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DEVELOPING: Four NB I-5 lanes blocked at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after Monday morning crash
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Fatal shooting at Lynnwood gas station leaves one dead, one in custody
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US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
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Smoke and haze increasing Monday, decreasing Tuesday as temperatures rise
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1 dead, 3 hurt after car chase ends in crash near Federal Way
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'Do you know how long that process takes?': KIRO hosts say Wilson's response to plummeting poll numbers falls flat
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MyNorthwest News
EVACUATE NOW: Goat Fire spikes to Level 3 in Upper Cle Elum Valley
Authorities are ordering evacuations for a new fire, called the Goat Fire, in the Cle Elum Valley of the Cascade Mountains.
Level 3 evacuations in Yakima County for Colwash Fire
Level 3 GO NOW evacuations are in effect in Yakima County for the Colwash Fire.
Boeing union ready to strike after rejecting contract offer
Members of one of Boeing’s biggest unions have rejected a contract offer from the company and have authorized a strike if further talks fail.
2 dead in Olympia gunfight
Just before midnight Friday, Olympia Police Department officers responded to a disturbance in the 2200 block of Harrison Avenue NW.
From the front lines to home: Pierce County firefighters wrap up two-week battle
Local firefighters battling what may be the largest wildfire in Chelan County history have now returned to the Puget Sound region.
Weekend traffic headaches ahead: Major closures planned on I-405, SR 520/Montlake, and SR 99
Drivers traveling around the Puget Sound region this weekend should prepare for yet another weekend of delays as several major road projects overlap across King County.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'This seems like a no-brainer': Jake pitches data centers as a path to eliminating WA's sales tax
Jake explains how data centers can transform WA's economy and eliminate sales tax, inspired by success in Virginia and West Virginia.
'You print it, you don't spike it': Gee believes Seattle Times shouldn't have spiked Sophie Cunningham story
Explore why Gee and Ursula believe Matt Calkins' column shouldn't have been spiked by The Seattle Times.
'I'm not mad that the Mariners copped my idea': Spike says he called the Jimothy drink idea weeks ago
The Seattle Mariners are now selling a Jimothy-inspired cocktail called the Trash Panda at T-Mobile Park, served in a miniature blue trash can.
'I wouldn't be surprised if it was intentionally confusing': Ursula questions ballot language on WA millionaires' tax repeal
Washington voters face confusing ballot language on income tax repeal. Discover Ursula's insights on this important issue.
'They just bump into whatever': New study names the top 3 car brands with the worst drivers
Discover which car brands have the worst drivers based on insurance data and accident reports in this insightful new study.
'They half-cheeked that job': Spike says Seattle got off easy in $775K rebar settlement
Seattle pays $775K to settle a claim from a man injured by rebar, raising questions about safety and responsibility in public works.
Seattle Sports
Recap: Titans rally past Seahawks 19-16 in preseason contest
After jumping to a 16-3 first-quarter lead, Seattle fell to Tennessee in its second preseason game.
What stood out in Seahawks’ preseason loss to Titans
Here's a look at the injuries, the QB play and several players who shined in Seattle's second preseason game.
Seahawks rookie safety Bud Clark expected to miss ‘multiple months’
Rookie S Bud Clark and backup OL Mason Richman both suffered apparent long-term injuries in Sunday night's preseason game.
Happ, Ramirez power Cubs to 19-2 rout of Mariners
Chicago scored 19 unanswered runs after Seattle took an early 2-0 lead.
Randy Arozarena reaches milestone with leadoff HR
The left fielder hit a leadoff homer Sunday to achieve his sixth straight season with 20 homers and 20 stolen bases.
NFC West Check-In: 49ers take star TE George Kittle off PUP list
The two-time All-Pro is working his way back from a ruptured right Achilles tendon suffered in January.
Seattle Red
Rantz: Seattle media smells blood, so now Mayor Katie Wilson is fair game
Sue Rahr said nothing new about the Bite of Seattle shooting, but KOMO ran it anyway. Jason Rantz on why the media turned on Katie Wilson once polling cratered.
Seattle architect says Washington’s new income tax killed his firm’s biggest project
A Seattle architecture firm says Washington's 9.9% income tax has cost it more than half its revenue and three jobs before the state has collected a dime.
