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New WinCo Foods coming to Renton's former Fry's Electronics space
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Car crashes into Everett neighborhood at 100+ mph after brief pursuit, at least 1 seriously injured
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Bill Gates ignored repeated warnings about Jeffrey Epstein, independent Gates Foundation review finds
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Kent police searching for vulnerable adult missing since July 12
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Investigators say fire that destroyed Seattle warehouse was set on purpose
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'A lengthy sentence is warranted': 27-year-old Fall City man sentenced for child sex abuse images after prior molestation conviction
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MyNorthwest News
Council approves 9.5% Seattle City Light rate hikes, puts transit tax on November ballot
Seattle City Light customers are about to see their monthly electricity bills go up.
5-month-old dies after vehicle catches fire in Tumwater driveway with three children inside
An infant was killed in a vehicle fire in Tumwater Tuesday.
17 arrested, 12 guns seized: inside Operation Red Card, the quiet crackdown behind Seattle's World Cup
Seattle police and federal agents are revealing details about Operation Red Card, a crackdown on crime during Seattle’s World Cup matches.
Petition demands investigation after third seal is shot in the head in WA
A group of people is demanding action after a third seal was shot in the head in Washington.
Bellevue office buildings shed $1.61 billion in value as vacancy rate surges
Downtown Bellevue's office market has taken a substantial hit over the last four years, with soaring vacancy rates dragging property values down.
Dave's Hot Chicken expands further into WA with new store
The Nashville-style chicken finger joint, Dave's Hot Chicken, is expanding further into Washington with its first store in Lynnwood.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Jimothy's ranking No. 1': Gee and Ursula brainstorm new WA state flag designs after survey suggests Amazon van, rain jacket
Explore the potential changes to Washington's state flag with Jimothy leading the poll as an option for the redesign.
'$8 for a cup of juice?': Jake, Spike reveal the permits driving up Seattle's food vendor prices
Discover how permit fees are impacting food vendor prices in Seattle events and affecting your dining experience.
Jake, Spike debate over former WA Gov. Jay Inslee linking wildfire surge to climate change
Former Governor Jay Inslee, who has long linked the surge in wildfires and smoke in the Pacific Northwest to climate change, posted on X to further highlight the correlation.
Harger: Coffee was going to kill you. Now five cups a day is heart-healthy. Check back in five years
The American Heart Association came out Monday and said five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults.
'If they're going to do Jimothy, do it right': Jake and Spike critique Mariners' representation of viral raccoon
Jimothy, the oddly shaped raccoon who has become a Seattle celebrity, made his big-league debut over the weekend.
'Look at the full picture': Gee and Ursula weigh in as 2 former Democratic governors slam WA's spending
Two ex-Democratic governors express concerns over WA's budget discipline and spending practices in Olympia.
Seattle Sports
Mariners could face old friend Marco Gonzales in Rangers series
Texas called up former M's opening day starter Marco Gonzales, who made his first MLB appearance in two years on Tuesday.
Suárez homers against his former team, Reds beat Mariners 4-2
Elly De La Cruz and Nathaniel Lowe also homered for Cincinnati.
Reds pitcher – a former Mariner – apologizes for outburst at umpire
“It’s just a very unprofessional thing on my part,” Reds left-hander Caleb Ferguson said.
Portland Timbers name Martí Cifuentes new head coach
The Spanish coach signed a three-year contract with the Sounders' Cascadia Cup rival.
MLB players propose expanded draft eligibility in latest bargaining session
The union proposed allowing college sophomores to be eligible for the draft, which they also proposed moving up to June.
Roster Moves: Seahawks sign former Eagles CB, waive TE
Brandon Johnson appeared in three games for Philadelphia as a rookie last season.
Seattle Red
Oregon county ditches soft-on-crime policies for retail theft, approves stiffer penalties
After years of looking the other way, this Portland-area county in Oregon is adopting a 'zero-tolerance' approach towards retail theft.
Mark Weaver: Separation of powers is another way of saying ‘stay in your lane!’
President Trump has been criticized for removing U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff, but former deputy attorney general of Ohio Mark Weaver says he was within his right.
WA leaders form new committee to address state’s budget deficits, some lawmakers are skeptical
As Washington State's budget deficit continues to grow, local leaders have formed a new committee to better understand what's causing it.
Spokane County Democrats jump on anti-data center bandwagon, propose 9-month moratorium
Democrat Commissioners in Spokane County have proposed a nine-month moratorium on large data centers in what has become a disturbing trend in Washington State.
