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Rantz: Antisemitic activists are sneaking non-students on-campus for anti-Israel activism
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Microsoft announces new layoffs within Xbox division
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Earthquake rattles the Los Angeles area
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Five-day closure for State Route 202, everyone’s favorite alternate route for I-405
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Ross: The rollout of the Climate Commitment Act was flawed, now it can be voted out
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Hundreds gather on Seattle beach to remember American activist killed by Israeli military
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Seattle Public Schools announces two options for school closures
Seattle Public Schools released two proposals on Wednesday regarding school closures meant to help its expensive deficit.
WSP reports yet another drive-by shooting on I-5
Another drive-by shooting has been reported, this time on the interchange ramp from I-5 south to State Route 16 west.
Power back on: North Seattle outage affects about 18,000 customers
A power outage in North Seattle is impacting approximately 18,000 customers, Seattle City Light reported Wednesday afternoon.
Paul Allen's treasure trove raises more than $10 million for charity
Rare computing artifacts, space-related objects, and documents from the collection of Paul Allen gets $10 million for charity.
WDFW: 'Leave it to the professionals' after Snoqualmie officers save stuck elk
Snoqualmie Police Department officers were able to free a stuck elk Monday night. The animal got its antlers wrapped in a fence.
Report: Seattle has second-worst congestion, third-worst traffic in nation
Seattle has the second-worst congestion and the third-worst traffic among 49 measured major metro areas, according to the report's findings.
SeattleSports.com
Caple: This Apple Cup will be weird, but don’t give up on it yet
UW Huskies insider Christian Caple of On Montlake weighs in on Saturday's "bizarro" Apple Cup, and takes a good look at what WSU brings to the matchup.
Lefko: Why you should be encouraged by Seahawks’ offense
The Seattle Seahawks' defense is getting more attention after their Week 1 win, but the offense is also worth looking at – especially when compared to a year ago.
How real is Seahawks’ top-5 pressure rate from Week 1 win?
Was the Seattle Seahawks' pass-rushing success against the Broncos a Week 1 mirage or a sign of things to come? Brock Huard gives his take.
Pac-12 officially adding Boise St., Fresno St., San Diego St., Colorado St.
The Pac-12 is adding Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State, starting in 2026, to join WSU and Oregon State in a rebuilt Conference of Champions, the league announced Thursday.
Woo takes perfect game into 7th, Mariners beat Padres 5-2
Bryan Woo carried a perfect game into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 to split a two-game series.
Seahawks Injury Report: The latest on Nwosu, Fant, Walker and more
Here is the latest Seattle Seahawks injury news on Uchenna Nwosu, George Fant, Kenneth Walker III, Pharaoh Brown, and more ahead of Week 2.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'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.
Harger: There's no sugarcoating it, Auburn is overrun with gang violence
I recently reported on the growing wave of gang violence in Auburn -- the kind of violence that keeps you up at night.
Mayfield: Set aside today’s trifles and join me at the beach?
My brain immediately forgot the small trifles and insignificant slights. They don’t actually matter, do they?
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Seattle cop reprimanded for pursuing violent suspect who rammed stolen car into cruiser
Seattle Police Officers Guild president criticizes the decision to reprimand an officer for pursuing a violent car thief.
Rantz: Seattle man sings cringey song at city council in favor of SODAs
A man singing support for a SODA ordinance at the Seattle city council was a cringe-worthy performance that could end democratic governance.
Rantz: KING 5 gubernatorial debate was embarrassing and a waste of time
KING 5 hosted the Washington gubernatorial debate between Dave Reichert and Bob Ferguson. It was a complete waste of everyone's time.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Report: Seattle has second-worst congestion, third-worst traffic in nation
Seattle has the second-worst congestion and the third-worst traffic among 49 measured major metro areas, according to the report's findings.
Diverging diamond interchange, two new lanes for I-90/SR 18 exchange in Snoqualmie
Drivers are getting their first taste of the new diverging diamond interchange at I-90 and SR 18 this week as new ramps open up.
SR 520, I-405 closures add to traffic madness during weekend sporting events
The Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Huskies are home this weekend, so what a perfect time to shut down a stretch of I-405.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
Surge of hot summer weather to come before autumn equinox
Days are getting shorter, sunsets are at 7:45 p.m. and the autumnal equinox is just a few weeks away, but dont fret as summer weather remains.
Is summer over in Western Washington? Nope, a bit more is coming this week
The good news is summer is not over, but there will be one more blip in the upcoming return to summer weather in Washington.
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
Are people still excited about a September Apple Cup? So far, ticket sales say 'No!'
This weekend's game between the Washington and Washington State football teams, the Apple Cup, will feature some interesting changes.
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones dies: The actor who overcame racial prejudice and a major stutter and lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN and more was 93.
Kaczaraba: Ride to-and-from Seahawks game via Lynnwood Light Rail extension was easy, efficient
With the addition of the Lynnwood light rail, I have more to look forward to when going to Seahawks games.
MyNorthwest History
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.
Feliks Banel: Feuding families and overnight campers vie for Sumner’s historic tiles
Nick Biermann contacted KIRO Newsradio earlier this week about an unusual event scheduled to take place on Mon. Sept. 9 at Sumner City Hall.
National News
Officers who beat Tyre Nichols didn't follow police training, lieutenant testifies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Three former officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols did not comply with Memphis Police Department training policies when they punched, kicked and hit the 29-year-old motorist after a January 2023 traffic stop, a police lieutenant testified Thursday. Lt. Larnce Wright offered the testimony during the federal trial of […]
Oklahoma governor delays vote on minimum wage hike until 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahomans will vote on gradually increasing the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour but not until 2026, angering supporters who are questioning the timing set by Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt. Stitt signed an executive order this week setting the vote for June 2026, which is the next scheduled statewide […]
Alabama university ordered to pay millions in discrimination lawsuit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama university was ordered to pay millions to an Iranian-born cancer researcher in a discrimination lawsuit that said she was was repeatedly called a racial epithet by a colleague, who at one point brandished a gun at her. A federal jury on Monday decided the University of Alabama at Birmingham […]
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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.
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