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Harger: An apprenticeship pays $95K in Washington, no anthropology or student loans required. Gallup says Americans noticed
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Man killed in Marysville house fire; multiple pets unaccounted for
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11,000+ Washington residents lose healthcare, food benefits
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Costco sued over 'sugar-free' claims on Kirkland electrolyte drink mix
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'Deeply disturbing': Department of Energy employee allegedly acquired explosive materials in attempt to aid Houthis
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‘It is shameful’: Councilmember Saka criticizes Seattle’s response to drug activity, stolen goods markets in CID
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Western Washington eyes a sunny fall weekend
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Seattle Red Opinion
Rantz: Democrats' war on the dams will kill your electric bill
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MyNorthwest News
'Very sad, unfortunate incident': Pilot killed after small plane crashes in Everett
A small plane crashed on the west side of Paine Field in Everett Thursday afternoon.
Crews narrow search for bats' entry point after 8 found at Puyallup school
Another bat has been found inside a Puyallup elementary school, bringing the total to eight since mid-September.
Chelan Hills Fire suspect pleads not guilty, bail cut in half
A 19-year-old man arrested in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills Fire has pleaded not guilty to all nine felony charges against him.
Political credit before public safety? Inside Mayor Katie Wilson's gun violence strategy, disputed quotes and stakeholder concerns
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s gun violence plan raises questions about disputed quotes and transparency.
Gee: Wait, what?! TSA thinks officers sitting down makes airport security worse
Apparently somebody looked at airport security and decided they had found a problem with the TSA officer checking your ID not standing up.
SPEEA members approve Boeing contracts with 10% raises after rejecting earlier offer
Members of SPEEA’s Professional and Technical bargaining units ratified Boeing's four-year contract offers Thursday, securing 10% wage increases effective Friday.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Gee: Wait, what?! TSA thinks officers sitting down makes airport security worse
Apparently somebody looked at airport security and decided they had found a problem with the TSA officer checking your ID not standing up.
'You can't do that': Gee and Ursula call out Seattle police access to restricted traffic cameras
SPD was given access to internal camera feeds not available to the public, even though SDOT policy bars their use for criminal or civil enforcement.
'They’re not even being specific': Jake questions whether WA income tax repeal wording misleads voters
Survey reveals mixed opinions on Washington's income tax repeal wording among residents, raising concerns about voter understanding.
Ask Ursula: My son's wedding is a year away and the bride's parents are deciding everything
Dear Ursula, my son and his fiancé are getting married next winter. Even though it's a long time away, I'm already a nervous wreck.
Harger: Twenty-seven kids on a diving Flydubai 737 MAX got home safe. Thank a Boeing worker in Renton
Earlier this week, a Flydubai jet headed from Dubai to Tel Aviv nearly went down. Officials said the co-pilot stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane.
'Some of these programs go way too far': Ursula weighs in on white Seattle worker's revived workplace lawsuit
A court revived a white ex-Seattle worker's lawsuit over the city's anti-racism program. Gee and Ursula said some training helps, but some goes too far.
Seattle Sports
Seattle Kraken start strong with 6-1 win over Calgary Flames
The Kraken scored three goals in the first period en route to a season-opening win in the Saddledome.
Cristian Roldan scores in 90th minute to lift Sounders over KC 2-1
Seattle (10-9-8) won its third straight game to extend an unbeaten run to eight.
PFF analyst calls for patience with Seahawks’ run game
Trevor Sikkema doesn't see a need for change in Seattle's rushing attack, but he does think Jadarian Price needs more time to adjust to the NFL.
Seahawks Injury Report: DB takes step forward, but RB takes step back
Safety Ty Okada practiced for the first time this season. Rookie RB Jadarian Price was held out.
Kraken make a trade with Flyers hours before season opener
The Kraken have swapped 22-year-old minor leaguers with Philadelphia.
Seahawks safety Julian Love expects to play vs Chargers
Love missed Seattle's Week 3 loss with a calf injury.
