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Renton police apprehend suspect in sexually motivated assault on jogger
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Macklemore to donate $1 million from Ed Sheeran tour to organizations supporting Palestine
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Downtown Seattle hit 9.2 million visits in August, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 12%
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Amazon raises minimum pay for warehouse workers to $20 an hour
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VIDEO: More than 200 fireworks launched from moving truck before deadly Chelan Hills Fire
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Oracle laying off more than 350 employees in Seattle
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MyNorthwest News
One Kirkland beach closes due to bacteria as another one reopens
Kirkland's Juanita Beach Park is closed to swimmers for at least one week after an alert from Seattle & King County Public Health.
Lockdown lifted at Auburn school after reports of shots fired
A lockdown at Auburn Riverside High School has been lifted, police confirmed to KIRO Newsradio.
Cashmere man found dead near Chelan County's Tibbetts Mountain
A 57-year-old Cashmere man who had been missing for nearly two weeks was found dead in a remote area of Chelan County.
Driver killed after stolen SUV slams into metro bus in Kent
A driver in a stolen SUV was killed Wednesday morning after crashing into the back of a King County Metro bus in Kent.
Nearly half of PNW drivers admit to illegally using phones behind the wheel, survey finds
A survey from PEMCO Northwest saw 48% of drivers confess to distracted driving, specifically using their phones behind the wheel.
Seattle area ranks No. 5 for most expensive commute in the U.S., study finds
The cost of commuting in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area goes far beyond filling up the gas tank.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'It's diabolical': Gee praises Tacoma's new parking plan, rips Seattle's 'outrageous' prices
Downtown Tacoma drivers will soon pay a little more to park at the curb, but a lot less to park in city-owned garages, a tradeoff that had Gee Scott fired up.
'This is where it falls apart': Curley argues Mayor Wilson's governing philosophy can't survive human nature
John Curley has a theory about why Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson governs the way she does. It starts with her father's bookshelf.
'Ticking time bombs': KIRO hosts question how an 8x felon on active supervision was free to kill a man in Westlake Park
Jake Skorheim discussed an eight-time felon under supervision being charged with killing a man in Westlake Park, raising serious questions about public safety.
'The check engine light is on': Gee warns Seattle's job losses should worry everyone, not just big tech
Discover how Seattle's recent job losses impact everyone, as nearly 7,000 jobs vanished last year amid economic shifts.
'These things don't mesh': KIRO hosts say Seattle's downtown crime drop just shifted problems to other neighborhoods
An analysis by The Seattle Times found violent and property crimes in Seattle's downtown commercial core have fallen by nearly 50% since 2018.
'Stop taking my money': Jake says lands commissioner's op-ed ignores what's actually fueling WA wildfires
KIRO host Jake Skorheim said Upthegrove left out the most important part in his op-ed on wildfires in Washington.
Seattle Sports
Raleigh, Naylor carry Seattle Mariners past Los Angeles Angels 7-2
Cal Raleigh had two hits and three RBIs, Josh Naylor had two hits and two RBIs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 7-2 victory.
Seahawks Injury Report: Emmanwori limited, Horton takes step
Here's a look at where Emmanwori, Horton, Okada and others landed on Seattle's first practice report of the week.
WSU Cougars have to navigate rest of season without top WR
Head coach Kirby Moore touted WSU's veteran leadership amid an adversity-filled 0-2 start.
Seahawks don’t expect much change with Lock at QB for Darnold
With Sam Darnold out because of a glute injury, the Seattle Seahawks don’t expect all that much to change now that Drew Lock is taking over.
Former Seattle T-Birds star Mathew Barzal hurt on eve of Islanders camp
The former Seattle Thunderbirds star aggravated a previous injury, the Islanders said on the eve of training camp.
NFC West Check-In: 49ers lose rookie WR and a TE to injury
The 49ers were counting heavily on rookie receiver De’Zhaun Stribling, especially after expected starter Ricky Pearsall underwent season-ending knee surgery this summer.
Seattle Red
Seattle Oracle VP learns of layoff when corporate access vanishes as company pours billions into AI data centers
Oracle is cutting 359 more Seattle jobs, its fourth Washington layoff notice in 13 months, even as profits climb and its AI data center spending soars.
