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DEVELOPING: SWAT standoff happening in Kent as assault suspect barricades in home
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2 victims pin down suspect after hate crime attack in downtown Seattle
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Multiple fires in Mount Vernon likely human-caused
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Spokane County sheriff says evacuations won't be lifted for 'many, many more days'
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Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant in Tacoma closes 9 months after opening
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'Flooding our streets with poison': Puyallup man tied to white prison gangs sentenced to 11 years
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MyNorthwest News
Google lays off 52 employees across several WA locations
Google, the California-based tech giant, announced Wednesday that it is laying off 52 employees across several Washington locations.
Shots fired outside Tacoma Walmart as officer struggles to arrest teen accused of shoplifting
A juvenile shoplifting arrest outside a Tacoma Walmart turned into a shooting scare when someone in a passing vehicle fired multiple shots.
Airbnb offering free housing for displaced Washingtonians
As wildfires continue to burn across Washington, many are returning to their communities without a place to stay.
'Hiding behind a screen': Canadian hacker pleads guilty in data breach affecting 100M people
A 26-year-old Canadian man pleaded guilty to a widespread computer hacking conspiracy that resulted in the compromise of more than 165 victim organizations.
21-year-old suffers brain bleed after U-District attack over parking space
A 21-year-old ended her birthday in the hospital bleeding from her brain after she was attacked in Seattle’s U-District neighborhood.
Seattle police investigate stabbing in Georgetown
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating an early-morning stabbing in Georgetown.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'I don't like Kshama Sawant': Gee asks 'are we done now?' as Sawant finishes distant third
KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin were relieved to see Kshama Sawant, who served on the Seattle City Council, finish in third place.
Harger: The Bite of Seattle shooter is still out there. SPD won't release a description. Here's what may be slowing this investigation down
I'm frustrated. I don't have inside information. What I have is police reports, public statements, and the same questions you have.
'We have gone backwards': KIRO host warns Mayor Katie Wilson is losing trust with Seattle's biggest players
KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell warned on "The John Curley Show" that Katie Wilson is losing trust with the city's biggest players.
Principal, athletic coordinator charged after waiting 53 days to report wrestler's sexual assault allegation against transgender athlete
Two coaches with Rogers High School were charged after failing to comply with Washington's mandatory reporting law after a high school female wrestler alleged a biological male sexually assaulted her during a match.
Harger: My primary ballot is sitting on my microwave. If a politics nerd is cramming, the August primary isn't working
We moved primaries from September to August in 2008 to give election officials more time to process mail-in ballots. That made logistical sense. For actually getting people to vote, it's a flop.
'I've seen our drug crisis worsen': KIRO host says people who refuse shelter should face consequences as Capitol Hill gets first tiny home village
As Capitol Hill is set to get its first tiny home village, KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell and KIRO host Spike O'Neill both voiced their support.
Seattle Sports
Roster Moves: Seahawks sign UDFA RB and CB
Running back T.J. Harden totaled more than 3,000 scrimmage yards over a four-year college career at UCLA and SMU.
M’s prospects Arroyo, Montes excelling just a step away from big leagues
The recent promotions of Lazaro Montes and Michael Arroyo to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers are going quite well.
‘Hard Knocks’ highlights Kupp’s behind-the-scenes value to Seahawks
A particular scene from HBO's "Hard Knocks" illustrated what Cooper Kupp brings beyond the field.
Pac-12, Mountain West finalize settlement over `poaching’ and exit fees
The two conferences announced on Tuesday that all sides have reached final agreements to settle all pending litigation.
New Seahawks OC Brian Fleury already earning players’ respect
Described by players and coaches as even-keeled and stoic, Fleury has shown an ability to command a room early in his first NFL OC stint.
Ty Okada says ‘camaraderie’ of Seahawks will shine on ‘Hard Knocks’
"I'm excited for people to be able to witness that and see it for themselves," the Seahawks safety told Bump and Stacy.
Seattle Red
SBA aid for Spokane fire victims waits on Bob Ferguson’s request
Federal disaster loans for Spokane fire victims are ready to deploy, but the SBA says it is still waiting on a formal request from Gov. Bob Ferguson to start.
Rantz: After Socialist Kshama Sawant’s third-place humiliation, may we never hear from her again
Kshama Sawant raised $645,000 and finished third in the WA-9 primary, losing to a Republican who raised $99,000. Jason Rantz on the end of a socialist act.
