KUOW-FM (Seattle, WA)

KUOW-FM 94.9 is a member of National Public Radio located in Seattle, Washington. It ranks among the top NPR stations in the United States and is one of only two stations serving the Seattle/Tacoma media market. Although it is affiliated with the University of Washington, the station is run by KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio, a nonprofit community organization. Its studios are situated on University Way in Seattle's University District, while the transmitter can be found on Capitol Hill.

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How did the Mavericks beat long odds to win top overall pick in the NBA draft?

1 day ago | kuow.org | Becky Sullivan

How did the Mavericks beat long odds to win top overall pick in the NBA draft? The Dallas Mavericks have received the top pick in the next NBA Draft ... which has led to questions after the team traded away its star to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.
The White House is pushing a big budget increase for the Kennedy Center

1 day ago | kuow.org | Jaclyn Diaz

The White House is pushing a big budget increase for the Kennedy CenterA House committee has proposed boosting the budget for the Kennedy Center sixfold. It comes after President Trump said the arts center was in "disrepair."
Republicans face a crucial stretch this week as they aim to deliver on Trump's agenda

1 day ago | kuow.org | Deirdre Walsh

By the end of this month, House Republicans hope to finalize the details of President Trump's "big beautiful bill" that includes sweeping changes to tax, immigration and energy policy. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has already muscled a budget blueprint for the plan through the chamber. But this week poses a much thornier task, as three key House committees are putting pen to paper defining policies that will have far-reaching impacts on Americans' pocketbooks and for many, their health care.
Trump signs executive order to reduce prescription drug prices

2 days ago | kuow.org | Sydney Lupkin

President Trump's latest executive order on drug prices aims to lower them by bringing them into line with what other developed countries pay. Experts caution that this is no small task.
The Trump administration wants food makers to switch to natural dyes

2 days ago | kuow.org | Yuki Noguchi

The Trump administration wants food makers to switch to natural dyesThe Trump administration hopes to eliminate potentially harmful synthetic dyes used to give foods, drinks and medicines vivid color. Manufacturers say it's not that simple to make the change.
Felony charges stemming from University of Michigan protests are dismissed for some

2 days ago | kuow.org | Beenish Ahmed

Felony charges stemming from University of Michigan protests are dismissed for someMany students facing criminal charges over last year's campus protests have had those charges cleared, but a handful facing felony charges at the University of Michigan had their charges dismissed.
For these Seattle-area car enthusiasts, vehicles are as personal as fingerprints

2 days ago | kuow.org | Casey Martin

Tires screech. Thick clouds of white smoke fill the air. The crowd roars with delight. This is DriftCon, a competitive car drifting event at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington. Dario Retych, 22, sits in the driver’s seat of his 1989 Nissan 240sx, a black and neon blue sports car that’s low to the ground. He wears a matching helmet, his gloved fingers drumming on the steering wheel.
Colorado digs deeper into geothermal heat pumps

2 days ago | kuow.org | Sam Brasch

Heat pumps are a more climate-friendly, energy-efficient way to heat and cool a home compared to traditional heating systems like a gas furnace or boiler. But geothermal heat pumps are even better. Colorado Public Radio’s Sam Brasch explains why the state is digging it. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Why you can trust KUOW
Friends, roommates, co-homeowners?

2 days ago | kuow.org | Patricia Murphy

Seattle is a city where it's easy to expect to be a forever renter. Home prices just seem to go up and up. One alternative is to be a home co-owner with one or more friends or even strangers. Jessica Fu is here from the Seattle Times to tell us about this rising Seattle trend. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share?
The latest on the ceasefire between India and Pakistan

3 days ago | kuow.org | Diaa Hadid

The latest on the ceasefire between India and PakistanIndia and Pakistan – both nuclear powers – agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after days of some of the most serious fighting between the two countries in decades.