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Westbound SR 20 closed for a semi-truck off the road
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23 juveniles trash veteran's home near Graham, causing $50K in damage 2 weeks before closing
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PSE Flex program faces first real test as heat hits Puget Sound
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'If they're going to do Jimothy, do it right': Jake and Spike critique Mariners' representation of viral raccoon
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'Mad man desperate for money': Man gets 15 years in jet ski drug-smuggling scheme near WA-Canada border
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Bullet fired through Bremerton apartment wall; Kitsap County deputies investigate
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MyNorthwest News
Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations in place for Modrite Fire burning near Inchelium
Crews are working to get a handle on a large wildfire burning about 17 miles southwest of Inchelium.
New country bar to open in former Shingletown space in Ballard
Those missing the beloved Shingletown Saloon in Ballard will soon have a place to honky-tonk once again.
Man shot and killed in Fairwood area near Renton, suspect at large
Detectives with the King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit are investigating a fatal shooting that happened late Monday night in the Fairwood area near Renton.
One dead in shooting involving King County Sheriff's deputy near SEA Airport
A deputy with the King County Sheriff's Office was involved in a fatal shooting, the Renton Police Department confirmed with KIRO 7.
Rabid bat found near UW campus, King County Health warns
King County Public Health officials are warning people after a rabid bat was found on a busy sidewalk near the University of Washington campus.
4-year-old girl found safe after Kennewick Amber Alert, suspect still at large
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) located a young child Saturday evening after she went missing from Kennewick, prompting an Amber Alert.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Profiting off others' misery': Ursula on the dark side of true crime ahead of Netflix's Idaho murders docuseries
Explore the ethics of true crime in Netflix's Idaho murder documentary releasing this July, featuring the tragic student case.
'It's well-intentioned': Hosts debate requiring BAC tests before boarding a flight
Explore the discussion on requiring BAC tests before flights post a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for alleged assault.
Harger: Washington's budget went from $33 billion to $80 billion. Two former Democratic governors claim Olympia has lost the thread
Between Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire, they've balanced more budgets than anyone currently working in Olympia, and they know what one looks like when it's heading somewhere bad.
'Why can't new grads find jobs?': Curley's theory on the devaluation of college degrees
Explore John Curley's views on the job market and the devaluation of college degrees affecting new graduates today.
'A paid-off house used to be a great thing': Gee, Ursula warn of WA's shifting retirement landscape
Explore how Washington's retirement crisis reshapes the value of a paid-off house in securing financial stability.
'It is shocking': KIRO hosts appalled as Seattle, Tacoma rank among worst cities for first-time home buyers
Study reveals Seattle and Tacoma are among the worst cities for home buyers, shocking many prospective homeowners.
Seattle Sports
Seattle Mariners detail injury concerns with Julio and J.P.
Mariners manager Dan Wilson explained why J.P. Crawford was scratched from Monday's lineup and Julio Rodríguez exited early from the win over the Reds.
Recap: Mariners throw combined 3-hitter, beat Reds 8-0
Cal Raleigh hit his sixth career grand slam, George Kirby and three relievers combined for a three-hitter and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 on Monday night.
Reds’ epic slight of Cal Raleigh may have just fixed him
Cincinnati is regretting its decision to intentionally walk the bases loaded to face the struggling Cal Raleigh, who blasted a grand slam.
Mariners-Reds Lineups: ‘Geno’ returns to Seattle
For the first time since his go-ahead grand slam in last year's ALCS, Eugenio Suárez is back in Seattle.
Bump’s hope about Nick Emmanwori going on Seahawks PUP list
Former NFL WR Michael Bumpus shared his concern level with standout safety Nick Emmanwori going on the Seattle Seahawks' PUP list.
Nick Emmanwori among 3 Seahawks added to PUP list
There's a surprise among the three Seahawks landing on the PUP list Monday, and it's not a good one.
Seattle Red
Church conference leaves Idaho over fears of LGBTQ people’s safety
A gathering of United Methodist churches from Oregon and Idaho is leaving the Gem State due to concerns about state law targeting LGBTQ people.
