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Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race
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Mason County deputies search for armed and dangerous suspect in Shelton shooting
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Pierce County sheriff criticizes President Trump for Republican setbacks, warns WA's red voters
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Midterms launch wave of historic firsts for some states — and for the nation
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Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator
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2 women escape injury after suspects allegedly open fire in Auburn
TOP STORIES
‘I’ll veto right here’: Gov. Ferguson promises Gee he’ll reject any move to lower WA millionaires’ tax threshold
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MyNorthwest Politics
Initial results favor keeping Washington's millionaires' tax as I-645 trails
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KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: Voters fired Republicans in D.C. and doubled down on Democrats in Olympia
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MyNorthwest News
More than 30 birds dead after suspected avian flu outbreak in Monroe
The City of Monroe is tracking a suspected avian flu outbreak at Lake Tye Park. More than 30 dead birds have been recovered so far.
Bremerton police seek driver after hit-and-run leaves pedestrian in critical condition
Bremerton Police have asked for assistance in identifying the suspects involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.
College students from Washington severely injured in Spain train collision
Two college students from Washington state attending California Polytechnic State University were severely injured in a high-speed train crash in Spain.
Last call for Revel: Seattle diners have until Dec. 20 before doors close
Fans of Fremont's Revel restaurant have until Dec. 20 to dine one last time. The Korean-inspired restaurant has been serving Seattle customers for 16 years.
Rebecca Saldaña holds 21-point lead over Toshiko Hasegawa in King County Council race
Rebecca Saldaña holds a 21-point lead in the race for King County Council District 2, with 60% of votes counted in initial results Tuesday.
Kim Schrier holds an early advantage over Spencer Meline in WA-8 race
Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier is ahead of Republican Spencer Meline in initial election results for Washington’s 8th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘They just want to work around it’: Jake and Spike square off over WA’s push to bypass the Electoral College
Jake and Spike debate WA joining a compact to bypass the Electoral College and award its electoral votes to the national popular vote winner.
‘The state said, pound sand’: Jake and Spike clash over election integrity as court revives DOJ ballot requests
A federal appeals court ruling on Election Day restarted the argument between Jake and Spike over noncitizen voting and trust in elections.
‘I don’t believe you’: Ursula slams Mayor Wilson’s RV permit veto as Gee questions the cost
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson vetoed the centerpiece of the Seattle City Council's plan to crack down on RVs parked on city streets.
‘Why are you being hyperbolic?’: Jake and Spike challenge Seattle Mayor Wilson reasoning for RV permit veto
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s opposition to an RV permitting program drew criticism from Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill, while explaining legislation concerns.
‘It was closer than any Seahawk third down attempt last night’: Jake and Spike react to firework scare, Seahawks loss
A firework narrowly misses military helicopter during the Seahawks’ pregame flyover firework.
‘Of course, he’s a decoy’: Jake and Spike split over alleged Democratic plot to put second Dan Sullivan on Alaska ballot
KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill agreed that Dan Sullivan’s run in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race was a setup.
Seattle Sports
AL West Check-In: A’s hire Cam Castro away from Brewers to be GM
New Athletics president of baseball operations, Taylor Smith, made his first major decision since taking over two weeks ago.
Passan: Mariners went with upside in hiring Jason Kanzler
“They did not want to go safe and reasonable. They wanted to go with the guy who could deliver them a championship," Passan said.
Seahawks QB Darnold out with quad injury, will miss Arizona game
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will miss Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a quad injury.
Macdonald: Seahawks’ red-zone defense has been ‘unacceptable’
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald had some strong words for his team's league-worst red-zone defense.
NFC West: WR Brandon Aiyuk files paperwork to be reinstated to 49ers
Aiyuk’s new agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said Wednesday that Aiyuk has officially submitted his paperwork to the NFL to get back and is planning to return to the 49ers on Friday.
