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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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The firm Decision Desk HQ has rescinded their projection that incumbent Bruce Harrell would prevail over his challenger Katie Wilson in the Seattle mayor’s race.
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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.
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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
open.spotify.com/episode/0ra6...
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
open.spotify.com/episode/0ra6...
Casual Friday with @toddbishop.bsky.social and Rachel Horgan
@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0ra6...
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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.
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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
open.spotify.com/episode/4num...
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...
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King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay led on election night with 50% of the vote. Fellow Councilmember Claudia Balducci trailed with about 48% of the vote.
Girmay Zahilay leading in race for King County executive, Steffanie Fain up for council
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay led on election night with 50% of the vote. King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci trailed with about 48% of the vote.
www.kuow.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 AM
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay led on election night with 50% of the vote. Fellow Councilmember Claudia Balducci trailed with about 48% of the vote.
Harrell leads Wilson by 7 points in the first ballot drop.
@kuow.org will be updating as more votes get counted
@kuow.org will be updating as more votes get counted
Tuesday is the 2025 general election for several key races in the Seattle area. Check in here to see live results starting around 8 p.m. PT.
Live results: Nov. 4 Seattle area general election
Tuesday is the 2025 general election for several key races in the Seattle area. Check in here to see live results starting around 8 p.m. PT.
www.kuow.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Harrell leads Wilson by 7 points in the first ballot drop.
@kuow.org will be updating as more votes get counted
@kuow.org will be updating as more votes get counted
Any minute now...
November 5, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Any minute now...
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New permitting documents filed with the city link Barnes & Noble to the former North Face location in downtown Seattle (520 Pike St). services.seattle.gov/Portal/custo...
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
New permitting documents filed with the city link Barnes & Noble to the former North Face location in downtown Seattle (520 Pike St). services.seattle.gov/Portal/custo...
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If you want to know how SNAP delays and cuts are affecting folks here in Seattle, give this a listen.
Hosted by the excellent @trishmurphy.bsky.social
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Hosted by the excellent @trishmurphy.bsky.social
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With SNAP in flux, Seattle food banks expect a surge
Podcast Episode · Seattle Now · 11/04/2025 · 16m
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November 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
If you want to know how SNAP delays and cuts are affecting folks here in Seattle, give this a listen.
Hosted by the excellent @trishmurphy.bsky.social
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Hosted by the excellent @trishmurphy.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
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it’s a busy busy news week, and i have to pat the seattle now team on the back:
ahead of election day, a trip to the yearly reading of the constitution at UW: open.spotify.com/episode/6nGK...
and today, a SNAP recipient and a local food bank director on cuts: open.spotify.com/episode/0y6X...
ahead of election day, a trip to the yearly reading of the constitution at UW: open.spotify.com/episode/6nGK...
and today, a SNAP recipient and a local food bank director on cuts: open.spotify.com/episode/0y6X...
The Constitution, read by we the people, at UW
open.spotify.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
it’s a busy busy news week, and i have to pat the seattle now team on the back:
ahead of election day, a trip to the yearly reading of the constitution at UW: open.spotify.com/episode/6nGK...
and today, a SNAP recipient and a local food bank director on cuts: open.spotify.com/episode/0y6X...
ahead of election day, a trip to the yearly reading of the constitution at UW: open.spotify.com/episode/6nGK...
and today, a SNAP recipient and a local food bank director on cuts: open.spotify.com/episode/0y6X...
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PSA for Seattle procrastinators: If you're voting today or tomorrow, USE A DROP BOX, NOT THE MAIL! The USPS won't guarantee your timely ballot is postmarked on time.
Locations of ballot boxes: cd.kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
More details: publicola.com/2025/10/03/p...
Locations of ballot boxes: cd.kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
More details: publicola.com/2025/10/03/p...
Post Office Delays Could Result in Uncounted Ballots; Harrell's Budget Increases Graffiti Spending 36 Percent - PubliCola
1. Mail processing delays could result in more invalidated mail-in ballots this year, and elections officials are advising voters to…
publicola.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
PSA for Seattle procrastinators: If you're voting today or tomorrow, USE A DROP BOX, NOT THE MAIL! The USPS won't guarantee your timely ballot is postmarked on time.
