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Rantz: ‘Pro-Democracy’ WA Democrats tried to stop Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballot access
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Get ready for a more costly commute as SR 520 toll rates go up Thursday
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Latest recall for Ford, Mazda vehicles comes with a ‘Do Not Drive’ warning
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A teen was falling asleep during a Detroit courtroom field trip. She ended up in cuffs and jail clothes
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John and Jake: Duke basketball legend Coach K saves Yelm sports teams
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High-speed crash at 100 mph results in fatal collision in Pierce County
TOP STORIES
'Horrific:' Blind man stabbed in Seattle apartment building
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MyNorthwest News
Alaska Airlines flight attendants reject tentative contract
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QUESTION OF THE DAY
MyNorthwest News
Why didn't Washington make the top 20 in best states to live?
In a recent ranking of the best states to live in, Washington state failed to make the top 20 despite its strong performance in key areas.
2 women rescued from human trafficking at Bellingham massage parlor
Two human trafficking victims were found and rescued in Bellingham by law enforcement Tuesday morning after police investigated a massage parlor.
Police investigate deadly shooting at Seattle 7-Eleven
Seattle Police Department officers are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred around 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Alleged infamous Seattle graffiti vandal faces felony charge
An alleged Seattle graffiti vandal is now facing felony charges. Police said they found the suspect with the help of social media.
Proposed law to combat Aurora crime met with controversy: 'Violence will escalate'
Seattle's Public Safety Committee heard from experts and the public about a newly proposed ordinance designed to curb sex trafficking and gun violence along Aurora.
Betting on kids sports: Little League World Series wagering rising in popularity
BetOnline announced the Little League World Series tournament will be available to gamble on through its sportsbook.
SeattleSports.com
Mariners blow late lead, fall to Tigers on 10th-inning walkoff
DETROIT (AP) — Akil Baddoo’s pinch-hit double in the 10th inning gave the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. Detroit Tigers 3, Seattle Mariners 2 (10 innings): Box score The teams were playing for the fifth time in eight days. The Tigers won two of three in Seattle […]
Robles can earn up to $22.25 million in new deal with Mariners
Outfielder Víctor Robles can earn up to $22.25 million over the next three seasons under his contract extension with the Seattle Mariners.
Video: #DeepThoughts with Dave Wyman: Linebacker edition
Dave Wyman (Wyman & Bob – weekdays 2-7p) traveled to Nashville for a joint practice between the #Seahawks and the Tennessee #Titans where he shared some Deep Thoughts while observing the Seattle linebackers on the practice field.
What Wyman saw at Seahawks’ joint practice with Titans
Dave Wyman shares his takeaways from the Seattle Seahawks' joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday in Nashville.
Why Seahawks rookie Byron Murphy II already has insiders raving
A pair of ESPN NFL insiders shared why Seattle Seahawks rookie Byron Murphy II impressed in his preseason debut. Bump and Stacy broke it down.
Passan’s view on ‘unprecedented’ extension for Mariners’ Victor Robles
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan weighs in on the Seattle Mariners giving Victor Robles a two-year contract extension.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Angela Poe Russell: The Olympic moment that spoke volumes about America
During an election year when things can feel so ugly and folks are strained financially, this is a nice reminder that we are doing some good stuff here.
Ross: Political rallies' crowd size, who's faking it and who's complaining about it
But the Olympics is entertainment, so it doesn’t bother me. Faking crowd size for political gain, however, would be election tampering and it needs to stop.
Angela Poe Russell: Sidewalks in disrepair hurt WA's disabled community
Only half of the sidewalks in Washington currently comply with ADA standards, hurting the handicapped community that calls Washington home.
KTTH Opinion
'Where Kids Should Play, But Addicts Stay': A Jason Rantz poem about a Seattle park in disarray
Jason Rantz was inspired to write a snarky poem after seeing a park near his home get taken over by homeless drug addicts.
Rantz: Why won't Chris Vance, clinging to relevance with Republicans for Kamala Harris, just go away?
When will Chris Vance go away? He's now clinging for relevance by volunteering in "Republicans for Kamala Harris."
