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Seattle highway closures, southbound I-405 shutdown in Bothell mean weekend detours
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‘Midterm election theater’: Gee and Ursula rip Trump administration’s Microsoft H-1B crackdown
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25 years after federal prosecutor Tom Wales’ killing, investigators say the case is still active
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Museum of History & Industry workers vote to unionize
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'It could be a rough flu season': Snohomish County reports first flu-related death this season
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‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: KIRO hosts call on Seattle to help businesses hurt by construction
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MyNorthwest News
Delivery driver shot at through apartment door in Monroe
The Monroe Police Department said someone shot through an apartment door while a delivery driver was outside.
Suspect arrested in connection with Facebook Marketplace shoe robbery
A suspect was arrested Thursday after he allegedly robbed a person at gunpoint during a Facebook Marketplace shoe sale in June.
Puberty is awkward. Here’s why experts say parents should keep talking
If you’re parenting a tween or teen, you may already know one thing: Puberty can be awkward … for everyone.
Man charged after allegedly setting clothes, ‘wet floor’ sign on fire in Tacoma Burger King
A man allegedly set his clothes and a "wet floor" sign on fire in a Tacoma Burger King on Wednesday.
Mama Celeste frozen pizza discontinued after more than 60 years, ending a nostalgic era
Mama Celeste frozen pizza has officially been discontinued after more than six decades, closing a chapter for a brand that helped make frozen pizza a household staple.
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.
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
Gaudreau scores twice as Kraken beat Red Wings 6-3
Seattle rode a four-goal second period to a 6-3 win over Detroit.
Stacy Rost: 4 numbers to know for Seahawks vs 49ers
Stacy Rost looks at four key numbers ahead of the Seahawks' NFC West showdown against the unbeaten 49ers.
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.
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
Therapy dogs bring calm and joy to students following shooting at Colorado high school
EVERGREEN, Colo. (AP) — With wagging tails and kind eyes, the four-legged staff members at Evergreen High School welcome students each morning, walk the halls and visit classrooms to offer a loving, calming presence and moments of joy to a student body still processing a school shooting. Norene and Polenta, two golden Labs, joined the […]
Trump and Iran agree on one thing. The US election calendar isn't driving their decisions on the war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Iran’s leadership appear to agree on one thing about their seven-month-old war: they each insist the U.S. election calendar isn’t motivating them to find an end to it. Persistent inflation and high gas prices fueled by the conflict have driven widespread American disapproval of the war — a […]
Latino nonprofits start their own shops to make helping small businesses their business
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — From the pink neon sign on the sunshine yellow wall to the multicolored Mexican paper garlands, Mission Lotería’s storefront emits cultural pride everywhere you look. After seven years of promoting local businesses in San Francisco’s predominantly Latino Mission District, the nonprofit has a brick-and-mortar space that reflects its passion for the […]
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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.