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DEVELOPING: Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez edges John Braun by 263 votes in WA-3 primary
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Trump-endorsed McKinney, Democrat Duresky advance in WA-4 primary to replace Newhouse
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Adam Smith, Doug Basler to face off for sixth time in WA-9 race, Sawant comes up short in primary
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'We have gone backwards': KIRO host warns Mayor Katie Wilson is losing trust with Seattle's biggest players
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'We are building safer communities': King County receives $15M grant to strengthen crisis response, prevent gun violence
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I-5 south down to 1 lane after deadly crash near Everett Mall
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MyNorthwest News
Clark County man charged with shooting, killing bald eagle with shotgun
A 66-year-old Brush Prairie, Clark County resident was charged Tuesday with violating federal law by allegedly shooting and killing a bald eagle with a shotgun.
Zillow slashes 500+ jobs as company leans harder into AI
Zillow, the Seattle-based online real estate company, laid off more than 500 employees on Tuesday — roughly 7% of its global workforce.
Teen shot near South Seattle BBQ restaurant found wounded in West Seattle
Seattle police are investigating after an 18-year-old man was shot during what he described as a tussle near a barbecue restaurant in South Seattle.
Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.
Snohomish All-Stars advance in Softball World Series after 7-3 win over Texas
The Snohomish Little League All-Stars are advancing through the Little League Softball World Series after a 7-3 win over Texas on Tuesday.
Starbucks drops its fall menu with new cider-chai drink, food, and cake pop
Summer isn't over yet, but Starbucks is already rolling out its fall menu, complete with a brand new drink, food item, and cake pop flavor.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Principal, athletic coordinator charged after waiting 53 days to report wrestler's sexual assault allegation against transgender athlete
Two coaches with Rogers High School were charged after failing to comply with Washington's mandatory reporting law after a high school female wrestler alleged a biological male sexually assaulted her during a match.
Harger: My primary ballot is sitting on my microwave. If a politics nerd is cramming, the August primary isn't working
We moved primaries from September to August in 2008 to give election officials more time to process mail-in ballots. That made logistical sense. For actually getting people to vote, it's a flop.
'I've seen our drug crisis worsen': KIRO host says people who refuse shelter should face consequences as Capitol Hill gets first tiny home village
As Capitol Hill is set to get its first tiny home village, KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell and KIRO host Spike O'Neill both voiced their support.
Harger: Washington leads the nation in retail theft. Vancouver's answer is to stop citing shoplifters. What could go wrong?
A study ranked us No. 1 among the states for retail theft impact. No. 1. Out of 50. The study found Washington had 48% more reported retail theft than our share of the national population would predict.
'I'm not liking the way we're trending': Hosts debate growing their own food amid safety fears
Explore the growing trend of homegrown food in response to safety fears and the Cyclosporiasis outbreak.
'It's confusing by nature': Jake, Spike back lawsuit over misleading language on WA's income tax repeal
Jake and Spike back lawsuit over WA's income tax repeal initiative's confusing language ahead of November ballot.
Seattle Sports
Seattle Mariners shut out by Detroit Tigers in 8-0 loss
Troy Melton threw seven sharp innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0.
What stood out from Seahawks’ ‘Hard Knocks’ debut
Here are a few initial impressions from the Seahawks' first-ever appearance on HBO's long-running "Hard Knocks" series.
Mariners Alumni Home Run Derby will be free on streaming TV
The seven-player Seattle Mariners Alumni Home Run Derby will be available to watch live after Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
State of each MLB division after the trade deadline
A look at where each team and each division stands after Monday's MLB trade deadline.
See Mariners’ 1st lineup after Taylor Ward trade, Brendan Donovan return
Trade addition Taylor Ward and returning utility man Brendan Donovan are both in the lineup Tuesday for the M's against the Detroit Tigers.
Mariners make 7 roster moves, including Brendan Donovan’s return
The Seattle Mariners have activated two trade additions, called up a player from Triple-A and reinstated Brendan Donovan from the IL, in addition to other moves Tuesday.
Seattle Red
Boise promoter grovels after canceling Azealia Banks show following baklash
A Boise promoter canceled an Azealia Banks concert two days after announcing it, then apologized to the fans who complained about the booking online.
