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Vaughan Jones

Producer, Seattle Now

About

Vaughan Jones is a producer on the Seattle Now podcast, covering Seattle's most pressing news, and gathering some of Seattle's most interesting people for the show's weekly "Casual Friday" episodes.

Vaughan came to KUOW in 2022. Before that, they spent time as the weekend reporter at NPR Member Station KJZZ in Phoenix, where they reported on how the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic was impacting Arizonans.

Vaughan grew up in Phoenix, and has a B.A. in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State University. You can find Vaughan at any number of local sporting events, or playing bass at (small) concert venues.

Location: Seattle

Languages: English

Pronouns: they/he

Podcasts

Stories

  • Seattle City Council goes from Cathy Moore to Cathy-Less

    Oh boy, there’s been another shake up on the city council.. First-time council member Cathy Moore says she’s resigning… It's the third vacancy in two years on the council. Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett is here to give us some insight into what the heck is going on at City Hall.

  • Saturday Special: New Seattle summer beach rules and the “Goonies” 40th anniversary takes over Astoria

    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… As summer approaches, Seattle is imposing beach curfews, putting in physical barriers like new gates, and increasing police and park ranger patrols. And people in the small coastal town of Astoria, Oregon are preparing for a Pacific Northwest pop culture milestone: “The Goonies” is celebrating its 40th anniversary next week, and organizers are expecting plenty of fans.

  • Casual Friday with Joe Veyera and Nathalie Graham

    This week… A Saturday rally and Tuesday protest from religious group MayDay USA sparked counter-protests and arrests. Seattle’s beaches are getting increased police and park ranger presence this summer, and some are even closing early. And good news if you love bees, pickleball, or Smokey Bear… A new state law gives you seven new options for license plate designs. Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Stranger Reporter Nathalie Graham are here to break down the week.

  • A safe lot for RVs will become pickleball courts. It's complicated

    More than a quarter of people living unhoused in the city are sleeping in a vehicle, and Seattle’s 72-hour parking law means that anyone stuck in one place is in a precarious position. An RV lot set up for people experiencing homelessness since 2023 is being reclaimed for a pickleball court complex…  But as Seattle Times Homelessness Reporter Greg Kim explains, the development is more complicated than it seems.

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    Arrests have been made in last week's Pioneer Square triple homicide, experts are expecting a challenging fire season in Washington state, and the Space Needle has a new upgrade, in the form of a giant glass elevator. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Dr. Kirk Honda

    This week… We got an idea of just how much the average person needs to make to afford rent in Seattle. After 125 years, the independently run U Bookstore is entering a partnership with Barnes and Noble. And if you’re waiting for the Light Rail to connect to the east side, keep waiting. Sound Transit officials say there’s been a delay, and you’ll have to wait until the beginning of next year. Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and Psychology in Seattle Podcast Host Dr. Kirk Honda are here to break down the week.

  • Wednesday Evening Headlines

    ICE agents are arresting people outside of Seattle Immigration Court hearings, Microsoft executives are upset with Washington's new state taxes, and a local participant on singing show "The Voice" made it to the finals this week. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

  • Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Washington Governor Bob Ferguson approved most of the state budget, a Kitsap County man is being released from a Venezuelan prison, and the salary needed in Seattle to afford monthly rent has, once again, gone up. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

  • Is Washington on the verge of a psychedelic renaissance?

    Psilocybin isn’t legal in Washington state, but a growing number of people are interested in using it recreationally and therapeutically. Researchers at the University of Washington are studying how psilocybin can be used to help with trauma and alcohol use disorder. We’ll talk more about medical and recreational use of psilocybin with KUOW Online Editor Stephen Howie.