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Triple shooting at party in Seattle short-term rental under investigation
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'Trying to steal every last cent': Final defendant convicted in $6.8M COVID-19 fraud scheme
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Drivers beware: Road closures hit I-405 in Bellevue this week
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'This is 2026. Wake up!': Gee says cell phone ban debate misses the real problem as Ursula pushes back
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Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland suspended this week
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'It just never worked out for me': KIRO hosts get personal about gambling after Spokane native wins World Series of Poker
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MyNorthwest News
Lake Wilderness waters test positive for toxic algae, officials recommend staying away
Last week, Aug. 7, King County Public Health officials put out a formal warning against swimming in Lake Wilderness.
Ferguson signs amended wildfire proclamation as state seeks additional federal aid
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an amended emergency proclamation Monday for Washington's wildfire disaster.
18-year-old Mattawa man dies after car gets stuck in Grant County irrigation canal
An 18-year-old Mattawa man died on Sunday after he drove his car into an irrigation canal and was swept away by the rushing waters.
DOJ to disperse more than $8M in 'crime-fighting grants' across western Washington
Washington will receive more than $8 million in "crime-fighting grants" from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
Old Rainier Brewery in Seattle hits market for $29 million
An iconic piece of Seattle history could be yours for $29 million as the Old Rainier Brewery in SoDo is up for sale, according to a listing by Northmarq.
New wildfire scorches more than 300 acres near Mount Rainier, 0% containment
A new fire burning near Mount Rainier has already torched more than 300 acres and is 0% contained, as of this reporting.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'It's not rocket science': Gee and Ursula agree Seattle's next police chief needs to come from within SPD
Gee and Ursula agree — Seattle's next chief should come from within the department, with interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles drawing support.
'Political stuff does not matter': Gee urges unity on science as Gates Foundation gives record $540M to UW
Gee Scott believes Bill Gates' record gift to UW emphasizes the importance of science over politics, leading to a better future.
'You'll end up hurting the poor customer': Curley slams Seattle's push to ban dynamic pricing at grocery stores
The Seattle City Council is considering an ordinance that would bar companies from using algorithms and personal data to set prices, a practice critics call "surveillance pricing."
Harger: The legislature built a perfect trap for the income tax repeal. A Thurston County judge just proved the trap works
Before any of this started, the Democrats asked experts to design a perfect bill to enact an income tax. Guess what? The experts delivered.
'She doesn't have to repay favors': Curley says Katie Wilson's independence is fueling the backlash against her
KIRO host John Curley said on "The John Curley Show" on KIRO Newsradio that the backlash against Mayor Katie Wilson isn't surprising.
'What happened to our men?': Gee and Ursula react to women outnumbering men in the workforce
For the third time ever, women lead in workforce numbers. Discover the impact of this milestone on the economy and society.
Seattle Sports
NFL changes who is allowed to throw challenge flag for instant replay
NFL head coaches will now be able to designate an assistant to handle the task of throwing the red flag to challenge a call through instant replay.
6 college football coaches under the most pressure this season
As the 2026 season arrives, The Associated Press looks at the six coaches entering the fall under the most pressure for instant results.
Mariners claim pitcher away from AL West rival Texas Rangers
The Seattle Mariners have a new pitcher on their 40-man roster, and they picked him up from a team they're fighting in the AL West.
Report: D-backs to DFA former Mariners closer Paul Sewald
Paul Sewald, who had three strong seasons with the Mariners, is currently tied for eighth in MLB in saves this season.
The Seahawks’ most impressive player at training camp is clear
"He looks phenomenal. He's in great, great shape," Brock Huard says of Seattle Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II.
Huard: 3 thoughts on Seahawks’ interest in CB Terrion Arnold
Seattle is reportedly among several teams interested in the cornerback, who was arrested in June.
Seattle Red
Starbucks shutters Third Avenue store after DocuSign move, as downtown vacancy hits 35.8%
Starbucks closed its 999 Third Ave. store as DocuSign prepares to leave the tower that bears its name, with downtown Seattle office vacancy now at 35.8%.
Moses Lake woman allegedly steals a car, and the guy who gave her a ride gets arrested too
A Moses Lake woman allegedly stole a car from a man who gave her a ride. Police say the gun she took was his, and he wasn't allowed to have it.
