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DEVELOPING: All lanes blocked on SB SR 167 in Renton after early morning collision
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Washington bars brace for ban on Canadian alcohol imports
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Weekend weather 'bad luck' continues: Rain and cooler air to return
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'Miss me with all of these plans on paper': Gee calls Seattle's gun violence strategies 'performative'
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'Humans must be in the loop': Seattle council questions AI tool used to divert 911 calls to nurse line
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Drivers on I-405 face more closures this week
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MyNorthwest News
Divers speak after discovering piles of electrocuted fish under I-90 bridge
Sound Transit is working to fix an electrical issue along the Crosslake Connection. The agency believes the issue was killing fish.
The man behind MOTO Pizza
Lee Kindell is looking to expand MOTO Pizza to several more locations throughout the greater Seattle area.
4 nights of lane restrictions on SR 18 over Tiger Mountain
WSDOT is starting a four-night surveying project over Tiger Mountain Summit that will reduce a 6-mile stretch of eastbound SR 18.
International Blvd. reopens after vactor truck tips over
A vactor truck tipped on its side, subsequently closing all southbound lanes on International Blvd. in SeaTac.
2 people critically injured after car crashes into utility pole, tree on Schuster Parkway in Tacoma
Two people were critically injured after a car crashed on Schuster Parkway in Tacoma.
Makkee Dessert bringing its sweet treats to downtown Bellevue
Makkee Dessert is opening in downtown Bellevue, marking the Chinese chain’s first location in the state.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'This is about greed': Gee says AI companies are gambling with humanity for profit
The people building artificial intelligence are now openly admitting they do not yet have a plan to control what they're creating.
'If I have to lay off a few administrators to get kids potatoes, I'm there': KIRO hosts spar over Seattle's universal free school meals
Every student in Seattle Public Schools can now receive free school meals, and KIRO host Spike O'Neill said the investment is worth every penny.
'It hits us in our pocketbooks': Spike breaks down the U.S.-Canada trade war's impact on WA
Spike O'Neill walked through both sides of the U.S.-Canada trade war and said the fallout is heading straight for Washington.
'It's a pretty big deal': Spike credits Apple for its first real innovation in years with the foldable iPhone
Spike O'Neill said he discovered Apple's new foldable iPhone by accident because he Googled a new phone for his wife. Now he's swamped with targeted ads.
'What are we willing to do?': Gee connects the Belltown shootings to a deeper problem rooted in poverty
Gee Scott spoke about three separate shootings in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood over Labor Day weekend leaving three people dead and its links to poverty.
Harger: Two blue cities decided dealers don't belong in recovery housing. Seattle hasn't
I've heard from people who've lived in permanent supportive housing in Seattle. Drugs move through the building around the clock, and staff look the other way.
Seattle Sports
3 things we learned from Seahawks’ opening win over Patriots
Here's what stood out from Seattle's thrilling comeback victory over New England.
Seahawks get ‘best games’ from backups in win over Patriots
Brock Huard and Dave Wyman shared their reactions to the Seahawks 13-10 win over New England.
Seahawks get ‘great news’ on Sam Darnold’s injury
Initial testing appeared to rule out a fracture for Seattle's QB, coach Mike Macdonald said.
Stacy on Seahawks: What I liked, didn’t love, and a big question after Week 1 win
Stacy Rost breaks down the Seattle Seahawks' 13-10 win over the New England Patriots in Week 1 of the NFL season.
Recap: Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times in 13-10 win over Patriots
Backup quarterback Drew Lock led two late scoring drives and the Seahawks intercepted Patriots QB Drake Maye three times in the fourth quarter.
Turning Point: Pritchett’s INT sparks Seahawks’ comeback win over the Patriots
The third-year corner's first career interception ignited a massive fourth quarter for Seattle.
Seattle Red
Wall Street Journal explains why WA income tax repeal could succeed this November
If the effort to repeal Washington's income tax succeeds this November, it could be due to outrage from homeowners, says a new piece in the Wall Street Journal.
Seattle’s tech industry has spurred an influx of foreigners. Here’s where the data says they are settling down
The tech industry has spurred an influx of foreign workers into the Seattle area over the last decade. Here's where the data says they are settling down.
