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'I don't remember him saying, 'I'm not in charge of any of this'': Jake questions Reykdal's office as I-638 heads toward Dec. 3
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Grays Harbor deputies seek information about deadly hit-and-run near Satsop
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‘Fire him’: Gee calls for Auburn officer’s firing after charges are dropped against man punched on video
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Renton firefighter shot while responding to call highlights dangers facing first responders
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Tumwater to launch four-day work week in 2027
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MyNorthwest News
Mayor Wilson expects to select Seattle’s next police chief in coming months
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released an update on the search for a new police chief Friday, stating that the search is "on track" for her selection to be made.
Seattle police seek video of Bite of Seattle shooting that killed 3
Seattle police are asking for video of the July 26 Bite of Seattle shooting that killed 3 people and wounded five outside the Seattle Center Armory.
Active-duty Marine at Naval Base Kitsap arrested after alleged attempted kidnapping in Silverdale
An active-duty Marine was arrested after a 12-year-old girl reported that a man grabbed her while she was walking home from school in Silverdale.
Washington voters reject millionaires' tax repeal as I-645 fails
Initiative 645 has failed, meaning Washington voters rejected the effort to repeal the state’s new tax on household income above $1 million.
Naches Trail Elementary School in Spanaway temporarily evacuated for strange smell
Naches Trail Elementary School in Spanaway was temporarily evacuated Friday morning because of a strange odor in the building.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins District 3 over John Braun
Democratic Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez defeated Republican challenger John Braun in the race for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
The Spin: The White House's 'Still Your President' message raises PR questions after midterm losses
The White House doubled down on reminders that Donald Trump is still president. But the messaging may be drawing attention to what the administration has lost.
‘He lost his way’: Curley links Republican midterm losses to Trump’s affordability promises, questions the party’s future
John Curley examines President Trump's impact on Republican midterm losses and the party's uncertain future after Democrats gained control.
Harger: Trump said clean the forests. Let’s hand him a broom
Explore Trump's stance on Washington forests and housing as the election approaches. Discover the balance between development and affordability.
Ask Ursula: My cousin’s social media posts make me cringe. Should I say something?
Ursula offers advice on when — and how — to tell a loved one their social media posts may be hurting their professional image.
‘My most uncomfortable vote’: Gee explains his support for WA’s school sports initiative as Ursula questions its requirements
Explore Gee Scott's support for Washington's school sports initiative amid Ursula Reutin's concerns on requirements and transgender participation.
'The minimum wage for these jobs is actually zero': Jake says Homegrown's collapse shows what Seattle costs small businesses
Homegrown once had a dozen sandwich shops around the Seattle area. Soon it will have none.
Seattle Sports
49ers WR Mike Evans will miss 2nd straight game, but Bosa is back
Mike Evans remains out with Achilles tendinitis, but star defensive end Nick Bosa is set to return.
Even with injuries, it’s a ‘no excuse’ game for Seahawks vs Cardinals
The Seahawks will be missing a handful of key players against Arizona, but Bob Stelton still believes this is a game they simply can't lose.
Mariners hiring Washington native Tanner Swanson as bench coach
Swanson, who is from Roslyn and is a Central Washington product, has been with the New York Yankees since 2020.
Injury Report: Seahawks rule out 7 players vs Cardinals
Seattle will be shorthanded at a number of positions for Sunday's game against Arizona.
Seahawks LG Quenton Nelson to undergo ‘minor’ knee procedure
The recently acquired three-time All-Pro left guard will miss Seattle's game against Arizona on Sunday.
Daniel Jeremiah: How Seahawks could handle a potentially tricky QB situation
What if Drew Lock continues his strong play in place of Sam Darnold? NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah explains how Seattle could handle that scenario.
Seattle Red
Washington’s new driver course for under-25s launched six months late, and no law requires anyone to check if it works
Washington’s new mandatory work zone course for first-time drivers under 25 started six months late, and state law never asks whether it prevents a single crash.
Idaho sees record voter turnout for a midterm election
Idahoans hit the polls in record numbers for Tuesday's midterms as some voters waited in line for hours and the last ballot wasn't cast until early morning.
Seattle council eyes over $50M in one-time add-ons despite budget hole
Seattle City Councilmembers are proposing over $50 million in new spending to the mayor's budget despite the city's significant budget shortfall.
Your 2027 Washington property tax bill gets a tiny state break that one new local levy can wipe out
Washington’s 2027 state school levy drops two cents per $1,000, but rising home values can erase it while seniors and disabled homeowners get bigger breaks.
Washington quietly posts another business tax hike the day before Election Day, and shoppers will pay it
Washington B&O tax climbs to 0.5% on January 1 for retailers, manufacturers, child care and drug distributors. See what it costs and why shoppers will pay.
Rantz: Washington Democrats lost on girls’ sports, so now they want a court to overrule voters
Voters passed I-638 with 56.6%. Now Shasti Conrad and the ACLU want courts to overturn it. Jason Rantz says Democrats need to take the L on girls’ sports.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Aurora Bridge reopens in both directions after Friday morning crash
Both directions of the Aurora Bridge have reopened following a crash Friday morning.
Two lanes on the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle to close for emergency pothole repairs
Two southbound I-5 lanes on the Ship Canal Bridge will close Thursday at 9 p.m. for maintenance.
Boeing Field control tower repairs severely restrict flights
Emergency repairs at Boeing Field’s control tower are causing flight delays and restrictions as controllers work from a temporary location.
MyNorthwest Weather
Pinpoint Alert: Brace for heavy rains, strong winds on Saturday night
November weather is kicking up in the Northwest. We have several stormy periods ahead, with the strongest winds of the season so far arriving Saturday night.
Rain and blustery winds return to western Washington as weather systems line up
The first few days of November were dry, but the weather's turn will help preserve this month’s reputation as the year's wettest.
Seattle Public Utilities prepares for street flooding as heavy rain approaches
Falling leaves and heavy rain can clog storm drains, causing street flooding and creating hazards for drivers, pedestrians, homes, and businesses.
MyNorthwest Politics
Mayor Wilson expects to select Seattle’s next police chief in coming months
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released an update on the search for a new police chief Friday, stating that the search is "on track" for her selection to be made.
Washington voters reject millionaires' tax repeal as I-645 fails
Initiative 645 has failed, meaning Washington voters rejected the effort to repeal the state’s new tax on household income above $1 million.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins District 3 over John Braun
Democratic Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez defeated Republican challenger John Braun in the race for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat.
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
In his words: Miller is an immigration hardliner and a bombastic critic of Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s new White House chief of staff, Stephen Miller, is behind many of the administration’s signature domestic policy initiatives — especially its sweeping crackdown on immigration. An outspoken defender of Trump’s most far-reaching goals to remake government going back to his 2016 run for president, Miller is known for his […]
After their midterm win and Stephen Miller’s promotion, Democrats gear up for a fight on immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — After Democrats’ overwhelming midterm victories this week, winning candidates spoke of the need, once they are sworn in, to rein in President Donald Trump’s mass deportation machine. Some suggested putting forward a new vision for immigration reform while both houses of Congress are in Democratic control. The lofty goals come after two […]
AP Exclusive: Departing UN chief calls this 'a moment of truth' in fight to curb global warming
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — As United Nations climate talks kick off in Turkey on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres has an urgent message for world leaders: “This is a moment of truth.” He’s delivered variations of this ominous warning about climate change, caused by the burning of fossil fuels like oil and gas, in the past […]
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'The cold snap doesn't create the problem': Home Comfort Alliance releases 2026 Seattle furnace cost guide
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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.