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Popular garnish spreading E. coli and Salmonella, 1 person sick in WA
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All lanes reopened after civilian car hits military vehicle on northbound I-5 near Tacoma Mall
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High risk of thunderstorms sparking new fires this weekend
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Weekend traffic headaches ahead: Major closures planned on I-405, SR 520/Montlake, and SR 99
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WSU researchers create electronic skin that could help prosthetics feel touch
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Ask Ursula: Amid a combative divorce, how do I handle a friend who's in love with me?
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MyNorthwest News
US Army Corps of Engineers chartered plane crashes near Alaska radar site, killing all 8 aboard
A small plane chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers traveling to the site of a remote aircraft-tracking radar in western Alaska crashed near its destination, killing all eight people aboard.
Teen brawl on Pierce Transit bus ends with two arrests, driver and passengers pepper sprayed
Two 18-year-olds were arrested after a brawl broke out between groups of teenagers on a Pierce Transit bus Tuesday night at the South Hill Mall Transit Center.
One year after protest, organizers say Microsoft still needs to cut ties with Israeli military
One year after Microsoft workers, former employees, and community activists set up an encampment at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, organizers said the big tech company still needs to cut ties to the Israeli military.
Hot Jimothy Summer Forever: Artist raises $271K for local food bank, businesses host paint-and-sips
A one-of-a-kind painting of Jimothy the Raccoon has raised more than $271,000 for the Ballard Food Bank, according to the artist who painted him.
She came to Redmond at 10 to chase a tennis dream. Now she's headed to the U.S. Open.
On a tennis court in Redmond, Washington, a 16-year-old from Moscow, Russia, is making history one swing at a time.
Free festivals, a 50th birthday party, and Movie at the Mural: Your Seattle weekend guide
Another weekend is here as prime time in the Pacific Northwest keeps rolling on — let's dive into all the fun!
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: A community college radio station gave me a career, a newsroom full of colleagues, and a wife
I talk for a living, on a medium that talks about itself constantly, and I found out about National Radio Day after the show ended yesterday.
'We kicked this can 7 more weeks down the unsafe city road': Jake, Spike rip Mayor Wilson for delaying camera decision
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson resurfaced at a news conference, but her answers on surveillance cameras, left Jake and Spike unimpressed.
'You knew what you voted for': Gee says don't act shocked as Katie Wilson's approval plunges amid recall effort
A new poll shows only one in three Seattle voters trust Mayor Wilson's safety plan as recall efforts intensify, and Gee Scott wonders why people are surprised.
'You failed if you weren't safe': KIRO hosts weigh in on Netflix doc alleging Boeing bypassed inspections
KIRO hosts analyze the Netflix documentary on Boeing's alleged inspection bypassing and its impact on safety culture.
'I'm tired of doing this every year': Gee, Ursula sound off on Seattle teachers' strike threat
Seattle educators voice frustrations over contract talks, warning of a potential strike if an agreement isn't reached soon.
'I don't think this is really political': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders faster Seattle permitting as apartment reviews stretch past a year
Large apartment projects in Seattle currently spend about 374 days in city-controlled permit review, more than double the city's own 180-day target.
Seattle Sports
Court halts extra year of NCAA eligibility for 2022 H.S. grads
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of NCAA athletes an extra year of eligibility.
D-backs moving Ketel Marte to IL after mysterious absence
Marte was initially placed on the restricted list after he failed to show up for Monday night's game.
Seahawks WR Jake Bobo suffers ‘serious’ knee injury in joint practice
"It looks like it's a long-term injury," Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said.
Former UW star, O’Dea alum Myles Gaskin retires from NFL
Former UW star running back Myles Gaskin, the school's all-time career rushing leader, announced his retirement from the NFL.
Bob Stelton reacts to Mariners’ Kade Anderson callup
Bob Stelton discussed the timing of top pitching prospect Kade Anderson's promotion to Seattle.
Where Mariners’ playoff odds stand after Brewers series
Here's an updated breakdown of the AL West race, the wild-card race and Seattle's remaining schedule.
Seattle Red
Chris Cargill: Fatal flaws of Socialism – The knowledge problem
Among the many reasons socialism fails is the lack of knowledge that comes with the central planning of an economy, writes Chris Cargill.
