Caroline Gomez

The health insurance marketplace can be overwhelming. KC has navigators to help

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...

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.

Decision Desk HQ retracts call projecting Harrell’s victory in Seattle mayor’s race The firm Decision Desk HQ has rescinded their projection that incumbent Bruce Harrell would prevail over his challenger Katie Wilson in the Seattle mayor’s race.

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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Casual Friday with Todd Bishop and Rachel Horgan

Today on Seattle Now:

Casual Friday with @toddbishop.bsky.social and Rachel Horgan

@trishmurphy.bsky.social @jaughanvones.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/0ra6...

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.

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.

‼️ 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:

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.

BREAKING: An experienced district leader from Michigan is set to become the next superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.
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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.

Early results from Seattle's 2025 general election

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...

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.

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

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...

With SNAP in flux, Seattle food banks expect a surge Podcast Episode · Seattle Now · 11/04/2025 · 16m

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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The Constitution, read by we the people, at UW

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...

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…

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...

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-...

Truly one of the best games I’ve ever seen

Baseball is the most beautiful form of torture

"Stuff keeps happening when we're talking to these managers!"

YEAH, CAUSE IT'S DURING THE GAME

I’ve never seen the Dodgers look so much like the Mariners

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.

"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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Photo of women in witch costumes,black cloaks and pointed hats on paddle boards

Portland, US, annyal event known as the "Standup Paddleboard Witch Paddle" #womensart
(Image S.Bugarsky)

Today on Seattle Now 🎃

Casual Friday w @trishmurphy.bsky.social @vivmccall.bsky.social + Chase Burns

www.kuow.org/stories/casu...

Public Health warns of measles exposure at Renton car dealership, Kent arena This latest case marks the 12th measles infection among Washington residents in 2025.

Public Health warns of measles exposure across South King County

The patient visited several public sites during the infectious period, including:

1️⃣ Toyota of Renton
2️⃣ Valley Medical Center
3️⃣ YangGuoFu Malatang Restaurant in Tukwila
4️⃣ Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance event at Kent’s ShoWare Center

it's cool to see that this game's starting pitcher is still hanging in there