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7 men arrested in SPD Aurora Avenue prostitution bust
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Pregnant motorcycle passenger seriously injured in Bremerton crash
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ChapStick theft leads Bellevue police to handgun and explosive in stolen car
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Shelter takes in 44 cats after owner’s death in Sumner
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Seattle begins encampment cleanup as property owners pursue claim against city
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Starbucks reportedly eyes Chipotle acquisition that would reconnect CEO with former company
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MyNorthwest News
Independent journalist probes alleged food stamp fraud in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
Independant journalist Nick Shirley is in Washington probing individuals and businesses in Seattle that may be engaging in food stamp fraud.
Man found guilty of trying to kidnap Lakewood bikini barista
A jury found a man guilty this week of trying to kidnap a bikini barista worker.
Teenage suspect in Bite of Seattle shooting appears in court
New evidence brought by prosecutors at Thursday’s status hearing for the case shows the teenager’s gun may not have shot any of the dead or surviving victims.
King County names FBI veteran as first taxpayer watchdog
King County has tapped a former FBI agent and veteran government watchdog to lead its first inspector general's office.
Raising Cane's is headed to Lakewood, steps from Chick-fil-A. Construction could start this month
Pierce County is about to get its first Raising Cane's. State records show construction could start this month on the chain's Lakewood restaurant.
Xbox launches XP division to expand franchises into movies, merchandise and theme parks
Microsoft's Xbox department announced the creation of XP on Thursday, a new Xbox division focused on deepening connections with players.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘Don’t make me have an opinion’: Jake and Spike back Starbucks focusing on coffee over social messaging
Jake and Spike welcomed what they described as Starbucks shifting its emphasis from social messaging toward coffee.
‘Once you’re hooked, then what?’: KIRO hosts call for WA’s Meta settlement to fund help for people struggling with social media
Ursula Reutin calls for Washington's Meta settlement to support those struggling with social media and its impact on mental health and well-being.
Harger: Washington men are never alone on their phones. 60% say they're lonely anyway
A new survey says 60% of Washington men feel lonely on a regular basis. That's the guy who fixes your furnace. The one three cubicles over who's always the last to leave. Your brother. Maybe you.
12 mayors, 3 GOP lawmakers and Gov. Ferguson's office to meet fentanyl families in Kent Thursday
Families affected by fentanyl will join local mayors and state lawmakers at a free Kent forum focused on addiction, recovery, and drug policy.
Jake: Mayor Wilson should worry more about crime, less about coupons
The Seattle City Council just passed the Fair and Transparent Pricing ordinance on a 7-2 vote. Credit to the two no votes, who seem to have some common sense.
'Right now is not the time': Ursula rejects shifting Seattle police funds for arts and culture
More than 115 Seattle arts and cultural organizations have signed an open letter asking the city council to move $8 million of a proposed police budget increase into arts and culture programs.
Seattle Sports
Big Ten commish ‘optimistic’ College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti said he's "optimistic" the College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams during ESPN's exclusive negotiating window.
Salk: With players-only meeting, Seahawks stay true to ‘M.O.B’ mantra
Mike Salk gives his reaction to Seattle's defense holding a players-only meeting to address its penalty issue.
Seahawks Injury Report: Leonard Williams downgraded to DNP
The three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle sat out Thursday's practice as he continues to deal with an ankle injury.
Payton takes over play-calling for Broncos, who host Seahawks next week
Sean Payton is taking back play-calling duties from his new offensive coordinator in hopes of sparking Denver's stagnant offense.
Drayer: Where Mariners’ ‘wide net’ manager search could lead them
After looking at recent trends in manager hires, M's insider Shannon Drayer highlights five names the team could look at to replace Dan Wilson.
Kraken place veteran defenseman on injured reserve
Ryan Lindgren will miss four-to-six weeks with an upper-body injury.
Seattle Red
JD Vance boots Microsoft from green card program, says Redmond giant replaced laid-off Americans with ‘foreign indentured servants’
Vance says the Trump administration is suspending Redmond-based Microsoft from a green card program, accusing it of swapping laid-off Americans for H-1B labor.
Two years later, city finally pledges to shut down dangerous south Seattle homeless encampment
City officials say they will move to clear a problematic south Seattle homeless encampment after two years of complaints from residents and property owners.
Portland parents voice concerns over district’s plans to close schools amid budget gap
Parents voiced their frustrations with the Portland School School Board on Tuesday after it unveiled plans to potentially close over a dozen schools next year.
Tacoma Urban League cuts ties with CEO amid grant misuse allegations
The Tacoma Urban League has ousted its scandal-ridden CEO Desireé Wilkins Finch over allegations that the organization misused grant funding.
No ‘safe harbor’ provision could punish unexpected WA income tax recipients
A 'no safe harbor' rule that Washington Democrats included in the state income tax could complicate who actually is required to pay it.
Activists are trying to kill an Amazon data center plan in Walla Walla
A group of activists are attempting to obstruct an Amazon data center project in Walla Walla that would create hundreds of new jobs.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Everett crash causes 7-mile backup, 40-minute delays on southbound I-5
A crash is causing a seven-mile backup and a 40-minute delay on southbound I-5 between Arlington and Everett.
From potholes to 9 million toilet flushes: WSDOT maintenance crews' busy summer
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has about 1,500 maintenance workers who fall into that category.
Attempted copper wire theft knocks out WSDOT cameras, travel data for several days
WSDOT cameras and travel data were down for days due to a copper wire theft, affecting real-time traffic updates across Washington.
MyNorthwest Weather
So long 70s, hello 'Fogtober'
Western Washington gets one more taste of summer before cooler temperatures, light rain, and chilly nights settle in.
October reality check on the way with weekend rain and chill
This pattern of morning gloom and afternoon sunshine won’t last. And we have just one more day with balmy highs in the mid-60s and 70s before changes sweep in.
Weather: Say goodbye to 70 degrees
Thursday could be our last shot at 70 degrees for a while. After another mild day tomorrow, a much cooler pattern moves in on Friday with rain and gusty winds.
MyNorthwest Politics
King County names FBI veteran as first taxpayer watchdog
King County has tapped a former FBI agent and veteran government watchdog to lead its first inspector general's office.
12 mayors, 3 GOP lawmakers and Gov. Ferguson's office to meet fentanyl families in Kent Thursday
Families affected by fentanyl will join local mayors and state lawmakers at a free Kent forum focused on addiction, recovery, and drug policy.
‘It’s a failed experiment’: Reagan Dunn calls for closing King County homelessness authority
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn renewed his call to close the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA).
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
The Latest: NYC Mayor Mamdani calls on Trump to halt ICE operations in the city after man is shot
A federal immigration officer shot a Dominican man in the neck as he drove in a car with a 5-year-old boy Thursday afternoon, officials said. An irate New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the shooting an outrage, and spent two hours Thursday night pressing President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to release […]
Democrats eye return to power with many of the same faces crafting their agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats hope to bring a new agenda to the House next year if they take the majority, but they will most likely do so with many of the same faces that have steered their party’s legislative work for a decade or more. Potential committee chairs in the next Congress include Rep. Bennie […]
Isaias is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane as it nears the US Gulf Coast
BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (AP) — Isaias was expected to strengthen into a major hurricane Friday as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds. The hurricane is forecast to make landfall late Friday somewhere along the Alabama-Florida line and create dangerous […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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Know what you're eating: Why choosing organic matters
In a world of crowded grocery aisles and endless labels, one designation cuts through the noise with a guarantee you can trust: USDA Organic.
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.