Traveling Vietnam Wall and 9/11 tribute coming to Ocean Shores
Traveling Vietnam Wall, 9/11 tribute coming to Ocean Shores in September. Free public display runs Sept. 10-13 at the convention center.
‘We do not verify arguments for truth or fact’: Washington SOS punts on income tax pamphlet lies
Let's Go Washington and Sen. Chris Gildon say the no campaign on I-645 printed a false claim in Washington's voters' pamphlet. The state won't fix it.
‘We’ll have to pass those costs on to our residents’: Snohomish mayor says sheriff won’t budge on 133% jail booking fee hike
Snohomish Mayor Aaron Hoffman says the county has offered no concessions on a 133% jail booking fee hike as cities head into budget season with the bill.
Socialist Kshama Sawant angrily accuses AOC and Mamdani of betraying the defund police movement
After her own primary loss, Kshama Sawant accused AOC and Zohran Mamdani of betraying the movement against police brutality over their 'Woke 1' answers.
Rantz: Democrat torches Pramila Jayapal for running cover for Hasan Piker at UW
Rep. Pramila Jayapal defended Hasan Piker's canceled UW lecture on free speech grounds. A fellow Democrat had to remind her Jewish students exist.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR 18 reopens after 4.5-hour DUI closure
The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound SR 18 reopened Thursday morning after a single-car collision blocked the roadway for nearly 4.5 hours.
Getting a WA driver's license is about to get a lot harder
There are major changes coming to the requirements for new drivers and license applicants over the next few months.
WSDOT proposes $800M transformation of SR 99 corridor in Snohomish County
The Washington Department of Transportation proposed several improvements to a stretch of SR 99 — a seven mile corridor from Lynnwood toward Everett.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
Pinpoint Alert for Saturday thunderstorm threat across Washington
There's potential for lightning in the mountains and even in some lowland locations, with the threat to those outdoors as well as the potential for lightning strikes to start new fires.
'Mainly mountain' thunderstorms could move west Friday into the weekend
Enjoy the late-summer sunshine this week, as thunderstorms could strike western Washington starting Friday into the weekend.
MyNorthwest Politics
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."
'Too many people are dying': Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka lays out his proposed safer streets plan
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka joined "The John Curley Show" on KIRO Newsradio to lay out his proposed Seattle SAFER Streets Act.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
North American Fashion Week to Strut Its Stuff Through Renton
Originally published on 425. North America Fashion Week is kicking off its 9th year in Renton with two fashion shows that will raise money for charity. This year, fashion fans can check out two runway events happening Aug. 22-23. The first, the Legacy of Fashion Runway Show, will happen at Legacy Square Park and will […]
This Iconic NYC Toy Store is Coming to Bellevue
Originally published on 425. New York City toy store FAO Schwarz is opening a new Nordstrom Bellevue location tomorrow. The business is celebrating its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will have entertainment, toy demonstrations, treats, and other interactive activations. The store’s design, which it calls “The Jewel Box,” is meant to […]
Tacoma’s True Linkswear Relocates HQ to Oakbrook Golf Club in Lakewood
Originally published on South Sound. True linkswear, a South Sound-based golf-footwear company founded in 2009, has relocated its headquarters to Lakewood’s Oakbrook Golf Club, a public golf course that True’s co-founders and brothers, Ryan and Jason Moore, bought in 2012. True created modern golf footwear designed for walking on and off the course and offers […]
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
Backcountry guide company faces $150K in fines after California’s deadliest modern avalanche
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California workplace safety officials have fined a guide company that was leading backcountry skiers down a mountain in February when an avalanche was triggered, killing nine members of the group in the deadliest avalanche in the state’s modern history. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Cal/OSHA, issued $151,300 […]
National park maintenance work sidelined as Trump's Freedom 250 takes precedence
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The 250th anniversary of U.S. independence was just months away when National Park Service employees received a surprising directive from Washington: Maintenance projects approved for this year at sites across the nation were being relegated to a new “low priority” list. Work wanted by the White House was taking precedence, including […]
Trump loyalist Ed Martin is leaving the Justice Department to focus on election 'legal battles'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ed Martin, a loyal White House ally who held multiple Justice Department posts despite unconventional tactics that sometimes rankled his superiors, is leaving President Donald Trump’s administration, the Republican president said Friday. Trump said in a social media post that Martin is leaving his role as the Justice Department’s pardon attorney to […]
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