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Rising star vs. comeback queen: Redmond's Kristina Liutova, 16, takes on Olympic Gold Medalist Zheng Qinwen at the US Open
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'Almost everything is the exact same': Jake reviews Alaska's copycat Senate race with Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan
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Ring video shows Amazon driver trying to open front door during late-night delivery
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Seattle police search for man accused of setting fire inside community DIY auto repair shop
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Weekend traffic: prepare for delays on I-405 near Kirkland, I-5 near Dupont
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'Blatant lawlessness': Tacoma police chief says the 'I don't care' attitude in WA is her biggest concern
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MyNorthwest News
Authorities locate mother and baby who had been missing for a week from Okanogan County
A mother and her baby have been missing for a week from Okanogan County.
Tukwila educators, district reach tentative contract agreement
Educators have reached a tentative agreement with the Tukwila School District on a new contract.
WA among 4 states being sued by Trump admin over tuition for immigrant students
Washington is among four states being sued by the Trump administration over in-state college tuition for immigrant students.
Area of Parkland being told to evacuate for large fire
An area of Parkland is being told to evacuate now due to a large fire.
11 years after the strongest summer windstorm on record, a new system heads for western WA
On Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, the strongest summer windstorm on record swept through western Washington.
5 men indicted for laundering $7.4M stolen from elderly victims through tech support scams in WA
5 men have been indicted for their connections with a nationwide fraud scheme that took funds from elderly victims and sent the money to foreign bank account.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'We are the place to come if you're homeless': Curley, KIRO producer spar over Seattle's safety after viral Aurora billboard
A viral billboard near Aurora highlights issues of homelessness and crime in Seattle, stirring conversation among residents and veterans.
'I wish we got more for our money': Jake, Spike dig into what Washingtonians pay in taxes over a lifetime
Jake and Spike analyze how much Washingtonians spend in taxes over a lifetime and where the state ranks nationally.
'A nice little life': Jake and Spike map out apocalypse plans after study reveals country most likely to survive
Discover Jake and Spike's survival plans after a study ranks Australia as the best place to survive a global catastrophe.
'Ineptitude does not mean it's malfeasance': Gee and Ursula say Seattle mayor recall effort was never going to work
The effort to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson hit a wall this week, but the couple behind it said they're not done.
'He's not coming here': Curley explains why famous gas station Buc-ee's is probably never coming to WA
KIRO Newsradio's John Curley has a message for anyone in Washington state hoping to one day pull into a Buc-ee's off the interstate: don't hold your breath.
'Is this union acting in the best interest of students?': Jake raises alarm over Seattle teachers union president's alleged abuse
As Seattle teachers weigh whether to strike, KIRO host Jake Skorheim said he can't stop thinking about the person leading the negotiations.
Seattle Sports
Aaron Donald ends retirement and returns to Rams
The eight-time All-Pro is returning after 2 1/2 years of retirement to join Myles Garrett on the Rams' defensive line.
Scherzer, Blue Jays blank Mariners 7-0 to sweep series
Scherzer struck out a season-high 10 over seven innings as Toronto held Seattle to one hit.
Report: Seahawks swing trade with Chargers for rookie cornerback
Seattle is reportedly acquiring undrafted rookie cornerback Avery Smith from the Chargers.
Red Sox get two key returns ahead of series against Mariners
Boston, which begins a series with Seattle on Monday, activated outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story on Sunday.
Mariners place Emerson Hancock on the 15-day IL
The move likely means Bryce Miller returns to the starting rotation. Reliever Nick Davila was added to the 26-man roster.
Seahawks Roster Tracker: Keep up on the cutdown to 53
Here's a running list of the Seahawks' reported cuts as they trim their roster from 91 to 53 players ahead of today's 3 p.m. NFL cutdown deadline.
Seattle Red
Rantz: 483,000 people overstayed their visas last year, and Seattle media is furious ICE arrested one of them
KING 5 and the Seattle Times turned a Sea-Tac visa overstay arrest into an outrage story. Jason Rantz on the facts both Seattle newsrooms left out of it.