Rantz Exclusive: Video shows Tacoma Democrat Krista Perez sobbing and praying in patrol car after alleged drunk driving crash
Exclusive body cam video shows Democrat Krista Perez admit to wine, decline sobriety tests to go home first, and pray in tears after her Tacoma DUI arrest.
Emily Strasburg: Key strategies for effective wildfire funding
Due to the unpredictably of wildfire season, states in the Mountain West region need a strategy for wiser spending, writes Emily Strasburg.
Rantz: Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office asks press not to attend or cover its own tribal summit
Washington's Governor's Office of Indian Affairs asks press not to attend the October Centennial Accord with Governor Bob Ferguson and state agency leaders.
Spokane approves ‘culturally responsive’ opioid treatments, council’s only conservative explains why that’s a bad idea
The Spokane City Council approved funding for 'culturally responsive' opioid treatments, but the council's lone conservative explains why that's a bad idea.
Exclusive: Abuse survivor says media is twisting her story to attack her dad, a Seattle cop, who stood by her
In an exclusive interview, the daughter of a Seattle police sergeant says KUOW got her abuse case wrong and defends how her father responded that night.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
All lanes of SB I-5 reopen near Ship Canal Bridge after semi-truck collision caused 7-mile backup
All lanes have been reopened along southbound I-5 near the Ship Canal Bridge after a collision involving a semi-truck.
Link light rail train involved in crash with bus, trains delayed
Link light rail trains have been delayed this morning, Sept. 15, because of a crash with an empty school bus.
Expect delays: WSDOT has a busy week of closures planned across the region
Most of this week's lane and ramp closures are a continuation of the region's pavement repair projects scheduled to wrap up in the spring of 2027.
MyNorthwest Weather
Global ocean temperatures set new record as developing El Niño adds heat to decades of warming
A recent report highlighted that global ocean temperatures set a new record on Aug. 22 this year with an average reading of 69.98 degrees Fahrenheit.
Summer isn't over yet: Warmer, sunnier weather returns to western WA after soggy weekend
After a soggy fall-like weekend, is summer over? The short answer is no!
Rain this weekend, then Seattle's last shot at 80 degrees next week
Rain is on the way this weekend in the Seattle area.
MyNorthwest Politics
'That's not protection, that's displacement': RHAWA director warns Tacoma's tenant measure will gut mom-and-pop landlords
The Tacoma DSA are back with a new ballot measure, and Government Affairs Director for RHAWA said it will make the city's housing crisis worse.
Gun violence reduction strategy sponsored by Rivera passes Seattle council
A new gun violence reduction strategy has passed the Seattle City Council.
'Lobbing political grenades is a distraction': King County judge fires back after opponent demands he disavow GOP support
Sixty-two judges across Washington signed a letter this week defending King County Superior Court Judge Sean Patrick O'Donnell.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Puget Sound Leaders Launch New Economic Partnership
Originally published on 425 Business. Led by nonprofit Challenge Seattle, the partnership aims to strengthen the region’s ability to retain employers, attract investment, and create jobs.
Sea-Tac Airport Announces 17 New Dining, Retail Options
Originally published on 425. The new establishments will go into existing spaces that will be renovated and updated by each of the new tenants.
Exploring North Okanogan Country Washington: Country Cuisine, Biking, Hiking, Kayaking & Gold Mining
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life.
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
Ohio voters rejected Sherrod Brown. Two years later, are they ready to give him a second chance?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — In the wood-paneled basement of a union hall, retirees sat in folding chairs last week as they recalled how miles of steel mills and plentiful jobs had slowly disappeared. “We told our children to get your education, get out, and don’t come back,” said Al Antonelli, who has been a member […]
Redistricting moved 1 in 10 Americans into a new House district, report finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The unprecedented spate of mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed the congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans and significantly altered the makeup of at least one-fifth of districts, according to a new study. A report by Protect Democracy found that 34.8 million people — about one in 10 Americans — […]
PHOTO ESSAY: A small town on Cincinnati's outskirts is among those transformed by immigration surge
An old building in Lockland, Ohio, bustles every Friday afternoon, the sound of hammering old bicycle tires mixing with laughter and conversation that switches from English to the West African language Pular. The shop, called Bikes and Stuff, offers free bikes to anyone willing to help refurbish one, and it has become the center of […]
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Know what you're eating: Why choosing organic matters
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
As temperatures climb across the Seattle area, many homeowners are discovering that their air conditioner is running but not cooling the home effectively.
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