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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 Naomi Ishisaka and Katie Campbell

    This week… Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell paused a plan to take down the cherry trees outside of pike place market. A plan that would bring more housing density to our state now heads to the senate. And Seattle is the setting for the latest season of love is blind. KUOW’s Katie Campbell and Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka are here to break down the week.

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    An investigation into Washington's Native Boarding Schools

    Throughout the early-to-mid 20th century, Washington state was home to 15 Native American boarding schools. The schools have been the source of cultural erasure and generational trauma for Native people for over a century. But the specifics of what went on in those schools has been largely ignored or forgotten by many, including government officials. KUOW Investigative Team members Ashley Hiruko and Isolde Raftery have been collecting information and stories about what went on at these schools, and they’ve spoken with survivors and their families.

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    Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Chase Burns

    This week… Expanded SNAP benefits from COVID ended. Sea Tac Airport got a bunch of federal money to make improvements that will speed up security lines. And Seattle summers might get even hotter as the city loses its tree canopy, but at least we’ve got some cool music festivals to celebrate the summer season. We’re breaking down the week with arts writer Jas Keimig and The Ticket’s Chase Burns.

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    Gardening in the time of climate change

    In case you didn’t notice, it’s cold outside. If you’ve felt cold, the plants in your neighborhood likely feel it even more. Garden designer Sue Goetz says we can all play a role in making green spaces climate-resistant in our communities.

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    Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Tan Vinh

    This week… Mayor Bruce Harrell gave his state of the city address and re-upped his love for downtown. A proposed bill would limit the reasons for traffic stops. And despite the chill in the air, the Mariners are kicking off spring training. Andrew Walsh, co-host of the Too Beautiful To Live podcast, and Seattle Times food and drink writer Tan Vinh are here to break down the week with us.

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    Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Paige Browning

    This week… Seattle Police started working 4-tens to cover the significant recruitment problem. A Seattle researcher made a data map of the city’s so-called 15-minute neighborhoods. And we’ll spill the beans on which Seattle billionaire is the worst carbon emitter.

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    Seattle loves streateries. Does Ballard Ave?

    Streateries are one of Seattle’s favorite pandemic byproducts. The city made street dining permanent and added an amendment to give historic districts six months to decide whether or not they’re a good fit. Like on Ballard Avenue, where there’s tension about whether one of Seattle’s most successful stretches of streateries gets to stay. The Urbanist’s Ray Dubicki is here to talk us through the decision.

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    Casual Friday with Lex Vaughn and Mike Davis

    This week, there’s a special election, with one thing on the ballot: social housing. Microsoft is beefing up their search engine to catch up with Google, and the downtown Regal Theater is just like Schrödinger's cat - it’s either dead, or alive, but we don’t know which. Needling Editor in Chief Lex Vaughn and KUOW Arts and Culture Reporter Mike Davis are here to break it all down.

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    Seattle's got a new Poet-in-Chief

    Seattle has a new Civic Poet. Since 2015, the position has helped foster a relationship between the city and its creatives and help bring poetry to the people. We’ll hear from Shin Yu Pai, Seattle’s new Civic Poet and host of KUOW’s The Blue Suit, about her new role.

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    Downtown Seattle's identity crisis

    Some people think downtown Seattle is dying or already dead, while others see it as a place that just needs a fresh start. Seattle Now producers Vaughan Jones and Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers went on a mission to see what’s going on in Seattle’s urban core. You'll hear from people who live, work and enjoy our city center.