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Supreme Court upholds its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
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Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
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Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown
The Senate is voting on the first steps to end the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.
Troopers arrest drivers in injury crashes on local freeways
A driver suspected of being impaired flipped his pickup truck upside down on I-405 near Southcenter and landed in some bushes.
One dead, one arrested after standoff in North Seattle
One person is dead and another is in custody after a lengthy standoff in Seattle Saturday.
Red Robin to close 70 'underperforming' restaurants, WA locations' future unclear
As Red Robin, a national casual dining chain, struggles financially, 70 locations over the next five years will be shuttered, including 10 to 15 restaurants in 2025.
'Do it your way': Mom’s viral take on babysitting sparks parenting debate
"I think this is more like controversial or unique than I thought it was, but my take is basically, if you're watching my kid, you can do it your way," Chapman said on social media.
Judge grants Trump admin's appeal to block SNAP court order after Ferguson confirms rollout
Hundreds of thousands of Washington households began receiving their November SNAP benefits, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson confirmed.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘Uncertain times’: Gee warns as October layoffs surge to 20-year high
Job cuts across the U.S. have hit a level the country hasn't seen in roughly 20 years, with more than 153,000 layoffs in October alone.
'It's obscene': Ursula criticizes college coach buyouts funded by taxpayers
KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula broke down the financial landscape of college athletics, which now relies on taxpayers to bail out coaching contracts.
'No, it's not capitalism': Curley counters 67% of youth who blame the system
A recent report gauged the younger generation of Americans' opinions on capitalism and revealed that 67% of people under the age of 30 are anti-capitalist.
'Just atrocious': Ursula appalled amid SFD sexual harassment controversy
The former head of HR for the Seattle Fire Department, Sarah Lee, filed a $2.5 million lawsuit against the city, claiming she was unjustly fired.
'We're locked in': Spike adds to Seattle's 'housing freeze' claims amid raised interest rates
Interest rates have fallen to 6.17%, the lowest since Oct. 2024, but the rates remain considerably higher than post-pandemic levels, when they reached below 3%.
Harger: State Senate Budget Chair warns lawmakers that WA is broke
Senator June Robinson relayed a simple message: Don't even bother asking for new spending. The cupboard is bare. We're broke.
SeattleSports.com
‘Resilience’ pays off big-time for Seahawks LB Tyrice Knight
After a trying past few months, linebacker Tyrice Knight stayed the course and delivered two of the biggest plays in the Seattle Seahawks' rout of Arizona.
Stars use early goals to hand Kraken 2-1 loss
Tyler Seguin’s goal in the closing seconds of the first period held up as the winner for the Dallas Stars against the Seattle Kraken.
Stacy Rost: What stands out after Seahawks’ win over Cardinals
Seattle Sports' Stacy Rost breaks down a rout of Arizona and what comes next for the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks.
Recap: Seahawks score early and often, beat Cardinals 44-22
The Seattle Seahawks scored the game's first 35 points on their way to a second straight lopsided victory.
Observations from Seahawks’ emphatic rout of Cardinals
Here's what stood out as the Seattle Seahawks unleashed another first-half onslaught and cruised to a 44-22 blowout win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Instant Reaction: Surging Seahawks steamroll Cardinals
Seattle Sports voices react to the Seattle Seahawks' 44-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Seattle Red
Rantz: As Washington voted, Secretary Steve Hobbs played board games in Germany on taxpayers’ dime
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs traveled to Germany to promote board games during an election. The taxpayer-funded trip raises questions about priorities, timing, and accountability.
‘The clock is ticking’: Senator warns of looming energy shortfall in Washington
State Sen. Matt Boehnke warns the Pacific Northwest could face power shortages as early as 2026 if clean energy goals outpace grid reliability efforts.
Idaho’s $2B boom to $49M bust: Republicans pivot to spending cuts, not tax hikes
Idaho GOP budget writers brace for a projected $49.3M deficit in FY 2026, favoring spending cuts and possible reserve funds over tax hikes as agencies trim 3%.
