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After hottest US summer on record, KIRO Meteorologist says 'good odds' next year will be even worse
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1 dead, car catches fire after 'mechanical mishap' on I-5 north at Nisqually River Bridge
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SEA airport is shutting down the Spot Saver program
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'I hope we don't get territorial': KIRO hosts back Seattle council's gun violence strategy, urge mayor not to stand in the way
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'People act and say things to get them elected': Gee urges leaders to face families after Belltown shooting
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Tukwila police officers rescue man trapped underneath car
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MyNorthwest News
Bellevue expands use of drones for city’s first responders
Bellevue is expanding its use of drones for its first responders.
'Driven by greed': Leader of Seattle drug trafficking ring sentenced to 8 years, faces deportation
A 32-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in prison for leading a drug trafficking organization in Seattle.
Ryanair CEO disputes report that an injured passenger was partly sucked out a shattered window
The CEO of Ryanair on Thursday disputed that a passenger injured during a flight on one of its planes in July was partly sucked out a broken window.
MultiCare Health System plans to layoff 138 employees, close 6 locations
Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System issued a notice to the Washington Employment Security Department that it plans to layoff 138 employees.
67-year-old man found dead in Westlake Park after early morning fight in downtown Seattle
A 67-year-old man was found dead in Westlake Park early Thursday morning after a fight with another man.
4 officers hospitalized after stolen semi-truck rams patrol cars during pursuit through Everett
Four Everett police officers were hospitalized Thursday after a man driving a stolen semi-truck rammed into patrol cars in an attempt to elude law enforcement.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'This doesn't smell right': Gee analyzes the strip club visit that got Seattle's civil rights director put on leave
Gee Scott reacts to Seattle's civil rights director being found to have sexually harassed an employee at a strip club on a work trip.
Harger: Conservatives cheer when I call out state overspending. Will they keep that principle now that it's Trump?
Washington doesn't have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. We take money from the federal government, then make state taxpayers have to pick up.
'Miss me with all of these plans on paper': Gee calls Seattle's gun violence strategies 'performative'
As Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson prepares to announce her own gun violence prevention strategy, KIRO host Gee Scott isn't sold.
'This is about greed': Gee says AI companies are gambling with humanity for profit
The people building artificial intelligence are now openly admitting they do not yet have a plan to control what they're creating.
'If I have to lay off a few administrators to get kids potatoes, I'm there': KIRO hosts spar over Seattle's universal free school meals
Every student in Seattle Public Schools can now receive free school meals, and KIRO host Spike O'Neill said the investment is worth every penny.
'It hits us in our pocketbooks': Spike breaks down the U.S.-Canada trade war's impact on WA
Spike O'Neill walked through both sides of the U.S.-Canada trade war and said the fallout is heading straight for Washington.
Seattle Sports
What Bump learned about the Seahawks in Week 1
“We found out that this team is deep – deep enough to beat the defending AFC champions," Michael Bumpus said.
49ers rout Rams 27-7 in NFC West rivalry showdown in Australia
Mike Evans, Demarcus Robinson and Deebo Samuel caught touchdown passes from 49ers QB Brock Purdy in the NFL's first game in Australia.
Seahawks Status Report: Dark Side defense delivers in opener
Seattle's stout defensive unit helped it overcome an early injury to quarterback Sam Darnold.
Pritchett shines in debut as Seahawks’ No. 3 cornerback
Nehemiah Pritchett had a strong first game as Seattle's third CB, a spot that's been up for grabs ever since Riq Woolen's departure.
Julio Rodríguez hits 3-run homer to power Mariners past Rangers 4-3
After Jacob deGrom took a perfect game into the sixth, Seattle jumped on the Texas bullpen for a comeback victory.
Drew Lock stays ready if he’s needed to lead Seahawks again
“My biggest thing is always just drawing every play as much as I can. Literally drawing,” said Lock, the Seahawks' backup QB.
Seattle Red
Rantz: KING 5 left out that every man ICE arrested at the campground was here illegally
KING 5's Sharon Yoo covered an ICE arrest at a Mount Baker-Snoqualmie campground without noting all five men were illegal aliens, adding DHS details two days later.
