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MyNorthwest News
Power restored for 6,000 customers in north Seattle and Shoreline
Thousands of Seattle City Light customers in North Seattle were without power early Friday morning.
'Water for Elephants' brings circus spectacle and found family to Seattle’s Paramount
"Water for Elephants," playing at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre through Sunday, brings that world to life through theatrical storytelling and circus feats.
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died. He was 86. Ditka’s family announced the death on Friday in a statement.
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.
Edmonds police investigate scams involving fake Microsoft and FTC agents
The Edmonds Police Department (EPD) is investigating a “sophisticated scam” in which fraudsters impersonate representatives from Microsoft and the FTC to take large sums of cash from victims.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
12 mayors, 3 GOP lawmakers and Gov. Ferguson's office to meet fentanyl families in Kent Thursday
Families affected by fentanyl will join local mayors and state lawmakers at a free Kent forum focused on addiction, recovery, and drug policy.
Seattle Sports
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.
Legendary Hall of Fame coach, TE Mike Ditka dies at 86
Mike Ditka coached one of the most dominant teams in NFL history and was the first-ever tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Salary projections for Mariners’ arbitration-eligible players
A look at the numbers from MLB Trade Rumors, plus three observations.
‘How about that?’: At long last, Seahawks finding success on screens
Seattle has one of the NFL's best screen passing games early this season.
Seattle Red
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.
Jim Walsh: WA law is full of bad faith and the income tax is no exception
WA Democrats often use bad faith to achieve their legislative aims and they're doing it again with the income tax, writes state Rep. and GOP Chair Jim Walsh.
Seattle has the most homes for sale since 2011, so why did the median price just go up $25,000?
Seattle homes for sale hit a 15-year high in September and sales fell, yet the median price rose to $925,000 as mortgage rates topped 7%. Here’s the data.
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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
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.
12 mayors, 3 GOP lawmakers and Gov. Ferguson's office to meet fentanyl families in Kent Thursday
Families affected by fentanyl will join local mayors and state lawmakers at a free Kent forum focused on addiction, recovery, and drug policy.
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
New York prosecutors seek to sustain their case against Luigi Mangione, despite his federal plea
NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors sought Friday to keep their murder case going against Luigi Mangione, arguing that his federal guilty plea shouldn’t end a separate, state-court case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The state and federal prosecutions center on “different harms, different evils, different purposes, different crimes,” Manhattan Assistant […]
Climbers scale St. Louis trees during international tree climbing competition
Nearly 100 arborists clad in helmets and rope harnesses scaled pine, sweetgum and oak trees in a St. Louis park Friday during the International Tree Climbing Championship. This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, where contestants from 22 countries are showcasing their climbing finesse over three days. During the belayed speed climb, fellow competitors cheered […]
Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia of his media company as next White House press secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his media company, will succeed Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary. Trump revealed his selection of Zacharia on his Truth Social platform, where he often makes political and official announcements. Zacharia is a conservative commentator for Trump Media & […]
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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.