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Rabid bat gets caught in woman's hair at Olympic National Park
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WSP arrests suspect in last month's drive-by shooting on SR 900
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Renton City Council votes to cover Flock cameras after pausing their use
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DOJ sues WA pet food company, claims unsanitary conditions led to repeated contaminations
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Monroe man arrested for murder of girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter in Snohomish County
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'We're not doing that': Gee backs Seattle's ban on rental junk fees, blasts pet rent charges
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Recall charges filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
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MyNorthwest Politics
Seattle council approves $3.6 million for free school meals
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MyNorthwest News
20-year-old skateboarder hospitalized after hit-and-run in South Lake Union
A hit-and-run collision seriously injured a 20-year-old skateboarder early Wednesday morning, sparking a Seattle Police Department investigation.
Machete-wielding man arrested after barricading himself in Yakima bank
A 29-year-old Yakima man, armed with a machete, entered a bank on Monday with an alleged intention to rob the bank and later barricaded himself inside.
$30,000 reward offered for information on Chelan Hills Fire
A $30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of anyone responsible of lighting the Chelan Hills Fire.
WDFW looking for information on unlawful decapitation of black bear
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police are looking into the “unlawful killing” of a black bear that was dumped in Pend Oreille County.
Spokane County fire engine destroyed by flames during Old Trails Fire
A Spokane County fire district's fire engine was completely destroyed during the Old Trails Fire as it went up in flames while supporting firefighting operations.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'A jaw-dropping number': Jake, Spike dig into why new study ranked WA dead last in safety
Discover why Washington ranked last in safety in a recent study by WalletHub. Explore the implications for residents and beyond.
'The story's done': Curley rips media fixation on Bite of Seattle communication delay
John Curley says the media's weeks-long focus on the roughly five-hour communication delay has run its course, and the story should remain focused on victims.
'Why this group?': Curley brands Seattle's $300K trans funding plan as 'pity,' Spike pushes back
John Curley and Spike O'Neill clash over Seattle approving $300K in funding for LGBTQIA+ organizations supporting trans and queer communities.
Harger: Sound Transit's radical new idea that riders should pay to ride
Discover Sound Transit's bold plan for riders to pay, set for a vote on Aug. 27. Is this common sense or a new challenge?
'They all happen to be Republican': Curley not surprised WA ranked 38th best state to start a business
KIRO host John Curley wasn't surprised to find out Washington was ranked near the bottom on WalletHub's list of best states to start a business.
'Who cares what race somebody is if they're shooting people?': Jake questions SPD's refusal to describe Bite of Seattle suspect
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles did not give a clear description of what may be a third gunman in the Bite of Seattle shooting.
Seattle Sports
Mariners claim former UW Huskies catcher off waivers
Willie MacIver has a chance to be the seventh UW Huskies product to play for the Mariners.
Witherspoon ‘not worried’ about contract talks with Seahawks
The star cornerback is keeping his focus on the field amid negotiations over a potential contract extension.
Matt Hasselbeck part of latest CTE frontier — diagnosing brain disease in the living
The three-time Pro Bowler recently spent two days at Boston University, going through a battery of scans and tests to determine how much all those collisions affected his brain.
Ex-Seahawks RB Chris Carson joins Redmond H.S. coaching staff
Carson, who had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with Seattle, will be Redmond High School's running backs coach.
NFC West Check-In: 49ers have several scuffles at joint practice with Titans
A scuffle broke following the first play of 11-on-11 drills on Tuesday with the physical play and animosity only amping up from there.
Stacy Rost: 3 ways the Seahawks can still improve in 2026
Stacy Rost details three areas where the defending Super Bowl champs can take another step forward this fall.
Seattle Red
Pramila Jayapal demanded Republicans denounce Nancy Mace. A viral post humiliated her.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal demanded Republicans denounce Nancy Mace. A viral post from a retired NYPD lieutenant told the Seattle Democrat to go first, with receipts.
Passage of Oregon gun control measures led to huge increase in firearm sales, study finds
A new study found that firearm sales in Oregon skyrocketed after voters passed several strict gun control measures in 2022.
‘Corruption… isn’t subtle’: Tech investor’s viral post on WA income tax blasts system
Jesse Proudman calls Washington's income tax a closed loop between SEIU, Pedersen and Ferguson. The public record backs up nearly all of it, with one exception.