In layoff announcement, Zillow blames a flat housing market—which Washington Democrats built
Zillow cut more than 500 jobs and blamed a flat housing market. Washington Democrats built that market, and Seattle has all but stopped permitting new homes.
Exclusive: NRCC launches new ad blitz built on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s own unimpressive record
A new NRCC ad campaign uses Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's own tax votes and donor money against her as John Braun leads in WA-03 polling. Seattle Red first.
Sea-Tac has 4th worst airport bathrooms in the country, study finds
A new study of Google reviews ranks Sea-Tac Airport's bathrooms fourth worst in the U.S., while the Port of Seattle spent $200,000 on tampon dispensers.
Rantz: Left-wing group is furious that Washington murderers and child rapists didn’t get a ballot
A D.C. advocacy group used Washington's primary day to demand ballots for 15,000 inmates, including those convicted of murder and child rape.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Washington breaks ground on first new ferry in 11 years, three hybrid-electric vessels ordered
Governor Bob Ferguson announced construction is underway on the state's first new ferry in 11 years, stating a third hybrid-electric vessel has now been added to the order.
I-5 south down to 1 lane after deadly crash near Everett Mall
I-5 south is down to one lane after a deadly crash near the Everett Mall.
Traffic survival guide: Hawks and Mariners to hold parties at the same time while construction returns to several freeways
Seattle showed that it can handle the biggest of events after acing the World Cup test, but the summer events aren't over.
MyNorthwest Weather
PinPoint Alert Day: Smoky conditions, hot weather continue
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for much of the region, while a Heat Advisory covers most of Western Washington with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-80s and lower 90s.
Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.
Private drones continue to hamper firefighting efforts in Spokane
The time to take personal video of the devastation in Spokane is after the fire is out and homes stop burning, not during the emergency.
MyNorthwest Politics
'I don't like Kshama Sawant': Gee asks 'are we done now?' as Sawant finishes distant third
KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin were relieved to see Kshama Sawant, who served on the Seattle City Council, finish in third place.
Trump-endorsed McKinney, Democrat Duresky advance in WA-4 primary to replace Newhouse
Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky are set to advance to the November general election for the recently vacated Washington Congressional District 4 seat.
Adam Smith, Doug Basler to face off for sixth time in WA-9 race, Sawant comes up short in primary
Democrat incumbent Adam Smith and Republican challenger Doug Basler will advance to the November election to represent Washington's 9th Congressional District.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Town & Country Markets Releases Limited-Edition Neighborhood-Inspired Tote Bags
Originally published on 425. Following the grocer’s popular release of local-artist-designed mugs earlier this year, Town & Country Markets has released limited-edition market tote bags. The tote bags feature designs from artists like Shogo Ota and Marisol Ortega depicting Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Ballard, Mill Creek, Shoreline, and Lakemont. The bags are part of a broader […]
It’s Restaurant Week Season in the Southwest
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. Come hungry to this Southwest, because restaurant week season is officially on the menu. From August through October, destinations across the Southwest are serving up special prix-fixe menus with chef creations for a chance to try somewhere new and delicious. Whether you’re tasting your way through Los Angeles, […]
Monsoon Magic: 3 Hikes to See the Summer Water
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. For much of the year, water is a bit of a rarity in the desert Southwest. Then comes the season locals love most (well, many of them): monsoon season. Come usually July through September, the monsoons bring a seasonal shift in winds and moisture that fuels summer thunderstorms […]
MyNorthwest History
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.
'Not something I take lightly': WA Democrats tap rainy day fund, proposed 'millionaire tax' to close budget gap
Washington Democrats reveal a supplemental budget plan addressing the deficit with a millionaire tax and rainy day fund usage.
National News
Texas judge rules that law regulating firearm suppressors and some guns can't be enforced
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday struck down a 1930s law that imposed regulations on firearm suppressors and guns that are considered the most dangerous, more than a year after President Donald Trump signed a bill eliminating taxes on those items. The ruling could allow firearm owners to purchase firearm […]
US moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life. While those surgeries were canceled, the cases made headlines several years ago, prompting a spike in people around the country revoking their organ donor registrations. […]
Legal aid groups alarmed as Trump administration awards $150M migrant child contract to Texas firm
CHICAGO (AP) — The Trump administration has awarded a $150 million contract to give legal representation to migrant children traveling alone to the U.S. to a small Texas law firm with ties to the administration but little experience in immigration law, prompting legal aid groups who’ve long represented those children to warn that the move […]
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