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Two SPD officers spotted a fire at 5 a.m. What they did next saved lives
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'Who's making that decision? The school?': Jake and Spike spar over WA parental rights initiative
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Record summer for Washington ferries caps off with 400K expected over Labor Day weekend
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Tacoma grocery store owner added to FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list
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'Let's try to keep the child alive first': KIRO hosts sound off on Lewis County's new fentanyl ordinance
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I-405 south in Bellevue cleared following crash
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MyNorthwest News
Sound Transit announces opening date for Link light rail’s Pinehurst Station
Sound Transit announces opening date for Link light rail’s Pinehurst Station
Student officer on first shift of his career helps rescue residents from burning Seattle apartment
Two Seattle Police Department officers ran into a burning apartment building on Cherry Hill Monday morning and rescued a 28-year-old man among several others.
18-year-old Bainbridge Island pilot crashes plane into Cispus River
An 18-year-old Bainbridge Island pilot crashed into the Cispus River in Randle around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Prosecutors file attempted murder charge in downtown Seattle hammer attack
King County prosecutors have charged Bey Mateen Muhammed, 23, with attempted murder in a hammer attack in Seattle.
Driver arrested for DUI after hitting pedestrian in Puyallup
A driver was arrested for alleged DUI after reportedly hitting a pedestrian in Puyallup.
Uber laying off nearly 100 Washington workers as part of company's largest cuts since 2020
Uber is laying off 93 workers in Washington, the company confirmed in a memo to all staff Wednesday.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Stupid policy': Jake, Spike clash over whether WA's pursuit ban was anti-cop or just badly marketed
Jake and Spike debate Washington's pursuit ban and its impact on policing and vehicle theft rates.
'I need you to catch me': KIRO host backs Alki speed bumps but draws the line at cameras
Alki Beach expands speed bumps, but KIRO host draws the line at speed cameras amid growing automated enforcement.
'Put regulations in place before we unleash the technology': KIRO hosts weigh in as Bonney Lake turns Flock cameras back on
Bonney Lake's 22 Flock license plate cameras are back on after being shut down in December over privacy concerns.
'A big part of security is the theatrics': KIRO hosts debate Bumbershoot safety after Bite of Seattle shooting
Security is top of mind for those attending Bumbershoot, the first major event at Seattle Center since a mass shooting took place at the Bite of Seattle festival in July, killing three people and injuring four others.
Ask Ursula: My neighbors' dogs destroyed my fence and now they're threatening my son
Dear Ursula, I have a situation with my neighbors, and I don't know what to do. Recently, their aggressive dogs chewed through the fence, got into my backyard, and destroyed property.
Harger: Seattle's own report says 27% of traffic deaths were homeless. The city's safety plan barely touches on it
Recently, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new executive order aimed at making Seattle's streets safer for everyone who walks, bikes, drives, or takes transit.
Seattle Sports
Mariners drop series opener to Athletics 7-4
Lawrence Butler drove in the go-ahead run with two-run single in the fifth, and A's pitchers combined for 18 strikeouts.
Mariners Injury Updates: Latest on Donovan, Hancock, and more
The club is waiting for Brendan Donovan to take the last step in his recovery from a concussion.
Injured Mariners reliever Matt Brash undergoes MRI
The right-hander experienced tightness in his right lat following a recent bullpen session.
Mariners Moves: Victor Robles to family medical emergency list; DFA’d players retained
The Mariners announced moves involving four players on Thursday, including veteran outfielder Victor Robles.
Mariners Lineup: Lazaro Montes in RF for T-Mobile Park debut
The rookie slugger is in right field and batting seventh in the series opener against the A's.
Salk: For Seattle Mariners to make playoffs, they need these 4 things
The Mariners need to win 15 of their last 22 games to get back to .500. How can they pull it off and get back in the playoffs? Mike Salk breaks it down.
Seattle Red
Illegal immigrant beat a child with a meat tenderizer, got deported, then came back to Oregon and picked up a DUI charge
A Mexican national deported in 2018 after beating a dependent child with a meat tenderizer got 8 months in federal prison for illegally reentering Oregon.
He was asked to start a Republican club by Whitman’s president, then his window was spit on and his room was doxxed
Whitman Republican Club chair David Dunbabin says senators had decided to reject his group before his presentation, then questioned him for a full hour.
Insurance pool sounds alarm after Seattle schools screen 75,000 kids and hand them to unlicensed ‘intervention’ staff
Washington's school risk pool is reviewing a screening program that pulls flagged students into private one-on-one sessions with unlicensed staff.
