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Local criminal investigation underway in Everett apartment fire that displaced 15 people
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1 dead, another injured in shooting in unincorporated Snohomish
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No snow, but chains required: WSP checks trucks on Snoqualmie Pass
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'The reason I lived': Seattle woman seeks surgery for dog shot protecting her
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King County graffiti defendant ordered to pay thousands in restitution
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‘That’s bupkis’: Jake defends Martha Stewart’s homeless Halloween costume but doubts her explanation
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MyNorthwest News
Vandalism causes $15,000 in damages at Irondale County Park
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating vandalism that caused an estimated $15,000 in damages at Irondale County Park on Oct. 23.
Inmate dies on fourth day in Snohomish County Jail after being found unresponsive in cell
A 54-year-old male inmate died on his fourth day at the Snohomish County Jail after he was found unresponsive in his cell on Sunday morning.
1 dead, 3 injured in shooting and stabbing at Pasco Halloween party
One person died, and three others were injured in a violent incident in Pasco early Saturday.
The Spin: KIRO Newsradio uncovers voicemail telling police to delay Bite of Seattle shooting briefing
A voicemail from Wilson’s public safety director adds questions about why the city waited five hours to brief the media on the Bite of Seattle shooting.
Boil water notice issued for parts of Fall City including 2 schools
A boil water notice has been issued for the Fall City area.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘They keep it expensive’: Gee says Gig Harbor can afford $800M school plan, but locals push back
Gig Harbor homeowners in the Peninsula School District could face an $800 million bond for two new high schools and a new stadium. Gee Scott loved the idea.
'Her job is to just deny reality': Jake and Spike clash over DelBene's answers on the Alaska ballot scandal
Washington Rep. Suzan DelBene was asked again and again on national TV whether a reported Democratic scheme in Alaska's Senate race bothered her. KIRO host Jake Skorheim said she never gave a straight answer.
Harger: Democrats have a 92% chance to win the House. Trump had 29% in 2016
Right now, the people who bet on elections are forecasting the weather in the other Washington, and the forecast looks sunny for Democrats.
'They can't afford to keep the ones that they have': Jake and Spike clash over Seattle's $22 minimum wage
KIRO host Jake Skorheim said the problem facing Seattle small businesses isn't finding workers.
‘Bellevue is the king and queen of Teslas’: Gee says high costs hold Washington back despite No. 2 EV ranking
New census data shows Washington is one of the country's leaders in EV ownership. Ursula Reutin asked why the numbers still seemed so low.
‘We are not going to become fully staffed likely in our lifetime’: Rantz warns Seattle police shortage is worsening
Seattle’s police staffing shortage is getting worse, Jason Rantz, warned recruiting challenges and the city’s reputation could impact staffing goals.
Seattle Sports
Stacy Rost: What led to Seahawks’ dismal showing vs Bears
The Seahawks fell short in a number of areas during their Monday night loss.
Wyman: Bears’ defense flipped the script on Seahawks
Former NFL linebacker Dave Wyman says Chicago's defense delivered the performance he expected Seattle's to on Monday night.
Brock Huard: Seahawks show ‘no answers’ for Bears
Brock Huard shares his instant reaction to Seattle's 34-17 loss to Chicago on Monday night.
Recap: Seahawks fall to Bears 34-17
D'Andre Swift ran for three touchdowns and Seattle had its streak of 30 games without a loss by more than four points snapped.
Injury Updates: Seahawks’ Leonard Williams exits in loss to Bears
The three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle exited with a stinger in Seattle's loss to Chicago.
Instant Reaction: Seahawks lay a dud in loss to Bears
Seattle was outplayed by Chicago in all three phases during a 34-17 loss on Monday Night Football.
Seattle Red
Democratic lawmaker breaks ranks to defend Judge Sean O’Donnell from vicious partisan attacks
Democratic Representative Mari Leavitt calls attacks on Supreme Court hopeful Sean O’Donnell shameful lies to buy a seat for Ian Birk days before Election Day.
