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‘They just want good government’: Pierce County Council candidate says voters are tired of us-versus-them politics
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Rebecca Saldaña remains far ahead of Toshiko Hasegawa in King County Council race
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‘People's bills got bigger than their bigotry’: Political analyst explains Democrats’ election surge
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Kim Schrier maintains early advantage over Spencer Meline in WA-8 race
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Adam Smith keeps commanding lead over Doug Basler in WA-9 results
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Trump-endorsed McKinney continues to lead Duresky in WA District 4 to replace Newhouse
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MyNorthwest News
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s lead over John Braun barely budges in updated District 3 results
Democratic incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez leads Republican challenger John Braun in initial results for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Parents’ bill of rights initiative I-001 still trails in early returns
Initial results show Initiative 001 narrowly trailing, with 52.77% of votes counted opposed and 47.23% in favor. The measure seeks to restore the original 2024 parents’ bill of rights by undoing changes made by the Washington Legislature last year.
I-638 continues to lead in updated results, would bar transgender girls from girls’ school sports
Initiative 638 narrowly led in initial results, with 56.74% of votes counted in favor and 43.26% opposed. If approved, it would bar transgender girls from girls’ school sports.
Renton pulls plug on Flock camera contract amid privacy debate
Over two dozen Flock Safety licenses within the City of Renton expired on Monday and were not renewed after a year long debate.
After canceled debate, Mosqueda leads in King Co. District 8 race against Duda
Incumbent Teresa Mosqueda leads political newcomer Nick Duda in the latest vote returns for the King County Council District Eight seat.
Washington millionaires' tax survives early I-645 vote as Gov. Ferguson, Brian Heywood trade shots
Washington's biggest tax fight in decades, over the millionaires' tax, is shifting from the ballot box to the courtroom.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: Voters fired Republicans in D.C. and doubled down on Democrats in Olympia
Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate. As of Wednesday, they’d won 228 House seats and led in 34 more. They’d won at least 54 Senate seats.
‘They just want to work around it’: Jake and Spike square off over WA’s push to bypass the Electoral College
Jake and Spike debate WA joining a compact to bypass the Electoral College and award its electoral votes to the national popular vote winner.
‘The state said, pound sand’: Jake and Spike clash over election integrity as court revives DOJ ballot requests
A federal appeals court ruling on Election Day restarted the argument between Jake and Spike over noncitizen voting and trust in elections.
‘I don’t believe you’: Ursula slams Mayor Wilson’s RV permit veto as Gee questions the cost
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson vetoed the centerpiece of the Seattle City Council's plan to crack down on RVs parked on city streets.
‘Why are you being hyperbolic?’: Jake and Spike challenge Seattle Mayor Wilson reasoning for RV permit veto
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s opposition to an RV permitting program drew criticism from Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill, while explaining legislation concerns.
‘It was closer than any Seahawk third down attempt last night’: Jake and Spike react to firework scare, Seahawks loss
A firework narrowly misses military helicopter during the Seahawks’ pregame flyover firework.
Seattle Sports
What was different for Mariners in this manager search
President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto highlighted some key differences between Seattle's search for a skipper in 2015 and '26.
Matty Beniers’ OT goal lifts Kraken past Flames 2-1
Matty Beniers scored in overtime and Joey Daccord made 25 saves as Seattle beat Calgary 2-1.
Jason Kanzler ready to ‘ride the lightning’ as Mariners’ new manager
"I would like to ride the lightning with this team, in this city," the new M's skipper said at his introductory press conference.
Seahawks Injury Report: Lock limited, Nwosu makes progress
Backup QB Drew Lock, who Seattle plans to start in place of injured Sam Darnold, was limited as he continues to deal with an elbow injury.
New Mariners skipper finds 2 ways to endear himself to fans
Jason Kanzler gave two answers that make it seem like he will fit right in with the Pacific Northwest during his introductory press conference.
