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Rain finally returns for some Friday night, cooler temps
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Snohomish Co. crews making more rescues on difficult hike highlighted on social media
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All northbound I-405 lanes reopen near NE 44th Street after early-morning crash
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Seattle Animal Shelter looking for man who killed goose at South Lake Union
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Woman arrested at Dick’s Drive-In for pulling gun on someone during road rage argument
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From Waterfront Block Party to Pandafest: How to spend August's final weekend around Seattle
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MyNorthwest News
Seattle Police Department scraps $50K hiring bonuses Sept. 1 as staffing crisis deepens
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) will no longer offer hiring bonuses as of September 1, citing budget concerns.
Sound Transit approves fare gates at 14 light rail stations, eyes up to $83M in new revenue
Sound Transit plans to bring fare gates to up to 14 of its light rail stations — a move that could generate nearly $83 million a year in net revenue.
Overnight closure likely on SR 104 after brush fire spreads to wires in Jefferson County
The westbound direction of SR 104 near Southpoint Road is blocked Thursday due to a brush fire that has spread to telephone wires.
Paddleboarder in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Washington
A paddleboarder is in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Washington.
Washington native leads JBLM soldiers into wildfire fight
Roughly 240 active-duty soldiers from JBLM are helping fight one of Washington’s biggest wildfires. The colonel overseeing them is a Washington native.
Neighbors concerned over bounty hunters’ arrest response in Seattle neighborhood
Seattle Police confirmed the arrest of a man with seven warrants following a chaotic confrontation involving private bounty hunters near Sandel Park in Seattle.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Is this union acting in the best interest of students?': Jake raises alarm over Seattle teachers union president's alleged abuse
As Seattle teachers weigh whether to strike, KIRO host Jake Skorheim said he can't stop thinking about the person leading the negotiations.
'It's SHAME': Spike rearranges Great Lakes acronym to sum up Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario
President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America."
'I don't trust him': Curley pushes back after Bill Gates calls for AI job protections
Curley responds to Gates' call for AI job protections amid fears of job loss and turbulent times in history.
'Society has failed them': Gee and Ursula say Alderwood Mall guilty plea exposes how easy it is for kids to get guns
The teen who killed 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson with a stray bullet at Alderwood Mall in 2024 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
'They're selling smaller bags of dope': Spike warns Meta's two-hour cap still feeds kids the same product
Spike highlights how Meta's settlements may still endanger kids on social media despite the two-hour cap on content.
Curley says Starbucks strikers should quit as boycott begins, argues robots will replace baristas anyway
Starbucks Workers United, the union representing baristas at more than 550 locations, is calling for a boycott after contract negotiations have stalled.
Seattle Sports
Who makes the cut? Here’s a Seahawks’ 53-man roster projection
Ahead of Sunday's cutdown deadline, we predict what the Seattle Seahawks' initial 53-man roster will look like.
AL West Check-In: Astros re-hire former pitching coach in new role
Brent Strom is returning as a consultant to help the team’s struggling pitching staff.
New-look Pac-12 hopes to flex its way into CFP with unique schedule
The conference will be able to create at least one high-profile rematch in hopes of building resumes for the CFP.
Is a bullpen role in Bryce Miller’s future?
Bump and Stacy weigh in on what Seattle can do with its struggling right-hander.
Seahawks claim OT from Chiefs ahead of preseason finale
The move comes a day before the Seattle Seahawks take on the Kansas City Chiefs in their preseason finale Friday night.
NFC West Check-In: LA Rams reacquire former 2nd-round WR in surprising trade
The Rams announced the deal Thursday before their final preseason game against the Chargers.
Seattle Red
Pro-lifers get win in court as judge narrows previous ruling undermining Idaho abortion law
A federal judge in Idaho has narrowed a previous ruling that undercut many of the state's protections for the rights of the unborn.
New study finds fewer than two-thirds of Bremerton businesses survive five years while Walla Walla quietly outperforms Seattle and Spokane
A new Build Your Store study ranks Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard last in Washington for five-year business survival, while Wenatchee tops all 11 metros.
WA ICE arrests hit new monthly high amid nationwide surge
The state of Washington saw its highest number of monthly ICE arrests in 3 years, as the Trump Administration ramps up deportation efforts nationwide.
