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PeaceHealth cutting 150 Washington jobs as IT work outsourced to India
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Seattle World Cup matches deliver $889 million impact, but hospitality results are mixed
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Seattle police detail what did and didn’t work during response to Bite of Seattle shooting
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A mom meets her son every Sunday at 12th and Jackson. Nine Puget Sound mayors will hear families like hers in Kent
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'Parents deserve a seat at the table': Jake ties the Edmonds school scandal to the broader parental rights fight
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Microsoft cuts 300 more Washington jobs as gaming division continues its restructuring
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MyNorthwest News
Tacoma gets new Irish-American pub after nearly two years of renovations
A long-awaited new spot is opening in Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood. The Snug Family Pub makes its debut Tuesday after nearly two years of renovations.
Eagle Falls claims 13th victim, man found unresponsive in water
A man died over the weekend after being found unresponsive at Eagle Falls in Index, according to emergency responders from Sky Valley Fire.
Court date set for man accused of hoarding over 40 dogs
Marysville officers discovered 42 West Highland Terriers in a cramped utility trailer on Aug. 31. Officers also rescued two other dogs of an unknown breed.
The fall equinox arrives today, and fall-like weather is right behind it
The fall equinox is today at 5:05 p.m. The fall equinox is also known as the autumnal equinox, and the following day is the first full day of fall.
Convicted child rapist pleads guilty to enticing 2 more minors for sexual abuse in Snohomish County
A registered sex offender living in Snohomish County pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of enticement of a minor for his sexual abuse of two 14-year-old teens.
Eagle Falls claims 13th victim, man found unresponsive in water
A man died over the weekend after being found unresponsive at Eagle Falls in Index.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Looks like a hostage video': Jake breaks down Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's progressive efficiency pitch
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a roughly 100-second video on social media arguing that "effective government is a progressive value."
'Where's the emergency for the landlord?': Curley questions Spokane's new rent ordinance after fire
KIRO host John Curley had a question after the Spokane City Council passed a new tenant protection ordinance. What about the landlords?
'Just give everyone the discount': KIRO hosts back Seattle's push to ban personalized grocery pricing
Seattle could become the first U.S. city to ban grocery surveillance pricing. Gee, Ursula and Angela say the ban is overdue and reject the industry's pushback.
'It doesn't make sense to build here': KIRO hosts dig into Seattle's broken affordable housing pipeline
Seattle has about 30 housing projects stuck in the pipeline, and Angela said the numbers explain why builders are walking away from the city.
Gee: Wait, what?! Seattle's economic ecosystem is more fragile than we think
Gee Scott explains how Seattle's economic ecosystem is more vulnerable than expected and its impact on businesses and the community.
'Some people don't care': Gee, Ursula debate whether labor violation signs will actually change where people eat
King County restaurants with unresolved labor violations may soon have to post warning signs. Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin say it's long overdue.
Seattle Sports
With Mariners on brink of elimination, here’s what they’re trying to avoid
Even if the the Seattle Mariners continue to stave off elimination this week, they will be on the brink of being eliminated from contention for the playoffs every day.
Daniel Jeremiah: What makes Seahawks’ defense different
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah highlighted what stands out about Seattle's defense through two weeks.
Status Report: Where the 2-0 Seattle Seahawks stand
Sam Darnold is expected to return to practice this week, but the quarterback’s status for this weekend’s game against the Washington Commanders remains uncertain.
Seahawks’ Julian Love making case he’s an ‘elite’ safety
"He really can do everything," Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said of safety Julian Love.
Rams beat Giants 28-6 in Aaron Donald’s NFL return
The Los Angeles Rams welcomed Aaron Donald back to the NFL with a 28-6 victory over the New York Giants on Monday night
When is the right time for Seahawks’ Sam Darnold to return?
Brock Huard answers if Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold should come back for Week 4 against the Chargers or Week 5 vs. the 49ers.
Seattle Red
Rantz: The Seattle Times says Washington’s Supreme Court needs change, then backs the candidate who makes it worse
The Seattle Times endorsed Jaime Hawk for Washington Supreme Court Position 3 while admitting she wouldn't change the court. Its stated reason was national politics.
