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Tacoma police search for suspect after explosion damages bail bonds business
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Multi-car crash blocks Aurora Avenue early Wednesday morning
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Weather: Say goodbye to 70 degrees
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Thurston Co. suspect escapes patrol car while handcuffed, leading to multi-hour manhunt
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Medic describes saving teen from knife attack after I-5 crash in DuPont
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‘This model is broken’: Gee and Ursula question Seattle’s loss of 24,000 jobs as rest of King County gained
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MyNorthwest News
Suspects ram pickup into Lynnwood jewelry store; employee starts shooting
An employee opened fire during a violent attempted robbery at a Lynnwood jewelry store, where suspects rammed a pickup truck into the business.
Gee: Wait, what?! Don't change the standard because Trump's your guy
Gee Scott challenges political double standards after Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego, arguing loyalty shouldn’t mean abandoning accountability.
King County Council approves sales tax increase without seeking voter approval
The King County Council approved a sales tax increase Tuesday to support children and families.
Mother arrested in Edmonds in connection with death of 2-year-old child
A mother was arrested Tuesday in Edmonds in connection with the death of her 2-year-old child. The 44-year-old woman was booked on charges of first-degree manslaughter domestic violence, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. Her 2-year-old child died in November 2022 in Lynnwood. Deputies responded to reports of an unresponsive child and performed lifesaving […]
‘Tremendously disruptive’: Post office burglary crew targeted 5 WA counties; final defendant gets 18 months
The last of three South Sound region residents was sentenced to federal prison Monday for their involvement in a post office burglary scheme.
WinCo recalls salsa bean dip trays in WA after video shows apparent dead mouse in product
Boise-based WinCo Foods is recalling two different salsa bean dip trays distributed to eight states, including Washington, due to a potential pest contaminant.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘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.
Gee: Wait, what?! Don't change the standard because Trump's your guy
Gee Scott challenges political double standards after Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego, arguing loyalty shouldn’t mean abandoning accountability.
‘They need to go away’: Jake calls for shutting down King County homelessness agency after records officer quits
KIRO host Jake Skorheim called for shutting down the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after its public records officer quit.
‘This should be a full-stop conversation’: Gee and Ursula condemn Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles, San Diego
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin criticized President Donald Trump’s remarks about Iran taking out Los Angeles and San Diego.
'No need to worry, everybody': Curley skeptical of Russian assurances after lab worker's suspected plague death
A lab worker's mysterious death raises concerns about Russia's handling of plague threats and public health safety.
Gee: Wait, what?! Seattle’s 'Inconvenience Store' is selling stuff you absolutely don’t need
Two local artists have transformed a former 7-Eleven into an "Inconvenience Store," a place where you can buy things you absolutely, positively do not need.
Seattle Sports
Olofsson, Hertl lead Golden Knights over Kraken 6-2
Victor Olofsson and Tomas Hertl scored two goals apiece for Vegas.
‘I feel like myself’: Seahawks’ Emmanwori nearing full throttle
After playing limited snaps in his first two games back from ankle surgery, Nick Emmanwori wreaked havoc all over the field on Sunday.
Roster Moves: Seahawks sign RB Robert Henry Jr., waive safety
AJ Finley was cut to make room on Seattle's 53-man roster for Henry.
How the Seahawks ‘feasted’ on a mismatch vs the Chargers
Seattle's dominance in the trenches led to a historically rough day for the Chargers' O-line.
Report: Seahawks not signing 2-time Pro Bowl RB Joe Mixon
The report comes one day after multiple NFL insiders said the team was expected to sign Mixon.
Seahawks’ run game gets going, despite Jadarian Price’s absence
Wide receiver Rashid Shaheed and running back Emanuel Wilson stepped up for Seattle on Sunday.
Seattle Red
King County Council approves sales tax hike with no public vote and no spending plan attached
King County Council approved a sales tax hike for DCHS without asking voters, the same day it appointed an Inspector General to investigate county fraud.
Large tax burden on Seattle businesses continues to grow, analysis shows
A new report from the Downtown Seattle Association and Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce found that taxes on businesses in the Emerald City continue to rise.
“I’ve never seen a 20% pay increase in the private sector”: Travis Couture slams Kshama Sawant for waging class warfare amid ferry cancellations
WA state Rep. Travis Couture tore into former socialist Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant for encouraging ferry engineers to strike amid labor disputes.
Seattle taxes jumped 172% since 2013 while population grew just 31%, new report finds
Seattle's city tax collections grew 172% from 2013 to 2025 while population rose 31%, and businesses now pay roughly two-thirds of the bill, a new report finds.
As Seattle slumps, Boise real estate market continues to boom
Despite mortgage rates being at a three-year high, the housing market in Boise continues to flourish while other west coast cities like Seattle are struggling.
Rantz: Seattle activists demand no new cops at Cal Anderson, wants homeless regulars to be paid to stay at park
A Capitol Hill mutual aid group wants Seattle to pay Cal Anderson Park's homeless regulars as stewards instead of adding police. Neighbors aren't buying it.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Washington State Ferries still face lingering disruptions after 23 engineers call out sick
Washington State Ferries is dealing with lingering disruptions Tuesday after 23 engine-room employees called in sick Monday, leaving 13 of the system’s 18 vessels out of service.
Northbound Revive I-5 enters final stretch as key on-ramp prepares to reopen
South Lake Union and Capitol Hill drivers are about to get their northbound I-5 access back, as the state pushes toward the end of Revive I-5.
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?
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
Western Washington eyes a sunny fall weekend
This weekend’s weather will be about as good as it gets for early October.
MyNorthwest Politics
King County Council approves sales tax increase without seeking voter approval
The King County Council approved a sales tax increase Tuesday to support children and families.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson disputes SPD account of delayed Bite of Seattle shooting briefing
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is disputing a Seattle police account that her deputy mayor instructed police to delay a public briefing following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.
Jake and Spike disagree over WA AG Nick Brown joining multistate lawsuit challenging Trump's fuel economy rollback
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown joined a multistate lawsuit Friday challenging a new federal rule that sharply lowers fuel economy standards for new cars and light trucks.
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
Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help
Before a big weather event even happens — like a hurricane, flood, or snowstorm — government officials in the United States have the power to call for a state of emergency, a fast-track way to free up resources to help with public safety during an anticipated natural disaster. In a state, a governor usually signs […]
Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States, the latest effort from the Trump administration to crack down on foreign enrollment. A proposed rule would require schools to pay the fee for every student who participates in the optional […]
Russia keeps a tight lid on suspected case of pneumonic plague as global concerns mount
Russian authorities are keeping a tight lid on information about last week’s suspicious death of a lab worker in Siberia that has been surrounded by secrecy and claims that it could have been caused by pneumonic plague. While the case has raised global concerns, Russian state TV and other national state-controlled media have steered clear […]
Sponsored Articles
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.