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'Mainly mountain' thunderstorms could move west Friday into the weekend
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'It is a high bar': Inside the petition to recall Mayor Katie Wilson
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A 121-year-old Fremont landmark gets new life as Seattle brewery moves in with 3 concepts
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Horseback rider discovers 'cut up' hiker after bear attack on Whatcom County trail
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WSDOT proposes $800M transformation of SR 99 corridor in Snohomish County
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Family files tort claim after man dies at Federal Way hospital in police custody
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MyNorthwest News
Repeat drug trafficker sentenced to 11 years for dealing meth while on supervised release
A repeat offender who dealt meth and cocaine in Thurston County while he was on supervised release from a prior conviction was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Man killed inside Seattle apartment; police looking for suspect
A man was shot and killed inside an apartment in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood.
Teen arrested in Seattle police chase also accused of armed robberies
A teenager will remain in juvenile lockup for his alleged role in a shooting and police chase in Rainier Beach.
Amazon to expand drone delivery program to nearly 500 cities, towns across U.S.
Amazon said it plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities and towns across the U.S. by the end of 2026, increasing its reach sixfold.
Hearing date set for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall effort
The move to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson from office was assigned to a King County Civil Superior Court judge on Tuesday.
Dogs that attacked pregnant woman in Tacoma must be rehomed
The owner of two dogs that mauled a pregnant woman in Tacoma has been ordered to send the animals to a secure shelter outside the city.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Why would they get on a bus?' KIRO host skeptical of Portland's viral bus-riding goats
Two goats who boarded a Portland bus have become a viral sensation, and KIRO fill-in hosts Angela Poe Russell and Jim Dever had plenty to say.
'The awkwardness is palpable': Jake and Spike react to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dancing with rapper Y2K
A video of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dancing alongside Seattle rapper Y2K is making the rounds on social media.
'Rectify it': Gee and Ursula tell We Heart Seattle to fix safety gaps, not fight L&I
Gee and Ursula urged We Heart Seattle to take action on safety instead of disputing with L&I. Learn about their impact and ongoing efforts for community safety.
'They're creating a divide': Jake argues schools shouldn't keep parents in the dark as Spike defends student privacy
Debate on school counseling transparency sparks concerns over parental rights and student privacy. Discover the key arguments.
'People are choosing between health insurance and rent': 66,000 WA residents dropped ACA coverage as premiums surged
A new state report showed 66,000 people in Washington dropped their Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans during or shortly after open enrollment this year.
'Way too much traffic': Black Diamond, Sultan lead Puget Sound-area growth as Seattle affordability pushes residents outward
Black Diamond and Sultan both posted the fastest growth of any city in the region, up 45% over the past six years. Additionally, Stanwood grew 21%.
Seattle Sports
Report: Seahawks signing CB Trevon Diggs amid Terrion Arnold uncertainty
The Seahawks are signing two-time Pro Bowler Trevon Diggs, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, giving them another cornerback at a time when the availability of Terrion Arnold is up in the air.
Power surge fueled Brewers’ record-tying 22-0 rout of Mariners
The long ball hasn’t been the Milwaukee Brewers’ strength this season, but the team with the best record in the majors put its power on full display on Tuesday night in a record-matching 22-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners.
There’s more to top Mariners prospect Kade Anderson than the numbers
Mariners director of player development Justin Toole shared what he's seen from prospect Kade Anderson, who has dominated Double-A this year.
Brock: Where Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe needs to improve
Huard thinks Milroe sometimes gets caught "in between" deciding whether to stay in the pocket or take off and run.
Seahawks on ‘Hard Knocks’: What stood out from episode 3
The latest episode delved into Seattle's decision to agree to a deal with cornerback Terrion Arnold.
Brewers pound Mariners 22-0 to match record for MLB’s biggest shutout
The Milwaukee Brewers matched baseball’s modern-era record for the biggest shutout, beating the Seattle Mariners 22-0 behind homers from Christian Yelich, David Hamilton, Luis Lara and Jake Bauers.
Seattle Red
Rantz: King County lost twice in court on ICE flights, so it hired someone to watch in harassment campaign
King County hired a full time employee to monitor ICE deportation flights at Boeing Field after losing twice in federal court trying to ban them outright.
Pramila Jayapal’s ‘proof’ for Medicare for All hasn’t been peer reviewed, authored by old Bernie Sanders advisor
Rep. Pramila Jayapal claims a Yale study confirmed Medicare for All. The paper is an unreviewed preprint tied to Bernie Sanders, and she skipped every caveat.
