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I-5 shooter suspect arrested...

Bill Kaczaraba

Man accused of I-5 mass shooting told police he tried to get help

Charging documents are revealing more about the man accused of shooting at cars on I-5 in King and Pierce Counties Monday night.

Image: This undated family photo provided by the International Solidarity Movement on Friday, Sept....

The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

US woman killed by Israeli military was a recent UW grad

Soldiers in the Israeli military killed an American woman during a protest in the West Bank on Friday. The woman was a UW graduate.

Image: Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a news conferenc...

Associated Press

Judge delays Trump sentencing in hush money case until after November election

A judge agreed Friday to postpone the sentencing of Donald Trump in his hush money case until after the November election.

5-year-old everett...

Frank Sumrall

5-year-old dies after two-story fall from home in Everett

Firefighters rushed the 5-year-old boy to a hospital in Everett. He later died from his injuries at the hospital.

sexual abuse within juvenile detention...

Frank Sumrall

Nearly 200 victims sue WA for 'widespread' sexual abuse within juvenile detention

Nearly 200 people are suing the State of Washington due to ongoing "sexual abuse and degradation" within its juvenile detention system.

Photo: Pike Place Market in Seattle....

James Lynch

'Food is family:' Seattle Mayor Harrell releases revised Food Action Plan

On Thursday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released a revised Food Action Plan that will guide city departments over the next five years.

SeattleSports.com

WSU Cougars former head coach Mike Leach 2019...

The Associated Press

Mike Leach’s legacy, Hall of Fame debate in spotlight as WSU faces Texas Tech

With two of his former teams squaring off, Saturday is a chance to rekindle the Hall of Fame push for the late WSU Cougars coach Mike Leach.

Seattle Mariners Bryce Miller St. Louis Cardinals 2024...

The Associated Press

Miller pitches six strong frames, M’s beat Cardinals 6-1 for third straight win

Bryce Miller tossed six scoreless innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 for their third straight win.

Seattle Seahawks CBs Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen...

The Associated Press

Seahawks present steep challenge for Broncos rookie QB

Bo Nix's first NFL start comes at always-noisy Lumen Field against the Seattle Seahawks and Mike Macdonald's vaunted defensive scheme.

Seattle Seahawks Ryan Grubb 2024 rookie minicamp...

Zac Hereth

A stat to watch in Seahawks’ opener vs Broncos

Former NFL quarterback Brock Huard will be watching to see how Ryan Grubb's run-pass mix shakes out in his Seattle Seahawks debut.

Seattle Mariners hat and glove 2022...

Cameron Van Til

Mariners now have the most prospects in Baseball America’s Top 100

Michael Arroyo moved into Baseball America's Top 100 to give the Seattle Mariners eight top-100 prospects, the most of any organization.

Seattle Mariners...

Seattle Sports Video

Video: What do we need to see from Mariners in final month?

Seattle Sports' Bob Stelton answers five important questions about the Seattle Mariners as they attempt to chase down a playoff spot.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

trifles...

Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Set aside today’s trifles and join me at the beach?

My brain immediately forgot the small trifles and insignificant slights. They don’t actually matter, do they?

leaders...

Patti Payne

Patti Payne: The 17 lessons leaders have taught me, regardless of industry

I've learned important lessons from well-known national leaders, and even more from individuals who wouldn't be considered conventional leaders.

Image: Graffiti can be seen on the "Entering Seattle" sign on Interstate 5 south leaving Shoreline ...

Charlie Harger

Harger: 8,555 tags and counting: The unchecked graffiti problem on the Seattle freeways

Over 8,000 graffiti tags were found to be scrawled across the Seattle roadways during a recent count KIRO Newsradio completed.

KTTH Opinion

Photo: Students and parents walk off campus after a Georgia school shooting....

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Georgia school shooting becomes political ammo for Democrats, but Trump kept us safer

After a tragic school shooting in Georgia, Democrats have been quick to push misleading and downright false claims about gun violence.

Image: A tarp structure that resembles the White House in Washington, D.C., can be seen in Seattle ...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Homeless man erects White House encampment in Seattle

A homeless man has erected a White House encampment in Seattle. What does this say about city policies on homelessness?

COVID report...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Washington Department of Health releases radically racist, exclusionary COVID-19 report

The Washington State Department of Health released a COVID-19 report from community organizers. It's racist and promotes exclusion.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

Family celebrates the opening of the Lynnwood Light Rail extension. (Photo: Bill Kaczaraba: MyNorth...

Bill Kaczaraba

Tuesday marks first commute day for Snohomish County Light Rail

Tuesday will mark the first real commute day for Light Rail reaching into Snohomish County with four new stations added.

lynnwood light rail...

Chris Sullivan

It's a party: Light rail service begins in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline

Lynnwood better be ready for its closeup. Light rail service begins Friday, bringing thousands of new people in for a fast trip to Seattle.

Highway 2 labor day...

Nate Connors and Charlie Harger, KIRO Newsradio

How to navigate US 2 and avoid backups this Labor Day weekend

As the Labor Day weekend approaches, WSDOT is encouraging travelers using Highway 2 are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid congestion.