Wall Street Journal issues dire warning to WA Democrats’ ‘tax the rich’ agenda
The Wall Street Journal warns that taxes targeting the highest earners, such as Washington's 'millionaire's tax,' inevitably lead wealth flight.
US Marshals arrest child rapist hiding in Seattle tiny house village after nearly five years on the run
US Marshals arrested a convicted child rapist wanted since 2021 at Seattle's Interbay tiny house village after nearly five years on the run from DOC.
Idaho gas prices soar, but Washington drivers still pay far more
Idaho gas prices hit $4.49 a gallon, far above the national average. But Washington drivers still pay 76 cents more, thanks to the Climate Commitment Act.
‘Pronoun buttons’ and ‘white man bad’ book clubs: ex-Seattle Times columnist describes newsroom culture
Ex-Seattle Times columnist Matt Calkins describes pronoun buttons, race-focused book clubs and a newsroom he says is hostile to alternative viewpoints.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Weekend traffic headaches ahead: Major closures planned on I-405, SR 520/Montlake, and SR 99
Drivers traveling around the Puget Sound region this weekend should prepare for yet another weekend of delays as several major road projects overlap across King County.
Puyallup railroad crossing arms stuck in down position
The railroad crossing arms in downtown Puyallup are stuck in the down position.
All lanes reopened after civilian car hits military vehicle on northbound I-5 near Tacoma Mall
A crash involving a military vehicle occurred on northbound I-5 in Tacoma Friday morning.
MyNorthwest Weather
Level 3 evacuations in Yakima County for Colwash Fire
Level 3 GO NOW evacuations are in effect in Yakima County for the Colwash Fire.
High risk of thunderstorms sparking new fires this weekend
There is a high risk of new fire starts over the coming days — through the weekend into next week — as thunderstorms are once again forecast to dot the landscape of Washington.
Wildfire smoke triggers Air Quality Alert for 33 WA cities
An Air Quality Alert was issued Wednesday for several cities in central and northeastern Washington due to wildfire smoke sweeping through the area.
MyNorthwest Politics
Mayor Wilson signs executive order to accelerate street safety projects as Seattle falls short on Vision Zero
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new executive order Friday aimed at making Seattle’s streets safer for everyone.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's 'impromptu boogie' with Seattle rapper draws public safety criticism
You may have seen the video on Instagram, originally posted by Seattle rapper Y2K. Wilson stands next to him at a sports field and bobs to his anthemic track "SEA."
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Starcloud Raises $250 Million to Scale AI with Orbital Data Centers
Originally published on 425 Business. Redmond-based Starcloud, which is building data centers in space to solve the AI-energy bottleneck on Earth, today announced a $250 million Series A extension funding round, which brings Starcloud’s value to $2.3 billion, according to a news release. The round was led by Manhattan West, with participation from existing investors […]
What to Expect from Willows Lodge's Summer Harvest Days
Originally published on 425. The peak freshness and flavor of summer produce is as delicious as it is fleeting, and Willows Lodge is capturing that seasonal magic for Summer Harvest Days from Aug. 24-Sept. 13. Chef Lyle Kaku is featuring the sun-ripened flavors of tomatoes and refreshing cucumber from longtime partner Ecolibrium Farms on the […]
What This Year's Grit City Gala Served Up
Originally published on South Sound. Driving through downtown Tacoma last night, it would’ve been hard to miss the Grit City Gala, for which more than 250 guests gathered along Broadway. An annual fundraiser and celebration supporting the Tacoma Farmers Market, the event brings together local farmers, businesses, community members, and market supporters for a dinner […]
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
Washington Post ordered to reinstate Black opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts
An arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate a Black opinion writer fired over social media posts about violent white men following last year’s killing of Charlie Kirk. The ruling Thursday said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of […]
Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno
RENO, Nevada (AP) — A wildfire that mushroomed over the weekend in the Sierra Nevada foothills spread perilously close to neighborhoods in Reno, Nevada, forcing authorities to urge more than 90,000 residents to leave their homes. The out-of-control fire has already burned some homes, but there’s concern that shifting winds could push the flames into […]
The world inches toward catastrophic climate events: 'Bigger shocks are on the way'
NEW YORK (AP) — In the opening scene of American writer Kim Stanley Robinson’s “The Ministry for the Future,” a heat wave combined with a breakdown of the electrical grid in India kills 20 million people. The devastation causes the world’s nations to unite to combat climate change. Scientists have long warned that the world […]
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