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Slow-speed train derailment stops Sound Transit light rail service in Seattle for several hours
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60,000 evacuated due to Spokane Complex Fire; Mayor calls it region's 'worst natural disaster'
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'I'm not liking the way we're trending': Hosts debate growing their own food amid safety fears
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'It's confusing by nature': Jake, Spike back lawsuit over misleading language on WA's income tax repeal
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Multiple people dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in southern Idaho
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Blue Angels cancel Saturday Seafair performance due to high winds
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MyNorthwest News
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declares statewide wildfire emergency
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency Saturday, which includes a prohibition on most outdoor and agricultural burning.
Search for a missing man in Lake Washington called off after extensive water and air sweeps
The Coast Guard and the Mercer Island Police Marine Patrol called off a search for a man who apparently fell off a boat on Lake Washington.
Seattle ranks sixth-most expensive city to own a car in the U.S.
Seattle is the sixth-most expensive city to own a car, a new study revealed. Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston rounded out the top five.
Shon Barnes resignation agreement: former Seattle Police Chief gets $590,000, keeps signing bonus
Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes will receive $590,000 as part of his resignation agreement.
WA superintendent responds to ‘sham’ investigation by US Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education is requesting information from California and Washington on what it called “transgender policies” in schools.
Ballard light rail 'not dead': Sound Transit targets 2042 for Market Street service
The Ballard light rail is not dead, according to Seattle City Councilmember and Sound Transit Board Member Dan Strauss.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Washington has run out of cash': Curley analyzes the state's $614 million misconduct payout crisis
Washington’s payouts and legal costs for government misconduct have grown to an all-time high, notching $614 million in the past fiscal year.
'He should just go back to Europe': Jake responds to Rick Steves' support for Washington's millionaires' tax
Jake urges Rick Steves to reconsider as WA income tax heads for the November ballot. Discover their perspectives on this key issue.
'Be careful what you wish for': Ursula warns Leavenworth residents as they complain of sky-high tourism
Leavenworth faces challenges as tourism surges, prompting residents to voice concerns over its impact on their community.
'Did she say anything at all?' Jake gives Wilson's delivery a B+ as KIRO reporter warns her messaging is 'eroding trust'
KIRO host Jake Skorheim gave Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson a B+ for her delivery at Friday's news conference.
'I'm the one who told him': Gee reveals he broke the news to former SPD chief that Katie Wilson was pushing him out
KIRO host Gee Scott revealed he was the one who broke the news to now-former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes that he was going to be asked to resign.
Harger: The Seattle Times wants to ban the Blue Angels. I've changed my mind. They're right
Thanks to The Seattle Times' editorial board, I've changed my mind. The Blue Angels don't belong in modern Seattle. Not because they're loud. Not because they're military. Because they're just too exciting.
Seattle Sports
‘He was loved here’: M’s pitchers reflect on Luis Castillo’s impact
The veteran starter, who was traded Saturday, helped bring along many members of Seattle's pitching staff.
Seahawks’ 1st-round pick Jadarian Price aims to prove his worth
The Notre Dame product figures to play a significant role in Seattle's offense as a rookie.
Recap: Mariners beat Twins 7-6 for series win
Colt Emerson delivered a walkoff single and Cal Raleigh hit a three-run homer.
Colt Emerson’s first career walkoff lifts Mariners over Twins
After the M's surrendered a six-run lead, rookie Colt Emerson delivered the clutch hit for a series win.
MLB Trade Deadline: Dodgers land Tarik Skubal, Rays get Freddy Peralta
The two-time defending champion Dodgers added a two-time Cy Young winner to their star-studded roster.
Watch: Drayer breaks down Mariners’ Luis Castillo trade
Seattle Sports M's insider Shannon Drayer on what the team got in return for Luis Castillo and his impact on this era of Seattle baseball.
Seattle Red
Rantz: KING 5 invented another ICE scandal in a parking lot; it was a man getting into a different car
KING 5's Sharon Yoo turned a routine ICE detainee transfer in an Edmonds church lot into an outrage story without naming the detainee or asking ICE anything.
Forensic psychologist on Nancy Guthrie ransom notes: ‘They’re running out of leads’
Pima County released the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes at the six-month mark. A forensic psychologist tells Jason Rantz the second letter does not add up.
The impact of three U.S. Supreme Court rulings on free enterprise
This year's Supreme Court restored stability to markets and reined in the bureaucracy, writes Rob Natelson with the Mountain States Policy Center.