Pierce County put a convicted felon on a parks advisory board and never ran a background check
Pierce County appointed a man convicted of felonies involving teen boys to a parks board and never ran a background check. He resigned in July after questions.
NorWesCo closing Fife plant, cutting 54 jobs as Washington homebuilding stalls under left-wing policies
NorWesCo will close its Fife plant this fall and cut 54 jobs, the latest casualty of a Washington homebuilding slowdown driven by fees and regulation.
Washington, Oregon crash into top 10 states for summer drunk driving
A new study ranks Washington 10th in the nation for summer drunk driving crashes, with 35% of them tied to impaired drivers and an 11 p.m. peak danger hour.
Rantz: Activists admit majority of illegal immigrants arrested in Washington have criminal histories
The Seattle Times treats a shrinking ICE detention population as ominous, quotes five activists, and buries the deportation figure that answers its own question.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
WA ranks in top 10 for highest share of summer drunk driving crashes
A new study revealed the U.S. states with the highest share of summer drunk driving crashes, and Washington landed in the top 10.
Amtrak Seattle-Portland service suspended until Wednesday morning after Portland warehouse fire
Amtrak's train service between Seattle and Portland is currently suspended, and it won't return until Wednesday morning.
Sound Transit 1-Line replaced by shuttle buses this week in the south end
Sound Transit's 1-Line will switch to shuttle bus service between Rainier Beach and Angle Lake Station, just south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
MyNorthwest Weather
Firefighters make progress on wildfire near Mount Rainier's Sunrise Visitor Center
Firefighters are gaining ground on a wildfire burning near one of Mount Rainier's most popular destinations, the Sunrise Visitor Center.
Weather: This week brings nice, but shorter days as summer drifts away
Summer is still hanging on, but we’re starting to lose daylight pretty quickly now. We’re nearly two months past the summer solstice.
SEA flights delayed, canceled as Hawaii recovers from Hurricane Lala
Flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are delayed or canceled as airlines work to recover from the storm that swept across Hawaii over the weekend.
MyNorthwest Politics
Hearing date set for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall effort
The move to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson from office was assigned to a King County Civil Superior Court judge on Tuesday.
'A two-strike approach': Seattle Center shooting prompts renewed push to toughen juvenile gun laws
The deadly Seattle Center shooting is fueling a renewed push from Representative David Hackney to tighten Washington’s juvenile firearm laws.
Trump admin. moves to repeal Roadless Rule, putting 2 million acres of Washington forest at risk
About 2 million acres of national forest land in Washington could lose protections as the Trump admin. moves ahead to repeal the Roadless Rule.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
New Indoor Soccer Venue Debuts in Olympia; League Registration Opens
Originally published on South Sound Business. Registration for the indoor soccer leagues of FC Olympia and its new indoor soccer venue, Oly Arena, has officially opened after a two-year hiatus. Programs will begin Sept. 21, and interested participants can sign up for co-ed adult leagues, women’s and men’s divisions, and youth programs. The Oly Arena […]
Lee & Associates Pacific Northwest Expands Retail Division
Originally published on 425 Business. Angela Oliveri, a veteran retail real estate adviser with nearly 30 years of experience representing landlords and tenants across the Western United States, recently joined Lee & Associates Pacific Northwest, along with her team, to grow the retail master brokerage and advisory-services platform. Oliveri joined Lee & Associates as a […]
Olympia Names First Woman Fire Chief
Originally published on South Sound Business. Hillory Flowers has been named fire chief of the Olympia Fire Department — an appointment that makes her the first woman to hold the position in the department’s history. Flowers first joined the department in April 2025 as assistant chief of EMS before later becoming deputy chief of operations. […]
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
Los Angeles DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who taped colleagues making racist remarks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles district attorney has backed off felony charges against a police officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist remarks after facing criticism the response was too harsh and could deter whistleblowers from coming forward. Los Angeles Police Officer Daniel Flores was charged in July with 16 felonies after […]
Rescue mission is called off for NASA's aging Swift space telescope
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The mission to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year. NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies announced the news more than a month after the startup’s Link spacecraft rocketed away to the telescope’s rescue. Katalyst said Link will not […]
FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing
Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed policy released Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission. “When consumers see a listed price, they expect it to be same price that everyone else sees, not the retailer’s estimate of how much they […]
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
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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
One in eight men will hear the words "you have prostate cancer" in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many men tend to overlook the importance of preventative care.