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Costco receives $184M in tariff refunds, plans to pass savings to shoppers
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Measles exposure reported at Battle Ground school
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Woman arrested for hate crime in Seattle after yelling slur and biting chunk off stranger’s face
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'Change is right here': Gee insists Starbucks closures, Arnie's shutdown prove a restaurant crisis has arrived
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Fall fun in full swing this weekend: Booville at Wild Waves, festivals, free trails, and more!
Fall is officially here, and while you might think that means we're slowing down, that's far from the case.
43rd annual Oyster Run returns this weekend in Anacortes
The Oyster Run welcomes thousands of motorcyclists to Skagit County by Figaldo Bay. It's loud, it's proud, and it takes over Anacortes this time each year.
Arlington police investigate report of student with gun at school
Arlington police are investigating a report that a student may have had a gun at Haller Middle School.
Seattle school bus drivers authorize strike as Zūm contract talks stall over retirement plan
Hundreds of Seattle school bus drivers have authorized a strike amid a contract dispute with Zūm Transportation, the drivers' union confirmed.
All S Line trains stopped after woman hit in SODO
All Sound Transit S Line trains have been stopped after a woman was hit in SODO Thursday.
Fall City teen's fate nears decision as court weighs adult or juvenile trial in family killings case
Closing arguments are underway in a hearing to determine whether the Fall City teen accused of killing five members of his family in 2024 will be tried as a juvenile or an adult.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Don't choke them': KIRO hosts warn Tacoma that a $20 minimum wage will backfire on the workers it's meant to help
Tacoma may raise its city minimum wage from Washington's $17.13 an hour to $20, and KIRO host Jake Skorheim said the city should study what happened the last time.
'Value meals don't feel like a great value': Ursula wants lower prices as McDonald's unveils new menu, AI drive-thru
McDonald's is betting $8.5 billion over the next decade to overhaul its restaurants worldwide.
'Your property, your tree': Gee, Ursula debate property rights after Lakewood saves 900-year-old oak tree from parking lot
A 900-year-old oak saved in Lakewood and new tree rules in Edmonds sparked a debate. Gee says your property, your tree. Ursula says it's not that simple.
Gee: Wait, what?! Oregon hospital told parents to drive their dead baby home — something can be legal and still be heartless
A Seattle family says an Oregon hospital told them to drive their dead 8-month-old home. Gee Scott says legal isn't the same as humane.
'Her budget reads like somebody that is not part of the DSA': Curley gives Wilson's spending plan a rare nod
KIRO host John Curley said he was surprised by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's new budget — and not in the way he expected.
Ask Ursula: I'm tired of chasing family who never commits to a visit
Dear Ursula, I’m 73 and have been a widower for four years now. All of my family members live in different states and even different countries, and lately I find myself missing them all very much.
Seattle Sports
Stacy Rost: 3 numbers to know for Seahawks vs Commanders
Stacy Rost highlights three numbers to know ahead of Seattle's Week 3 matchup against the Commanders.
Preview: Seahawks face Commanders after last year’s primetime rout
Here's a preview of Seattle's Week 3 matchup against the Commanders, who are starting backup QB Marcus Mariota in place of injured Jayden Daniels.
Salk on Seahawks: What has the NFC West showed through 2 weeks?
With the Seahawks and 49ers both undefeated and the Rams at 1-1, Mike Salk gives his early take on the NFC West race.
Moore helps Angels rally past Mariners 6-4
Christian Moore hit a two-run double in the sixth inning that put Los Angeles ahead for good.
Cal Raleigh addresses the Mariners’ ‘collective failure’ this season
The star catcher spoke candidly after Seattle was eliminated from playoff contention.
Luis Castillo, who has struggled since trade from Mariners, lands on White Sox IL
The veteran's season is likely over due to a right shoulder impingement.
Seattle Red
Let’s Go Washington unveils new initiative to increase transparency in the state judiciary
A new initiative introduced by Let's Go Washington seeks to bring the state's judicial branch under the same scrutiny of public records law as state legislators
Two dozen developers toured Mukilteo’s waterfront, but just one bothered to apply for the development job
Only one developer, Kirkland's MainStreet Property Group, answered Mukilteo's call for its 1.19-acre waterfront site. The city's consultant says that's enough.
WA DOR warned income tax provisions could ‘cause political and optics issues’
Prior to the passage of Washington state's income tax, the Department of Revenue warned lawmakers about potential legal and enforcement challenges.
Washington’s releases of unaccompanied migrant kids jumped nearly fivefold after Biden took office, and a former official admits why
A Biden-era refugee official admits families sent kids across the border alone because only kids got through. Washington took in 5,463 kids in five years.
Jim Walsh: How socialists plan to infiltrate WA unions
Socialists continue to exert more control over Washington Democrats, and they intend to use that power to infiltrate unions, writes Jim Walsh.
Seattle sellers now outnumber buyers two to one, as local brokerage gives sellers until Halloween before the fall market crumbles
Seattle home sellers now outnumber buyers two to one. A local brokerage expects prices to drop this fall as a $71 million Hunts Point estate hits the market.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
43rd annual Oyster Run returns this weekend in Anacortes
The Oyster Run welcomes thousands of motorcyclists to Skagit County by Figaldo Bay. It's loud, it's proud, and it takes over Anacortes this time each year.
All S Line trains stopped after woman hit in SODO
All Sound Transit S Line trains have been stopped after a woman was hit in SODO Thursday.
Sound Transit to open new light rail station 5 years ahead of schedule
Sound Transit isn't known for being on time or on budget with its light rail projects, but it's about to open a new station way ahead of schedule.
MyNorthwest Weather
First fall weather system moves into Western WA
A fall weather system is moving our way, and it’s going to bring a pretty big change to the weather over the next 24 hours.
Rain arrives late tomorrow, showers and windy weather heading our way Friday
Cloudy skies and cool temperatures will continue for the next several days across western Washington.
Dry weather this week offers perfect window for fall color viewing in Washington
The fall season is here. This season is the time of year when tree leaves change colors, offering a collection of vibrant autumn hues.
MyNorthwest Politics
Growing list of key stakeholders say they were left out of Mayor Wilson's 'collaborative' gun plan
KIRO Newsradio uncovered what appears to be a misrepresentation by Mayor Katie Wilson’s Office from KCPAO for her gun violence plan.
Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's gutsy budget got buried by her office's Bite of Seattle mess
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson made one of the gutsiest decisions I've seen a politician with power make around here in a long time.
Seattle council passes 'groundbreaking' policy that bars retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
The Seattle City Council passed a policy Tuesday that prohibits retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices.
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
New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable of deceiving users about privacy protections
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico jury found Facebook liable Friday of deceiving users about privacy protections on the social media platform. It is now up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay, with attorneys representing the state asking for the maximum $5,000 penalty per violation. The two-week trial […]
Former VP Al Gore: A clean Earth is within world's grasp even as climate dangers accelerate
NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime climate warrior Al Gore sees victory within Earth’s grasp. But he worries that it could still slip through humanity’s fingers. “While we’re in grave danger, but I think there is a possibility that 2026 will be looked back upon in the history books as the beginning of a positive tipping […]
Police investigating for hazing after men covered in food found in Wisconsin fraternity
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Police are investigating suspected hazing after about 30 partially-clothed young men covered in food, condiments and other liquids were found in the basement of a fraternity house near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus this week. Madison police said some of the men, who they described as pledges to the fraternity, had […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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Know what you're eating: Why choosing organic matters
In a world of crowded grocery aisles and endless labels, one designation cuts through the noise with a guarantee you can trust: USDA Organic.
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.