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Train sparks quarter-mile brush fire along Port of Tacoma Road, damages utility poles
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Shooting leaves 70+ shell casings on Alki, no reported injuries
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1-year-old boy dies in Seattle apartment; mother arrested on suspicion of manslaughter
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WA closing in on 1 million acres burned as drought fuels one of state's worst wildfire seasons
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Amber Alert canceled after 1-year-old from Wenatchee located
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'Go get your money': Gee and Ursula divided on pending Boeing strike after engineers reject contract
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MyNorthwest News
Panda Fest adds enhanced security measures as thousands expected at Seattle Center
Panda Fest is returning to Seattle Center, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate Asian food, culture, and entertainment.
Gas prices hit record highs for August as Ukraine, Iran conflicts drive costs up
The national average price of gasoline stood at $4.05 a gallon Monday, the highest ever recorded this late in the calendar year.
Seattle opens bus-only lane on Denny Way
Changes are officially here for one of Seattle’s busiest bus corridors. Several blocks of Denny Way eastbound in Seattle are now bus-only.
Fatal shooting at Lynnwood gas station leaves one dead, one in custody
A fatal shooting occurred at a Lynnwood gas station late Sunday night, with one victim sustaining several gunshot wounds.
Northbound I-5 reopens at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after Monday morning crash
All northbound I-5 lanes are clear at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after a crash occurred Monday morning.
US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
The U.S. and Canada fell deeper into a trade war Saturday marked by angry recriminations and new tariffs that are expected to raise prices for products in both countries.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'You want citywide school zones': Gee and Ursula clash with producer over Bellevue's new 20 mph speed limit
Gee and Andrew debate Bellevue's new speed limit change and its impact on community safety and traffic flow.
'Democrats feel like they've got more reason to drink': KIRO hosts analyze data showing partisan split in record-low alcohol use
Discover how shifting drinking habits reveal a partisan divide in alcohol consumption among Democrats.
'Do you know how long that process takes?': KIRO hosts say Wilson's response to plummeting poll numbers falls flat
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's favorability rating has plunged, and when pressed on it this week, her answer left KIRO fill-in hosts unconvinced.
'This seems like a no-brainer': Jake pitches data centers as a path to eliminating WA's sales tax
Jake explains how data centers can transform WA's economy and eliminate sales tax, inspired by success in Virginia and West Virginia.
'You print it, you don't spike it': Gee believes Seattle Times shouldn't have spiked Sophie Cunningham story
Explore why Gee and Ursula believe Matt Calkins' column shouldn't have been spiked by The Seattle Times.
'I'm not mad that the Mariners copped my idea': Spike says he called the Jimothy drink idea weeks ago
The Seattle Mariners are now selling a Jimothy-inspired cocktail called the Trash Panda at T-Mobile Park, served in a miniature blue trash can.
Seattle Sports
Why you should still buy the Mariners as a playoff team
"This is where I think it's helpful to separate out the feeling from the facts," Mike Salk said about the Mariners' chances of making the playoffs.
Wyman’s takeaways from Seahawks’ 2nd preseason game
Dave Wyman discussed Bud Clark's injury, several standout performers and more.
Brock on Seahawks: Stock up, stock down after 2nd preseason game
Following Sunday's preseason loss at Tennessee, Brock Huard breaks down the players who helped their case and those who went the wrong direction.
49ers owner Jed York pleads no contest to 2 misdemeanor charges in Ohio
York, who was arrested Sunday in East Palestine, Ohio, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.
AL West-leading Houston Astros part ways with GM Dana Brown
The move comes after the Astros went 3-6 on a homestand that ended Sunday to fall into a tie with the Texas Rangers for the AL West lead.
Recap: Titans rally past Seahawks 19-16 in preseason contest
After jumping to a 16-3 first-quarter lead, Seattle fell to Tennessee in its second preseason game.
Seattle Red
Rantz: Seattle media smells blood, so now Mayor Katie Wilson is fair game
Sue Rahr said nothing new about the Bite of Seattle shooting, but KOMO ran it anyway. Jason Rantz on why the media turned on Katie Wilson once polling cratered.
Seattle architect says Washington’s new income tax killed his firm’s biggest project
A Seattle architecture firm says Washington's 9.9% income tax has cost it more than half its revenue and three jobs before the state has collected a dime.
