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Police searching for East Wenatchee woman missing since Friday
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IRS tax lien, absences, policy disagreements: Full picture emerges in Police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation
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Moses Lake man steals $90K from hotel guest, buries cash in field
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Weather: Smoke and haze to increase; air quality decreases
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Bonney Lake stabbing suspect surrenders after 4-hour SWAT standoff, victim dead
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Spokane Complex Fires: Thousands evacuated and hundreds of buildings burned
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MyNorthwest News
‘Widespread destruction’: On the ground in Spokane
The Spokane Area Fires Complex has destroyed more than 600 structures, including homes, and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their properties.
Smoky conditions expected in western Washington this week from BC wildfires
Wildfire smoke is about to spread into Western Washington.
Slow-speed train derailment stops Sound Transit light rail service in Seattle for several hours
A slow-moving Sound Transit light rail train derailed late Saturday night as it entered the International District/Chinatown Station.
Crash on I-5 near Arlington results in five-mile backup Sunday morning
Traffic on southbound I-5 is moving once again near Arlington, after a crash shut down the freeway Sunday morning.
60,000 evacuated due to Spokane Complex Fire; Mayor calls it region's 'worst natural disaster'
The Spokane Complex Fire has forced 60,000 evacuations and destroyed hundreds of homes in what Mayor Lisa Brown called the region's worst natural disaster.
Capitol Hill restaurant owner pleads guilty to $1.4M tax scheme
The owner of a Capitol Hill restaurant pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay more than $1.4 million in taxes, some of which being withheld from employees.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'I'm not liking the way we're trending': Hosts debate growing their own food amid safety fears
Explore the growing trend of homegrown food in response to safety fears and the Cyclosporiasis outbreak.
'It's confusing by nature': Jake, Spike back lawsuit over misleading language on WA's income tax repeal
Jake and Spike back lawsuit over WA's income tax repeal initiative's confusing language ahead of November ballot.
'Washington has run out of cash': Curley analyzes the state's $614 million misconduct payout crisis
Washington’s payouts and legal costs for government misconduct have grown to an all-time high, notching $614 million in the past fiscal year.
'He should just go back to Europe': Jake responds to Rick Steves' support for Washington's millionaires' tax
Jake urges Rick Steves to reconsider as WA income tax heads for the November ballot. Discover their perspectives on this key issue.
'Be careful what you wish for': Ursula warns Leavenworth residents as they complain of sky-high tourism
Leavenworth faces challenges as tourism surges, prompting residents to voice concerns over its impact on their community.
'Did she say anything at all?' Jake gives Wilson's delivery a B+ as KIRO reporter warns her messaging is 'eroding trust'
KIRO host Jake Skorheim gave Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson a B+ for her delivery at Friday's news conference.
Seattle Sports
Report: Mariners to trade Orioles for OF Taylor Ward
The Seattle Mariners are acquiring Taylor Ward, a righty-hitting outfielder, in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
MLB Trade Deadline: The moves of note around the league
Keep up with the big moves ahead of Monday afternoon's MLB trade deadline, including the Philadelphia Phillies' addition of a three-time batting champ.
A closer look at Mariners’ haul from Luis Castillo trade
The key traits possessed by all of three of the new members of the organization.
‘He was loved here’: M’s pitchers reflect on Luis Castillo’s impact
The veteran starter, who was traded Saturday, helped bring along many members of Seattle's pitching staff.
Seahawks’ 1st-round pick Jadarian Price aims to prove his worth
The Notre Dame product figures to play a significant role in Seattle's offense as a rookie.
Recap: Mariners beat Twins 7-6 for series win
Colt Emerson delivered a walkoff single and Cal Raleigh hit a three-run homer.
Seattle Red
Puyallup school officials charged over 55-day silence in wrestler’s assault report
Rogers High School's principal and athletic coordinator face charges after prosecutors say they waited 55 days to report a wrestler's sexual assault claim.
Trump-backed candidate Michael Alfonso warns GOP is losing the socialism fight
Michael Alfonso told Jason Rantz on NewsNation that Republicans are losing young voters to socialism because the right refuses to make the case against it.
