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'It took my entire team out of commission': Tacoma animal control officer describes rescuing 61 cats from sailboat
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Judge dismisses double-murder case against man accused of Seattle ax attacks
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Deputies find 20 cats in stolen truck after AirTag tracks down vehicle in Tacoma
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'They're out to eat our lunch': Tech investor Charles Fitzgerald says Seattle is drifting while Cleveland hustles for its future
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Woodland Park Zoo welcomes second sloth, hopes pair will ‘hang out’ soon
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'She does not have a better window': Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle clashes with Mayor Wilson over Bite of Seattle response
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MyNorthwest News
KIRO Newsradio wins 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Breaking News Coverage
KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM has won a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award for breaking news coverage of its reporting on the Seattle ICE protests that turned violent.
Kalshi ordered to cease most betting operations in WA
A final order was issued by a King County Superior Court judge, requiring Kalshi to cease its illegal gambling operation in the state.
Teen suspect arrested in Tacoma North End homicide; second suspect also in custody
Tacoma Police have arrested a teenage suspect in connection with a fatal shooting on the city’s North End, bringing the number of people in custody to two.
‘That’s a wrap’: Tacoma Animal Control rescue six more cats stuck on boat
One day after finding 23 more cats, Tacoma Animal Control found six additional cats on board a Tacoma boat just off Owen Beach.
Man found fatally shot in Pierce County, homicide investigation underway
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) detectives are investigating a fatal shooting after a man was found dead near 18th Avenue S. and 102nd Street S.
Bothell Police arrest arson suspect in Fred Meyer fire near Thrasher's Corner
Bothell Police arrested a suspect in connection with last week's fire at the Fred Meyer near Thrasher's Corner shortly after 7 a.m. this morning.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Ask Ursula: My cousin's daughter confided in me about her drug use, should I tell her mom?
I’m worried about my cousin’s daughter. She’s almost 17, and although our families haven’t been close, I had a chance to spend time with her.
'They were very aware': Phoebe Gates' startup faces federal fraud questions over cookie stuffing scheme
Messages reveal Phoebe Gates' knowledge of improper commission practices at their shopping company for months. She now could face up to 20 years in prison.
Harger: SPD described a Georgetown stabbing suspect down to his jacket. For the Bite of Seattle shooters? Nothing.
Here's what SPD has released about the shooters who opened fire into a crowd at the Bite of Seattle on July 26, killing two bystanders: nothing.
'Is she just assuming everybody's an idiot?' Jake says Seattle's rental junk fee ban will just raise everybody's rent
While the Seattle City Council voted unanimously to ban add-on rental junk fees, KIRO host Jake Skorheim said the legislation will raise rent.
'They think she's bad at her job': Jake and Spike analyze recall charges filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
Recall charges have been filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, King County Elections confirmed to KIRO Newsradio.
'Where is that money going?': Ursula questions Seattle's homeless spending as city eyes new RV parking rules
KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula both support tougher RV parking rules but are questioning where the city's homeless spending is actually going.
Seattle Sports
Mariners Injury Updates: Vargas’ rehab, notes on J.P. and more
Checking in on relief pitcher Carlos Vargas' rehab assignment, as well as J.P. Crawford's stint on the injured list and two players who missed time in recent games.
Report: CB Terrion Arnold, who is facing 8 felony charges, plans to join Seahawks
Arnold was released by the Detroit Lions on June 29 after he was arrested on eight felony charges related to a February robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Mariners to option rookie shortstop Colt Emerson to Triple-A
The M's are sending prized rookie shortstop Colt Emerson back to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers after 68 games in his first big league stint.
Pereda’s ABS challenges prove huge in Mariners’ tight win over Yankees
Three times late in Thursday's 1-0 win, Mariners catcher Jhonny Pereda successfully called for ABS challenges that resulted in a strikeout.
NFC West Check-In: Status updates on Rams’ Puka Nacua, Myles Garrett
All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to return to practice next week with the Los Angeles Rams after sitting out Thursday’s workout with muscle soreness.
Recap: Mariners beat Yankees 1-0 to snap 6-game losing streak
Weston Wilson homered in the second inning off Max Fried to help the Mariners win for the sixth time in 21 games.
Seattle Red
Renton to cover Flock cameras with garbage bags to appease anti-ICE, defund police activists
Renton will bag its police cameras with trash plastic and zip ties, even though the system has been off since May and state law already bars immigration use.
