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Has NBA hit brakes on Seattle Sonics expansion? What an ESPN insider says
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Hezbollah hit by a wave of exploding pagers, blames Israel; at least 9 dead, thousands injured
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Stray kitten befriends trooper after accident, quickly finds new home
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Rantz: Did the Taylor Swift endorsement backfire for Kamala Harris?
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Man arrested after alleged pistol whipping of couple, shooting threat in Seattle theater
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges
TOP STORIES
Washington's death penalty chamber to be preserved for history
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MyNorthwest News
Whooping cough on the rise in Snohomish County
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KIRO Newsradio
Spike, gambling, and the Lord
QUESTION OF THE DAY
MyNorthwest News
Sullivan: WA roads accumulated 38 million pounds of litter, stop littering!
"That's 38 million pounds of litter that's accumulating along our roadways, public areas and none of that is homeless encampments," Smith said.
Rollover semi-truck crash on Tiger Mountain, SR 18 reopen after early-morning shutdown
All lanes in both directions of SR 18 are blocked after a semi-truck rolled over at approximately 4 a.m. Tuesday.
Days-old orca whale calf spotted swimming amongst pod in Strait of Georgia
The Center for Whale Research has revealed some exciting news -- a new orca calf has been spotted in L pod.
Seattle police announce arrest of boy, 12, in attempted carjacking
The Seattle Police Department arrested a 12-year-old boy following his suspected involvement in an attempted carjacking in West Seattle.
Boeing CFO announces cost cuts, including hiring freeze and potential furloughs
As Boeing's strike continues on, the company's CFO has announced cost cuts, including potential furloughs.
'She's amazing:' Police investigate shooting of Arlington woman
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting death Sunday of a 42-year-old Arlington woman.
SeattleSports.com
Seahawks’ next opponent places star QB on IR
The Miami Dolphins, the Week 3 foe of the Seattle Seahawks, have placed starter Tua Tagavailoa on IR after he suffered a scary concussion.
Video: Chris Petersen & Brock Huard debate UW’s 2024 #AppleCup final play
Did the #Huskies lose the Apple Cup because of the play call – or because of the execution?? In the latest episode of ‘Dawg Talk w/ Brock,” Former UW QB Brock Huard and former UW head coach Chris Petersen debate the Huskies final play in the 2024 #AppleCup at Lumen Field that sent the WSU […]
Video: Mariners Breakdown – Can they complete push for playoffs?
Seattle Sports' Bob Stelton shares his view on the Seattle Mariners as he answers questions about their surge with just weeks to go.
Seahawks Check-In: Another big game by Geno Smith reiterates his value
When Geno Smith plays like he did against the Patriots, to question about future as the Seattle Seahawks' QB seems ridiculous to ask.
Rost: 4 surprises from Seahawks and rest of NFL through 2 weeks
Stacy Rost details one thing positive and one thing negative that is surprising for the 2-0 Seattle Seahawks, plus a couple other notable observations from around the league.
Mariners get a bit closer in playoff race thanks to former WSU star
A look at the playoff race for the Seattle Mariners after former WSU Cougars star Kyle Manzardo's home run on Monday gave them a boost.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Ross: With claims that Haitian migrants eat pets, fact-checking remains vital to debates
Once fact-checking was done here, the story fell apart and became boring, based on fourth-hand information.
Mayfield: It's time for Boeing to do right by their employees
Boeing, now is your chance to do exactly that and to truly fix a problem with your employees more than two decades in the making.
Ross: The rollout of the Climate Commitment Act was flawed, now it can be voted out
In November, we'll get a chance to repeal the Climate Commitment Act, better known as the law that broke my gas budget.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: 2 break-ins in 24 hours later, award winning chef closing restaurant
An award-winning chef and restauranteur is closing his celebrated Spokane restaurant due to the crime and homelessness crisis.
Rantz: Tacoma councilmember spent tax dollars on Indonesia art tour to 'enhance our creative economy'
Tacoma city councilmember Jamika Scott used taxpayer dollars for a trip to Indonesia for an art tour as the city battles a budget deficit.
