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'A decade of kids suffered for it': Political consultant explains how Seattle Public Schools' equity crusade went off the rails
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'Fighting with the Canadians about dumb stuff': KIRO host says trade war has already cost WA $7.1 billion
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'They get bad grades and get deemed as the bad kid': Gee calls school system archaic after Tacoma launches Maritime program
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The Spin: How Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s team communicates after gun violence
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'Go directly past jail, there's no room': Jake and Spike reimagine Seattle Monopoly as new game in the works
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Embassy Suites workers in Pioneer Square reach 'tentative' agreement with Hilton
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MyNorthwest News
Rain this weekend, then Seattle's last shot at 80 degrees next week
Rain is on the way this weekend in the Seattle area.
For the first time, 9/11 deaths from disease are being honored; this WA man is one of them
In the 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, this year marks the first that people who died from illnesses related to the event were honored.
WSP investigating after video of car driving across bridge on I-90 Trail goes viral
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating after a video of a car driving across the floating bridge on the I-90 Trail went viral.
Meta puts additional office spaces up for sublease in western WA
Meta is putting more office spaces in western Washington up for sublease.
Clinical psychologist warns too many boys are growing up isolated, disconnected, and without purpose
A new book is sounding an alarm for parents of boys, arguing that too many young men are growing up isolated, disconnected, and unsure of their purpose.
'A hole in the ground and a hole in the sky': Tukwila firefighter's 25-year connection to 9/11
Tukwila firefighter Ryan Carpenter shared how a chance meeting on a ski gondola deepened his connection to 9/11 and led him to bring WTC steel home.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'I'm so proud of you, buddy': Jake chokes up watching his son's school honor 9/11
Jake Skorheim has been thinking about how to teach his kids about 9/11. On Thursday morning, his son's sixth-grade class did it for him.
'It's not good branding, it's great': Gee, Luke break down the PR strategy behind Trump's $5K dividend promise
Trump promised every U.S. adult $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms. Public relations expert Luke Duecy joins Gee Scott to break down why the branding works.
Harger: For a year, my balcony faced the twin towers. We moved home to Seattle 41 days before they fell
August 1, 2001. I awaken. I open my eyes. And I'm thinking: today I'm moving home. Back to Seattle.
'I hope we don't get territorial': KIRO hosts back Seattle council's gun violence strategy, urge mayor not to stand in the way
The Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee unanimously advanced a resolution calling for a new gun violence reduction strategy.
'People act and say things to get them elected': Gee urges leaders to face families after Belltown shooting
A 21-year-old man who tried to stop a robbery during a Belltown street takeover was shot three times, then had to walk two blocks begging for help.
Jake: Business leaders wrote the plan — now read it, Madam Mayor
Seattle business leaders already handed Mayor Katie Wilson the public safety plan her new year-long task force was created to write.
Seattle Sports
Rams don’t blame travel for loss, which would suggest bigger problems
That would mean Sean McVay’s LA Rams still have heaps of work to do following their 27-7 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
Drew Lock showed off his best trait in Seahawks’ Week 1 win
There was a "prime example" of what Seahawks backup QB Drew Lock does best in Wednesday's season-opening win.
A’s beat Mariners 6-5 on Walton’s walkoff HR in 10th inning
Lawrence Butler also hit a two-run homer for the A's.
Kyle Shanahan quietly signed contract extension with 49ers in offseason
Shanahan was already under contract through 2028 after signing an extension thee years ago.
Mariners Notes: Power-hitting prospect to play in fall league
Boston Smith will join the Peoria Javelinas. Plus, a look at Friday's Mariners lineup and more.
Patriots WR A.J. Brown to IR for ankle injury suffered in loss to Seahawks
Brown was injured in the second half of New England’s season-opening 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday night.
Seattle Red
Jim Walsh says Washington’s congressional races are where the Dallas RNC Convention pays off
WA GOP Chairman Jim Walsh led 60-plus delegates to the RNC's first midterm convention and says the payoff comes in WA-03, WA-04 and WA-06 this November.
