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Google lays off 52 employees across several WA locations
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'I don't like Kshama Sawant': Gee asks 'are we done now?' as Sawant finishes distant third
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Shots fired outside Tacoma Walmart as officer struggles to arrest teen accused of shoplifting
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Airbnb offering free housing for displaced Washingtonians
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'Hiding behind a screen': Canadian hacker pleads guilty in data breach affecting 100M people
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21-year-old suffers brain bleed after U-District attack over parking space
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MyNorthwest News
Seattle police investigate stabbing in Georgetown
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating an early-morning stabbing in Georgetown.
91 Seattle jobs cut as Zillow slashes 500+ positions amid AI push
Zillow, the Seattle-based online real estate company, laid off more than 500 employees on Tuesday — roughly 7% of its global workforce.
Kitsap deputies find gun, drugs after felon found semi-unconscious in parked car
A 32-year-old Port Orchard man was arrested on Tuesday after he was found partially unconscious inside a parked car during a welfare check.
Amazon donates $350K to vendors impacted by Bite of Seattle shooting
Amazon is donating $350,000 in aid for local food vendors and anyone impacted by the Bite of Seattle shooting at the Seattle Center.
KIRO 7 interview: Witness recounts seeing Spokane arson suspect minutes before wildfires spark
A 37-year-old man faces first-degree arson charges and is being held on a $1 million bond for allegedly starting a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes near Spokane.
Mariners celebrate 'Hot Jimothy Summer' with special night honoring viral raccoon
The Mariners will tip their cap to Jimothy on Aug. 5, hosting a special "Jimothy Night" at T-Mobile Park when the team faces the Detroit Tigers at 6:40 p.m.
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
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.
‘Hard Knocks’ highlights Kupp’s behind-the-scenes value to Seahawks
A particular scene from HBO's "Hard Knocks" illustrated what Cooper Kupp brings beyond the field.
Pac-12, Mountain West finalize settlement over `poaching’ and exit fees
The two conferences announced on Tuesday that all sides have reached final agreements to settle all pending litigation.
New Seahawks OC Brian Fleury already earning players’ respect
Described by players and coaches as even-keeled and stoic, Fleury has shown an ability to command a room early in his first NFL OC stint.
Ty Okada says ‘camaraderie’ of Seahawks will shine on ‘Hard Knocks’
"I'm excited for people to be able to witness that and see it for themselves," the Seahawks safety told Bump and Stacy.
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
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.
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez edges John Braun by 263 votes in WA-3 primary
Democrat incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez and Republican challenger John Braun will face off for Washington's District 3 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives following results from the 2026 primary election.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
The Tacoma Rugby Club is Looking to the Future
Originally published on South Sound. For almost 50 years, rugby aficionados and teams from across the Pacific Northwest have been making the journey to a small park in Tacoma for the annual Aroma 7s tournament, hosted by the Tacoma Rugby Club. For the uninitiated, rugby is a close-contact team sport, typically played in teams of […]
July Housing Report: Inventory Climbs Nearly 20% Over Year Ago
Originally published on 425. Total active home listings in July increased 19.8% year-over-year, reaching 24,888 homes on the market, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service announced Tuesday in its monthly housing report for the 27 counties it serves. In King and Snohomish counties, inventory rose almost 24% and 35%, respectively, from July 2025. Twenty-five of the […]
Proposed Bellevue Townhome Project to Include Kids’ Play Space
Originally published on 425. Upcoming housing-development project Bellewood Townhomes has introduced new amenities to its planned site, such as a kids’ play area. Designed by Freiheit Architecture, the Bellevue project, which was announced earlier this year, will boast seven new buildings hosting 42 townhomes starting at 2229 112th Ave. NE. Currently, there are two office […]
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
US moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life. While those surgeries were canceled, the cases made headlines several years ago, prompting a spike in people around the country revoking their organ donor registrations. […]
Legal aid groups alarmed as Trump administration awards $150M migrant child contract to Texas firm
CHICAGO (AP) — The Trump administration has awarded a $150 million contract to give legal representation to migrant children traveling alone to the U.S. to a small Texas law firm with ties to the administration but little experience in immigration law, prompting legal aid groups who’ve long represented those children to warn that the move […]
Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation
Three people have been charged with threatening a judge, a witness and local officials connected to the investigation into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old found dead after a July Fourth boat trip with friends to an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. None of the three appear to know Wells, his family or […]
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