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'Society has failed them': Gee and Ursula say Alderwood Mall guilty plea exposes how easy it is for kids to get guns
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'They're selling smaller bags of dope': Spike warns Meta's two-hour cap still feeds kids the same product
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Rain, it has been a while!
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WA among 15 states hit by alfalfa sprout recall over E. coli, Salmonella
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Necropsy: Dead whale found in Commencement Bay was likely alive when ship hit it
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WA National Guard firefighters under investigation for posing with white supremacist flag during wildfires
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MyNorthwest News
Redmond's Kristina Liutova, 16, one win away from 2026 U.S. Open main draw
Redmond's Kristina Liutova is one win away from the main draw at the 2026 U.S. Open — and the 16-year-old got there by fighting through a dramatic finish Wednesday night.
Seattle teachers authorize strike, putting first day of school in jeopardy
Seattle teachers authorized a strike Wednesday night, putting the first day of school in jeopardy, after they voted overwhelmingly to approve a walkout if needed.
Venezuelan man wrongly arrested by ICE released from Northwest Detention Center a month later
A Venezuelan asylum-seeker has returned to work after being released from the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center.
Tacoma police investigate homicide after person arrives at hospital with gunshot wound, dies
The Tacoma Police Department is investigating a homicide after a person was brought to the hospital with a gunshot wound and died.
I-5 in Mount Vernon reopens after crash closed interstate
All southbound lanes of I-5 in Mount Vernon are open after a car crash closed them Thursday morning.
Puyallup domestic violence suspect detonates explosive device, killing himself after long standoff
A domestic violence call in Puyallup ended with a deadly explosion, the Puyallup Police Department confirmed.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Ask Ursula: My wife seems withdrawn and depressed. What do I do?
Dear Ursula, I'm sure my wife is depressed. We’ve been married for more than 30 years. She’s a little older than me. I’m 60, and she’s retired.
'Grow a pair of sideburns': Curley challenges Ferguson on $790M school tax credit as Seattle teachers threaten to strike
John Curley thinks Seattle's teachers' union is more interested in protecting its power than protecting kids, with teachers likely to vote on a strike.
'Sometimes it's just bad design': Gee backs Wilson's push to ban right turns on red, says real problem is infrastructure
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is directing the city's lobbyists to ask state lawmakers for the authority to ban right turns on red at any intersection.
'It's the culture of the department itself': Spike says SPD's staffing crisis goes deeper than any one chief
The Seattle Police Department has lost 69 officers this year, and currently has just 929 officers available to answer 911 calls.
'The person needs to be here': Gee says next police chief should come from within SPD as Wilson launches national search
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson officially launched a national search for the city's next permanent police chief.
'A force of nature': Jake and Spike pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Jake and Spike honor Dolly Parton's impact on music and culture following her death, reflecting on her remarkable life and achievements.
Seattle Sports
Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald ‘can’t wait’ to work with new team owners
The Seahawks head coach spoke to the media Thursday for the first time since the team's sale was approved Wednesday by a vote of NFL owners.
Salk: Leonard Williams sets his path to being a Seahawks ROH member
Mike Salk is "unapologetically ecstatic" about Leonard Williams' contract extension, and thinks there's plenty more good to come from the Seattle Seahawks DT.
Brock & Salk: Leonard Williams deal ‘great news’ for Seahawks
Brock and Salk gave their instant reaction to the star defensive tackle's extension with the Seahawks.
Reunion time again? Mariners fan favorite Eugenio Suárez reportedly on waivers
The Cincinnati Reds have reportedly made Eugenio Suárez available on waivers, and he could be a fit for the Seattle Mariners again.
Report: Seahawks, Leonard Williams agree to 3-year extension
The three-time Pro Bowler is now set to be one of the NFL's highest-paid defensive tackles.
Baldinger: How Seahawks’ defense can continue to evolve
NFL Network's Brian Baldinger discussed how Seattle's top-ranked scoring defense can stay one step ahead of the league.
Seattle Red
Audit finds Multnomah County wasted millions of taxpayer dollars on real estate overpayments
A new audit found that Multnomah County wasted millions in taxpayer dollars on overpayments for two real estate transactions.
Mexican fugitive who skipped his own sentencing hauled back from Tijuana, gets 6 years
A Mexican citizen who fled to Mexico to dodge sentencing was extradited from Tijuana and sentenced in Portland to six years for smuggling heroin into Oregon.
They voted to erase his job halfway through the term, so Sheriff Keith Swank walked into the auditor’s office and filed his own initiative
Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank filed a citizen charter initiative to protect the elected sheriff's office as Amendment 53 heads to November voters.