Rantz: Mercer Island High School replaces detention with 'Reflection Time' meditation
Say goodbye to detention. Say hello to Reflection Time at the Mercer Island School District, the latest left-wing education reform.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sullivan: WA roads accumulated 38 million pounds of litter, stop littering!
"That's 38 million pounds of litter that's accumulating along our roadways, public areas and none of that is homeless encampments," Smith said.
Rollover semi-truck crash on Tiger Mountain, SR 18 reopen after early-morning shutdown
All lanes in both directions of SR 18 are blocked after a semi-truck rolled over at approximately 4 a.m. Tuesday.
Transportation agencies race to finish projects, congesting weekend traffic
From Woodinville's wine country to another full closure on I-405, here is a list of construction that might affect weekend traffic.
MyNorthwest Weather
Monday warmest day of week, followed by autumn-like weather
Yet this week’s weather is going to feel like autumn has already arrived, similar to last week’s conditions. Monday is the warmest day of the week.
Geomagnetic activity brings the northern lights back to Washington
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted the northern lights may be back in Washington and they did appear.
PNW temperatures drop this week as region prepares for autumn
Temperatures are going to struggle to top 70 degrees this week, with the weather giving a strong sense that autumn is just around the corner.
MyNorthwest Politics
'I knew Trump would crack:' KIRO, KTTH hosts react to the presidential debate
The KIRO Newsradio and KTTH hosts who offered their impressions of the debate agreed that it was not Trump's best night.
Ferguson, Reichert want the Superintendent of Public Instruction to be appointed
Both gubernatorial candidates want the Superintendent of Public Instruction to be appointed rather than elected.
What Trump said about Seattle during presidential debate
Seattle briefly came to the forefront of the presidential debate after former president Trump used the emerald town as an example of failed crime policy.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Days-old orca whale calf spotted swimming amongst pod in Strait of Georgia
The Center for Whale Research has revealed some exciting news -- a new orca calf has been spotted in L pod.
Seattle restaurant that hosted hundreds of weddings, events closing its doors
A beloved Seattle restaurant is closing its doors forever. After 30 years, China Harbor will serve its last dim sum at the end of the month.
Amazon employees ordered to report to work 5 days a week to 'strengthen culture'
In a move that will affect people's daily lives, work routines and local traffic, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced a back-to-office update.
MyNorthwest History
Feliks Banel: The mystery of Washington's first corn maze
Lend us your ears for a kernel of truth, as we stalk the fields and archives in search of the Evergreen State’s very first corn maze.
Feliks Banel: Railroad history conferences in Everett are a metaphorical ‘golden spike’
Two railroad history groups are collaborating and their conferences are actually overlapping at a hotel in Everett.
Eyewitness recounts Beatles' arrival at Sea-Tac Airport
A gentleman who was born and raised in Seattle read our last Beatles story and got in touch. He was there at Sea-Tac Airport back in 1964.
National News
After shooting at Georgia high school, students will return next week for half-days
ATLANTA (AP) — Students at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta will return to campus for half-days beginning next week, Barrow County school officials announced Tuesday, after a Sept. 4 shooting that killed four people and injured nine others. The school system northeast of Atlanta said the Winder high school will start at the normal time […]
Georgia prosecutors drop all 15 counts of money laundering against 3 'Cop City' activists
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia prosecutors on Tuesday dropped all 15 counts of money laundering that were levied against three Atlanta organizers accused of misusing a bail fund to aid violent protests against the city’s proposed police and fire training center. Atlanta Solidarity Fund leaders Marlon Kautz, Adele MacLean and Savannah Patterson still face racketeering charges, […]
Fire destroys 105-year-old post office on Standing Rock Reservation
SELFRIDGE, N.D. (AP) — A fire destroyed the 105-year-old post office in Selfridge, North Dakota, early Monday. State and federal authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, KFYR-TV reported. Five trucks, a tanker and multiple volunteers responded to the fire. No one was injured and the fire did not spread to anything else, said […]
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Innovative technology to treat prostate cancer
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Design a better world: Local university offers video game, AI and UX design degrees
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'We aren't giving up:' MADD Washington brings hope to families of drunk driving victims
MADD Washington provides support to families and works to stop increasing traffic fatalities. In September, they're hosting a 5K.