Rantz: Tacoma invents a food desert while five grocery stores are within walking, driving distance
Tacoma leaders and KING 5 call the James Center Fred Meyer closure a food desert. Five grocery stores sit within two miles. The real problem is rent and theft.
Seattle police guild president calls out Mayor after Belltown shootings
Seattle Police Officers Guild President Kent Loux is calling Mayor Katie Wilson's soft-on-crime polices in the wake of last weekend's Belltown shootings.
Lone Spokane Republican councilmember raises concerns about new tenant protection ordinance
The City of Spokane passed new renter protections in the wake of the devastating wildfires, but two councilmembers have concerns about the measure.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson proposes new fund for startups as city grows increasingly reliant on big tech
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson issued an executive order urging the city to create a new fund that will help the city retain startup companies.
Seattle wastes millions of taxpayer dollars to aid illegal immigrants
The City of Seattle has devoted $4 million to a fund to aid immigrants arrested by federal immigration authorities.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
WSP investigating after video of car driving across bridge on I-90 Trail goes viral
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating after a video of a car driving across the floating bridge on the I-90 Trail went viral.
1 dead, car catches fire after 'mechanical mishap' on I-5 north at Nisqually River Bridge
A person was killed due to a "mechanical mishap" on northbound I-5 at the Nisqually River Bridge. A car subsequently caught fire.
SEA airport is shutting down the Spot Saver program
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will end the "SEA Spot Saver" program after Thanksgiving.
MyNorthwest Weather
Rain this weekend, then Seattle's last shot at 80 degrees next week
Rain is on the way this weekend in the Seattle area.
After hottest US summer on record, KIRO Meteorologist says 'good odds' next year will be even worse
The summer of 2026 is officially the hottest on record in the contiguous United States, surpassing a mark that had stood since the Dust Bowl.
National Preparedness Month: what western WA should get ready for this fall, winter
September is National Preparedness Month; the best time to prepare for whatever nature throws at us in the coming months is in advance.
MyNorthwest Politics
'Too many have workshopped their public safety dissertations on communities': Seattle council president wants action, not plans
Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth told "The Gee and Ursula Show" she is tired of the city treating communities like test subjects.
'Seattle is making progress, step by step': Mayor Wilson responds to plea from more than 30 major business leaders
More than 30 major players in Seattle's business community have signed a letter urging the city to take action on public safety.
Mayor Wilson signs Seattle's first 'Do Not Solicit' list to block unwanted real estate offers citywide
Seattle homeowners will soon have a new way to stop unwanted and persistent offers to buy their homes as Mayor Katie Wilson signed an ordinance for soliciting.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
The Tacoma Film Festival Returning Next Month, Celebrating 20 Years
Originally published on South Sound. This year’s lineup begins with ‘Time Warp,’ Allison Berg’s documentary about the enduring cultural impact of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show.’
Tacoma Clean-Tech Startup Announces Federal Grant, New Private Investment
Originally published on South Sound Business. Homeostasis’ developing technology converts carbon dioxide into synthetic graphite for industrial applications.
DuPont's Center Plaza Center Refinanced
Originally published on South Sound Business. The multi-building industrial park is located in DuPont.
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
President Donald Trump’s childhood home sells for $2 million
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s childhood home has sold for nearly $2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mold-ridden cat den to a modern abode. The president lived at the Tudor-style Queens estate until age 4. His father, developer Fred Trump, built the home in the affluent Jamaica […]
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to slow down for safety
NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of Anthropic said Saturday the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without it, Dario Amodei warned AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading a swarm that could take over the entire internet, among other risks. Amodei […]
Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino's might brings record slow storm season
The Atlantic is quiet — record quiet — this hurricane season thanks to an enormous El Nino that crushes storms before they get going. No Atlantic hurricanes have formed yet this year and none are likely to form for at least another week, even though this would normally be the peak of the season, according […]
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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.
How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
The scammers share a playbook: Arrive uninvited, claim to see damage, start work before the homeowner has time to think. If you are a homeowner in the Puget Sound area, these seven steps can protect you from being a victim in the next scam.
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.