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Two Puyallup corgis brutally attacked, owner now pushing for legislative changes
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'We want to hear the results': Gee, Ursula say millionaires' tax needs accountability as new estimate adds $400M to projections
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'People will die': Former King County Sheriff says Seattle's police staffing crisis goes far beyond Bite of Seattle
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Did you see it? Fireball lights up the sky over WA
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'Own it so they can't use it against you': Jake, Spike debate whether DUI arrest will sink Tacoma House candidate's campaign
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All lanes of SR 18 reopen after semi-truck, motorcycle collision near Tiger Mountain
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MyNorthwest News
Suspected arsonist arrested after setting fire near homes, Dairy Queen in North Spokane
A suspected arsonist was arrested Thursday morning in North Spokane after he allegedly set fire to a field near residences and a Dairy Queen.
5-year-old girl found dead in Graham with aggressive dog guarding her body
A five-year-old girl was found dead in Graham on Thursday after her grandmother reported her missing.
West Seattle light rail expansion delayed another 3 years
This is not what West Seattle transit riders wanted to hear. Light rail service to the neighborhood has been delayed again.
Firefighters spend hours tackling fire at South Seattle garbage warehouse
Seattle Fire Department crews spent much of the night and early morning responding to a trash fire at Seattle’s South Transfer Station.
Western WA is primed to burn as dry, warm conditions persist
Western Washington is dry, illustrated by all the brown unirrigated lawns and fields of dry grass. Much of Washington is also in moderate drought conditions.
From PlantCon to Get Sauced: Here's what's happening around Seattle this weekend
The final countdown of the summer is on, but we've got another great weekend of weather ahead in Seattle, so all the more reason to get out there!
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: 2 students, 1 bear, pastrami, and a dorm kitchen that needed 2 days of professional cleaning
Two Cornell students wanted to do some home cookin' in their communal dorm kitchen. These two guys wanted to make bear pastrami. Kind of complicated, but sure.
'It's about control': Jake and Spike spar over proposed Amazon delivery bill backed by NYC mayor
The New York City mayor is backing legislation that would force Amazon to directly employ its delivery drivers instead of using subcontractors.
'We can't become callous': KIRO hosts debate what a startup's departure to Texas says about Seattle's business climate
Another Seattle-area tech startup is heading to Texas, and Ursula Reutin and Angela Poe Russell say the region can't afford to shrug it off.
Ask Ursula: My cousin's daughter confided in me about her drug use, should I tell her mom?
I’m worried about my cousin’s daughter. She’s almost 17, and although our families haven’t been close, I had a chance to spend time with her.
'They were very aware': Phoebe Gates' startup faces federal fraud questions over cookie stuffing scheme
Messages reveal Phoebe Gates' knowledge of improper commission practices at their shopping company for months. She now could face up to 20 years in prison.
Harger: SPD described a Georgetown stabbing suspect down to his jacket. For the Bite of Seattle shooters? Nothing.
Here's what SPD has released about the shooters who opened fire into a crowd at the Bite of Seattle on July 26, killing two bystanders: nothing.
Seattle Sports
Seahawks’ DeMarcus Lawrence says 2026 will be his final season
The five-time Pro Bowl defensive end said 2026 will be the final season of his decorated 13-year NFL career.
Macdonald: Seahawks did ‘due diligence’ on CB Terrion Arnold
Mike Macdonald is confident in Seattle's vetting of the ex-Lions CB, who has agreed to sign with the team amid felony charges.
Mariners’ Colt Emerson to 10-day IL instead of Tacoma; Brock Rodden to debut
Colt Emerson has gone on the IL with wrist inflammation, and the Mariners will have a different rookie shortstop make his MLB debut Friday.
Salk: What’s enlightening about Seahawks going into this season
After watching every Seahawks game from their Super Bowl-winning season, Mike Salk found even more reason to be bullish on them this year.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold makes big climb in NFL Top 100
Darnold surged up to No. 21 on the annual list, which is voted on by players across the league.
3 reasons why Brock likes Seahawks’ Terrion Arnold signing
"I would sign off on this deal as well," Brock Huard said of Seattle's decision to reportedly sign the CB amid his legal issues.
Seattle Red
Delta adds second Seattle-Tokyo nonstop, ending Alaska’s grip on the route
Delta will add a second nonstop from Sea-Tac to Tokyo-Narita in March 2027, ending Alaska Airlines' hold on the route and escalating the Seattle fight.
‘Straight from his underground bunker in Idaho’: Brian Heywood torches Jay Inslee over income tax
Jay Inslee came out against Initiative 645 and Brian Heywood answered with a dozen nicknames, starting with 'The Grifter' in an underground Idaho bunker.
