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'Too many people are dying': Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka lays out his proposed safer streets plan
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Alaska Airlines announces nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris
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'You failed if you weren't safe': KIRO hosts weigh in on Netflix doc alleging Boeing bypassed inspections
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Starbucks laying off more than 200 employees including those who declined Nashville move
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'I'm tired of doing this every year': Gee, Ursula sound off on Seattle teachers' strike threat
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Family of missing Seattle hiker seeks community support after 3-month search
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MyNorthwest News
Pike Place Market could reopen to vehicles Monday through Thursday, starting Oct. 1
Seattle wants to bring some vehicle traffic back to Pike Place Market this fall and winter.
Northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR 18 reopens after 4.5-hour DUI closure
The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound SR 18 reopened Thursday morning after a single-car collision blocked the roadway for nearly 4.5 hours.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson responds to recall effort against her as hearing date approaches
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson addressed reporters Wednesday who asked about the recall petition filed against her while speaking about an unrelated executive order.
Body Cam: Watch the first moments police responded to the rapidly-growing Spokane fires
Newly released body camera footage showed the early stages of the Spokane Complex wildfires and police’s early response to those fires.
Cold Case: The 1977 Tacoma homicide of William 'Bill' Church Jr.
This Cold Case Project focuses on a decades-old mystery from Tacoma — the disappearance and eventual identification of William “Bill” Church Jr.
NTSB: Kenmore Air floatplane was diverting for bad weather when it crashed near Sucia Island
A preliminary report NTSB said the Kenmore Air floatplane that crashed near Sucia Island on July 23 was trying to divert when it went down.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'I don't think this is really political': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders faster Seattle permitting as apartment reviews stretch past a year
Large apartment projects in Seattle currently spend about 374 days in city-controlled permit review, more than double the city's own 180-day target.
'Your average 'I'm in a job that I don't like' complaints': KIRO host skeptical of Starbucks barista walkouts
Starbucks baristas walked off the job at multiple stores over the weekend, including one near the company's new Nashville headquarters.
'She's running for office and from accountability': Spike says ghosting DUI crash victim is a character issue for Tacoma House candidate
A Tacoma man whose truck was allegedly hit by Tacoma House candidate Krista Perez said no one contacted him for six days after the crash.
'It's all climate scam': Jake fires back after California becomes first state to regulate what tires you can buy
California has become the first state in the country to regulate replacement tires, which could eliminate 70% of the tires currently sold in the state.
'It hits the bar for malfeasance': Jake and Spike weigh whether Mayor Wilson recall can clear legal hurdle
Jake and Spike discuss if Seattle Mayor Wilson's recall can overcome legal challenges in court.
'It's not a boogeyman': Jake and Spike debate turning Seattle's cameras back on after Pioneer Square shootout
Jake and Spike agreed the cameras should be turned back on, but were split on how much weight to give the misuse of surveillance data.
Seattle Sports
Mariners add former Tigers playoff hero on minors deal
Utility man Andy Ibáñez made his debut with Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
Mariners are seeing what Brendan Donovan can mean for lineup
Brendan Donovan has made a big impact for the Mariners' offense since returning to the leadoff spot Saturday.
Brock: ‘Hard Knocks’ showing why Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp is ‘uncommon’
"I've never seen anything like it," Brock Huard said in regards to where "Hard Knocks" keeps showing Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp.
Sounders fall to Austin 2-1 for 8th straight loss
Facundo Torres and Guilherme Biro scored goals to lead Austin.
Recap: Mariners even series with 7-5 win over Brewers
Dominic Canzone, Josh Naylor and Taylor Ward each drove in two runs.
Early offense helps Mariners bounce back against Brewers
A day after falling 22-0 in Milwaukee, Seattle jumped out to a 7-0 by the second inning of a 7-5 win.
Seattle Red
RNC opens free convention ticket lottery to any Washington voter who applies
The RNC's first midterm convention in Dallas opens free tickets to any Washington voter who applies, and the party says WA-03 is now in play.
‘Enough already’: Nextdoor thread erupts over Seattle homeless camps under Mayor Katie Wilson
Seattle residents say homeless encampments are returning to parks and playgrounds under Mayor Katie Wilson.