WA Attorney General’s Office won’t explain redactions regarding lawfare against Trump
Washington's Attorney General's Office has repeatedly redacted the contents of a memo regarding its plans to take legal action against Trump, but won't say why.
Seattle home shoppers are searching almost everywhere but Seattle, new data shows
New Realtor.com data shows 83.8% of Seattle-area home searches went to listings outside the metro, the third-highest rate in the country.
T-Mobile said its Washington buildings were safe. Now stores are closing.
T-Mobile is cutting 77 more Washington jobs and shutting six locations, including stores in Seattle, Tacoma and Yakima, its third round of cuts in a year.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
I-5 in Mount Vernon reopens after crash closed interstate
All southbound lanes of I-5 in Mount Vernon are open after a car crash closed them Thursday morning.
'I almost got run over': King County deputy's close call is a reminder to slow down and move over
A King County deputy nearly lost his life on SR 167 when a car ripped past his patrol SUV, and 36% of drivers admit they wouldn't have moved over.
All lanes back open after brush fire in I-5 median near Everett
A brush fire in the median of I-5 near Everett is blocking the HOV lane in both directions and the southbound left general-purpose lane.
MyNorthwest Weather
With cooler weather inbound, was Tuesday western WA's last hot day of the year?
The next 10 days reflect much cooler weather with a growing threat of showers. Yes, some potential wet weather may be in store during a summer that has been quite dry.
Where did summer go?
We could see a little drizzle Wednesday morning before the clouds slowly break up and sunshine returns in the afternoon.
After Tuesday’s heat, cooler temperatures are likely into September
After a much warmer-than-normal start to the summer season in June, July and August have been much more "typical" for average temperatures across the region.
MyNorthwest Politics
One month after Bite of Seattle shooting, King County expands mobile crisis response efforts
One month after a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle, investigators are still working to identify a possible third shooter connected to the gunfire.
'He's absolutely spot on': Former Republican AG backs Nick Brown's fight to preserve mail-in voting
McKenna said the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting to move forward could create chaos ahead of the November midterm elections.
Pierce County officials sue to block charter amendment that would remove elected sheriff
Multiple Pierce County officials are suing the county to challenge a proposal that would change the position of sheriff from elected to appointed.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Out & About: A Local Dolly Parton Tribute, a Movie in the Park, and Dancing 'Til Dusk
Originally published on 425. A Local Dolly Parton Tribute Country legend Dolly Parton passed away earlier this week at 80. Her death has inspired countless tributes from admirers around the world. One closer-to-home local homage is coming from the Seattle Men’s Chorus, which is releasing its popular “Dolly: Seattle Men’s Chorus Salutes Dolly Parton” tribute […]
Out & About: A Local Dolly Parton Tribute, Kids in Business, and the Washington State Fair's Return
Originally published on South Sound. A Local Dolly Parton Tribute Country legend Dolly Parton passed away earlier this week at 80. Her death has inspired countless tributes from admirers around the world. One closer-to-home homage is coming from the Seattle Men’s Chorus, which is releasing its popular “Dolly: Seattle Men’s Chorus Salutes Dolly Parton” tribute […]
WSECU Names New CEO After Nationwide Search
Originally published on South Sound Business. Olympia-based credit union WSECU has named Harry Zhu as its next president and CEO. He will succeed Gary Swindler, who is retiring next month after 37 years with the company, which has locations across Washington. Previously, Zhu spent 13 years with Alliant Credit Union, where he held several senior […]
MyNorthwest History
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?
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.
National News
Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump's name to building
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Thursday expressed skepticism about the Kennedy Center’s intention to return President Donald Trump’s name to the historic performing arts venue by early next month, challenging the board’s insistence on moving forward even in the face of a court ruling that blocked and reversed a previous effort. Just seconds after […]
ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states
Federal immigration authorities have detained dozens of people in the city of Danbury, Connecticut, this week, despite intense opposition from elected officials and protesters. The Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign is plowing ahead even in Democratic-led states like Connecticut that have laws seeking to limit Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s power. Nationwide, ICE arrests increased significantly […]
As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — “AIR FORCE VETERAN. SMALL BUSINESSMAN. TRUMP CONSERVATIVE.” The all-caps headline on Texas Republican congressional candidate Carlos De La Cruz’s website used to align him with President Donald Trump. Not anymore. “NATIVE TEXAN. AIR FORCE VETERAN. SMALL BUSINESSMAN. PROVEN CONSERVATIVE,” it reads now. De La Cruz’s campaign rejected any suggestion he was […]
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