Data center fight takes center stage in Oregon governor’s race
Oregon Democratic Governor Tina Kotek and her Republican challenger Christine Drazan are trading blows on the hot button issue of data centers.
Rantz: Democrats used Hasan Piker to win primaries, now they want credit for dumping him
Democrats put Hasan Piker on stage all primary season knowing what he was. Now that he is a general election liability, they want credit for dumping him.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez mocked for proposal to add pictures to legislation
Washington Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is being derided online for her proposal that we make it easier to add pictures to legislation.
Pro-lifers get win in court as judge narrows previous ruling undermining Idaho abortion law
A federal judge in Idaho has narrowed a previous ruling that undercut many of the state's protections for the rights of the unborn.
New study finds fewer than two-thirds of Bremerton businesses survive five years while Walla Walla quietly outperforms Seattle and Spokane
A new Build Your Store study ranks Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard last in Washington for five-year business survival, while Wenatchee tops all 11 metros.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
All northbound I-405 lanes reopen near NE 44th Street after early-morning crash
Multiple lanes of northbound I-405 were blocked early Friday morning after a collision occurred early Friday morning.
Sound Transit approves fare gates at 14 light rail stations, eyes up to $83M in new revenue
Sound Transit plans to bring fare gates to up to 14 of its light rail stations — a move that could generate nearly $83 million a year in net revenue.
Overnight closure likely on SR 104 after brush fire spreads to wires in Jefferson County
The westbound direction of SR 104 near Southpoint Road is blocked Thursday due to a brush fire that has spread to telephone wires.
MyNorthwest Weather
11 years after the strongest summer windstorm on record, a new system heads for western WA
On Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, the strongest summer windstorm on record swept through western Washington.
Storm system headed for western Washington as summer fades
The sun slipped below the horizon at 8 p.m. this week for the first time since mid-April — a sign that our summer days are numbered.
Rain finally returns for some Friday night, cooler temps
It’s been nearly a month since our last measurable rain, but that dry stretch is finally coming to an end for some of us.
MyNorthwest Politics
WA among 4 states being sued by Trump admin over tuition for immigrant students
Washington is among four states being sued by the Trump administration over in-state college tuition for immigrant students.
Tacoma lands $4.6M grant to hire 12 new police officers, with a catch
Tacoma is set to hire a dozen new police officers, three support staff, and a contract psychologist after landing a $4.6 million state grant.
'We received some new information': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall petition withdrawn as couple pursues further charges
The Seattle couple that's behind a recall effort against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has withdrawn their petition.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Kemper Development Co. to Explore Sale of Its Bellevue Collection
Originally published on 425. The Eastside’s iconic and influential Bellevue Collection soon could have a new owner. The Kemper Freeman family, which owns the property through the Kemper Development Co., announced today that it has begun exploring a potential sale. The family said it is in the early stages of the process and plans to […]
How the Northwest is Celebrating Eat Local Month
Originally published on 425. Eat Local Month is returning next month for a fourth year, putting a spotlight on the Washington farms, fishers, and producers that put the food on our plates every day. All September long, farms and restaurants statewide are participating in Eat Local Month’s Get a Taste of Washington State campaign, where […]
BizFair Coming to Pierce College Puyallup Next Month
Originally published on South Sound Business. Registration is open for BizFair, a free resource fair hosted by the Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance for current and aspiring small business owners. The year’s event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 19 at Pierce College Puyallup’s College Center Building. Those interested […]
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
Photos of Grand Slam tennis action at the U.S. Open in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Open, the season’s final Grand Slam, is underway in New York. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka defend their singles titles, Novak Djokovic seeks a record 25th major, and Venus and Serena Williams reunite in doubles.
US Treasury blocks certain journalists from G20 meeting in North Carolina
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department is preventing certain journalists from covering a finance meeting among the world’s most powerful countries, the latest example of how President Donald Trump’s administration has restricted media access. Individual reporters from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg were not granted credentials to the Group […]
Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change
Google has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for users in the United States, reflecting a recent order by President Donald Trump that changed the name of the lake, the global technology giant says. The Google Maps update comes days after Trump’s order amid an escalating trade war with Canada […]
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