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From Supertramp to Seinfeld: Session guitar legend Carl Verheyen heads to Seattle's Triple Door
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Portland teen's $3 Wilt Chamberlain NBA Final jacket found at Goodwill sells for nearly $90,000
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Judge rules Kalshi likely violated Washington gambling laws
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WSP trooper accused of stalking ex-girlfriend faces decertification
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Series of cat killings, mutilations in Kent has pet owners on edge
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Man arrested for allegedly impersonating police, pulling people over along I-90
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MyNorthwest News
Westbound SR 20 closed for a semi-truck off the road
According to Trooper Kelsey Harding, shortly before 6:30 p.m. Monday, a semi-truck went off the road on SR 20 just east of SR 9.
23 juveniles trash veteran's home near Graham, causing $50K in damage 2 weeks before closing
Deputies are investigating a vandalism case after 23 juveniles broke into and trashed a veteran’s home in the Graham-Kapowsin area.
PSE Flex program faces first real test as heat hits Puget Sound
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is about to put its new Flex program to the test for the first time, and Tuesday's heat is the trigger.
'Mad man desperate for money': Man gets 15 years in jet ski drug-smuggling scheme near WA-Canada border
A 69-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for three federal felonies connected to his 2021 scheme to smuggle drugs across the Strait via watercraft.
One WA city has the fifth-worst McDonald's ice cream machine reliability in the U.S.
According to the survey, Puyallup has a 37.6% chance of a McDonald's ice cream machine not working — the fifth-worst odds of any city in the U.S.
Jimothy the Raccoon to be honored with official Seattle City Proclamation in Ballard
Jimothy the Raccoon — Seattle's "newest local icon" — will soon be honored with an official City Proclamation in Ballard.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'If they're going to do Jimothy, do it right': Jake and Spike critique Mariners' representation of viral raccoon
Jimothy, the oddly shaped raccoon who has become a Seattle celebrity, made his big-league debut over the weekend.
'Look at the full picture': Gee and Ursula weigh in as 2 former Democratic governors slam WA's spending
Two ex-Democratic governors express concerns over WA's budget discipline and spending practices in Olympia.
'Profiting off others' misery': Ursula on the dark side of true crime ahead of Netflix's Idaho murders docuseries
Explore the ethics of true crime in Netflix's Idaho murder documentary releasing this July, featuring the tragic student case.
'It's well-intentioned': Hosts debate requiring BAC tests before boarding a flight
Explore the discussion on requiring BAC tests before flights post a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for alleged assault.
Where to see 'The Odyssey' in 70mm near Seattle, and why it matters
Only 25 theaters in the U.S. can show movies in the IMAX 70mm film format. Here are your best options to view "The Odyssey" in Washington.
Harger: Washington's budget went from $33 billion to $80 billion. Two former Democratic governors claim Olympia has lost the thread
Between Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire, they've balanced more budgets than anyone currently working in Olympia, and they know what one looks like when it's heading somewhere bad.
Seattle Sports
Seattle Mariners detail injury concerns with Julio and J.P.
Mariners manager Dan Wilson explained why J.P. Crawford was scratched from Monday's lineup and Julio Rodríguez exited early from the win over the Reds.
Recap: Mariners throw combined 3-hitter, beat Reds 8-0
Cal Raleigh hit his sixth career grand slam, George Kirby and three relievers combined for a three-hitter and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 on Monday night.
Reds’ epic slight of Cal Raleigh may have just fixed him
Cincinnati is regretting its decision to intentionally walk the bases loaded to face the struggling Cal Raleigh, who blasted a grand slam.
Mariners-Reds Lineups: ‘Geno’ returns to Seattle
For the first time since his go-ahead grand slam in last year's ALCS, Eugenio Suárez is back in Seattle.
Bump’s hope about Nick Emmanwori going on Seahawks PUP list
Former NFL WR Michael Bumpus shared his concern level with standout safety Nick Emmanwori going on the Seattle Seahawks' PUP list.
Nick Emmanwori among 3 Seahawks added to PUP list
There's a surprise among the three Seahawks landing on the PUP list Monday, and it's not a good one.
Seattle Red
‘Do your job, Bob’: Rep. Baumgartner calls out Ferguson for not enrolling in K-12 voucher program
President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill offers an education voucher to K-12 students, but Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has yet to enroll.
Jason Mercier: Idaho has a fiscal lesson to teach neighboring Washington
While Washington continues to tax and spend, Idaho has its fiscal house in order, writes Jason Mercier with the Mountain States Policy Center.