3 bats and 3 arms for the Mariners to target in free agency
A look at some of the top free-agent fits for Seattle this offseason.
Seattle Red
Another Seattle favorite falls as Revel announces closure weeks before the city’s minimum wage jumps to $22.14
Revel, the acclaimed Korean restaurant in Fremont, will close December 20 after 16 years, joining a growing list of Seattle restaurants calling it quits.
Falling Demand, Rising Fees: Why Seattle’s Permitting Model is Broken
Seattle's construction has plummeted, yet SDCI permit fees are up 39%. Right-sizing staff and adopting AI can lower housing costs and restart growth.
Bob Ferguson continues to drag feet on federal education tax credit as deadline looms
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson still hasn't decided if he is going to enroll his state into a federal education tax credit program with the deadline just two months away.
Trump Administration awards $16 million to four local agencies in Oregon for street safety projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted four local government agencies in Oregon $4 million each to improve street safety.
Washington Democrats spent the year warning about AI. Everett just used it to cut permit waits by five months
Everett will launch an AI permit tool in 2027 that could cut ADU wait times from 252 days to 90, even as Washington Democrats push to rein in AI.
Washington is now the eighth most expensive state to open a business, and Idaho is $26,000 cheaper next door
Washington is the eighth most expensive state to open a storefront business at $148,325, a new study finds, as voters decide on I-645 and the income tax.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
No snow, but chains required: WSP checks trucks on Snoqualmie Pass
WSP is conducting a chains emphasis patrol over Snoqualmie Pass on Tuesday and Wednesday.
I-5 express lanes reopen southbound after delays caused by signals issue
Even though Revive I-5 finished-up Sunday night and all lanes of northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge opened earlier than expected, the express lanes did not return to normal.
WSDOT completes Tacoma Narrows Bridge repairs one week early
Pierce County commuters were handed some good news when WSDOT announced that it had completed repairs on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
MyNorthwest Weather
November’s ‘big dark’ begins with dry weather before rain returns to western WA
Welcome to November, historically the wettest month of the year. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport averages 6.31 inches of rain during the month.
Washington falls back Sunday as debate over clock changes continues
It is that time of year again — time to fall back. Yes, it is time to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Season’s first snowfall blankets Cascades, but El Niño could limit winter snowpack
The season’s first mountain snowfall brought several inches of snow to the Cascades overnight.
MyNorthwest Politics
James Talarico flips U.S. Senate seat in Texas, becoming first Democrat to win since 1988
Democrat James Talarico flipped a U.S. Senate seat in Texas on Tuesday, defeating Ken Paxton to pull off the party’s first statewide victory in about 30 years.
Rebecca Saldaña holds 21-point lead over Toshiko Hasegawa in King County Council race
Rebecca Saldaña holds a 21-point lead in the race for King County Council District 2, with 60% of votes counted in initial results Tuesday.
Kim Schrier holds an early advantage over Spencer Meline in WA-8 race
Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier is ahead of Republican Spencer Meline in initial election results for Washington’s 8th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz described as 'cheaters' at trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were described by a prosecutor Wednesday as “cheaters” during opening statements at a New York criminal fraud trial that has cast a spotlight on the threat gamblers pose to America’s pastime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Urquiola told a jury in Brooklyn that Clase […]
NASA space telescope plunges to Earth after two decades studying cosmic explosions
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — One of NASA’s premier space telescopes plunged to Earth on Wednesday, ending its 22-year investigation of the universe’s biggest explosions. The Swift Observatory’s demise came less than three months after a long-shot rescue mission failed. The U.S. Space Force confirmed Swift’s reentry near Indonesia after tracking its sinking orbit, the […]
El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Michigan voters had rejected “a hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. El-Sayed said he was “running on adrenaline and caffeine” after his race with Republican Mike […]
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'The cold snap doesn't create the problem': Home Comfort Alliance releases 2026 Seattle furnace cost guide
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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