, read by we the people, at UW
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nGKPBcgN2aTW3PcDbfLlX?si=66_duMxuT_2al5cfigXdTw
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Erica C. Barnett
2 months ago
PSA for Seattle procrastinators: If you're voting today or tomorrow, USE A DROP BOX, NOT THE MAIL! The USPS won't guarantee your timely ballot is postmarked on time. Locations of ballot boxes:
cd.kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
More details:
publicola.com/2025/10/03/p...
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Post Office Delays Could Result in Uncounted Ballots; Harrell's Budget Increases Graffiti Spending 36 Percent - PubliCola
1. Mail processing delays could result in more invalidated mail-in ballots this year, and elections officials are advising voters to…
https://publicola.com/2025/10/03/post-office-delays-could-result-in-uncounted-ballots-harrells-budget-increases-graffiti-spending-36-percent/
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Today on Seattle Now: "Crying over the Constitution was not on my list for the day," said one reader at University of Washington's annual reading of the U.S. Constitution. This was the 20th year of UW library's reading...and people had FEELINGS
www.kuow.org/stories/the-...
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The Constitution, read by we the people, at UW
Tomorrow is election day. Your right to vote in a local election is enshrined by the US Constitution's 10th amendment. We’ll talk with U.S. Documents Librarian Cass Hartnett about why for the past...
https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-constitution-read-by-we-the-people-at-uw
2 months ago
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Baseball is the most beautiful form of torture
2 months ago
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I'mNotAHRHitter
2 months ago
"Stuff keeps happening when we're talking to these managers!" YEAH, CAUSE IT'S DURING THE GAME
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I’ve never seen the Dodgers look so much like the Mariners
2 months ago
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"It feels like the city is an entity in and of itself.” Seattle-based Witch Meagan Angus talked to Seattle Now about finding magic in Seattle, the Etsy witch and more.
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Seattle's got hex appeal. How local witches are cultivating the city's magic
Take a look around Seattle and you'll find a myriad of signs that occult practices resonate here. Meet two witches who are cultivating the city's magic.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-s-got-hex-appeal-local-witches-cultivate-the-city-s-magic
2 months ago
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2 months ago
Portland, US, annyal event known as the "Standup Paddleboard Witch Paddle"
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Today on Seattle Now 🎃 Casual Friday w
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@vivmccall.bsky.social
+ Chase Burns
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Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Chase Burns
This week… You’ve only got a few more days left to vote, especially if you want to drop your ballot in the mailbox. Halloween is on a Friday for the first time in over a decade, but Seattle weather ...
https://www.kuow.org/stories/casual-friday-with-vivian-mccall-and-chase-burns
2 months ago
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Crystal Fincher
2 months ago
Public Health warns of measles exposure across South King County The patient visited several public sites during the infectious period, including: 1️⃣ Toyota of Renton 2️⃣ Valley Medical Center 3️⃣ YangGuoFu Malatang Restaurant in Tukwila 4️⃣ Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance event at Kent’s ShoWare Center
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Public Health warns of measles exposure at Renton car dealership, Kent arena
This latest case marks the 12th measles infection among Washington residents in 2025.
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/public-health-warns-measles-exposure-renton-car-dealership-kent-arena/GUX3VJY2ONH7LC6X34WJ44VX64/
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Mike Baker
2 months ago
it's cool to see that this game's starting pitcher is still hanging in there
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Today on
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Seattle Now: A look inside Amazon's plan to replace jobs with robots with NYT's Karen Weise
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Amazon plans to replace workers with robots
Amazon’s rapid growth has transformed Seattle and the country’s workforce. Soon, that growth might not include human employees. Their 10-year plan involves more robots, and potentially fewer human w...
https://www.kuow.org/stories/amazon-plans-to-replace-workers-with-robots
2 months ago
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Sydney Brownstone
2 months ago
5 yrs after a Black teen was killed at CHOP, city officials + some protesters say he was firing a gun before he was shot. There’s no evidence of that in videos we’ve reviewed, including those filed by city to defend itself in a lawsuit from the boy’s father.
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New Seattle CHOP videos contradict city’s narratives on teen death
A father’s civil suit reveals videos that could change how the public views the unsolved, highly politicized death of his son. A trial set for next week could be the public’s last chance for answers.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/new-seattle-chop-videos-contradict-citys-narratives-on-teen-death/
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The only local theaters you can see Frankenstein in theaters are in Shoreline and Monroe
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Frankenstein is the monster (movie) Guillermo del Toro was born to bring to life
Guillermo del Toro has said it was his lifelong dream to make his own version of Frankenstein. That dream has now been realized — and then some.
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/18/nx-s1-5570731/frankenstein-review-guillermo-del-toro
2 months ago
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Scott Sistek
2 months ago
I'm tracking the peak gusts and news from today's windstorms in my new Emerald City Weather Blog (giving it its first good workout!) Already 60 mph at Tacoma Narrows and 52 mph at Sea-Tac Airport. Follow along here I'll be updating through the night:
emeraldcityweather.com/peak-gusts-f...
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Peak gusts from Saturday’s windstorm around Seattle and Western Washington - Emerald City Weather Blog
Story updated Saturday 3:10 p.m. The storm coming in Saturday evening into Saturday night may notch some of
https://emeraldcityweather.com/peak-gusts-from-saturdays-windstorm-around-western-washington/
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What a season. I love this team and the energy it brought to Seattle. Time to sign Naylor
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Casey Martin
3 months ago
Pioneer Square is buzzing right now. Eruptions of cheers from every bar. People in jerseys zipping by on e-scooters. Looks like more hotdog stands than usual. Every window you look into, the game's on.
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