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Clark County man charged with shooting, killing bald eagle with shotgun
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Arson suspect in Old Trails Fire held on $1M bail as Spokane wildfires rage
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'Do not mail it': Secretary of State urges voters to use drop boxes, dispels voter fraud fears
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Zillow slashes 500+ jobs as company leans harder into AI
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Teen shot near South Seattle BBQ restaurant found wounded in West Seattle
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Snohomish All-Stars advance in Softball World Series after 7-3 win over Texas
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Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires
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Indoor farming company in Marysville 'winds down,' laying off 55
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Private drones continue to hamper firefighting efforts in Spokane
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Gallery: KIRO listeners share photos of Spokane wildfire smoke blanketing the region
An air quality alert remains active for the Seattle area as smoke and high temperatures are expected to affect sensitive individuals through Tuesday.
Coast Guard rescues 2 people stranded on rocks in the Coquille River in Oregon
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people Monday after their 14-foot pleasure craft began taking on water near the Coquille River South Jetty in Bandon, Oregon.
Spokane Complex Fires: 700 homes destroyed, 65K evacuated
The announcement comes as at least 65,000 people have been evacuated, and 700 homes have been destroyed by a series of wildfires in the Spokane area.
'We’re not going to shy away from it': Local elections offices increase security to manage threats
A survey of hundreds of local election officials found that nearly a third have experienced threats, harassment, or abuse because of their job.
Renton police officer stabbed in face, woman found dead after overnight disturbance
The Renton Police Department is investigating a deadly stabbing that also left one officer seriously injured late Monday night.
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.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
'I'm not liking the way we're trending': Hosts debate growing their own food amid safety fears
Explore the growing trend of homegrown food in response to safety fears and the Cyclosporiasis outbreak.
'It's confusing by nature': Jake, Spike back lawsuit over misleading language on WA's income tax repeal
Jake and Spike back lawsuit over WA's income tax repeal initiative's confusing language ahead of November ballot.
Seattle Sports
M’s GM details role Seranthony Domínguez will play in bullpen
"Seranthony's pitched in a lot of big games," Mariners GM Justin Hollander said of the team's new bullpen arm.
Report: Mariners DFA veterans Refsnyder, Garver following trades
The Mariners' roster is undergoing a few additional changes in the wake of the MLB trade deadline.
Seahawks sign former UFL edge rusher, waive WR
Edge rusher Garrett Nelson has played in the United Football League and bounced around several NFL rosters.
Is Seahawks fullback’s status a cause for concern?
Robbie Ouzts, who missed the NFC title game and Super Bowl with a neck injury, has been sidelined at camp with an undisclosed issue.
Teaser from Seahawks ‘Hard Knocks’ premiere shows what we’re in for
Head coach Mike Macdonald gives injured safety Nick Emmanwori some perspective in a teaser clip ahead of Tuesday's premiere episode.
What Brock noticed schematically from Seahawks’ offense at camp
Brock Huard discussed what stood out under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury.
Seattle Red
Boise promoter grovels after canceling Azealia Banks show following baklash
A Boise promoter canceled an Azealia Banks concert two days after announcing it, then apologized to the fans who complained about the booking online.
Seattle’s biggest venues to Mayor Katie Wilson: turn the surveillance cameras back on
Ten Seattle venues and event producers signed a letter urging Mayor Katie Wilson to reactivate 22 CCTV cameras a week after the Bite of Seattle mass shooting.
Suddenly, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez runs away from claims she’s a moderate
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez scrubbed Republican endorsers from her campaign website and replaced them with EMILY's List, unions and far-left activist groups.
WSJ torches Attorney General Nick Brown for rigging the ballot against income tax repeal
The Wall Street Journal editorial board accuses WA AG Nick Brown of writing misleading ballot language to sink the November income tax repeal initiative.
Sea-Tac travelers could soon see a different price first as DOT weighs airfare rule change
The DOT is weighing changes to how airlines display fares, meaning Sea-Tac travelers may see a lower base price first with taxes and fees moved off to the side.
Seattle progressives launch rival voter guide accusing The Stranger of selling them out
Seattle progressives built a rival voter guide called the Lefty Cheat Sheet, accusing The Stranger of selling out readers after its 2024 sale to Noisy Creek.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
Chill out during this week's heat wave courtesy of Pierce Transit
It's become a regular service to Pierce County residents during the excessive heat bursts we often get throughout our summer season.
King County Metro to add 9 new bus routes and 3,000 additional weekly bus trips to schedule
King County Metro is adding nine new bus routes and more than 3,000 additional weekly bus trips to its schedule.
MyNorthwest Weather
Gallery: KIRO listeners share photos of Spokane wildfire smoke blanketing the region
An air quality alert remains active for the Seattle area as smoke and high temperatures are expected to affect sensitive individuals through Tuesday.
Spokane Complex Fires: 700 homes destroyed, 65K evacuated
The announcement comes as at least 65,000 people have been evacuated, and 700 homes have been destroyed by a series of wildfires in the Spokane area.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest issues emergency closures for wildfire
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has issued an emergency closure order for the High Lava Fire.
MyNorthwest Politics
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.
Washington State Primary Election Day: Polls close at 8 p.m.
Time is running out to cast your vote in the Washington state primary election. Tuesday's vote narrows down the field for Congress, the state legislature, and the state Supreme Court.
'We’re not going to shy away from it': Local elections offices increase security to manage threats
A survey of hundreds of local election officials found that nearly a third have experienced threats, harassment, or abuse because of their job.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Major Grants to Restore Washington Branch of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Originally published on 425. The Imagination Library of Washington has secured two grants intended to help revitalize its program and support its goal of providing free books to children 5 and under — a mission the broader organization has championed since singer-songwriter Dolly Parton founded it in 1995. Funding from the Roots & Wings Foundation […]
3 Potato Salads Built for Grilling Season
Originally published on 425. Tender steak, juicy chicken, burgers and brats — just about anything you can grill goes well with one backyard cookout staple: potato salad. We asked local cookbook author and TV personality Danielle Kartes to share three of her favorite ways to take this classic summertime staple. One is crispy, one is […]
Tips to Keep Yourself — and Your Pets — Safe from Wildfire Smoke
Originally published on 425. The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for Western Washington as wildfire smoke is expected to move into the region, starting today. Air quality is predicted to worsen through Tuesday and Wednesday before improving later in the week. Until then, here are a few health precautions to keep […]
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
Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s top election official has rejected a citizens’ petition seeking a statewide referendum on new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump. Supporters of the referendum had submitted hundreds of thousands of petition signatures in a bid to force a November election on a new U.S. House map approved by […]
US efforts to deport Palestinian mosque leader rely on coerced confessions, witness testifies
CHICAGO (AP) — Israeli authorities coerced the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque into confessing to crimes but never succeeded in tying him to a terrorist organization, his former attorney testified Tuesday in immigration court, where the Palestinian man is fighting a Trump administration effort to deport him. Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident of the […]
Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to US in spat with Lula
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the United States in retaliation for Brazil’s denial of visas last month for two American diplomats who sought to visit the country ahead of upcoming elections, as well as Brazil’s stalling on approving President Donald Trump’s nominee to be ambassador in […]
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