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15 dogs, 2 cats removed from unlicensed animal rescue in Puyallup
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'America doesn't necessarily do it best': What visiting Starbucks in 74 countries taught one man about the world
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Rain arrives late tomorrow, showers and windy weather heading our way Friday
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700-pound sea lion found dead in West Seattle, shot at least 12 times, SR3 says
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9th Avenue reopens after Convention Center's paint job kept it closed for weeks
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'Why wouldn't you use it?': Jake calls the Seahawks' use of fan-filmed training camp footage a savvy move, not a scandal
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MyNorthwest News
Toys 'R' Us will return to 3 Washington cities in October
Toys "R" Us stores will soon open at South Hill Mall in Puyallup, Seattle Premium Outlets, and Broadway Square in Spokane, most likely in October.
Dean of Students at North Whidbey Middle School arrested following child assault investigation
A North Whidbey Middle School administrator has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a child.
Deputies rescue driver from burning car after 111 mph police chase in Poulsbo
A man was rescued from a burning car in Poulsbo Sept. 21 after it crashed during the driver's attempt to evade police.
69-year-old Tenino resident back in jail after guns, 1.5 pounds of explosives found in home
A 69-year-old Tenino-area man was arrested for violating his bail when law enforcement officials found guns and explosives in his home.
Spooner Berry Farms says city promised stand could stay in park plans, Olympia says that never happened
Spooner Berry Farms in Olympia may soon have to close up its berry shop along Yelm Highway after 47 years as the city has plans for a community park.
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.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Still not dealing with the root problem': Gee argues Seattle's RV ban cleans up the block but not the crisis
Gee critiques Seattle's RV ban, highlighting the need for true solutions beyond surface-level cleanups.
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.
Seattle Sports
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh reveals special Rick Rizzs chest protector he will wear
Seattle's catcher has some Rick Rizzs-themed gear that he will wear as the longtime voice of the Mariners calls his last games on the radio.
NFC West: 49ers place another key player on IR
Defensive tackle C.J. West need surgery because of bone chips in his knee.
Seahawks Injury Report: Latest on Sam Darnold, Jadarian Price
Safety Ty Okada and nose tackle Brandon Pili were both held out of practice Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's budget proposal: $50 million in cuts, no major new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveiled a $9.1 billion budget proposal for 2027-2028 Tuesday that includes $50 million in cuts but no major new taxes.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Bellevue's Quality Sewing & Vacuum Stitching Together Annual Sewing Event
Originally published on 425. Those interested in learning how to sew might want to stop by the Eastside business for a free class this weekend.
New Dog-Wellness Brand Debuts in University Place
Originally published on South Sound Business. The husband-and-wife duo behind the business have purchased eight Scenthound licenses across the South Sound and Vancouver regions, with University Place as the first location to open under their long-term growth plans.
Poll: What is the Best Way to Measure Your Business's Success?
Originally published on 425 Business. Tell us about how you measure your business’s success and see the results of our monthly poll in the November issue of our magazine.
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
Meta bets big on wearable AI, new AI agent as Zuckerberg pushes back against AI doom
Meta is going all in on a consumer-friendly AI agent and pushing forward with AI-powered wearable devices during a moment in the industry when its CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged it is a “wild time to be building.” At the company’s annual Connect conference on Wednesday, Zuckerberg opened his keynote address by saying “it’s no secret […]
Pentagon investigates after China obtains parts from F-35 stealth fighter jet
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is investigating how parts of the nation’s most advanced fighter jet ended up in Hong Kong, with a news outlet reporting Wednesday that China has obtained the F-35 equipment. The F-35 Joint Program Office said in a statement that it and the Defense Department are aware of “a shipment issue” […]
Congressman says Venezuelan man shot by ICE then taken into custody told he needs surgery
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Democratic congressman said Wednesday that a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas and then taken to a detention center has been told by a specialist he needs surgery to remove the bullet still lodged near his spine. U.S. Rep. Greg Casar visited a federal detention center […]
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