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‘This shouldn’t have come as a surprise’: Transportation analyst ties ferry staffing crisis to COVID-19 vaccine mandates
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‘Do a better job of handling taxpayers’ money’: Ursula says concerns over King County spending are changing her votes
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'You've lost my support': Jake and Spike clash over apparent ferry sick-out
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Seattle mayor says city is 'absolutely aiming' to recover $13.1 million in police overpayments
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Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died
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Japanese grocer to open first Seattle store in Aurora's former Amazon Fresh space
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MyNorthwest News
Woman accused of attacking 2 girls with knife after I-5 crash in DuPont
Troopers said a woman crashed her SUV on I-5 in DuPont Monday morning — then got out and attacked the two girls who were riding with her.
‘Impersonating a deceased person’: Carnation man sentenced for identity theft, pandemic benefits fraud
A Carnation man was sentenced to three years in prison for two schemes to steal pandemic benefits and steal the home, and stock portfolio of a dead victim.
Seattle Mayor Wilson signs first-of-its-kind grocery pricing law
A shopper’s browsing history, social media activity, or personal profile should not determine the price they pay for groceries.
Seattle taxes grew 172% since 2013, far outpacing jobs and population, report finds
Seattle’s tax collections have grown far faster than the city’s population, employment, and inflation over the past decade, according to new economic analysis.
Lawsuit challenges Starbucks' 'sugar-free' labels on protein drinks
Starbucks is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit that claims eight protein drinks labeled as “sugar-free” are misleading.
Jake: Will anyone lose their job over the WSF 'sick-out'?
I'm watching the Washington State Ferries sick-out from a safe distance, shaking my head. The question on everyone's mind: what are they going to do about this?
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'I may find some place else': Paid parking in Queen Anne, West Seattle sparks debate between Gee and Ursula
Plans to add paid parking in Upper Queen Anne and West Seattle have Gee and Ursula weighing whether the cost will drive customers away.
Jake: Will anyone lose their job over the WSF 'sick-out'?
I'm watching the Washington State Ferries sick-out from a safe distance, shaking my head. The question on everyone's mind: what are they going to do about this?
Curley urges listeners to vote to repeal 'millionaire's tax': 'They're not going to keep it just for millionaires'
Washington voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to repeal the state's new 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million, and KIRO host John Curley is urging listeners to vote yes.
Harger: Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla said 'never say never.' Four words would end the moving talk
When asked whether he'd commit to keeping the Seahawks in Seattle, Seahawks chair Vinod Khosla said, "I will never say never."
‘Shame on Fred Meyer, shame on Kroger’: Ursula demands consequences if pregnancy allegations are true
Allegations that two pregnant Fred Meyer workers were denied accommodations and ultimately fired drew sharp criticism from Gee and Ursula.
‘Let’s put together some incentives’: Spike welcomes Ferguson’s space council as chance to attract businesses
Explore how Governor Bob Ferguson's space council aims to boost Washington's business landscape.
Seattle Sports
Seahawks signing 2-time Pro Bowl RB Joe Mixon to practice squad
Seattle is signing Mixon to its practice squad in the wake of Jadarian Price landing on injured reserve.
Kirby Moore making major change to Cougars’ struggling offense
Moore will take over play-calling duties after WSU has mustered just seven offensive TDs in five games.
Broncos, who face Seahawks next week, lose both CBs to injuries
The Broncos' two starting cornerbacks – including 2024 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II – exited with injuries against the 49ers.
NFL suspends ref 2 games for swearing at Cardinals TE Trey McBride
NFL referee Jeff Seeman was caught on camera cursing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride.
Mariners Notebook: Randy Arozarena named Hank Aaron Award finalist
Also, Rick Rizzs Road in Issaquah will be unveiled on Tuesday.
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor undergo offseason surgery
Both are expected to be ready for spring training in 2027.
Seattle Red
Madi Clark: Washington State Supreme Court tramples on citizens’ initiative power
By striking down the natural gas ruling and not applying its "single subject" rule equally, WA's high court is putting ideology over the will of the people.
“This rumor is completely false”: Idaho GOP Senator slaps down bizarre claims that he may try to circumvent the November election
Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has vehemently denied a bizarre rumor that he may try to use a century-old state law to avoid holding an election this November.
Judge strikes down key provisions of Washington sheriff law
A Thurston County Superior Court judge ruled several provisions of a Washington state law governing elected sheriffs are unconstitutional.
‘Looks like fraud’: King County freezes payments to gun violence group that lost its nonprofit status and billed both Seattle and the county
King County suspended Urban Family's Skyway gun violence contract after a review flagged about $261,000 in likely double billing and unpaid payroll taxes.
Downtown Seattle condo sold for less than its 2012 price as broker warns his best clients are already gone
A downtown Seattle broker sold a condo below its 2012 price and now wants Mayor Katie Wilson to answer for 18,000 lost jobs with a public city scoreboard.
Rantz: Democrats are now promising to expand income tax to households making $250,000
Democrat Cindy Ryu floated taxing $250,000 households in a KUOW debate, and opponent Jesse Salomon wants $750,000. So much for a tax on millionaires only.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Jake: Will anyone lose their job over the WSF 'sick-out'?
I'm watching the Washington State Ferries sick-out from a safe distance, shaking my head. The question on everyone's mind: what are they going to do about this?
80-year-old driver dies after crossing median into oncoming traffic on I-82 near Zillah
A fatal car collision occurred in eastern Washington over the weekend, killing one and injuring two others.
Northbound I-5 in Bellingham fully reopens after 3-car crash; injuries reported
Northbound I-5 has fully reopened in Bellingham at Iowa St., milepost 253.
MyNorthwest Weather
Seattle begins October with dry weather following an unseasonably cool month
Seattle just wrapped up an unusually cool September, the coldest September here since 2007, with an average temperature of 60.4 degrees, more than two degrees below normal.
Western Washington eyes a sunny fall weekend
This weekend’s weather will be about as good as it gets for early October.
Cooler and cloudier weather finishes the week, with a warmer weekend ahead
After a foggy beginning to the middle of the week, the afternoon will become partly to mostly cloudy with high temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s.
MyNorthwest Politics
Seattle Mayor Wilson signs first-of-its-kind grocery pricing law
A shopper’s browsing history, social media activity, or personal profile should not determine the price they pay for groceries.
Curley urges listeners to vote to repeal 'millionaire's tax': 'They're not going to keep it just for millionaires'
Washington voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to repeal the state's new 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million, and KIRO host John Curley is urging listeners to vote yes.
'It's incredibly out of touch': Senator rejects expanding WA's millionaires' tax to $250K earners
Washington Sen. Jesse Salomon defended his support for the millionaires' tax but pushed back against his Democratic opponent.
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
Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. The U.S. military has not carried out the death penalty since 1961. The Army secretary will decide a time and place for the execution, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell wrote in […]
Trump criticizes election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County over error affecting 3,000 ballots
PHOENIX (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday criticized election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County after about 3,000 ballots were mistakenly mailed early to voters. The miscue, blamed on a vendor error, would have no effect on the voters who received the ballots, the county recorder’s office said. Maricopa County has about 2.5 million registered […]
Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked backlash for glorifying him
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he will stop using taxpayer funds for television advertisements glorifying himself that sparked a major backlash, and instead tap his super PAC to cover costs going forward. In a post on his social media site, Trump defended the ads, which cost at least $1.5 million in […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
Meier and the co-authors conducted a 10-year trial measuring outcomes of over 300 patients treated with CyberKnife across 21 centers.
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.