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Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history in Georgia as first Black woman to be elected governor
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‘I don’t believe you’: Ursula slams Mayor Wilson’s RV permit veto as Gee questions the cost
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Man charged with murder after alleged shooting over puppy dispute in Burien
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‘Why are you being hyperbolic?’: Jake and Spike challenge Seattle Mayor Wilson reasoning for RV permit veto
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Harbor seal goes home after four months in the hospital
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Man accused of stabbing King County deputy in Shoreline faces assault, harassment charges
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MyNorthwest News
Pierce County teen hospitalized after Halloween hit-and-run
A Pierce County teen was hit on his bicycle on Halloween night while trick-or-treating.
Amazon filing details 95 Washington layoffs through January
Amazon announced it will lay off 95 employees between December and late January. The cuts will affect Sumner, Bellevue, Seattle, Redmond, Pasco, remote roles.
Helicopters collide below Mount Everest base camp, killing 1 person and injuring 2
Two helicopters collided Tuesday while trying to land just below Mount Everest's base camp, killing at least one person and injuring two others.
AWS emerges as buyer behind $264M West Richland data center land deal
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is in the preliminary stages of developing a data center campus in West Richland, WA.
Luxury time arrives: Washington's first Rolex store opens in Bellevue
Luxury shoppers of the Pacific Northwest now have a new boutique stop for their shopping list. This time, it is the first stand-alone Rolex store in Washington.
Everett Fire rescues people trapped in elevator at Sequoia High School
The Everett Fire Department rescued several people who were trapped inside an elevator at Sequoia High School Tuesday morning.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘Of course, he’s a decoy’: Jake and Spike split over alleged Democratic plot to put second Dan Sullivan on Alaska ballot
KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill agreed that Dan Sullivan’s run in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race was a setup.
‘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.
Seattle Sports
Report: Russell Wilson interviews for NC State head coaching job
Russell Wilson joins Philip Rivers as the latest former NFL star quarterback to interview for the NC State vacancy.
GM says Seahawks are still active in trade market
John Schneider said Seattle is "still talking to several teams" during a pregame interview Monday.
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.
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
Republican Kevin Hern wins election to U.S. Senate from Oklahoma
Republican Kevin Hern won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Oklahoma, defeating Democrat N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas. Hern has served in the House since 2018 and was heavily favored to beat Thomas, a nurse and military spouse. Hern, a close ally of President Donald Trump, will fill the seat of former Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who […]
Democrat Keisha Bottoms wins election for governor in Georgia
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won election Tuesday as governor of Georgia, defeating Republican Rick Jackson. Bottoms is the first former Atlanta mayor to be elected Georgia governor. She’s also the first Democrat to win the state’s highest office since 1998. Bottoms previously worked in President Joe Biden’s administration. Jackson is a healthcare tycoon who tapped […]
Republican Byron Donalds wins election for governor in Florida
Republican Byron Donalds won election Tuesday as governor of Florida, defeating Democrat David Jolly. He will be the state’s first Black governor and will follow fellow Republican Ron DeSantis, who was term-limited. Donalds has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2021 and has been a staunch ally of President Donald Trump. Florida has […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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