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seattle schools...

Julia Dallas

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.

Photo: Another drive-by shooting has been reported, this time on the interchange ramp from I-5 sout...

Julia Dallas

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.

Seattle City Light trucks stand at the ready....

Steve Coogan

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 auction...

Bill Kaczaraba

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.

Photo: Snoqualmie Police Department officers were able to free a stuck elk....

Julia Dallas

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.

seattle traffic congestion...

Frank Sumrall

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

Pac-12 logo 2023...

Cameron Van Til

Which schools could Pac-12 target next? Insider weighs in

Brett McMurphy of The Action Network shares his perspective on what's next for the Pac-12 after its addition of four Mountain West schools.

Seattle Mariners Bryan Woo...

Shannon Drayer

Drayer: The gloves are off for Mariners’ Bryan Woo

The emergence of Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo continued Wednesday, and his flirtation with perfection maybe wasn't all that big of a surprise.

UW Huskies WSU Cougars Apple Cup...

Christian Caple

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.

Seattle Seahawks Zach Charbonnet...

Mike Lefko

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.

Seattle Seahawks Mike Macdonald...

Cameron Van Til

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 Conference WSU Cougars Boise State Broncos...

The Associated Press

Pac-12 adds 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.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

climate commitment act gas...

Dave Ross

Ross: The rollout of the Climate Commitment Act was flawed, now it can be voted out

In November, we'll get a chance to repeal the Climate Commitment Act, better known as the law that broke my gas budget.

Image: Members of the press appear in the spin room during a presidential debate between Republican...

Steve Coogan

'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.

auburn gang violence...

Charlie Harger

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.

KTTH Opinion

Photo: The dashcam of a Seattle police officer who was reprimanded for the pursuit of a suspect....

Jason Rantz

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.

Image: One public commenter at the Seattle City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 took the appro...

Jason Rantz

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.

Image: Democrat Bob Ferguson, left, shakes hands with Republican Dave Reichert, right, during the W...

Jason Rantz

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

state route 202 five-day closure...

Chris Sullivan

Five-day closure for State Route 202, everyone's favorite alternate route for I-405

Redmond-Woodinville Road, otherwise known as State Route 202 (SR 202), is a popular way to skip the traffic on I-405.

seattle traffic congestion...

Frank Sumrall

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.

I-90 interchange...

Chris Sullivan

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.

MyNorthwest Weather

temperatures autumn...

Ted Buehner

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.

summer weather...

Ted Buehner

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.

Photo: The warmer and drier weather is coming back soon. Here, the sun shines in Seattle' Eastlake ...

Ted Buehner

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

Image: Members of the press appear in the spin room during a presidential debate between Republican...

Steve Coogan

'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.

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, left, is seen on April 27, 2023 in Seattle. At right, the...

Bill Kaczaraba

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.

trump seattle...

Frank Sumrall

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

cancel apple cup...

Bill Kaczaraba

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.

Image: James Earl Jones accepts the special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 71st annual ...

Associated Press

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.

Seahawks Light Rail Lynnwood ridership...

Bill Kaczaraba

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

King Street Station 1915...

Feliks Banel

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.

Image: Ringo Starr, seen playing at the Seattle Center Coliseum, made quite an impression on Ned Ha...

Feliks Banel

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.

Plaques created in the 1990s by the City of Sumner to honor longtime local families and donors will...

Feliks Banel

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

FILE - New York Councilwoman Farah Louis speaks during a celebration ceremony for the refurbished G...

Associated Press

New York City lawmakers approve bill to study slavery and reparations

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City lawmakers approved legislation Thursday to study the city’s significant role in slavery and consider reparations to descendants of enslaved people. The package of bills passed by the City Council still needs to be signed into law by Democratic Mayor Eric Adams, who didn’t immediately respond to a request […]

FILE - An Amazon truck makes deliveries in Wheeling, Ill., May 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File...

Associated Press

Amazon boosts pay for subcontracted delivery drivers amid union pressure

Amazon is giving another pay boost to its subcontracted delivery drivers in the U.S. amid growing union pressure. Drivers who work with Amazon’s Delivery Service Partners, or DSPs, will earn an average of nearly $22 per hour, a 7% bump from the previous average of $20.50, the company said Thursday. The increase in wages is […]

Associated Press

Smartmatic's suit against Newsmax over 2020 election reporting appears headed for trial

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A lawsuit pitting an electronic voting machine manufacturer that was targeted by allies of former President Donald Trump against a conservative news outlet that aired accusations of vote manipulation in the 2020 election appears headed to trial, following a Delaware judge’s ruling Thursday. Florida-based Smartmatic is suing Newsmax, claiming the cable […]

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Swedish Cyberknife prostate cancer...

MyNorthwest Staff

Innovative technology to treat prostate cancer

September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In Seattle, Swedish is paving the way with a unique system designed to fight prostate cancer.

Photo: MADD Washington provides support to families and works to stop increasing traffic fatalities...

MyNorthwest Staff

'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.

Photo: Anacortes is perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. With charming shops, delightful dining...

MyNorthwest Staff

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.