After the state reversed its denial, Rep. Penner says pamphlet text favoring income tax defenders was likely intentional
State Representative Josh Penner says Washington's voter pamphlet favored the anti-repeal side on three measures and wants Steve Hobbs' office reviewed.
UW professors suggest their own colleagues may be teaching students that shouting down speakers is acceptable
Emails obtained by Seattle Red show University of Washington faculty asking whether professors helped create students who justify shouting down speakers.
Rantz: Outrageous natural gas initiative ruling makes these five Supreme Court races impossible to ignore
The I-2066 ruling shows why Washington’s five Supreme Court races deserve far more attention from voters this November.
How to register to vote in Washington before the November 3 election
Washington's deadline to register online or by mail is October 26, and in-person registration stays open until 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3. Here's how.
Portland moves to make magic mushrooms a low police priority days after delaying a fentanyl crackdown in parks
Portland City Council takes up an ordinance making mushrooms and other natural psychedelics a low police priority after delaying a parks drug crackdown.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
NB I-5 off-ramp to West Seattle back open after garbage truck fire
The exit ramp to West Seattle from northbound I-5 is fully blocked on Monday while a garbage truck burns in the middle of the roadway.
One killed after car splits in half in violent Tacoma crash
The collision happened just after 11 p.m. on Portland Avenue. A 28-year-old man, Duran Tessema, hit a power pole so hard that it cut his car in half.
SDOT plans to paint over Convention Center street art that won't come off 9th Ave.
SDOT, which granted the Seattle Convention Center the permit to paint 9th Ave., now has a plan to fix the problem.
MyNorthwest Weather
The fall equinox arrives today, and fall-like weather is right behind it
The fall equinox is today at 5:05 p.m. The fall equinox is also known as the autumnal equinox, and the following day is the first full day of fall.
Grab a sweater! Fall weather sets in this week
Fall officially begins Tuesday afternoon. And right on schedule, the weather is going to cool off noticeably this week.
Clouds in the morning and sun in the afternoon will mark the weekend forecast
We’ve enjoyed two beautiful sunny days in a row, but this weekend will be a little different.
MyNorthwest Politics
'Looks like a hostage video': Jake breaks down Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's progressive efficiency pitch
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a roughly 100-second video on social media arguing that "effective government is a progressive value."
Bite of Seattle shooting report reveals elected officials distracted police from getting information out
A finding in SPD's after-action report on the July 26 Bite of Seattle shooting confirms officials distracted officers from getting information out.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access, citing First Amendment
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration days after they were barred from covering the White House.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Brandy Brown's Style is Designed for Life
Originally published on 425. The graphic designer brings a practiced eye for color and composition to her wardrobe, while honoring the women who taught her how to show up.
Lead + Follow: Wren & Willow and Wren's Nest Baking Co.'s Laureen Skrivan
Originally published on South Sound Business. This month’s edition of Lead + Follow — a Q&A section dedicated to further understanding the personal and professional mindsets of area business leaders — features Laureen Skrivan, owner of Wren & Willow and Wren’s Nest Baking Co.
A Supper Club Program Designed for Connection
Originally published on 425. An intention to create connection was what inspired Christina Conrad, food coach and creator of Foodie with a Life, to launch her Supper Club program, which is described as dinner parties designed for modern life.
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
Another beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium after rescue mission from Canada park
CHICAGO (AP) — A third beluga has died at a Chicago aquarium after being rescued this summer from a shuttered Canadian marine park in a complex international operation that moved 30 whales to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain. Osiris, a 26-year-old female whale, died on Monday, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium said in a statement. The […]
A third US Supreme Court showdown looms over Missouri’s shifting congressional map
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The fight over Missouri’s congressional map appears headed to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time in three weeks as some federal judges continue to assert that a new map favored by President Donald Trump should be used in the November elections. The U.S. Supreme Court, so far, has […]
UN chief says power has polarized the world and urges leaders to cooperate
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — In a no-nonsense farewell speech, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged global leaders Tuesday to respond to the defining challenge today: Will the world continue on its path to fragmentation or cooperate to tackle the existential threats from climate crisis, runaway artificial intelligence and intensifying inequalities? At the heart of these crises […]
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