Rate hikes expected to increase Seattle electricity bills by 80% over the next 6 years
Seattle City Light announced customers will face increased electrical costs over the next six years, which have been exacerbated by bad climate policy.
The VA is testing semaglutide on alcoholism, and Seattle is one of 18 sites
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is testing whether the drug behind America’s weight loss craze can treat alcohol addiction. Seattle’s VA Puget Sound is one of only 18 sites in the country running the trial. Roughly 400,000 veterans live with an alcohol use disorder diagnosis. The study will enroll 600 of them nationally, giving […]
Washington schools chief Chris Reykdal calls MAGA ‘fascist’ in unhinged Facebook rant defending DSA
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal used his personal Facebook page to call the MAGA wing fascist and defend the DSA, while holding a nonpartisan office.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Harger: Sound Transit's radical new idea that riders should pay to ride
Discover Sound Transit's bold plan for riders to pay, set for a vote on Aug. 27. Is this common sense or a new challenge?
All lanes of southbound SR 525 reopen in Mukilteo after fatal hit-and-run motorcycle crash
All lanes of southbound SR 525 are fully blocked south of Beverly Park Road in Mukilteo following a fatal hit-and-run collision on Tuesday.
19 days of closures to start Monday on SR 20 near Deception Pass
WSDOT will activate temporary traffic signals on SR 20 at Campbell Lake Road. They will allow one direction of travel through the construction zone for 19 days.
MyNorthwest Weather
All evacuation levels lifted for Spokane Area Fires
Tuesday afternoon, fire officials lifted all remaining evacuations for the Spokane Area Fires.
WEATHER: Storms and fire danger, some haze possible
We have another nice summer day ahead, but there will be a few changes to watch as we head into Wednesday and Thursday.
Perseid meteor shower peaks this week under clear skies
The summer months offer a great time to view the night sky, including prime time views of the very popular Perseid meteor shower.
MyNorthwest Politics
Ferguson signs amended wildfire proclamation as state seeks additional federal aid
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an amended emergency proclamation Monday for Washington's wildfire disaster.
'My feet are here': Interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles addresses crime, Mayor Katie Wilson, and Seattle's path forward
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles said he’s committed to Seattle and focused on restoring trust and safety.
New Seattle policy aims to block retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
Mayor Katie Wilson and two city councilmembers announced a new affordability policy on Friday to eliminate price gouging, and make groceries more affordable.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
How This New Northwest Exhibit is Celebrating 50 Years of ‘For Colored Girls’
Originally published on 425. Seattle nonprofit gallery and self-described museum-style gift shop Arte Noir is premiering “Colored Girls for Colored Girls — Evolution of Expression” on Aug. 19. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the landmark Broadway play “for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf,” the new exhibit is highlighting the work […]
Copperworks Announces Wildfire-Relief Effort
Originally published on 425. Northwest distillery Copperworks Distilling Co. has announced a new endeavor to help those who have been impacted by the recent Spokane wildfires. The business shared in a recent press release that, for the rest of the month, it will be donating $20 of every bottle sold of its Farmsmith American Single […]
What Should Be on Your Fall Gardening Checklist, According to One Expert
Originally published on 425. John Ballard, the founder and owner of soil-amendment company That Yucca Stuff, recently submitted to 425 some fall gardening tips those with a green thumb should keep in mind as the summer season winds down. Here’s what he had to say. As summer winds down, it’s a great time to prepare […]
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
Student wounded and young suspect is in custody after shooting at Georgia high school, police say
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (AP) — A shooting at a Georgia high school Wednesday left one student wounded, and a teenage suspect who fled was later taken into custody, police said. The shooting at Warner Robins High School involving two ninth-graders occurred just one week into the new school year and prompted a response from dozens […]
Civil rights agency moves to drop subpoena action against Nike in DEI-related investigation
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal civil rights agency is dropping a subpoena enforcement action against Nike, saying the company has complied with requests for information as part of an investigation into the sportswear giant’s diversity and inclusion policies. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the motion to dismiss in Missouri federal court Wednesday, seven […]
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers detain two members of the UN political mission
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have detained two Afghan members of the U.N. political mission in the country, the United Nations said Wednesday, The Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence detained the two staffers in the western city of Herat on Sunday, U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq told U.N. reporters. He said the U.N. […]
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