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Harger: Seattle took in 40% more in taxes, spent all of it, and now wants the highest sales tax of any major city in America
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'Compassionately supporting each other': Seattle Fudge shelters up to 60 people during mass shooting
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Dept. of Education investigating WA school district, claiming Pride display had vial of testosterone
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Seafair CEO, a Las Vegas shooting survivor, details security for weekend festival after deadly Bite of Seattle
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Semitruck driver killed in crash near Federal Way rest area was not wearing a seatbelt
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FAA orders inspection of Boeing 737 MAX seats that could come loose during turbulence or emergency landing
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MyNorthwest News
Costco eyes move to larger Tumwater location as popular food truck hopes to join the development
A popular food truck off Yelm Highway is cooking up plans for a permanent brick-and-mortar location.
Longtime Pioneer Square pub closes suddenly after 23 years
Pioneer Square bar, Collins Pub, abruptly closed for good on Friday after 23 years, despite the FIFA World Cup recently flooding the neighborhood with visitors.
Seattle Center shooting renews focus on emergency preparedness at public events
A memorial honoring the victims of the Seattle Center shooting serves as a painful reminder of how quickly a day of celebration can turn into tragedy.
Officials reveal 3 firearms, including ghost gun with 19 rounds loaded, recovered in Seattle shooting as police search for possible suspects
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes held a news conference Tuesday regarding a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle.
Car slams into Port Orchard Domino's, driver flees scene
A car slammed into a Domino's restaurant in unincorporated Port Orchard Monday night, leaving behind extensive damage — and no driver.
Seattle police say Bite of Seattle mass shooting was a gang gunfight as questions mount over Mayor Katie Wilson's response
SPD now stated the deadly mass shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle was a gunfight between rival gangs.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'It's now the press v. the mayor': Jake describes a standoff over Bite of Seattle shooting information
Seattle's mayor and police chief address the Bite of Seattle shooting, revealing tensions over information transparency.
'Quality gets sacrificed for quantity': Gee laments families struggling with a 33% food price spike
Families face a 33% rise in food prices, the largest spike in 50 years, impacting quality over quantity in grocery shopping.
'Why would you take that risk?': Jake warns a leadership void has left Seattle events feeling unsafe
A shooting at the Bite of Seattle leaves three dead and four injured, raising critical questions about safety and risk.
Curley defends Mayor Wilson's response to fatal Bite of Seattle shooting: 'A' for a 'novice,' 'C-' for a 'major city' leader
Curley then provided a couple of letter grades for Wilson's response and handling of the situation. "For a novice, I give her an A. For a leader of a major city, C-," Curley said.
Harger: Three people are dead at the Bite of Seattle. A two-year-old was shot. The city deserved better than what came next
A 44-year-old man was killed. A 56-year-old woman died at Harborview after surgery. Four others, including a two-year-old boy, were shot. A toddler.
'It's not a problem until it's a problem': Jake questions if Seattle police chief job is right for Barnes after heated exchange with reporter
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes got into a heated exchange with a reporter following a news conference on a mass shooting at the Seattle Center.
Seattle Sports
Mariners ride five homers to thrilling 7-6 win over Dodgers
Dominic Canzone hit two of Seattle's home runs, including the go-ahead hit in the eighth inning.
Dom Canzone hits 2 huge HRs in Mariners’ win over Dodgers
Seattle's slugger hit the game-tying and go-ahead blasts in a 7-6 victory.
2 pieces of NFL news that could impact Seahawks next offseason
A pair of contract developments in Tampa Bay and Philadelphia could have future implications for the Seattle Seahawks.
TV analyst Eddie Olczyk steps away from Seattle Kraken
Eddie Olczyk is leaving his color commentary role after four seasons with the team.
Rams’ McVay: Aaron Donald’s training going well, but no comeback decision imminent
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says that although Aaron Donald’s training is going well, the star DT isn’t close to making a decision on a comeback bid.
Rangers in control as only AL West team with winning record
The Texas Rangers have put themselves in a good position in the AL West just by having a winning record.
Seattle Red
Mercer Island police chief runs for state House, says Olympia is out of control
Mercer Island Police Chief Michelle Bennett is running for the state House in the 5th district, blasting the income tax, pension raid and anti-cop laws.
Townsend: I read Trump’s election integrity documents. Here’s the vulnerabilities that are actually in them
Cascade Party's Damon Townsend reads Trump's redacted election integrity documents and separates real vulnerabilities from speculation. Here's what he found.
After $20 billion in tax hikes, Washington Democrats may cut program for disabled kids
A $900K program for families of kids with autism may be axed in August, an early casualty of a Washington budget crisis Democrats built after $20B in tax hikes.
Sheriff Keith Swank rips Seattle Chief Shon Barnes as an ‘incompetent buffoon’ after reporter clash
Sheriff Keith Swank called Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes an 'incompetent buffoon' after his near-fight with a reporter over the Bite of Seattle shooting.
