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BREAKING: Key parts of Washington sheriff standards law blocked; state plans to appeal
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Gov. Ferguson takes ‘Away for the Day’ cell phone ban campaign to Spokane
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The Spin: Jayapal’s Bite of Seattle shooting statement puts pressure on Mayor Katie Wilson
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Spike: My daughter is struggling to start a family, and I know how hard that journey can be
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North Cascades National Park turns 58
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Portland student faces domestic terrorism charge after school chemical incident
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MyNorthwest News
Trail Blazers fire new TV announcer after racist posts resurface hours after he was hired
The Portland Trail Blazers fired new play-by-play television broadcaster Braiden Bell on Thursday when past inappropriate social media posts resurfaced just hours after the team announced his hiring.
Vacant Tacoma house destroyed in early-morning fire, neighboring home damaged
A vacant, boarded-up home in Tacoma was heavily damaged in an early-morning fire Friday, according to Tacoma Fire.
Paid parking coming to West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne as soon as 2027
Paid street parking could be coming to the busiest parts of West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne as soon as 2027.
1 person shot on I-5 near King-Pierce County line, WSP searching for black SUV
Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating an early morning shooting on I-5 near the King-Pierce County line.
Amazon to invest $1B into data center communities amid backlash against data center rollouts
Amazon is investing $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, water preservation projects, and other local priorities.
Man killed in Marysville house fire; multiple pets unaccounted for
One person has died, and several family pets are still unaccounted for following a fire in Marysville on Thursday.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Jake and Spike: Washington's climate laws are driving PSE rate increases
KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill tied the PSE rate increases to two state laws: the Climate Commitment Act and the Clean Energy Transformation Act.
Harger: An apprenticeship pays $95K in Washington, no anthropology or student loans required. Gallup says Americans noticed
I wasn't shocked this week when Gallup released a new poll. Just 31% of Americans now say a college education is very important. Back in 2013, it was 70%.
Harger: Seattle's Museum of Flight has a Blackbird. NASA is quietly trying to fly an SR-71 again after 27 years
NASA appears to be trying to fly an SR-71 Blackbird again after 27 years, but missing parts, fuel, and aging expertise make a comeback daunting.
Gee: Wait, what?! TSA thinks officers sitting down makes airport security worse
Apparently somebody looked at airport security and decided they had found a problem with the TSA officer checking your ID not standing up.
'You can't do that': Gee and Ursula call out Seattle police access to restricted traffic cameras
SPD was given access to internal camera feeds not available to the public, even though SDOT policy bars their use for criminal or civil enforcement.
'They’re not even being specific': Jake questions whether WA income tax repeal wording misleads voters
Survey reveals mixed opinions on Washington's income tax repeal wording among residents, raising concerns about voter understanding.
Seattle Sports
Mariners claim switch-hitting local product off waivers
Michael Toglia has appeared in 290 games over five seasons with the Rockies and Reds.
49ers owner Jed York suspended for 6 games, fined $500K
York was arrested earlier this year in a prostitution sting in Ohio.
Stacy Rost: 2 numbers to know for Seahawks vs Chargers
Stacy Rost looks at two numbers to know heading into Seattle's matchup against the Chargers.
CBS announces Tony Romo’s permanent exit following arrest
The ex-Cowboys quarterback pleaded no contest to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated one month ago.
AL West: Uncertainty for Astros as manager Espada’s contract expires after wild-card sweep
Espada’s uncertain future comes after the team parted ways with general manager Dana Brown in August.
Preview: Seahawks looking for a rebound; Chargers just want a win
The Seahawks look to rebound from their first loss since last November, while the Chargers are still seeking their first win of the season.
Seattle Red
Trump’s ‘forever deal’ on Greenland puts Seattle’s Coast Guard icebreakers at the center of America’s Arctic push
Texts show Representative Pramila Jayapal told Governor Bob Ferguson that Mayor Katie Wilson didn't know what she was doing after the Bite of Seattle shooting.
Washington’s 11,000 losing Apple Health? Here’s what the headlines and politicians leave out
Washington says 11,000 residents are losing Apple Health under new federal rules. Here’s who they are, why they’re losing coverage and what the headlines leave out.
Yet another poll suggests Oregon Democrat Governor Tina Kotek is in trouble
A new poll suggests a Republican could enter the Oregon governor's mansion for the first time in almost 40 years as incumbent Tina Kotek trails Christine Drazan
Republican lawmaker quitting days before election to work for Steve Hobbs stays on the ballot
Representative Skyler Rude resigns October 31 to join Steve Hobbs but stays on the November ballot. If he wins, Republicans appoint his 16th District successor.
Joel McEntire says the Seattle Times got his free speech defense wrong after judge orders him to stay away from constituent
Representative Joel McEntire says the Seattle Times got his defense wrong and is appealing a protection order over Facebook posts about a Longview constituent.
‘Shameful or lazy reporting’: Brian Heywood calls out Seattle Times reporter over Ferguson story on Initiative 638
Let's Go Washington founder Brian Heywood accuses the Seattle Times of passing off No Hate talking points and a progressive group's poll as news on I-638.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Massive delays expected on westbound SR 16 across Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Heads up, SR 16 drivers. Upcoming expansion joint replacement is going to cause significant delays across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Semi-truck crash causes fire on eastbound I-90 in Kittitas County Tuesday
A single semi-truck crashed on eastbound I-90 Tuesday afternoon, causing a fire.
Mt. Baker Highway closed Wednesday and Thursday, prepping for winter
Both directions of Mt. Baker Highway (SR 542) will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MyNorthwest Weather
Western Washington eyes a sunny fall weekend
This weekend’s weather will be about as good as it gets for early October.
Cooler and cloudier weather finishes the week, with a warmer weekend ahead
After a foggy beginning to the middle of the week, the afternoon will become partly to mostly cloudy with high temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
11,000+ Washington residents lose healthcare, food benefits
More than 11,000 Washington state residents are losing access to healthcare and food benefits today due to changes under the federal law known as H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Act.
Political credit before public safety? Inside Mayor Katie Wilson's gun violence strategy, disputed quotes and stakeholder concerns
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s gun violence plan raises questions about disputed quotes and transparency.
Judge rules Trump lacked authority to fire Roger Rogoff, reinstates him
Former interim U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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
FTC settles with Southern Glazer's over claim it discriminated against smaller alcohol sellers
The Federal Trade Commission said Friday it settled with the largest U.S. distributor of wines and spirits over claims that it was discriminating against small and independent businesses. The agency sued Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits in December 2024 after finding it didn’t give smaller stores access to the discounts and rebates it offered larger […]
In a 99-cent AriZona Iced Tea can, echoes of childhood autonomy and fleeting freedoms
NEW YORK (AP) — Four quarters used to buy a can of AriZona Iced Tea. You’d crack it open and savor the artificially flavored, high-fructose-corn-syrup-sweetened drink between fits of giggling on the walk home from school. For some, the can symbolized childhood autonomy. It was among the first solo purchases a kid made or a […]
Cyclospora found at Mexican farmed linked to lettuce outbreak, FDA says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that its inspectors detected cyclospora at the Mexican farm blamed for the largest foodborne illness outbreak of the parasite in U.S. history. Despite the finding, the FDA said it’s unclear how the parasite got into lettuce at Taylor Farms’ facility. The agency said it has […]
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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.