Vaughan Jones
Producer, Seattle Now
About
Vaughan Jones is a producer on the Seattle Now podcast, covering Seattle's most pressing news, and gathering some of Seattle's most interesting people for the show's weekly "Casual Friday" episodes.
Vaughan came to KUOW in 2022. Before that, they spent time as the weekend reporter at NPR Member Station KJZZ in Phoenix, where they reported on how the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic was impacting Arizonans.
Vaughan grew up in Phoenix, and has a B.A. in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State University. You can find Vaughan at any number of local sporting events, or playing bass at (small) concert venues.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: they/he
Podcasts
Stories
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Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Vaughan Jones
This week… Mayor Katie Wilson has a plan to fix Seattle's least reliable bus. Watch your tail… The city is ramping up its off-leash dog enforcement. And people got way too close to some sea lions hanging out in Ballard. Stranger Editor Vivian McCall and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.
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Seattle's beacon of carpentry tries to resist the axe
An iconic local carpentry program is facing the axe. The Wood Technology Center, a program of Seattle Central College, is the starting point for many of our region’s carpenters, contractors, and boat builders. But budget issues plague community colleges across the state. And now, Wood Tech’s future is up in the air. We’ll hear from three graduates, including one who’s now teaching.
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Casual Friday with Phil Burton and Danny Ball
This week… King County Metro's fare enforcement program is showing unimpressive financial returns. Bike-only weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard are getting a tune-up. And in patented Mariners fashion, the reveal of Ichiro's new statue went wrong. Comedian Phil Burton and Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball are here to break down the week.
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Tech companies want more data centers, and they're looking to Seattle
When you think of data centers in Washington state, you probably think of those in rural areas - outside small towns like Quincy and Prosser. But as demand grows for data centers, companies are looking to the city… some have started to request space in Seattle. We’ll hear more from Seattle Times Climate Reporter Greg Kim.
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Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Joe Veyera
This week… Washington's summer weather outlook is dangerously dry. A very small local restaurant got a glowing review from the New York Times. And why did the Greenwood Fred Meyer take the handles off of their paper bags? Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vin and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.
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Washington is betting against the rise of prediction markets
Gambling in Washington state can be a challenge - if you want to bet on your favorite sports team, you have to physically go to a casino. But prediction markets like Kalshi and Robinhood are just a download away. They say they’re different from traditional gambling apps and are willing to go to court to prove it. We’ll hear more from KUOW’s Clare McGrane.
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Tuning in to Mariners baseball: A how-to guide
The Seattle Mariners are back in action after a long winter, but you may have struggled trying to watch them during opening week. The first four Mariners games against the Cleveland Guardians were shown on three different streaming services. That may sound daunting for anyone who just wants to sit down, turn on the TV, and enjoy America's pastime. KUOW’s Vaughan Jones is a devoted baseball fan. He told Rob Wood what he’s learned about options for watching Ms games this season.
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Casual Friday with Phyllis Fletcher and Chase Hutchinson
This week… Ballard residents got bad news about their long-delayed light rail extension. Seattle is getting its seventh Trader Joe's, this time at Northgate. And hundreds of "love locks" were cut off of a bridge in Gig Harbor. KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher and Film Critic Chase Hutchinson are here to break down the week.
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Why allergy season in the Northwest is nothing to sneeze at
There are a couple of ways to tell it’s spring in Seattle: The cherry blossoms and flowers are blooming — and so are your allergies.
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Seattle's allergy season is getting longer and more intense
Sneezing, coughing, itching, headaches… It’s allergy season again. And the Pacific Northwest’s allergy seasons are getting longer and more intense. We’ll hear from a local clinical allergist on how to fight back.