EPISODE · Sep 13, 2025 · 13 MIN
Saturday Special: Federal cuts impacting WA farmers, a WA organizer speaks after being deported to Mexico, and Forks, Washington's booming "Twilight" economy 20 years later
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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… A federal program that supports local farms abruptly ended in March, leaving Washington farmers looking for solutions. A Washington state farmworker and organizer talks about life in Mexico after being deported by ICE. The town of Forks was once the self-proclaimed 'logging capital of the world,’ but that industry has waned… and now there’s a booming Twilight economy, 20 years after the first book’s release. 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? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… A federal program that supports local farms abruptly ended in March, leaving Washington farmers looking for solutions. A Washington state farmworker and organizer talks about life in Mexico after being deported by ICE. The town of Forks was once the self-proclaimed 'logging capital of the world,’ but that industry has waned… and now there’s a booming Twilight economy, 20 years after the first book’s release.
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Saturday Special: Federal cuts impacting WA farmers, a WA organizer speaks after being deported to Mexico, and Forks, Washington's booming "Twilight" economy 20 years later
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