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Seattle PD: Woman arrested for hate crime after yelling slur and biting chunk off stranger’s face
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'Don't choke them': KIRO hosts warn Tacoma that a $20 minimum wage will backfire on the workers it's meant to help
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43rd annual Oyster Run returns this weekend in Anacortes
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Arlington police investigate report of student with gun at school
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Seattle school bus drivers authorize strike as Zūm contract talks stall over retirement plan
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'Value meals don't feel like a great value': Ursula wants lower prices as McDonald's unveils new menu, AI drive-thru
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MyNorthwest News
All S Line trains stopped after woman hit in SODO
All Sound Transit S Line trains have been stopped after a woman was hit in SODO Thursday.
Fall City teen's fate nears decision as court weighs adult or juvenile trial in family killings case
Closing arguments are underway in a hearing to determine whether the Fall City teen accused of killing five members of his family in 2024 will be tried as a juvenile or an adult.
'Being apolitical during a genocide doesn't work': Macklemore announces his Free Palestine tour
After being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loup Tour following pro-Palestinian statements, rapper Macklemore announced his own tour.
Engineers, technical workers ready to vote on Boeing’s contract offer
16,000 Boeing engineers and technical workers are preparing to vote on a new contract offer from the company.
89-year-old Royal City pilot dies after crashing in Grant County field
An 89-year-old pilot died on Wednesday evening after crashing a small plane in a field.
Will a Fall City teen accused of killing his family be tried as an adult? Closing arguments begin
The Fall City teenager accused of killing his five family members and hurting another will learn soon whether he will be tried as an adult.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Gee: Wait, what?! Oregon hospital told parents to drive their dead baby home — something can be legal and still be heartless
A Seattle family says an Oregon hospital told them to drive their dead 8-month-old home. Gee Scott says legal isn't the same as humane.
Ask Ursula: I'm tired of chasing family who never commits to a visit
Dear Ursula, I’m 73 and have been a widower for four years now. All of my family members live in different states and even different countries, and lately I find myself missing them all very much.
Harger: 'No camera has ever prevented a crime,' says Seattle's public safety director. 40 years of research disagrees
"We just want to be safe." That might be the simplest sentence anybody said at the Alki Community Council meeting last week.
'Why wouldn't you use it?': Jake calls the Seahawks' use of fan-filmed training camp footage a savvy move, not a scandal
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald's clip about scouting fan-filmed Broncos training camp footage sparked Spygate comparisons. Jake Skorheim said it's not cheating.
'Still not dealing with the root problem': Gee argues Seattle's RV ban cleans up the block but not the crisis
Gee critiques Seattle's RV ban, highlighting the need for true solutions beyond surface-level cleanups.
Washington ranked second-worst tipping state in the country, new data shows
Washington ranked as the second-worst tipping state in the country, according to data from restaurant payments platform Toast.
Seattle Sports
Mariners officially eliminated from playoff contention
A win by Texas on Thursday afternoon ended Seattle's slim postseason hopes.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold ‘really striving’ to return Sunday
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold spoke to reporters on Thursday, a day after practicing for the first time since his glute injury in Week 1.
Mariners put rookie on injured list, recall infielder Leo Rivas
Leo Rivas is rejoining the big-league club for his third stint in the majors this year.
Seattle Kraken Season Preview: Expectations, strengths and weaknesses
The Seattle Kraken begin the 2026-27 NHL season on Thursday, Oct. 1. The AP breaks down what you need to know going into the team's second year under coach Lane Lambert.
All the ways to celebrate Rick Rizzs in his final series as voice of the Mariners
Here are the ways to hear, see and celebrate the legendary Rick Rizzs in his final weekend as voice of the Mariners.
Commanders rally around QB Marcus Mariota ahead of matchup vs Seahawks
The 32-year-old Mariota is set to start in place of injured star Jayden Daniels on Sunday against Seattle.
Seattle Red
Rantz: Archie McPhee owner caves to the activist mob over the income tax in cowardly display
Archie McPhee owner Mark Pahlow apologized for backing an income tax repeal, then gave $10,000 to No Hate. Rantz says his surrender rewards a shakedown.
Sara Nelson warns Seattle’s ‘silly season’ is here as seven district seats head to the 2027 ballot
Former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson warns unions and interest groups will squeeze councilmembers facing 2027 votes during Wilson's budget review.
