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Suspect in multiple shootings dies by apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound during SWAT standoff
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'We all benefit from their selfishness': Curley defends billionaire-driven data centers, warns Cle Elum is making a mistake
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2 victims pin down suspect after hate crime attack in downtown Seattle
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Multiple fires in Mount Vernon likely human-caused
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Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant in Tacoma closes 9 months after opening
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'Flooding our streets with poison': Puyallup man tied to white prison gangs sentenced to 11 years
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MyNorthwest News
Shots fired outside Tacoma Walmart as officer struggles to arrest teen accused of shoplifting
A juvenile shoplifting arrest outside a Tacoma Walmart turned into a shooting scare when someone in a passing vehicle fired multiple shots.
Airbnb offering free housing for displaced Washingtonians
As wildfires continue to burn across Washington, many are returning to their communities without a place to stay.
Smoke damage could leave surviving Spokane homes with hidden losses, consumer advocate warns
Consumer advocates are warning Spokane homeowners whose houses remain standing may still face costly damage from toxic smoke.
'Hiding behind a screen': Canadian hacker pleads guilty in data breach affecting 100M people
A 26-year-old Canadian man pleaded guilty to a widespread computer hacking conspiracy that resulted in the compromise of more than 165 victim organizations.
21-year-old suffers brain bleed after U-District attack over parking space
A 21-year-old ended her birthday in the hospital bleeding from her brain after she was attacked in Seattle’s U-District neighborhood.
Seattle police investigate stabbing in Georgetown
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating an early-morning stabbing in Georgetown.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: The Bite of Seattle shooter is still out there. SPD won't release a description. Here's what may be slowing this investigation down
I'm frustrated. I don't have inside information. What I have is police reports, public statements, and the same questions you have.
'We have gone backwards': KIRO host warns Mayor Katie Wilson is losing trust with Seattle's biggest players
KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell warned on "The John Curley Show" that Katie Wilson is losing trust with the city's biggest players.
Principal, athletic coordinator charged after waiting 53 days to report wrestler's sexual assault allegation against transgender athlete
Two coaches with Rogers High School were charged after failing to comply with Washington's mandatory reporting law after a high school female wrestler alleged a biological male sexually assaulted her during a match.
Harger: My primary ballot is sitting on my microwave. If a politics nerd is cramming, the August primary isn't working
We moved primaries from September to August in 2008 to give election officials more time to process mail-in ballots. That made logistical sense. For actually getting people to vote, it's a flop.
'I've seen our drug crisis worsen': KIRO host says people who refuse shelter should face consequences as Capitol Hill gets first tiny home village
As Capitol Hill is set to get its first tiny home village, KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell and KIRO host Spike O'Neill both voiced their support.
Harger: Washington leads the nation in retail theft. Vancouver's answer is to stop citing shoplifters. What could go wrong?
A study ranked us No. 1 among the states for retail theft impact. No. 1. Out of 50. The study found Washington had 48% more reported retail theft than our share of the national population would predict.
Seattle Sports
Recap: Woo, Julio lead Mariners in 4-2 win over Tigers
Julio Rodríguez and Colt Emerson hit home runs, Bryan Woo pitched seven scoreless innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers.
Benches clear, Speier and Wilson ejected in Mariners’ win over Tigers
Things got spicy between the Mariners and Tigers after a key member of each team was drilled by a relief pitcher.
Seahawks’ Derick Hall says he, teammates made up after fight on ‘Hard Knocks’
Hall acknowledged that things got out of control, but he said he and his teammates have since made up.
Aaron Donald works out for Rams in latest step on comeback path
Aaron Donald formally worked out for the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, presumably taking one of the final steps before the superstar defensive tackle decides whether to end his 2 1/2-year retirement.
Roster Moves: Seahawks sign UDFA RB and CB
Running back T.J. Harden totaled more than 3,000 scrimmage yards over a four-year college career at UCLA and SMU.
M’s prospects Arroyo, Montes excelling just a step away from big leagues
The recent promotions of Lazaro Montes and Michael Arroyo to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers are going quite well.
Seattle Red
SBA aid for Spokane fire victims waits on Bob Ferguson’s request
Federal disaster loans for Spokane fire victims are ready to deploy, but the SBA says it is still waiting on a formal request from Gov. Bob Ferguson to start.
