THE LATEST
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Hundreds file insurance claims in the Spokane area after homes were destroyed in wildfires
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Pilots of helicopter that crashed while fighting wildfire in Utah are dead, officials say
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Wells Road Fire burns more than 1,000 acres in Whitman County; GO NOW evacuations ordered
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'Can we change the narrative?': King County prosecutor pushes to tighten WA's juvenile gun law amid Bite of Seattle fallout
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'She doesn't have to repay favors': Curley says Katie Wilson's independence is fueling the backlash against her
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Racing the Flames: Fast-growing wildfire forces evacuations near Snoqualmie Pass & Kachess Lake
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MyNorthwest News
Sunrise and White River entrance at Mount Rainier closed due to wildfire
The White River entrance to Mount Rainier National Park is closed until further notice due to a fire in the park.
Exhausted FOX13 news anchor, mom of 2 goes viral for dozing off on-air
A morning news anchor and mom of two is going viral after appearing to briefly fall asleep during a live broadcast.
Starbucks shutters another Seattle store as closures and layoffs mount
Starbucks has closed another store in Seattle, this time downtown.
Major sports events, full closure on I-405 will make for very busy Seattle commute all weekend
This weekend around the Seattle area might go down as one of the busiest of the summer for the Washington State Department of Transportation.
'My feet are here': Interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles addresses crime, Mayor Katie Wilson, and Seattle's path forward
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles said he’s committed to Seattle and focused on restoring trust and safety.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'What happened to our men?': Gee and Ursula react to women outnumbering men in the workforce
For the third time ever, women lead in workforce numbers. Discover the impact of this milestone on the economy and society.
'I can see the commercial now': KIRO hosts push back on WA's decision to waive bar exam for hundreds after Yakima mishap
KIRO host Spike O'Neill and KIRO fill-in host Greg Tomlin pushed back on the Washington Supreme Court's decision to waive the bar exam.
Duecy: I thought I was just getting older. It sucked. Then an MRI revealed a pituitary tumor
In May, after a series of doctor visits, blood tests, and an MRI, I heard words I never expected to hear: "You have a benign tumor near your brain."
Harger: Pierce County forgot to charge me for a school levy, sent a letter blaming nobody, and wants $1,100 by November
I got a letter from the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer, informing us of a "discrepancy" on our 2026 property tax statement. Not a mistake. A discrepancy.
'Virtue signaling': KIRO hosts debate former Gov. Jay Inslee linking Spokane fires to climate change
Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee made a post on social media Sunday linking the fires raging in Spokane to climate change.
'She's not turning them on': Gee and Ursula split on whether $250,000 for Seattle cameras should be used for other resources
KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula were split on whether $250,000 set aside for Seattle surveillance cameras should be used for other resources.
Seattle Sports
Report: Seahawks host ex-Lions CB Terrion Arnold amid legal issues
Arnold was released by Detroit in June after he was arrested on felony charges in connection to a robbery and kidnapping.
AL-best Rays beat Mariners 4-1 to complete sweep
The Mariners fell a season-high seven games below .500 with their 13th loss in 18 games.
College sports bill stuck in Senate, potential vote delayed
The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a Senate vote during an all-night, pre-recess session.
How does Ouzts’ status impact Seahawks’ plans at fullback?
Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury discussed the state of the fullback position as Robbie Ouzts remains sidelined.
Seahawks’ Week 3 opponent will be missing star left tackle
Washington Commanders five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil is expected to miss most of the season with a torn triceps.
Shanahan plans to coach 49ers’ preseason opener after car crash
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he's nearly fully recovered from his July 14 car crash.
Seattle Red
‘I think it was sort of a trap’: Brian Heywood says a judge killed the income tax initiative lawsuit before his lawyers ever spoke
Brian Heywood says a Thurston County judge ruled on Let's Go Washington's I-645 ballot lawsuit using an unrelated case, leaving the campaign no hearing, no appeal.
Five Washington Supreme Court seats, three initiatives, one slate card
Jim Walsh says four GOP-backed Supreme Court candidates advanced, but three trail. His November plan is door-to-door slate cards.
Meta lists another Bellevue tower as its Eastside footprint shrinks
Meta put a nine-story, 212,128-square-foot Bellevue office building up for sublease after never finishing it, as its Washington headcount falls to about 5,600.
