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‘Our checkmate is vote yes on I-645’: Jim Walsh makes his case for repealing WA’s tax on income above $1 million
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‘People need these dollars’: Rep. Travis Couture urges WA to join federal scholarship tax credit, criticizes Reykdal
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‘Doesn’t sound like they’re much of an authority on anything’: Jake and Spike call for scrapping KCRHA after nearly $17M shortfall
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‘This act right here is selfish’: Gee and Ursula criticize WIAA after Camas cross-country meet moved
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Reward now $15,000 in deadly Georgetown cabaret shooting
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WSDOT projects over the weekend include another closure on I-405
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MyNorthwest News
US Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s office receives suspicious package
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s office in Seattle received a suspicious package Friday afternoon.
Northbound I-5 reopened after crash at Michigan Curve
Four lanes are blocked on northbound I-5 due to a crash on Friday.
Power mostly restored in Pierce County
Nearly 4,000 people are currently without power in Tacoma on Friday.
Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say
A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him.
Newly-released footage shows frantic evacuations, arrest of suspect in deadly Chelan Hills wildfire
Newly released footage shows the hectic early hours of the Chelan Hills wildfire and the moment a homicide investigation was launched.
Alo could be opening a store in downtown Seattle
Popular athleisure brand Alo Yoga could be moving into downtown Seattle.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Gee: Wait, what?! Are we really going to turn on Sam Darnold?
Sam Darnold deserves grace. Seahawks fans, don't forget what he just did for us.
Harger: After a heartbreaking week, a Renton cop, local veterans, and a boy’s first bus ride
It’s been a tough 24 hours in the news. But there’s hope. There are good people in this world, and plenty of them live right here.
'An expensive little trip': Gee and Ursula say parking costs already sting as mayor's budget proposes higher tax
Gee and Ursula react to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed budget, which would raise the commercial parking tax to 17%.
Costco’s new $2.99 apple pie sundae has arrived in Seattle. We tried it
Costco’s new vanilla apple pie sundae, a limited-time fall treat, is rolling out at select food courts nationwide, and I got one of the first tastes.
Ursula: Allowing a trans student to race against girls in Camas only fuels hate toward the trans community
About a dozen girls on the Camas High School cross-country team refused to race this week because a transgender teammate was competing in the girls' division.
‘I’d give her a failing grade’: Jake and Spike assess Katie Wilson’s leadership after Seattle shootings, public safety concerns
Mayor Katie Wilson discusses recent violence and public safety measures following two homicides near Kerry Park in Seattle.
Seattle Sports
Dodgers’ loss ensures a small-spender World Series matchup
With the Dodgers eliminated, the World Series is guaranteed to feature two bottom-half payroll teams for the first time since 1991.
Macdonald defends OC amid Seahawks’ offensive struggles
Head coach Mike Macdonald expressed confidence in first-year offensive coordinator Brian Fleury.
Seahawks confident they can fix their turnover problem
The Seahawks have yet to solve their turnover trouble, but now they have a bit of extra time to work on it.
Why holding onto starting pitchers could be Mariners’ best option
Jason Churchill of Baseball Things discusses the benefits of the M's not trading a starter and potentially opening 2027 with a six-man rotation.
CFP reaches ‘handshake agreement’ with ESPN for 24-team playoff
The College Football Playoff moved closer to an expanded 24-team format that would necessitate leagues to get rid of their conference title games.
Salk: Seahawks make right move in not benching Sam Darnold
Mike Salk explains why he agrees with Seattle's decision to stick with Darnold, despite his turnover issues.
Seattle Red
Rantz: Clerk says she vomited and hid in bathrooms to avoid him; now King County Judge Masaniai wants your vote
King County Judge Fa’amomoi Masaniai, reprimanded for sexually harassing a court clerk, asks voters for another term against challenger Harry Steinmetz.
Washington’s 2026 voters’ guide: The races and initiatives conservatives need to know, plus every county GOP guide
Ballots are out in Washington. Here’s where I-645, girls’ sports, parental rights, WA-3 and five Supreme Court seats stand, plus links to county GOP voter guides.
Jim Walsh: Shady left-wing PAC traced to a Yakima UPS Store sends misleading I-638 flier to voters as ballots hit mailboxes
A Yakima PAC backed by Seattle’s INATAI Foundation is mailing central Washington voters false claims about I-638, the initiative protecting girls’ sports.
‘That’s insane’: GOP lawmaker destroys Reykdal for fighting a federal tax credit nearly every Washington student could use
Rep. Travis Couture’s eight-page letter tears into Chris Reykdal’s push to keep Washington out of the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit.
‘A new low’: Braun rejects Gluesenkamp Perez’s attacks over fatal incident
State Sen. John Braun (R-Centralia) called out Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez over her attacks about Braun's response to a deadly accident at a plant he owned.
Rantz: Want to repeal the Washington income tax? Don’t be tricked. Make sure you vote this way
A Yes vote on I-645 repeals Washington’s income tax. Unions have raised $7.8 million to save it, and one Democrat wants to tax incomes as low as $250,000.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Northbound I-5 reopened after crash at Michigan Curve
Four lanes are blocked on northbound I-5 due to a crash on Friday.
Motorcycle crash blocks lanes on northbound I-5 in Kent near SR 516
Up to five lanes on northbound I-5 in Kent near SR 516 were blocked after two cars and a motorcycle crashed.
Semitruck makes unsafe lane change, causing crash involving Auburn police vehicle
A semitruck made an unsafe lane change, causing two cars to crash, one of which was an Auburn Police Department vehicle.
MyNorthwest Weather
Strengthening El Niño boosts odds of warmer Pacific Northwest winter
El Niño is strengthening, raising concerns about a warmer winter and less mountain snow in the Pacific Northwest.
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake shakes North Bend area just before Great ShakeOut drill
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck near North Bend Wednesday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed.
Hear an emergency alert Thursday? It’s the Great ShakeOut drill
This Thursday, Oct. 15, is the worldwide Great ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill. Over 1.5 million in Washington have already registered to participate in this annual drill.
MyNorthwest Politics
Panel adopts proposed 2-year salary freeze for Gov. Bob Ferguson; final vote in February
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson won’t get a pay raise for the next two years.
Review finds nearly $17 million shortfall at King County homelessness agency
Seattle and King County taxpayers face a nearly $17 million bill to cover a funding shortfall at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.
‘It is an extraction machine’: 24-year-old state House candidate takes aim at Puget Sound Energy
A 24-year-old candidate for the state House wants communities to replace Puget Sound Energy with public utility districts.
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
Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. 16 rescued, but others missing
Authorities are continuing the search for 11 people believed to be missing after a boat departing from Mexico capsized off the coast of Baja California. 16 Mexican nationals were already rescued on Friday, including one who was treated for shark bites. The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy are searching the waters using multiple aircraft and […]
Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — President Donald Trump touted his power in his second go around in the White House Saturday while rallying in Kentucky to bolster Republican turnout as his party struggles in the midterms, saying, “I can do stuff that is unbelievable.” Trump, who spoke in the city of Highland Heights to boost […]
Man shot, killed on subway platform in midtown Manhattan
NEW YORK (AP) — An argument on a subway platform in midtown Manhattan turned deadly Saturday, leaving one man fatally shot and train service disrupted. The shooting happened around 12:20 p.m. at the station at 7th Avenue and 53rd Street, a short walk from several Broadway theaters and Carnegie Hall. Police found an adult man […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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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.