Rantz: AG Bob Ferguson kept secret his donor's lawsuit against initiatives in 'highly unusual' deceit
Attorney General Bob Ferguson secretly handled lawsuits aimed at nullifying voter-backed initiatives without notifying interested parties.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Lanes reopen on I-5 in Federal Way after police push flipped car
The lanes reopened just after 8 a.m., but the crash caused a nine-mile backup. As of this reporting, most of the backup traffic has dissipated.
Light rail to Lynnwood means big changes for Community Transit
Transit riders are rejoicing at the opening of Sound Transit's light rail expansion into Lynnwood, but it will come with a price.
I-90 work creates lengthy backups for travelers heading to Eastern Washington
Work on I-90 created lengthy backups for drivers headed to Eastern Washington this week. KIRO Newsradio traffic has the latest.
MyNorthwest Weather
Warm summer weather on pause for brief stretch of cooler temperatures
Ready for some cooler summer weather? This week will involve temperatures ranging from the mid-60s into the 70s.
Hazy skies seen in South King County as wildfire smoke elevated from nearby fires
Residents of South King County woke up to a hazy morning, with the sky painted in shades of gray. Wildfires are to blame.
Dog days of summer have arrived in Washington
The calendar has rolled over into August, putting Washington in what is often called the "dog days" of summer.
MyNorthwest Politics
RFK Jr., Stein make state presidential ballot: Multiple parties qualify for general election
A total of nine nominations by minor parties and independent candidates have qualified for Washington's General Election Ballot.
PNW tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help them
Coastal Pacific Northwest tribes see some of the most severe climate change effects but face bureaucratic barriers to get government funds.
'Disturbing:' Supporters stunned to hear of failed legal effort to kill ballot initiatives
The state's Supreme Court issued two rulings dismissing lawsuit appeals brought to attempt to stop certifying the ballot initiatives.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Why didn't Washington make the top 20 in best states to live?
In a recent ranking of the best states to live in, Washington state failed to make the top 20 despite its strong performance in key areas.
With help of a Hall of Fame coach, John, Jake raise money to save Yelm sports programs
Last week, Yelm Community Schools announced cuts for sports programs. The district plans to cut all high school and middle school C-teams.
Betting on kids sports: Little League World Series wagering rising in popularity
BetOnline announced the Little League World Series tournament will be available to gamble on through its sportsbook.
MyNorthwest History
Charles Cross, acclaimed biographer of Hendrix, Cobain, dies at 67
The work of Charles R. Cross, well-known biographer of Pacific Northwest musical icons, will no doubt outlast all of us who mourn his unexpected passing.
96-year-old WSU Press will not close, will become part of WSU Libraries
University officials confirmed Friday KIRO Newsradio's reporting that operations of WSU Press are no longer slated to cease.
Iconic Hawaii Mars Water Bomber set to make final flight
When a firefighting aircraft makes its final flight on Sunday, BC residents will see the Hawaii Mars Water Bomber.
National News
UN envoy says South Sudan is not ready to hold its first post-independence elections in December
South Sudan is not ready to hold its first post-independence elections in December and political players are discussing whether voting should be held this year, the U.N.’s top envoy in the troubled African country said Wednesday. Nicolas Haysom told the U.N. Security Council that the consultations make it difficult to treat the election date of […]
The president of Columbia University has resigned, effective immediately
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned effective immediately, the head of the prestigious New York university announced in a message to the university community on Wednesday. In her statement, she acknowledged the protests that roiled the campus this year, along with others worldwide, factored into her decision. “This period has taken […]
Wally Amos, 88, of cookie fame, died at home in Hawaii. He lost Famous Amos but found other success
HONOLULU (AP) — Wallace “Wally” Amos, the creator of the cookie empire that took his name and made it famous and who went on to become a children’s literacy advocate, has died. He was 88. Amos created the Famous Amos cookie empire and eventually lost ownership of the company — as well as the rights […]
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'Expanding your family:' Washington Make-A-Wish seeks volunteers amid record numbers
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Seattle pest control company pioneers 'rat birth control' method
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