‘I don’t do it’: Gluesenkamp Perez’s filings show Amazon, Tesla and Apple stock missing from her early reports
Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's stock disclosures show Amazon, Tesla, Apple and Robinhood holdings shifting as she pushed a congressional trading ban.
Carmela Conroy swore she never said ‘behead’ about DHS at a debate. Video shows she’s wrong
Democrat Carmela Conroy denied at a Spokane debate that she ever talked about beheading DHS. Two clips of her own remarks show she said it, then went further.
Washington won’t warn her mom before she wrestles a male again, so this Puyallup teen is suing to force it
Puyallup wrestler who says she was assaulted by a male opponent during a girls match asks the 9th Circuit to let her compete without facing male athletes.
Rantz: City of Seattle paid gun violence groups millions with no way to prove they worked
Seattle CARE chief Amy Barden says nine violence intervention contracts had no real metrics, and groups that refuse to work with police will lose funding.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
All S Line trains stopped after woman hit in SODO
All Sound Transit S Line trains have been stopped after a woman was hit in SODO Thursday.
Sound Transit to open new light rail station 5 years ahead of schedule
Sound Transit isn't known for being on time or on budget with its light rail projects, but it's about to open a new station way ahead of schedule.
Whatcom County receives $25 million grant to replace Lummi Island Ferry
The Lummi Island ferry is next in line for a major upgrade!
MyNorthwest Weather
First fall weather system moves into Western WA
A fall weather system is moving our way, and it’s going to bring a pretty big change to the weather over the next 24 hours.
Rain arrives late tomorrow, showers and windy weather heading our way Friday
Cloudy skies and cool temperatures will continue for the next several days across western Washington.
Dry weather this week offers perfect window for fall color viewing in Washington
The fall season is here. This season is the time of year when tree leaves change colors, offering a collection of vibrant autumn hues.
MyNorthwest Politics
Growing list of key stakeholders say they were left out of Mayor Wilson's 'collaborative' gun plan
KIRO Newsradio uncovered what appears to be a misrepresentation by Mayor Katie Wilson’s Office from KCPAO for her gun violence plan.
Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's gutsy budget got buried by her office's Bite of Seattle mess
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson made one of the gutsiest decisions I've seen a politician with power make around here in a long time.
Seattle council passes 'groundbreaking' policy that bars retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
The Seattle City Council passed a policy Tuesday that prohibits retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices.
MyNorthwest History
Former 7-Eleven location in downtown Seattle turns into an 'inconvenient store' art exhibit
The former 7-Eleven at Third and Pine is now home to the Inconvenience Store, the latest interactive art exhibit in downtown Seattle.
Heat, smoke make for true 'dog days of summer' in western Washington this week
August is already here, sometimes called the dog days of summer. Temperatures are forecast to climb back into the 80s on Thursday with some areas in the 90s.
Red Flag Warning: Eastern Washington braces for dangerous wildfire conditions this weekend
Have plans to head to eastern Washington this weekend to escape the expected much cooler weather in western Washington?
National News
Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping with a personal airport greeting, a tour of his new helipad and a candlelit dinner. But outside the White House, protests against Xi continued almost nonstop Thursday during his state visit. The protesters represented a range of causes, with many calling for religious […]
New Jersey's governor asks lieutenant governor to resign over alleged ethics violations
New Jersey’s governor on Thursday called on the state’s lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign by Friday after a law firm hired by her office concluded he violated the state’s ethics and discrimination rules. The report published Wednesday found that Caldwell violated the state’s policy prohibiting discrimination in the workplace. It said he made an […]
Who was invited to China state dinner: White House releases guest list for celebration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guests at the White House dinner hosted Thursday by President Donald Trump and Melania Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, as released by the White House: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan Vice President JD Vance and second […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
Meier and the co-authors conducted a 10-year trial measuring outcomes of over 300 patients treated with CyberKnife across 21 centers.
Know what you're eating: Why choosing organic matters
In a world of crowded grocery aisles and endless labels, one designation cuts through the noise with a guarantee you can trust: USDA Organic.
AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
As temperatures climb across the Seattle area, many homeowners are discovering that their air conditioner is running but not cooling the home effectively.