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Mayor Wilson expects to select Seattle’s next police chief in coming months
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Seattle police seek video of Bite of Seattle shooting that killed 3
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Active-duty Marine at Naval Base Kitsap arrested after alleged attempted kidnapping in Silverdale
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Naches Trail Elementary School in Spanaway temporarily evacuated for strange smell
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins District 3 over John Braun
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Pinpoint Alert: Brace for heavy rains, strong winds on Saturday night
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MyNorthwest Politics
Washington voters reject millionaires' tax repeal as I-645 fails
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MyNorthwest News
15 years later, investigators still seek answers in toddler Sky Metalwala's disappearance
It has been 15 years since Sky Metalwala’s disappearance.
Aurora Bridge reopens in both directions after Friday morning crash
Both directions of the Aurora Bridge have reopened following a crash Friday morning.
Drive-by shooting outside Lakewood strip mall leaves man with 3 gunshot wounds
A man was critically injured in a drive-by shooting at a Lakewood strip mall early Friday morning in what police believe was a random incident.
Bird flu detected at commercial poultry facility in Pierce County
The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced that bird flu was detected in a “commercial poultry facility in Pierce County.”
The Spin: The White House's 'Still Your President' message raises PR questions after midterm losses
The White House doubled down on reminders that Donald Trump is still president. But the messaging may be drawing attention to what the administration has lost.
Amanda McKinney wins WA’s 4th District race to replace Newhouse
Republican Amanda McKinney leads Democrat John Duresky in initial results for Washington’s 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
The Spin: The White House's 'Still Your President' message raises PR questions after midterm losses
The White House doubled down on reminders that Donald Trump is still president. But the messaging may be drawing attention to what the administration has lost.
‘He lost his way’: Curley links Republican midterm losses to Trump’s affordability promises, questions the party’s future
John Curley examines President Trump's impact on Republican midterm losses and the party's uncertain future after Democrats gained control.
Harger: Trump said clean the forests. Let’s hand him a broom
Explore Trump's stance on Washington forests and housing as the election approaches. Discover the balance between development and affordability.
Ask Ursula: My cousin’s social media posts make me cringe. Should I say something?
Ursula offers advice on when — and how — to tell a loved one their social media posts may be hurting their professional image.
‘My most uncomfortable vote’: Gee explains his support for WA’s school sports initiative as Ursula questions its requirements
Explore Gee Scott's support for Washington's school sports initiative amid Ursula Reutin's concerns on requirements and transgender participation.
'The minimum wage for these jobs is actually zero': Jake says Homegrown's collapse shows what Seattle costs small businesses
Homegrown once had a dozen sandwich shops around the Seattle area. Soon it will have none.
Seattle Sports
Daniel Jeremiah: How Seahawks could handle a potentially tricky QB situation
What if Drew Lock continues his strong play in place of Sam Darnold? NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah explains how Seattle could handle that scenario.
Rams’ Myles Garrett expected to return after 7-game injury absence
Coach Sean McVay announced Garrett’s likely availability, barring a late setback, on Friday before practice.
Mariners pitching prospect named All-Star in Arizona Fall League
A 26-year-old right-handed reliever, Adam Smith is 2-0 with one save in two opportunities for the Peoria Javelinas this fall.
Report: NFL tells Brandon Aiyuk he owes 49ers about $13M
Aiyuk’s new agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said earlier this week that Aiyuk had officially submitted his paperwork to the NFL to get back and was planning to report to the 49ers on Friday.
Stacy: The 3 areas where the struggling Seahawks need to improve
The Seahawks want to repeat as champs, but they don't look like a Super Bowl team right now. Stacy Rost details a trio of problems they need to solve.
New Mariners manager Jason Kanzler was a walking web gem in CF
New Mariners manager Kanzler was the first player in NCAA history to win multiple Gold Glove awards, and there is video proof of some of his dazzling catches.
Seattle Red
Washington’s new driver course for under-25s launched six months late, and no law requires anyone to check if it works
Washington’s new mandatory work zone course for first-time drivers under 25 started six months late, and state law never asks whether it prevents a single crash.
Idaho sees record voter turnout for a midterm election
Idahoans hit the polls in record numbers for Tuesday's midterms as some voters waited in line for hours and the last ballot wasn't cast until early morning.
Seattle council eyes over $50M in one-time add-ons despite budget hole
Seattle City Councilmembers are proposing over $50 million in new spending to the mayor's budget despite the city's significant budget shortfall.
Your 2027 Washington property tax bill gets a tiny state break that one new local levy can wipe out
Washington’s 2027 state school levy drops two cents per $1,000, but rising home values can erase it while seniors and disabled homeowners get bigger breaks.
Washington quietly posts another business tax hike the day before Election Day, and shoppers will pay it
Washington B&O tax climbs to 0.5% on January 1 for retailers, manufacturers, child care and drug distributors. See what it costs and why shoppers will pay.
Rantz: Washington Democrats lost on girls’ sports, so now they want a court to overrule voters
Voters passed I-638 with 56.6%. Now Shasti Conrad and the ACLU want courts to overturn it. Jason Rantz says Democrats need to take the L on girls’ sports.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Aurora Bridge reopens in both directions after Friday morning crash
Both directions of the Aurora Bridge have reopened following a crash Friday morning.
Two lanes on the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle to close for emergency pothole repairs
Two southbound I-5 lanes on the Ship Canal Bridge will close Thursday at 9 p.m. for maintenance.
Boeing Field control tower repairs severely restrict flights
Emergency repairs at Boeing Field’s control tower are causing flight delays and restrictions as controllers work from a temporary location.
MyNorthwest Weather
Rain and blustery winds return to western Washington as weather systems line up
The first few days of November were dry, but the weather's turn will help preserve this month’s reputation as the year's wettest.
Seattle Public Utilities prepares for street flooding as heavy rain approaches
Falling leaves and heavy rain can clog storm drains, causing street flooding and creating hazards for drivers, pedestrians, homes, and businesses.
November’s ‘big dark’ begins with dry weather before rain returns to western WA
Welcome to November, historically the wettest month of the year. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport averages 6.31 inches of rain during the month.
MyNorthwest Politics
The Spin: The White House's 'Still Your President' message raises PR questions after midterm losses
The White House doubled down on reminders that Donald Trump is still president. But the messaging may be drawing attention to what the administration has lost.
Amanda McKinney wins WA’s 4th District race to replace Newhouse
Republican Amanda McKinney leads Democrat John Duresky in initial results for Washington’s 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Harger: Trump said clean the forests. Let’s hand him a broom
Explore Trump's stance on Washington forests and housing as the election approaches. Discover the balance between development and affordability.
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
China confirms discussions are underway on a historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Beijing has confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a historic meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a press briefing this week in Beijing that China “is in communication with […]
Iran is reviewing proposals focusing on Tehran’s nuclear program, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran is reviewing proposals presented by chief mediator Qatar aimed at addressing differences with the United States about Tehran’s nuclear program, two Middle East government officials said Friday. The development is raising hopes that the two sides could be inching toward indirect talks on one of the thorniest issues that President Donald […]
Why it's still too early to call the US Senate race in Mississippi
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 2,500 votes separate Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the race for U.S. Senate in Mississippi, and votes are still being counted on Friday. Here’s why the race is still too early to call. An unknown number of ballots are outstanding To call a race, The Associated Press […]
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'The cold snap doesn't create the problem': Home Comfort Alliance releases 2026 Seattle furnace cost guide
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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.