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Seattle man charged in decade-long immigration fraud scheme involving friends, family
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KIRO Newsradio host Angela Poe Russell stuck in Cabo until Tuesday after ground stop
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Everett drug trafficker sentenced after delivering meth to law enforcement officer
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Storm fueled by former typhoon could bring fall’s wettest weather to western WA Saturday night
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Seattle's Westlake Park holiday carousel returns after years-long hiatus
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‘This is a beautiful thing’: Gee praises Seattle’s celebration of Denny Blaine Park’s LGBTQ history amid nude beach controversy
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MyNorthwest News
Shooting leaves 1 dead in Redmond, 2 suspects believed to be on the loose
A shooting in Redmond left one person dead, and two suspects are believed to be on the loose.
What are your options if your flight is delayed or canceled due to the FAA ground stop?
What are your options if you’re flying out today and your flight was canceled or delayed?
The Spin: Microsoft outage and how the company used PR to manage a global service disruption
A major Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook, Teams, Copilot, and other Microsoft 365 services for two days.
US Education Dept. launches investigation into Camas School District over Title IX allegations
The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into the Camas School District to determine violated Title IX.
WA colleges deliver strong return on investment, but career guidance falls short, report finds
A new report finds universities aren't doing enough to help students turn their degrees into successful careers.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
The Spin: Microsoft outage and how the company used PR to manage a global service disruption
A major Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook, Teams, Copilot, and other Microsoft 365 services for two days.
‘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.
Harger: Turn signals, tailgaters, and the 5 most annoying drivers on Seattle freeways
I drive to work in the dark, and I’m coming down the ramp from westbound Highway 18 onto northbound I-5. Wipers going. Coffee in the cupholder. A semi is barreling down the right lane, and there’s a car in front of me on the ramp.
‘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.
Seattle Sports
Inactives: Who’s in, who’s out for Seahawks vs Raiders
Running back Emanuel Wilson is among Seattle's inactives for Sunday's game against Las Vegas.
Seahawks-Raiders Info: TV, announcers, uniforms and series history
The Seattle Seahawks will meet an old rival that will be starting a new era on Sunday.
Preview: Seahawks face Raiders in Fernando Mendoza’s 1st start
Here's a preview of Seattle's matchup against the Raiders, who are turning to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.
WSU Cougars run wild, make school history in 73-7 rout of Colorado State
WSU rushed for a school-record 535 yards and picked up its first FBS win of the season with a 73-7 romp over Colorado State.
Brock: A must-see matchup in Seahawks vs Raiders
After shutting down two other top tight ends, Nick Emmanwori turns his attention to Brock Bowers.
Hurricanes beat Kraken 5-1 for series sweep in Finland
The defending Stanley Cup champions routed Seattle for a two-game series sweep in Finland.
Seattle Red
Everett’s bus merger will double its transit sales tax, even as voters complain about high cost of living
Everett’s transit sales tax doubles from 0.6% to 1.2% on April 1, 2027. Here’s what it costs on everyday purchases and when service changes begin.
Rantz: Seattle school board owes should personally pay for their I-638 lawsuit to overturn the will of voters
Seattle Public Schools says it’s broke but voted to sue over I-638. Rantz demands the lawyer contract, hourly rates, funding source and total spent so far.
Chris Cargill: First report on Idaho ed choice tax credit shows program a monumental success
The Idaho Tax Commission's first report on the state's new parental choice tax credit found that it is opening up new education opportunities for families.
Rantz: Nick Shirley’s Lam’s Seafood correction exposes the different rules for conservative and liberal media
Nick Shirley corrected his Lam’s Seafood EBT claim on camera. Jason Rantz says Seattle Times reporters mocking him won’t correct their paper’s false claims.
Snohomish County Democrats pass $24 million property tax hike a week after voters said no new taxes
Snohomish County Democrats passed a $3.37B budget with $24M in new property taxes on a 3-2 vote, one week after voters approved a supermajority tax rule.
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.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Ground stop lifted as hundreds of flights canceled at SEA; officials cite ‘major engineering defect’
A ground stop has been issued for all airports nationwide by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Gov. Ferguson, WSF working with San Juan County on Orcas Island ferry terminal repairs
San Juan County has issued a declaration of a state of emergency due to damage at the Orcas Island ferry terminal.
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.
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
‘Three days of medication and not much else’: King County prosecutor calls for fixes to WA’s involuntary treatment system
People released after being involuntarily committed for mental health or substance use treatment in King County often leave with little support.
‘One party with two jerseys’: Former Evergreen professor Bret Weinstein outlines plan to take over Libertarian Party
Bret Weinstein said his American Liberty Party aims to break the hold of the Republican and Democratic parties by taking over the Libertarian Party.
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.
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
Huge waves pummel the California coast, forcing the closure of iconic piers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California coast was pummeled again on Sunday by huge waves that inundated beaches, flooded local streets and forced the closure of iconic piers. The National Weather Service office for the Bay Area warned that surf up to 35 feet (10.6 meters) was possible, along with dangerous rip currents and sneaker […]
Isaac, a cat missing since the Brooklyn building collapse, has been reunited with his young owner
NEW YORK (AP) — A cat missing since last week’s deadly Brooklyn building collapse has been found alive and reunited with his young owner, New York City officials said Sunday. Allie Taylor, director of the Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare, said her office worked with the veterinary nonprofit Flatbush Cats to locate Isaac and reunite […]
Officials say a tanker's steering failed before it crashed into a cruise ship in New Orleans
A tanker’s steering system failed and kept its rudder in a position that sent it crashing into a cruise ship docked in New Orleans, U.S. government safety officials said Sunday. The preliminary finding from National Transportation Safety Board officials provided the first official word on what caused Friday’s crash of the Atlantic Asphalt tanker into […]
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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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