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'Why would they get on a bus?' KIRO host skeptical of Portland's viral bus-riding goats
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Dogs that attacked pregnant woman in Tacoma must be rehomed
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'Rectify it': Gee and Ursula tell We Heart Seattle to fix safety gaps, not fight L&I
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'They're creating a divide': Jake argues schools shouldn't keep parents in the dark as Spike defends student privacy
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'People are choosing between health insurance and rent': 66,000 WA residents dropped ACA coverage as premiums surged
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'They're going to reconstruct his whole face': South Lake Union hit-and-run leaves skateboarder severely injured
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MyNorthwest News
Bothell police warn of outgoing mail theft targeting checks
Bothell police are warning residents about a disturbing increase in outgoing mail theft, with thieves targeting checks sent through the mail.
Trump admin. moves to repeal Roadless Rule, putting 2 million acres of Washington forest at risk
About 2 million acres of national forest land in Washington could lose protections as the Trump admin. moves ahead to repeal the Roadless Rule.
AG Brown vows to hold Meta accountable as federal trial over children's safety begins
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown begins federal trial against Meta, addressing children's safety concerns regarding Facebook's practices.
Seattle Chamber poll finds strong voter support for public safety cameras
A new Seattle Metro Chamber poll found strong support for public safety cameras, with three of four Seattle voters backing their use to help investigate crimes.
WA ranks in top 10 for highest share of summer drunk driving crashes
A new study revealed the U.S. states with the highest share of summer drunk driving crashes, and Washington landed in the top 10.
Seattle City Light sees uptick in phone scams
Seattle City Light says it’s seeing an uptick in phone scams – and it wants customers to be careful.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: Ordinary abundance and how the most astonishing thing about your life is no longer being astonished by it
A website called Ordinary Abundance blew up on my feed this weekend. It walks you through an ordinary modern apartment, and every ordinary object opens a quote from someone in history for whom that object was unimaginable.
'These are husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, daughters': Spike calls for honesty about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for months and Spike O'Neill said the least the country can do is stop pretending everything is fine.
'This isn't just about health': Spike warns Seattle's unlicensed food vendors are hurting businesses playing by the rules
Spike warns that Seattle's unlicensed food vendors threaten health and hurt businesses complying with regulations.
'The bill is due': Gee says Seattle's wealthiest neighborhoods are socializing a $2 billion problem they created
Around 60 years ago, residents in some of Seattle's richest neighborhoods asked the city to bury the power lines. Now the cables are falling apart.
'It's time we do something': Spike calls for legislative action on spay-neuter costs after 80 cats overwhelm Tacoma shelters
Tacoma shelters are overwhelmed with cats. Spike O'Neill calls for legislative action to improve rescue efforts and reduce spay-neuter expenses.
'Doesn't this feel almost satirical?': Jake questions Renton covering its already inactive Flock cameras
Renton's decision to bag Flock cameras raises questions about their future and public safety. Jake and Spike question if the move is justified or overkill.
Seattle Sports
Seahawks on ‘Hard Knocks’: What stood out from episode 3
The latest episode delved into Seattle's decision to agree to a deal with cornerback Terrion Arnold.
Brewers pound Mariners 22-0 to match record for MLB’s biggest shutout
The Milwaukee Brewers matched baseball’s modern-era record for the biggest shutout, beating the Seattle Mariners 22-0 behind homers from Christian Yelich, David Hamilton, Luis Lara and Jake Bauers.
Report: Seahawks work out former Pro Bowl CB Trevon Diggs
Diggs' tryout comes amid uncertainty over Terrion Arnold's availability for the Seahawks.
Latest on 3 key Mariners working back from injury
Mariners manager Dan Wilson shared updates on Taylor Ward, Carlos Vargas and J.P. Crawford on Tuesday.
Mariners-Brewers Preview: Injuries, lineups and more details
We break down what you need to know as the Mariners take on the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers in a big three-game series.
Seahawks Injury Updates: RB Jadarian Price returns to practice
Here's a look at where things stand on the injury front for a handful of Seahawks.
Seattle Red
‘The Brink of War’ director breaks down the Reagan summit that ‘failed,’ but then ended the Cold War
Director Michael Russell Gunn talks Reykjavik, Jeff Daniels as Reagan and filming inside the real house. The Brink of War is playing in Seattle theaters now.
Kent Police nabbed child rape suspect with tool Washington Democrats are trying to ban
A Kent officer used an automated license plate reader to arrest a man wanted on a $500,000 child rape warrant, months after Democrats moved to restrict them.
