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DEVELOPING: Two lanes blocked after civilian car hits military vehicle on northbound I-5 near Tacoma Mall
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WSU researchers create electronic skin that could help prosthetics feel touch
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Ask Ursula: Amid a combative divorce, how do I handle a friend who's in love with me?
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140+ detainees end week-long hunger strike at Tacoma ICE facility
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US Army Corps of Engineers chartered plane crashes near Alaska radar site, killing all 8 aboard
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One year after protest, organizers say Microsoft still needs to cut ties with Israeli military
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MyNorthwest News
Hot Jimothy Summer Forever: Artist raises $271K for local food bank, businesses host paint-and-sips
A one-of-a-kind painting of Jimothy the Raccoon has raised more than $271,000 for the Ballard Food Bank, according to the artist who painted him.
Free festivals, a 50th birthday party, and Movie at the Mural: Your Seattle weekend guide
Another weekend is here as prime time in the Pacific Northwest keeps rolling on — let's dive into all the fun!
VIDEO: Pierce County deputies use airplane to track fleeing driver who tried hiding in backyard pool
A Pierce County pursuit ended with a 37-year-old man being pulled, soaking wet, from a backyard swimming pool in Parkland.
Teen accused of firing on undercover Seattle officers can't be charged as an adult under WA law, prosecutors say
A teen whom King County prosecutors said was part of a trio that opened fire on undercover officers is now facing a series of felony charges.
Washington climbs in CNBC’s Top States for Business ranking, but concerns about costs remain
CNBC’s latest America’s Top States for Business ranking placed Washington 11th in the nation, up three spots from last year when it ranked 14th.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'We kicked this can 7 more weeks down the unsafe city road': Jake, Spike rip Mayor Wilson for delaying camera decision
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson resurfaced at a news conference, but her answers on surveillance cameras, left Jake and Spike unimpressed.
'You knew what you voted for': Gee says don't act shocked as Katie Wilson's approval plunges amid recall effort
A new poll shows only one in three Seattle voters trust Mayor Wilson's safety plan as recall efforts intensify, and Gee Scott wonders why people are surprised.
'You failed if you weren't safe': KIRO hosts weigh in on Netflix doc alleging Boeing bypassed inspections
KIRO hosts analyze the Netflix documentary on Boeing's alleged inspection bypassing and its impact on safety culture.
'I'm tired of doing this every year': Gee, Ursula sound off on Seattle teachers' strike threat
Seattle educators voice frustrations over contract talks, warning of a potential strike if an agreement isn't reached soon.
'I don't think this is really political': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders faster Seattle permitting as apartment reviews stretch past a year
Large apartment projects in Seattle currently spend about 374 days in city-controlled permit review, more than double the city's own 180-day target.
Harger: A 17-year-old was convicted, locked up, released, and the allegations got worse. Now what?
He's 17 years old. He's already been through the juvenile justice system for serious crimes. But we know what happened next. He eventually got out.
Seattle Sports
Bob Stelton reacts to Mariners’ Kade Anderson callup
Bob Stelton discussed the timing of top pitching prospect Kade Anderson's promotion to Seattle.
Where Mariners’ playoff odds stand after Brewers series
Here's an updated breakdown of the AL West race, the wild-card race and Seattle's remaining schedule.
How will Kade Anderson promotion impact Mariners’ rotation?
Baseball's top pitching prospect is reportedly set join the M's, meaning the club will likely be carrying six starters again.
Report: Seahawks sale to Khosla group clears a key last hurdle
The NFL finance and ownership policy committees voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend that the sale of the team be approved, according to Front Office Sports.
Report: Mariners to call up top prospect Kade Anderson
ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Thursday the Mariners plan to call up Kade Anderson, the top pitching prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline.
Brewers score 6 in 1st inning, beat Mariners 7-4 to take series
Garrett Mitchell and Gary Sánchez each hit two-run doubles during a six-run first inning, and the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers beat the Seattle Mariners 7-4 on Thursday.
Seattle Red
Chris Cargill: Fatal flaws of Socialism – The knowledge problem
Among the many reasons socialism fails is the lack of knowledge that comes with the central planning of an economy, writes Chris Cargill.
Traveling Vietnam Wall and 9/11 tribute coming to Ocean Shores
Traveling Vietnam Wall, 9/11 tribute coming to Ocean Shores in September. Free public display runs Sept. 10-13 at the convention center.
