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Sunrise and White River entrance at Mount Rainier closed due to wildfire
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Exhausted FOX13 news anchor, mom of 2 goes viral for dozing off on-air
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'What happened to our men?': Gee and Ursula react to women outnumbering men in the workforce
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Starbucks shutters another Seattle store as closures and layoffs mount
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MyNorthwest News
Major sports events, full closure on I-405 will make for very busy Seattle commute all weekend
This weekend around the Seattle area might go down as one of the busiest of the summer for the Washington State Department of Transportation.
'My feet are here': Interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles addresses crime, Mayor Katie Wilson, and Seattle's path forward
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles said he’s committed to Seattle and focused on restoring trust and safety.
Raccoon crashes Seattle Mariners' first Jimothy Night — event returns tonight
The Seattle Mariners celebrated "Hot Jimothy Summer" with a special night honoring viral raccoon Jimothy on Wednesday.
Salesforce to lay off 59 employees in Seattle and Bellevue
Salesforce, a major customer relationship management platform, is laying off 59 workers in Seattle and Bellevue.
City of Seattle issues Stage 2 Burn Ban
The City of Seattle has joined King County in issuing a Stage 2 Burn Ban as dry, hot conditions persist.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'I can see the commercial now': KIRO hosts push back on WA's decision to waive bar exam for hundreds after Yakima mishap
KIRO host Spike O'Neill and KIRO fill-in host Greg Tomlin pushed back on the Washington Supreme Court's decision to waive the bar exam.
Duecy: I thought I was just getting older. It sucked. Then an MRI revealed a pituitary tumor
In May, after a series of doctor visits, blood tests, and an MRI, I heard words I never expected to hear: "You have a benign tumor near your brain."
Harger: Pierce County forgot to charge me for a school levy, sent a letter blaming nobody, and wants $1,100 by November
I got a letter from the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer, informing us of a "discrepancy" on our 2026 property tax statement. Not a mistake. A discrepancy.
'Virtue signaling': KIRO hosts debate former Gov. Jay Inslee linking Spokane fires to climate change
Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee made a post on social media Sunday linking the fires raging in Spokane to climate change.
'She's not turning them on': Gee and Ursula split on whether $250,000 for Seattle cameras should be used for other resources
KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula were split on whether $250,000 set aside for Seattle surveillance cameras should be used for other resources.
Ask Ursula: My stepson never calls his dad, when can I get involved?
It's been years since my stepson contacted his dad to wish him a happy birthday or even a happy Father's Day. Should I intervene?
Seattle Sports
What stood out from Seahawks’ annual Lumen Field practice
AJ Finley had a "full-circle moment," Emanuel Wilson showed he's more than just a bruiser, and more.
Mariners come up short in 3-2 loss to Rays
Richie Palacios broke a tie in the sixth inning with a two-run single to help Tampa Bay earn the win.
Seahawks RB Price out with ‘minor issue,’ expected back soon
Jadarian Price missed his second straight practice, but is expected to return in the coming days.
Iconic broadcaster Rick Rizzs to join Mariners Hall of Fame
Chairman John Stanton announced the news during the team's 50 Seasons Celebration Night on Saturday.
Mariners unveil the top 50 players in franchise history
Here are the 50 greatest players in Mariners franchise history.
Mariners reliever Carlos Vargas to begin rehab assignment
The right-hander will pitch for High-A Everett on Saturday night.
Seattle Red
Rantz: Seattle festival sets up safe houses and a rapid response team in case ICE shows up, and KING 5 pretends it’s news
KING 5 ran a South Park festival story where an activist called ICE arrests kidnappings, then detailed the safe houses organizers set up, without one hard question.
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the WA 3rd District race will decide the ‘fate of the Republic’
House Speaker Mike Johnson stumped for John Braun in Vancouver days after a 263-vote primary finish, calling WA-03 the seat that decides the fate of the Republic.
Bob Ferguson announces construction of new ferry, glosses over one awkward detail
Gov. Bob Ferguson is taking a victory lap over the construction of Washington's new ferries that will be built out of state due to Washington labor costs.
