Caroline Gomez
@carolinecgomez.bsky.social
Editor of KUOW’s daily news podcast Seattle Now
Bookworm, UX nerd, Mariners fan
Bookworm, UX nerd, Mariners fan
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The Seahawks have captured the NFC West crown AND the conference's No. 1 seed with a 13-3 win over the 49ers 👑
January 4, 2026 at 3:49 AM
The Seahawks have captured the NFC West crown AND the conference's No. 1 seed with a 13-3 win over the 49ers 👑
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Packed house for Mayor Katie Wilson’s inauguration ceremony this morning at Seattle City Hall
January 2, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Packed house for Mayor Katie Wilson’s inauguration ceremony this morning at Seattle City Hall
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Reminder: Rides are free Wednesday on King County Metro and the Water Taxi, Sound Transit (with extended 1 Line Link light rail service hours) the Seattle Streetcar, Community Transit, Everett Transit, and Pierce Transit.
Ringing in the New Year: King County Metro and regional transit agencies celebrate New Year’s Eve with free fares
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced today that Metro will join other regional transit agencies to provide free rides this New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. Riders can travel without paying fares …
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December 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Reminder: Rides are free Wednesday on King County Metro and the Water Taxi, Sound Transit (with extended 1 Line Link light rail service hours) the Seattle Streetcar, Community Transit, Everett Transit, and Pierce Transit.
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This “Christmas Capital” draws millions of visitors with its reindeer farm, nutcracker museum and half a million lights. Now, businesses are reeling after floods and power outages.
When the Lights Went Out in the ‘Christmas Capital’
The village draws millions of visitors with its reindeer farm, nutcracker museum and half a million lights. Now, businesses are reeling after floods.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This “Christmas Capital” draws millions of visitors with its reindeer farm, nutcracker museum and half a million lights. Now, businesses are reeling after floods and power outages.
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NEW: President Trump has signed an emergency declaration requested by WA officials for this week's massive flooding, per Gov. Bob Ferguson. Live updates @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Live: WA flooding prompts Burlington evacuation, Leavenworth power outage while Mount Vernon floodwall holds
Nearly 10,000 Burlington, WA, residents were told to evacuate their homes early Friday as Gages Slough flooded. Here are the latest Washington flood updates.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: President Trump has signed an emergency declaration requested by WA officials for this week's massive flooding, per Gov. Bob Ferguson. Live updates @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Seattle Now's PM episode will have more coverage this afternoon, but in the meantime, KUOW's live blog will be updating all day www.kuow.org/stories/rive...
Live updates: Rivers have crested, but Western Washington flood threat still looms
The Skagit River near Mount Vernon crested at record-breaking levels in the wee hours of Friday morning, but it’s still running dangerously high hours later.
The flood wall has held so far, but a lot ...
www.kuow.org
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Seattle Now's PM episode will have more coverage this afternoon, but in the meantime, KUOW's live blog will be updating all day www.kuow.org/stories/rive...
The @kuow.org newsroom has been all hands on deck with its coverage of the floods in western Washington... On Seattle Now's PM episode we have a roundup of our coverage @caseyworks.bsky.social @joshuamcnichols.bsky.social @anndornfeld.bsky.social
Seattle Now’s, Paige Browning and @andyhurst.bsky.social with a round up of KUOW’s flood coverage. Worth a listen.
Thursday Evening Headlines
Podcast Episode · Seattle Now · 12/12/2025 · 14m
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December 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The @kuow.org newsroom has been all hands on deck with its coverage of the floods in western Washington... On Seattle Now's PM episode we have a roundup of our coverage @caseyworks.bsky.social @joshuamcnichols.bsky.social @anndornfeld.bsky.social
If you want to hear the latest on the floods in western Washington, we cover it on tonight’s episode of Seattle Now
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December 11, 2025 at 12:55 AM
If you want to hear the latest on the floods in western Washington, we cover it on tonight’s episode of Seattle Now
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When you finally get to put that AP US history class to use publicola.com/2025/12/08/a...
