Seattle Now

You may have noticed your Doordash order got even more expensive.

The Seattle City Council says it’s working on it.

A minimum wage law for gig workers went into effect in January, and this more business-friendly council is already reconsidering.

Seattle Times City Hall Reporter David Kroman is here to talk about it.

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City breaks ground on East Marginal Way improvements, costs soar to keep people in WA prisons, and Seattle cops would get big raises under proposed contract. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Orcas have a long special history in the Pacific Northwest.

New research shows that the two types of killer whales that frequent Puget Sound are actually two distinct species.

We’ll talk with Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes about what this means for the conservation of the endangered southern residents.

Corridor Improvement Project: https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/freight-program/east-marginal-way-corridor-improvement-project

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SPD reaches tentative contract deal with Seattle, PNW honey bees are at risk of colony collapse, and WA wants to cut food waste in half by 2050. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Last week, Chihuly Garden and Glass shattered its museum’s ceiling to celebrate Women’s History Month… Just kidding! Happy April Fools’ Day.

That was a recent headline from The Needling, Seattle's only real fake news site.

We love a good self-deprecating joke around here, and Needling stories provide plenty. They also give us a chance to look at the city in a different way.

Needling editor Lex Vaughan is here to talk about what Seattle finds funny, and what that says about us.

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Governor Inslee signs his final bill, Pike Place Market wants to entice locals, and reservations open soon for Mount Rainier National Park. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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This week…

The City Council is weighing whether or not to keep paying app-based delivery drivers a minimum wage.

The Mariners are back, along with some fun new food! And if you’re not a member, your time is running out to get a delicious cheap hot dog at the Costco food court.

Too Beautiful To Live Podcast Co-Host Andrew Walsh and Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle are here to break down the week.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This episode was updated to remove a refrence to "Hellcat Guy" being arrested. We could not confirm his arrest, only that he was charged.

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Plan to close youth jail delayed, Burien sues King County over public camping ban, and Seattle sets a tourism record. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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It was a contentious off-season for the Mariners, but opening day brings something most M's fan can agree on: the joyous start of baseball season.

Whether you’re a die-hard or a casual fan, there’s plenty to be excited about with this year’s Mariners team despite the drama.

Seattle Now Producer and baseball superfan Vaughan Jones lays out what to expect.

Buprenorphine Hotline Info: https://publichealthinsider.com/2024/03/25/what-is-buprenorphine-a-qa-about-king-countys-new-bup-hotline/

Dog Park Comments: https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/Agendas/2024/2024%203-28%20BPRC%20Meeting%20Agenda.pdf

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Climate protesters block Amazon's downtown entrance, Inslee signs law to prevent school abuse, and a non-profit works to wipe away medical debt. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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