Cargill: Washington state wants another dam study – but it doesn’t want an honest answer
Chris Cargill with the Mountain States Policy Center argues dams are an environmental scapegoat and the alternatives are vastly inferior.
Petition to ban hunting, fishing in Oregon in serious jeopardy
A petition that would be devastating to Oregon's agriculture might not have enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot.
Meyer: Tone deaf Bob Ferguson blames Trump for high gas prices in WA, data tells a different story
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson blames Trump for high gas prices in his state when he should be blaming himself, writes Jackson Meyer.
Idaho Police Department becomes first in state to team up with ICE
The Police Department of Post Falls, Idaho announced that it has signed a contract with ICE, becoming the first in the Gem State to do so.
New report shows Gluesenkamp Perez campaign in dire financial straits as she fends off primary challenge
A new FEC report found that Washington Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is burning through cash as she attempts to fend off her far-left primary challenger.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Ground delay at SEA Airport after thunderstorms hit the region
A ground delay has been issued for flights arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after thunderstorms swept through the region Thursday.
When is a left lane camper not really camping?
Is there anything worse than a left lane camper? It's time for a reminder on what is and isn't the congestion-causing behavior that drives us nuts.
90-minute morning commutes return as Revive I-5 swings back into action
As expected, the drives out of Snohomish County were awful, some of the worst travel times we've seen since the project started again in January.
MyNorthwest Weather
Heat wave coming to Western Washington Tuesday and Wednesday
July is usually the warmest month of the year, and the weather during the first half of this week is going to reflect that heat.
'I tried to just not recognize it': Curley shares his hatred for Daylight Saving Time, switching times twice a year
Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent.
Warmer-than-average summer ahead for western WA as forecast sounds like a broken record
The National Weather Service released the latest seasonal weather outlook, and the outlook for the summer may sound like a broken record.
MyNorthwest Politics
'Robberies have dropped 71%': Federal Way mayor talks policing wins, data centers, but dodges governor question
Crime in Federal Way has significantly declined, with car thefts down 80%, robberies down 71%, and burglaries down 60%.
Harger: Washington's budget went from $33 billion to $80 billion. Two former Democratic governors claim Olympia has lost the thread
Between Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire, they've balanced more budgets than anyone currently working in Olympia, and they know what one looks like when it's heading somewhere bad.
'The status quo hasn't been working': Democratic Socialist Sabio-Howell on her bid to unseat Jamie Pedersen
Hannah Sabio-Howell aims to unseat Jamie Pedersen, arguing the status quo harms Washington residents.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for — with the same minuscule odds. The expansion, first announced in April through an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association in the U.S. and Allwyn UK, […]
Where Arizona's Award-Winning Chefs Go Up in (Mesquite) Smoke
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. You won’t find charcoal on the grills of these Arizona restaurants. Here in the Southwest, nature already supplied the perfect fuel: Mesquite. What is Mesquite? Native to the deserts of Arizona and the greater Southwest, mesquite trees have long been part of life here. Their dense hardwood burns […]
City of Bellevue Introduces $25M in Funding to Increase Affordable Housing
Originally published on 425. The city of Bellevue has announced that it will offer nearly $25 million to help fund affordable-housing projects. Project proposals are due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 11. A pre-application conference is required no later than Aug. 14. Up to $13.95 million is available from Bellevue’s Housing Stability Program, and up […]
MyNorthwest History
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.
Suspect arrested following violent rampage at Harborview's Emergency Room
Seattle police report a chaotic scene at the Harborview Emergency Room, where a patient went on a violent rampage over the weekend.
National News
Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for — with the same minuscule odds. The expansion, first announced in April through an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association in the U.S. and Allwyn UK, […]
Arizona Republicans pick nominees Tuesday for governor and other top offices
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Republicans are choosing nominees Tuesday to challenge Democrats who hold top offices as the GOP searches for a path back to power in a battleground state it used to dominate. U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, who represent neighboring districts in metro Phoenix, offer a clash of styles in the […]
US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz. And neither is backing down, showing the limitations of President Donald Trump’s reliance on escalating airstrikes to bend Tehran to his will. While the Trump administration says it is open to diplomacy, Iran […]
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