A 14-Point Plan for Mayor Wilson - PubliCola
Channeling the original Wilsonian 14 Points, we offer 14 policy suggestions for incoming mayor Wilson. By Erica C. Barnett and…
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December 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM
When you finally get to put that AP US history class to use publicola.com/2025/12/08/a...
Today on Seattle Now:
Bakery Nouveu's William Leaman is coaching Team USA at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie (the world cup of baking).
To get to this level of elite baking, he says "it takes a bit of a maniacal mind"
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Bakery Nouveu's William Leaman is coaching Team USA at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie (the world cup of baking).
To get to this level of elite baking, he says "it takes a bit of a maniacal mind"
@trishmurphy.bsky.social
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This local baker is coaching Team USA to rise at the World Cup of Baking
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December 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Today on Seattle Now:
Bakery Nouveu's William Leaman is coaching Team USA at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie (the world cup of baking).
To get to this level of elite baking, he says "it takes a bit of a maniacal mind"
@trishmurphy.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4sum...
Bakery Nouveu's William Leaman is coaching Team USA at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie (the world cup of baking).
To get to this level of elite baking, he says "it takes a bit of a maniacal mind"
@trishmurphy.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4sum...
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ICYMI- Trump’s DOJ sued WA & five other states Tuesday over refusal to turn over private voter info. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs rejected earlier DOJ request. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
DOJ demands information on all Washington voters
The Department of Justice sued Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs over his refusal to turn over personal information on all state voters.
www.seattletimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
ICYMI- Trump’s DOJ sued WA & five other states Tuesday over refusal to turn over private voter info. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs rejected earlier DOJ request. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
South King County is getting more light rail on Saturday
We dig into what's coming on Seattle Now
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We dig into what's coming on Seattle Now
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This is the 1 Line... with new stops in Kent, Des Moines, and Federal Way
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December 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
South King County is getting more light rail on Saturday
We dig into what's coming on Seattle Now
@nickdeshais.bsky.social @trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
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We dig into what's coming on Seattle Now
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South end light rail commute tonight 😵💫😵💫
December 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
South end light rail commute tonight 😵💫😵💫
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Have you ever seen a bike lane sweeper - pulled behind a bike?
Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails.
My @kuow.org story: www.kuow.org/stories/clea...
Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails.
My @kuow.org story: www.kuow.org/stories/clea...
November 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Have you ever seen a bike lane sweeper - pulled behind a bike?
Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails.
My @kuow.org story: www.kuow.org/stories/clea...
Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails.
My @kuow.org story: www.kuow.org/stories/clea...
Don't miss yesterday's episode of Seattle Now:
A look at how King County Navigators are helping people figure out their best health insurance options with ACA subsidies going away open.spotify.com/episode/6D2Y...
A look at how King County Navigators are helping people figure out their best health insurance options with ACA subsidies going away open.spotify.com/episode/6D2Y...
The health insurance marketplace can be overwhelming. KC has navigators to help
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November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Don't miss yesterday's episode of Seattle Now:
A look at how King County Navigators are helping people figure out their best health insurance options with ACA subsidies going away open.spotify.com/episode/6D2Y...
A look at how King County Navigators are helping people figure out their best health insurance options with ACA subsidies going away open.spotify.com/episode/6D2Y...
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Oh Seattle Now, thank you for being a part of my daily routine. My morning coffee and evening drive home would be incomplete without you.
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Oh Seattle Now, thank you for being a part of my daily routine. My morning coffee and evening drive home would be incomplete without you.
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The firm Decision Desk HQ, which was contracted by KUOW to help process election results, has retracted its call that projected Bruce Harrell as the winner in this year's Seattle mayoral election.
