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BREAKING: Pro-Palestinian protesters march in Capitol Hill; SPD plans arrests for property damage
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2 new prosecutor positions added to Seattle City Attorney's Office
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Evacuation in lower Queen Anne underway
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‘A blank check’: Reagan Dunn says King County should fix oversight before raising sales tax
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2 men injured in machete attack at Hing Hay Park; suspect arrested
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Attempted copper wire theft knocks out WSDOT cameras, travel data for several days
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MyNorthwest News
Jake: Mayor Wilson should worry more about crime, less about coupons
The Seattle City Council just passed the Fair and Transparent Pricing ordinance on a 7-2 vote. Credit to the two no votes, who seem to have some common sense.
Cafe Yumm plans return to Puget Sound nearly 4 years after leaving Seattle over unfavorable business conditions
An Oregon-based food chain, Cafe Yumm, announced its return to the Puget Sound area, planting its seeds in Tacoma's North End neighborhood this time around.
Residents weigh in on Seattle's $9.1 billion budget proposal focused on police staffing, homelessness, housing
Seattle City Council members are beginning to scrutinize Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed $9.1 billion 2027-2028 budget.
60% of WA men report regularly feeling lonely, survey finds
Washington men report one of the highest rates of loneliness in the nation after a survey of more than 3,000 men.
Starbucks closing 3 more Washington stores, cutting 8 Seattle HQ jobs
Starbucks is closing three more stores in Washington and cutting eight jobs at its Seattle headquarters.
Former Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes lands private-sector job
Shon Barnes, the former chief of the Seattle Police Department, is taking his public-safety experience into the private sector, joining MissionRT to advise law-enforcement agencies.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Jake: Mayor Wilson should worry more about crime, less about coupons
The Seattle City Council just passed the Fair and Transparent Pricing ordinance on a 7-2 vote. Credit to the two no votes, who seem to have some common sense.
‘This model is broken’: Gee and Ursula question Seattle’s loss of 24,000 jobs as rest of King County gained
Gee and Ursula discuss Seattle’s loss of 24,000 jobs, gains elsewhere in King County and the tax pressures facing struggling businesses.
‘Explain why it’s taken so long’: Ursula calls for dissolving KCRHA after public records allegations
Ursula Reutin calls for KCRHA's closure after public records allegations reveal restricted access and transparency issues.
Gee: Wait, what?! Don't change the standard because Trump's your guy
Gee Scott challenges political double standards after Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego, arguing loyalty shouldn’t mean abandoning accountability.
‘They need to go away’: Jake calls for shutting down King County homelessness agency after records officer quits
KIRO host Jake Skorheim called for shutting down the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after its public records officer quit.
‘This should be a full-stop conversation’: Gee and Ursula condemn Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles, San Diego
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin criticized President Donald Trump’s remarks about Iran taking out Los Angeles and San Diego.
Seattle Sports
Morosi: Why this offseason could be different for injured Mariners
An expected lockout would keep teams from communicating with players on the 40-man roster, so those rehabbing from injuries may post updates publicly.
Seahawks designate WR Irv Charles to return to practice
Charles began the year on the physically unable to perform list with an undisclosed injury.
Stacy Rost: Seahawks set for major test against 49ers’ sizzling offense
San Francisco has yet to allow a sack of QB Brock Purdy while scoring 30.5 points per game during a 4-0 start.
NFL has record-tying 5 teams with 0-4 record this season
The Titans, Chargers, Texans, Buccaneers and Dolphins are all still in search of their first win.
Cougs Weekly: Kirby Moore previews matchup with Utah St.
A look at WSU's first road game in Pac-12 play.
Jeremiah: New Seahawks RB brings trait they were missing
Daniel Jeremiah described Robert Henry Jr. as a “gifted" running back capable of hitting “lots of home runs."
Seattle Red
King County Council approves sales tax hike with no public vote and no spending plan attached
King County Council approved a sales tax hike for DCHS without asking voters, the same day it appointed an Inspector General to investigate county fraud.