Dr. Anthony Fauci privately told Jay Inslee ‘definitely yes’ on Washington’s lockdown
Anthony Fauci's private diary shows he urged Gov. Jay Inslee to start Washington's COVID lockdown. Inslee said he trusted Fauci over Trump's team.
Rantz: The staggering hypocrisy behind Rick Steves’ smug income tax sermon
Rick Steves says he has enough money, so he wants voters to reject Initiative 645 and keep Washington's income tax. Rantz on why his logic falls apart.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
WSDOT's road closures this week: I-405 in Kirkland, I-90 in Bellevue, SR 167 in Puyallup
The warm and dry summer months are when we see WSDOT at its busiest. The weather allows the agency to perform a number of tasks that can only be accomplished in the summer.
Drivers heading to Whidbey Island face 73 days of one-lane traffic near Deception Pass
Getting on and off Whidbey Island from the north is not going to be easy for the next year or more.
All northbound I-5 lanes reopen after 5-vehicle crash sparked car fire
All lanes on I-5 north have reopened after they were blocked due to a car fire caused by a crash involving two semitrucks and three cars.
MyNorthwest Weather
Former NOAA scientists rebuild climate data website after DOGE shut it down
Since 2015, SEA has averaged eight days of 90 or above per year. In the 20th century, that average was just three days per year.
Quiet summer weather pattern continues in western Washington
If you’re wondering whether there’s any big weather on the horizon, the answer is ... not really.
Cool temperatures continue; showers expected to close the weekend
Cool weather will continue for another day this weekend as an area of low pressure continues to spin off the coast, delivering clouds.
MyNorthwest Politics
Seattle police say Bite of Seattle mass shooting was a gang gunfight as questions mount over Mayor Katie Wilson's response
SPD now stated the deadly mass shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle was a gunfight between rival gangs.
Curley defends Mayor Wilson's response to fatal Bite of Seattle shooting: 'A' for a 'novice,' 'C-' for a 'major city' leader
Curley then provided a couple of letter grades for Wilson's response and handling of the situation. "For a novice, I give her an A. For a leader of a major city, C-," Curley said.
Measure to expand Pierce Transit service on Nov. 3 Ballot
Pierce County voters will decide in November whether to approve a sales tax increase to expand bus and transit services.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
In the Shadow of the Cascades: A Highway 97 Road Trip
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. Besides the scenery, the joys of a road trip include the stops along the way—roadside curiosities, a small town or city, historic markers, the best burger in the state. You can map out your itinerary in advance or let spontaneity reign. I chose the free-and-easy spontaneity method on […]
EvergreenHealth, Monroe School District Team Up for Career-Training Course
Originally published on 425. EvergreenHealth Monroe recently launched a new Certified Nursing Assistant program at Monroe High School, which, in partnership with Monroe School District, will provide students with a direct path to health care careers. The partnership looks to support Monroe School District’s five-year strategic plan, which emphasizes making students prepared for the future […]
Tri Pointe Homes' Washington Roots Are 57 Years Deep
Originally published on 425. The July-August 2026 edition of our sister publication 425 Business is focused on local legacy businesses. It’s putting a spotlight on several in the area; read about last week’s subject, Bellevue College, here. Tri Pointe Homes in March celebrated its 20,000th home sold in Washington state — a milestone for the […]
MyNorthwest History
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.
'Not something I take lightly': WA Democrats tap rainy day fund, proposed 'millionaire tax' to close budget gap
Washington Democrats reveal a supplemental budget plan addressing the deficit with a millionaire tax and rainy day fund usage.
Suspect arrested following violent rampage at Harborview's Emergency Room
Seattle police report a chaotic scene at the Harborview Emergency Room, where a patient went on a violent rampage over the weekend.
National News
Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and the Justice Department are asking the Supreme Court to toss an $83 million defamation verdict won by writer E. Jean Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault, saying he can’t be sued for comments he made while he was president. It’s the second time Trump has asked […]
The Latest: Dr. Anthony Fauci will face questions from Senate Republicans about COVID-19 origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. scientist who helped lead the nation’s COVID-19 pandemic response, is set to face off — again — with a Republican senator probing the origins of the coronavirus. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky subpoenaed Fauci to appear before a Senate committee Wednesday. It’s part of Paul’s yearslong accusations that the now-retired […]
Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Turek for the US Senate in a video of them playing basketball
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Democrat Josh Turek got an assist Wednesday from former President Barack Obama, who endorsed his bid to flip a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in a video of the two shooting hoops. The seat held by retiring two-term Sen. Joni Ernst is among the tough targeted races for Democrats navigating […]
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
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How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
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June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
One in eight men will hear the words "you have prostate cancer" in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many men tend to overlook the importance of preventative care.