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NEW: Which movies are in Washington theaters and where you should see them
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Pot shops remain high target for smash-and-grabs, armed robbery
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Pilot killed in plane crash near Arlington Municipal Airport
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Study: Washington is second-lowest tipping state in nation
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Tacoma police warn of scammers asking for donations for Manny Ellis trial
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First lady Jill Biden talks up Fred Hutch’s cancer research during Seattle visit
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Biden deal with tribes promises $200M for Columbia River salmon reintroduction
The Biden administration has pledged over $200 million toward reintroducing salmon in the Upper Columbia River Basin in an agreement with tribes that includes a stay on litigation for 20 years.
Police: Fentanyl pills being sold for as little as 40 cents in Seattle
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the CDC.
Salmonella outbreak in North Seattle linked to Vietnamese restaurant
Public Health Seattle-King County is investigating a salmonella outbreak at the CrackleMi Café in Seattle.
Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds $100,000 in gold bars, prosecutors say
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife have been indicted on charges of bribery.
New lawsuit filed in fatal 2022 Whidbey Island plane crash
A new lawsuit has been filed over 2022's floatplane crash into Whidbey Island's Mutiny Bay, following three other lawsuits that were filed in late August.
Lummi Nation cancels weekend tribute to Tokitae due to 'overwhelming week of grief'
The Lummi Nation has decided to cancel this weekend's tribute to Tokitae due to what they say is an "overwhelming week of grief."
Seattle Sports
How does Andy Dalton change things for the Seahawks in Week 3?
Rather than face No. 1 pick Bryce Young, the Seattle Seahawks will go against Andy Dalton when they face the Carolina Panthers in Week 3.
Rangers back atop AL West after 8-5 win in opener over Mariners
The Texas Rangers jumped out to an early lead and held on for an 8-5 win over the Seattle Mariners in the opener of the key AL West series.
WSU, Oregon State hope to get answers in next month on Pac-12’s future
WSU and Oregon State believe they will have infor in the next 30 days to evaluate whether it makes sense to rebuild under the Pac-12 brand.
Morosi: The most likely outcome for Mariners over final 10 games
MLB Network's Jon Morosi shared what he thinks of the Seattle Mariners and their remaining games and the American League playoff race.
Cross out, Metcalf among 7 Seahawks questionable vs Panthers
The Seattle Seahawks have a very lengthy and notable injury list ahead of Sunday's Week 3 matchup with the Carolina Panthers.
Where to find Mariners-Rangers, Seahawks-Panthers on the radio
Here is everything you need to know about listening to the Seattle Mariners vs Rangers and Seattle Seahawks vs Panthers this Sunday.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Mayor scolded for calling 911 on 'far right-wing' signature gatherers
Not only were the petitioners acting lawfully while promoting mainstream views, it wasn't an emergency and should not have resulted in a call to 911.
'All clear' given after suspicious package found outside Seattle Police West Precinct
A suspicious package with powder was found outside of the Seattle Police Department's West Precinct Wednesday.
Rantz: NewsBreak app striking 'conservative' opinions it doesn't like
NewsBreak's X account messaged me in June, asking if I was interested in posting my content to their website and app. I was interested.
Rantz: ACLU of Wash. mad Marysville leaders may put criminals in jail
To Jazmyn Clark, a program director for the ACLU of Washington, jailing someone who keeps breaking the law is a draconian move.
GOP lawmaker pushes for $100 in gas relief for registered drivers
The Carbon Auction Relief (CAR) payment program would send excess revenue collected from carbon auctions directly to registered drivers within the state.
Rantz: Seattle, Tacoma leaders should take notes from Spokane on crime
Seattle is on pace for record-high homicides, and not a week goes by where there isn't some significant crime out of Tacoma
Dave Ross
Ross: Study shows aging effects of sugar
My family informs me that no one wants to hear any more studies about sugar, because they've already heard enough.
Ross: New research confirms what we all know about school lunches
From time to time, we'll hear about scientific studies that, after careful research, will rediscover something everybody knew 50 years ago.
