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18 people arrested in undercover drug operations spanning Centralia to Marysville
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Seattle City Council committee passes nearly $9B budget despite looming 2027 deficit
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Critics say Washington initiatives threaten safety of LGBTQ+
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Coyote killed after getting dangerously close to humans at arboretum
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WA law enforcement issue warning over TikTok 'kick challenge' after child shot in Houston area
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Investigators say UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky, killing 14, had cracks in engine mount
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14 arrested in major drug raid at Lynnwood apartment complex
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MyNorthwest Politics
Snohomish County Democrats call for removal of 'Flock' cameras
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MyNorthwest News
Mayor-elect Katie Wilson's transition team blends City Hall veterans and progressive leaders
Mayor-elect Katie Wilson has named the five leaders who will guide her transition into office, her first major move since the election was certified last week.
Seattle updates street parking rates: Here are the neighborhoods affected
Seattle adjusted street parking rates across several neighborhoods, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.
Pipeline leaking jet fuel near Everett causes state of emergency in WA
Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a state of emergency after a leak forced the shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline.
SR 99 tunnel in Seattle reopened after power outage
The SR 99 tunnel in Seattle has reopened in both directions Thursday morning after a power outage.
Botulism found in ByHeart formula, company confirms; Second WA infant sick
The CDC reports 31 infant botulism cases tied to ByHeart formula, raising concerns in Washington and beyond.
Second suspect arrested in connection to the murders of two teen brothers in Lacey
A second suspect was arrested in connection with the murder of two teen brothers, the Lacey Police Department announced.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: As Seattle embraces a Democratic Socialist mayor, fears of a business exodus emerge
Look, Katie Wilson's not crazy. Maybe she's betting businesses need what Seattle offers enough to stay despite new taxes. But will businesses flee?
Should Edmonds introduce paid street parking? KIRO hosts discuss proposal
"The Gee and Ursula Show" debate the impending Edmonds City Council decision on reintroducing paid parking to boost downtown revenue.
Harger: As nation follows Epstein revelations, local media ignores Auburn pastor’s child rape case
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus wrote a letter for Headley’s attorney to share with the judge before sentencing, asking that he not serve prison time even though he had admitted to felony charges for raping a child.
Harger: Seattle’s new mayor eyes progressive taxes, but will middle-class homeowners pay the price?
What's Katie Wilson's solution? Translation: lots of new taxes to fund social housing and government services. But she promises real estate taxes are only targeting the ultra-wealthy.
'How do you get it done?': KIRO hosts challenge Katie Wilson's ambitious agenda
Spike O'Neil discusses the hurdles Seattle Mayor Wilson faces in passing her socialist proposals through the city's legislative process.
'Homeless levels will go up': Curley explains why socialism is a misdiagnosis for what ails Seattle
John Curley broke down the socialist approach to solving Seattle's problems, and raised concerns about the amount of money the city spends on homelessness.
SeattleSports.com
Kraken score 3 in third in 3-2 comeback win over Chicago
Jaden Schwartz scored the tiebreaking goal as the Seattle Kraken scored three in the third period to rally past the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Thursday night.
Olney: What MLB front offices are saying about Mariners’ Josh Naylor deal
ESPN's Buster Olney shares the common theme he's heard from league executives about the Seattle Mariners' re-signing of Josh Naylor.
Seahawks down to 3 DNPs on week’s second injury report
The Seattle Seahawks held a pair of players out of a practice for a second straight day with injuries. Another was held out due to personal reasons on Thursday.
Seahawks cut former UW star from practice squad, add OL depth
The Seattle Seahawks released former UW Huskies RB Myles Gaskin from their practice squad and added center Doug Kramer Jr.
Former Mariners reliever Erik Swanson retires from MLB
Veteran right-handed reliever Erik Swanson, who had a stellar 2022 season with the Seattle Mariners, is hanging up his cleats at 32 years old.
ESPN’s Olney details what a Skubal trade could cost the Mariners
ESPN insider Buster Olney shares his insight on a potential Seattle Mariners trade for two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.
Seattle Red
Portland tagger ‘BIER’ guilty on 51 criminal charged in graffiti crackdown
A repeat offender nicknamed ‘BIER’ was brought down by citywide graffiti probe in Portland.
Rantz: You’ve been lied to. New diagnosis shows chronic marijuana use can cause disabling vomiting condition
UW Medicine doctors are treating a growing wave of chronic marijuana users with a disabling vomiting syndrome now given its own ICD-10 diagnosis code.
Sen. McCune pushes for bill to protect girls’ sports, cites growing safety concerns
Washington Sen. Jim McCune is pushing SB 5097, a bill to preserve girls’ sports for biological females.