‘We do not verify arguments for truth or fact’: Washington SOS punts on income tax pamphlet lies
Let's Go Washington and Sen. Chris Gildon say the no campaign on I-645 printed a false claim in Washington's voters' pamphlet. The state won't fix it.
‘We’ll have to pass those costs on to our residents’: Snohomish mayor says sheriff won’t budge on 133% jail booking fee hike
Snohomish Mayor Aaron Hoffman says the county has offered no concessions on a 133% jail booking fee hike as cities head into budget season with the bill.
Socialist Kshama Sawant angrily accuses AOC and Mamdani of betraying the defund police movement
After her own primary loss, Kshama Sawant accused AOC and Zohran Mamdani of betraying the movement against police brutality over their 'Woke 1' answers.
Rantz: Democrat torches Pramila Jayapal for running cover for Hasan Piker at UW
Rep. Pramila Jayapal defended Hasan Piker's canceled UW lecture on free speech grounds. A fellow Democrat had to remind her Jewish students exist.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR 18 reopens after 4.5-hour DUI closure
The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound SR 18 reopened Thursday morning after a single-car collision blocked the roadway for nearly 4.5 hours.
Getting a WA driver's license is about to get a lot harder
There are major changes coming to the requirements for new drivers and license applicants over the next few months.
WSDOT proposes $800M transformation of SR 99 corridor in Snohomish County
The Washington Department of Transportation proposed several improvements to a stretch of SR 99 — a seven mile corridor from Lynnwood toward Everett.
MyNorthwest Weather
Wildfire smoke triggers Air Quality Alert for 33 WA cities
An Air Quality Alert was issued Wednesday for several cities in central and northeastern Washington due to wildfire smoke sweeping through the area.
Pinpoint Alert for Saturday thunderstorm threat across Washington
There's potential for lightning in the mountains and even in some lowland locations, with the threat to those outdoors as well as the potential for lightning strikes to start new fires.
'Mainly mountain' thunderstorms could move west Friday into the weekend
Enjoy the late-summer sunshine this week, as thunderstorms could strike western Washington starting Friday into the weekend.
MyNorthwest Politics
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's 'impromptu boogie' with Seattle rapper draws public safety criticism
You may have seen the video on Instagram, originally posted by Seattle rapper Y2K. Wilson stands next to him at a sports field and bobs to his anthemic track "SEA."
'Too many people are dying': Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka lays out his proposed safer streets plan
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka joined "The John Curley Show" on KIRO Newsradio to lay out his proposed Seattle SAFER Streets Act.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Tacoma’s True Linkswear Relocates HQ to Oakbrook Golf Club in Lakewood
Originally published on South Sound. True linkswear, a South Sound-based golf-footwear company founded in 2009, has relocated its headquarters to Lakewood’s Oakbrook Golf Club, a public golf course that True’s co-founders and brothers, Ryan and Jason Moore, bought in 2012. True created modern golf footwear designed for walking on and off the course and offers […]
Feel Good Friday: A Hometown Hero, Junior Golf, and a Fire Department Milestone
Originally published on South Sound. Sarah Turner is Ride or Die for Tacoma The founder of the Tacoma Girl Walk club, the Tacoma Flea, and the newly launched Sips in the City series just wants to bring everyone together — especially women. Get to know her in a new interview. American Junior Golf Association Tournament […]
11 Ways to Spend Labor Day Weekend in the Northwest
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. Labor Day might mean a day off, but in the Northwest, it certainly doesn’t mean a day of doing nothing. The long weekend is packed with reasons to get out and play, whether that means swimming across the Columbia River, celebrating blackberries along the waterfront, catching a rodeo […]
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
President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balking
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration will allow more beef to be temporarily imported into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs, as he remains under pressure to cut costs and address affordability issues ahead of November’s midterms. The president said on social media that he had committed to ensuring the […]
Russian strike kills at least 6 at shopping center in central Ukrainian city
Russian drones struck a shopping center in the city of Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine on Friday, killing six people and wounding scores of others, authorities said. Six children were among the 91 injured in the afternoon strike in the city, which is the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said local administration head Oleksandr Vilkul. […]
Data cards retrieved from plane and helicopter that collided in deadly Pennsylvania airport crash
CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — Federal investigators have pulled intact data cards from a state police helicopter and Cessna plane that collided at a small airport in central Pennsylvania, killing the plane’s pilot. Aaron McCarter, investigator-in-charge with the National Transportation Safety Board, called the recovery of the cards “very good news from a data standpoint,” during […]
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