Here’s how much Seattle taxpayers paid to hire former police chief Shon Barnes
Seattle taxpayers paid over $100,000 in the hiring and recruiting of former police Chief Shon Barnes, according to his contract obtained by The Center Square.
Portlanders are fed up with the city’s cost of living, new poll finds
A new poll found that roughly 7 in 10 Portland residents are dissatisfied with the city's cost of living and many still say the city is on the wrong track.
WA and Oregon receive ‘F’ grades for pro-worker polices: report
The Supreme Court's Janus decision in 2018 was a landmark victory for workers, but many states like Washington and Oregon still have progress to make.
Kirkland dad says the district let his fourth grader sit through a Pride lesson on surgery, then refused to let him opt out: lawsuit
A Kirkland father sued the Lake Washington School District in federal court after administrators refused to opt his son out of LGBTQ instruction at school.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Divers speak after discovering piles of electrocuted fish under I-90 bridge
Sound Transit is working to fix an electrical issue along the Crosslake Connection. The agency believes the issue was killing fish.
4 nights of lane restrictions on SR 18 over Tiger Mountain
WSDOT is starting a four-night surveying project over Tiger Mountain Summit that will reduce a 6-mile stretch of eastbound SR 18.
International Blvd. reopens after vactor truck tips over
A vactor truck tipped on its side, subsequently closing all southbound lanes on International Blvd. in SeaTac.
MyNorthwest Weather
National Preparedness Month: what western WA should get ready for this fall, winter
September is National Preparedness Month; the best time to prepare for whatever nature throws at us in the coming months is in advance.
A look at your Labor Day forecast
Labor Day Monday starts with a few showers and cloudy skies around Puget Sound.
Weekend weather: Mountain downpours and a few thunderstorms
An area of low pressure is still spinning over Oregon today and will be slowly moving across the PNW tomorrow.
MyNorthwest Politics
'We're outing our youngsters': WA Senator with nearly 40 years in law enforcement urges 'no' vote on Parents Bill of Rights
Washington voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve Initiative 001, which would restore the original text of the Parents Bill of Rights.
US banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada
The United States is banning the import of some dairy products and motorcycles from Canada along with most alcoholic beverages.
New gun violence reduction strategy moves forward at Seattle City Hall
The Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to advance a new gun violence reduction strategy.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Metropolitan Appliance to Make Eastside Debut
Originally published on 425. The showroom will feature live, fully working kitchen displays for customers to test out before purchase.
The man behind MOTO Pizza
Lee Kindell is looking to expand MOTO Pizza to several more locations throughout the greater Seattle area.
Seattle Real Estate Investor Buys Issaquah Apartment Complex
Originally published on 425. Timberlane Partners has acquired the 91-unit apartment community Vista Ridge for $37 million.
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
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies pledges $100M to cut US maternal mortality rate in half
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America, the bipartisan campaign founded by Olivia and Tom Walton’s nonprofit Heartland Forward, announced a $100 million pledge Thursday to make giving birth in the United States safer. The five-year commitment aims to cut the maternal mortality rate in the United States in half by 2031. “For millions of moms in […]
The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are
Kathryn Pilgrim knew the century-old Victorian she bought in Dunkirk, New York, came with old plumbing. She replaced pipes she suspected of containing lead and later installed a kitchen filter designed to remove heavy metals. But six years after buying the house, she still can’t be sure that her tap water is lead-free because she […]
Little Mercury may be shrinking faster than scientists expected
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A new study shows that little, wrinkly Mercury may be shrinking faster than expected, the cosmos’ version of a grape shriveling into a raisin under the sun. Scientists from the German Aerospace Center’s Institute of Space Research reported Thursday that Mercury’s shrinkage may be 30% greater than previously believed — […]
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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.
How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
The scammers share a playbook: Arrive uninvited, claim to see damage, start work before the homeowner has time to think. If you are a homeowner in the Puget Sound area, these seven steps can protect you from being a victim in the next scam.
June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
One in eight men will hear the words "you have prostate cancer" in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many men tend to overlook the importance of preventative care.