‘I think it was sort of a trap’: Brian Heywood says a judge killed the income tax initiative lawsuit before his lawyers ever spoke
Brian Heywood says a Thurston County judge ruled on Let's Go Washington's I-645 ballot lawsuit using an unrelated case, leaving the campaign no hearing, no appeal.
Five Washington Supreme Court seats, three initiatives, one slate card
Jim Walsh says four GOP-backed Supreme Court candidates advanced, but three trail. His November plan is door-to-door slate cards.
Meta lists another Bellevue tower as its Eastside footprint shrinks
Meta put a nine-story, 212,128-square-foot Bellevue office building up for sublease after never finishing it, as its Washington headcount falls to about 5,600.
Viral U-Haul moving truck on I-90 sends Katie Wilson a middle-finger goodbye
A moving truck spotted on I-90 near Cle Elum sent Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson a crude goodbye after she waved off millionaires fleeing WA's 9.9% income tax.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Major sports events, full closure on I-405 will make for very busy Seattle commute all weekend
This weekend around the Seattle area might go down as one of the busiest of the summer for the Washington State Department of Transportation.
TRAFFIC: Major highway closures across Puget Sound this weekend
Drivers across the Puget Sound should prepare for one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer.
I-5 northbound fully blocked in South Tacoma after crash involving up to 10 cars
The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 were fully blocked in South Tacoma early Friday morning after a multi-car crash involving a semi-truck.
MyNorthwest Weather
New wildfire scorches more than 300 acres near Mount Rainier, 0% containment
A new fire burning near Mount Rainier has already torched more than 300 acres and is 0% contained, as of this reporting.
Weekend Weather: Air quality improves, Red Flag Warnings remain in effect
We’re still waking up to some smoke and haze across western Washington, but the good news is air quality is much improved.
City of Seattle issues Stage 2 Burn Ban
The City of Seattle has joined King County in issuing a Stage 2 Burn Ban as dry, hot conditions persist.
MyNorthwest Politics
Ferguson signs amended wildfire proclamation as state seeks additional federal aid
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an amended emergency proclamation Monday for Washington's wildfire disaster.
'My feet are here': Interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles addresses crime, Mayor Katie Wilson, and Seattle's path forward
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles said he’s committed to Seattle and focused on restoring trust and safety.
New Seattle policy aims to block retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
Mayor Katie Wilson and two city councilmembers announced a new affordability policy on Friday to eliminate price gouging, and make groceries more affordable.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Embark on a Sensory Barefoot Trail
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. If you’ve ever wanted to roam through the forest barefoot, without the risk of stepping on a cactus or bug, Flagstaff has you covered. Up in Northern Arizona among the ponderosa pines, crisp mountain air and much cooler temperatures, you can engage the senses on the barefoot trail. […]
Pull Up a Chair: Colorado’s Twist on Beer Gardens
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. The best beer gardens aren’t really about beer. Sure, the pints matter. Afterall, this is Colorado, where craft brewing has become something of a state pastime. But after spending an afternoon in the patio of a beer garden, it won’t take long before you feel something else behind […]
Chasing the Cool Pines: An Adventurer’s Weekend in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. The Southwest is nothing if not wildly diverse. Take, for example, New Mexico, where near White Sands National Park, you’ll find rolling dunes, desert brush and blistering heat shimmering off the highway. But drive about an hour northeast, and you’ll find yourself in the United States’ southernmost ski-resort […]
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
Deadline passes for Rep. Max Miller to be replaced on Ohio ballot as he faces domestic abuse claims
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Embattled Republican Rep. Max Miller is staying in the race for his Ohio congressional district, defying voices within his own party who urged him to step aside as he faced domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife. His determination to press on with his reelection campaign is creating headaches for a Republican […]
Ex-fraternity member pleads guilty to hazing an Arizona university pledge to death
A former leader of a Northern Arizona University fraternity pleaded guilty Monday to hazing and causing a pledge’s death by making him drink excessively at an off-campus rush event. Carter Eslick, 20, entered the plea to a felony hazing charge involving the death of Colin Daniel Martinez, 18, in Coconino County Superior Court in Flagstaff. […]
Trump media company announces a massive loss and new turnaround effort
NEW YORK (AP) — The president’s media company posted a massive loss in the second quarter and announced plans to ditch new business lines and refocus as a forum for users to post their views. Trump Media & Technology, the company behind the Truth Social platform, said Monday that it lost $238 million in the […]
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
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How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
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June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
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