MyNorthwest News

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Ania Keenan, KIRO 7 News

Seattle University faces federal investigation over scholarship for underrepresented students

The U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday it has formally opened a federal civil rights investigation into Seattle University.

Columbia City...

Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News

Police search for suspects connected to shootout near Boys and Girls Club in Columbia City

Police are looking for multiple suspects involved in a shootout in front of the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club in Columbia City.

WSF Washington State Ferries...

Nate Connors

Emergency repairs shut down ferry service early

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced an early end of service for the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry route.

Patrick Stewart...

MARK KENNEDY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to "Star Trek" and "X-Men," has died.

Everett massage parlor...

Ania Keenan, KIRO 7 News

Eight massage businesses in Everett were condemned for safety and illegal activity

Eight massage businesses in Everett have been condemned for safety hazards and operating illicit massage parlors, according to the Everett Police and Fire Departments.

General Motors Data Settlement...

Michael Strite

General Motors to pay $220 million over claims it sold drivers’ data for insurance use; WA to get $12.3 million

General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold drivers' location and driving behavior data to data brokers.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘We were the soft target’: Jake and Spike back Saka’s $1M push for Seattle Center cameras

Jake and Spike backed a Seattle City Council proposal to spend about $1 million on surveillance cameras at Seattle Center.

Sheriff candidate Golden...

John Curley Show

'Is he drinking while he's doing this?': Curley reacts to sheriff candidate's video explaining his arrest

Some candidates run on public safety. Jason Golden is running on getting arrested for public intoxication.

Election Ballot voting...

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

'I don't trust these people': Jake and Spike clash over DOJ's claim that 405 noncitizens voted in Washington

The Department of Justice says it found 405 noncitizens who are registered to vote in Washington and have voted in the state. KIRO host Jake Skorheim said that's enough to justify a closer look at who's on the rolls, and state leaders haven't earned the benefit of the doubt.

Washington groceries cost report...

Charlie Harger

Harger: No state spends more per person on groceries than Washington. It's more than $11,000 a year

The average Washington household spent an estimated $11,347 on groceries last year. The average American household spent $8,019. That gap, more than $3,300 a year, comes from a new ConsumerAffairs grocery study that ranks Washington third in the country for how much of a family's paycheck disappears at the checkout.

The Gee and Ursula Show...

Ursula Reutin

Ask Ursula: My wife says it’s her or ‘The Gee and Ursula Show.’ What should I do?

A listener in Spain says his wife is tired of podcasts she can’t understand. Ursula offers advice on balancing his listening habits with their marriage.

‘Justice delayed is really justice denied’: Ursula backs $1M push to clear Seattle’s criminal...

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Justice delayed is justice denied’: Ursula backs $1M fix for Seattle case backlog but asks why city is paying again

Seattle’s criminal case backlog has Gee and Ursula supporting another investment in prosecutors while questioning why the city is still struggling.

Seattle Sports

Salk: Should the Seahawks make another trade?

Mike Salk

Salk: Should the Seahawks make another trade?

Mike Salk breaks down if Seattle needs another addition and where it could look to make it.

Ex-Kraken HC Dave Hakstol taking new Arizona State job ‘head-on’

The Associated Press

Ex-Kraken HC Dave Hakstol taking new Arizona State job ‘head-on’

Dave Hakstol left his job as an NHL assistant during the season to lead a college hockey program still reeling from the collapse of a player during a workout.

What to know about the anticipated MLB lockout

The Associated Press

What to know about the anticipated MLB lockout

With an MLB lockout likely on the horizon, here's some background on what the two sides are fighting, how it reached this point and what it could mean.

DeForest Buckner gives 49ers’ much-improved defense another boost

The Associated Press

DeForest Buckner gives 49ers’ much-improved defense another boost

The 49ers have made big strides on defense this season, and the unit should be even better after adding three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.

Seahawks list season-high 18 players on injury report

Cameron Van Til

Seahawks list season-high 18 players on injury report

The Seahawks had a lengthy first injury report ahead of their Monday night showdown against the Bears.

Mariners make their first addition of offseason

Zac Hereth

Mariners make their first addition of offseason

Seattle claimed outfielder Grant McCray off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.

Seattle Red

Bob Ferguson finally admits Washington has a fraud problem. Republican lawmaker calls his fix a ‘drop in the bucket’

Jason Rantz

Bob Ferguson finally admits Washington has a fraud problem. Republican lawmaker calls his fix a ‘drop in the bucket’

Governor Bob Ferguson created a state fraud officer, but Republican Travis Couture calls it a late, narrow fix and ‘a large sounding drop in the bucket.’

‘I lay full blame at Steve Hobbs’ feet’: Pete Serrano blasts refusal to segregate non-citizen ballots

Jason Rantz

‘I lay full blame at Steve Hobbs’ feet’: Pete Serrano blasts refusal to segregate non-citizen ballots

Federal prosecutor Pete Serrano says Steve Hobbs had names and birth dates for 405 alleged non-citizen voters, and the feds may go to county auditors instead.

