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'You knew what you were selling': Federal Way man sentenced to 9 years in fentanyl conspiracy
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Salmonella outbreak connected to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts’ broccoli sprouts
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Firefighters disassemble car dashboard to rescue trapped kitten in Thurston County
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Tacoma Humane Society overflowing after third large-scale cat rescue
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MyNorthwest News
Speed cameras are up in these Woodinville school zones
Woodinville has added speed cameras near certain school zones to encourage safer driving and protect students.
Court rejects attempt to block Pierce County charter amendment that would remove elected sheriff
Multiple Pierce County officials are suing the county to challenge a proposal that would change the position of sheriff from elected to appointed.
FEMA ends wildfire federal emergency period, Gov. Ferguson asking President Trump for additional aid
FEMA announced that the federal emergency period for the wildfires that demolished many areas of Spokane and Eastern Washington is now over.
Seattle-born Evergreens eyes national expansion
Evergreens is looking to take its fresh salads beyond the Pacific Northwest.
Covington City Hall cleared after bomb threat Thursday
The Covington City Hall has been cleared after it was evacuated following a bomb threat.
Award-winning New York cocktail bar arrives in Seattle's Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square has a new destination for craft cocktails after Death & Co. officially opened its first Seattle bar Thursday.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: Washington's wildland firefighters deserve year-round jobs. Congress could make it happen
My brother spent years as a volunteer firefighter. My brother-in-law has been a professional firefighter for a long time. Then there's a special breed within that world. The wildland firefighter.
'Who's making that decision? The school?': Jake and Spike spar over WA parental rights initiative
A new ballot initiative that would restore Washington's Parents' Bill of Rights is headed to voters on Nov. 3.
'Let's try to keep the child alive first': KIRO hosts sound off on Lewis County's new fentanyl ordinance
Lewis County has passed a new ordinance making it a misdemeanor to expose a child or other dependent person to fentanyl.
'It just seems broken to me': Curley says finances killed rivalries as WSU marching band sits out of Apple Cup
Curley discusses how college football finances are harming rivalries, highlighting WSU's band absence at the Apple Cup.
'Stupid policy': Jake, Spike clash over whether WA's pursuit ban was anti-cop or just badly marketed
Jake and Spike debate Washington's pursuit ban and its impact on policing and vehicle theft rates.
'I need you to catch me': KIRO host backs Alki speed bumps but draws the line at cameras
Alki Beach expands speed bumps, but KIRO host draws the line at speed cameras amid growing automated enforcement.
Seattle Sports
Pro Football Hall of Fame overhauls selection process
Changes include the selection committee being cut nearly in half.
Ex-GM advises against M’s making manager, front office changes
Former Mets GM Steve Phillips isn't sold on the idea of changes at manager or in the front office if the M's miss the playoffs.
Report: Mariners shut down Matt Brash for rest of season
Brash won't throw for eight weeks after an MRI revealed more inflammation in his right lat.
MLB’s spring training schedule to start Feb. 19 — if there is labor peace
Major League Baseball said Friday that all 30 teams are scheduled to play exhibition games Feb. 19 in Florida and Arizona as part of the lead-up to the season’s start on March 24.
As some CFB rivalries take a hit, an earlier Apple Cup is on deck
The Apple Cup is no longer the culmination to the regular season and Pac-12 Conference slate for the rival UW Huskies and WSU Cougars.
M’s place Milner on family medical emergency list, recall reliever
Right-hander Troy Taylor is rejoining the team for the first time since last season.
Seattle Red
Idaho takes another step to assist federal immigration enforcement
Idaho's state prison system has joined a 287(g) agreement where it will assist federal authorities with immigration enforcement.
Don’t retire in Tacoma, new study warns: Washington cities crowd the bottom and Idaho runs away with it
Tacoma ranked 176th of 182 cities in WalletHub's new retirement study, with Seattle, Spokane and Salem near the bottom while Boise finished 27th nationally.
‘Olympia is killing jobs’: NFIB director torches Washington Democrats as small business hiring slides in new August report
NFIB's August jobs report shows small business hiring and job openings softening, and its Washington director blames the state's new income tax and B&O hikes.
