THE LATEST
-
'The island of misfit toys': Jake, Spike debate Seahawks' interest in new cornerback despite kidnapping charges
-
19 days of closures to start Monday on SR 20 near Deception Pass
-
WEATHER: Storms and fire danger, some haze possible
-
Man on electric scooter dies after being struck by minivan in North Seattle
-
Ferguson to unlock resources for wildfire victims, roll back laws
-
Triple shooting at party in Seattle short-term rental under investigation
TOP STORIES
Perseid meteor shower peaks this week under clear skies
-
-
-
Seattle Red Opinion
Rantz: Unhinged Tacoma Democrats melt down over possible ICE building sale
LISTEN NOW: LIVE RADIO
MyNorthwest News
'Trying to steal every last cent': Final defendant convicted in $6.8M COVID-19 fraud scheme
The final defendant of a fraud scheme was convicted of submitting fraudulent applications that sought more than $6.8 million in COVID-19 benefits.
'This is strange': 23 more cats rescued from abandoned Tacoma sailboat
Twenty-three more cats were rescued from an abandoned sailboat in Tacoma — bringing the total to 54.
Drivers beware: Road closures hit I-405 in Bellevue this week
Drivers heading through Bellevue this week will want to plan ahead.
Police: Woman killed on I‑5 after jumping from moving vehicle in Federal Way
A 33-year-old Seattle woman was killed on I-5 early Monday morning.
Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland suspended this week
Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland is suspended through Friday due to a track obstruction caused by an earlier warehouse fire.
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.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'This is 2026. Wake up!': Gee says cell phone ban debate misses the real problem as Ursula pushes back
New research found that cell phone bans in schools produced essentially zero overall improvement.
'It just never worked out for me': KIRO hosts get personal about gambling after Spokane native wins World Series of Poker
Spokane's Lucas Jumalon wins $10M at the World Series of Poker, prompting hosts to reflect on their own experiences with gambling.
Harger: A Kent business lost $90,000 to copper wire theft. The accused got $113.40 at a recycler. He didn't show up for court
$113.40. That's what the copper was worth at the recycler. The business it came from has lost more than $90,000. Merry Christmas.
'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."
Seattle Sports
Rob Refsnyder may have retired over joining Mariners rival
Rob Refsnyder reportedly was close to joining the Houston Astros days after being released by the Mariners.
Rick Rizzs ‘still walking on a cloud’ after Mariners HOF reveal
Rick Rizzs, the longtime radio voice of the Mariners, joined Wyman and Bob two days after the surprise announcement that he will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame.
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.
Seattle Red
Meyer: Pramila Jayapal spreads the Gaza ‘genocide’ blood libel again
Rep. Pramila Jayapal is back to peddling the lie about a genocide Gaza, even though there is evidence of no such thing, writes Jackson Meyer.
Should we worry about Western WA wildfires? One expert says not so fast
Left-wing media outlets continue to stoke fears about wildfire threats in Western WA. UW atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass explains why shouldn't worry.
WA Democrats spend $20 million on long-term care for immigrants. It covered only 173 people
Washington Democrats approved $20 million to cover the long-term care of 1,200 noncitizens, but the money ended up only covering 173.
Ninth Circuit restores sanity, blocks lower court on biological men in women’s prisons in Oregon
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has stepped into block a lower court ruling mandating Oregon to not rely on men's prisons to hold trans women.
Two Oregon parties bumped from the ballot, fail to maintain party status requirements
Oregon's Constitution Party and We The People Party failed to maintain their party status, removing their candidates from future ballots.
Idaho ranked the number 1 state to live as WA and OR flounder, study finds
A new study from WalletHub declared Idaho the best state live in the entire country. It's neighbors Oregon and Washington? Not so much.
Podcasts
Listen to your favorite shows on your time.
MyNorthwest Traffic
Drivers beware: Road closures hit I-405 in Bellevue this week
Drivers heading through Bellevue this week will want to plan ahead.
Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland suspended this week
Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland is suspended through Friday due to a track obstruction caused by an earlier warehouse fire.
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.
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
The Latest: Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
President Donald Trump on Monday said that since Iran is seeking compensation as part of any peace talks, he’ll demand the same. It’s part of a larger pivot by Trump, who’s arguing that Iran is on the cusp of financially collapsing, even though the decades of financial sanctions it faces aren’t an immediate conflict-ending tool. […]
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has picked a Republican-turned-independent to be her running mate in a tough reelection campaign, setting up a bipartisan ticket as voters elect the state’s first lieutenant governor. Hobbs’ selection Tuesday of John Giles, a former mayor of Mesa, a Phoenix suburb that is Arizona’s third-largest city, is […]
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renew attacks on key port city, and other developments in the Mideast
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renewed their attacks Tuesday on government-controlled areas in Yemen as ongoing violence threatened to reignite the country’s civil war and raised fears over new threats to shipping lanes. Iran’s foreign minister, meanwhile, underscored Tehran’s stance against reopening the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. meets its conditions, in comments that came after […]
Sponsored Articles
AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
As temperatures climb across the Seattle area, many homeowners are discovering that their air conditioner is running but not cooling the home effectively.
How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
The scammers share a playbook: Arrive uninvited, claim to see damage, start work before the homeowner has time to think. If you are a homeowner in the Puget Sound area, these seven steps can protect you from being a victim in the next scam.
June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
One in eight men will hear the words "you have prostate cancer" in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many men tend to overlook the importance of preventative care.