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'I'm tired of doing this every year': Gee, Ursula sound off on Seattle teachers' strike threat
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Family of missing Seattle hiker seeks community support after 3-month search
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'I don't think this is really political': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders faster Seattle permitting as apartment reviews stretch past a year
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Pike Place Market could reopen to vehicles Monday through Thursday, starting Oct. 1
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Northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR 18 reopens after 4.5-hour DUI closure
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson responds to recall effort against her as hearing date approaches
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MyNorthwest News
Body Cam: Watch the first moments police responded to the rapidly-growing Spokane fires
Newly released body camera footage showed the early stages of the Spokane Complex wildfires and police’s early response to those fires.
Cold Case: The 1977 Tacoma homicide of William 'Bill' Church Jr.
This Cold Case Project focuses on a decades-old mystery from Tacoma — the disappearance and eventual identification of William “Bill” Church Jr.
NTSB: Kenmore Air floatplane was diverting for bad weather when it crashed near Sucia Island
A preliminary report NTSB said the Kenmore Air floatplane that crashed near Sucia Island on July 23 was trying to divert when it went down.
3 firefighters injured while battling blaze at Bellevue office building
Three firefighters were injured while battling a blaze at an office building in Bellevue.
One person shot in West Seattle, suspect at large
A shooting investigation is underway after one person was shot in West Seattle, and the suspect remains at large.
WSP issues Endangered Missing Person Alert for Kent man who's been missing for 11 days
A 35-year-old man from Kent has been missing for 11 days, causing Washington State Patrol to activate a statewide Endangered Missing Person Advisory.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Your average 'I'm in a job that I don't like' complaints': KIRO host skeptical of Starbucks barista walkouts
Starbucks baristas walked off the job at multiple stores over the weekend, including one near the company's new Nashville headquarters.
'She's running for office and from accountability': Spike says ghosting DUI crash victim is a character issue for Tacoma House candidate
A Tacoma man whose truck was allegedly hit by Tacoma House candidate Krista Perez said no one contacted him for six days after the crash.
'It's all climate scam': Jake fires back after California becomes first state to regulate what tires you can buy
California has become the first state in the country to regulate replacement tires, which could eliminate 70% of the tires currently sold in the state.
'It hits the bar for malfeasance': Jake and Spike weigh whether Mayor Wilson recall can clear legal hurdle
Jake and Spike discuss if Seattle Mayor Wilson's recall can overcome legal challenges in court.
'It's not a boogeyman': Jake and Spike debate turning Seattle's cameras back on after Pioneer Square shootout
Jake and Spike agreed the cameras should be turned back on, but were split on how much weight to give the misuse of surveillance data.
'Is it about safety or money?': Ursula questions Edmonds' motive behind 24/7 school speed cameras
The Edmonds City Council voted 5-2 to keep school zone speed cameras running 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Seattle Sports
Brock: ‘Hard Knocks’ showing why Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp is ‘uncommon’
"I've never seen anything like it," Brock Huard said in regards to where "Hard Knocks" keeps showing Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp.
Sounders fall to Austin 2-1 for 8th straight loss
Facundo Torres and Guilherme Biro scored goals to lead Austin.
Recap: Mariners even series with 7-5 win over Brewers
Dominic Canzone, Josh Naylor and Taylor Ward each drove in two runs.
Early offense helps Mariners bounce back against Brewers
A day after falling 22-0 in Milwaukee, Seattle jumped out to a 7-0 by the second inning of a 7-5 win.
New Seahawks CB Trevon Diggs ‘looking to show that I’m still the best’
Diggs should add depth to a secondary that lost cornerback Riq Woolen to free agency and has been without second-year safety Nick Emannwori during training camp.
J.P. Crawford set to begin rehab assignment in Triple-A
The club also selected the contract of left-hander Jhonathan Díaz from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
Seattle Red
RNC opens free convention ticket lottery to any Washington voter who applies
The RNC's first midterm convention in Dallas opens free tickets to any Washington voter who applies, and the party says WA-03 is now in play.
