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The Spin: Microsoft outage and how the company used PR to manage a global service disruption
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US Education Dept. launches investigation into Camas School District over Title IX allegations
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WA colleges deliver strong return on investment, but career guidance falls short, report finds
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Rescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River
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Gov. Ferguson, WSF working with San Juan County on Orcas Island ferry terminal repairs
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Boil water advisory issued in Ocean Shores after major water main break
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MyNorthwest News
All NB I-5 lanes reopen near Federal Way after collision
The two right lanes of northbound I-5 in Federal Way have reopened following a collision just south of State Route 18 near milepost 141.
Alaska Airlines jets farther with 5 new nonstop routes from Seattle set for 2027
Alaska Airlines travelers can add five new destinations to their 2027 list. Seattle to Charlotte, Jacksonville, Norfolk, Des Moines, Guadalajara, Mexico.
Families outraged as Olympia School District votes to close three schools
The Olympia School Board voted Thursday to close three elementary schools ahead of the 2027-2028 school year.
‘The wind is hitting us hard’: 911 audio details window washers’ rescue 500 feet above Bellevue
Newly released 911 audio captures a terrifying moment more than 500 feet above Bellevue. Two window washers were trapped on a scaffold on the 32nd floor when the wind picked up last Friday, according to KIRO.
Microsoft outage disrupts businesses, governments worldwide for a second day
Microsoft’s outage involving services like Outlook and Teams has dragged on for hours and impacted users, companies and some government operations.
2 men face federal arraignment in Seattle federal court in alleged $5.6 million retail theft case
Two men accused running a retail theft scheme, fraudulently obtaining $3.2 million of stolen merchandise and refunds from retailers will be in Seattle court.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘She went against everybody that had gotten her in there’: Curley questions Katie Wilson’s Seattle CCTV expansion
John Curley characterized Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision to expand police surveillance cameras as a break with the supporters who helped elect her.
‘It matters’: Gee and Ursula point to 4-vote WA House race as proof every ballot counts
If you've ever thought your vote doesn't matter, KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin have an example from East Pierce County.
‘Collide with the will of the people’: Curley questions Seattle schools’ legal action over transgender eligibility in girls’ sports
John Curley critiques the legal challenge against girls' sports eligibility for transgender athletes in Seattle.
Harger: A King County deputy takes a knife to the arm. The suspect posted bail and skipped court
According to charging papers, a man at the Thriftway in Shoreline told an employee, “Everybody dies today.” Then he skipped his arraignment on Nov. 5.
‘No excuse for what happened’: Ursula condemns failure to protect WA inmate from assault after $150K verdict
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin highlight the need for accountability in prison assault cases after a former Washington inmate's significant legal victory.
‘Make sure the people that live around it get some love’: Gee and Ursula say WA data centers must pay their way
Washington lawmakers are expected to take up new rules for large data centers next session.
Seattle Sports
Seahawks Injury Report: 2 key players to return vs Raiders
Seattle ruled out four players for Sunday's game, but two key players are set to return.
Brock: The Seahawks player who needs a big game vs Raiders
"I'd like to see the Abe Lucas that we got to see through a lot of the last three or four years, especially as he got healthy," Brock Huard said.
Mauricio Pochettino bids tearful farewell as he leaves USMNT job
Tears filled U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino's eyes as he announced that he's leaving to take his dream job with Manchester United.
Drayer: Should the Mariners feel comfortable trading a starting pitcher?
How comfortable should the M's be with trading a starting pitcher this offseason? Shannon Drayer looks at both sides of the debate.
AL West Check-In: New Astros manager Ausmus missed out on GM job first
Though Ausmus has plenty of warm feelings about the Astros from his time playing catcher, he wants to leave the past in the past and focus on the future.
Brock: A lot on the line for Huskies vs Michigan St.
If UW wants to secure bowl eligibility, Saturday's game against the Spartans is likely a must-win.
Seattle Red
Pierce County ferry fares rise again in January. What do riders get in return?
Pierce County ferry fares climb 5% on January 1. See what commuters and families will pay to reach Anderson and Ketron islands, and what riders get in return.
