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Yakima resident dies after exposure to Bird Flu; third human case confirmed
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November’s ‘big dark’ begins with dry weather before rain returns to western WA
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USDOT awards over $7 million to Bellingham, Swinomish, Island County to improve road conditions
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Longview paper mill fined $77,800 after worker nearly engulfed in hot pulp
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Wanted suspect in custody after police activity closes I-5 lanes near Lewis-Thurston County line
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Eng family home restored by museum offers glimpse into 1930s life in CID
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MyNorthwest News
I-5 express lanes reopen southbound after delays caused by signals issue
Even though Revive I-5 finished-up Sunday night and all lanes of northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge opened earlier than expected, the express lanes did not return to normal.
Another State Patrol Car Hit on I-5, Renewing Calls to 'Move Over'
On Sunday morning, an officer was responding to a disabled, blocking vehicle on southbound I-5 near the Kent Des Moines Exit when a car slammed into his patrol car.
Man critically injured in South Jackson Street stabbing over scooter dispute
A man was critically injured early Saturday morning after he was stabbed on South Jackson Street in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.
Chase Sapphire Lounge coming to SEA airport under $70M project
New upgrades at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are giving Chase Bank cardholders even more reasons to arrive early for their flights.
Spokane County's wildfire heroes recognized on national stage in New York City
Firefighters and law enforcement officers from Spokane County were honored in New York City for their response to the Spokane Complex Fires.
WSDOT completes Tacoma Narrows Bridge repairs one week early
Pierce County commuters were handed some good news when WSDOT announced that it had completed repairs on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: Democrats have a 92% chance to win the House. Trump had 29% in 2016
Right now, the people who bet on elections are forecasting the weather in the other Washington, and the forecast looks sunny for Democrats.
'They can't afford to keep the ones that they have': Jake and Spike clash over Seattle's $22 minimum wage
KIRO host Jake Skorheim said the problem facing Seattle small businesses isn't finding workers.
‘Bellevue is the king and queen of Teslas’: Gee says high costs hold Washington back despite No. 2 EV ranking
New census data shows Washington is one of the country's leaders in EV ownership. Ursula Reutin asked why the numbers still seemed so low.
‘We are not going to become fully staffed likely in our lifetime’: Rantz warns Seattle police shortage is worsening
Seattle’s police staffing shortage is getting worse, Jason Rantz, warned recruiting challenges and the city’s reputation could impact staffing goals.
‘Getting sick should not financially ruin you’: Gee backs starting with primary care for everyone in WA
Gee Scott WA’s debate over universal health care should begin with a principle people can agree on, even if they disagree about how to pay for it. “
‘Business is booming, and jobs are still being cut’: Ursula warns workers as Amazon’s record margin follows more layoffs
Amazon cut about 250 more jobs this week, then reported its highest operating margin ever.
Seattle Sports
Seahawks-Bears showdown is filled with intriguing storylines
Here's a look at four notable storylines that make Monday night's showdown a particularly fascinating matchup.
Seahawks-Bears Info: TV, announcers, uniforms and series history
The 4-3 Seattle Seahawks are in primetime again as they welcome the 5-2 Chicago Bears to Lumen Field on Monday night.
Mariners 2B Cole Young wins first career Gold Glove
Young became the first Mariners second baseman to win the award since Bret Boone in 2004.
Kraken trade Shane Wright to Preds for forward Matthew Wood
Seattle adds a big-bodied forward in an swap of former first-round picks.
Sounders steamrolled by rival Whitecaps 5-1
Brian White scored two goals and Ryan Gauld finished with a goal and two assists for Vancouver.
Ex-WSU star Minshew leads Cardinals to wild comeback win over Cowboys
Minshew replaced an Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter before helping Arizona to its third win of the season.
Seattle Red
Rantz: Washington Democrats want you to give up this election. Don’t give them the satisfaction
Washington Democrats rigged the I-645 fight and Steve Hobbs ignores conservative voters. Jason Rantz says staying home hands them a win. Vote by November 3.