Meyer: Pramila Jayapal blames ICE for tragic death of a 3-year-old boy, she should look in the mirror
Rep. Pramila Jayapal is vilifying ICE for the tragic death of 3-year-old boy, but Jackson Meyer explains how its her open borders polices that are culpable.
Wall Street Journal Slams Oregon for ‘alarming’ number of transgender procedures performed on minors
A new op-ed in the Wall Street Journal admonishes policymakers in Oregon for the "alarming" number of teens in the state that have received transgender procedures.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s independent, blue-collar brand merely a facade, documents show
FEC documents show there isn't as much daylight between Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Washington Democrats as she lets on.
Kraken CEO urges Democratic lawmakers to ‘wake up’ as business leaders eye an exit from WA
The Seattle Kraken’s chief executive officer, Tod Leiweke, warned Washington lawmakers that many of the state’s business leaders are looking to leave the state, largely due to the majority Democrats in Olympia driving them out with their “insatiable appetite for spending.” His major concerns stem from the state legislature’s financial mismanagement, pointing to an increasingly […]
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Westbound SR 20 closed for a semi-truck off the road
According to Trooper Kelsey Harding, shortly before 6:30 p.m. Monday, a semi-truck went off the road on SR 20 just east of SR 9.
Ground delay at SEA Airport after thunderstorms hit the region
A ground delay has been issued for flights arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after thunderstorms swept through the region Thursday.
When is a left lane camper not really camping?
Is there anything worse than a left lane camper? It's time for a reminder on what is and isn't the congestion-causing behavior that drives us nuts.
MyNorthwest Weather
Wildfire smoke expected to bring hazy skies to Western Washington
Western Washington residents can expect hazy skies and the smell of wildfire smoke over the next several days as smoke from fires burning in Oregon and Canada drifts into the region.
Heat wave coming to Western Washington Tuesday and Wednesday
July is usually the warmest month of the year, and the weather during the first half of this week is going to reflect that heat.
'I tried to just not recognize it': Curley shares his hatred for Daylight Saving Time, switching times twice a year
Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent.
MyNorthwest Politics
'Robberies have dropped 71%': Federal Way mayor talks policing wins, data centers, but dodges governor question
Crime in Federal Way has significantly declined, with car thefts down 80%, robberies down 71%, and burglaries down 60%.
Harger: Washington's budget went from $33 billion to $80 billion. Two former Democratic governors claim Olympia has lost the thread
Between Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire, they've balanced more budgets than anyone currently working in Olympia, and they know what one looks like when it's heading somewhere bad.
'The status quo hasn't been working': Democratic Socialist Sabio-Howell on her bid to unseat Jamie Pedersen
Hannah Sabio-Howell aims to unseat Jamie Pedersen, arguing the status quo harms Washington residents.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
The bagel’s journey from Jewish immigrant food to American breakfast staple
NEW YORK (AP) — The bagel in America is an immigrant story with a hole in the middle. It came to America with Eastern European Jews escaping poverty and antisemitism. It landed in New York street carts and neighborhood bakeries. Later, it made its way to supermarket freezer aisles and into the breakfast order of […]
Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for — with the same minuscule odds. The expansion, first announced in April through an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association in the U.S. and Allwyn UK, […]
Where Arizona's Award-Winning Chefs Go Up in (Mesquite) Smoke
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. You won’t find charcoal on the grills of these Arizona restaurants. Here in the Southwest, nature already supplied the perfect fuel: Mesquite. What is Mesquite? Native to the deserts of Arizona and the greater Southwest, mesquite trees have long been part of life here. Their dense hardwood burns […]
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
Hegseth is facing questions from senators over funding for the Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are preparing to grill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Tuesday over the U.S. war against Iran, as Republicans push a $95 billion budget package to fund the military, along with aid to farmers and voting law changes that are top White House priorities. Hegseth, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs […]
Error in New Jersey motor vehicle system led to 6,600 noncitizen voter registrations, governor says
About 6,600 people who indicated they were noncitizens while obtaining New Jersey driver’s licenses and other state IDs were improperly registered to vote in 2023 and 2024, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said on Tuesday. The Democratic governor, who took office this year, blamed a Motor Vehicle Commission system software error but said a preliminary analysis showed […]
The bagel’s journey from Jewish immigrant food to American breakfast staple
NEW YORK (AP) — The bagel in America is an immigrant story with a hole in the middle. It came to America with Eastern European Jews escaping poverty and antisemitism. It landed in New York street carts and neighborhood bakeries. Later, it made its way to supermarket freezer aisles and into the breakfast order of […]
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