‘Enough already’: Nextdoor thread erupts over Seattle homeless camps under Mayor Katie Wilson
Seattle residents say homeless encampments are returning to parks and playgrounds under Mayor Katie Wilson.
Judge hears Puyallup wrestler’s plea for protection from male opponents
A federal judge in Tacoma heard arguments Tuesday over whether Kallie Keeler can be guaranteed female-only opponents after an alleged assault.
King County sees its highest number of weekly overdose deaths since the start of summer
Weekly overdose deaths in King County just reached their highest number since Memorial Day. One of the victims was a 15-year-old girl.
Tech CEO asks why Seattle City Council votes are almost always unanimous, even after warnings
Keith McCall says Seattle councilmembers warn about the deficit and rising taxes, then approve them anyway, nearly always without one dissenting vote.
EPA begins property-by-property hazardous material removal in Spokane fire zone
EPA Region 10 Administrator Emma Pokon details the free household hazardous material removal underway across Spokane County's fire-damaged properties.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
Three crashes on southbound I-405 cause hour of delays from Bellevue to Renton
Three crashes occurred within approximately seven miles of each other on southbound I-405 Wednesday morning, from downtown Bellevue to north Renton.
WA ranks in top 10 for highest share of summer drunk driving crashes
A new study revealed the U.S. states with the highest share of summer drunk driving crashes, and Washington landed in the top 10.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
Firefighters make progress on wildfire near Mount Rainier's Sunrise Visitor Center
Firefighters are gaining ground on a wildfire burning near one of Mount Rainier's most popular destinations, the Sunrise Visitor Center.
MyNorthwest Politics
Harger: You think Brian Heywood spends big? A caregivers union in Olympia outspent him on campaigns
The union SEIU 775 likes to note that The Seattle Times once compared it to Boeing and Microsoft and called it one of Olympia's most powerful players.
Uber Eats to pay $4.4M to more than 14,000 workers after violating Seattle's labor laws
More than 14,000 Uber Eats workers are set to receive a share of nearly $4.4 million under a settlement with Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards.
Hearing date set for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall effort
The move to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson from office was assigned to a King County Civil Superior Court judge on Tuesday.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
North America’s Largest Library Materials-Sorting System Opens in Renton
Originally published on 425. The King County Library System yesterday unveiled its new $5.2-million Central Sorting facility in Renton — making it the largest materials-sorting facility of its kind in North America. KCLS serves roughly 707,475 active cardholders across 50 locations. In 2025, it ranked second in the nation for digital loans and counted more […]
American Junior Golf Association Tournament Coming to Thurston County
Originally published on South Sound Business. The American Junior Golf Association will be in Thurston County this month, with 78 of the nation’s top junior golfers competing, as part of the organization’s tournament, at the Tumwater Valley Golf Club from Aug. 24-27. “We’re delighted to welcome the AJGA and these exceptional young athletes to Thurston […]
Everett's Trinity Lutheran Church Up for Sale
Originally published on 425. Commercial real estate firm Kidder Mathews has announced that Everett’s Trinity Lutheran Church is seeking a buyer. The property is at 2324 Lombard Ave., adjacent to Clark Park and near downtown Everett. Kidder Mathews Senior Vice President Steve Pelluer and Associate Vice President Zeke Pelluer are representing the congregation. The organization, […]
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
Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer-turned-enemy, is hosting the president on his radio show
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to appear Thursday on the radio show of his former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen, making a public reunion with the man who once called him a “Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain” and testified against him both in court and before Congress. Cohen, who served prison time for his role in […]
One Army unit is offering 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A U.S. Army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they reenlist soon: four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI. Commanders of the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion based at Fort Stewart, Georgia, believe free time to indulge in the […]
US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heavily sanctioned socialist country and broadening enforcement of laws that bar Americans who visit the island from dealings with government-owned or -affiliated businesses. The Treasury and State departments are announcing Thursday that they are […]
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