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DEVELOPING: Brush fire in I-5 median near Everett blocks HOV lanes in both directions
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'You don't have to be the best': Gee defends Dick's Drive-In in Seattle's greatest burger debate
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Man stabbed at Bridgeport Quik E Mart, four suspects arrested
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'Seattle is a destination': Gee celebrates city's record 3.7M downtown visitors in July
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Starbucks' fall menu is back with new cider-chai drink, food, and classic Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Dolly Parton, music star, actor, and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
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MyNorthwest News
Scientists work to identify cause of death for a whale at Commencement Bay
A dead whale was found decaying in Commencement Bay on Monday. Scientists are trying to figure out how it died.
USS Abraham Lincoln could be headed to Bremerton after record-setting Middle East deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln, a Navy aircraft carrier with strong ties to the Puget Sound, could be headed for Bremerton.
Lakewood man sentenced to 34 years in prison for death of 2-month-old son
A Lakewood man was sentenced to 34 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of his two-month-old son.
Five cars behind you and going under the speed limit? In WA, you're breaking the law
You might know the speed limit, but do you know you're breaking the law if you're driving under it with five cars stuck behind you?
Trump says he's considering renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as trade war escalates
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensifies.
Your commute could get complicated: WSDOT closures across the region this week
The summer heat isn't showing signs of slowing down, and neither is WSDOT as repair work forces closures across the region.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Jake, Spike questions Vision Zero's effectiveness: 'No way to achieve zero if you still have cars and people in the same space'
As Vision Zero in Seattle turns more than a decade old, Mayor Katie Wilson signed an executive order Friday directing SDOT to accelerate priority safety projects.
Jake: Corporate tax breaks grow the infrastructure, 'which is good for everybody'
A recent column from The Seattle Times claimed Microsoft is receiving the largest state corporate tax break identified in the newspaper's records, driven largely by 100% bonus depreciation.
'They both deserve an F': Ursula rips Edmonds district for principal's new contract after abuse warnings
A principal accused of failing to act on many warnings about a teacher's behavior with students will keep a $200,000 job with the Edmonds School District.
'Sound Transit is a disease': Jake and Spike spar over whether the region's massive transit investment is worth it
Transit ridership across the Puget Sound region is down 10.5% since 2015, even as the population has grown by 14% and funding has increased.
'Go get your money': Gee and Ursula divided on pending Boeing strike after engineers reject contract
Members of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) rejected Boeing's contract offer and authorized a strike if negotiations fail.
'You want citywide school zones': Gee and Ursula clash with producer over Bellevue's new 20 mph speed limit
Gee and Andrew debate Bellevue's new speed limit change and its impact on community safety and traffic flow.
Seattle Sports
Cougs Weekly with WSU Cougars coach Kirby Moore debuts
There's a whole lot of new going on with WSU Cougars football this season, and that comes with the new Cougs Weekly with head coach Kirby Moore on Seattle Sports.
Seahawks place rookie Bud Clark, OL Mason Richman on IR; sign 3 players
Both players suffered serious injuries during Seattle's preseason loss to Tennessee on Sunday.
Mariners Roster Move: J.P. Crawford returns from 10-day IL
J.P. Crawford is set to return to the Seattle Mariners lineup for the first time since late July, while Leo Rivas has been sent down.
Passan: What stood out about Mariners rookie pitcher Kade Anderson
The ESPN insider shared his biggest takeaway and one adjustment Anderson will need to make.
Soundgarden reunites to play halftime of Seahawks’ season opener
Soundgarden will be joined by a couple of guest musicians to play the Seahawks' season opener, just like they did in Week 1 of the 2014 season after Seattle's first Super Bowl win.
What They Said: Mariners on Cal Raleigh after his 3-HR game
See what Dan Wilson, Logan Gilbert and Cal Raleigh himself said after Seattle's catcher broke out with the first three-homer game of his career Monday night.
Seattle Red
ICE Seattle arrests illegal immigrant with 26-year criminal record. Will local media cover?
ICE Seattle arrested Jankaeo Vilayvanh, 46, of Laos, whose Seattle-area record spans 26 years and includes six assault convictions and a burglary.
Rantz: Rep. Dan Newhouse is dead wrong about Trump’s ground beef tariff pause
Rep. Dan Newhouse says Trump betrayed ranchers by pausing beef import tariffs. The economics of lean trimmings say the congressman has this backwards.
