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Light the World Giving Machines support local charities: Where to find them around Puget Sound
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Adam Smith wins reelection over Doug Basler in WA-9 race
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Kim Schrier wins fifth term, defeats Spencer Meline in WA-8 race
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New civil liberties audit urges stronger safeguards at Seattle’s Real Time Crime Center
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King County mental health crisis center renovation estimate more than doubles to $35 million
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MyNorthwest News
Bird flu confirmed in birds at Lake Tye Park in Monroe
The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife confirmed that avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is present in birds at Lake Tye Park.
Downed trees during Saturday’s storm briefly trapped visitors inside Olympic National Park
Strong winds from a weekend storm knocked out power to thousands and toppled trees that blocked roads around Olympic National Park.
No broken glass after a car break-in? Key fob signals could explain why
Discover how key fob signals may prevent car break-ins and the importance of using signal-blocking pouches for your vehicle.
Archival photos reveal the destruction of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed on Nov. 7, 1940, just four months after its grand opening in July.
Man who rammed Seattle police car in stolen truck gets 25-month sentence
A man who rammed a Seattle police car while trying to escape in a stolen pickup was sentenced to 25 months under an alternative that combines prison time with supervised drug treatment.
VIDEO: Deputies find suspect behind wheel of running semi-truck during alleged theft attempt in Puyallup
A 24-year-old man allegedly attempted to steal a semi-truck in Puyallup while under the influence of narcotics last week.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘You can’t budget your rent’: Gee challenges budgeting advice as WA tops the nation in estimated grocery spending
Washington residents face high grocery costs, raising questions over traditional budgeting advice. Explore the financial implications.
Harger: Kids danced at Seattle Center’s Diwali festival. 2 men showed up with racist signs
Saturday at the Seattle Center Armory, kids were dancing on stage at Diwali. Then two men walked in with American flags. One sign used a slur for Indian people.
‘The prices here are outrageous’: Gee and Ursula discuss Seattle dining costs as her favorite restaurant closes
Ursula's favorite Seattle restaurant is closing, and Gee Scott sees a broader problem behind the struggles facing local dining spots: higher prices.
‘It’s outrageous’: KIRO hosts say rising airfares are putting family visits out of reach
Rising airfares are making family visits harder to afford, KIRO hosts describe the tension between travel costs and spending time with relatives.
‘Paychecks just gone’: Jake and Spike question Seattle’s business costs as Homegrown prepares to close
Homegrown’s impending closure prompted Jake and Spike to question how restaurant owners can survive rising labor and food costs in Seattle.
‘That’s not little’: KIRO hosts clash over verification requirements in WA's I-638 transgender girls sports ban
KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell challenged how WA's approved ban on transgender girls in school sports, initiative 638, would be implemented.
Seattle Sports
Mariners make two reported coaching hires official
Seattle announced Tanner Swanson as its new bench coach and CJ Gillman as it's new hitting coach.
Seahawks’ DeMarcus Lawrence backs up words with ‘dominant’ performance
DeMarcus Lawrence displayed leadership this past week and then followed through with a standout showing in Seattle's win over Arizona.
The latest on when Seahawks could get LG Quenton Nelson back
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald answered questions Monday about left guard Quenton Nelson and his knee procedure.
Seahawks expect Drew Lock to start at QB vs Raiders
Mike Macdonald said Lock had a "good exam" on his injured oblique and that starter Sam Darnold "will need another week."
College Football Playoff will double to 24 teams beginning in 2027
The change will bring an end to a three-decade era of conference title games that used to be among the marquee events of the season.
Report suggests what M’s could look for in Logan Gilbert trade
MLB Network's Jon Morosi shared what he's hearing as MLB's general manager meetings begin.
Seattle Red
Socialist mayors to lead LA, D.C., NYC, Seattle as Trump warns of ‘disaster’
President Trump is sounding the alarm bells over the rise of socialist leaders in many of America's major cities such as Seattle, New York, and Los Angeles.
Oregon’s gun permit fight is still alive, and Northwest gun owners need to know where it stands
The Oregon Supreme Court still hasn’t ruled on Measure 114. HB 4145 pushed the gun permit and magazine ban to 2028. Here’s what applies today.
KCRHA head resigns weeks after external review found $16.7M unrecoverable funding
The embattled CEO of KCRHA Kelly Kinnison announced her resignation weeks after an audit found almost $17 million in unrecoverable funds.
WA Rep. Adam Smith seeks Republican support to override Trump vetoes in next Congress
Rep. Adam Smith is hoping Democrats can receive bipartisan support from Republicans over the next two years to override Trump's veto power.
Parental rights org celebrates passage of girls’ sports protection measures
Ballot measures protecting the integrity of girls' sports passed in several states across the country and support transcended the left-right divide.
WA, Oregon join lawsuit over Medicaid work requirements
Attorneys general from WA and Oregon have joined Minnesota and New Mexico in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over welfare reform passed last year.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Archival photos reveal the destruction of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed on Nov. 7, 1940, just four months after its grand opening in July.
Aurora Bridge reopens in both directions after Friday morning crash
Both directions of the Aurora Bridge have reopened following a crash Friday morning.
Two lanes on the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle to close for emergency pothole repairs
Two southbound I-5 lanes on the Ship Canal Bridge will close Thursday at 9 p.m. for maintenance.
MyNorthwest Weather
Record warmth possible this week before heavier rain reaches western Washington
This week’s weather is going to feel usually mild. The average high temperature in mid-November across much of western Washington is in the lower 50s.
Pinpoint Alert: Brace for heavy rains, strong winds on Saturday night
November weather is kicking up in the Northwest. We have several stormy periods ahead, with the strongest winds of the season so far arriving Saturday night.
Rain and blustery winds return to western Washington as weather systems line up
The first few days of November were dry, but the weather's turn will help preserve this month’s reputation as the year's wettest.
MyNorthwest Politics
Mayor Wilson expects to select Seattle’s next police chief in coming months
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released an update on the search for a new police chief Friday, stating that the search is "on track" for her selection to be made.
Washington voters reject millionaires' tax repeal as I-645 fails
Initiative 645 has failed, meaning Washington voters rejected the effort to repeal the state’s new tax on household income above $1 million.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins District 3 over John Braun
Democratic Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez defeated Republican challenger John Braun in the race for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat.
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
UFC's Dana White appears with Trump at a White House briefing — but won't be his press secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — After bringing UFC to the White House lawn this summer, President Donald Trump has now brought it to the briefing room, too. Trump made a surprise appearance before reporters Monday with UFC chief Dana White and briefly stood aside as his longtime friend took questions — milking a joke that began over […]
Jordon Hudson sues Airbnb hosts over doorbell camera video of shirtless Bill Belichick
BOSTON (AP) — Jordon Hudson is suing two Airbnb hosts over a doorbell camera video of a bare-chested Bill Belichick, saying that the 2023 clip invaded her privacy by ultimately prompting public disclosure of her relationship with the Super Bowl-winning coach. Hudson, who went on to become a public presence by Belichick’s side, says in […]
Thune and Schumer face questions about Senate leadership in aftermath of elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators from both parties returned to Washington on Monday with questions about the future of their leadership after last week’s election decisively gave Democrats a significant new majority. Republicans who are losing around a quarter of their conference to election losses and retirements are debating whether to immediately reelect South Dakota Sen. […]
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'The cold snap doesn't create the problem': Home Comfort Alliance releases 2026 Seattle furnace cost guide
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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.