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Gonzaga book...

Tim Hohl, KIRO Newsradio

'I'll be damned if that's the only book': A Gonzaga dad couldn't find a children's book about his university, so he made one

When Jabez LeBret’s young son brought home a children’s book about Notre Dame, the Gonzaga alum had one immediate reaction.

US Open...

Frank Lenzi

Redmond's Kristina Liutova, 16, qualifies for US Open — draws Olympic Gold Medalist Zheng Qinwen in first round

Kristina Liutova won her third match in the US Open qualifying rounds Friday, beating Poland's Martyna Kubka to earn a spot.

storm summer...

Aaron Granillo

Storm system headed for western Washington as summer fades

The sun slipped below the horizon at 8 p.m. this week for the first time since mid-April — a sign that our summer days are numbered.

49ers player fraud dating app...

Frank Sumrall

Man posed as 49ers player to swindle dozens of women out of $1.3M in dating app fraud

Multiple women in Washington and three other states were swindled out of $1.3 million in a dating-app fraud scheme, federal prosecutors reported.

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Manda Factor

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' cast reveals how Victorian-era magic powers Broadway's biggest play in Seattle

The six-time Tony Award-winning play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" has conjured its way to the Pacific Northwest, opening a three-week engagement at Seattle's Paramount Theatre through Sept. 12.

little giant fire priority wildfire...

Tim Hohl

Little Giant Fire named top-priority wildfire in U.S., 150,000 acres burned

The Little Giant Fire is now the top-priority wildfire in the country, meaning requests for more crews and equipment can move closer to the front of the line.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

Buc-ee's...

John Curley Show

'He's not coming here': Curley explains why famous gas station Buc-ee's is probably never coming to WA

KIRO Newsradio's John Curley has a message for anyone in Washington state hoping to one day pull into a Buc-ee's off the interstate: don't hold your breath.

seattle teachers union president...

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

'Is this union acting in the best interest of students?': Jake raises alarm over Seattle teachers union president's alleged abuse

As Seattle teachers weigh whether to strike, KIRO host Jake Skorheim said he can't stop thinking about the person leading the negotiations.

Lake Ontario...

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

'It's SHAME': Spike rearranges Great Lakes acronym to sum up Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario

President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America."

bill gates ai job protections...

John Curley Show

'I don't trust him': Curley pushes back after Bill Gates calls for AI job protections

Curley responds to Gates' call for AI job protections amid fears of job loss and turbulent times in history.

alderwood mall shooter...

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

'Society has failed them': Gee and Ursula say Alderwood Mall guilty plea exposes how easy it is for kids to get guns

The teen who killed 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson with a stray bullet at Alderwood Mall in 2024 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.

meta lawsuit...

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

'They're selling smaller bags of dope': Spike warns Meta's two-hour cap still feeds kids the same product

Spike highlights how Meta's settlements may still endanger kids on social media despite the two-hour cap on content.

Seattle Sports

Former WSU Cougars football coach Bill Doba reportedly dies at 85

Brent Stecker

Former WSU Cougars football coach Bill Doba reportedly dies at 85

Doba served as WSU Cougars head football coach for five seasons following a tenure as the defensive coordinator during one of the best periods in program history.

Mariners move right-hander Bryce Miller to bullpen

Zac Hereth

Mariners move right-hander Bryce Miller to bullpen

Manager Dan Wilson said the move is on a "short-term basis."

New Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla responds to criticism of his football ties

Brent Stecker

New Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla responds to criticism of his football ties

Vinod Khosla, who heads the incoming new Seattle Seahawks ownership group, has responded to criticism for a comment he made about his history as a football fan.

Lineup: Mariners open big road series against Blue Jays

Zac Hereth

Lineup: Mariners open big road series against Blue Jays

Nearly half of Seattle's lineup is different than it was during Game 7 of the ALCS last year in Toronto.

Mariners-Blue Jays Series Preview: Playoff atmosphere in Toronto

Brent Stecker

Mariners-Blue Jays Series Preview: Playoff atmosphere in Toronto

Let's take a close look at a huge series as the Mariners and Blue Jays renew their ALCS rivalry, with both still in the playoff mix despite disappointing seasons thus far.

Stacy: The 3 biggest Seahawks questions between now and Week 1

Stacy Rost

Stacy: The 3 biggest Seahawks questions between now and Week 1

Training camp and the preseason haven't answered every question we have about the Seattle Seahawks. Stacy Rost details three that could linger going into the Sept. 9 season opener.

Seattle Red

Pro-lifers get win in court as judge narrows previous ruling undermining Idaho abortion law

Jackson Meyer

Pro-lifers get win in court as judge narrows previous ruling undermining Idaho abortion law

A federal judge in Idaho has narrowed a previous ruling that undercut many of the state's protections for the rights of the unborn.

New study finds fewer than two-thirds of Bremerton businesses survive five years while Walla Walla quietly outperforms Seattle and Spokane

Jason Rantz

New study finds fewer than two-thirds of Bremerton businesses survive five years while Walla Walla quietly outperforms Seattle and Spokane

A new Build Your Store study ranks Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard last in Washington for five-year business survival, while Wenatchee tops all 11 metros.

WA ICE arrests hit new monthly high amid nationwide surge

Jackson Meyer

WA ICE arrests hit new monthly high amid nationwide surge

The state of Washington saw its highest number of monthly ICE arrests in 3 years, as the Trump Administration ramps up deportation efforts nationwide.