Large tax burden on Seattle businesses continues to grow, analysis shows
A new report from the Downtown Seattle Association and Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce found that taxes on businesses in the Emerald City continue to rise.
“I’ve never seen a 20% pay increase in the private sector”: Travis Couture slams Kshama Sawant for waging class warfare amid ferry cancellations
WA state Rep. Travis Couture tore into former socialist Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant for encouraging ferry engineers to strike amid labor disputes.
Seattle taxes jumped 172% since 2013 while population grew just 31%, new report finds
Seattle's city tax collections grew 172% from 2013 to 2025 while population rose 31%, and businesses now pay roughly two-thirds of the bill, a new report finds.
As Seattle slumps, Boise real estate market continues to boom
Despite mortgage rates being at a three-year high, the housing market in Boise continues to flourish while other west coast cities like Seattle are struggling.
Rantz: Seattle activists demand no new cops at Cal Anderson, wants homeless regulars to be paid to stay at park
A Capitol Hill mutual aid group wants Seattle to pay Cal Anderson Park's homeless regulars as stewards instead of adding police. Neighbors aren't buying it.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Multi-car crash blocks Aurora Avenue early Wednesday morning
At least two cars were involved in an early morning crash Wednesday on Aurora Avenue N. that blocked multiple lanes.
Washington State Ferries to suspend Edmonds/Kingston route
The Edmonds/Kingston ferry route will be suspended for railroad work.
Washington State Ferries still face lingering disruptions after 23 engineers call out sick
Washington State Ferries is dealing with lingering disruptions Tuesday after 23 engine-room employees called in sick Monday, leaving 13 of the system’s 18 vessels out of service.
MyNorthwest Weather
Weather: Say goodbye to 70 degrees
Thursday could be our last shot at 70 degrees for a while. After another mild day tomorrow, a much cooler pattern moves in on Friday with rain and gusty winds.
Why the morning fog won’t quit across Western Washington
The start of October days has been gray and gloomy in the lowlands of Western Washington, with morning fog and low clouds only slowly breaking in some spots through midday.
Seattle begins October with dry weather following an unseasonably cool month
Seattle just wrapped up an unusually cool September, the coldest September here since 2007, with an average temperature of 60.4 degrees, more than two degrees below normal.
MyNorthwest Politics
Residents weigh in on Seattle's $9.1 billion budget proposal focused on police staffing, homelessness, housing
Seattle City Council members are beginning to scrutinize Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed $9.1 billion 2027-2028 budget.
King County Council approves sales tax increase without seeking voter approval
The King County Council approved a sales tax increase Tuesday to support children and families.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson disputes SPD account of delayed Bite of Seattle shooting briefing
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is disputing a Seattle police account that her deputy mayor instructed police to delay a public briefing following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.
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
Cornell students stage sit-in to protest university's handling of alleged 2024 gang rape
ITHACA, New York (AP) — Some Cornell students staged a sit-in at a dining hall and vowed not to spend money on campus Wednesday to protest sexual violence and how the university has handled complaints, in the latest expression of outrage over an alleged 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house. A handwritten sign reading […]
Ex-Marine to face death penalty in 2025 mass shooting at North Carolina bar
BOLIVIA, N.C. (AP) — A prosecutor announced Wednesday that he would seek the death penalty against a former Marine charged in a mass shooting last year that left three people dead and several others wounded. “We are not blind to who this defendant is,” Brunswick County District Attorney Jon David said of defendant Nigel Max […]
A rocky 'wonderland' in Arizona is poised to be the next US national park
An area of towering rock spires in southeastern Arizona known among Native Americans as the Land of Standing-Up Rocks is poised to become the nation’s newest national park. Legislation to create Chiricahua National Park is expected to be transmitted to the White House in coming days for President Donald Trump’s signature. It passed Congress with […]
Sponsored Articles
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.
Know what you're eating: Why choosing organic matters
In a world of crowded grocery aisles and endless labels, one designation cuts through the noise with a guarantee you can trust: USDA Organic.
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.