Democrat Krista Perez campaigns for the little guy, but her alleged crash victim says she ghosted him
A Tacoma man whose truck was wrecked in the five car crash says Democrat Krista Perez and her campaign have not returned a single call or message since.
Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes’ contract not expected to be released for another four months
The City of Seattle has responded to public records requests of former Police Chief's Shon Barnes contract by saying it won't be released until December.
Brandi Kruse says PDC investigation is a manufactured hit job aimed at girls sports initiative
Brandi Kruse says the PDC investigation into Let's Go Washington is a manufactured hit job built for headlines, and insists no one ever paid her a single dime.
Appeals court sides with Trump over subpoena of Washington transgender care provider
A divided 9th Circuit revived a Justice Department subpoena against a Washington provider treating transgender minors, reversing a lower court ruling.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
WA ranks in top 10 for highest share of summer drunk driving crashes
A new study revealed the U.S. states with the highest share of summer drunk driving crashes, and Washington landed in the top 10.
Amtrak Seattle-Portland service suspended until Wednesday morning after Portland warehouse fire
Amtrak's train service between Seattle and Portland is currently suspended, and it won't return until Wednesday morning.
Sound Transit 1-Line replaced by shuttle buses this week in the south end
Sound Transit's 1-Line will switch to shuttle bus service between Rainier Beach and Angle Lake Station, just south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
MyNorthwest Weather
Firefighters make progress on wildfire near Mount Rainier's Sunrise Visitor Center
Firefighters are gaining ground on a wildfire burning near one of Mount Rainier's most popular destinations, the Sunrise Visitor Center.
Weather: This week brings nice, but shorter days as summer drifts away
Summer is still hanging on, but we’re starting to lose daylight pretty quickly now. We’re nearly two months past the summer solstice.
SEA flights delayed, canceled as Hawaii recovers from Hurricane Lala
Flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are delayed or canceled as airlines work to recover from the storm that swept across Hawaii over the weekend.
MyNorthwest Politics
Trump admin. moves to repeal Roadless Rule, putting 2 million acres of Washington forest at risk
About 2 million acres of national forest land in Washington could lose protections as the Trump admin. moves ahead to repeal the Roadless Rule.
'A little outside the bounds of credulity': Curley questions who's behind the Katie Wilson recall effort
According to John Curley, Seattle has been here before, and history isn't on the recall petition's side to remove Katie Wilson from office.
'You see a donkey, you see an elephant, we want people to see an owl': Nirvana's Krist Novoselic pitches his Cascade Party
Krist Novoselic is best known as the bassist of Nirvana, but has built a second life in politics, one that has led him to chair the Cascade Party
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Olympia Names First Woman Fire Chief
Originally published on South Sound Business. Hillory Flowers has been named fire chief of the Olympia Fire Department — an appointment that makes her the first woman to hold the position in the department’s history. Flowers first joined the department in April 2025 as assistant chief of EMS before later becoming deputy chief of operations. […]
Bellevue Increasing Number of Speed-Safety Cameras
Originally published on 425. The city of Bellevue is expanding its automated traffic-safety program by adding speed-safety cameras at four locations this week. Cameras will be installed at three more locations later this year. These locations include areas near hospitals, parks, school walk zones, and corridors with a documented history of speed-related crashes — consistent […]
Tacoma Team Reps the Northwest in Little League Baseball World Series Action
Originally published on 425. The Seattle Mariners’ chances at making the World Series might look unlikely this year, but not for Soundview Little League of Tacoma. Soundview will represent the Northwest in the Little League Baseball World Series that kicks off Wednesday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, after winning the regional title game last week, 8-5, over […]
MyNorthwest History
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?
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.
National News
Sen. Sullivan, former US Rep Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primary
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola wasted no time preparing for their general election campaign after Tuesday’s primary in Alaska, criticizing each other’s records and previewing the next phase of a high-stakes Senate race that has drawn national attention. With control of the chamber on the […]
National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Darline Graham, who is competing in next week’s runoff election in South Carolina, stumbled over a question about foreign policy in a debate on Tuesday night. “Are Taiwan and the South China Sea national security issues for the United States and if so, why or how?” asked one of the moderators. […]
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk ‘s killing pointed Tuesday to an engraved bullet, arguing that the inscription “Hey Facist! CATCH!” demonstrates that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics. Whether defendant Tyler Robinson acted out of political animus could be key for prosecutors seeking the death penalty — […]
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