MyNorthwest Weather

summer weather...

Ted Buehner

Surge of hot summer weather to come before autumn equinox

Days are getting shorter, sunsets are at 7:45 p.m. and the autumnal equinox is just a few weeks away, but dont fret as summer weather remains.

Photo: The warmer and drier weather is coming back soon. Here, the sun shines in Seattle' Eastlake ...

Ted Buehner

Is summer over in Western Washington? Nope, a bit more is coming this week

The good news is summer is not over, but there will be one more blip in the upcoming return to summer weather in Washington.

Man walks with umbrella along Eastlake in Seattle. (Photo: Bill Kaczaraba/MyNorthwest)...

Bill Kaczaraba

Summer's not over yet, but it'll be wet and cool this weekend

Summer's not over yet, but folks in Washington will see a wet and cool weekend, meteorologist Kirby Cook said.

MyNorthwest Politics

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The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

US woman killed by Israeli military was a recent UW grad

Soldiers in the Israeli military killed an American woman during a protest in the West Bank on Friday. The woman was a UW graduate.

Photo: Hunter Biden, center, and his wife Melissa Cohen Biden, arrive in federal court for jury sel...

Associated Press

Hunter Biden enters surprise guilty plea to avoid tax trial months after his gun conviction

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges in a surprise move that spares his family another likely painful criminal trial.

Public Lands Commissioner...

Frank Sumrall

Public Lands Commissioner primary race decided by less than 50 votes following recount

Two weeks later, the race for Public Lands Commissioner is still undecided as just 16 votes separate second place from third place.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

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Paul Holden

Football is back! Also cider tastings, cat videos, festivals and more this weekend

The Seattle Seahawks returning to Lumen Field on Sunday is only one of many things going on this weekend in Western Washington.

Photo: Greg Miller, CEO of Kinda Funny, speaks at San Diego Comic Con in 2018....

Paul Holden

Why are video games cool? CEO of Kinda Funny gives his answer, offers creator advice

I got the chance to meet Greg Miller, a big name in the world of video game media and one of the co-founders of Kinda Funny.

Image: Ringo Starr, seen playing at the Seattle Center Coliseum, made quite an impression on Ned Ha...

Feliks Banel

Eyewitness recounts Beatles' arrival at Sea-Tac Airport

A gentleman who was born and raised in Seattle read our last Beatles story and got in touch. He was there at Sea-Tac Airport back in 1964.

MyNorthwest History

Image: Ringo Starr, seen playing at the Seattle Center Coliseum, made quite an impression on Ned Ha...

Feliks Banel

Eyewitness recounts Beatles' arrival at Sea-Tac Airport

A gentleman who was born and raised in Seattle read our last Beatles story and got in touch. He was there at Sea-Tac Airport back in 1964.

Plaques created in the 1990s by the City of Sumner to honor longtime local families and donors will...

Feliks Banel

Feliks Banel: Feuding families and overnight campers vie for Sumner’s historic tiles

Nick Biermann contacted KIRO Newsradio earlier this week about an unusual event scheduled to take place on Mon. Sept. 9 at Sumner City Hall.

NOAA Weather Radio...

Feliks Banel

Feliks Banel: Human hands - and ears - help NOAA’s radio robot get place names right

The NOAA Weather Radio robot voice pronounces the names of local communities correctly because human hands and ears are at work.

National News

Associated Press

2-year-old boy fatally stabbed by older brother in Chicago-area home, police say

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A 2-year-old boy was fatally stabbed by his 6-year-old brother in Joliet, Illinois, police said. The child suffered multiple stab wounds from a kitchen knife inside a home Friday afternoon and later was pronounced dead at a hospital, Joliet police said. Their mother called 911 and told police she was at […]

FILE - A Mega Millions ticket is seen as a person makes a purchase inside a convenience store, Aug....

Associated Press

Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $800 million

BOSTON (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $800 million with a cash option of $401.8 million for Tuesday’s drawing after no one matched all the winning numbers for Friday night’s drawing. The jackpot was last won in Illinois on June 4 with a ticket valued at $552 million. Only two […]

FILE - Gov. Tim Walz signs into law a sweeping package of police accountability measures in St. Pau...

Associated Press

Takeaways from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's response to violence after George Floyd's murder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be the Democratic vice presidential candidate has revived the debate over how he handled the biggest crisis of his political career. Minneapolis and St. Paul erupted after a white Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd. The Black man’s murder in 2020 sparked a […]

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MyNorthwest Staff

Anacortes: The ultimate summer water adventure destination

Anacortes is perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. With charming shops, delightful dining and a plethora of entertaining activities.

Photo: Washington Make-A-Wish volunteers help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses....

Julia Dallas

'Expanding your family:' Washington Make-A-Wish seeks volunteers amid record numbers

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington is on track for a record number of wishes, however, to do that it will need help from volunteers.

Photo: A Seattle pest control professional looks for signs of pests....

Julia Dallas

Seattle pest control company pioneers 'rat birth control' method

Sounds of scratching, gnawing or rustling in your home at night could be signs it could be time to call pest control.