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DEVELOPING: SB I-5 reopens near DuPont after box truck rollover blocks 4 lanes
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Former inmate who says transgender cellmate assaulted her wins federal case against WA prisons, attorney says
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Sequim man arrested after allegedly selling meth to detectives multiple times
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Harger: Washington voted for term limits in 1992. Chris Reykdal took the hint
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‘I think this is a very smart move’: Curley praises Nilu Jenks’ push to make Seattle housing easier to build
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New vehicle restrictions at the Orcas Island ferry terminal due to bridge structural concerns
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MyNorthwest News
Sound Transit Crosslake Connection will be closed this weekend
Buses will replace Sound Transit Two Line trains between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15.
'Needs to be improved': Report targets gaps in WA's involuntary treatment system
A statewide task force is calling for changes to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) system.
3 WA school districts prepare to sue state over funding
Three Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state over education funding.
California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires
California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight.
Puget Sound condo market swings in buyers’ favor
Condo buyers are gaining the upper hand locally and across the country.
Second suspect pleads not guilty in crash that killed Deejay Tuiasosopo
A second defendant in last month's crash in Federal Way that killed Deejay Tuiasosopo, 16, was in court today.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘Who gets to question whether a girl is a girl?’: Gee and Ursula expect legal fight as Seattle School Board weighs suing over I-638
The Seattle School Board could vote Monday to take legal action against I-638, a ban on transgender girls competing in girls' school sports.
‘This feels like very bad news’: Jake questions Seattle’s NBA expansion chances after Ferguson’s latest meeting with Adam Silver
Gov. Bob Ferguson's meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver raises concerns about Seattle's chances for a SuperSonics return.
‘You can’t budget your rent’: Gee challenges budgeting advice as WA tops the nation in estimated grocery spending
Washington residents face high grocery costs, raising questions over traditional budgeting advice. Explore the financial implications.
Harger: Kids danced at Seattle Center’s Diwali festival. 2 men showed up with racist signs
Saturday at the Seattle Center Armory, kids were dancing on stage at Diwali. Then two men walked in with American flags. One sign used a slur for Indian people.
‘The prices here are outrageous’: Gee and Ursula discuss Seattle dining costs as her favorite restaurant closes
Ursula's favorite Seattle restaurant is closing, and Gee Scott sees a broader problem behind the struggles facing local dining spots: higher prices.
‘It’s outrageous’: KIRO hosts say rising airfares are putting family visits out of reach
Rising airfares are making family visits harder to afford, KIRO hosts describe the tension between travel costs and spending time with relatives.
Seattle Sports
Breakdown: Where Seahawks’ NFC West title, playoff odds now stand
At the midway point of the NFL season, here's a look at Seattle's division title and playoff chances.
Seahawks’ draft pick of JSN started a run on WRs; he’s clearly been the best
Here's a look at how JSN and the three receivers drafted immediately after him stack up through three-plus seasons.
Seahawks Injury Updates: Sam Darnold could return after bye
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald discussed the statuses of several injured players, including Sam Darnold and Leonard Williams.
NFL reinstates WR Brandon Aiyuk to 49ers after he left team last year
The league removed Aiyuk from the reserve/left squad list on Monday and gave the 49ers a two-week exemption before they need to add him to the 53-man roster.
Cards WR Michael Wilson, QB Gardner Minshew suffered serious injuries vs Seahawks
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson is out for the year because of a fracture in his neck, and QB Gardner Minshew's season may also be over.
Rams’ Puka Nacua expected to go on IR with knee, toe injuries
The star wide receiver was hurt on his final touch in the Rams' Week 9 win over the Commanders.
Seattle Red
King County wants more of your property tax money for flood control
King County’s Flood Control District holds a Nov. 10 hearing on its 2027 property tax levy. The notice lists no amount, and a failed Tukwila levee is in court.
Millionaires renting jumps 709%, suggests Seattle real estate isn’t worth the price
Seattle-area millionaire renters jumped 709% from 2020 to 2024, per RentCafe. Income tax fears and AI-driven tech layoffs keep the wealthy from buying homes.
Rantz: 4 reasons to celebrate that Chris Reykdal won’t seek reelection for superintendent
Chris Reykdal won’t seek a fourth term as state superintendent. Here’s his record on girls’ sports, parental rights, test scores and COVID school closures.
AI expert Ray Wang warns the data center freeze helps China, and Seattle already passed one
Constellation Research founder Ray Wang says Democrats’ data center moratorium push helps China. Seattle already froze big data centers. Olympia could be next.
Socialist mayors to lead LA, D.C., NYC, Seattle as Trump warns of ‘disaster’
President Trump is sounding the alarm bells over the rise of socialist leaders in many of America's major cities such as Seattle, New York, and Los Angeles.
Oregon’s gun permit fight is still alive, and Northwest gun owners need to know where it stands
The Oregon Supreme Court still hasn’t ruled on Measure 114. HB 4145 pushed the gun permit and magazine ban to 2028. Here’s what applies today.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sound Transit Crosslake Connection will be closed this weekend
Buses will replace Sound Transit Two Line trains between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15.
SR 167 overnight closure kicks off week of roadwork in western WA
There is one full closure on Monday evening on SR 167 through Renton that drivers will need to pay attention to and seek alternate routes.
Archival photos reveal the destruction of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed on Nov. 7, 1940, just four months after its grand opening in July.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
Rain and blustery winds return to western Washington as weather systems line up
The first few days of November were dry, but the weather's turn will help preserve this month’s reputation as the year's wettest.
MyNorthwest Politics
4 Democratic-backed Supreme Court candidates win; Republican-backed candidate narrowly leads
Four Democratic-backed candidates have won their races for the Washington Supreme Court, while the fifth race remains uncalled.
Adam Smith wins reelection over Doug Basler in WA-9 race
Democratic incumbent Adam Smith won reelection over Republican challenger Doug Basler in Washington’s 9th Congressional District.
Kim Schrier wins fifth term, defeats Spencer Meline in WA-8 race
Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier has defeated Republican Spencer Meline in the race for Washington’s 8th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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
The Latest: Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements’
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.” Hegseth made the comments at a news conference at the Pentagon, just a day after Rep. Thomas Massie launched an effort to impeach him over his handling of the unpopular war […]
Press Forward completes nearly $600M in journalism investments about 2 years early
Press Forward, the nonprofit launched in 2023 to strengthen local news as outlets struggle with economic and technological changes, announced Tuesday that it has completed investing nearly $600 million in journalism organizations, about two years ahead of schedule. However, Press Forward Executive Director Dale Anglin said the organization’s work is far from complete. Not only […]
Inflation ran hotter than expected last month, underscoring affordability challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation was higher than expected last month in a sign that the rising prices that powered sweeping Democratic victories in last week’s midterm elections will continue to pose challenges for the White House and the Federal Reserve. The consumer price index rose 0.4% from September to October, the Labor Department said […]
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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
Meier and the co-authors conducted a 10-year trial measuring outcomes of over 300 patients treated with CyberKnife across 21 centers.