Rantz: Jayapal turned three dead Seattleites into a fundraising pitch that won’t mention gang violence
An alleged Bite of Seattle shooter was caught with a Glock switch as a juvenile in 2024. Pramila Jayapal's fundraising email leaves that part out entirely.
Delta just made your Sea-Tac Airport coffee habit worth a lot less
Delta and Starbucks change SkyMiles earning Aug. 5. Sea-Tac flyers get 1 mile per dollar, but only if they've flown Delta in the past 12 months. Here's the math.
Another loss: Judge rejects Attorney General Nick Brown’s Medicaid work rules lawsuit
A federal judge refused to block Medicaid work requirements, handing WA AG Nick Brown another loss. Jim Walsh says the press releases only come for wins.
Seattle ranked the 4th worse metro area for business survival in WA
A new study ranked the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma metro area as one of the worst in Washington for the survival rate of businesses in their first five years.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Slow-speed train derailment stops Sound Transit light rail service in Seattle for several hours
A slow-moving Sound Transit light rail train derailed late Saturday night as it entered the International District/Chinatown Station.
Crash on I-5 near Arlington results in five-mile backup Sunday morning
Traffic on southbound I-5 is moving once again near Arlington, after a crash shut down the freeway Sunday morning.
Seattle ranks sixth-most expensive city to own a car in the U.S.
Seattle is the sixth-most expensive city to own a car, a new study revealed. Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston rounded out the top five.
MyNorthwest Weather
‘Widespread destruction’: On the ground in Spokane
The Spokane Area Fires Complex has destroyed more than 600 structures, including homes, and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their properties.
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?
'It's only rained once on Aug. 1 since 1985': Local meteorologist warns Seafair attendees that 'rare' rain is inbound
Meteorologist Scott Sistek is warning those who will attend 2026 Boeing Seafair Air Show that rare early August rain could be in play on Saturday.
MyNorthwest Politics
'I have a different window than they do': Wilson responds to council criticism over Barnes' departure as Andre Sayles named interim chief
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to remove Shon Barnes as chief of the Seattle Police Department.
Seattle Police Officers Guild praises interim chief appointment while criticizing mayor’s actions
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Andre Sayles to the Interim Chief role effective Friday.
Washington AG Nick Brown fights back against PSE's proposed 29% electric, 20% gas rate hikes
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is pushing back against proposed utility rate hikes from Puget Sound Energy (PSE).
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Youth Marine Foundation Names New CEO
Originally published on South Sound Business. The Youth Marine Foundation announced in a press release that it has appointed Sandesh Sadalge as its new chief executive officer. He will begin serving in the role on Aug. 3. Sadalge also is the Tacoma City Council representative for District 4, and has more than 20 years of […]
Kitsap Expands Support for Child Care Businesses
Originally published on South Sound Business. The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance recently released Kitsap Tools for Success, a new online toolkit designed to help current and prospective child care providers start, grow, and manage their businesses. Created in partnership with the Child Care Action Council, the resource brings together information on licensing, permitting, business planning, […]
What to Know About Bellevue's New Lime Scooters, Bikes
Originally published on 425. Together with Lime, the city of Bellevue is introducing shared electric scooters and bikes as a way to get around the Eastside town starting on Aug. 10. In the initial launch, 350 scooters, 50 e-bikes, and 100 seated gliders will be available to use. Riders can use the Lime app or […]
MyNorthwest History
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.
'Not something I take lightly': WA Democrats tap rainy day fund, proposed 'millionaire tax' to close budget gap
Washington Democrats reveal a supplemental budget plan addressing the deficit with a millionaire tax and rainy day fund usage.
National News
Authorities seek a motive in the mass shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Investigators on Monday were trying to determine what led a 24-year-old man to open fire at an Idaho fast-food restaurant over the weekend, in an attack that left three people dead and seven others wounded before authorities say he killed himself. Police Chief Matthew Hicks said Sunday detectives are confident […]
Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclospora
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration. The department said it will not be providing additional information […]
A federal judge lets DHS proceed with a border wall through a small Texas town’s levee system
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge is allowing the Department of Homeland Security to go ahead for now with plans to build a border wall through a levee system protecting a small Texas town on the border with Mexico, rejecting arguments by the town that the wall could lead to flooding. The decision late Sunday […]
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
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How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
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