Meyer: Thomas Jefferson taught us how to deal with bullies like Iran
As President Trump seeks an end to the conflict in Iran, he should look to how Thomas Jefferson dealt with a similar ordeal, writes Jackson Meyer.
Seattle retailers warn crackdown on surveillance pricing will worsen affordability crisis
As Seattle considers a ban on surveillance pricing, stores are warning that it would result in higher prices for consumers.
Oregon Democrats stoke anti-data center hysteria with proposal for three-year moratorium
Democrats in the Oregon Legislature are pushing for a three-year halt on new large data centers, which has become a disturbing trend in the Beaver State.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Major sports events, full closure on I-405 will make for very busy Seattle commute all weekend
This weekend around the Seattle area might go down as one of the busiest of the summer for the Washington State Department of Transportation.
TRAFFIC: Major highway closures across Puget Sound this weekend
Drivers across the Puget Sound should prepare for one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer.
I-5 northbound fully blocked in South Tacoma after crash involving up to 10 cars
The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 were fully blocked in South Tacoma early Friday morning after a multi-car crash involving a semi-truck.
MyNorthwest Weather
Weekend Weather: Air quality improves, Red Flag Warnings remain in effect
We’re still waking up to some smoke and haze across western Washington, but the good news is air quality is much improved.
City of Seattle issues Stage 2 Burn Ban
The City of Seattle has joined King County in issuing a Stage 2 Burn Ban as dry, hot conditions persist.
'It's nonsense': Cliff Mass says 'crazy people starting fires' has nothing to do with climate change
Spokane Complex Fires rage on as Cliff Mass highlights the climate change claims are unsupported and rising winds could affect the region's safety.
MyNorthwest Politics
'My feet are here': Interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles addresses crime, Mayor Katie Wilson, and Seattle's path forward
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles said he’s committed to Seattle and focused on restoring trust and safety.
New Seattle policy aims to block retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
Mayor Katie Wilson and two city councilmembers announced a new affordability policy on Friday to eliminate price gouging, and make groceries more affordable.
Gov. Ferguson invites President Trump to Spokane to witness devastation firsthand
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has invited President Donald Trump to see the fire damage and devastation in Spokane.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Washington Needs a Plan to Grow the Economy
Originally published on 425 Business. Warning lights continue to flash red for Washington’s economy. Employers are becoming more pessimistic about the state economy and increasingly looking outside Washington to expand. At this pivotal moment, Washington needs a long-term economic-development plan that gives employers the confidence to invest, grow, and build their future here. In the […]
Bellevue Real Estate Company Snaps Up Seattle Apartment Complex
Originally published on 425 Business. Kidder Mathews recently announced that Bellevue’s Nordic Partners Investments has acquired Monticello, a 107-unit apartment building located at 415 Boren Ave. in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. Kidder Mathews’ Simon | Anderson Mulifamily Team represented the seller and brought Nordic Partners Investments into the deal. Built in 1957, Monticello has 42,342 […]
Issaquah Commons Adds 16 New EV-Charging Stations to Property
Originally published on 425. Issaquah Commons announced earlier this week that 16 new electric-vehicle charging stations have been added to the property as part of the Tesla Supercharger network. The chargers are available now at the shopping center along Northwest Gilman Boulevard. Issaquah Commons is an open-air shopping center managed and leased by real estate […]
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
El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, said Sunday he has spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president campaigns with him as the party tries to unite after a bitter primary that exposed deep rifts between its progressive and moderate wings. El-Sayed said his Friday conversation […]
Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman and infant died after a boat capsized Saturday night in New York Harbor, police said. The boat overturned around 10:25 p.m. near Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty. Twelve people were rescued from the water before police arrived, and police divers later located the 27-year-old woman and […]
Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lawyer Kamalpreet Chohan ran her finger down a list of 57 names of people scheduled to appear during a morning of hearings at the immigration court in California’s capital and pointed out one glaring absence. “None of these folks are represented,” she said. Chohan is the coordinator of a program that […]
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