Skip to main content

Seattle Now

By

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Support the show and make a donation to KUOW.

Sponsored

Episodes

  • Weekend Listen: A South Seattle family self-deported to Guatemala and a bid rigging scandal in Bellingham may involve ChatGPT

    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… We’ll start with a story about a local family who self-deported to Guatemala earlier this week. The family of 3 and their cat left on Wednesday after losing their asylum case. Casey Martin has the story. Our other story comes from Bellingham. The city of Bellingham is conducting an internal investigation after evidence was uncovered that a staffer may have rigged a bidding process for a city contract to favor one vendor over another. What is new, though, is that the city employee allegedly used ChatGPT to skew the outcome.  At least one expert says it may be the first time AI has been at the center of this kind of scandal.  KNKX reporter Nate Sanford talked about it with KUOW’s Kim Malcolm in a recent interview.

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    Oregon officials condemn Border Patrol shooting in Portland, lawmakers consider new restrictions on automated license plate readers in WA, and star QB Demond Williams Jr. will remain at UW after all. 

  • Thursday Evening Headlines

    Federal agents shoot two people in Portland, Mayor Katie Wilson supports a capital gains tax, and Microsoft denies reports of mass layoffs.

  • Want to buy an old ferry? Serious inquiries only

    Washington State Ferries is having a tough time selling two decommissioned boats that have been on the market for more than four years. Washington’s current fleet is aging. As more ferries are retired, finding the right owner presents a major challenge. Journalist Tom Banse wrote about this conundrum for the Washington State Standard.

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    State Dems want to make it easier to redraw Congressional maps, WA officials issue correction over pollution prevention, and UW remembers goalkeeper Mia Hamant.

  • Katie Wilson has big goals (and expectations) as Seattle's new mayor

    It’s been a busy week for Mayor Katie Wilson.  And her constituents have a lot of expectations… The new Mayor promised to tackle some of the city’s biggest issues.  We’ll hear from KUOW Politics Reporter Scott Greenstone on what to look for in Wilson’s first few months leading the city.

  • Tuesday Evening Headlines

    WA continues to recommend childhood vaccines despite federal guidance, flu activity is high in WA, and Sen. Patty Murray reflects on the January 6th riot.

  • Will the Seahawks soar to the Super Bowl?

    The Seahawks are in prime position to make a Super Bowl run. They've earned the number one seed in the NFC and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. Jerry Brewer is here to help us understand how the Seahawks got here and what comes next. He’s a senior columnist for The Athletic.

  • Monday Evening Headlines

    Local leaders and community members are reacting to the American military action in Venezuela, Seattle city leaders are being sworn in, and the state legislative session starts one week from today. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • How to approach New Year’s resolutions in 2026

    It’s the first week of the new year. And if you haven’t made a resolution yet, it’s never too late. We’ll get into the psychology of successful resolutions and goal setting with UW Psychiatry Professor Dr. Koriann Cox.

  • Weekend Listen: WA fights the January “FAFSA Dip,” tips for less daunting disaster prep, and veterans find community with Magic: The Gathering

    Today, we’re bringing you stories from public radio newsrooms across Washington… Washington state is trying to encourage every student to apply for the college aid they qualify for. The recent flooding across Washington State is a good reminder of how important it is to have an emergency kit on hand. And Wenatchee veterans don’t have a local Veterans Affairs center. Now, one group is hosting a weekly game night to help build community. 

  • Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Joe Veyera

    This week… Gen Z is trying hard to step into the home ownership game. Amazon users got outraged over an abridged version of "It's a Wonderful Life." And it's the first Casual Friday of 2026, so it's time to set some goals. Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.