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'The price of a burrito': KIRO hosts say Seattle's meager fine won't stop Lime takeovers as another planned for Saturday
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Family shares fundraiser for 5-year-old girl killed in Graham
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Alaska Airlines flight attendants file grievance over staffing on long-haul international flights
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Renton party turns violent after person stabs another with broken bottle
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Invasive insect may threaten Washington ash trees, weaken state ecosystems
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Boeing's white-collar union rejects contract, authorizes strike despite largest pay offer since 1983
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MyNorthwest News
Charter boat hauls in 1,260-pound blue marlin believed to be East Coast's largest catch
Damon Sacco had never seen anything like the fish he and fellow anglers fought for hours in the waters off Massachusetts.
Puyallup railroad crossing arms stuck in down position
The railroad crossing arms in downtown Puyallup are stuck in the down position.
All lanes reopened after civilian car hits military vehicle on northbound I-5 near Tacoma Mall
A crash involving a military vehicle occurred on northbound I-5 in Tacoma Friday morning.
Weekend traffic headaches ahead: Major closures planned on I-405, SR 520/Montlake, and SR 99
Drivers traveling around the Puget Sound region this weekend should prepare for yet another weekend of delays as several major road projects overlap across King County.
Oregon murder suspect arrested in Skagit County after entering a pizza shop while armed
A man wanted for murder in Oregon was found and arrested in Skagit County after he entered a pizza parlor with a firearm.
WSU researchers create electronic skin that could help prosthetics feel touch
Researchers at WSU have developed an electronic skin for prosthetics that can sense both pressure and temperature, a breakthrough that could one day help amputees regain a sense of touch.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Ask Ursula: Amid a combative divorce, how do I handle a friend who's in love with me?
Dear Ursula, I'm 58 and in the middle of a contentious divorce from a narcissistic doctor who stripped me of nearly everything.
Harger: A community college radio station gave me a career, a newsroom full of colleagues, and a wife
I talk for a living, on a medium that talks about itself constantly, and I found out about National Radio Day after the show ended yesterday.
'We kicked this can 7 more weeks down the unsafe city road': Jake, Spike rip Mayor Wilson for delaying camera decision
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson resurfaced at a news conference, but her answers on surveillance cameras, left Jake and Spike unimpressed.
'You knew what you voted for': Gee says don't act shocked as Katie Wilson's approval plunges amid recall effort
A new poll shows only one in three Seattle voters trust Mayor Wilson's safety plan as recall efforts intensify, and Gee Scott wonders why people are surprised.
'You failed if you weren't safe': KIRO hosts weigh in on Netflix doc alleging Boeing bypassed inspections
KIRO hosts analyze the Netflix documentary on Boeing's alleged inspection bypassing and its impact on safety culture.
'I'm tired of doing this every year': Gee, Ursula sound off on Seattle teachers' strike threat
Seattle educators voice frustrations over contract talks, warning of a potential strike if an agreement isn't reached soon.
Seattle Sports
Macdonald: Ex-Coug Cam Ward ‘in command’ at Seahawks-Titans joint practice
“It seems like he’s gonna have a really good season," Mike Macdonald said of Cam Ward.
‘Extremely exciting’: Kade Anderson joins M’s before anticipated debut
The left-hander is set for his first MLB start on Saturday.
Mariners activate reliever Carlos Vargas from injured list
Nick Davila was optioned to Triple-A and Matt Brash was transferred to the 60-day IL.
Seahawks WR Tory Horton out ‘for a period of time’
The second-year Seahawks wideout has been sidelined for the past week with an undisclosed injury.
Court halts extra year of NCAA eligibility for 2022 H.S. grads
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of NCAA athletes an extra year of eligibility.
D-backs moving Ketel Marte to IL after mysterious absence
Marte was initially placed on the restricted list after he failed to show up for Monday night's game.
Seattle Red
Chris Cargill: Fatal flaws of Socialism – The knowledge problem
Among the many reasons socialism fails is the lack of knowledge that comes with the central planning of an economy, writes Chris Cargill.