Seattle Parks lists night work as a concession to Leschi businesses. The restaurant getting the spotlights disagrees.
Blue Water Bistro owner Bart Evans says Seattle Parks expanded the Leschi construction footprint and told businesses they have no right to the public lot.
Rep. Baumgartner moves to ban wildfire betting after Spokane arson case
Rep. Michael Baumgartner says he will introduce a bill banning prediction markets from taking wildfire bets, citing Eastern Washington arson.
Everett police approved for CW reality show as the Herald revives old ‘Cops’ complaints
Everett's City Council approved a CW reality TV deal for police, while the Everett Herald tied the vote to years-old complaints about a different show.
Bob Ferguson’s office buried a climate data correction for weeks while agencies begged to come clean: report
Gov. Bob Ferguson's office sat on a correction to badly inflated Washington climate data for weeks, releasing it only after a conservative critic noticed.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
West Seattle light rail expansion delayed another 3 years
This is not what West Seattle transit riders wanted to hear. Light rail service to the neighborhood has been delayed again.
NB I-405 ramp to EB I-90 in Bellevue reopens hours after semi carrying garbage overturned
The northbound I-405 ramp to eastbound I-90 in Bellevue is fully blocked after a semi-truck carrying garbage overturned on the roadway.
Sound Transit looks to double cost of property acquisition, construction support services for West Seattle expansion
Sound Transit said it needs another $765 million to acquire property and prepare for the link extension to West Seattle, but the overall budget won't change.
MyNorthwest Weather
Western WA is primed to burn as dry, warm conditions persist
Western Washington is dry, illustrated by all the brown unirrigated lawns and fields of dry grass. Much of Washington is also in moderate drought conditions.
Alaska earthquake could send 20-foot tsunami waves to Washington coast in just 3.5 hours, new study warns
A new study from the Washington Geological Survey finds tsunami activity could last 24 hours or more, and the first wave might not be the biggest.
All evacuation levels lifted for Spokane Area Fires
Tuesday afternoon, fire officials lifted all remaining evacuations for the Spokane Area Fires.
MyNorthwest Politics
'She does not have a better window': Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle clashes with Mayor Wilson over Bite of Seattle response
Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson does not have a better read on public safety than the council.
'She's failed this city miserably': Seattle woman behind Mayor Wilson recall effort explains why she filed charges
Seattle resident files recall charges against Mayor Katie Wilson, citing public safety failures from the Bite of Seattle to the crisis on Aurora Avenue.
Renton City Council votes to cover Flock cameras after pausing their use
The City of Renton is moving to physically cover all 24 of its Flock automatic license plate recognition cameras.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Breakthrough Properties Buys Biomanufacturing Campus in Everett, Secures Lease
Originally published on 425 Business. Los Angeles-based Breakthrough Properties, a global life-science real estate developer, today announced it has acquired a biomanufacturing facility at 215 Shuksan Way in Everett and secured a separate 21-year lease for the entire campus with an undisclosed global biopharma company to create a U.S. manufacturing facility. Breakthrough, a joint venture […]
Everett Law Firm Adds New Attorney to Roster
Originally published on 425 Business. Law firm McKinley Irvin has hired attorney Tristen Key to join its Everett office. She brings more than 20 years of family law experience, representing clients throughout Snohomish County and surrounding communities. Key represents clients in divorce, child custody, parenting plans, child support, domestic violence, LGBTQ+ family law, relocation, and […]
Feel Good Friday: Wildfire Relief, a Medical Breakthrough, and STEM Education
Originally published on 425. Stemsci Opens New Location Stemsci this week hosted a grand-opening celebration for its new Bellevue location. Though the education nonprofit looks to make STEM learning accessible to all students, it puts a particular focus on inspiring girls and bringing more opportunities to underserved and underrepresented communities. Get more details about Stemsci […]
MyNorthwest History
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?
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.
National News
6 dead, including suspect, in series of killings in Michigan
MISSAUKEE COUNTY, MICH. (AP) — Five people were killed and a suspect is dead Friday after a series of killings that took place at two homes and a wooded area in Michigan, according to law enforcement. Michigan State Police were responding to reports of a shooting at a home in Missaukee County, about 169 miles […]
Maryland tax court voids digital ad tax, orders refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland state tax court has struck down the state’s first-in-the-nation tax on digital advertising and ordered state officials to repay the tax money already collected from big tech firms. The Maryland Tax Court said the tax violates the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act as well as the First Amendment and […]
US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints
NEW YORK (AP) — A civil rights agency accused of halting a sexual harassment case of behalf female prison guards is now blaming an administrative judge for doing so in error. A labor union and two female prison guards sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces employment anti-discrimination laws, for indefinitely suspending proceedings in […]
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