Rantz: After Socialist Kshama Sawant’s third-place humiliation, may we never hear from her again
Kshama Sawant raised $645,000 and finished third in the WA-9 primary, losing to a Republican who raised $99,000. Jason Rantz on the end of a socialist act.
In layoff announcement, Zillow blames a flat housing market—which Washington Democrats built
Zillow cut more than 500 jobs and blamed a flat housing market. Washington Democrats built that market, and Seattle has all but stopped permitting new homes.
Exclusive: NRCC launches new ad blitz built on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s own unimpressive record
A new NRCC ad campaign uses Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's own tax votes and donor money against her as John Braun leads in WA-03 polling. Seattle Red first.
Sea-Tac has 4th worst airport bathrooms in the country, study finds
A new study of Google reviews ranks Sea-Tac Airport's bathrooms fourth worst in the U.S., while the Port of Seattle spent $200,000 on tampon dispensers.
Rantz: Left-wing group is furious that Washington murderers and child rapists didn’t get a ballot
A D.C. advocacy group used Washington's primary day to demand ballots for 15,000 inmates, including those convicted of murder and child rape.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Washington breaks ground on first new ferry in 11 years, three hybrid-electric vessels ordered
Governor Bob Ferguson announced construction is underway on the state's first new ferry in 11 years, stating a third hybrid-electric vessel has now been added to the order.
I-5 south down to 1 lane after deadly crash near Everett Mall
I-5 south is down to one lane after a deadly crash near the Everett Mall.
Traffic survival guide: Hawks and Mariners to hold parties at the same time while construction returns to several freeways
Seattle showed that it can handle the biggest of events after acing the World Cup test, but the summer events aren't over.
MyNorthwest Weather
PinPoint Alert Day: Smoky conditions, hot weather continue
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for much of the region, while a Heat Advisory covers most of Western Washington with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-80s and lower 90s.
Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.
Private drones continue to hamper firefighting efforts in Spokane
The time to take personal video of the devastation in Spokane is after the fire is out and homes stop burning, not during the emergency.
MyNorthwest Politics
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson-backed progressive candidates fall short in Washington primary races
Two progressive candidates endorsed by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson were defeated Tuesday in Washington's primary election.
Trump-endorsed McKinney, Democrat Duresky advance in WA-4 primary to replace Newhouse
Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky are set to advance to the November general election for the recently vacated Washington Congressional District 4 seat.
Adam Smith, Doug Basler to face off for sixth time in WA-9 race, Sawant comes up short in primary
Democrat incumbent Adam Smith and Republican challenger Doug Basler will advance to the November election to represent Washington's 9th Congressional District.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Town & Country Markets Releases Limited-Edition Neighborhood-Inspired Tote Bags
Originally published on 425. Following the grocer’s popular release of local-artist-designed mugs earlier this year, Town & Country Markets has released limited-edition market tote bags. The tote bags feature designs from artists like Shogo Ota and Marisol Ortega depicting Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Ballard, Mill Creek, Shoreline, and Lakemont. The bags are part of a broader […]
It’s Restaurant Week Season in the Southwest
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. Come hungry to this Southwest, because restaurant week season is officially on the menu. From August through October, destinations across the Southwest are serving up special prix-fixe menus with chef creations for a chance to try somewhere new and delicious. Whether you’re tasting your way through Los Angeles, […]
Monsoon Magic: 3 Hikes to See the Summer Water
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. For much of the year, water is a bit of a rarity in the desert Southwest. Then comes the season locals love most (well, many of them): monsoon season. Come usually July through September, the monsoons bring a seasonal shift in winds and moisture that fuels summer thunderstorms […]
MyNorthwest History
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?
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.
National News
Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Joe Shearer was a Marine fighting in Iraq, a blast from an enemy mortar round knocked him down and made him vomit. He got up and kept going despite a searing headache. When a roadside bomb struck his Humvee convoy months later, the explosion’s shock wave swept through his body before […]
Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Elisa Bracamonte has lived in Arizona her whole life, so she’s used to adjusting her schedule and outdoor activities around high temperatures, especially during the summer months. But the 74-year-old retired nurse from Tucson said she feels the heat has been impacting more of her day-to-day: summer plans with family members across the region, meetups […]
Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee is set to vote Thursday on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci invoked his Fifth […]
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