The income tax does not collect a dime until 2029, but architects say the jobs are already gone and nobody in Olympia is counting them
Washington architects and builders warn Gov. Bob Ferguson the state's 9.9% income tax is already canceling projects and killing jobs before 2028.
Rantz: The Seattle Times says 98% of millionaires will stay and pay, but Washington’s budget does not run on headcounts
Washington's income tax revenue rests on a few hundred filers. The Seattle Times counted people instead of dollars and called it reassuring.
Four years, one syllabus joke, and a $600,000 payout: how the University of Washington lost a free speech fight it started
The University of Washington paid Stuart Reges $600,000 after the Ninth Circuit found it retaliated over his parody land acknowledgment. UW admits no wrongdoing.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Speed cameras are up in these Woodinville school zones
Woodinville has added speed cameras near certain school zones to encourage safer driving and protect students.
Seattle is the No. 1 Labor Day destination in the U.S. Here's what travelers need to know
As the summer season wraps up, AAA reports well over 100 million people are expected to travel during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Record summer for Washington ferries caps off with 400K expected over Labor Day weekend
It was a banner summer season for ferry passengers, recording 7 million riders between Memorial Day weekend and the end of August.
MyNorthwest Weather
Weather improving just in time for Labor Day
We’re heading into a pretty nice Labor Day weekend, but there are still a few showers to keep an eye on — especially around the mountains.
Incoming storm could bring down tree limbs across region. And Seattle may have seen its last 80-degree day this year
A fall storm arriving in the Seattle area Wednesday afternoon could bring down tree limbs and knock out power across the Puget Sound region.
Western Washington's first fall-like storm arrives
This won’t be a major windstorm, but a combination of soaking rain, gusty winds, and the potential for thunderstorms will make for a notably unsettled couple of days.
MyNorthwest Politics
Court rejects attempt to block Pierce County charter amendment that would remove elected sheriff
Multiple Pierce County officials are suing the county to challenge a proposal that would change the position of sheriff from elected to appointed.
FEMA ends wildfire federal emergency period, Gov. Ferguson asking President Trump for additional aid
FEMA announced that the federal emergency period for the wildfires that demolished many areas of Spokane and Eastern Washington is now over.
'Use an official ballot drop box': KIRO hosts warn Washington voters after USPS postmark rule change leads to more rejected ballots
A change in how the U.S. Postal Service postmarks mail is causing more Washington ballots to be rejected and left uncounted.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
What the Eastside Has Planned for Welcoming Week
Originally published on 425. The city of Bellevue is joining communities across the Eastside in celebrating diversity through free and low-cost events over the course of the week.
Local Humane Society Needing Foster Homes, Donations; More Than 500 Cats Under Its Care
Originally published on South Sound. The influx is coming weeks after the shelter took in 61 cats that were rescued from a boat off Owen Beach and 20 from a vehicle in the city.
Report: Homebuyers Are Gaining More Choices as Sales and Prices Ease
Originally published on 425. What new Northwest Multiple Listing Service found.
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
Even snakes have to audition for the opera at the Met. Princess the boa constrictor got the part
NEW YORK (AP) — Pretty much everyone on stage at the Metropolitan Opera in New York must audition — even the snake who will briefly take center stage in an upcoming adaptation of a Mozart classic. In charge of deciding who gets the s-s-s-s-starring reptilian role is Zoe Ziegfeld, a carnival performer-turned-opera actor cast as […]
For feminists, the deaths of Parton and Steinem days apart deliver a double dose of grief
One shaped and delivered the language of feminism. The other rejected the label but showed how feminism can be done: with a microphone dusted in rhinestones, and without apology. Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton embodied two towering versions of the same idea: that women should know themselves well enough to make their own choices about […]
Missouri asks US Supreme Court to allow use of new Trump-backed congressional districts in midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Missouri appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to allow the use of new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump in the fast-approaching midterm election. The appeal comes after Missouri’s highest court blocked the new map and ordered a statewide vote in November on whether to keep or reject it. […]
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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.