Ross: Mitt Romney leaving politics unveils an intimidating truth
Mitt Romney that he will not run for reelection in 2024. Kind of a surprise since he’s only 76. Which, as Senators go, is barely middle age.
Ross: Parking duplicity or an honest mix-up in SoDo
We recently went to see the Immersive Van Gogh Experience in Sodo, which is right next to a parking lot that charges $15 for two hours.
Ross: I'm tired of graffiti, we need nightly paint truck patrols
It's time for nightly paint truck patrols up and down the breakdown lanes on I-5. Trucks equipped with night vision cameras, and side-mounted paint nozzles.
Ross: It’s probably too late to stop universal face recognition
I tend to forget names, and I also tend to run into people I’ve never met who somehow know my name, so it’s only right I should be able to return the favor.
Gee & Ursula
Ursula: Does everyone deserve a second chance? It's complicated
Seattle chef Edouardo Jordan, once a national media darling after winning two prestigious James Beard awards, appeared on the Gee and Ursula show Tuesday.
Accused chef Edouardo Jordan 'wants to be accountable,' reopens restaurant
On June 13, 2021, a Seattle Times article came out where five women alleged that Jordan had groped them at work.
Doug Baldwin looks to foster 'connected community' with food bank volunteers
With local food banks struggling to find volunteers and gather donations, a Seahawks legend is taking action.
Gee & Ursula: Police culture to blame for comments on woman killed by SPD car
Controversial body camera footage from an SPD officer responding to the scene of a woman killed in a crosswalk was released Monday.
Ursula: More work needs to be done to transform Seattle Police Department
"Culturally, something is not right within SPD and its leadership," KIRO Newsradio's Ursula Reutin says.
Ursula: Stop giving criminals a free pass
As we are dealing with record high violent crime in much of our region, the decision to release a suspected felon, without bail, is especially infuriating.
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Seattle Traffic
Left lane camping rule doesn't apply to express toll lanes
It's been eight years since the 405 Express Toll Lanes opened, and there continues to be confusion over whether the left lane camping rule applies.
Felony traffic crimes continue to skyrocket in King County
Washington state is coming off back-to-back record years for fatal crashes, and the aggressive and risky behavior behind the wheel isn't letting up.
Construction has returned to I-5 through JBLM
Just when you thought it was safe to get on Interstate 5 south of Tacoma, the construction workers, heavy machinery and lane closures are back.
I-405 shuts down again this weekend
Interstate 405 will be a no-go all weekend between Coal Creek Parkway in Factoria and Sunset Boulevard in Renton.
Thousands of fish removed from the Hylebos Creek
Just out of sight, thousands of small animals and fish were removed from Hyelbos Creek in Fife to restore nearly 200 acres of habitat.
A reminder: Get your trailer out of the left lane
We're rolling into the final holiday weekend of the summer, and we know you're already hooking up your trailer to get ready.
Feliks Banel: NW History and All Over The Map
Memories of the magical 2013 Seahawks season refuse to fade
Sometimes, we can't help but look back at Seahawks history. It was a decade ago when the magical 2013 season unfolded and culminated in a Super Bowl title.
When the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge almost became a “$13 million parking lot”
Commuters know it, they love it, they can’t live without it. Yes, it’s the Interstate 5 Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle
Time to create a ‘National Aviation Heritage Area’ in the Pacific Northwest?
The countdown is on to mark the centennial in 2024 of the Around-The-World Flight that began and ended at what’s now Magnuson Park on Lake Washington.
'He did everything in Seattle sports': The career of 'S. Royal Brougham Way' namesake
"He's one of the most important figures in Seattle sports history," Daivd Eskenazi said about Royal Brougham.
Mutual Fish closing: Customers were hooked for more than 75 years
Unfortunately, the sign on the door at Mutual Fish Company at 2335 Rainier Avenue South in Seattle doesn’t say “GONE FISHIN,’” it says, “STORE CLOSING.”
'Charlie Browning is still first-downing' and other Husky novelty songs
As UW Husky football kicks off its final Pac-12 season it’s a perfect excuse to look and listen back to some old local novelty songs.