Wall Street Journal explains why WA income tax repeal could succeed this November
If the effort to repeal Washington's income tax succeeds this November, it could be due to outrage from homeowners, says a new piece in the Wall Street Journal.
Seattle’s tech industry has spurred an influx of foreigners. Here’s where the data says they are settling down
The tech industry has spurred an influx of foreign workers into the Seattle area over the last decade. Here's where the data says they are settling down.
Here’s how much Seattle taxpayers paid to hire former police chief Shon Barnes
Seattle taxpayers paid over $100,000 in the hiring and recruiting of former police Chief Shon Barnes, according to his contract obtained by The Center Square.
Portlanders are fed up with the city’s cost of living, new poll finds
A new poll found that roughly 7 in 10 Portland residents are dissatisfied with the city's cost of living and many still say the city is on the wrong track.
WA and Oregon receive ‘F’ grades for pro-worker polices: report
The Supreme Court's Janus decision in 2018 was a landmark victory for workers, but many states like Washington and Oregon still have progress to make.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
All lanes reopened on SB SR 167 in Renton after early morning collision
All lanes of southbound SR 167 and the SW 41st Street on-ramp have cleared in Renton near SW 43rd Street following an early morning collision.
Drivers on I-405 face more closures this week
Eastside commuters have certainly had their fair share of closures during the massive I-405 widening project over the past few years.
Divers speak after discovering piles of electrocuted fish under I-90 bridge
Sound Transit is working to fix an electrical issue along the Crosslake Connection. The agency believes the issue was killing fish.
MyNorthwest Weather
National Preparedness Month: what western WA should get ready for this fall, winter
September is National Preparedness Month; the best time to prepare for whatever nature throws at us in the coming months is in advance.
A look at your Labor Day forecast
Labor Day Monday starts with a few showers and cloudy skies around Puget Sound.
Weekend weather: Mountain downpours and a few thunderstorms
An area of low pressure is still spinning over Oregon today and will be slowly moving across the PNW tomorrow.
MyNorthwest Politics
Mayor Wilson signs Seattle's first 'Do Not Solicit' list to block unwanted real estate offers citywide
Seattle homeowners will soon have a new way to stop unwanted and persistent offers to buy their homes as Mayor Katie Wilson signed an ordinance for soliciting.
Harger: Conservatives cheer when I call out state overspending. Will they keep that principle now that it's Trump?
Washington doesn't have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. We take money from the federal government, then make state taxpayers have to pick up.
'Exploitation': WA joins lawsuit to block Trump admin. from gutting Endangered Species Act
Washington is joining forces with 20 other states to sue the Trump administration over the Endangered Species Act.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
A Food Lover’s Guide to the State Fair
Originally published on 425. Here’s a look at some sweet and savory fair classics, some international specialties, and drink options to get you started.
Pierce County to Invest $3M in New Healthcare Facility
Originally published on South Sound Business. Trouvés Health Care will own and operate the new facility at 6640 S. Alaska St., alongside its existing long-term care center, St. Ann’s.
Sprague Pest Solutions Announces Latest Crop of Scholarship Recipients
Originally published on South Sound Business. Recipients were selected based on their academic progress, personal achievements, community involvement, and demonstrated commitment to their future success
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
Trial remains elusive for purported mastermind accused of plotting 9/11 attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — Two decades after U.S. authorities locked Khalid Sheikh Mohammed away at a military detention center in Cuba, the purported mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks sometimes seems barely any closer to being put on trial than the day he arrived. A judge recently set a 2028 date for Mohammed to finally […]
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, 'moments that divide time'
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. Friday’s milestone anniversary will bring memorial rituals — wreath-laying, flag-flying, moments of silence, vigils and readings of victims’ names — and volunteer projects […]
Trump to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to observe Friday’s 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by attending a ceremony at the Pentagon commemorating the lives lost when al-Qaida militants hijacked planes and killed nearly 3,000 people in three locations, upending American foreign policy and national security. It’s the second year in a […]
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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.
How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
The scammers share a playbook: Arrive uninvited, claim to see damage, start work before the homeowner has time to think. If you are a homeowner in the Puget Sound area, these seven steps can protect you from being a victim in the next scam.
June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
One in eight men will hear the words "you have prostate cancer" in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many men tend to overlook the importance of preventative care.