Seattle’s biggest venues to Mayor Katie Wilson: turn the surveillance cameras back on
Ten Seattle venues and event producers signed a letter urging Mayor Katie Wilson to reactivate 22 CCTV cameras a week after the Bite of Seattle mass shooting.
Suddenly, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez runs away from claims she’s a moderate
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez scrubbed Republican endorsers from her campaign website and replaced them with EMILY's List, unions and far-left activist groups.
WSJ torches Attorney General Nick Brown for rigging the ballot against income tax repeal
The Wall Street Journal editorial board accuses WA AG Nick Brown of writing misleading ballot language to sink the November income tax repeal initiative.
Sea-Tac travelers could soon see a different price first as DOT weighs airfare rule change
The DOT is weighing changes to how airlines display fares, meaning Sea-Tac travelers may see a lower base price first with taxes and fees moved off to the side.
Seattle progressives launch rival voter guide accusing The Stranger of selling them out
Seattle progressives built a rival voter guide called the Lefty Cheat Sheet, accusing The Stranger of selling out readers after its 2024 sale to Noisy Creek.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Traffic survival guide: Hawks and Mariners to hold parties at the same time while construction returns to several freeways
Seattle showed that it can handle the biggest of events after acing the World Cup test, but the summer events aren't over.
Chill out during this week's heat wave courtesy of Pierce Transit
It's become a regular service to Pierce County residents during the excessive heat bursts we often get throughout our summer season.
King County Metro to add 9 new bus routes and 3,000 additional weekly bus trips to schedule
King County Metro is adding nine new bus routes and more than 3,000 additional weekly bus trips to its schedule.
MyNorthwest Weather
Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.
Private drones continue to hamper firefighting efforts in Spokane
The time to take personal video of the devastation in Spokane is after the fire is out and homes stop burning, not during the emergency.
Gallery: KIRO listeners share photos of Spokane wildfire smoke blanketing the region
An air quality alert remains active for the Seattle area as smoke and high temperatures are expected to affect sensitive individuals through Tuesday.
MyNorthwest Politics
'Do not mail it': Secretary of State urges voters to use drop boxes, dispels voter fraud fears
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is urging anyone who hasn't yet to skip the mailbox and use a drop box instead.
Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.
Principal, athletic coordinator charged after waiting 53 days to report wrestler's sexual assault allegation against transgender athlete
Two coaches with Rogers High School were charged after failing to comply with Washington's mandatory reporting law after a high school female wrestler alleged a biological male sexually assaulted her during a match.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Bates Technical College Hosts Free Dental, Denture Clinics
Originally published on South Sound. To improve access to local dental health care, Bates Technical College’s Dental Assisting and Denturist Programs hosted free dental clinics in Tacoma on July 24. Licensed dentists provided exams, X-rays, extractions, and fillings. Denture and partial repairs were also available through the Denturist program. In addition to improving access to […]
Issaquah Apartment Community Sells for $55.1M
Originally published on 425. Seattle-based Security Properties has acquired the 134-unit Langara community in Issaquah. Hoodline reported that the property’s sale price is nearly double what it sold for in 2013. The North Issaquah community offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as three-bedroom townhomes, with amenities including in-unit laundry, private outdoor […]
What Do a Historic Seattle Hotel and the LeMay Collections at Marymount Have in Common?
Originally published on South Sound. The time I learned to drive a Ford Model T isn’t something I get to mention very often. Recently, that personal milestone unexpectedly became the perfect introduction to one of Seattle’s most intriguing — and historically significant — hotels: the MarQueen. It’s been a few years since I took the […]
MyNorthwest History
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.
'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.
National News
Home where astronaut Neil Armstrong's boyhood dreams of flying took off is for sale
WAPAKONETA, Ohio (AP) — Inside Neil Armstrong’s boyhood home, at the top of a creaky stairway, sits his bedroom where he launched model airplanes out of the rear window to measure how far they’d fly. Hanging in the room now are autographed photos of astronauts who’ve visited the privately kept house to see where Armstrong’s […]
Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here's who was there that night
LAS VEGAS (AP) — New details about one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis. Davis, 63, is accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip that also wounded rap […]
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, charged with organizing the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, is on trial
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur is scheduled to go to trial Monday, almost 30 years after the fatal drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to […]
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