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Jake and Spike disagree over WA AG Nick Brown joining multistate lawsuit challenging Trump's fuel economy rollback
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Public hearing taking place Tuesday for Seattle residents to comment on Katie Wilson's budget proposal
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Early-morning shooting at Aurora Avenue gas station injures delivery driver
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Why the morning fog won’t quit across Western Washington
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Equifax agrees to proposed $100 million settlement over credit score errors
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Clark County deputy accused of stabbing DUI suspect to death will not be charged; deemed ‘justified’
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MyNorthwest News
Seattle mayor says city is 'absolutely aiming' to recover $13.1 million in police overpayments
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said the city is seeking to recover about $13.1 million mistakenly paid to Seattle police employees in retroactive wages.
Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died
Russian authorities have quarantined a hospital and are monitoring contacts of an employee at a plague research institute in Siberia.
More than 122K cases of Gatorade recalled in 37 states, including WA
More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade were voluntarily recalled in Washington and 36 other states due to undeclared food dyes in the drinks.
8 Washington casinos will stay open, preserving 850 jobs, Maverick Gaming owner says
About 850 casino workers across Washington could keep their jobs under a proposed deal to buy eight casinos which are currently slated to close at the end of November.
Japanese grocer to open first Seattle store in Aurora's former Amazon Fresh space
A Japanese grocery store is opening its first Seattle store in Aurora, taking over the former Amazon Fresh space in North Seattle.
Woman accused of attacking 2 girls with knife after I-5 crash in DuPont
Troopers said a woman crashed her SUV on I-5 in DuPont Monday morning — then got out and attacked the two girls who were riding with her.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘Do a better job of handling taxpayers’ money’: Ursula says concerns over King County spending are changing her votes
Concerns over King County spending prompt Ursula to rethink tax increases amid financial review findings.
'You've lost my support': Jake and Spike clash over apparent ferry sick-out
An apparent sick-out that canceled major Washington State Ferries sailings Monday divided KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill.
'I may find some place else': Paid parking in Queen Anne, West Seattle sparks debate between Gee and Ursula
Plans to add paid parking in Upper Queen Anne and West Seattle have Gee and Ursula weighing whether the cost will drive customers away.
Jake: Will anyone lose their job over the WSF 'sick-out'?
I'm watching the Washington State Ferries sick-out from a safe distance, shaking my head. The question on everyone's mind: what are they going to do about this?
Curley urges listeners to vote to repeal 'millionaire's tax': 'They're not going to keep it just for millionaires'
Washington voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to repeal the state's new 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million, and KIRO host John Curley is urging listeners to vote yes.
Harger: Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla said 'never say never.' Four words would end the moving talk
When asked whether he'd commit to keeping the Seahawks in Seattle, Seahawks chair Vinod Khosla said, "I will never say never."
Seattle Sports
Report: Seahawks signing RB off Commanders’ practice squad
Undrafted rookie Robert Henry Jr. is set to be the second new running back acquired by Seattle.
49ers’ O-line takes rare feat into showdown vs Seahawks
Here's a look at the notable injuries and storylines surrounding the unbeaten 49ers, who face the Seahawks in an NFC West clash on Sunday.
Seahawks signing 2-time Pro Bowl RB Joe Mixon to practice squad
Seattle is signing Mixon to its practice squad in the wake of Jadarian Price landing on injured reserve.
Kirby Moore making major change to Cougars’ struggling offense
Moore will take over play-calling duties after WSU has mustered just seven offensive TDs in five games.
Broncos, who face Seahawks next week, lose both CBs to injuries
The Broncos' two starting cornerbacks – including 2024 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II – exited with injuries against the 49ers.
NFL suspends ref 2 games for swearing at Cardinals TE Trey McBride
NFL referee Jeff Seeman was caught on camera cursing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride.
Seattle Red
Chris Cargill: Fact Check—Washington’s income tax initiative doesn’t “cut” government programs
Democrats and their media allies claim that voting for I-645 would make cuts to education and health care, but you can't cut money that hasn't been collected.