End of an Era at Pike Place: Pike Brewing to close historic pub and fish bar
Seattle’s craft beer scene takes a hit as Pike Brewing announces the closure of its renowned Pike Pub & Fish Bar at Pike Place Market on Nov 30.
Fact Check: Is Thanksgiving cheaper this year? The surprising, non-partisan data isn’t great news for Seattle
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner is down 5% in 2025.
Kirkland and Bellevue soar into top 10 for U.S. holiday spending
Kirkland and Bellevue rank top 10 in U.S. for 2025 holiday shopping budgets according to WalletHub report.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Seattle updates street parking rates: Here are the neighborhoods affected
Seattle adjusted street parking rates across several neighborhoods, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.
SR 99 tunnel in Seattle reopened after power outage
The SR 99 tunnel in Seattle has reopened in both directions Thursday morning after a power outage.
Free-flow no more: Traffic signals coming to SR 522 at I-405 interchange
Discover how active traffic lights on SR 522 at I-405 in Bothell will impact drivers and traffic flow in the area.
MyNorthwest Weather
Brace yourself: Some of the coldest weather this season is coming next week
Meteorologist Scott Sistek discusses an unusual cold front impacting Seattle next week on KIRO Newsradio.
Flood season returns: Why a '100-year flood' can happen any year
Discover why a 100-year flood can occur any year in Western Washington and its impact during flood season.
California's atmospheric river pushing showers into PNW
An atmospheric river that's soaking southern California is pushing wet weather up into the Pacific Northwest.
MyNorthwest Politics
Mayor-elect Katie Wilson's transition team blends City Hall veterans and progressive leaders
Mayor-elect Katie Wilson has named the five leaders who will guide her transition into office, her first major move since the election was certified last week.
WA senator challenges tax breaks for college sports amid $2.4B Big Ten private equity deal
Maria Cantwell challenges tax-exempt status of college athletics, raising concerns about private equity influence in the sector.
King County passes $20 billion budget with housing protections, modest property-tax increase
King County's new budget prioritizes housing, public safety, and tax increases to enhance community welfare and support growth.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Buddhist monks resume 2,300-mile walk for peace after accident near Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — A group of Buddhist monks in the middle of a 2,300-mile (3,700-kilometer) walk across the U.S. to promote peace planned to resume their journey after two of them were injured during a traffic accident near Houston, a spokesperson for the group said Thursday. The collection of about two dozen monks began their […]
Why does this NYC subway station smell 'Christmassy'? It's an ad
NEW YORK (AP) — A trip through New York City’s crowded subway system usually offers a pungent mix of industrial and bodily aromas. But inside a stretch of the Grand Central station this holiday season, the air smells of vanilla and fresh pine. The scent is part of a novel advertising campaign for Bath & […]
Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help
NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund. “There are so many things that happen in our lives that we don’t expect and most of […]
MyNorthwest History
Two suspects shot during attempted carjacking on Queen Anne hill
A man trying to keep armed thugs from carjacking his sports car on Queen Anne hill early Sunday morning opened fire, apparently injuring two suspects.
Landscape still bears the scars of Mount St. Helens eruption 45 years later
Sunday marks 45 years since Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people and reshaping the landscape of southwest Washington, which still bears the scars of that devastating event.
How 11 feet of snow led to America’s deadliest avalanche near Stevens Pass in 1910
Discover how 11 feet of snow caused America's deadliest avalanche near Stevens Pass.
National News
Trump and Mamdani meet Friday in the Oval Office. They've cast each other as adversaries for months
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has called New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” and a “total nut job.” Mamdani has called Trump’s administration “authoritarian” and described himself as “Donald Trump’s worst nightmare.” So their first-ever meeting, scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. EST at the White House, could be a […]
Trump's wind-down of the Education Department leaves schools fearing disruption
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says its plan to dismantle the Education Department offers a fix for the nation’s lagging academics — a solution that could free schools from the strictures of federal influence. Yet to some school and state officials, the plan appears to add more bureaucracy, with no clear benefit for students […]
US Transportation Department endorses a female crash test dummy that more closely resembles women
The U.S. government on Thursday released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women. The Department of Transportation will consider using the dummy in the government’s vehicle crash test five star-ratings once a final rule is adopted, the agency said in a news release. Women are 73% […]
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Discover Kitsap County's creative soul: Where Nordic charm meets gothic gardens and ancient traditions thrive
Kitsap County is full of wonderfully weird, authentically artsy, and unexpectedly magical corners that make visitors become locals and locals never want to leave.
More than just a Seattle plumber that loves food
For Dusty, owner of Craftsman Plumbing, plumbing has never been just about pipes and water pressure.
A whole-home generator isn’t a luxury — it’s a lifeline
Tyson O’Neill, owner of Generator Supercenter of Puget Sound in Lynnwood, said homeowners must stop treating backup power like a luxury.