Traveling Vietnam Wall and 9/11 tribute coming to Ocean Shores
Traveling Vietnam Wall, 9/11 tribute coming to Ocean Shores in September. Free public display runs Sept. 10-13 at the convention center.
‘We do not verify arguments for truth or fact’: Washington SOS punts on income tax pamphlet lies
Let's Go Washington and Sen. Chris Gildon say the no campaign on I-645 printed a false claim in Washington's voters' pamphlet. The state won't fix it.
‘We’ll have to pass those costs on to our residents’: Snohomish mayor says sheriff won’t budge on 133% jail booking fee hike
Snohomish Mayor Aaron Hoffman says the county has offered no concessions on a 133% jail booking fee hike as cities head into budget season with the bill.
Socialist Kshama Sawant angrily accuses AOC and Mamdani of betraying the defund police movement
After her own primary loss, Kshama Sawant accused AOC and Zohran Mamdani of betraying the movement against police brutality over their 'Woke 1' answers.
Rantz: Democrat torches Pramila Jayapal for running cover for Hasan Piker at UW
Rep. Pramila Jayapal defended Hasan Piker's canceled UW lecture on free speech grounds. A fellow Democrat had to remind her Jewish students exist.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Puyallup railroad crossing arms stuck in down position
The railroad crossing arms in downtown Puyallup are stuck in the down position.
All lanes reopened after civilian car hits military vehicle on northbound I-5 near Tacoma Mall
A crash involving a military vehicle occurred on northbound I-5 in Tacoma Friday morning.
Weekend traffic headaches ahead: Major closures planned on I-405, SR 520/Montlake, and SR 99
Drivers traveling around the Puget Sound region this weekend should prepare for yet another weekend of delays as several major road projects overlap across King County.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
Wildfire smoke triggers Air Quality Alert for 33 WA cities
An Air Quality Alert was issued Wednesday for several cities in central and northeastern Washington due to wildfire smoke sweeping through the area.
Pinpoint Alert for Saturday thunderstorm threat across Washington
There's potential for lightning in the mountains and even in some lowland locations, with the threat to those outdoors as well as the potential for lightning strikes to start new fires.
MyNorthwest Politics
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's 'impromptu boogie' with Seattle rapper draws public safety criticism
You may have seen the video on Instagram, originally posted by Seattle rapper Y2K. Wilson stands next to him at a sports field and bobs to his anthemic track "SEA."
'Too many people are dying': Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka lays out his proposed safer streets plan
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka joined "The John Curley Show" on KIRO Newsradio to lay out his proposed Seattle SAFER Streets Act.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Starcloud Raises $250 Million to Scale AI with Orbital Data Centers
Originally published on 425 Business. Redmond-based Starcloud, which is building data centers in space to solve the AI-energy bottleneck on Earth, today announced a $250 million Series A extension funding round, which brings Starcloud’s value to $2.3 billion, according to a news release. The round was led by Manhattan West, with participation from existing investors […]
What to Expect from Willows Lodge's Summer Harvest Days
Originally published on 425. The peak freshness and flavor of summer produce is as delicious as it is fleeting, and Willows Lodge is capturing that seasonal magic for Summer Harvest Days from Aug. 24-Sept. 13. Chef Lyle Kaku is featuring the sun-ripened flavors of tomatoes and refreshing cucumber from longtime partner Ecolibrium Farms on the […]
What This Year's Grit City Gala Served Up
Originally published on South Sound. Driving through downtown Tacoma last night, it would’ve been hard to miss the Grit City Gala, for which more than 250 guests gathered along Broadway. An annual fundraiser and celebration supporting the Tacoma Farmers Market, the event brings together local farmers, businesses, community members, and market supporters for a dinner […]
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
How a sanctuary outside LA has cared for rare, endangered gibbons for a half-century
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In between morning feedings, the gibbons begin to sing — loudly. Ranging from the sound of emergency sirens and birds screeching to low grunts and guttural hoots, their vocalizations reverberate from a sanctuary in the hot, dry hills of the Santa Clarita Valley, north of Los Angeles. Over the past 50 […]
US is set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. President Donald Trump’s import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United States […]
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an earlier consent decree against its predecessor company, Musical.ly. “This settlement […]
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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.
How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
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June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
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