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Decision Desk HQ retracts call projecting Harrell’s victory in Seattle mayor’s race
The firm Decision Desk HQ has rescinded their projection that incumbent Bruce Harrell would prevail over his challenger Katie Wilson in the Seattle mayor’s race.
www.kuow.org
November 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The firm Decision Desk HQ, which was contracted by KUOW to help process election results, has retracted its call that projected Bruce Harrell as the winner in this year's Seattle mayoral election.
www.kuow.org/stories/kuow...
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Today on Seattle Now:
Casual Friday with @toddbishop.bsky.social and Rachel Horgan
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
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Casual Friday with @toddbishop.bsky.social and Rachel Horgan
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
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Casual Friday with Todd Bishop and Rachel Horgan
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November 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Today on Seattle Now:
Casual Friday with @toddbishop.bsky.social and Rachel Horgan
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
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Casual Friday with @toddbishop.bsky.social and Rachel Horgan
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
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The 40 airports impacted by the cuts span more than two dozen states. The Federal Aviation Administration said the reductions would start at 4% and ramp up to 10% by Nov. 14.
The FAA's order to cut flights due to the government shutdown is set to take effect
The 40 airports impacted by the cuts span more than two dozen states. The Federal Aviation Administration said the reductions would start at 4% and ramp up to 10% by Nov. 14.
www.kuow.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The 40 airports impacted by the cuts span more than two dozen states. The Federal Aviation Administration said the reductions would start at 4% and ramp up to 10% by Nov. 14.
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‼️ Seattle’s race for mayor is going to be *very* close ‼️
Bruce Harrell has a 5.7-point advantage. But with roughly 100,000 votes left to count, the numbers are shifting toward progressive challenger Katie Wilson. She took 51.6% of the votes tallied today.
The trendlines:
Bruce Harrell has a 5.7-point advantage. But with roughly 100,000 votes left to count, the numbers are shifting toward progressive challenger Katie Wilson. She took 51.6% of the votes tallied today.
The trendlines:
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
‼️ Seattle’s race for mayor is going to be *very* close ‼️
Bruce Harrell has a 5.7-point advantage. But with roughly 100,000 votes left to count, the numbers are shifting toward progressive challenger Katie Wilson. She took 51.6% of the votes tallied today.
The trendlines:
Bruce Harrell has a 5.7-point advantage. But with roughly 100,000 votes left to count, the numbers are shifting toward progressive challenger Katie Wilson. She took 51.6% of the votes tallied today.
The trendlines:
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BREAKING: An experienced district leader from Michigan is set to become the next superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.
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Seattle School Board names lone superintendent finalist, a district leader recruited from Michigan
An experienced district leader from Michigan is set to become the next superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
BREAKING: An experienced district leader from Michigan is set to become the next superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.
www.kuow.org/stories/seat...
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According to King County elections they had "a LOT" of dropbox activity in this election (emphasis theirs). They expect there's probably another 230-235K ballots countywide, so probably 115K or so in Seattle. Tonight will be a drop of 50-55K countywide, 25K or so in Seattle.
November 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
According to King County elections they had "a LOT" of dropbox activity in this election (emphasis theirs). They expect there's probably another 230-235K ballots countywide, so probably 115K or so in Seattle. Tonight will be a drop of 50-55K countywide, 25K or so in Seattle.
Today on Seattle Now:
A look at the initial results from the Seattle general election
Great breakdown with Trish Murphy and Paige Browning
We'll get more ballots this afternoon
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
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A look at the initial results from the Seattle general election
Great breakdown with Trish Murphy and Paige Browning
We'll get more ballots this afternoon
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
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Early results from Seattle's 2025 general election
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November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today on Seattle Now:
A look at the initial results from the Seattle general election
Great breakdown with Trish Murphy and Paige Browning
We'll get more ballots this afternoon
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4num...
A look at the initial results from the Seattle general election
Great breakdown with Trish Murphy and Paige Browning
We'll get more ballots this afternoon
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4num...