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Boil water notice issued for parts of Fall City including 2 schools
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A mother and child rescued from a balcony during Snohomish County apartment fire
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King County prosecutors monitor voter intimidation, election interference
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Evidence indicates parts of jet broke off before Florida crash that killed 9, investigators say
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Washington groups sue Trump administration over demand to set aside 405 ballots
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Marysville woman arrested after police say she threatened to shoot her daughter
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MyNorthwest News
Ahead of midterm election King County stands ready to battle federal government in court
On the eve of Election Day, King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion says the county is watching for federal interference in the election and is ready to go to court if needed.
1 killed, 1 wounded in overnight Snohomish shooting; suspect still at large
One 21-year-old man was killed, and another was injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in Snohomish.
Yakima resident dies after exposure to Bird Flu; third human case confirmed
A Yakima County resident who caught bird flu after being exposed to infected dairy cattle has died, the Yakima Health District announced Sunday.
USDOT awards over $7 million to Bellingham, Swinomish, Island County to improve road conditions
The USDOT announced Friday they have secured over $7 million to help road conditions in Bellingham, the Swinomish Tribe, and Island County area.
Longview paper mill fined $77,800 after worker nearly engulfed in hot pulp
The Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview faces $77,800 in state fines after a worker waded through hot pulp to shut off a valve and fell into a sinkhole.
Wanted suspect in custody after police activity closes I-5 lanes near Lewis-Thurston County line
A wanted suspect is in custody after leading Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Thurston County deputies on a chase “back and forth” over the Thurston County and Lewis County line Sunday, Nov. 1.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: Democrats have a 92% chance to win the House. Trump had 29% in 2016
Right now, the people who bet on elections are forecasting the weather in the other Washington, and the forecast looks sunny for Democrats.
'They can't afford to keep the ones that they have': Jake and Spike clash over Seattle's $22 minimum wage
KIRO host Jake Skorheim said the problem facing Seattle small businesses isn't finding workers.
‘Bellevue is the king and queen of Teslas’: Gee says high costs hold Washington back despite No. 2 EV ranking
New census data shows Washington is one of the country's leaders in EV ownership. Ursula Reutin asked why the numbers still seemed so low.
‘We are not going to become fully staffed likely in our lifetime’: Rantz warns Seattle police shortage is worsening
Seattle’s police staffing shortage is getting worse, Jason Rantz, warned recruiting challenges and the city’s reputation could impact staffing goals.
‘Getting sick should not financially ruin you’: Gee backs starting with primary care for everyone in WA
Gee Scott WA’s debate over universal health care should begin with a principle people can agree on, even if they disagree about how to pay for it. “
‘Business is booming, and jobs are still being cut’: Ursula warns workers as Amazon’s record margin follows more layoffs
Amazon cut about 250 more jobs this week, then reported its highest operating margin ever.
Seattle Sports
Seattle Kraken reveal new ‘Hometown Remix’ uniform
For the first time, the Kraken will wear a uniform that puts the team's popular secondary anchor logo front and center.
Lou Piniella among 8 on ballot for Baseball HOF contemporary era committee
Along with Piniella, retired managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy and Joe Maddon are also on the ballot.
Seahawks-Bears showdown is filled with intriguing storylines
Here's a look at four notable storylines that make Monday night's showdown a particularly fascinating matchup.
Seahawks-Bears Info: TV, announcers, uniforms and series history
The 4-3 Seattle Seahawks are in primetime again as they welcome the 5-2 Chicago Bears to Lumen Field on Monday night.
Mariners 2B Cole Young wins first career Gold Glove
Young became the first Mariners second baseman to win the award since Bret Boone in 2004.
Kraken trade Shane Wright to Preds for forward Matthew Wood
Seattle adds a big-bodied forward in an swap of former first-round picks.
Seattle Red
Jim Walsh: Big Tech needs a reckoning with the radical Left
Major tech companies in Washington state are beginning to wake up to the predations of activists on the far-left, writes WA GOP Chair Jim Walsh.
Rantz: Washington Democrats want you to give up this election. Don’t give them the satisfaction
Washington Democrats rigged the I-645 fight and Steve Hobbs ignores conservative voters. Jason Rantz says staying home hands them a win. Vote by November 3.
Supreme Court hopeful says SEIU cash flooded in after state regulators quietly dropped the PAC donation cap
Supreme Court candidate Dave Larson says a union-backed PAC hit $1.5 million after the PDC lifted its late donation cap, and questions Theo Angelis donor ties.
Backlash grows over Seattle mayor’s ‘same old’ homeless drug strategy
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says she has a bold new strategy to tackle homelessness, but critics say the plan is nothing new under the sun.
Portland strips gun owners of carry rights in City Hall after an armed dad stopped a school shooter
Portland’s council voted 12-0 to ban concealed carry in City Hall. Washington’s preemption law blocks Seattle from doing the same, for now. Watch Olympia.
Supreme Court hopeful says six Ferguson and Inslee picks killed your natural gas vote, and only Tuesday can stop them
Judge Dave Stevens says governor-appointed justices drive Washington’s Supreme Court and calls Jaime Hawk’s “legal pragmatist” label a living constitution dodge.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
I-5 express lanes reopen southbound after delays caused by signals issue
Even though Revive I-5 finished-up Sunday night and all lanes of northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge opened earlier than expected, the express lanes did not return to normal.
WSDOT completes Tacoma Narrows Bridge repairs one week early
Pierce County commuters were handed some good news when WSDOT announced that it had completed repairs on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Mukilteo/Clinton ferry service to end early again for repairs
Mukilteo/Clinton ferry service will end early again Friday night as crews finish emergency repairs at the Mukilteo terminal.
MyNorthwest Weather
November’s ‘big dark’ begins with dry weather before rain returns to western WA
Welcome to November, historically the wettest month of the year. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport averages 6.31 inches of rain during the month.
Washington falls back Sunday as debate over clock changes continues
It is that time of year again — time to fall back. Yes, it is time to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST).
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
‘That’s absurd’: AG Nick Brown slams DOJ’s noncitizen voter claims, says Washington’s tax system is ‘exactly wrong’
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is pushing back on the DOJ's claim that hundreds of noncitizens are on the state's voter rolls.
‘Judges are a check on power’: WA Supreme Court candidate Sean O’Donnell warns against politicizing judicial races
King County Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell said a late flood of outside spending against him threatens public trust in Washington’s courts.
‘Deeply undemocratic’: King County Council candidate says opponent canceled their only scheduled debate
King County Council candidate Nick Duda said voters lost their chance to see him debate incumbent Teresa Mosqueda after she canceled the event.
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
Is El Niño making storms and flash floods in the Southwest worse?
NEW YORK (AP) — A chaotic climate phenomenon is intensifying heavy rains and floods in the Southwest, experts say. A natural warming cycle called El Niño is sizzling Pacific Ocean waters, leaking moisture into the air that can fuel passing storms. Such El Niño events can happen irregularly every couple of years, but scientists say […]
Washington state resident dies from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle
NEW YORK (AP) — A person in Washington state has died from complications of the bird flu, the first such U.S. death in a year. The Yakima County resident, who had previous health conditions, was exposed to avian influenza at a dairy with infected cattle and had been hospitalized, county health officials announced Sunday. Two […]
Officials decry mass shootings that left at least 8 dead and dozens wounded over Halloween weekend
Federal authorities in Texas planned to detail their response Monday to a series of shootings in Dallas, one of numerous gun incidents across the nation on Halloween weekend that left at least eight people dead and dozens more injured. Many of the mass shootings occurred in entertainment districts and in college towns. The deadliest occurred […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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