Wall Street Journal issues dire warning to WA Democrats’ ‘tax the rich’ agenda
The Wall Street Journal warns that taxes targeting the highest earners, such as Washington's 'millionaire's tax,' inevitably lead wealth flight.
US Marshals arrest child rapist hiding in Seattle tiny house village after nearly five years on the run
US Marshals arrested a convicted child rapist wanted since 2021 at Seattle's Interbay tiny house village after nearly five years on the run from DOC.
Idaho gas prices soar, but Washington drivers still pay far more
Idaho gas prices hit $4.49 a gallon, far above the national average. But Washington drivers still pay 76 cents more, thanks to the Climate Commitment Act.
‘Pronoun buttons’ and ‘white man bad’ book clubs: ex-Seattle Times columnist describes newsroom culture
Ex-Seattle Times columnist Matt Calkins describes pronoun buttons, race-focused book clubs and a newsroom he says is hostile to alternative viewpoints.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Seattle opens bus-only lane on Denny Way
Changes are officially here for one of Seattle’s busiest bus corridors. Several blocks of Denny Way eastbound in Seattle are now bus-only.
Northbound I-5 reopens at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after Monday morning crash
All northbound I-5 lanes are clear at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after a crash occurred Monday morning.
1 dead, 3 hurt after car chase ends in crash near Federal Way
One person died, and three others were taken to the hospital Sunday morning because of a crash on I-5 near Federal Way.
MyNorthwest Weather
Smoke and haze increasing Monday, decreasing Tuesday as temperatures rise
In a calm weather pattern with plenty of sunshine, increasing smoke and haze will be the weather story Monday.
Level 3 evacuations in Yakima County for Colwash Fire
Level 3 GO NOW evacuations are in effect in Yakima County for the Colwash Fire.
High risk of thunderstorms sparking new fires this weekend
There is a high risk of new fire starts over the coming days — through the weekend into next week — as thunderstorms are once again forecast to dot the landscape of Washington.
MyNorthwest Politics
US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
The U.S. and Canada fell deeper into a trade war Saturday marked by angry recriminations and new tariffs that are expected to raise prices for products in both countries.
Mayor Wilson signs executive order to accelerate street safety projects as Seattle falls short on Vision Zero
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new executive order Friday aimed at making Seattle’s streets safer for everyone.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Lynnwood Nonprofit Hosting Back-to-School Clothing Event
Originally published on 425. As the new school year approaches, Lynnwood nonprofit Clothes for Kids is hosting an open house-style gathering on Aug. 26, My Edmond News reported. During the Sip, Shop & Drop event, guests will get a behind-the-scenes look at how the organization’s store operates, meet staff and volunteers, drop off clothing donations, […]
Alaska Airlines Adds Nonstop Service to Athens, Paris
Originally published on 425. Alaska Airlines has announced that new nonstop service from Seattle to Athens and Paris will be available starting next spring. The additions bring the number of international destinations the airline serves to seven. Tickets to Athens International Airport (ATH) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) are now available on Alaska’s […]
Study: Washington Ranks Among Handiest States
Originally published on 425. According to a recent study by comparison-research platform What Are the Best, Washington ranked eighth on a list of America’s handiest states. The study analyzed Bureau of Economic Analysis data on housing expenditures as a percentage of state income, combined with Google Trends search interest for DIY terms and the prevalence […]
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
Trump moves toward levying new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving toward levying a new tariff on China that would penalize the world’s second-largest economy for flooding the global market with underpriced goods, according to three people familiar with the matter. Two of the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations still being finalized, […]
El-Sayed distances himself from popular streamer's comments on Israel and Jewish Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, distanced himself Monday from progressive commentator Hasan Piker, who suggested that some pro-Israel rhetoric may lead to backlash against American Jews. The controversy could complicate El-Sayed’s campaign as he tries to unify Democrats in a battleground state that will help decide control […]
DC's delegate candidate plans to target federal lawmakers challenging the city’s autonomy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The District of Columbia’s presumptive incoming delegate to Congress unveiled a strategy Monday to counter Republican interventions in the city’s affairs by sending local residents to congressional districts in nearby states to stump for candidates who support greater autonomy for the nation’s capital. Robert White Jr., the Democratic nominee to be the […]
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