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DEVELOPING: Southbound SR 99 near Lynnwood reopens after fatal hit-and-run crash
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Black community organizations rally at Seattle City Hall, urge Mayor Katie Wilson to reinstate Chief Shon Barnes
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More than 12K pounds of bacon sold at Grocery Outlet recalled across WA, OR, and Idaho
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Ask Ursula: My wife's eating disorder is affecting our whole family, what do I do?
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KIRO 7 Exclusive: Video shows ICE arrest during Seattle Center mass shooting investigation
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Rabid bat found near playground at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park
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MyNorthwest News
Power outage affects more than 4,000 Seattle customers Thursday morning
More than 4,000 homes and businesses in Seattle are without power Thursday morning.
Boy, 13, allegedly fires arrows at deputies, police drone during Elma standoff; officer fires shot
A 13-year-old boy shot arrows at sheriff's deputies, police officers and a police drone during a standoff in Elma Wednesday afternoon, prompting an officer to fire his weapon, the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office said.
Purple Heart awarded to Air Force Maj. Gregg Stone, 23 years after deadly Camp Pennsylvania attack
Air Force Major Gregg Stone was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart on Wednesday — more than 23 years after he was killed.
Rabid bat found near playground at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park
Health officials are warning the public that a rabid bat was found near a popular park in Renton.
Experts dispel fears of serial cat killer behind dead pets turning up in Kent
Several cats found dead and mutilated around Kent were killed by wildlife, not humans, experts concluded.
15-year-old charged with first-degree assault in Bite of Seattle shooting as murder investigation continues
The 15-year-old in custody in connection with a gang-related mass shooting at Seattle Center has been charged with assault.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Doesn't sound super inclusive': Jake and Spike react to Seattle Storm co-owner allegedly cursing at teens in XX-XY shirts
Seattle Storm faces backlash after a co-owner's alleged remarks brought teen fans to tears during a Tuesday night game against the Indiana Fever.
Jake: Calls grow to fire SPD chief, but would Katie Wilson's replacement be any better?
SPD Chief Barnes has his problems, but he might be better than whoever Mayor Katie Wilson would pick to replace him.
'Reports I'm gone every weekend are grossly misstated': SPD chief defends how often he leaves Seattle
Jake and Spike analyze the Seattle Police chief's heated response post-Bite of Seattle shooting, asking for more answers on how often the chief is out of town.
Harger: Seattle took in 40% more in taxes, spent all of it, and now wants the highest sales tax of any major city in America
This fall, Seattle voters, who are generally open to raising taxes on themselves, will decide whether to raise the sales tax to expand bus service, and whether to boost the library levy.
'It's now the press v. the mayor': Jake describes a standoff over Bite of Seattle shooting information
Seattle's mayor and police chief address the Bite of Seattle shooting, revealing tensions over information transparency.
'Quality gets sacrificed for quantity': Gee laments families struggling with a 33% food price spike
Families face a 33% rise in food prices, the largest spike in 50 years, impacting quality over quantity in grocery shopping.
Seattle Sports
Ex-Seahawks RB Ahman Green says he has Parkinson’s disease
Green spent two seasons with the Seahawks before becoming a four-time Pro Bowler with the Packers.
Rams’ Garrett says he won’t try to influence Donald’s comeback decision
"I think everyone who’s been a rusher from anywhere across the line, they have a lot of respect for him. But I don’t want to push him one way or another," Garrett said.
Mariners can now look to Marlins for potential trade fits
After a 12-game losing streak this month, Miami is reportedly open to moving some of its controllable young bats.
Eric Lauer stifles Mariners in Dodgers’ 4-2 victory
The left-hander pitched six scoreless innings of one-hit ball to help Los Angeles even the series.
AL West-leading Rangers acquire catcher, reliever in trade with Angels
The Rangers received reliever Chase Silseth and struggling catcher Logan O’Hoppe for a minor league third baseman.
There’s been a big development in Dom Canzone’s game
The slugger's two homers off lefties Tuesday continued his upward trend against same-handed pitching this year.
Seattle Red
New poll shows concerns about Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan as voters want more input
A new survey from the Green Neighborhoods Coalition found a majority of Seattle voters oppose the city's Comprehensive Plan and want more public input.
WA climate policies add yet another fee to Spokane utility bills
The City of Spokane may increase monthly fees on ratepayers' utility bills in order to pay for costs associated with Washington's Climate Commitment Act.