Rantz: South Seattle Emerald columnist labels Blue Angels, Seafair a racist assault on the South End
A South Seattle Emerald column calls Seafair a racist environmental crime. Jason Rantz says it's just one writer who stopped enjoying a boat race.
Soltys: 99.5% of doors are slamming on WA’s income tax
Covington's Kristina Soltys tells Jason Rantz why she's challenging Claudia Kauffman in the 47th District, from senior property taxes to crime and SR 516.
‘Amateur hour’ at Seattle City Hall as Mayor Katie Wilson bungles Shon Barnes exit
SPOG President Kent Loux says Mayor Katie Wilson's silence after the Shon Barnes firing leaked was amateur hour, and Seattle council members agree with him.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Seattle ranks sixth-most expensive city to own a car in the U.S.
Seattle is the sixth-most expensive city to own a car, a new study revealed. Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston rounded out the top five.
Ballard light rail 'not dead': Sound Transit targets 2042 for Market Street service
The Ballard light rail is not dead, according to Seattle City Councilmember and Sound Transit Board Member Dan Strauss.
Southbound SR 99 near Lynnwood reopens after fatal hit-and-run crash
A fatal hit-and-run car crash fully blocked southbound SR 99 early Thursday morning for several hours. By 9:45 a.m., the southbound part of the highway reopened.
MyNorthwest Weather
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?
'It's only rained once on Aug. 1 since 1985': Local meteorologist warns Seafair attendees that 'rare' rain is inbound
Meteorologist Scott Sistek is warning those who will attend 2026 Boeing Seafair Air Show that rare early August rain could be in play on Saturday.
Level 3 evacuation orders issued for areas of Entiat Valley of Chelan County for Little Giant Fire
Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuation orders have been issued for an area in Chelan County impacted by the Little Giant Fire.
MyNorthwest Politics
'I have a different window than they do': Wilson responds to council criticism over Barnes' departure as Andre Sayles named interim chief
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to remove Shon Barnes as chief of the Seattle Police Department.
Seattle Police Officers Guild praises interim chief appointment while criticizing mayor’s actions
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Andre Sayles to the Interim Chief role effective Friday.
Washington AG Nick Brown fights back against PSE's proposed 29% electric, 20% gas rate hikes
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is pushing back against proposed utility rate hikes from Puget Sound Energy (PSE).
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Youth Marine Foundation Names New CEO
Originally published on South Sound Business. The Youth Marine Foundation announced in a press release that it has appointed Sandesh Sadalge as its new chief executive officer. He will begin serving in the role on Aug. 3. Sadalge also is the Tacoma City Council representative for District 4, and has more than 20 years of […]
Kitsap Expands Support for Child Care Businesses
Originally published on South Sound Business. The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance recently released Kitsap Tools for Success, a new online toolkit designed to help current and prospective child care providers start, grow, and manage their businesses. Created in partnership with the Child Care Action Council, the resource brings together information on licensing, permitting, business planning, […]
What to Know About Bellevue's New Lime Scooters, Bikes
Originally published on 425. Together with Lime, the city of Bellevue is introducing shared electric scooters and bikes as a way to get around the Eastside town starting on Aug. 10. In the initial launch, 350 scooters, 50 e-bikes, and 100 seated gliders will be available to use. Riders can use the Lime app or […]
MyNorthwest History
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.
'Not something I take lightly': WA Democrats tap rainy day fund, proposed 'millionaire tax' to close budget gap
Washington Democrats reveal a supplemental budget plan addressing the deficit with a millionaire tax and rainy day fund usage.
National News
Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028
Maryland lawmakers will kick off a special session Monday to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028. The General Assembly will begin debate on a proposed constitutional amendment intended to give Democrats greater latitude to draw congressional maps favoring their […]
At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
With no background in coding, Faith Maeba, a psychology major, was reluctant when her mother first suggested she enroll in classes on artificial intelligence. But the senior at Virginia Commonwealth University began to see it differently as she looked into graduate psychology programs that explore human behavior in the workplace, which is quickly being upended […]
Trial of Massachusetts mom accused of killing her 3 children enters 2nd week of testimony
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — After an opening week of wrenching testimony and a jury trip to the home where Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, her murder trial resumes Monday with more testimony about the killings in a coastal Massachusetts town in 2023. Monday’s witnesses are expected to include police officers and doctors involved in […]
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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
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