Seattle sees sharp decline in commute times due to remote work, decreased transit use
The rise of remote work and fewer people using public transit has lead to Seattle experiencing one of the nation's largest declines in commute times.
Hunters say Bob Ferguson picked politics over the law after refusing to fire two wildlife commissioners
Gov. Bob Ferguson declined to remove two Washington Fish and Wildlife commissioners found to have withheld public records, sending a warning letter instead.
Washington farmers tell Trump his beef processing plan won’t matter because Washington Democrats keep crushing them with costs
Washington farmers say Trump's beef processing announcement won't help them because Olympia's costs, wage rules and regulations are what's driving farms out.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sound Transit announces opening date for Link light rail’s Pinehurst Station
Sound Transit announces opening date for Link light rail’s Pinehurst Station
Harger: Seattle's own report says 27% of traffic deaths were homeless. The city's safety plan barely touches on it
Recently, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new executive order aimed at making Seattle's streets safer for everyone who walks, bikes, drives, or takes transit.
Region's latest pedestrian bridge taking shape in Shoreline
Drivers keep asking me what is being built on the west side of I-5, just north of the 145th overpass. It looks like a bridge, and that's exactly what it is.
MyNorthwest Weather
Incoming storm could bring down tree limbs across region. And Seattle may have seen its last 80-degree day this year
A fall storm arriving in the Seattle area Wednesday afternoon could bring down tree limbs and knock out power across the Puget Sound region.
Western Washington's first fall-like storm arrives
This won’t be a major windstorm, but a combination of soaking rain, gusty winds, and the potential for thunderstorms will make for a notably unsettled couple of days.
September is here, and big changes are coming to the weather
September is here, and it’s bringing some big changes to our weather. We’ve been stuck in a remarkably persistent stretch of summer, with every high temperature since July 16 reaching at least 70 degrees.
MyNorthwest Politics
Lakewood police chief fired two weeks after being placed on administrative leave
Two weeks after he was placed on administrative leave, Lakewood Police Chief Patrick Smith has been fired from his position.
North Seattle neighbors air out crime concerns, questions to Mayor Katie Wilson
Multiple community groups from across North Seattle were joined on stage with Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson for the North Precinct Advisory Council’s public safety meeting on Wednesday night.
Democratic WA Rep. frustrated with own party for killing 'Whistleblower Protection Bill,' defending 'Keeping Families Together Act'
Washington State Rep. David Hackney, a Democrat, voiced frustration that his sponsored bill, House Bill 2585, failed to receive a floor vote in the Democrat-majority chambers of the state legislature.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Bellevue's Coldstream Expands Leadership Team
Originally published on 425 Business. The recent appointments are part of the company’s long-term leadership-growth plans and a concerted effort to improve client-experience infrastructure.
New LeMay Exhibit Celebrating Industry Legend
Originally published on South Sound. The display is highlighting the achievements of Charlie Wiggins, a driver, mechanic, innovator, and four-time Gold & Glory champion.
Pierce County to Host Public Meeting on Aging and Disability Support
Originally published on South Sound. The gathering will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Sept. 15 in the Brekke Conference Room.
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
Iranian strikes on Jordan test the bonds between the US and one of its staunchest Mideast allies
Jordan, a staunch U.S. ally that hosts American forces in the Mideast, has paid a price for its relationship with Washington, which has made the kingdom’s military bases a target of repeat Iranian strikes. Hundreds of drone and missile attacks have added to other strains on Jordan that include a slumping economy and volatility in […]
A single juror may prevent a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy trial as deliberations resume
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A deadlocked jury returns Friday for the seventh day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial, a day after the jury’s foreperson told the judge a single juror won’t follow the court’s instructions about reasonable doubt. The extraordinary disclosure made Thursday in the form of a note delivered to the judge […]
Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Wisconsin’s candidates for governor want to limit them, while Pennsylvania’s say they support a ban. A Michigan congressional candidate called them “un-American.” A Florida Senate candidate is selling merch opposing them. Across the country and up and down ballots, candidates from both parties are increasingly on the attack over Flock cameras, […]
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
As temperatures climb across the Seattle area, many homeowners are discovering that their air conditioner is running but not cooling the home effectively.
How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
The scammers share a playbook: Arrive uninvited, claim to see damage, start work before the homeowner has time to think. If you are a homeowner in the Puget Sound area, these seven steps can protect you from being a victim in the next scam.
June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
One in eight men will hear the words "you have prostate cancer" in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many men tend to overlook the importance of preventative care.