Judge hears Puyallup wrestler’s plea for protection from male opponents
A federal judge in Tacoma heard arguments Tuesday over whether Kallie Keeler can be guaranteed female-only opponents after an alleged assault.
King County sees its highest number of weekly overdose deaths since the start of summer
Weekly overdose deaths in King County just reached their highest number since Memorial Day. One of the victims was a 15-year-old girl.
Tech CEO asks why Seattle City Council votes are almost always unanimous, even after warnings
Keith McCall says Seattle councilmembers warn about the deficit and rising taxes, then approve them anyway, nearly always without one dissenting vote.
EPA begins property-by-property hazardous material removal in Spokane fire zone
EPA Region 10 Administrator Emma Pokon details the free household hazardous material removal underway across Spokane County's fire-damaged properties.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR 18 reopens after 4.5-hour DUI closure
The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound SR 18 reopened Thursday morning after a single-car collision blocked the roadway for nearly 4.5 hours.
WSDOT proposes $800M transformation of SR 99 corridor in Snohomish County
The Washington Department of Transportation proposed several improvements to a stretch of SR 99 — a seven mile corridor from Lynnwood toward Everett.
Three crashes on southbound I-405 cause hour of delays from Bellevue to Renton
Three crashes occurred within approximately seven miles of each other on southbound I-405 Wednesday morning, from downtown Bellevue to north Renton.
MyNorthwest Weather
Pinpoint Alert for Saturday thunderstorm threat across Washington
There's potential for lightning in the mountains and even in some lowland locations, with the threat to those outdoors as well as the potential for lightning strikes to start new fires.
'Mainly mountain' thunderstorms could move west Friday into the weekend
Enjoy the late-summer sunshine this week, as thunderstorms could strike western Washington starting Friday into the weekend.
Firefighters make progress on wildfire near Mount Rainier's Sunrise Visitor Center
Firefighters are gaining ground on a wildfire burning near one of Mount Rainier's most popular destinations, the Sunrise Visitor Center.
MyNorthwest Politics
'I don't think this is really political': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders faster Seattle permitting as apartment reviews stretch past a year
Large apartment projects in Seattle currently spend about 374 days in city-controlled permit review, more than double the city's own 180-day target.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson responds to recall effort against her as hearing date approaches
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson addressed reporters Wednesday who asked about the recall petition filed against her while speaking about an unrelated executive order.
Harger: You think Brian Heywood spends big? A caregivers union in Olympia outspent him on campaigns
The union SEIU 775 likes to note that The Seattle Times once compared it to Boeing and Microsoft and called it one of Olympia's most powerful players.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
What’s Happening in the Northwest in September
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. There’s more to look forward to in late August beyond the return of pumpkin lattes, if you can believe it. Starbucks’ fall menu drops Aug. 25 this year, by the way. But this is also the season of carnivals, festivals and plenty of community events to enjoy! Here’s […]
Where the Buffalo Roam: Inside Utah’s Wild Bison Roundup
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. × Expand Discover Davis Bison on Antelope Island State Park, Utah 9-10 SG1191 Bison aren’t exactly abundant in the Southwest. Roadrunners, rattlesnakes, coyotes, enough lizards to populate a small Jurassic Park? Sure. But herds of enormous, shaggy bison thundering freely across the desert? Not as much. Unless you […]
How to Spend Labor Day Weekend in the Southwest
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. × Expand Hotel Adeline Labor Day might mean a day off, but in the Southwest, it certainly doesn’t mean a day of doing nothing. The long weekend is packed with reasons to get out and play, whether that means a pool party, film festivals or even celebrating Swiss heritage […]
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
New York woman charged in plot to set off explosives at state Capitol, kill lawmakers, FBI says
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An Albany woman who authorities said had been plotting to bomb the New York state Capitol building in an effort to kill lawmakers because she believed laws were being passed that were an affront to Islam is facing a federal terrorism charge. Authorities said Thursday that Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, […]
Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer-turned-enemy, is hosting the president on his radio show
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to appear Thursday on the radio show of his former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen, making a public reunion with the man who once called him a “Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain” and testified against him both in court and before Congress. Cohen, who served prison time for his role in […]
Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Republican and Democratic candidates alike wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole. “If I were the mayor of a town or the governor of a state, and I had a chance to get a big plant […]
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