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Woman accused of attacking 2 girls with knife after I-5 crash in DuPont
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‘Impersonating a deceased person’: Carnation man sentenced for identity theft, pandemic benefits fraud
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Seattle Mayor Wilson signs first-of-its-kind grocery pricing law
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Lawsuit challenges Starbucks' 'sugar-free' labels on protein drinks
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'Deadly force should be a last resort': Family attorney questions Seattle police tactics as Andrew Seay’s family files $30M claim
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80-year-old driver dies after crossing median into oncoming traffic on I-82 near Zillah
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MyNorthwest News
23-year-old man injured in overnight Northgate shooting
A 23-year-old man was shot overnight in Northgate on Monday morning.
Small fire breaks out in bathroom at Northgate middle school; no injuries reported
A small fire broke out inside Billings Middle School in Northgate on Monday morning.
Climber dies after fall near Middle Fork Snoqualmie trailhead Sunday
A climber is dead after a fall Sunday near the Middle Fork Snoqualmie trailhead. Eastside Fire and Rescue said crews responded around 5 p.m. to reports that a climber had fallen.
Scam targets those who recently deposited funds into inmate accounts
The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a scam targeting people who recently deposited money into an inmate’s account.
Irvine woman detained while trying to fly to China, accused of surveilling in Seattle
Federal authorities said they arrested an Irvine, Calif., woman Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport as she attempted to board a flight to China.
Early morning shooting in downtown Tacoma leaves two dead, one injured
Police in Tacoma are investigating the deaths of two men following a shooting in the city's downtown area.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Curley urges listeners to vote to repeal 'millionaire's tax': 'They're not going to keep it just for millionaires'
Washington voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to repeal the state's new 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million, and KIRO host John Curley is urging listeners to vote yes.
Harger: Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla said 'never say never.' Four words would end the moving talk
When asked whether he'd commit to keeping the Seahawks in Seattle, Seahawks chair Vinod Khosla said, "I will never say never."
‘Shame on Fred Meyer, shame on Kroger’: Ursula demands consequences if pregnancy allegations are true
Allegations that two pregnant Fred Meyer workers were denied accommodations and ultimately fired drew sharp criticism from Gee and Ursula.
‘Let’s put together some incentives’: Spike welcomes Ferguson’s space council as chance to attract businesses
Explore how Governor Bob Ferguson's space council aims to boost Washington's business landscape.
‘Everything’s expensive’: Gee and Ursula discuss whether Seattle’s minimum wage increase will ease financial strain
Gee and Ursula discuss the impact of Seattle's minimum wage rise to $22.14 and the financial strain for residents in 2027.
‘What a cool thing for students’: Jake and Spike celebrate Rick Rizzs reading morning announcements at Auburn school
Seattle Mariners' Rick Rizzs engages Auburn students during morning announcements, sharing excitement and scholarship opportunities.
Seattle Sports
Broncos, who face Seahawks next week, lose both CBs to injuries
The Broncos' two starting cornerbacks – including 2024 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II – exited with injuries against the 49ers.
NFL suspends ref 2 games for swearing at Cardinals TE Trey McBride
NFL referee Jeff Seeman was caught on camera cursing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride.
Mariners Notebook: Randy Arozarena named Hank Aaron Award finalist
Also, Rick Rizzs Road in Issaquah will be unveiled on Tuesday.
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor undergo offseason surgery
Both are expected to be ready for spring training in 2027.
Ex-Mariner José Caballero leads MLB batters in pitch clock violations
Baltimore’s Shane Baz led pitchers in pitch clock violations for the second straight year.
Seahawks Injury Updates: The latest on Charbonnet, Williams
Mike Macdonald provided updates on Zach Charbonnet's return from knee surgery and Leonard Williams' ankle injury.
Seattle Red
Madi Clark: Washington State Supreme Court tramples on citizens’ initiative power
By striking down the natural gas ruling and not applying its "single subject" rule equally, WA's high court is putting ideology over the will of the people.
“This rumor is completely false”: Idaho GOP Senator slaps down bizarre claims that he may try to circumvent the November election
Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has vehemently denied a bizarre rumor that he may try to use a century-old state law to avoid holding an election this November.
Judge strikes down key provisions of Washington sheriff law
A Thurston County Superior Court judge ruled several provisions of a Washington state law governing elected sheriffs are unconstitutional.
‘Looks like fraud’: King County freezes payments to gun violence group that lost its nonprofit status and billed both Seattle and the county
King County suspended Urban Family's Skyway gun violence contract after a review flagged about $261,000 in likely double billing and unpaid payroll taxes.
Downtown Seattle condo sold for less than its 2012 price as broker warns his best clients are already gone
A downtown Seattle broker sold a condo below its 2012 price and now wants Mayor Katie Wilson to answer for 18,000 lost jobs with a public city scoreboard.
Rantz: Democrats are now promising to expand income tax to households making $250,000
Democrat Cindy Ryu floated taxing $250,000 households in a KUOW debate, and opponent Jesse Salomon wants $750,000. So much for a tax on millionaires only.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Northbound I-5 in Bellingham fully reopens after 3-car crash; injuries reported
Northbound I-5 has fully reopened in Bellingham at Iowa St., milepost 253.
Drivers brace for major closures on I-5, I-405, SR 520 and SR 99 this weekend
Drivers across western Washington should plan ahead this weekend as a series of closures brings delays across the region.
Massive delays expected on westbound SR 16 across Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Heads up, SR 16 drivers. Upcoming expansion joint replacement is going to cause significant delays across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
MyNorthwest Weather
Seattle begins October with dry weather following an unseasonably cool month
Seattle just wrapped up an unusually cool September, the coldest September here since 2007, with an average temperature of 60.4 degrees, more than two degrees below normal.
Western Washington eyes a sunny fall weekend
This weekend’s weather will be about as good as it gets for early October.
Cooler and cloudier weather finishes the week, with a warmer weekend ahead
After a foggy beginning to the middle of the week, the afternoon will become partly to mostly cloudy with high temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s.
MyNorthwest Politics
Curley urges listeners to vote to repeal 'millionaire's tax': 'They're not going to keep it just for millionaires'
Washington voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to repeal the state's new 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million, and KIRO host John Curley is urging listeners to vote yes.
'It's incredibly out of touch': Senator rejects expanding WA's millionaires' tax to $250K earners
Washington Sen. Jesse Salomon defended his support for the millionaires' tax but pushed back against his Democratic opponent.
'We've had two years of inaccuracies': Police union president wants payroll answers before Seattle recoups overpayments
Seattle’s police union wants the city to resolve what it describes as two years of payroll inaccuracies, including underpayments.
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
A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks
Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup. The federal lawsuit filed late Friday in Seattle alleges that eight protein beverages Starbucks sells in the U.S. contain varying amounts of sugar even though the […]
US envoy holds rare meeting with Sudan's top general in push to seek end to fighting
A U.S. envoy met over the weekend with Sudan’s top general as the Trump administration pushes for diplomatic efforts to end a war that has created what many describe as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Massad Boulos, President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, met Saturday with Sudanese Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan at […]
Woman charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old girl in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A woman has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing to death a 7-year-old girl who was walking along a sidewalk in a Chicago neighborhood, police said. Shavon Gayden, 48, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder in connection with the death, Chicago police said in a statement Sunday. Police […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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Know what you're eating: Why choosing organic matters
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
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