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DOJ sues WA pet food company, claims unsanitary conditions led to repeated contaminations
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Monroe man arrested for murder of girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter in Snohomish County
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'We're not doing that': Gee backs Seattle's ban on rental junk fees, blasts pet rent charges
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20-year-old skateboarder hospitalized after hit-and-run in South Lake Union
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Machete-wielding man arrested after barricading himself in Yakima bank
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'The story's done': Curley rips media fixation on Bite of Seattle communication delay
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Seattle council approves $3.6 million for free school meals
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KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'A jaw-dropping number': Jake, Spike dig into why new study ranked WA dead last in safety
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MyNorthwest News
13-year-old girl missing, last seen in Queen Anne
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MyNorthwest News
$30,000 reward offered for information on Chelan Hills Fire
A $30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of anyone responsible of lighting the Chelan Hills Fire.
WDFW looking for information on unlawful decapitation of black bear
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police are looking into the “unlawful killing” of a black bear that was dumped in Pend Oreille County.
Spokane County fire engine destroyed by flames during Old Trails Fire
A Spokane County fire district's fire engine was completely destroyed during the Old Trails Fire as it went up in flames while supporting firefighting operations.
Harborview seeing more and more patients injured in e-bike, e-scooter crashes
A man riding a Lime scooter without a helmet was hit and killed in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Man who drove off Edmonds ferry dock, killing 2 passengers, sentenced to 7 years in prison
A man who drove off the Edmonds Ferry Dock with a car full of passengers was sentenced to just shy of seven and a half years in prison.
Harger: Sound Transit's radical new idea that riders should pay to ride
Discover Sound Transit's bold plan for riders to pay, set for a vote on Aug. 27. Is this common sense or a new challenge?
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Why this group?': Curley brands Seattle's $300K trans funding plan as 'pity,' Spike pushes back
John Curley and Spike O'Neill clash over Seattle approving $300K in funding for LGBTQIA+ organizations supporting trans and queer communities.
Harger: Sound Transit's radical new idea that riders should pay to ride
Discover Sound Transit's bold plan for riders to pay, set for a vote on Aug. 27. Is this common sense or a new challenge?
'They all happen to be Republican': Curley not surprised WA ranked 38th best state to start a business
KIRO host John Curley wasn't surprised to find out Washington was ranked near the bottom on WalletHub's list of best states to start a business.
'Who cares what race somebody is if they're shooting people?': Jake questions SPD's refusal to describe Bite of Seattle suspect
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles did not give a clear description of what may be a third gunman in the Bite of Seattle shooting.
'Roll my eyes': Gee's not a fan of Jimothy landing his own Lego figure
KIRO host Gee Scott expresses discontent over Jimothy's Lego fame in Seattle. What does this mean for the beloved raccoon?
'The best backdrop': Gee ecstatic for new concert venue planned near Gorge Amphitheatre
KIRO host Gee Scott is all in on a new concert venue being planned near the Gorge Amphitheatre.
Seattle Sports
Mariners claim former UW Huskies catcher off waivers
Willie MacIver has a chance to be the seventh UW Huskies product to play for the Mariners.
Witherspoon ‘not worried’ about contract talks with Seahawks
The star cornerback is keeping his focus on the field amid negotiations over a potential contract extension.
Matt Hasselbeck part of latest CTE frontier — diagnosing brain disease in the living
The three-time Pro Bowler recently spent two days at Boston University, going through a battery of scans and tests to determine how much all those collisions affected his brain.
Ex-Seahawks RB Chris Carson joins Redmond H.S. coaching staff
Carson, who had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with Seattle, will be Redmond High School's running backs coach.
NFC West Check-In: 49ers have several scuffles at joint practice with Titans
A scuffle broke following the first play of 11-on-11 drills on Tuesday with the physical play and animosity only amping up from there.
Stacy Rost: 3 ways the Seahawks can still improve in 2026
Stacy Rost details three areas where the defending Super Bowl champs can take another step forward this fall.
Seattle Red
Pramila Jayapal demanded Republicans denounce Nancy Mace. A viral post humiliated her.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal demanded Republicans denounce Nancy Mace. A viral post from a retired NYPD lieutenant told the Seattle Democrat to go first, with receipts.
Passage of Oregon gun control measures led to huge increase in firearm sales, study finds
A new study found that firearm sales in Oregon skyrocketed after voters passed several strict gun control measures in 2022.
