THE LATEST
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UPDATE: 9th Avenue reopens after Convention Center's paint job kept it closed for weeks
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Toys 'R' Us will return to 3 Washington cities in October
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More than 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products recalled over false USDA inspection labels
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Massive oversize load clogs southbound I-5 in Tulalip, still stuck on shoulder hours later
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Dean of Students at North Whidbey Middle School arrested following child assault investigation
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Deputies rescue driver from burning car after 111 mph police chase in Poulsbo
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MyNorthwest News
Strike authorized for Seattle school bus drivers as contract dispute stalls
Hundreds of Seattle school bus drivers have authorized a strike amid a contract dispute with Zūm Transportation, the drivers' union confirmed.
Expedia cuts 58 Seattle jobs in second round of layoffs this year
Expedia Group is cutting 58 jobs in Seattle, according to a WARN notice filed by the company.
South Seattle building fire extinguished
A fire at a commercial building in South Seattle early Wednesday morning prompted a large response from Seattle firefighters and temporarily shut down traffic along 4th Avenue S.
Seattle businesses say short notice for multi-day planned outages led to revenue losses
Multiple businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District said they were given short notice for planned power outages between Sept. 14 and 17.
Dry weather this week offers perfect window for fall color viewing in Washington
The fall season is here. This season is the time of year when tree leaves change colors, offering a collection of vibrant autumn hues.
Plan ahead: WSDOT has a number of late night closures around the region this week
The final week of Summer is a busy one for WSDOT, as it races to complete as many projects as they can before the fall rains arrive.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Washington ranked second-worst tipping state in the country, new data shows
Washington ranked as the second-worst tipping state in the country, according to data from restaurant payments platform Toast.
Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's gutsy budget got buried by her office's Bite of Seattle mess
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson made one of the gutsiest decisions I've seen a politician with power make around here in a long time.
Gee: Wait what?! Tutta Bella's Columbia City restaurant is closing after 22 years
Wait, What?! Tutta Bella’s original Columbia City restaurant is closing after 22 years. Seattle owes its neighborhood staples more than a shrug.
'The mayor's office is allergic to the truth': Gee fires back after SPD report points directly at Wilson over Bite of Seattle delay
Nearly two months of finger-pointing over the Bite of Seattle shooting news conference delay ended Tuesday with a simple answer.
'We cannot deal with the level of crime': Ursula suggest $1.7M grocery plan reveals what Seattle can't fix
Seattle will put $1.7 million into grocery store security and food access. Ursula says the funding is welcome but doesn't address the poverty behind the theft.
Gee: Wait, what?! I thought socialism was bad
Explore why some conservatives support Trump's socialism proposal and its implications for married couples and families.
Seattle Sports
Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald addresses leaked comments about Broncos coach Sean Payton
Macdonald said Wednesday he apologized to Payton for comments he "didn't intend" to be made public.
Seahawks place Anthony Bradford on IR; safety signed to 53-man roster
Mike Macdonald expects Bradford's injury to be on the "shorter side."
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold returning to practice Wednesday
Darnold will participate in practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a glute injury on the first offensive series of the season on Sept. 9.
Inspired by lowly AL West, the weakest teams to make MLB playoffs
With just a few days left in the regular season, the AL West might make a particularly mediocre kind of history.
Stunning early NFL QB injury wave leaves up to 6 teams turning to backups
The NFL hasn’t seen an early-season injury epidemic at quarterback quite like this in a long time.
Mariners Injury Report: Brendan Donovan, Matt Brash, Colt Emerson, more
Mariners GM Justin Hollander had a full injury report Tuesday. Here's what he said about eight players who are on the IL.
Seattle Red
Meg Goudy: Which state leads the way for educational freedom?
Unlike Washington, Idaho has gone to great lengths to empower families in their educational decisions and it is paying dividends, writes Meg Goudy.
Apple is paying $250 million over missing Siri features, and you might be owed a settlement
Apple's $250M Siri settlement is open to iPhone 15 Pro and 16 buyers, but the $95 max needs few claims and lawyers get paid first. File by December 21.
Seattle mayor’s proposed budget increases public safety spending, no new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's $9.1 billion budget skips new business taxes, cuts 143 positions to close a $175 million gap, and boosts police funding 13%.
