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'These are husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, daughters': Spike calls for honesty about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
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Man arrested for arson in connection with Spokane Valley brush fire
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'This isn't just about health': Spike warns Seattle's unlicensed food vendors are hurting businesses playing by the rules
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Firefighters make progress on wildfire near Mount Rainier's Sunrise Visitor Center
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Hiker, dog chased by black bear on trail near Lake Whatcom
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Two Seattle farmers' markets ranked in top 5 out of 1,500 U.S. markets
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MyNorthwest News
Amber Alert issued for 7-month-old baby missing from Vancouver, WSP seeking 37-year-old suspect
A 7-month-old baby was reported missing Sunday morning in Vancouver, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) reported.
Sound Transit 1-Line replaced by shuttle buses this week in the south end
Sound Transit's 1-Line will switch to shuttle bus service between Rainier Beach and Angle Lake Station, just south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Deputies rescue driver after car goes into water on Kitsap County's Beach Drive
A car landed in the water on Beach Drive in Kitsap County early Monday morning, requiring the driver to be rescued by Kitsap County Sheriff's Office deputies.
Olalla woman registers .40 BAC after crashing car into ditch in Kitsap County
An Olalla woman crashed her car into a ditch in Kitsap County on Sunday and later blew a .40 BAC.
More than 30 rounds fired in Pioneer Square shootout, 1 man hospitalized
Seattle Police are investigating a shooting in Pioneer Square that sent one man to the hospital and left nearby businesses and vehicles damaged by gunfire.
'Little more than a slave master': CA man sentenced to 17+ years for forcing women into prostitution
A California man was sentenced to 210 months in prison for six federal felonies related to his involvement with a multi-state sex trafficking scheme.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'It's time we do something': Spike calls for legislative action on spay-neuter costs after 80 cats overwhelm Tacoma shelters
Tacoma shelters are overwhelmed with cats. Spike O'Neill calls for legislative action to improve rescue efforts and reduce spay-neuter expenses.
'Doesn't this feel almost satirical?': Jake questions Renton covering its already inactive Flock cameras
Renton's decision to bag Flock cameras raises questions about their future and public safety. Jake and Spike question if the move is justified or overkill.
'A little outside the bounds of credulity': Curley questions who's behind the Katie Wilson recall effort
According to John Curley, Seattle has been here before, and history isn't on the recall petition's side to remove Katie Wilson from office.
Harger: Auburn Police arrested five shoplifters at Fred Meyer and booked them into jail. Here's why that matters more than you think
Last year, Kroger closed the Fred Meyer in Kent, about 10 minutes from the Auburn location, citing "a steady rise in theft and a challenging regulatory environment."
'Is it a revolution?': KIRO host probes housing shift as Seattle leads nation in pending home sales decline
Seattle just posted the biggest drop in pending home sales of any major city in the country.
'We want to hear the results': Gee, Ursula say millionaires' tax needs accountability as new estimate adds $400M to projections
Washington's millionaires' tax could bring in $3.1 billion in its first budget cycle, roughly $400 million more than lawmakers initially projected.
Seattle Sports
The ‘huge ceiling’ of M’s prospect Lazaro Montes is about more than his power
The ability to hit home runs is why Lazaro Montes has gained so much attention, but Double-A Arkansas broadcaster Steven Davis points out that the highly-ranked prospect is aiming higher.
NFC West Check-In: Injury updates on stars for Rams and 49ers
Rams stars Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett are dealing with minor injuries, while 49ers tight end George Kittle hopes to return from his Achilles injury by Week 1.
‘It’s a win-win’ – Seahawks, Witherspoon make record-setting deal official
The three-time Pro Bowl cornerback is now officially under contract with Seattle through 2031.
UW, WSU, Seattle U will play in Seattle Holiday Classic hoops doubleheader
The Seattle Holiday Classic will see the WSU Cougars face Seattle U, followed by the UW Huskies vs. Baylor on Dec. 19 at Climate Pledge Arena.
Seahawks are No. 1 in ESPN’s Future Power Rankings
ESPN ranked the Seahawks as the NFL team best positioned to succeed from 2027-29.
Former Seahawks DB Jamal Adams placed on IR by Vikings
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Adams tore his right quadriceps in Saturday's game against the New York Giants.
Seattle Red
Deputies at wedding bust thief who allegedly stole DJ gear, Capri Suns
Off duty Jefferson County deputies at a wedding identified and arrested a theft suspect after the DJ's equipment, beer, soda and Capri Suns all vanished.
KOMO staff vote to kick SAG-AFTRA union out of the newsroom
KOMO News on-air staff voted to decertify SAG-AFTRA, ending union representation at the Sinclair-owned Seattle station after a Right to Work-backed push.