Rantz: Seattle teachers selfishly voted to hold 50,000 kids hostage over a strike that state law bans

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle teachers selfishly voted to hold 50,000 kids hostage over a strike that state law bans

Seattle's teachers union authorized a strike that state law does not permit. Jason Rantz says children are the leverage, not the reason for the walkout.

Group behind pro-abortion initiative sues Idaho over ballot language

Jackson Meyer

Group behind pro-abortion initiative sues Idaho over ballot language

The group behind an initiative in Idaho that would strip the unborn of many pro-life protections has sued the state over ballot language.

Washington gives illegal immigrants $13,000 college tuition while out-of-state Americans pay $44,000, and the feds want it stopped

Jason Rantz

Washington gives illegal immigrants $13,000 college tuition while out-of-state Americans pay $44,000, and the feds want it stopped

Washington's public colleges face a federal lawsuit seeking to end in-state tuition, grants and loans for illegal immigrants denied to out-of-state citizens.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

I-405 NE 44th street block...

MyNorthwest Staff

All northbound I-405 lanes reopen near NE 44th Street after early-morning crash

Multiple lanes of northbound I-405 were blocked early Friday morning after a collision occurred early Friday morning.

Sound Transit Light Rail Fare Gates...

Frank Lenzi

Sound Transit approves fare gates at 14 light rail stations, eyes up to $83M in new revenue

Sound Transit plans to bring fare gates to up to 14 of its light rail stations — a move that could generate nearly $83 million a year in net revenue.

brush fire SR 104...

Jason Sutich

Overnight closure likely on SR 104 after brush fire spreads to wires in Jefferson County

The westbound direction of SR 104 near Southpoint Road is blocked Thursday due to a brush fire that has spread to telephone wires.

MyNorthwest Weather

storm summer...

Aaron Granillo

Storm system headed for western Washington as summer fades

The sun slipped below the horizon at 8 p.m. this week for the first time since mid-April — a sign that our summer days are numbered.

rain friday cool...

Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News

Rain finally returns for some Friday night, cooler temps

It’s been nearly a month since our last measurable rain, but that dry stretch is finally coming to an end for some of us.

blood moon...

Nate Connors

Blood moon, partial eclipse visible tonight in Washington

The best blood moon in North America until 2028 peaks tonight at 9:12 p.m., with 96.2% of the lunar surface passing through Earth's shadow.

MyNorthwest Politics

Tacoma police officers grant...

MyNorthwest Staff

Tacoma lands $4.6M grant to hire 12 new police officers, with a catch

Tacoma is set to hire a dozen new police officers, three support staff, and a contract psychologist after landing a $4.6 million state grant.

katie wilson mayor recall...

MyNorthwest Staff

'We received some new information': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall petition withdrawn as couple pursues further charges

The Seattle couple that's behind a recall effort against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has withdrawn their petition.

Olympia program...

KIRO Newsradio staff

Olympia launching pilot program allowing people to live in their cars

The City of Olympia is launching a pilot program allowing people to live in RVs and other vehicles for up to six months with a permit.

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425 Magazine...

425, Joanna Kresge

Kemper Development Co. to Explore Sale of Its Bellevue Collection

Originally published on 425. The Eastside’s iconic and influential Bellevue Collection soon could have a new owner. The Kemper Freeman family, which owns the property through the Kemper Development Co., announced today that it has begun exploring a potential sale. The family said it is in the early stages of the process and plans to […]

425 Magazine...

425, Denise Sakaki

How the Northwest is Celebrating Eat Local Month

Originally published on 425. Eat Local Month is returning next month for a fourth year, putting a spotlight on the Washington farms, fishers, and producers that put the food on our plates every day. All September long, farms and restaurants statewide are participating in Eat Local Month’s Get a Taste of Washington State campaign, where […]

South Sound Business...

South Sound Business, Antoinette Alexander

BizFair Coming to Pierce College Puyallup Next Month

Originally published on South Sound Business. Registration is open for BizFair, a free resource fair hosted by the Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance for current and aspiring small business owners. The year’s event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 19 at Pierce College Puyallup’s College Center Building. Those interested […]

MyNorthwest History

wa smoke heat wildfire spokane...

Ted Buehner

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.

Kaiser Canyon Fire wildfire...

Ted Buehner

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?

Paul Dorpat...

Feliks Banel

Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years

Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.

National News

A helicopter from Marine Helicopter Squadron One, or HMX-1, flies past the White House after Presid...

Associated Press

Former White House teleprompter operator ordered to turn over profits, pay fine over insider trading

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former White House teleprompter operator accused of using inside knowledge to make bets on the prediction market Kalshi has been ordered to turn over more than $100,000 in profits and pay a $65,000 fine as part of a settlement with federal authorities. The settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, announced […]

FILE - Dr. Jessica Early holds a vial of the combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at Pris...

Associated Press

Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials

NEW YORK (AP) — The recent announcement of Pennsylvania’s first measles-related deaths in decades has ignited a public feud among politicians and health officials who disagree over the role of the contagious disease in the fatalities. Independent experts say the conflict is a symptom of a social and political debate over how to frame a […]

President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Thu...

Associated Press

Seneca Nation calls for reversal of Trump's ‘Lake America’ executive order

The leader of the Seneca Nation in upstate New York is criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” saying it violates a more than 225-year-old treaty and shows a “blatant disrespect” for the Indigenous people who gave it its name in the first place. Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca […]

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MyNorthwest Staff

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.

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MyNorthwest Staff

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.

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MyNorthwest Staff

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.