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'It hits us in our pocketbooks': Spike breaks down the U.S.-Canada trade war's impact on WA
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Gig Harbor man and woman in critical condition after carbon monoxide leak in their home
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'It's a pretty big deal': Spike credits Apple for its first real innovation in years with the foldable iPhone
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12s, Seattle businesses get ready for Seahawks home opener
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Moses Lake woman arrested for allegedly pulling knife on public servant, stealing cat
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'What are we willing to do?': Gee connects the Belltown shootings to a deeper problem rooted in poverty
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MyNorthwest News
‘She enjoyed beautiful things in this life:’ Friends of victim react to arrest in 2021 homicide
People close to Kalyn “Penny” Smith said they have mixed emotions over the arrest of a suspect accused of her 2021 murder.
First section of SR 167 Expressway in Fife opening by Sunday
The first section of the SR 167 Expressway is set to open by 9 a.m. Sunday, according to a news release from WSDOT.
3 shot near Bremerton High School after fight escalates to gunfire
A fight just two blocks from Bremerton High School escalated to gunfire Friday night, leaving three people wounded.
New gun violence reduction strategy moves forward at Seattle City Hall
The Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to advance a new gun violence reduction strategy.
VIDEO: Snohomish County deputies battle 'really strong' escaped goat
An escaped goat gave one Snohomish County neighborhood quite a scare — and two deputies a story they'll be telling for years.
Seattle police chief and mayor speak after violent weekend in Belltown
Three separate shootings in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood on Sunday left three people dead and three others injured.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Our governor was able to destroy so many businesses': Curley celebrates Beth's Cafe coming back to life
Beth's Cafe is open 24 hours a day again. For Curley, host of "The John Curley Show," the comeback is as much an indictment as a celebration.
'The mayor is just not ready for prime time': Spike rips Mayor Wilson's response to deadly Belltown shootings
KIRO host Spike O'Neill said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's response has been a failure of both communication and common sense.
'Ain't no part of bridge-building happening with this leadership': Gee questions mayor joining Embassy Suites picket line
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said she was on the picket line to support living wages. But KIRO host Gee Scott wasn't buying it.
'I don't care what the numbers say': Gee challenges declining crime stats after deadly Belltown weekend
Three separate shootings in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood over the Labor Day weekend left three people dead and three others injured.
'The leadership stinks': Gee says Bite of Seattle texts expose what's really wrong at City Hall
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office released hundreds of pages of text messages offering details about the communication gap after the Bite of Seattle shooting.
Duecy: I had a pituitary tumor. Brain surgery changed my life in ways I never expected
A nurse wheeled my hospital bed into Operating Room 3 at Swedish Cherry Hill. I had spent weeks preparing for the removal of a benign tumor in my brain.
Seattle Sports
Seattle Sports Radio Info: How to hear Seahawks opener, Mariners vs Rangers
The Seahawks and Mariners are both in action Wednesday, and the Seattle Sports app has you covered no matter which radio broadcast you want to hear.
Daniel Jeremiah: Seahawks’ O-line can be among NFL’s best
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah expects Seattle to have a top-10 offensive line in the league.
Rangers slug three HRs, beat Mariners 10-5
Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford, and Danny Jansen each homered for Texas.
Watch: Mariners’ Lazaro Montes hits longest HR in T-Mobile Park history
The rookie outfielder hit a 474-foot homer to center field.
Seahawks open title defense with rare Super Bowl rematch vs Pats
The game marks only the third time in NFL history that there is a Super Bowl rematch in Week 1.
From substitute teacher to NFL, persistence pays off for Seahawks WR Foster
“He’s doing a great job for himself. He just really is,” coach Mike Macdonald said.
Seattle Red
Jim Walsh: ‘Weaponization of Government’ is a term with an interesting history and an urgent present right now in WA
Governor Bob Ferguson and Democrats in Olympia are wielding unprecedented power to target their political opponents, writes Jim Walsh.
Idaho Supreme Court approves revised ballot language for state’s abortion initiative
The Idaho Supreme Court ruled in favor of revised language for an initiative this November that would remove many of the state's pro-life protections.
