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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends
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Rantz: Tyreek Hill uses old playbook to claim racism, but he was the bad guy, not the cops
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Vigilante dad recounts catching man accused of assaulting UW students: ‘I’ve got to find this guy’
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Are people still excited about a September Apple Cup? So far, ticket sales say ‘No!’
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‘It’s been really hard:’ Girlfriend of father killed near Magnuson Park speaks out
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Israel says it likely killed an American activist by mistake. The US condemns its ally
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All Highline schools closed Wednesday due to cyber security incident
All Highline schools will be closed on Wednesday, September 11, due to a cyber security incident.
New directions from Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol
One day into his new job as Starbucks CEO, Brian Niccol is already beginning to set a tone for his stewardship.
Judge keeps bail at $2M for suspect in Alderwood Mall shooting
A judge is reportedly keeping bail at $2 million for the 16-year-old suspected of shooting and killing 13-year-old Jayda Woods Johnson at the Alderwood Mall.
Truck in Edmonds home crash was over road's weight limit; residents say story is familiar
Some Edmonds residents are pleading with the city: stop letting heavy machinery come down our hill after a truck crashed that damaged a home.
Public Service workers walk out over staffing crisis, pay cuts
Some state public service workers walked off the job at noon Tuesday protesting what staffing crisis and lack of pay increases.
Washington among states most affected by cryptocurrency fraud
The FBI recorded and logged more than 69,000 complaints from the public regarding cryptocurrency fraud -- resulting in more than $5.6 billion lost.
SeattleSports.com
Machado, Tatis homers power San Diego past Mariners 7-3
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer to become San Diego’s career home runs leader, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a three-run drive and the Padres slugged past the Seattle Mariners 7-3.
M’s Injury Updates: Luis Castillo to IL after early exit in last start
The Seattle Mariners will be without their opening day starter Luis Castillo for a key 15-day period down the stretch.
Video: The Edgar Effect, Castillo’s injury, and #Mariners Wild Card hopes — Bob’s Baseball Breakdown
Bob Stelton’s Baseball Breakdown comes as the team launches into do-or-die NINE game homestand vs the San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees. Who is taking to Edgar’s teachings the most? How concerning is Luis Castillo’s injury? Could the M’s still sneak into a Wild Card? And how tough will this homestand really […]
Seahawks’ next opponent, the Patriots, off to winning start in new era
A look at where the New England Patriots are ahead of Sunday when they meet the Seattle Seahawks in a battle of 1-0 teams under first-year head coaches.
Passan: A potential offseason trade partner for the Mariners
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan points to the Boston Red Sox as a fit to make a trade with the Seattle Mariners this offseason.
Russell Wilson with the Steelers already seems weird
Russell Wilson is the Steelers' starting quarterback, but Pittsburgh is preparing for a second straight game with him on the bench with an old injury.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: There's no sugarcoating it, Auburn is overrun with gang violence
I recently reported on the growing wave of gang violence in Auburn -- the kind of violence that keeps you up at night.
Mayfield: Set aside today’s trifles and join me at the beach?
My brain immediately forgot the small trifles and insignificant slights. They don’t actually matter, do they?
Patti Payne: The 17 lessons leaders have taught me, regardless of industry
I've learned important lessons from well-known national leaders, and even more from individuals who wouldn't be considered conventional leaders.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Baristas hold coffee shop hostage, business man warned not to share economic reality
With the help of Kshama Sawant, a group of Seattle baristas are holding Cherry Street Coffee House hostage. Meet their demands or else!
Meyer: Trump has momentum heading into first debate with Harris
Recent polling suggests that Donald Trump has regained the momentum and this is still very much his election to lose.
Rantz: Stolen car was abandoned, then stolen again in matter of moments in Tacoma
A car was stolen twice in Tacoma in a matter of moments. It's one reason why Kelly Chambers is running for Pierce County Executive.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Diverging diamond interchange, two new lanes for I-90/SR 18 exchange in Snoqualmie
Drivers are getting their first taste of the new diverging diamond interchange at I-90 and SR 18 this week as new ramps open up.
SR 520, I-405 closures add to traffic madness during weekend sporting events
The Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Huskies are home this weekend, so what a perfect time to shut down a stretch of I-405.
Tuesday marks first commute day for Snohomish County Light Rail
Tuesday will mark the first real commute day for Light Rail reaching into Snohomish County with four new stations added.
MyNorthwest Weather
PNW temperatures drop this week as region prepares for autumn
Temperatures are going to struggle to top 70 degrees this week, with the weather giving a strong sense that autumn is just around the corner.
Surge of hot summer weather to come before autumn equinox
Days are getting shorter, sunsets are at 7:45 p.m. and the autumnal equinox is just a few weeks away, but dont fret as summer weather remains.
Is summer over in Western Washington? Nope, a bit more is coming this week
The good news is summer is not over, but there will be one more blip in the upcoming return to summer weather in Washington.
MyNorthwest Politics
The first of 2 Washington gubernatorial debates between Ferguson, Reichert takes place tonight
The state's gubernatorial debate between Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert takes place tonight at 8 p.m. on seattletimes.com and KING 5 TV.
2 astronauts are left behind in space as troubled Boeing Starliner returns to Earth empty
The first astronaut mission from Boeing ended Friday night with an empty capsule, the Starliner, landing and two test pilots still in space.
US woman killed by Israeli military was a recent UW grad
Soldiers in the Israeli military killed an American woman during a protest in the West Bank on Friday. The woman was a UW graduate.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones dies: The actor who overcame racial prejudice and a major stutter and lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN and more was 93.
Kaczaraba: Ride to-and-from Seahawks game via Lynnwood Light Rail extension was easy, efficient
With the addition of the Lynnwood light rail, I have more to look forward to when going to Seahawks games.
Senior VP of popular trading card game speaks on finding your magic community
I wanted to learn more about what goes into the development of the biggest games, both video and tabletop, leading to Magic: The Gathering.
MyNorthwest History
Eyewitness recounts Beatles' arrival at Sea-Tac Airport
A gentleman who was born and raised in Seattle read our last Beatles story and got in touch. He was there at Sea-Tac Airport back in 1964.
Feliks Banel: Feuding families and overnight campers vie for Sumner’s historic tiles
Nick Biermann contacted KIRO Newsradio earlier this week about an unusual event scheduled to take place on Mon. Sept. 9 at Sumner City Hall.
Feliks Banel: Human hands - and ears - help NOAA’s radio robot get place names right
The NOAA Weather Radio robot voice pronounces the names of local communities correctly because human hands and ears are at work.
National News
Two people hospitalized after explosion at Kansas State Fair concession trailer
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Two people are hospitalized and several others suffered minor injuries after a small explosion caused a fire at a Kansas State Fair concession trailer, police and fair officials said. The explosion happened Tuesday evening at a small trailer selling various types of food at the fair in Hutchinson. Two people were […]
US consumer watchdog finds that school lunch fees are taking a toll on parents
NEW YORK (AP) — Single mother Rebecca Wood, 45, was already dealing with high medical bills in 2020 when she noticed she was being charged a $2.49 “program fee” each time she loaded money onto her daughter’s school lunch account. As more schools turn to cashless payment systems, more districts have contracted with processing companies […]
The first general election ballots are going in the mail as the presidential contest nears
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The first general election ballots for the presidential race are going out Wednesday as Alabama officials begin mailing them to absentee voters with the Nov. 5 contest less than two months away. North Carolina had been scheduled to start sending absentee ballots last Friday, but that was delayed after Robert F. […]
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