Bite of Seattle shooting details raise questions over gun control laws
In the aftermath of the Bite of Seattle shooting, Washington Democrats may once again push more gun laws that will only hurt law-abiding citizens.
Taxpayers bled dry as WA pays unprecedented amount for outside legal help to keep up with caseloads
The state of Washington has spent over $40 million in the past fiscal year alone on outside legal help to keep up with the increasingly high number of cases.
Supreme Court ruling opens the door to redrawing WA’s political maps
A new ruling from the Supreme Court has opened up the possibility of WA's political maps being redrawn in the wake of the court's landmark redistricting case.
Millions of dollars pour into PACs on both sides of Idaho’s abortion initiative
As Idaho considers an initiative that would upend the state's pro-life protections, millions in donations are coming in on both sides ahead of the November vote
Washington’s biggest anti-ICE group lays off more than half its staff as donors bail and deportations hit record levels
Anti-ICE group WAISN laid off 18 workers and cut hotline hours as donors pulled back, ICE arrests surged, and staff accused its leaders of union-busting.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Jake: Will anyone lose their job over the WSF 'sick-out'?
I'm watching the Washington State Ferries sick-out from a safe distance, shaking my head. The question on everyone's mind: what are they going to do about this?
80-year-old driver dies after crossing median into oncoming traffic on I-82 near Zillah
A fatal car collision occurred in eastern Washington over the weekend, killing one and injuring two others.
‘Not the way to address those issues’: Ferguson expects ferry service to resume tomorrow amid apparent engineer sick-out
Chaos is gripping Washington ferries Monday with major ferry runs canceled and thousands of passengers left stranded amid what appears to be a widespread sick-out by ferry engineers.
MyNorthwest Weather
Seattle begins October with dry weather following an unseasonably cool month
Seattle just wrapped up an unusually cool September, the coldest September here since 2007, with an average temperature of 60.4 degrees, more than two degrees below normal.
Western Washington eyes a sunny fall weekend
This weekend’s weather will be about as good as it gets for early October.
Cooler and cloudier weather finishes the week, with a warmer weekend ahead
After a foggy beginning to the middle of the week, the afternoon will become partly to mostly cloudy with high temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s.
MyNorthwest Politics
Seattle mayor says city is 'absolutely aiming' to recover $13.1 million in police overpayments
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said the city is seeking to recover about $13.1 million mistakenly paid to Seattle police employees in retroactive wages.
Seattle Mayor Wilson signs first-of-its-kind grocery pricing law
A shopper’s browsing history, social media activity, or personal profile should not determine the price they pay for groceries.
‘Do they want them to have free speech?’: Mason County sheriff argues oversight law threatens elected sheriffs’ rights
The Mason County sheriff said a state law concerning sheriffs’ professional standards gives a commission too much power over elected officials.
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
White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he's preventing them
The White House clarified Donald Trump’s comments at a Monday night rally, explaining that the president was not insinuating that he wanted Iran to attack U.S. cities but instead wants to prevent Tehran from having that capability. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung said on social media Tuesday that the president’s comments have been misunderstood […]
The Latest: Trump agrees to have his super PAC, not taxpayers, pay for his ads
In response to a major backlash, President Donald Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for television advertisements glorifying himself and instead tap his super PAC to cover such costs going forward. Trump defended the use of at least $1.5 million in federal funds to pay for the ads, saying Monday that they were […]
Paramount and Warner Bros. to become one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here's how we got here
Skydance-owned Paramount is expected to close its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday. The new Hollywood giant will have a shorter nametag: “Skydance.” But it marks one of the biggest tie-ups ever in the media and entertainment industry. The merger brings two of America’s oldest moviemaking studios together — along with HBO […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
Meier and the co-authors conducted a 10-year trial measuring outcomes of over 300 patients treated with CyberKnife across 21 centers.
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.