‘They have violated our rights:’ Fans asked to leave Portland women’s soccer match for standing up for women
A group of fans at a Portland Thorns NWSL soccer match were ironically asked to leave for wearing apparel that supported the integrity of women's sports.
State party brands its own members ‘viciously anti-trans’ over a position two-thirds of Democrats already hold
Washington Democrats ordered a group of registered Democrats to drop the party name over their backing of the girls' sports and parental rights ballot measures.
Former Seattle Times columnist exposes why the paper shuts off comments when readers push back
A former Seattle Times columnist says the paper disables comments on its hot-button stories to hide subscriber dissent, not to protect sensitive readers.
Bakery Nouveau shuts its Capitol Hill cafe after an overnight break-in, then reopens card-only
Bakery Nouveau's Capitol Hill shop was burglarized overnight, forcing a morning closure and leaving the beloved Seattle bakery unable to take cash payments.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
First section of SR 167 Expressway in Fife opening by Sunday
The first section of the SR 167 Expressway is set to open by 9 a.m. Sunday, according to a news release from WSDOT.
Sound Transit has a dead fish problem
Thousands of fish have been found dead in Lake Washington, possibly electrocuted by equipment from the new Crosslake light rail system.
Speed cameras are up in these Woodinville school zones
Woodinville has added speed cameras near certain school zones to encourage safer driving and protect students.
MyNorthwest Weather
National Preparedness Month: what western WA should get ready for this fall, winter
September is National Preparedness Month; the best time to prepare for whatever nature throws at us in the coming months is in advance.
A look at your Labor Day forecast
Labor Day Monday starts with a few showers and cloudy skies around Puget Sound.
Weekend weather: Mountain downpours and a few thunderstorms
An area of low pressure is still spinning over Oregon today and will be slowly moving across the PNW tomorrow.
MyNorthwest Politics
US banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada
The United States is banning the import of some dairy products and motorcycles from Canada along with most alcoholic beverages.
New gun violence reduction strategy moves forward at Seattle City Hall
The Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to advance a new gun violence reduction strategy.
Seattle police chief and mayor speak after violent weekend in Belltown
Three separate shootings in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood on Sunday left three people dead and three others injured.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Cowboy Space Leases Big Kent Warehouse for Aerospace Manufacturing
Originally published on South Sound Business. Another space industry company is saddling up in the South Sound.
City of Lacey Taps New Public Works Director
Originally published on South Sound Business. Vince McGowan brings more than 20 years of experience in environmental engineering, water resources, and local government.
Makkee Dessert Bringing Its Sweet Treats to Downtown Bellevue
Originally published on 425. The eatery specializes in Asian-style dessert soups and traditional sweets, served as bowls of jellies, beans, fruit, and other toppings covered in milk.
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
Late nights at the US Open add a new wild wrinkle with 3:33 a.m. finish to Shelton-Alcaraz thriller
NEW YORK (AP) — The late-night action at the U.S. Open has now reached an extreme. Ben Shelton’s five-set thriller to beat reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, leaving few people awake to see the 4 1/2-hour marathon reach its finale on one of the sport’s biggest stages. That […]
Nearly a decade after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico alone is taking Facebook to trial
Facebook is on trial in New Mexico over privacy concerns that emerged during the 2016 election when a political consulting firm bought user data harvested from millions of profiles to generate targeted ads. Opening statements will begin Wednesday in state court in Santa Fe, just weeks after 48 U.S. states reached a landmark settlement with […]
Artemis II moonshot commander and pilot are hanging up their astronaut suits at NASA
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The two NASA astronauts who led the Artemis II moonshot earlier this year are stepping away from spaceflight. NASA announced Wednesday that Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover will no longer serve as active astronauts but will continue to support the moon exploration program as emeritus astronauts. […]
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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.
How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
The scammers share a playbook: Arrive uninvited, claim to see damage, start work before the homeowner has time to think. If you are a homeowner in the Puget Sound area, these seven steps can protect you from being a victim in the next scam.
June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
One in eight men will hear the words "you have prostate cancer" in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many men tend to overlook the importance of preventative care.