Jim Walsh: Three weird screw-ups expose what WA Democrats really think of you

Jason Rantz

Jim Walsh: Three weird screw-ups expose what WA Democrats really think of you

Gov. Bob Ferguson’s National Guard letter, AG Nick Brown’s warrantless arrest brief and Steve Hobbs’ civic forum remarks share one troubling trait: elitism.

Report: 47% of Seattle business owners have considered moving operations

Jackson Meyer

Report: 47% of Seattle business owners have considered moving operations

High taxes, crime, and rampant homelessness have led almost half of Seattle businesses owners to consider relocating, according to a new report.

How much does it cost to retire comfortably in WA? A lot more than most other states

Jackson Meyer

How much does it cost to retire comfortably in WA? A lot more than most other states

Washington was among the top 5 most expensive states in the country to retire in, according to new analysis from MoneyLion.

Unions, trial lawyers dump $250,000 into last-minute attack on Supreme Court candidate after state agency drops limits

Jason Rantz

Unions, trial lawyers dump $250,000 into last-minute attack on Supreme Court candidate after state agency drops limits

A union-backed group hit Judge Sean O’Donnell with 300,000 mailers after a late PDC rule change. Now Google has pulled its Washington Supreme Court ads.

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WSF Washington State Ferries...

Nate Connors

Emergency repairs shut down ferry service early

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced an early end of service for the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry route.

Winter driving prep; don't be the reason for a pass closing...

Chris Sullivan

Don’t be the driver who shuts down a mountain pass: Get winter-ready

Call it a practice run for the rest of the winter. Our first snow storm of the season this week provided a reminder that it's time to get our cars in shape.

box truck...

MyNorthwest Staff

SR 16 on-ramp to northbound I-5 back open after overturned box truck

The SR 16 on-ramp to northbound I-5 has reopened after an overturned box truck blocked the road.

MyNorthwest Weather

snowfall...

Aaron Granillo

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.

Halloween...

Ted Buehner

No rain scare this Halloween: Western Washington forecast looks dry

Many feel Halloween in the Puget Sound area is haunted — by rain. Historical weather data shows that is not always the case.

snow...

Ted Buehner

Drivers on Cascade highways should prepare for snow and slick roads this week

Snow is headed for Cascade passes this week, with slick roads possible at Stevens, White and Snoqualmie passes.

MyNorthwest Politics

Seattle councilmember seeks to restore $7 million in Fire Department overtime cut by mayor...

Luke Duecy

Seattle councilmember seeks to restore $7M in fire department overtime cut by mayor

Seattle City Councilmember Rivera proposes restoring $7 million in annual overtime funding for the Seattle Fire Department that Mayor Wilson cut.

Washington PAC Donors...

Charlie Harger

Harger: Washington PACs could take $7,500 per donor last week. Now the sky’s the limit with just days to go until the election

On Friday, 11 days before the election, the state Public Disclosure Commission announced it will stop enforcing Washington's limit on big last-minute checks to political campaigns.

bite of seattle briefing...

James Lynch

Voicemail shows Seattle mayor’s aide asked police to delay Bite of Seattle shooting briefing

A voicemail is adding to the dispute over who asked Seattle police to delay a public briefing after a gang-related mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle.

MyNorthwest History

7-eleven downtown seattle inconvenient...

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

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.

wa smoke heat wildfire spokane...

Ted Buehner

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.

Kaiser Canyon Fire wildfire...

Ted Buehner

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

President Donald Trump walks from the state after speaking at a campaign rally at the Port of Corpu...

Associated Press

A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s major political parties are at a crossroads. A decade after he began to remake the Republican Party in his image, President Donald Trump is facing the prospect of a voter rebellion Tuesday that could force conservatives to rethink their undying allegiance to the 80-year-old lame-duck leader and his “Make […]

President Donald Trump winks as he speaks during an event at Butler High School in Vandalia, Ohio, ...

Associated Press

Vote Republican, or else: how Trump is dangling government help on the campaign trail

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Georgia GOP Senate candidate Mike Collins can call him whenever he wants to ask for help for his state. But if Georgia reelects Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, Trump says it could be another story. “There’s a big difference between that and Pee-wee Herman calling,” Trump said last week […]

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as he speaks with members of the media at the Taj Maha...

Associated Press

G20 diplomats, including from China and Russia, face deep rifts as they prepare to meet in Atlanta

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top diplomats from the Group of 20 largest world economies, including envoys from Russia and China, are meeting in Atlanta as they face deep rifts over multiple wars and other global crises that threaten international security and trade. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will chair the gathering Friday and Saturday […]

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MyNorthwest Staff

More than a side hustle: Help people with disabilities gain independence with DSP Connections

DSP Connections (DSPC) has opportunities for people to not only take on a side hustle but also make a massive difference.

Home Comfort Alliance...

MyNorthwest Staff

'The cold snap doesn't create the problem': Home Comfort Alliance releases 2026 Seattle furnace cost guide

Home Comfort Alliance has released a new analysis examining furnace maintenance and emergency heating repair costs in Seattle.

Swedish CyberKnife prostate cancer treatment...

MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment

Meier and the co-authors conducted a 10-year trial measuring outcomes of over 300 patients treated with CyberKnife across 21 centers.