Seattle area housing market slows as tech layoffs create uncertainty: report
A new Redfin report says Seattle has one of the slowest housing markets in the country as high prices and tech layoffs leave buyers uncertain.
Portland uses taxpayer money to fight a detention center DHS has no plans of building
Leaders in Portland announced they are sending thousands in taxpayer funds to fight a detention center ICE has no plans of building in another city.
‘The concern here is cronyism’: Nick Brown’s former law firm attempted to influence income tax ballot language
WA Attorney General Nick Brown's former law firm attempted to influence the ballot language of the initiative to repeal the state's income tax, documents show.
With back up against the wall, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez turns to fearmongering over abortion
As Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) fights for her political life, she has pivoted to fearmongering over her opponent John Braun's views on abortion.
Former Amazon executive moves $150 million startup headquarters from Seattle to Dallas
Auger, the AI supply chain startup founded by ex-Amazon exec Dave Clark, is moving its headquarters from the Seattle area to Dallas. Development work stays here.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
NB I-405 ramp to EB I-90 in Bellevue reopens hours after semi carrying garbage overturned
The northbound I-405 ramp to eastbound I-90 in Bellevue is fully blocked after a semi-truck carrying garbage overturned on the roadway.
Sound Transit looks to double cost of property acquisition, construction support services for West Seattle expansion
Sound Transit said it needs another $765 million to acquire property and prepare for the link extension to West Seattle, but the overall budget won't change.
Harger: Sound Transit's radical new idea that riders should pay to ride
Discover Sound Transit's bold plan for riders to pay, set for a vote on Aug. 27. Is this common sense or a new challenge?
MyNorthwest Weather
All evacuation levels lifted for Spokane Area Fires
Tuesday afternoon, fire officials lifted all remaining evacuations for the Spokane Area Fires.
WEATHER: Storms and fire danger, some haze possible
We have another nice summer day ahead, but there will be a few changes to watch as we head into Wednesday and Thursday.
Perseid meteor shower peaks this week under clear skies
The summer months offer a great time to view the night sky, including prime time views of the very popular Perseid meteor shower.
MyNorthwest Politics
'She's failed this city miserably': Seattle woman behind Mayor Wilson recall effort explains why she filed charges
Seattle resident files recall charges against Mayor Katie Wilson, citing public safety failures from the Bite of Seattle to the crisis on Aurora Avenue.
Renton City Council votes to cover Flock cameras after pausing their use
The City of Renton is moving to physically cover all 24 of its Flock automatic license plate recognition cameras.
'They think she's bad at her job': Jake and Spike analyze recall charges filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
Recall charges have been filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, King County Elections confirmed to KIRO Newsradio.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Golden Getaway
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. I love the Canadian Rockies and, like most folks who have experienced outdoors pursuits in this magnificent corner of the world, I’ve spent time in Alberta’s Banff National Park. But on my last trip to the region, I did the unthinkable. I drove right through Banff, no-stops, no […]
Tacoma Narrows Airport Day is Ready for Takeoff
Originally published on South Sound. The Tacoma Narrows Airport is on Aug. 29 celebrating Airport Day, an event designed to give community members an up-close look at aviation operations. Visitors can stop by the airport to participate in STEM-related activities, watch (depending on the weather and flight schedules) aircraft flybys, check out aviation booths and […]
Tech-Forward Private School Coming to Kirkland
Originally published on 425. Alpha School has announced plans to open 27 new private K-12 school campuses across the United States for the 2026-27 school year — including a new location in Kirkland. Other new campuses are planned for communities including Denver, Chicago, Nashville, Boston, Atlanta, and Miami Beach. The new campuses will use Alpha’s […]
MyNorthwest History
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?
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.
National News
What to know about a surrogacy dispute between a California couple, their surrogate and Texas courts
A newborn with a severe heart defect is at the center of a legal battle between a California couple and a surrogate who flew from Alaska to Texas to give birth in a case that has drawn the attention of anti-abortion groups and GOP leaders. McKenna West, the surrogate, gave birth Wednesday to a boy […]
Jared Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials to talk Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and negotiator Jared Kushner will travel to the Middle East next week to try to advance plans for an end to the conflict in Gaza after a deal recently announced by the Trump administration ran into Israeli opposition. An official with the Board of Peace, the body Trump […]
Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is ordering the U.S. Navy to remove the advanced system used to launch fighter jets from its newest type of aircraft carrier and return to using older steam catapults that he has long said he prefers, according to a directive issued Thursday. The new mandate would likely cost billions […]
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