Idaho schools hit with $13M bill after health insurance trust runs dry
Idaho school districts and charters are paying $13 million to rescue a broke employee health trust as regulators probe its conflicting financial reports.
CNN contributor warns Washington’s $126 gun permit could leave domestic abuse victims defenseless while criminals ignore the law
Washington's $126 gun permit law prices out working families, says CNN contributor Shermichael Singleton, as the State Patrol stumbles through its rollout.
‘That’s utter bulls–t’: Rep. Travis Couture eviscerates Bob Ferguson’s claim that I-001 removes parents’ rights
State Rep. Travis Couture (R-Allyn) didn't mince words when he responded to Washington Governor Bob Ferguson's claim that the I-001 takes away parents' rights.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Plan ahead: WSDOT has a number of late night closures around the region this week
The final week of Summer is a busy one for WSDOT, as it races to complete as many projects as they can before the fall rains arrive.
Kingston's new ferry ticket kiosk cut the line-cutting. Now it needs to fix the GPS problem
The Washington State Ferries put in a new ticket kiosk approaching the Kingston dock earlier this year to help ease congestion and line cutting.
NB I-5 off-ramp to West Seattle back open after garbage truck fire
The exit ramp to West Seattle from northbound I-5 is fully blocked on Monday while a garbage truck burns in the middle of the roadway.
MyNorthwest Weather
Dry weather this week offers perfect window for fall color viewing in Washington
The fall season is here. This season is the time of year when tree leaves change colors, offering a collection of vibrant autumn hues.
The fall equinox arrives today, and fall-like weather is right behind it
The fall equinox is today at 5:05 p.m. The fall equinox is also known as the autumnal equinox, and the following day is the first full day of fall.
Grab a sweater! Fall weather sets in this week
Fall officially begins Tuesday afternoon. And right on schedule, the weather is going to cool off noticeably this week.
MyNorthwest Politics
Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's gutsy budget got buried by her office's Bite of Seattle mess
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson made one of the gutsiest decisions I've seen a politician with power make around here in a long time.
KIRO finds Seattle Mayor's Office misrepresented prosecutor support for gun violence plan
KIRO Newsradio uncovered what appears to be a misrepresentation by Mayor Katie Wilson’s Office from KCPAO for her gun violence plan.
Seattle council passes 'groundbreaking' policy that bars retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
The Seattle City Council passed a policy Tuesday that prohibits retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Upcoming EASC Event to Shed Light on Naval Station Everett's Impact
Originally published on 425 Business. NSE Commanding Officer Capt. Stacy Wuthier will deliver the annual update with information on ongoing projects, the station’s priorities, its community impact, and role in national defense.
Lightcurve Introduces New Business Phone System Tech
Originally published on South Sound Business. The Tacoma-based internet provider’s cloud-based business phone system is built to replace on-site PBX equipment with a flexible, subscription-based platform that scales with a business’s needs.
Experience Olympia & Beyond Names Hospitality, Tourism Award Nominees
Originally published on South Sound Business. The awards look to recognize those who help create memorable visitor experiences and strengthen tourism throughout Thurston County, according to a press release from the organization.
MyNorthwest History
Former 7-Eleven location in downtown Seattle turns into an 'inconvenient store' art exhibit
The former 7-Eleven at Third and Pine is now home to the Inconvenience Store, the latest interactive art exhibit in downtown Seattle.
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?
National News
U.S. citizen injured in Illinois after ICE agents mistook him for fugitive, tried to arrest him
CHICAGO (AP) — A U.S. citizen was left bloodied and injured on the side of the road in a Chicago suburb after a confrontation with immigration enforcement agents who mistook him for a fugitive, according to local police and a resident who tried to help the man. The man, whose identity was not disclosed, was […]
State error in Texas creates huge backlog in voter registration applications as midterm voting nears
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — County election offices throughout Texas are scrambling to process a massive backlog of voter registration applications stemming from an error at the state level, a headache that is hitting just as they are preparing for voting to begin in the midterm elections. The problem, which officials in the Republican-controlled state have […]
Facebook accused of deceiving users in New Mexico as trial over privacy scandal wraps up
Attorneys representing New Mexico accused Facebook of deceiving users about privacy protections on the social media platform and encouraged jurors during closing arguments Wednesday to find the company liable for thousands of violations of state law. Jurors heard two weeks of evidence and must now decide whether Facebook violated the state’s Unfair Practices Act and […]
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