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MyNorthwest News
Kenmore officer slashed with knife while arresting suspect near Shoreline grocery store
A Kenmore Police officer was slashed in the arm by a suspect threatening employees and officers with a knife outside of a Shoreline grocery store on Friday.
U.S. Marshals arrest man wanted on attempted child rape charges in West Seattle
A 50-year-old man was arrested Tuesday on a felony warrant for attempted rape of a child and communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.
Harger: 6 things I’m watching on election night, starting with a $250K check that would have been blocked 2 weeks ago
Drop boxes close at 8 p.m. sharp, and I’ll be on the air at KIRO Newsradio and YouTube Live from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. These are the six things I’m watching for.
Mukilteo police recover stolen mail addressed to local businesses
The Mukilteo Police Department said they arrested a suspect early Friday morning who was in possession of a large amount of stolen mail.
Monroe’s Lake Tye Park being monitored for bird flu after dead birds discovered
The City of Monroe is actively monitoring Lake Tye Park after multiple birds were found dead and others began showing symptoms consistent with avian influenza.
Local criminal investigation underway in Everett apartment fire that displaced 15 people
Fire investigators have launched a criminal investigation into a Halloween night apartment fire in Snohomish County.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘Are we more reckless or more distracted?’: Gee and Ursula weigh road safety after three I-5 crashes involving troopers
Drivers crashed into Washington State Patrol vehicles on I-5 three times in 10 days, with the latest collision occurring Sunday near the Kent-Des Moines exit.
Harger: 6 things I’m watching on election night, starting with a $250K check that would have been blocked 2 weeks ago
Drop boxes close at 8 p.m. sharp, and I’ll be on the air at KIRO Newsradio and YouTube Live from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. These are the six things I’m watching for.
‘We pay his salary’: Jake and Spike clash over leaked audio of Ferguson ripping Microsoft
A leak of Gov. Ferguson's speech criticizing Microsoft raised concerns on transparency with voters regarding business discussions behind closed doors.
‘That’s bupkis’: Jake defends Martha Stewart’s homeless Halloween costume but doubts her explanation
KIRO host Jake Skorheim defended Martha Stewart’s Halloween costume as a homeless person.
‘They keep it expensive’: Gee says Gig Harbor can afford $800M school plan, but locals push back
Gig Harbor homeowners in the Peninsula School District could face an $800 million bond for two new high schools and a new stadium. Gee Scott loved the idea.
'Her job is to just deny reality': Jake and Spike clash over DelBene's answers on the Alaska ballot scandal
Washington Rep. Suzan DelBene was asked again and again on national TV whether a reported Democratic scheme in Alaska's Senate race bothered her. KIRO host Jake Skorheim said she never gave a straight answer.
Seattle Sports
MLB proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players
The league said teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn’t allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.
Macdonald: Offensive struggles a ‘Seahawk problem to solve’
"This is not a one-person, one-position-group problem to solve," head coach Mike Macdonald said.
Arizona Cardinals put RB Jeremiyah Love on IR ahead of facing Seahawks
The No. 3 overall pick out of Notre Dame was expected to make an immediate impact with the Cardinals, but has battled problems with both ankles since the preseason.
Shannon Drayer: What to know about Mariners picking Jason Kanzler as manager
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down the team's decision to make Jason Kanzler a first-time MLB manager.
Seahawks Injury Updates: Several players have ‘a chance’ to return this week
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said "getting guys' bodies right" will be particularly important this week.
Salk: Mariners taking big risk with Jason Kanzler hire
Hiring another first-time manager is a big swing that will look brilliant if it works out.
Seattle Red
Former Democrat Ann Davison roasts Michigan party boss for banishing Haley Stevens: ‘Why is group think considered an asset’
Former Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison says Michigan Democrats’ expulsion of Rep. Haley Stevens for endorsing Mike Rogers punishes diversity of thought.
Kitsap County’s Prop 1 pits local public utility against PSE
Voters in Kitsap County will have to decide if they want their public utility district to get into the power business and move away from Puget Sound Energy.
Seattle councilmembers propose millions in new budget amendments, say mayor went overboard with cuts
Seattle City Councilmembers are proposing tens of millions in new spending to Mayor Katie Wilson's budget, which they say was too aggressive on cuts.
Portland’s Royal Sonesta hotel sells for a fraction of its previous sales price as city’s real estate market slumps
Portland's downtown Royal Sonesta hotel recently sold for just 6% of its previous sale price as the city continues to be plagued by urban decay.
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane explains how SAVE helps preserve election integrity in Wall Street Journal
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane explained in the Wall Street Journal how the SAVE system has helped with election integrity. WA should follow suit.
How Washington’s new income tax and overtime rules could ‘sock’ charities
The CEO of Seattle Children's warns that the income tax could mean it will be harder to receive large donations due to a deduction cap in the law.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
No snow, but chains required: WSP checks trucks on Snoqualmie Pass
WSP is conducting a chains emphasis patrol over Snoqualmie Pass on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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.
MyNorthwest Weather
November’s ‘big dark’ begins with dry weather before rain returns to western WA
Welcome to November, historically the wettest month of the year. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport averages 6.31 inches of rain during the month.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
‘The most insane 24 hours’: Political analyst says U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens’ endorsement flip won’t sink El-Sayed
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens' last-minute endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race was a spectacle.
Councilmember Strauss says Mayor Wilson broke her promise by vetoing RV permit program
Wilson signed four of the five RV ordinances passed by the City Council but vetoed a measure that would have created a new permit program.
The Spin: KIRO Newsradio uncovers voicemail telling police to delay Bite of Seattle shooting briefing
A voicemail from Wilson’s public safety director adds questions about why the city waited five hours to brief the media on the Bite of Seattle shooting.
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
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to deport detained Afghans to Afghanistan
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge in New York temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration plans to deport Afghans detained in the United States to Afghanistan or Pakistan on Tuesday, after advocates and dozens of members of Congress warned that their lives would be at risk. Judge Valerie Caproni’s order expires Saturday, with no deportations […]
Justice Department identifies potential targets as it escalates Alaska Senate criminal probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has escalated its investigation over an Alaska Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent, issuing a letter to a prominent Democratic attorney in Washington and others that they may be targets of the criminal inquiry, two people familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The target letter […]
Students using Google search in classroom accounts will need access to AI tools, the company says
Students using Google software in school will not be allowed to use the company’s search tool unless their school system also provides them access to artificial intelligence tools, the tech giant said Tuesday. The Mountain View, California, company has been facing pushback from educators, child development experts and parents over the use of its technology […]
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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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