Locations of ballot boxes: cd.kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
More details: publicola.com/2025/10/03/p...
Locations of ballot boxes: cd.kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
More details: publicola.com/2025/10/03/p...
Today on Seattle Now:
"Crying over the Constitution was not on my list for the day,"
said one reader at University of Washington's annual reading of the U.S. Constitution.
This was the 20th year of UW library's reading...and people had FEELINGS
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"Crying over the Constitution was not on my list for the day,"
said one reader at University of Washington's annual reading of the U.S. Constitution.
This was the 20th year of UW library's reading...and people had FEELINGS
www.kuow.org/stories/the-...
The Constitution, read by we the people, at UW
Tomorrow is election day. Your right to vote in a local election is enshrined by the US Constitution's 10th amendment. We’ll talk with U.S. Documents Librarian Cass Hartnett about why for the past...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Today on Seattle Now:
"Crying over the Constitution was not on my list for the day,"
said one reader at University of Washington's annual reading of the U.S. Constitution.
This was the 20th year of UW library's reading...and people had FEELINGS
www.kuow.org/stories/the-...
"Crying over the Constitution was not on my list for the day,"
said one reader at University of Washington's annual reading of the U.S. Constitution.
This was the 20th year of UW library's reading...and people had FEELINGS
www.kuow.org/stories/the-...
Baseball is the most beautiful form of torture
November 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Baseball is the most beautiful form of torture
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"Stuff keeps happening when we're talking to these managers!"
YEAH, CAUSE IT'S DURING THE GAME
YEAH, CAUSE IT'S DURING THE GAME
November 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
"Stuff keeps happening when we're talking to these managers!"
YEAH, CAUSE IT'S DURING THE GAME
YEAH, CAUSE IT'S DURING THE GAME
I’ve never seen the Dodgers look so much like the Mariners
November 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I’ve never seen the Dodgers look so much like the Mariners
"It feels like the city is an entity in and of itself.”
Seattle-based Witch Meagan Angus talked to Seattle Now about finding magic in Seattle, the Etsy witch and more.
@meaganangus.bsky.social
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Seattle-based Witch Meagan Angus talked to Seattle Now about finding magic in Seattle, the Etsy witch and more.
@meaganangus.bsky.social
www.kuow.org/stories/seat...
Seattle's got hex appeal. How local witches are cultivating the city's magic
Take a look around Seattle and you'll find a myriad of signs that occult practices resonate here. Meet two witches who are cultivating the city's magic.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"It feels like the city is an entity in and of itself.”
Seattle-based Witch Meagan Angus talked to Seattle Now about finding magic in Seattle, the Etsy witch and more.
@meaganangus.bsky.social
www.kuow.org/stories/seat...
Seattle-based Witch Meagan Angus talked to Seattle Now about finding magic in Seattle, the Etsy witch and more.
@meaganangus.bsky.social
www.kuow.org/stories/seat...
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Portland, US, annyal event known as the "Standup Paddleboard Witch Paddle" #womensart
(Image S.Bugarsky)
(Image S.Bugarsky)
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Portland, US, annyal event known as the "Standup Paddleboard Witch Paddle" #womensart
(Image S.Bugarsky)
(Image S.Bugarsky)
Today on Seattle Now 🎃
Casual Friday w @trishmurphy.bsky.social @vivmccall.bsky.social + Chase Burns
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Casual Friday w @trishmurphy.bsky.social @vivmccall.bsky.social + Chase Burns
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Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Chase Burns
This week… You’ve only got a few more days left to vote, especially if you want to drop your ballot in the mailbox. Halloween is on a Friday for the first time in over a decade, but Seattle weather ...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Today on Seattle Now 🎃
Casual Friday w @trishmurphy.bsky.social @vivmccall.bsky.social + Chase Burns
www.kuow.org/stories/casu...
Casual Friday w @trishmurphy.bsky.social @vivmccall.bsky.social + Chase Burns
www.kuow.org/stories/casu...