Seahawks sign quarterback following Darnold’s injury
Adrian Martinez was a five-year college starter at Nebraska and Kansas State and was the United Football League's 2024 MVP.
Seattle Red
Another Seattle favorite falls as Revel announces closure weeks before the city’s minimum wage jumps to $22.14
Revel, the acclaimed Korean restaurant in Fremont, will close December 20 after 16 years, joining a growing list of Seattle restaurants calling it quits.
Falling Demand, Rising Fees: Why Seattle’s Permitting Model is Broken
Seattle's construction has plummeted, yet SDCI permit fees are up 39%. Right-sizing staff and adopting AI can lower housing costs and restart growth.
Bob Ferguson continues to drag feet on federal education tax credit as deadline looms
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson still hasn't decided if he is going to enroll his state into a federal education tax credit program with the deadline just two months away.
Trump Administration awards $16 million to four local agencies in Oregon for street safety projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted four local government agencies in Oregon $4 million each to improve street safety.
Washington Democrats spent the year warning about AI. Everett just used it to cut permit waits by five months
Everett will launch an AI permit tool in 2027 that could cut ADU wait times from 252 days to 90, even as Washington Democrats push to rein in AI.
Washington is now the eighth most expensive state to open a business, and Idaho is $26,000 cheaper next door
Washington is the eighth most expensive state to open a storefront business at $148,325, a new study finds, as voters decide on I-645 and the income tax.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
No snow, but chains required: WSP checks trucks on Snoqualmie Pass
WSP is conducting a chains emphasis patrol over Snoqualmie Pass on Tuesday and Wednesday.
I-5 express lanes reopen southbound after delays caused by signals issue
Even though Revive I-5 finished-up Sunday night and all lanes of northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge opened earlier than expected, the express lanes did not return to normal.
WSDOT completes Tacoma Narrows Bridge repairs one week early
Pierce County commuters were handed some good news when WSDOT announced that it had completed repairs on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
MyNorthwest Weather
November’s ‘big dark’ begins with dry weather before rain returns to western WA
Welcome to November, historically the wettest month of the year. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport averages 6.31 inches of rain during the month.
Washington falls back Sunday as debate over clock changes continues
It is that time of year again — time to fall back. Yes, it is time to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Season’s first snowfall blankets Cascades, but El Niño could limit winter snowpack
The season’s first mountain snowfall brought several inches of snow to the Cascades overnight.
MyNorthwest Politics
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s lead over John Braun barely budges in updated District 3 results
Democratic incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez leads Republican challenger John Braun in initial results for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Parents’ bill of rights initiative I-001 still trails in early returns
Initial results show Initiative 001 narrowly trailing, with 52.77% of votes counted opposed and 47.23% in favor. The measure seeks to restore the original 2024 parents’ bill of rights by undoing changes made by the Washington Legislature last year.
I-638 continues to lead in updated results, would bar transgender girls from girls’ school sports
Initiative 638 narrowly led in initial results, with 56.74% of votes counted in favor and 43.26% opposed. If approved, it would bar transgender girls from girls’ school sports.
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
After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Now, the newly empowered Democratic Party is putting the issue front and center as its leaders chart their course for investigations and policymaking. Senior Democrats in both chambers of Congress have […]
‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed's historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Campaigning relentlessly across Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed didn’t highlight the possibility that he could become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. But with victory in hand, he savored his triumph over the vitriol aimed at him and his fellow Muslim Americans. “They tried to demonize people because of how they […]
House fire in Brooklyn kills 6 people and injures 7, more than 200 firefighters respond
NEW YORK (AP) — Six people died in a fire that barreled through a two-story home in New York early Thursday and seven others were injured, including three firefighters, the city’s fire department said. Heavy fire was reported in the row frame building at 1:40 a.m. in Brooklyn. More than 200 first responders reported to […]
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'The cold snap doesn't create the problem': Home Comfort Alliance releases 2026 Seattle furnace cost guide
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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