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DEVELOPING: Semi-truck crash involving 7 other vehicles in Auburn; 1 lane of EB SR 18 reopens
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Belltown gas station clerk killed after suspect enters store, makes purchase
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Dump truck fire blocks 3 lanes on I-405 near I-90
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Machete bus attack suspect currently missing after leaving King County treatment center
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6 people hit by stolen truck after brawl in Everett parking lot; 4 seriously injured
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A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia
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MyNorthwest News
Washington has most cases in salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts
Washington is being hit the hardest in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled broccoli sprouts.
Seahawks tailgaters say new SODO event pushed them out of longtime spots
Some Seahawks tailgaters said they were pushed out of longtime gathering spots by a new game-day event in Sodo. The event is held in a small, city-owned parking lot near 1st Ave. S and S Holgate St. The SODO Business Improvement Area said its goal is to better manage tailgating — not end it. “Our […]
Northbound I-5 in Seattle reopens after deadly semitruck, motorcycle crash
Northbound I-5 in Seattle has reopened after a deadly crash involving a semitruck and motorcycle.
Gee: Wait, what?! The Seahawks are closer than you think
If you watched that Seahawks game against the 49ers and walked away thinking Seattle isn’t good enough, I saw something completely different.
Jimothy the Raccoon dog plushie coming to Costco
Starting this week, dog owners can purchase their very own Jimothy the Raccoon plushie at Costco — thanks to Think Dog by Delca.
Drive-by shooting ends with SUV crashing into Pierce County sheriff’s patrol car; 2 arrested
A drive-by shooting on Friday night near Meridian and 136th Street led to a crash involving a Pierce County sheriff’s patrol car and the arrest of two men.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘Do it the right way’: Gee and Ursula back Pierce County crackdown on unpermitted food vendors
Pierce County is considering a crackdown on unpermitted food vendors, and KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula said the proposal protects public health.
‘Big Brother watching you go number 2’: Jake and Spike split over Mayor Wilson’s plan for more high-tech toilets
Mayor Wilson wants to spend $1.4 million a year on 10 high-tech Throne public toilets while cutting $50 million to close a $175 million budget gap.
Gee: Wait, what?! The Seahawks are closer than you think
If you watched that Seahawks game against the 49ers and walked away thinking Seattle isn’t good enough, I saw something completely different.
‘This is the info they’ve always had on us’: KIRO hosts explore how Amazon uses shopping habits to build customer profiles
KIRO hosts discover how Amazon shapes recommendations using shopping data about themselves. Explore the impact of the "About You" feature.
As Seattle schools test weapons detectors, Gee and Ursula want officers back on campus
Seattle Public Schools will test walk-through weapons detectors at Nathan Hale and Rainier Beach High Schools after the school board voted unanimously on Oct. 7 to support the pilot.
Harger: Housing First and Recovery First shared a Seattle stage, and nobody walked out
Friday night, I moderated a panel discussion on homelessness and addiction. This wasn't going to be a food fight, and it wasn't going to be an episode of Jerry Springer.
Seattle Sports
Rams fall to 2-3 with 37-34 overtime loss to Bills
Buffalo outlasted Los Angeles in overtime to win a wild, back-and-forth game that featured six lead changes.
49ers WR Deebo Samuel to miss time with injury
The 49ers wideout will miss at least a few weeks after injuring his hamstring in a win over the Seahawks.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba lands on Seahawks’ injury report
The star wide receiver was listed as limited with an ankle injury on Monday's practice report.
WSU Cougars coach Kirby Moore names new starting QB
Owen Eshelman will replace Caden Pinnick as the starter Saturday against Oregon State.
MLB playoffs producing more ABS challenges, higher overturn rates
Success rate among challenging batters is the postseason up 8% from where it was during the regular season.
Macdonald remains confident in Seahawks CB Josh Jobe
Seattle's head coach also discussed where Nehemiah Pritchett and Trevon Diggs fit in the cornerback mix.
