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25 years after federal prosecutor Tom Wales’ killing, investigators say the case is still active
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‘Not a problem that can be solved immediately’: Gov. Ferguson pledges to address ferry crew wage gaps
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Museum of History & Industry workers vote to unionize
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MyNorthwest News
'It could be a rough flu season': Snohomish County reports first flu-related death this season
Snohomish County is reporting its first flu-related death of the season.
Delivery driver shot at through apartment door in Monroe
The Monroe Police Department said someone shot through an apartment door while a delivery driver was outside.
Suspect arrested in connection with Facebook Marketplace shoe robbery
A suspect was arrested Thursday after he allegedly robbed a person at gunpoint during a Facebook Marketplace shoe sale in June.
Puberty is awkward. Here’s why experts say parents should keep talking
If you’re parenting a tween or teen, you may already know one thing: Puberty can be awkward … for everyone.
Man charged after allegedly setting clothes, ‘wet floor’ sign on fire in Tacoma Burger King
A man allegedly set his clothes and a "wet floor" sign on fire in a Tacoma Burger King on Wednesday.
Mama Celeste frozen pizza discontinued after more than 60 years, ending a nostalgic era
Mama Celeste frozen pizza has officially been discontinued after more than six decades, closing a chapter for a brand that helped make frozen pizza a household staple.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: KIRO hosts call on Seattle to help businesses hurt by construction
Seattle’s construction projects are meant to improve roads and infrastructure, but Angela said the city is hurting small businesses.
Will you watch? Curley says 'majority of people' will tune in to Nidal Hasan's public execution
The Pentagon said Thursday it will livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.
Harger: 5 things I'm watching as Washington ballots hit mailboxes, from WA-3 to the income tax
Ballots start landing in Washington mailboxes a week from today, on Friday, Oct. 16. Election night is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
‘Don’t make me have an opinion’: Jake and Spike back Starbucks focusing on coffee over social messaging
Jake and Spike welcomed what they described as Starbucks shifting its emphasis from social messaging toward coffee.
‘Once you’re hooked, then what?’: KIRO hosts call for WA’s Meta settlement to fund help for people struggling with social media
Ursula Reutin calls for Washington's Meta settlement to support those struggling with social media and its impact on mental health and well-being.
Harger: Washington men are never alone on their phones. 60% say they're lonely anyway
A new survey says 60% of Washington men feel lonely on a regular basis. That's the guy who fixes your furnace. The one three cubicles over who's always the last to leave. Your brother. Maybe you.
Seattle Sports
Turnovers doom WSU Cougars in 17-16 loss to Utah State
WSU lost two fumbles that resulted in a pair of touchdowns and fell to 1-5 with the loss.
Gaudreau scores twice as Kraken beat Red Wings 6-3
Seattle rode a four-goal second period to a 6-3 win over Detroit.
Stacy Rost: 4 numbers to know for Seahawks vs 49ers
Stacy Rost looks at four key numbers ahead of the Seahawks' NFC West showdown against the unbeaten 49ers.
Seahawks Injury Report: Williams set to play; 2 out, 2 questionable
Three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Leonard Williams is set to play in Sunday's NFC West showdown against the 49ers.
Kenneth Walker III’s fast start with Chiefs came after uncertain offseason
The Super Bowl MVP has rushed for an NFL-leading 537 yards through his first four games with Kansas City.
Preview: Seahawks face unbeaten 49ers in playoff rematch
The Seahawks host the unbeaten 49ers in another pivotal showdown between the NFC West rivals.
Seattle Red
Rantz: Nidal Hasan deserves the firing squad, but we don’t need to watch it
Fort Hood killer Nidal Hasan deserves the firing squad. Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution is a mistake that degrades the culture around us.
Critics slam state tort reform committee for excluding abuse survivors
A WA state tort reform committee's decision to not include survivors of child abuse is drawing criticism, including from Democrats like state Rep. Darya Farivar
Seattle once sold its $5 million robot toilets for $12,000; now Mayor Wilson wants 10 more high-tech ones
Seattle’s mayor proposes $1.4 million a year for 10 high-tech Throne toilets while cutting $50 million and 128 positions to close a $175 million budget gap.
Seattle Jewish leader says media overplatforms fringe, anti-Zionist Jews
StandWithUs Northwest’s Randy Kessler says fringe anti-Zionist Jews are given outsized media attention and wrongly presented as mainstream Jewish voices.
Rantz: Sen. Patty Murray sold COVID mandates for years, now launches panel to tell Americans whom to trust
Senator Patty Murray wants to rebuild trust in public health. Her COVID record, from failed mandates to vaccine claims, shows why Americans stopped trusting.
UW scientist Cliff Mass shreds Seattle Times Skagit flood story, says it skipped the one dataset that mattered
UW’s Cliff Mass says the Seattle Times Climate Lab’s Skagit River flood warning ignored the federal gauge data showing peak flows trending slightly down.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
One eastbound SR 18 lane reopens near I-90 after Friday morning crash
One lane of eastbound SR 18 has reopened following a crash on Friday morning. The collision occurred just west of I-90 (milepost 27).
Only northbound I-5 on-ramp between Mercer Street and U-District reopens early
The Harvard Avenue E on-ramp to northbound I-5 reopened to traffic about 4:45 a.m. Friday morning, about three days ahead of schedule.
Everett crash causes 7-mile backup, 40-minute delays on southbound I-5
A crash is causing a seven-mile backup and a 40-minute delay on southbound I-5 between Arlington and Everett.
MyNorthwest Weather
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Panama; no tsunami threat to West Coast
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations.
So long 70s, hello 'Fogtober'
Western Washington gets one more taste of summer before cooler temperatures, light rain, and chilly nights settle in.
October reality check on the way with weekend rain and chill
This pattern of morning gloom and afternoon sunshine won’t last. And we have just one more day with balmy highs in the mid-60s and 70s before changes sweep in.
MyNorthwest Politics
Washington millionaires tax debate: Initiative 645 contrasts $3B in revenue v. fears of broader taxes
Supporters and opponents of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires clashed Thursday night in a televised debate.
Harger: 5 things I'm watching as Washington ballots hit mailboxes, from WA-3 to the income tax
Ballots start landing in Washington mailboxes a week from today, on Friday, Oct. 16. Election night is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
King County names FBI veteran as first taxpayer watchdog
King County has tapped a former FBI agent and veteran government watchdog to lead its first inspector general's office.
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
A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face
In one alarming announcement after another, artificial intelligence companies in recent months have shared examples of their technology acting in ways that appeared to evade instructions from humans. The episodes have highlighted the vulnerabilities in AI security and raised questions over how the fast-growing technology can be developed safely as its usage becomes more widespread […]
9 dead after shooting in northern Pennsylvania
Nine people were killed Friday in a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Saturday. Police said the suspected shooter was also dead. “I have not seen anything like this in my 28-plus years,” Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah told a local news station. “I’m not sure that the city of Erie has ever […]
Christa Pike, who survived an execution attempt, is discharged from hospital, attorney says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection, has been moved back to prison, according to a statement released by her attorneys. Pike, 50, was discharged from the hospital and is back at the Deborah K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center, the women’s prison where she was housed for […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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Know what you're eating: Why choosing organic matters
In a world of crowded grocery aisles and endless labels, one designation cuts through the noise with a guarantee you can trust: USDA Organic.
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.