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Cooks, service workers...

Bill Kaczaraba

New Seattle minimum wage, non-taxable tips for 2025 announced

Starting January 1, 2025, all businesses in Seattle, regardless of size, will be required to pay employees a minimum wage of $20.76 per hour.

Photo: Southern Resident Killer whales L128 and L90....

Julia Dallas

Census reveals decline in Southern Resident killer whale population

The Southern Resident killer whale population is declining. The Center for Whale Research stated that its census revealed a drop from 75 orcas to 73.

Photo: International Aerospace Machinists union members march toward the union's hall to vote on a ...

Bill Kaczaraba

Machinists, Boeing return to the bargaining table

A new round of talks between Boeing and machinists, mediated by federal officials, will resume Monday, according to the company.

Vancouver earthquake...

Bill Kaczaraba

Another earthquake hits Pacific Northwest bringing total to 87 in past month

Early Friday morning, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Vancouver, British Columbia, according to the Pacific Northwest Sesmic Network.

Image: Federal Way police officers responding to a crime....

Steve Coogan

Teen, 17, arrested in April shooting death of 2-year-old child in Federal Way

Detectives arrested a teenager, 17, for the April shooting in an IHOP restaurant parking lot that left a two-year-old child dead.

seattle activist fentanyl...

Frank Sumrall

'This is 'Ozark'': High-profile Seattle activist linked to massive drug trafficking operation

The DOJ found a major fentanyl ring based in Renton was led by one family that included a high-profile, well-known Seattle-area activist.

SeattleSports.com

Seattle Seahawks Rayshawn Jenkins after fumble return New York Giants 2024...

Cameron Van Til

Watch: Rayshawn Jenkins makes franchise history with fumble-return TD

Seattle Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins had a franchise-record 102-yard fumble-return touchdown in the first quarter against the Giants.

Seattle Seahawks Uchenna Nwosu Giants 2022...

Cameron Van Til

4 key Seahawks defenders active after dealing with injuries

Boye Mafe and Byron Murphy II are out, but the Seattle Seahawks are still in much better shape on the injury front for Sunday's game.

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The Associated Press

AP Top 25: Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama takes big tumble after upset loss

It was a week of upheaval in The AP college football top 25 poll, with Texas returning to No. 1 following Vanderbilt’s monumental upset of Alabama.

Seattle Sounders GK Stefan Frei...

The Associated Press

Rusnák, Frei lead Sounders to 1-0 victory over Rapids

With the victory, the Seattle Sounders moved within two points of second-place Los Angeles FC in the Western Conference.

Seattle Mariners...

Zac Hereth

Where Mariners stand in latest MLB Pipeline update

The Seattle Mariners have five prospects in MLB Pipeline's top 100. Plus, two Seattle minor leaguers are recognized for standout seasons.

Seattle Seahawks Boye Mafe tackle San Francisco 49ers Christian McCaffrey 2023...

Cameron Van Til

Could schedule impact how Seahawks handle injury situation?

With the 49ers looming next Thursday, could that affect any of the Seattle Seahawks' injury-related decisions for Sunday's game vs the Giants?

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

hypocrisy...

Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Teaching kids about hypocrisy was way too easy this week

This week, I found myself explaining to our second and fifth graders what hypocrisy -- and what being a hypocrite -- is. First, I had to spell it for them.

Image: Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila can be seen in a recent photo....

Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Shopping malls are taking a stand against unruly teens

The signs are out there and they point to a problem: it appears teenagers are a big part of the issues at shopping malls.

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Charlie Harger

Harger: As violent crime drops nationally, Washington takes a wrong turn

Violent crime is down across the nation. It's a rare bit of good news these days. But here in Washington, it seems we're not getting the memo.

KTTH Opinion

Photo: King County District Judge Michelle Gehlsen decided to go easy on a suspect accused in a bru...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Judge Michelle Gehlsen goes easy on suspect who confessed to stabbing military vet to death

King County District Judge Michelle Gehlsen decided to go easy on a suspect accused in a brutal murder. But why?

Photo: Phantom Lake Elementary in Bellevue. The principal of the school said a swastika was a "symb...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Bellevue elementary school principal defends swastika in email to students, parents

The principal of Phantom Lake Elementary in Bellevue angered students after defending a swastika as a "symbol of peace."

Photo: Green Hill School in Chehalis....

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Three quarters of Green Hill School juvenile detention facility houses adults, not teens

Washington juvenile detention centers are meant to house juveniles who can be saved. Instead, they're holding adults who put kids at risk.

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boylston ave off-ramp...

Nate Connors

Peace and quiet ahead: Boylston Ave off-ramp to shut down for noise walls

This weekend's portion of the noise wall project is scheduled to close the Boylston Ave off-ramp at 7 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday.

Image: A life flight helicopter landed on I-5 north in Tumwater on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 after a ...

Steve Coogan

All I-5 north lanes are clear in Tumwater after being blocked due to 2 collisions

All of the I-5 north lanes in Tumwater were blocked Wednesday while emergency crews responded to two collisions involving eight vehicles.

Image: This map from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) shows a map of closu...