Seattle Red
‘Shameful or lazy reporting’: Brian Heywood calls out Seattle Times reporter over Ferguson story on Initiative 638
Let's Go Washington founder Brian Heywood accuses the Seattle Times of passing off No Hate talking points and a progressive group's poll as news on I-638.
Realtor.com says Seattle’s best week to buy is three weeks away, and buyer demand drops further here than in any major metro
Realtor.com says the Seattle area's best week to buy a home is October 18-24, when buyer competition historically drops more than in any other major U.S. metro.
Rantz: Democrats’ war on the dams will kill your electric bill
Bonneville wants a 6.3% rate hike after Democrats and activists sued for dam spill. Jason Rantz on the irony of green politicians attacking clean hydropower.
Rantz Exclusive: Fire authority rejects cheapest bid over paperwork error, then warns the contractor about attorney fees if he sues
Puget Sound Fire rejected a Spanaway contractor's low bid over a list emailed 38 minutes late. Taxpayers are set to pay $283,770 more for the Station 84 job.
Ratepayers pack hearing as Puget Sound Energy admits clean energy laws drive rate hikes
Puget Sound Energy wants $1.5 billion in rate hikes over three years. Ratepayers packed a Lacey hearing as PSE admitted clean energy laws drive the costs.
Jayapal questioned Wilson’s competence in texts to Ferguson after Bite of Seattle shooting
Texts show Representative Pramila Jayapal told Governor Bob Ferguson that Mayor Katie Wilson didn't know what she was doing after the Bite of Seattle shooting.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Massive delays expected on westbound SR 16 across Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Heads up, SR 16 drivers. Upcoming expansion joint replacement is going to cause significant delays across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Semi-truck crash causes fire on eastbound I-90 in Kittitas County Tuesday
A single semi-truck crashed on eastbound I-90 Tuesday afternoon, causing a fire.
Mt. Baker Highway closed Wednesday and Thursday, prepping for winter
Both directions of Mt. Baker Highway (SR 542) will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MyNorthwest Weather
Cooler and cloudier weather finishes the week, with a warmer weekend ahead
After a foggy beginning to the middle of the week, the afternoon will become partly to mostly cloudy with high temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Up to an inch of rain Tuesday before fall sunshine returns to western Washington
The fall season’s first rainfall occurred last week. After a weekend of sunshine, another Pacific weather system is forecast to swing onshore Tuesday for more rain.
PinPoint Alert Day: Brace for increasing showers, potential for thunderstorms
A stronger fall storm is moving through western Washington, bringing a combination of wind, rain, and the potential for thunderstorms.
MyNorthwest Politics
Political credit before public safety? Inside Mayor Katie Wilson's gun violence strategy, disputed quotes and stakeholder concerns
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s gun violence plan raises questions about disputed quotes and transparency.
Judge rules Trump lacked authority to fire Roger Rogoff, reinstates him
Former interim U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Bite of Seattle shooting: Ferguson texts reveal Jayapal’s concerns about news conference
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal questioned whether she and Gov. Bob Ferguson should attend a news conference after the July 26 Bite of Seattle shooting, according to text messages released by Ferguson’s office. The shooting left three people dead and four others wounded.
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: Trump will campaign in Alabama ahead of the midterm elections
President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail as he seeks to shore up lagging enthusiasm in his party ahead of next month’s midterm elections. On Friday, he’ll attend a rally in Alabama, then travel to Ohio on Saturday. He could have his work cut out for him: Just 26% of U.S. adults approve […]
How Jon Ossoff and Susan Collins are turning a mundane part of their jobs into a reelection pitch
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — After Hurricane Helene barreled through Georgia in the fall of 2024, Sen. Jon Ossoff was the first high-ranking official on the ground in Valdosta, where he took in the damage and promised locals he’d help them get the federal recovery assistance they needed. “Just about every week, I dial up Georgia […]
Steve Hilton faces steep odds in bid for California governor after 20-year GOP drought
LOS ANGELES (AP) — To become California’s next governor, Republican Steve Hilton must conjure up a feat of political wizardry, the equivalent of pulling voters out of thin air in a state that hasn’t elected a Republican to any statewide office in two decades. “I’ve never said it’s going to be easy,” Hilton said in […]
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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.