Spokane’s homeless law delivers fast results: 83 citations, cleaner streets, and community relief
Spokane’s new “Prop 1 Plus” homelessness law is already producing results, with 83 citations issued and one-third of offenders accepting services in the first week.
Cheney School District parents fight teacher’s unauthorized gender curriculum
Cheney parents fight teacher's unauthorized gender identity lesson, citing indoctrination and oversight failure.
Accused walk free as Spokane Public Defenders hit caseload limits
A public defense crisis in Spokane County is allowing accused criminals to walk free as caseload limits force attorneys to turn away cases. Counties are demanding the state fix what they call a dangerous funding failure.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
All westbound lanes of US 2 at SR 204 back open
All westbound lanes of US 2 at State Route 204 (SR 204) at milepost 2 were closed.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets
The FAA announced that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
All lanes on southbound I-5 south of Bridgeport reopened after crash
A significant crash occurred early Wednesday morning on southbound I-5, causing delays for morning commuters.
MyNorthwest Weather
Study: Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of pre-term births
Researchers theorize that inhaled wildfire smoke particles can enter a woman's bloodstream and interfere with the development of the placenta.
Heavy rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, pummelled Seattle Wednesday evening
Hail, thunder, lightning, strong gusts of wind, and rain struck Seattle Wednesday evening.
Sistek: NOAA denies Hurricane Hunter flight for WA storm as La Niña boosts Seattle snow chances
A Hurricane Hunter flight won’t be tracking this week’s West Coast storm, according to NOAA. Seattle weather blogger Scott Sistek says that despite the denial, La Niña is giving the region a good shot at snow this winter.
MyNorthwest Politics
Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown
The Senate is voting on the first steps to end the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.
Judge grants Trump admin's appeal to block SNAP court order after Ferguson confirms rollout
Hundreds of thousands of Washington households began receiving their November SNAP benefits, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson confirmed.
Judge rules Trump administration failed to meet legal requirements for deploying troops to Portland
A federal judge in ruled that Trump’s administration failed to meet the legal requirements for deploying the National Guard to Portland.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Trump administration demands states "undo" full SNAP payouts as states warn of "catastrophic impact"
President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger program used by 42 million Americans. The demand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture came […]
Thanksgiving air traffic could 'slow to a trickle' if shutdown persists, transport secretary says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Air traffic in the U.S. could “slow to a trickle” if the federal government shutdown lingers into the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday season, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday. The Federal Aviation Administration last week ordered flight cuts at the nation’s busiest airports as some air traffic controllers, who have gone unpaid […]
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York's holiday season
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was hoisted aloft at its new home in Manhattan on Saturday, marking the start of New York City’s holiday season. This year’s tree is a 75-foot-tall (23-meter-tall) Norway spruce from the upstate town of East Greenbush, a suburb of Albany. After being cut down this week, […]
MyNorthwest History
Two suspects shot during attempted carjacking on Queen Anne hill
A man trying to keep armed thugs from carjacking his sports car on Queen Anne hill early Sunday morning opened fire, apparently injuring two suspects.
Landscape still bears the scars of Mount St. Helens eruption 45 years later
Sunday marks 45 years since Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people and reshaping the landscape of southwest Washington, which still bears the scars of that devastating event.
How 11 feet of snow led to America’s deadliest avalanche near Stevens Pass in 1910
Discover how 11 feet of snow caused America's deadliest avalanche near Stevens Pass.
National News
Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for voting on shutdown deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that House lawmakers should start returning to Washington “right now” after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with legislation that would end the government shutdown. It is unclear when the Senate will hold […]
These 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic senators — eight in total — faced almost instant blowback from members of their own party as they voted to allow the Senate to move forward on compromise legislation that would reopen the government. Their decision Sunday night was labeled a “betrayal” and “pathetic” by some of the most prominent […]
FDA will remove long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs, citing benefits for women
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hormone-based drugs used to treat hot flashes and other menopause symptoms will no longer carry a bold warning label about stroke, heart attack, dementia and other serious risks, the Food and Drug Administration announced Monday. U.S. health officials said they will remove the boxed warning from more than 20 pills, patches and […]
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