Rantz: Seattle teachers selfishly voted to hold 50,000 kids hostage over a strike that state law bans
Seattle's teachers union authorized a strike that state law does not permit. Jason Rantz says children are the leverage, not the reason for the walkout.
Group behind pro-abortion initiative sues Idaho over ballot language
The group behind an initiative in Idaho that would strip the unborn of many pro-life protections has sued the state over ballot language.
Washington gives illegal immigrants $13,000 college tuition while out-of-state Americans pay $44,000, and the feds want it stopped
Washington's public colleges face a federal lawsuit seeking to end in-state tuition, grants and loans for illegal immigrants denied to out-of-state citizens.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sound Transit approves fare gates at 14 light rail stations, eyes up to $83M in new revenue
Sound Transit plans to bring fare gates to up to 14 of its light rail stations — a move that could generate nearly $83 million a year in net revenue.
Overnight closure likely on SR 104 after brush fire spreads to wires in Jefferson County
The westbound direction of SR 104 near Southpoint Road is blocked Thursday due to a brush fire that has spread to telephone wires.
I-5 in Mount Vernon reopens after crash closed interstate
All southbound lanes of I-5 in Mount Vernon are open after a car crash closed them Thursday morning.
MyNorthwest Weather
Blood moon, partial eclipse visible tonight in Washington
The best blood moon in North America until 2028 peaks tonight at 9:12 p.m., with 96.2% of the lunar surface passing through Earth's shadow.
Rain, it has been a while!
The weather pattern is finally starting to change after a long stretch of warm and dry weather — rain is back.
With cooler weather inbound, was Tuesday western WA's last hot day of the year?
The next 10 days reflect much cooler weather with a growing threat of showers. Yes, some potential wet weather may be in store during a summer that has been quite dry.
MyNorthwest Politics
'We received some new information': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall petition withdrawn as couple pursues further charges
The Seattle couple that's behind a recall effort against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has withdrawn their petition.
Olympia launching pilot program allowing people to live in their cars
The City of Olympia is launching a pilot program allowing people to live in RVs and other vehicles for up to six months with a permit.
Katie Wilson has 'no plan now' for public safety: Seattle Councilmember Kettle demands charter compliance from the mayor
Seattle City Council’s Public Safety Committee is demanding Mayor Katie Wilson provide a written explanation for why former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was asked to resign.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Parks Tacoma Soliciting Community Input on 2027 Budget
Originally published on South Sound Business. Parks Tacoma has scheduled a public virtual workshop for 6 p.m. on Sept. 2, where participants will be asked to rank eight program areas in the 2027 operating budget and communicate resident priorities. Programs under evaluation include maintenance and operations, youth programs and sports, community centers, regional attractions, capital […]
Sound Credit Union Raises $20K for Local Nonprofit
Originally published on South Sound Business. Throughout July, Sound Credit Union fundraised $20,000 for Seattle-based nonprofit Backpack Brigade, which provides weekend meals to children experiencing food insecurity. As part of the company’s annual employee fundraising campaign, the credit union’s employees worked with partners and local businesses to collect donations. Chosen as the 2026 donation recipient, […]
Merrill Lynch Names New Market Executive for Region
Originally published on 425 Business. Merrill Lynch has named Adam Little as its new Seattle market executive. Little, who works out of Merrill’s Bellevue office at 10400 NE Fourth St., leads a team of 150 financial advisers and approximately 300 total employees across six Western Washington offices, including downtown Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge Island, Tacoma, Everett, […]
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
US targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is taking steps to limit an Egyptian bank’s operations in the United Arab Emirates, accusing the financial institution of serving as an economic lifeline to Tehran’s leadership as the U.S. war against Iran reaches the six-month mark. Under a new rule proposed Friday by the Treasury Department, the Emirati […]
Judge will hear recantation of sexual abuse claim against ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A judge has granted a hearing to explore claims that a man wants to recant allegations of sexual abuse years ago by Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. Sandusky, 82, has been serving a decades-long prison sentence since he was convicted of 45 counts of sexual abuse involving multiple boys […]
All eyes on Fed Chair Warsh during the central bank’s annual conclave in Jackson Hole
WASHINGTON (AP) — New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has sought a lower profile than his predecessors, yet his speech Friday at the central bank’s annual conclave in Jackson Hole will be one of the most closely watched in years. When Warsh last spoke, in a press conference in late July, he sowed confusion about […]
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