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DEVELOPING: 2 dead after drive-by shooting near I-5 overpass in Kent; road closed in both directions
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Popular California chain Starbird Chicken opens first WA restaurant in West Seattle
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Woman accused of biting chunk from stranger's forehead in downtown Seattle appears in court
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Recall alert: Sierra Nevada raw milk cheese linked to E. coli outbreak
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Kent detective Ty Sagiao praised for role in homicide case that led to 73-year sentence
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Three earthquakes hit off B.C. coast overnight, no tsunami threat issued
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MyNorthwest News
Iranian national sentenced to 18 months for scheme to send military sonar parts from WA business to Iran
A 44-year-old Iranian national was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison for his scheme to violate trade sanctions against Iran.
Two men suspected of drug dealing arrested in Tacoma, found sleeping in car
Two men, found sleeping in a car, were arrested for suspected drug dealing earlier this month in Tacoma.
Kurt Cobain’s Olympia apartment transformed into Airbnb
Nirvana fans can now spend the night in one place Kurt Cobain called home, as Cobain’s Olympia apartment is now available to book on Airbnb.
San Juan Islands Rescue: Coast Guard crews save man after his kayak overturns
A Coast Guard helicopter and rescue boat saved a man from the chilly waters of the Salish Sea Friday, after his kayak capsized near Orcas Island.
Software glitch raises safety concerns for Boeing 737 MAX planes
Boeing has notified its customers of a computer glitch on its 737 MAX planes that could force pilots to land manually, instead of using autopilot.
Seattle earns 4th-highest ranking in the world in new study of 1,000 cities
A new study ranks Seattle 4th globally, highlighting governance, economics, and quality of life among cities.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'All of the e-bike answers are bad ones': KIRO hosts question the premise of e-bikes as child ER visits surge nationwide
KIRO hosts debate e-bikes' safety as child ER visits increase, highlighting concerns over regulation and social pressures on young riders.
'Get rid of the damn thing': Gee blasts WA's carbon program for costing too much, delivering too little
Washington's carbon program faces backlash for high costs and low impact as it moves toward merging with California and Quebec.
'We're chasing our tail': KIRO hosts warn Seattle's 911 response times reveal a problem no new chief can fix alone
Seattle's police response times raise concerns with KIRO hosts as they warn no chief can solve this issue alone.
'Do we really trust these people?': KIRO hosts wary after Massachusetts governor announces home visits for newborns
Gov. Healey's viral soundbite made the voluntary program sound mandatory and Jake Skorheim said history suggests that's exactly where it could end up.
'What if they actually dressed up as Care Bears?': Jake floats a novel strategy for Seattle's $72M CARE team
Explore Jake Skorheim's concept of Care Bears in Seattle's $72M CARE team for innovative crime solutions amid budget increases.
Gee: Wait, what?! Woman has part of her face bitten off in downtown Seattle
A woman was walking downtown Seattle in the middle of the afternoon when police said a complete stranger bit a chunk out of her forehead.
Seattle Sports
Mariners announce 4 coaches will not be back in 2027
The Mariners announced they are parting ways with bench coach Manny Acta, infield coach Perry Hill, hitting coach Kevin Seitzer and first base coach Eric Young Jr.
Seahawks Injury Updates: The latest on Love, Okada, Charbonnet
Head coach Mike Macdonald provided several injury updates during his weekly appearance on Brock and Salk.
NFL trade: Giants acquire QB J.J. McCarthy from Vikings
McCarthy, the 10th pick in the 2024 draft, took over as the Vikings' starting QB after Sam Darnold went to the Seattle Seahawks last year.
D-backs manager Torey Lovullo wants ‘to be wanted’ with future up in air
The Diamondbacks manager acknowledged he is uncertain about his future with the club after Arizona barely missed the playoffs yet again on the final day of the regular season.
Stacy Rost: Which Seahawks concerns are real, and which aren’t
After the Seahawks' first loss in over 10 months, Stacy Rost takes stock of various concerns.
Passan: 4 names Mariners could target in manager search
The names mentioned by the ESPN insider included three manager of the year winners.
Seattle Red
Oregon to consider statewide ban on Flock cameras and other ALPR technology in next legislative session
Flock cameras are once again drawing criticism, this time from Oregon lawmakers who are considering a statewide ban on the technology next year.
Yakima homeless ministry targeted by WA takes religious liberty case back to the Ninth Circuit
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to rehear Washington state's case against Yakima Union Gospel Mission after previously ruling in favor of the ministry
Federal court removes gender-affirming requirements for Oregon foster parents in major win for religious liberty
A federal court has removed Oregon's requirement for foster parents to affirm children's gender identity in what is a significant win for religious liberty.
Tired of Sea-Tac? Alaska Airlines announces increased capacity at Paine Field
Alaska Airlines announced it is adding extra flights and larger aircraft on certain routes operating out of Everett's Paine Field Airport.
Portland foot traffic is on the upswing, but the city still has plenty of work to do: report
A new report found that more people are recreating in Downtown Portland, but the city's number of office workers is still well below pre-pandemic levels.
‘Not a viable plan’: Puget Sound Energy is betting future on hydrogen-ready plants that don’t exist anywhere in Washington
Former Bellevue councilmember Kevin Wallace warns PSE's draft 2050 plan cannot work, citing a 13,900 MW winter gap, unproven hydrogen peakers and $116.8B costs.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
I-90 in Ritzville reopens after dust storm caused multiple collisions
I-90 in Ritzville has reopened after both directions were blocked Friday due to multiple collisions.
Super load stuck on I-5 south in Marysville should move tonight
A truck carrying a massive pre-fab building has been parked along the southbound I-5 ramp at 88th St. in Marysville for three days.
I-5 reopens in both directions between Maytown and Tumwater
I-5 has reopened in both directions in Thurston County at milepost 97, KIRO Newsradio confirmed.
MyNorthwest Weather
Up to an inch of rain Tuesday before fall sunshine returns to western Washington
The fall season’s first rainfall occurred last week. After a weekend of sunshine, another Pacific weather system is forecast to swing onshore Tuesday for more rain.
PinPoint Alert Day: Brace for increasing showers, potential for thunderstorms
A stronger fall storm is moving through western Washington, bringing a combination of wind, rain, and the potential for thunderstorms.
First fall weather system moves into Western WA
A fall weather system is moving our way, and it’s going to bring a pretty big change to the weather over the next 24 hours.
MyNorthwest Politics
The Spin: Seattle mayor’s office uses carefully worded statement after questions about gun violence plan
The words used by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s office to describe the King County prosecutor’s involvement in her new gun violence reduction plan are raising additional questions.
Growing list of key stakeholders say they were left out of Mayor Wilson's 'collaborative' gun plan
KIRO Newsradio uncovered what appears to be a misrepresentation by Mayor Katie Wilson’s Office from KCPAO for her gun violence plan.
Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's gutsy budget got buried by her office's Bite of Seattle mess
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson made one of the gutsiest decisions I've seen a politician with power make around here in a long time.
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
Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, insisting that safety issues raised by AI experts should be discussed and acted on. Leo, who dedicated his first encyclical to AI and protecting humanity in its wake, […]
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Sept. 27 The Washington Post says there will be a cost to Donald Trump treating adversaries better than allies America’s adversaries, especially those with nuclear weapons, sometimes seem to be treated more kindly by President Donald Trump than the country’s oldest friends. Such U.S. […]
Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says
Metal mixtures found in the leftover smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires were harmful to the lung health of people living nearby long after the burning ended, a new study says. The work shows that major wildfires, which are worsening with the planet’s warming, could have lasting effects beyond immediate exposure. […]
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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.