Viral U-Haul moving truck on I-90 sends Katie Wilson a middle-finger goodbye
A moving truck spotted on I-90 near Cle Elum sent Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson a crude goodbye after she waved off millionaires fleeing WA's 9.9% income tax.
Joe Kent claims Shias don’t use suicide bombers. Hezbollah invented the tactic.
Ex-NCTC director Joe Kent told a podcast that Shias don't use suicide bombers and never attacked Americans here. The 1983 Beirut record says otherwise.
Rantz: A judge rigged the income tax ballot. We must bury it in yes votes on election day.
A Thurston County judge upheld the state's income tax ballot warning and killed Let's Go Washington's hearing. Rantz on why only a landslide yes vote fixes it.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Major sports events, full closure on I-405 will make for very busy Seattle commute all weekend
This weekend around the Seattle area might go down as one of the busiest of the summer for the Washington State Department of Transportation.
TRAFFIC: Major highway closures across Puget Sound this weekend
Drivers across the Puget Sound should prepare for one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer.
I-5 northbound fully blocked in South Tacoma after crash involving up to 10 cars
The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 were fully blocked in South Tacoma early Friday morning after a multi-car crash involving a semi-truck.
MyNorthwest Weather
Weekend Weather: Air quality improves, Red Flag Warnings remain in effect
We’re still waking up to some smoke and haze across western Washington, but the good news is air quality is much improved.
City of Seattle issues Stage 2 Burn Ban
The City of Seattle has joined King County in issuing a Stage 2 Burn Ban as dry, hot conditions persist.
'It's nonsense': Cliff Mass says 'crazy people starting fires' has nothing to do with climate change
Spokane Complex Fires rage on as Cliff Mass highlights the climate change claims are unsupported and rising winds could affect the region's safety.
MyNorthwest Politics
'My feet are here': Interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles addresses crime, Mayor Katie Wilson, and Seattle's path forward
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles said he’s committed to Seattle and focused on restoring trust and safety.
New Seattle policy aims to block retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
Mayor Katie Wilson and two city councilmembers announced a new affordability policy on Friday to eliminate price gouging, and make groceries more affordable.
Gov. Ferguson invites President Trump to Spokane to witness devastation firsthand
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has invited President Donald Trump to see the fire damage and devastation in Spokane.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Washington Needs a Plan to Grow the Economy
Originally published on 425 Business. Warning lights continue to flash red for Washington’s economy. Employers are becoming more pessimistic about the state economy and increasingly looking outside Washington to expand. At this pivotal moment, Washington needs a long-term economic-development plan that gives employers the confidence to invest, grow, and build their future here. In the […]
Bellevue Real Estate Company Snaps Up Seattle Apartment Complex
Originally published on 425 Business. Kidder Mathews recently announced that Bellevue’s Nordic Partners Investments has acquired Monticello, a 107-unit apartment building located at 415 Boren Ave. in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. Kidder Mathews’ Simon | Anderson Mulifamily Team represented the seller and brought Nordic Partners Investments into the deal. Built in 1957, Monticello has 42,342 […]
Issaquah Commons Adds 16 New EV-Charging Stations to Property
Originally published on 425. Issaquah Commons announced earlier this week that 16 new electric-vehicle charging stations have been added to the property as part of the Tesla Supercharger network. The chargers are available now at the shopping center along Northwest Gilman Boulevard. Issaquah Commons is an open-air shopping center managed and leased by real estate […]
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
Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won’t leave persistent microplastics in the environment. These are bioplastic pellets. CJ Biomaterials ferments sugar to make plant-based polymers that microbes will consume. These alternatives to traditional plastics made of fossil fuels are seen by some as one […]
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination. The announcement comes a few weeks after Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to a multistate cyclospora outbreak that has […]
The Latest: Progressives challenge establishment in Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota
President Donald Trump is scheduled to swear in Todd Blanche, his old personal lawyer, as attorney general Monday after the Senate voted to confirm him early Saturday. Blanche’s path toward confirmation exposed deep concerns — from some Republicans as well as Democrats — over installing Trump’s close ally atop a Justice Department that historically prided […]
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