Rantz: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson reportedly fired Chief Shon Barnes, but this is not the end of the story
Katie Wilson was right to relieve Chief Shon Barnes of duty. But her own office still owns the five hours of silence after the Bite of Seattle shooting.
Anti-data center hysteria rears its ugly head in Oregon’s capital city
Salem, Oregon could be the latest city to join the chorus of anti-data center sentiment as residents voiced their frustration at a recent city council meeting.
Jason Mercier: Government propaganda or transparency? Lawsuit filed against income tax repeal ballot language
The legal challenge over the ballot language on WA's income tax repeal highlights its intention to confuse and scare voters, writes Jason Mercier.
‘We were shocked’: Seattle Storm co-owner unloads on teenage girls for supporting female athletes
Two girls at Tuesday's Seattle Storm game say the owner of the team verbally abused them for their opposition to biological men in girls' sports.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Semitruck driver killed in crash near Federal Way rest area was not wearing a seatbelt
The driver killed in a fatal car and semitruck crash near the Federal Way rest area on Tuesday was not wearing a seatbelt.
WSDOT's road closures this week: I-405 in Kirkland, I-90 in Bellevue, SR 167 in Puyallup
The warm and dry summer months are when we see WSDOT at its busiest. The weather allows the agency to perform a number of tasks that can only be accomplished in the summer.
Drivers heading to Whidbey Island face 73 days of one-lane traffic near Deception Pass
Getting on and off Whidbey Island from the north is not going to be easy for the next year or more.
MyNorthwest Weather
Seafair week forecast shows comfortable temps as July 29 marks anniversary of Seattle's old heat record
Seasonable warm weather with high temperatures mainly in the 70s to lower 80s will greet the hydros in Seafair week.
Former NOAA scientists rebuild climate data website after DOGE shut it down
Since 2015, SEA has averaged eight days of 90 or above per year. In the 20th century, that average was just three days per year.
Quiet summer weather pattern continues in western Washington
If you’re wondering whether there’s any big weather on the horizon, the answer is ... not really.
MyNorthwest Politics
King County Council unanimously passes ethics reform after $813,000 grant conflict-of-interest scandal
The King County Council unanimously approved sweeping ethics reforms Tuesday designed to prevent county employees from using their positions to benefit relatives or others with whom they have close personal relationships.
Harger: Seattle took in 40% more in taxes, spent all of it, and now wants the highest sales tax of any major city in America
This fall, Seattle voters, who are generally open to raising taxes on themselves, will decide whether to raise the sales tax to expand bus service, and whether to boost the library levy.
Seattle police say Bite of Seattle mass shooting was a gang gunfight as questions mount over Mayor Katie Wilson's response
SPD now stated the deadly mass shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle was a gunfight between rival gangs.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Lacey Pulls the Curtain Back on Newest — and Largest — Park
Originally published on South Sound. The city of Lacey has announced the opening of its newest and largest greenspace. Greg Cuoio Park is located at 2711 Carpenter Road NE and encompasses 537 acres of forest, wetlands, tributaries, and sensitive habitat areas, according to a press release from the city. The full Greg Cuoio Park is […]
Wright Runstad & Co. Submits Design Review Applications for Bellevue Residential Projects
Originally published on 425. Commercial developer Wright Runstad & Co. recently submitted a design review application for two eight-story residential buildings that would be constructed at 1209 124th Ave. NE in Bellevue‘s BelRed neighborhood, the Downtown Bellevue Network reported. The building proposal would span over two blocks in the Spring District, with the buildings estimated […]
Homage Senior Services Appoints New Board Members
Originally published on 425. Homage Senior Services has added Timothy Little and Sarah Zabel to its board of directors. Little is a longtime gastroenterologist and co-founder of Puget Sound Gastroenterology, while Zabel previously served as chief operating officer of Swedish Edmonds and now leads her own health care consulting firm. In a press release announcing […]
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
Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next
Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals as the rules start to catch up to the evolving technology. Amazon’s fully autonomous Zoox vehicles got approval Thursday to begin charging customers for rides in the specially designed boxy cars that feature four inward-facing seats once […]
Palestinian authorities ask Supreme Court to halt $656M judgment pending appeal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Palestinian authorities asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to halt for now a $656 million judgment in a long-running lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel. The emergency appeal comes after a lower court reinstated the damages in the wake of a Supreme Court decision that followed […]
Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex
PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy is harnessing the artificial intelligence boom in its bid to convert another Cold War-era uranium enrichment site, tapping private equity to fund a $100 billion data center complex that will include its own new natural gas and battery storage power plant in Kentucky. The department selected […]
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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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