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‘Once you’re hooked, then what?’: KIRO hosts call for WA’s Meta settlement to fund help for people struggling with social media
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Xbox launches XP division to expand franchises into movies, merchandise and theme parks
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Everett crash causes 7-mile backup, 40-minute delays on southbound I-5
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Woman shot in chest inside Milton home, suspect at large
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Bite of Seattle suspect set to appear in court
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October reality check on the way with weekend rain and chill
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MyNorthwest News
Puget Sound Energy customers weigh in on proposed double-digit energy rate increases
Washington’s largest utility company, Puget Sound Energy, is asking state regulators to approve a $1.5 billion increase in customer rates.
From potholes to 9 million toilet flushes: WSDOT maintenance crews' busy summer
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has about 1,500 maintenance workers who fall into that category.
Cold Case Project: Seeking answers in the 1983 disappearance of 18-year-old Kelly McGinness
This week’s Cold Case Project revisits the disappearance of Kelly McGinness, who was 18 when she went missing in 1983.
Thurston Co. reports first flu-related death of the season
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) was notified of the county’s first flu-related death of the season.
‘His house was all engulfed’: 911 calls reveal search for man found dead after Chelan Hills Fire
Newly released 911 calls reveal the frantic search for Robert Lister, 69, who was found dead after the Chelan Hills Fire broke out on July 4.
Walmart announces plans for drone delivery in Seattle area
Walmart said it plans to bring drone delivery service to the Seattle area in 2027.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
12 mayors, 3 GOP lawmakers and Gov. Ferguson's office to meet fentanyl families in Kent Thursday
Families affected by fentanyl will join local mayors and state lawmakers at a free Kent forum focused on addiction, recovery, and drug policy.
Jake: Mayor Wilson should worry more about crime, less about coupons
The Seattle City Council just passed the Fair and Transparent Pricing ordinance on a 7-2 vote. Credit to the two no votes, who seem to have some common sense.
'Right now is not the time': Ursula rejects shifting Seattle police funds for arts and culture
More than 115 Seattle arts and cultural organizations have signed an open letter asking the city council to move $8 million of a proposed police budget increase into arts and culture programs.
Harger: Three rounds of treatment couldn't make an accused ax killer fit for trial. Seattle keeps looking the other way
Today, everyone charged in these cases is either in custody or in a state hospital. The system finally stepped in. But it stepped in after a 19-year-old was dead.
‘This model is broken’: Gee and Ursula question Seattle’s loss of 24,000 jobs as rest of King County gained
Gee and Ursula discuss Seattle’s loss of 24,000 jobs, gains elsewhere in King County and the tax pressures facing struggling businesses.
‘Explain why it’s taken so long’: Ursula calls for dissolving KCRHA after public records allegations
Ursula Reutin calls for KCRHA's closure after public records allegations reveal restricted access and transparency issues.
Seattle Sports
Solak: How Seahawks’ Macdonald has ‘big edge’ over 49ers’ Shanahan
There's a factor from Kyle Shanahan's scheme that Mike Macdonald is taking advantage of.
Banged-up 49ers getting key defender back vs Seahawks
Defensive end Mykel Williams, a 2025 first-round pick, is returning to bolster San Francisco's banged-up defensive front.
How Seahawks and 49ers stack up in NFL power rankings
San Francisco is nearly the league's consensus top team, but Seattle isn't far behind.
Injury Report: Leonard Williams limited, Seahawks have 2 DNPs
The 49ers had a lengthy injury report, though it included three resting players.
ESPN’s Super Bowl 61 broadcast to also stream on Disney+
Disney+ will also stream two “Monday Night Football” games this season.
Morosi: Why this offseason could be different for injured Mariners
An expected lockout would keep teams from communicating with players on the 40-man roster, so those rehabbing from injuries may post updates publicly.
Seattle Red
JD Vance boots Microsoft from green card program, says Redmond giant replaced laid-off Americans with ‘foreign indentured servants’
Vance says the Trump administration is suspending Redmond-based Microsoft from a green card program, accusing it of swapping laid-off Americans for H-1B labor.
Two years later, city finally pledges to shut down dangerous south Seattle homeless encampment
City officials say they will move to clear a problematic south Seattle homeless encampment after two years of complaints from residents and property owners.
Portland parents voice concerns over district’s plans to close schools amid budget gap
Parents voiced their frustrations with the Portland School School Board on Tuesday after it unveiled plans to potentially close over a dozen schools next year.
Tacoma Urban League cuts ties with CEO amid grant misuse allegations
The Tacoma Urban League has ousted its scandal-ridden CEO Desireé Wilkins Finch over allegations that the organization misused grant funding.
No ‘safe harbor’ provision could punish unexpected WA income tax recipients
A 'no safe harbor' rule that Washington Democrats included in the state income tax could complicate who actually is required to pay it.
Activists are trying to kill an Amazon data center plan in Walla Walla
A group of activists are attempting to obstruct an Amazon data center project in Walla Walla that would create hundreds of new jobs.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
From potholes to 9 million toilet flushes: WSDOT maintenance crews' busy summer
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has about 1,500 maintenance workers who fall into that category.
Attempted copper wire theft knocks out WSDOT cameras, travel data for several days
WSDOT cameras and travel data were down for days due to a copper wire theft, affecting real-time traffic updates across Washington.
Multi-car crash blocks Aurora Avenue early Wednesday morning
At least two cars were involved in an early morning crash Wednesday on Aurora Avenue N. that blocked multiple lanes.
MyNorthwest Weather
Weather: Say goodbye to 70 degrees
Thursday could be our last shot at 70 degrees for a while. After another mild day tomorrow, a much cooler pattern moves in on Friday with rain and gusty winds.
Why the morning fog won’t quit across Western Washington
The start of October days has been gray and gloomy in the lowlands of Western Washington, with morning fog and low clouds only slowly breaking in some spots through midday.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
12 mayors, 3 GOP lawmakers and Gov. Ferguson's office to meet fentanyl families in Kent Thursday
Families affected by fentanyl will join local mayors and state lawmakers at a free Kent forum focused on addiction, recovery, and drug policy.
‘It’s a failed experiment’: Reagan Dunn calls for closing King County homelessness authority
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn renewed his call to close the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA).
2 new prosecutor positions added to Seattle City Attorney's Office
Two new prosecutor positions will help Seattle crack down on sex trafficking and address gun possession by people considered a danger to themselves or others.
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
The FBI has seized tools used by Chinese hackers for cyber operations, officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The FBI has seized scanning and phishing tools used by a group of hackers that officials say is associated with the Chinese government and responsible for disruptive cyber operations in the United States and abroad, including against the power industry, academia and critical infrastructure. The seizure of the tools, announced Wednesday […]
MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 games starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in bargaining with players on Thursday. Owners also proposed to allow higher-seeded teams in the first two rounds of the postseason to pick their opponents […]
Trump plans to honor Microsoft’s CEO after Vance drops an H-1B visa hammer on the company
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump planned to celebrate tech billionaires such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday, only to get upstaged hours before the event when Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft was being suspended from a program that allows companies to apply for green cards for skilled foreign workers with H-1B […]
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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.