{"podcast":{"title":"Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302","podcast_index_feed_id":7463302,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-seattle-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-seattle-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1989,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Seattle News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Seattle with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From tech developments to regional issues, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Seattle. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Seattle News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T14:17:26.305386+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302"},"episode":{"title":"Idaho Ends Fiscal Year in the Black | Seattle News","slug":"idaho-ends-fiscal-year-in-the-black-seattle-news","published_at":"2026-07-19T07:43:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302/idaho-ends-fiscal-year-in-the-black-seattle-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/437750a9844a2aee","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f3517373-1bb6-4f37-b8b2-af4782b126a5.mp3","summary":"Idaho ended its fiscal year with a surprising cash surplus, thanks to disciplined spending and a resilient economy despite recent tax cuts that slashed revenue. The state is starting the new fiscal year with a $250 million buffer — a rare win under its strict no-deficit constitution. But officials warn the good times won’t last, as next year’s budgets are expected to be tight, with agencies asked to submit bare-bones requests. Any extra funds will go toward critical priorities: payrolls, stalled infrastructure, schools, and wildfire response — all while keeping fiscal discipline front and center. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/437750a9844a2aee","meta_description":"Idaho ended its fiscal year with a surprising cash surplus, thanks to disciplined spending and a resilient economy despite recent tax cuts that slashed re…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":93,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302/episodes/idaho-ends-fiscal-year-in-the-black-seattle-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302/idaho-ends-fiscal-year-in-the-black-seattle-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}