Walsh: Colleen Melody must recuse herself when income tax reaches WA’s high court
State Rep. Jim Walsh explains why WA Supreme Court Justice Colleen Melody should recuse herself from any case involving the income tax.
WA named one of the worst states for paying off credit card debt as national total nears $1.4 trillion
A recent WalletHub report ranked Washington as one of the top 10 states where people take the longest to pay off credit card debt. While Americans are projected to increase their collective credit card debt by $100 billion in 2026, nearing a grand total of $1.4 trillion, Washington was listed as a leading contributor. The […]
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MyNorthwest Traffic
'Almost no accountability': Transportation expert says Sound Transit is 'building for the past' amid ballooning budget
KIRO host John Curley, a longtime skeptic of public transportation and its ballooning costs, brought on Charles Prestrud to discuss where Sound Transit went wrong.
SR 202 near Fall City to close this weekend for emergency river embankment repairs
Work is moving to SR 202 near Fall City this week, creating a 16-mile detour for people trying to get around the area.
Westbound SR 20 closed for a semi-truck off the road
According to Trooper Kelsey Harding, shortly before 6:30 p.m. Monday, a semi-truck went off the road on SR 20 just east of SR 9.
MyNorthwest Weather
Jake, Spike debate over former WA Gov. Jay Inslee linking wildfire surge to climate change
Former Governor Jay Inslee, who has long linked the surge in wildfires and smoke in the Pacific Northwest to climate change, posted on X to further highlight the correlation.
Wildfire smoke expected to bring hazy skies to Western Washington
Western Washington residents can expect hazy skies and the smell of wildfire smoke over the next several days as smoke from fires burning in Oregon and Canada drifts into the region.
Heat wave coming to Western Washington Tuesday and Wednesday
July is usually the warmest month of the year, and the weather during the first half of this week is going to reflect that heat.
MyNorthwest Politics
Tukwila City Council approves homeless camping ban on city property, penalties include up to 90 days in jail
The Tukwila City Council has voted to make camping on city property a misdemeanor, approving a controversial ordinance supporters said will help police address homeless encampments.
Judge rules Kalshi likely violated Washington gambling laws
A King County Superior Court judge has ruled that online prediction market operator Kalshi likely violated Washington state gambling laws and consumer protection statutes.
'Robberies have dropped 71%': Federal Way mayor talks policing wins, data centers, but dodges governor question
Crime in Federal Way has significantly declined, with car thefts down 80%, robberies down 71%, and burglaries down 60%.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could hoist children out of poverty and give more Americans the chance to benefit from investments in the stock market. But some parents say they’re still waiting for the money to arrive. Trump on Wednesday plans to speak at a Georgia high school to promote the […]
Seattle’s Jimothy the Raccoon Gets a Bobblehead
Originally published on 425. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled an official limited-edition bobblehead of Jimothy, a scrappy raccoon in Seattle who has garnered millions of fans following some recent social-media virality. The little guy is known for his stout, rotund appearance, which is speculated to be due to a spinal […]
Ballmer Group Starts New Affordable-Housing Initiative
Originally published on 425. Bellevue-based The Ballmer Group recently launched the Washington Family Housing Fund. Through the new initiative, the organization will set aside funding to create at least 10,000 new affordable homes. The Ballmer Group, founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie, will cover up to $150,000 in forgivable loans […]
MyNorthwest History
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.
Suspect arrested following violent rampage at Harborview's Emergency Room
Seattle police report a chaotic scene at the Harborview Emergency Room, where a patient went on a violent rampage over the weekend.
National News
Journalists urge correspondents' association to stand up to Trump at rescheduled press dinner
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of former or retired journalists and eight press freedom groups are asking the White House Correspondents’ Association to stand up to the Trump administration’s recent attacks on the media at its rescheduled dinner this week — a dinner President Donald Trump says he’ll attend. The first dinner was cut short […]
Rubio says any nuclear agreement the US signs will not lead to nuclear proliferation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is expected to sign an agreement with Saudi Arabia as early as Wednesday that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says any deal signed by the U.S. would not lead to proliferation. The deal — confirmed […]
The Latest: Trump will attend dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
The United States and Iran exchanged fire across the Middle East on Wednesday, overshadowing diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed. President Donald Trump plans to attend the dignified transfer of four more service members who were killed in action. Republicans are pushing a Pete Hegseth faced fiery questions […]
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