THE LATEST
-
‘Not all encampments are eyesores:’ Man’s makeshift White House catches the eye
-
Upcoming Grandparents Day shines light on local Red Cross awardee
-
Boeing Starliner capsule leaves space station, heads home without astronauts
-
SR 520, I-405 closures add to traffic madness during weekend sporting events
-
Endangered species expects second baby at Point Defiance Zoo
-
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald’s wife is pregnant with their first child
LISTEN NOW: LIVE RADIO
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Loading ...MyNorthwest News
Man accused of I-5 mass shooting told police he tried to get help
Charging documents are revealing more about the man accused of shooting at cars on I-5 in King and Pierce Counties Monday night.
US woman killed by Israeli military was a recent UW grad
Soldiers in the Israeli military killed an American woman during a protest in the West Bank on Friday. The woman was a UW graduate.
Judge delays Trump sentencing in hush money case until after November election
A judge agreed Friday to postpone the sentencing of Donald Trump in his hush money case until after the November election.
5-year-old dies after two-story fall from home in Everett
Firefighters rushed the 5-year-old boy to a hospital in Everett. He later died from his injuries at the hospital.
Nearly 200 victims sue WA for 'widespread' sexual abuse within juvenile detention
Nearly 200 people are suing the State of Washington due to ongoing "sexual abuse and degradation" within its juvenile detention system.
'Food is family:' Seattle Mayor Harrell releases revised Food Action Plan
On Thursday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released a revised Food Action Plan that will guide city departments over the next five years.
SeattleSports.com
Mike Leach’s legacy, Hall of Fame debate in spotlight as WSU faces Texas Tech
With two of his former teams squaring off, Saturday is a chance to rekindle the Hall of Fame push for the late WSU Cougars coach Mike Leach.
Miller pitches six strong frames, M’s beat Cardinals 6-1 for third straight win
Bryce Miller tossed six scoreless innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 for their third straight win.
Seahawks present steep challenge for Broncos rookie QB
Bo Nix's first NFL start comes at always-noisy Lumen Field against the Seattle Seahawks and Mike Macdonald's vaunted defensive scheme.
A stat to watch in Seahawks’ opener vs Broncos
Former NFL quarterback Brock Huard will be watching to see how Ryan Grubb's run-pass mix shakes out in his Seattle Seahawks debut.
Mariners now have the most prospects in Baseball America’s Top 100
Michael Arroyo moved into Baseball America's Top 100 to give the Seattle Mariners eight top-100 prospects, the most of any organization.
Video: What do we need to see from Mariners in final month?
Seattle Sports' Bob Stelton answers five important questions about the Seattle Mariners as they attempt to chase down a playoff spot.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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?
Patti Payne: The 17 lessons leaders have taught me, regardless of industry
I've learned important lessons from well-known national leaders, and even more from individuals who wouldn't be considered conventional leaders.
Harger: 8,555 tags and counting: The unchecked graffiti problem on the Seattle freeways
Over 8,000 graffiti tags were found to be scrawled across the Seattle roadways during a recent count KIRO Newsradio completed.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Georgia school shooting becomes political ammo for Democrats, but Trump kept us safer
After a tragic school shooting in Georgia, Democrats have been quick to push misleading and downright false claims about gun violence.
Rantz: Homeless man erects White House encampment in Seattle
A homeless man has erected a White House encampment in Seattle. What does this say about city policies on homelessness?
Rantz: Washington Department of Health releases radically racist, exclusionary COVID-19 report
The Washington State Department of Health released a COVID-19 report from community organizers. It's racist and promotes exclusion.
Podcasts
Listen to your favorite shows on your time.
MyNorthwest Traffic
Tuesday marks first commute day for Snohomish County Light Rail
Tuesday will mark the first real commute day for Light Rail reaching into Snohomish County with four new stations added.
It's a party: Light rail service begins in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline
Lynnwood better be ready for its closeup. Light rail service begins Friday, bringing thousands of new people in for a fast trip to Seattle.
How to navigate US 2 and avoid backups this Labor Day weekend
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, WSDOT is encouraging travelers using Highway 2 are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid congestion.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
Summer's not over yet, but it'll be wet and cool this weekend
Summer's not over yet, but folks in Washington will see a wet and cool weekend, meteorologist Kirby Cook said.
MyNorthwest Politics
US woman killed by Israeli military was a recent UW grad
Soldiers in the Israeli military killed an American woman during a protest in the West Bank on Friday. The woman was a UW graduate.
Hunter Biden enters surprise guilty plea to avoid tax trial months after his gun conviction
Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges in a surprise move that spares his family another likely painful criminal trial.
Public Lands Commissioner primary race decided by less than 50 votes following recount
Two weeks later, the race for Public Lands Commissioner is still undecided as just 16 votes separate second place from third place.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Football is back! Also cider tastings, cat videos, festivals and more this weekend
The Seattle Seahawks returning to Lumen Field on Sunday is only one of many things going on this weekend in Western Washington.
Why are video games cool? CEO of Kinda Funny gives his answer, offers creator advice
I got the chance to meet Greg Miller, a big name in the world of video game media and one of the co-founders of Kinda Funny.
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.
MyNorthwest History
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.
Feliks Banel: Human hands - and ears - help NOAA’s radio robot get place names right
The NOAA Weather Radio robot voice pronounces the names of local communities correctly because human hands and ears are at work.
National News
2-year-old boy fatally stabbed by older brother in Chicago-area home, police say
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A 2-year-old boy was fatally stabbed by his 6-year-old brother in Joliet, Illinois, police said. The child suffered multiple stab wounds from a kitchen knife inside a home Friday afternoon and later was pronounced dead at a hospital, Joliet police said. Their mother called 911 and told police she was at […]
Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $800 million
BOSTON (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $800 million with a cash option of $401.8 million for Tuesday’s drawing after no one matched all the winning numbers for Friday night’s drawing. The jackpot was last won in Illinois on June 4 with a ticket valued at $552 million. Only two […]
Takeaways from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's response to violence after George Floyd's murder
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be the Democratic vice presidential candidate has revived the debate over how he handled the biggest crisis of his political career. Minneapolis and St. Paul erupted after a white Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd. The Black man’s murder in 2020 sparked a […]
Sponsored Articles
Anacortes: The ultimate summer water adventure destination
Anacortes is perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. With charming shops, delightful dining and a plethora of entertaining activities.
'Expanding your family:' Washington Make-A-Wish seeks volunteers amid record numbers
Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington is on track for a record number of wishes, however, to do that it will need help from volunteers.
Seattle pest control company pioneers 'rat birth control' method
Sounds of scratching, gnawing or rustling in your home at night could be signs it could be time to call pest control.