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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See some of the most memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy

3 days ago | kuow.org | Daniel Burke

Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections through his actions, resulting in viral moments that rocketed across the internet. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. From consoling a young boy whose father had recently died, to preaching in an eerily empty St. Peter's Square during the pandemic, Francis understood how his actions, as much as his words, could preach the Gospel.
Destroying endangered species' habitat wouldn't count as 'harm' under proposed rule

4 days ago | kuow.org | Jonathan Lambert

The Trump administration is reinterpreting a key word in the Endangered Species Act that could have big consequences for species at risk.
6 tips for keeping your pets safe from becoming wildlife prey

6 days ago | kuow.org | Casey Martin

A hungry wet coyote wearing a GPS radio collar roams the Elysian Park after a heavy rain Thursday, May 16, 2019, in Los Angeles. The National Park Services, NPS is monitoring the coyotes' locations to study how they survive in Los Angeles' urban environment. AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes Coyotes and birds of prey are basically everywhere in Seattle. Experts say they’re part of the city — and there’s really no getting rid of them. So how can pet owners keep their cats and dogs safe?
U.S. will walk away from Ukraine peace efforts if progress not made soon, Rubio says

6 days ago | kuow.org | Eleanor Beardsley

U.S. will walk away from Ukraine peace efforts if progress not made soon, Rubio saysSecretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. will walk away from efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine if progress isn't made within days.
What Trump's choice of gold decor in the Oval Office projects about his presidency

6 days ago | kuow.org | Michel Martin

What Trump's choice of gold decor in the Oval Office projects about his presidencyEvery president brings a personal touch to the Oval Office, and President Trump is going for gold. NPR's Michel Martin asks Washington Post senior critic Robin Givhan about the image that projects.
Gunman kills 2 people and wounds 6 others at Florida State University

6 days ago | kuow.org | Greg Allen

Gunman kills 2 people and wounds 6 others at Florida State UniversityA Florida State University student shot and killed two people and wounded six others on campus on Thursday. He allegedly used his mother's gun in the shooting — she is a sheriff's deputy.
The Democrat civil war over taxes

6 days ago | kuow.org | Scott Greenstone

Democrats released their plan to cover the state's multi billion dollar budget gap this week. Notable progressive proposals like the wealth tax and a payroll tax weren't a part of that plan. Did the progressive wing lose out to big business? And what does a hacked crosswalk button have to do with all of this? KUOW's Jeanie Lindsay and Seattle Times’ Jim Brunner talk about the latest tax proposals and whether the push to tax the rich is still alive.
Police hiring bill advances in Washington, requiring mix of state and local funds

6 days ago | kuow.org | Amy Radil

In this photo taken March 2, 2016, Seattle Police officer Eric Pisconski, of SPD's crisis response unit, responds to a call in Seattle. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren Washington state is closer to providing new state grants for cities and counties to hire more police officers following a bipartisan vote in the state Senate on Wednesday.
Tension over taxes mounts in Olympia, as Ferguson slams latest pitch from Democrats

6 days ago | kuow.org | Jeanie Lindsay

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson answered questions from reporters about his savings plans at a news conference Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. KUOW Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson is criticizing the latest round of tax proposals Washington Democrats put forward this week, citing concerns about cuts from the Trump Administration.
Trump Administration opens half of national forest land for logging

6 days ago | kuow.org | Alec Cowan

The Trump administration is pushing for more logging on public land, pledging to boost America’s domestic supply of wood products and increase wildfire resilience. In March, the President issued an executive order directing federal agencies to begin finding ways to expand timber production by 25% over the next few years. Last week, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins sent a memo establishing an “emergency situation determination” covering more than 112 million national forest acres.