Supreme Court hopeful says SEIU cash flooded in after state regulators quietly dropped the PAC donation cap
Supreme Court candidate Dave Larson says a union-backed PAC hit $1.5 million after the PDC lifted its late donation cap, and questions Theo Angelis donor ties.
Backlash grows over Seattle mayor’s ‘same old’ homeless drug strategy
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says she has a bold new strategy to tackle homelessness, but critics say the plan is nothing new under the sun.
Portland strips gun owners of carry rights in City Hall after an armed dad stopped a school shooter
Portland’s council voted 12-0 to ban concealed carry in City Hall. Washington’s preemption law blocks Seattle from doing the same, for now. Watch Olympia.
Supreme Court hopeful says six Ferguson and Inslee picks killed your natural gas vote, and only Tuesday can stop them
Judge Dave Stevens says governor-appointed justices drive Washington’s Supreme Court and calls Jaime Hawk’s “legal pragmatist” label a living constitution dodge.
Don’t expect a winner on election night: Washington’s mail ballot rules mean you’ll be waiting for days
Washington ballots can arrive late, signatures can be fixed for weeks, and counties have until November 24 to certify. Here’s why results take so long.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
I-5 express lanes reopen southbound after delays caused by signals issue
Even though Revive I-5 finished-up Sunday night and all lanes of northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge opened earlier than expected, the express lanes did not return to normal.
WSDOT completes Tacoma Narrows Bridge repairs one week early
Pierce County commuters were handed some good news when WSDOT announced that it had completed repairs on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Mukilteo/Clinton ferry service to end early again for repairs
Mukilteo/Clinton ferry service will end early again Friday night as crews finish emergency repairs at the Mukilteo terminal.
MyNorthwest Weather
Washington falls back Sunday as debate over clock changes continues
It is that time of year again — time to fall back. Yes, it is time to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Season’s first snowfall blankets Cascades, but El Niño could limit winter snowpack
The season’s first mountain snowfall brought several inches of snow to the Cascades overnight.
No rain scare this Halloween: Western Washington forecast looks dry
Many feel Halloween in the Puget Sound area is haunted — by rain. Historical weather data shows that is not always the case.
MyNorthwest Politics
‘That’s absurd’: AG Nick Brown slams DOJ’s noncitizen voter claims, says Washington’s tax system is ‘exactly wrong’
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is pushing back on the DOJ's claim that hundreds of noncitizens are on the state's voter rolls.
‘Judges are a check on power’: WA Supreme Court candidate Sean O’Donnell warns against politicizing judicial races
King County Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell said a late flood of outside spending against him threatens public trust in Washington’s courts.
‘Deeply undemocratic’: King County Council candidate says opponent canceled their only scheduled debate
King County Council candidate Nick Duda said voters lost their chance to see him debate incumbent Teresa Mosqueda after she canceled the event.
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
Millions of dollars from the worst US gas leak are now available to help residents electrify homes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Millions of dollars of settlement money from the largest known methane leak in the United States are now available to affected residents to replace gas-powered appliances with electric ones. Organizations involved in distributing the money say it will help create safer and cleaner homes. The announcement makes available the first $20 […]
Floodwaters swamp the Southwest, forcing evacuations and altering some Election Day voting
Some rivers began receding in the flood-weary Southwest on Monday, including in a Colorado tourist town that has to alter its Election Day voting plans, while others were still rising, keeping residents on alert as rain began to move out of the area. Heavy weekend rainfall produced flash flooding and mandatory evacuations across a swath […]
Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court in push to sideline 20,000 California mail ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Monday in its push to sideline thousands of disputed California mail ballots the day before the pivotal midterm elections. The emergency appeal came after an appeals court rejected the request to set aside some 20,000 ballots from people the federal government suspects may […]
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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
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