‘Corruption… isn’t subtle’: Tech investor’s viral post on WA income tax blasts system
Jesse Proudman calls Washington's income tax a closed loop between SEIU, Pedersen and Ferguson. The public record backs up nearly all of it, with one exception.
Rate hikes expected to increase Seattle electricity bills by 80% over the next 6 years
Seattle City Light announced customers will face increased electrical costs over the next six years, which have been exacerbated by bad climate policy.
The VA is testing semaglutide on alcoholism, and Seattle is one of 18 sites
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is testing whether the drug behind America’s weight loss craze can treat alcohol addiction. Seattle’s VA Puget Sound is one of only 18 sites in the country running the trial. Roughly 400,000 veterans live with an alcohol use disorder diagnosis. The study will enroll 600 of them nationally, giving […]
Washington schools chief Chris Reykdal calls MAGA ‘fascist’ in unhinged Facebook rant defending DSA
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal used his personal Facebook page to call the MAGA wing fascist and defend the DSA, while holding a nonpartisan office.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Harger: Sound Transit's radical new idea that riders should pay to ride
Discover Sound Transit's bold plan for riders to pay, set for a vote on Aug. 27. Is this common sense or a new challenge?
All lanes of southbound SR 525 reopen in Mukilteo after fatal hit-and-run motorcycle crash
All lanes of southbound SR 525 are fully blocked south of Beverly Park Road in Mukilteo following a fatal hit-and-run collision on Tuesday.
19 days of closures to start Monday on SR 20 near Deception Pass
WSDOT will activate temporary traffic signals on SR 20 at Campbell Lake Road. They will allow one direction of travel through the construction zone for 19 days.
MyNorthwest Weather
All evacuation levels lifted for Spokane Area Fires
Tuesday afternoon, fire officials lifted all remaining evacuations for the Spokane Area Fires.
WEATHER: Storms and fire danger, some haze possible
We have another nice summer day ahead, but there will be a few changes to watch as we head into Wednesday and Thursday.
Perseid meteor shower peaks this week under clear skies
The summer months offer a great time to view the night sky, including prime time views of the very popular Perseid meteor shower.
MyNorthwest Politics
Ferguson signs amended wildfire proclamation as state seeks additional federal aid
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an amended emergency proclamation Monday for Washington's wildfire disaster.
'My feet are here': Interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles addresses crime, Mayor Katie Wilson, and Seattle's path forward
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles said he’s committed to Seattle and focused on restoring trust and safety.
New Seattle policy aims to block retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
Mayor Katie Wilson and two city councilmembers announced a new affordability policy on Friday to eliminate price gouging, and make groceries more affordable.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Delta Details Plans to Add Daily Tokyo-Narita Flight from SEA
Originally published on 425. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport announced last week that Delta Air Lines plans to offer new nonstop flights in March between Tokyo-Narita and SEA. The daily service will add to Delta’s current service to Tokyo-Haneda, providing another option for business and leisure travelers, according to a news release from the Port of Seattle, […]
Sip & Savor: Kirkland Wine Walk, an Everett Summer Event, and a Blind Tasting
Originally published on 425. The Village at Totem Lake’s Wine Walk On Aug. 14, sip local wines and explore shops at Kirkland’s The Village at Totem Lake as part of its wine walk event. Tickets are $45 each and include 12 pour tickets, complimentary wine glasses, and wine bags to bring the bounty home. Get […]
Lakewood Playhouse Reveals Lineup, Theme for Upcoming Season
Originally published on South Sound. Lakewood Playhouse has confirmed the theme and lineup of its 88th season. The 2026-27 slate of shows is applying the theme “Heroic Acts” and will feature seven productions celebrating shared humanity, empathy, courage, and heroism in all forms, according to a press release from the South Sound theater organization. The […]
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
2 people died in military helicopter crash near Fort Hood, officials say
An Army Apache attack helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, killing both people on board and sparking a wildfire that forced several homes to be evacuated, sheriff’s official said. Officials from nearby Fort Hood announced that the AH-64 Apache helicopter had crashed. Cliff Coleman, spokesman for the Bell County Sheriff’s office confirmed […]
ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks faced criticism Wednesday from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who called it unnecessary and cruel. ICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 million to outfit officers and agents with “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices,” according to a […]
US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriages
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme to help hundreds of Chinese nationals fraudulently obtain green cards through sham marriages to U.S. citizens, officials said Wednesday. American citizens were paid as much as $30,000 to enter into bogus marriages with immigrants seeking lawful […]
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