Seattle Red
Idaho voters can celebrate their Second Amendment rights by choosing the official state gun at the ballot box this November
Idahoans will get the chance to tell the legislature which firearm they want to be named the official state gun when they head to the ballot box next month.
Neutrality, voter transparency debated by Washington judicial candidates
Candidates for Washington Supreme Court Position 4 Judge Sean O'Donnell and Judge Ian Birk squared off in their first debate last week.
We Heart Seattle founder demands arrests and forced treatment as King County hikes sales tax for homeless families
Andrea Suarez says King County’s sales tax for homeless families won’t clear tents or drug camps, calling for arrests, jail time and forced treatment instead.
Yakima judges fume as ICE makes arrests at their courthouse, a building that literally contains the city jail
Yakima Municipal Court judges say ICE agents arrest people at the Zais Center without following state procedures. The building also houses the city jail.
Rantz: Here’s who’s really behind Washington’s data center protests (hint: Seattle DSA co-founded the group)
Seattle DSA co-founded the group behind Sunday’s anti-data center protests across WA. The Seattle Times left that out. China is grateful. Rantz explains.
Madi Clark: Producers also need a choice in the marketplace
In the name of free markets, Washington shouldn't follow in the footsteps of Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility laws, writes Madi Clark.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Northbound I-5 in Seattle reopens after deadly semitruck, motorcycle crash
Northbound I-5 in Seattle has reopened after a deadly crash involving a semitruck and motorcycle.
Driver arrested for DUI after taking down power lines in north Seattle crash
A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into a telephone pole in Seattle early Monday morning, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.
Seattle highway closures, southbound I-405 shutdown in Bothell mean weekend detours
Drivers traveling through Seattle and Bothell should plan for highway and ramp closures.
MyNorthwest Weather
From frost to near 70: Western Washington’s autumn roller coaster
When skies clear and winds stay calm, it’s a perfect setup for radiational cooling, the process by which the Earth’s surface loses heat to space overnight.
Frost advisory tonight, sunshine returns Monday
It was a beautiful October day today, and we are wrapping up this nice weekend with mostly clear skies and a very chilly night on the way.
Hurricane-force winds in Washington? The Columbus Day Storm showed what’s possible
The 1962 Columbus Day Storm shows how destructive PNW windstorms can be and why preparing for extended power outages matters.
MyNorthwest Politics
‘Wanting to clean up the city is now a right-wing thing’: Reason reporter questions state probe of We Heart Seattle
A reason.com reporter said critics view the founder of We Heart Seattle as a right-wing figure as the group faces a state investigation.
WA Rep. Berg: 'No intention' of lowering Washington millionaires tax threshold despite controversial remarks
State Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, claims a Washington Republican Party video of her remarks on the state’s millionaires tax misrepresents how the tax works.
Washington millionaires tax debate: Initiative 645 contrasts $3B in revenue v. fears of broader taxes
Supporters and opponents of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires clashed Thursday night in a televised debate.
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
Cornell suspends fraternity parties for rest of academic year amid sexual assault controversy
Cornell University is suspending parties and other social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year and will give the New York State Police a role investigating sex crimes on campus, university officials announced Tuesday, amid mounting outrage over its handling of allegations that a female student was sexually assaulted at a […]
A list of US roller coaster fatalities dating back to 2003
A man who fell to his death from a roller coaster at an Atlanta-area amusement park was not the first to die on such a ride in recent years. Authorities have not released information about how 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was thrown from Goliath at Six Flags over Georgia on Monday. Several people also […]
Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work on historic DC golf course until Oct. 26
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Tuesday ordered a halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course until October 26, putting a pause on work at the historic D.C. course that has been part of President Donald Trump’s plans to remake the city.
Sponsored Articles
Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
Meier and the co-authors conducted a 10-year trial measuring outcomes of over 300 patients treated with CyberKnife across 21 centers.
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.