Pramila Jayapal demanded Republicans denounce Nancy Mace. She’s silent on Hasan Piker telling Jews they invite violence.
Pramila Jayapal demanded Republicans denounce Nancy Mace over Islamophobia. She is silent on Hasan Piker telling Jews they are inviting violence on themselves.
Supreme Court sides with Trump on mail voting. Here is what it means for Washington
The Supreme Court sided with Trump on mail voting, but Washington ballots still go out on schedule this November. Here is what the ruling actually changes.
Puget Sound transit imploding? It is moving fewer riders than it did a decade ago
Puget Sound transit lost riders while funding nearly doubled, a new Washington Policy Center analysis finds. Passenger-miles fell 31% over the past ten years.
‘I have lost track’ of the families my church has lost to Idaho: Seattle nonprofit staffer
Discovery Institute's Mat Johnson says he has lost count of the families at his church leaving Washington for Idaho over taxes, crime and failing schools.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Jake, Spike questions Vision Zero's effectiveness: 'No way to achieve zero if you still have cars and people in the same space'
As Vision Zero in Seattle turns more than a decade old, Mayor Katie Wilson signed an executive order Friday directing SDOT to accelerate priority safety projects.
Five cars behind you and going under the speed limit? In WA, you're breaking the law
You might know the speed limit, but do you know you're breaking the law if you're driving under it with five cars stuck behind you?
Your commute could get complicated: WSDOT closures across the region this week
The summer heat isn't showing signs of slowing down, and neither is WSDOT as repair work forces closures across the region.
MyNorthwest Weather
After Tuesday’s heat, cooler temperatures are likely into September
After a much warmer-than-normal start to the summer season in June, July and August have been much more "typical" for average temperatures across the region.
WA closing in on 1 million acres burned as drought fuels one of state's worst wildfire seasons
Washington’s drought is making an already busy wildfire season worse, and the outlook into fall is not encouraging.
70% chance western WA's upcoming El Niño winter will be a 'record event'
The latest seasonal weather outlook for the nation, including Western Washington, was recently released and reflects an ongoing strengthening El Niño heading into this winter.
MyNorthwest Politics
Trump says he's considering renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as trade war escalates
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensifies.
Cheap imports, high stakes: WA ranchers sound alarm over 90-day beef deal
Trump's announcement that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 tons of ground beef to be imported tariff-free for 90 days is drawing sharp criticism.
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Monday in a case over President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Low-Waste Essentials Store Returns to Tacoma After Closure
Originally published on South Sound Business. After closing its doors in 2025, gift shop and refillery bar Hive Provisions + Refillery has reopened in Tacoma. Shoppers can purchase books, local goods, and gifts, as well as fill up on personal-care supplies. Designed as a spot for low-waste essentials, Hive encourages customers to bring in containers […]
This Bruschetta Burger Recipe Captures the Spirit of Summer
Originally published on 425. I like to think of this burger as summer on a plate. Juicy, perfectly grilled beef patties sit atop crisp artisan bread and melty mozzarella, and are crowned with a vibrant tomato-basil bruschetta topping. It’s part burger, part open-faced sandwich, and all flavor. Each bite delivers the satisfying taste of summer. […]
Commerce Awards $1M to Fuel Business, Manufacturing Expansion
Originally published on 425 Business. To accelerate manufacturing expansion and create workforce development and economic opportunities across the state, the Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $1 million in funding to seven businesses and organizations. The grants include $150,000 awards to four businesses and $130,000 awards to three industry cluster organizations. The funding comes from […]
MyNorthwest History
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?
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.
National News
Prominent Sikh separatist says FBI has warned him of new threat on his life
NEW YORK (AP) — A prominent Sikh separatist said Tuesday that the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have warned him that he faces a new credible threat to his life even as a man from India faces sentencing later this year for a 2023 death plot against him. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, general counsel […]
A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner, a family spokesperson says
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, at a Sunday dinner at a home in Billings, Montana, before taking his own life, a spokesperson for the family told The Associated Press. Jennifer Mercer, who set up an online fundraiser to help cover funeral costs and other expenses and […]
Kennedy Center risks financial ruin without Trump's name, Justice Department argues
Justice Department attorneys argued that if President Donald Trump’s name does not appear somewhere on the Kennedy Center, then the money from donors for renovations would shrivel up and the “decrepit, dilapidated” cultural center may be “required to be taken down.” That came from a court filing late Monday on the long-running saga over whether […]
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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
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