‘The fraud is public record’: Whistleblower slams dropped Urban League probe
The whistleblower that exposed alleged misused grant funding by the Tacoma Urban League says the Attorney General's Office has closed her case.
‘Basically all wrong’: UW’s Cliff Mass blasts Seattle Times atmospheric river report
UW meteorologist Cliff Mass says a Seattle Times Climate Lab story got the rain forecast, atmospheric rivers and Washington’s ‘severe drought’ label wrong.
Your Washington ballot may not have counted yet. Here’s how to fix it
More than 31,000 Washington ballots are still challenged, many over signatures. Here’s how to check yours on VoteWA and cure it before November 23.
Seattle homeowners turn to barbed wire to protect from dangerous homeless encampments
Seattle homeowners say they're reverting to extreme measures, including barbed wire, to protect themselves from their neighborhood's dangerous homeless encampments.
Rantz: Patty Murray joins the Radical Left to turn on Israel, after claiming to be an ally
Senator Patty Murray, the incoming Appropriations chair, co-led Chris Van Hollen’s letter to strip U.S.-Israel cooperation from the 2027 NDAA. Jason Rantz responds.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
All NB I-5 lanes reopen near Federal Way after collision
The two right lanes of northbound I-5 in Federal Way have reopened following a collision just south of State Route 18 near milepost 141.
NB lanes of I-5 in SeaTac reopen 7 hours after deadly multi-car crash
The northbound lanes of I-5 in SeaTac were closed for almost 7 hours, and traffic was backed up over a mile after a deadly multi-car crash on Thursday night.
Emergency bridge repairs to shut down busy Mill Creek road this weekend
Getting in and out of Mill Creek is going to be rough this weekend. The city is shutting down one of the busiest roads in Snohomish County.
MyNorthwest Weather
Potential atmospheric river could bring heavy rain and blustery winds to western WA
The weekend weather system in western Washington has characteristics of an atmospheric river.
Record warmth possible this week before heavier rain reaches western Washington
This week’s weather is going to feel usually mild. The average high temperature in mid-November across much of western Washington is in the lower 50s.
Pinpoint Alert: Brace for heavy rains, strong winds on Saturday night
November weather is kicking up in the Northwest. We have several stormy periods ahead, with the strongest winds of the season so far arriving Saturday night.
MyNorthwest Politics
WA attorney general’s office appoints outside law firm to defend transgender sports ban
The Washington AG's Office announced it appointed an outside law firm to defend I-638, which will bar transgender girls from girls' school sports.
‘We'll keep bringing the facts, and others can keep bringing the politics’: Reykdal pushes back at Ferguson, won’t rule out governor run
Washington schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal pushed back against Gov. Bob Ferguson’s criticism of student performance and declined to rule out running for the governor’s job himself.
Seattle council fails to override Wilson’s RV permit veto in 5-4 vote after heated exchange
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s veto of an RV permit program stands after the Seattle City Council failed to override it Thursday.
MyNorthwest History
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.
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?
National News
Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of the United States, China and Russia plan to meet Thursday on the sidelines of next week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in China’s tech hub of Shenzhen — an unprecedented gathering of the heads of the world’s biggest nuclear powers. While the leaders gathering for joint talks will mark a […]
A sudden FAA ground stop strands teams and throws the sports weekend into chaos
The Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to ground all flights nationwide Friday threw the sports world into chaos, leaving NBA, NHL and college teams stranded as they tried to reach their destinations, and NFL teams were left to wonder whether the issue would be resolved in time for them to travel to their games this weekend. […]
50 years after iconic film, a gathering of ‘Rocky’ fans in Philadelphia breaks a world record
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The story of Rocky Balboa is one that audiences love and know well – of resilience, grit and persevering despite the odds. Fans honored his legacy 50 years after the film with a Guinness World Record-breaking gathering of people dressed as Rocky on Friday at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of […]
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'The cold snap doesn't create the problem': Home Comfort Alliance releases 2026 Seattle furnace cost guide
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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