Judge delivers another blow to prediction market Kalshi’s operations in WA
The popular prediction market Kalshi suffered another loss in a Washington state court and must set up geofencing technology, a judge ruled.
Jay Inslee mocked as ‘circus clown’ for calling Washington income tax repeal a ‘tax break’
Jay Inslee called repealing Washington's new income tax a tax break for hedge fund millionaires. Critics quickly noted the tax has not collected a dollar yet.
Federal judge carves out new exceptions for Idaho abortion law in appalling display of judicial overreach
A federal judge has decided to legislate from the bench and add new exceptions to Idaho's abortion law, which was already on the ballot this November.
Rantz Exclusive: Washington issued, then rescinded license plate spelling out the Trump ’86 47′ Trump threat
Washington’s Department of Licensing issued a personalized plate that spells out “86 47,” the phrase a federal grand jury has treated as a coded call to kill President Donald Trump. It drove around north Seattle for four months before anyone at the agency took a second look at it and finally rescinded it. The plate […]
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sound Transit 1-Line replaced by shuttle buses this week in the south end
Sound Transit's 1-Line will switch to shuttle bus service between Rainier Beach and Angle Lake Station, just south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Prepare for another weekend of major construction on three roadways
Travelers in the Puget Sound region should prepare for delays and road closures this weekend as construction takes place across I-405, SR 99, and I-5.
25-year-old man arrested after climbing, hanging from I-5 overpass near Everett
A 25-year-old man was arrested after climbing and hanging from an I-5 overpass near Everett, prompting officials to shut down all lanes in the area.
MyNorthwest Weather
Weather: This week brings nice, but shorter days as summer drifts away
Summer is still hanging on, but we’re starting to lose daylight pretty quickly now. We’re nearly two months past the summer solstice.
SEA flights delayed, canceled as Hawaii recovers from Hurricane Lala
Flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are delayed or canceled as airlines work to recover from the storm that swept across Hawaii over the weekend.
More wildfire smoke likely to sweep into western Washington
With the wildfire season likely to extend well into September, another change in the winds can sweep even more smoke across western Washington.
MyNorthwest Politics
'A little outside the bounds of credulity': Curley questions who's behind the Katie Wilson recall effort
According to John Curley, Seattle has been here before, and history isn't on the recall petition's side to remove Katie Wilson from office.
'You see a donkey, you see an elephant, we want people to see an owl': Nirvana's Krist Novoselic pitches his Cascade Party
Krist Novoselic is best known as the bassist of Nirvana, but has built a second life in politics, one that has led him to chair the Cascade Party
'She does not have a better window': Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle clashes with Mayor Wilson over Bite of Seattle response
Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson does not have a better read on public safety than the council.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Mason EDC Announces Executive Director Transition
Originally published on South Sound Business. The Mason County Economic Development Council announced Friday that Executive Director Kevin Shutty will resign from his position at the end of August after accepting a new position outside the organization. The Mason EDC board of directors appointed Karin Leaf as interim executive director. Currently business development manager, she […]
Reality Series 'Married at First Sight' Puts a Spotlight on Issaquah Tree Farm
Originally published on 425. A tree farm near Issaquah is in the national spotlight after serving as a filming location for Season 20 of the Peacock reality series “Married at First Sight.” Trinity Tree Farm, located near Squak Mountain east of the East Renton Highlands, hosted four of the season’s seven weddings when production took […]
Former News Tribune Building Has New Owner
Originally published on South Sound Business. The former home of The News Tribune has changed hands. According to The News Tribune, the 13-acre Tacoma property was sold for $55 million to a Denver-based company affiliated with Los Angeles investment firm Ares Management. The seller was an affiliate of Kent-based Davis Property & Investment. After purchasing […]
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
Pennsylvania cocaine trafficking case has ties to 2 fraternities
More than a dozen people were criminally charged Monday over their alleged ties to a cocaine-trafficking ring in Pennsylvania that involved two fraternities and students. A total of 14 defendants — 13 of which were Penn State University students at or around the time of the alleged crimes in 2023 and 2024 — were charged […]
Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a longtime ally but raises broader concerns about the security interests of the United States in Asia and elsewhere. Trump explained his decision by citing South Korea’s refusal to join his war against Iran and […]
Judge blocks the Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters to DC office building
A U.S. judge on Monday blocked plans to move the FBI’s headquarters to a federal office building in Washington, finding that President Donald Trump’s administration illegally tossed out a previously approved plan to build a new facility nearby in Maryland. The ruling is the latest development in a yearslong battle over where to house the […]
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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)
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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.