Jim Walsh: Big Tech needs a reckoning with the radical Left
Major tech companies in Washington state are beginning to wake up to the predations of activists on the far-left, writes WA GOP Chair Jim Walsh.
Rantz: Washington Democrats want you to give up this election. Don’t give them the satisfaction
Washington Democrats rigged the I-645 fight and Steve Hobbs ignores conservative voters. Jason Rantz says staying home hands them a win. Vote by November 3.
Supreme Court hopeful says SEIU cash flooded in after state regulators quietly dropped the PAC donation cap
Supreme Court candidate Dave Larson says a union-backed PAC hit $1.5 million after the PDC lifted its late donation cap, and questions Theo Angelis donor ties.
Backlash grows over Seattle mayor’s ‘same old’ homeless drug strategy
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says she has a bold new strategy to tackle homelessness, but critics say the plan is nothing new under the sun.
Portland strips gun owners of carry rights in City Hall after an armed dad stopped a school shooter
Portland’s council voted 12-0 to ban concealed carry in City Hall. Washington’s preemption law blocks Seattle from doing the same, for now. Watch Olympia.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
I-5 express lanes reopen southbound after delays caused by signals issue
Even though Revive I-5 finished-up Sunday night and all lanes of northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge opened earlier than expected, the express lanes did not return to normal.
WSDOT completes Tacoma Narrows Bridge repairs one week early
Pierce County commuters were handed some good news when WSDOT announced that it had completed repairs on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Mukilteo/Clinton ferry service to end early again for repairs
Mukilteo/Clinton ferry service will end early again Friday night as crews finish emergency repairs at the Mukilteo terminal.
MyNorthwest Weather
November’s ‘big dark’ begins with dry weather before rain returns to western WA
Welcome to November, historically the wettest month of the year. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport averages 6.31 inches of rain during the month.
Washington falls back Sunday as debate over clock changes continues
It is that time of year again — time to fall back. Yes, it is time to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Season’s first snowfall blankets Cascades, but El Niño could limit winter snowpack
The season’s first mountain snowfall brought several inches of snow to the Cascades overnight.
MyNorthwest Politics
The Spin: KIRO Newsradio uncovers voicemail telling police to delay Bite of Seattle shooting briefing
A voicemail from Wilson’s public safety director adds questions about why the city waited five hours to brief the media on the Bite of Seattle shooting.
‘That’s absurd’: AG Nick Brown slams DOJ’s noncitizen voter claims, says Washington’s tax system is ‘exactly wrong’
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is pushing back on the DOJ's claim that hundreds of noncitizens are on the state's voter rolls.
‘Judges are a check on power’: WA Supreme Court candidate Sean O’Donnell warns against politicizing judicial races
King County Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell said a late flood of outside spending against him threatens public trust in Washington’s courts.
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
Flood risks remain after storms forced evacuations in US Southwest, in photos
Powerful storms flooded parts of the U.S. Southwest, forcing hundreds to evacuate. Flood risks remained after the skies cleared, and officials said cleanup and repairs could take weeks. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Establishment candidates John E. Sununu and Chris Pappas pitch change in New Hampshire Senate race
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — While outsiders are on the ballot elsewhere Tuesday, candidates for New Hampshire’s open U.S. Senate seat are trying to tap into anti-establishment angst from the inside. Republican John E. Sununu spent a dozen years on Capitol Hill and unsuccessfully tried for six more yet rails against “career politicians.” Democrat Chris Pappas […]
When will we know who controls Congress? It could be a while
WASHINGTON (AP) — The stakes in Tuesday’s election — which party will control Congress — are crystal clear. But when that will be known is impossible to say. The Associated Press will be calling races in all 435 House districts and the 35 Senate contests that are up for election this year. Control of the […]
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'The cold snap doesn't create the problem': Home Comfort Alliance releases 2026 Seattle furnace cost guide
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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