Steve Coogan

3 deputies injured after police chase closed US 2 in Snohomish County

A police chase caused the closure of US 2 between Snohomish and Monroe Tuesday morning, local officials stated.

MyNorthwest Weather

Vancouver earthquake...

Bill Kaczaraba

Another earthquake hits Pacific Northwest bringing total to 87 in past month

Early Friday morning, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Vancouver, British Columbia, according to the Pacific Northwest Sesmic Network.

Image: This screenshot captures the MyNorthwest earthquake tracker during the afternoon of Tuesday,...

Steve Coogan

Fourth earthquake in a week shakes up Western Washington

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed three earthquakes between magnitude 2.6 and 3.0 have hit Western Washington since Sunday.

Image: The sunset can be seen in at Ballinger Park in Mountlake Terrace on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024....

Ted Buehner

Sun sets on September: Why October may bring brilliant fall colors to Washington

As October is coming quick, the days continue to get shorter, the nights will grow longer and the fall colors may get more lively.

MyNorthwest Politics

Photo: A new indictment has been filed in an effort to convict Donald Trump of interfering with the...

Julia Dallas

New indictment undermines ruling that Trump's alleged crimes fall under presidential immunity

A new indictment gives supporting evidence that allegations against former president Donald Trump do not fall under presidential immunity.

Image: Republican vice presidential nominee Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential nom...

Steve Coogan

Vance more polished: KIRO, KTTH hosts react to the vice presidential debate

The KIRO Newsradio and KTTH hosts who offered their impressions of the vice presidential debate agreed JD Vance had a good evening.

Photo: Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a rally at York Exp...

Julia Dallas

Tim Walz to stop in Washington to boost fundraising efforts

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be visiting Washington for a private fundraiser. The event is scheduled for October 8 at 9 a.m. in Hunts Point.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

Photo: Oktoberfest in Washington....

Paul Holden

Weekend event digest: Oktoberfest, pumpkins and all things fall

The weekend is here and so is spooky season! Looks like we are in for a wet start to the weekend, but that shouldn't dampen your plans.

Grand Illusion theater...

Bill Kaczaraba

Grand Illusion cinema in Seattle's U District to relocate

The Grand Illusion cinema is looking for a new home after its current building was sold. Its current schedule runs through January, 2024.

Photo: Washington's Lottery said there are unclaimed prizes expiring....

Julia Dallas

Check your tickets! Unclaimed lottery prizes expire next month

You could have won thousands of dollars. Washingon's Lottery said there are unclaimed prizes expiring next month.

MyNorthwest History

Mount Adams...

Feliks Banel

All Over The Map: Unusual seismic activity and twisted name origins of Mount Adams

Mount Adams, the long-dormant volcano in Southwest Washington, recently experienced some unusual seismic activity.

A Renton-made Boeing B-29 bomber, one of the company's most recognizable aircraft, took part in aro...

Feliks Banel

Feliks Banel: Summoning Boeing history to help restore the company culture

We caught up with Boeing’s in-house historian, Mike Lombardi, who shared some perspective on the past and how it just might inform the future.

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

Feliks Banel

Corn mazes, Sumner plaques, Royer waterfront, and more updates

We have updates of recent All Over the Map stories including corn mazes, Sumner plaques, Mama's Mexican Restaurant, and more.

National News

Associated Press

Bear with 3 cubs attacks man after breaking into Colorado home

LAKE CITY, Colo. (AP) — A black bear with three cubs attacked a man in his Colorado home after they crashed in through a sliding glass door and he was unable to get them to leave. State wildlife managers killed all four bears after the attack Thursday night in Lake City, a southwestern Colorado town […]

Associated Press

Authorities are investigating after a Frontier Airlines plane lands with fire in one engine

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal authorities said Sunday that they are investigating the emergency landing of a Frontier Airlines plane in Las Vegas. The Federal Aviation Administration said Frontier Flight 1326 from San Diego with 190 passengers aboard was in the process of landing Saturday afternoon at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport when the […]

Associated Press

Minnesota man arrested after allegedly threatening to 'shoot up' synagogue

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man was arrested after allegedly threatening to “shoot up” a Minneapolis synagogue, officials announced on Saturday. Staff at Temple Israel reported to the Minneapolis Police Department on Sept. 11 that they had received several phone calls from a person threatening to “shoot up” the synagogue. Then on Thursday, a special […]

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Photo: The Mountains to Sound Greenways Trust is hosting a tree-planting fundraiser....

MyNorthwest Staff

Plant today, protect tomorrow: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust hosts fundraiser

The Mountains to Sound Greenways Trust is hosting a tree-planting fundraiser, helping create a sustainable future for local communities, wildlife and the planet.

Photo: Home Comfort Alliance recommends ways to create a home that embodies comfort, health, effici...

MyNorthwest Staff

Integrating 'good CHEE' to create balance, comfort in your home

Home Comfort Alliance recommends ways to create a home that embodies comfort, health, efficience and environmental impact.

Carter Community Dog Safety...

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Ensuring pet safety on the road with Saving Great Animals, Carter Subaru

Saving Great Animals, along with Carter Subaru, outlined valuable tips to ensure four-legged family members are secure during car rides.