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'Your average 'I'm in a job that I don't like' complaints': KIRO host skeptical of Starbucks barista walkouts
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'She's running for office and from accountability': Spike says ghosting DUI crash victim is a character issue for Tacoma House candidate
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'It's all climate scam': Jake fires back after California becomes first state to regulate what tires you can buy
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'We are intervening way too late': State police leader says WA's crime drop still masks deeper problems
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'It's not a boogeyman': Jake and Spike debate turning Seattle's cameras back on after Pioneer Square shootout
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'Is it about safety or money?': Ursula questions Edmonds' motive behind 24/7 school speed cameras
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MyNorthwest News
WSP issues Endangered Missing Person Alert for Kent man who's been missing for 11 days
A 35-year-old man from Kent has been missing for 11 days, causing Washington State Patrol to activate a statewide Endangered Missing Person Advisory.
Third suspect arrested in Aug. 7 homicide in Tacoma
The Tacoma Police Department arrested a third suspect in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this month in the city’s North End.
'It is a high bar': Inside the petition to recall Mayor Katie Wilson
A judge is set to hear a recall petition against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson.
A 121-year-old Fremont landmark gets new life as Seattle brewery moves in with 3 concepts
The Theo Chocolate building in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood is headed toward a major revamp as the owners have signed on three new food-and-beverage tenants.
Horseback rider discovers 'cut up' hiker after bear attack on Whatcom County trail
A female hiker is now recovering after being chased by a black bear along a trail north of Lake Whatcom in Whatcom County on Saturday.
WSDOT proposes $800M transformation of SR 99 corridor in Snohomish County
The Washington Department of Transportation proposed several improvements to a stretch of SR 99 — a seven mile corridor from Lynnwood toward Everett.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'That was nasty': Gee and Ursula attempt to process Mariners' historic 22-0 loss
Gee and Ursula analyze the Mariners' shocking 22-0 shutout loss to the Brewers, marking a record defeat for the team.
Harger: You think Brian Heywood spends big? A caregivers union in Olympia outspent him on campaigns
The union SEIU 775 likes to note that The Seattle Times once compared it to Boeing and Microsoft and called it one of Olympia's most powerful players.
'Why would they get on a bus?' KIRO host skeptical of Portland's viral bus-riding goats
Two goats who boarded a Portland bus have become a viral sensation, and KIRO fill-in hosts Angela Poe Russell and Jim Dever had plenty to say.
'The awkwardness is palpable': Jake and Spike react to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dancing with rapper Y2K
A video of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dancing alongside Seattle rapper Y2K is making the rounds on social media.
'Rectify it': Gee and Ursula tell We Heart Seattle to fix safety gaps, not fight L&I
Gee and Ursula urged We Heart Seattle to take action on safety instead of disputing with L&I. Learn about their impact and ongoing efforts for community safety.
'They're creating a divide': Jake argues schools shouldn't keep parents in the dark as Spike defends student privacy
Debate on school counseling transparency sparks concerns over parental rights and student privacy. Discover the key arguments.
Seattle Sports
Recap: Mariners even series with 7-5 win over Brewers
Dominic Canzone, Josh Naylor and Taylor Ward each drove in two runs.
Early offense helps Mariners bounce back against Brewers
A day after falling 22-0 in Milwaukee, Seattle jumped out to a 7-0 by the second inning of a 7-5 win.
New Seahawks CB Trevon Diggs ‘looking to show that I’m still the best’
Diggs should add depth to a secondary that lost cornerback Riq Woolen to free agency and has been without second-year safety Nick Emannwori during training camp.
J.P. Crawford set to begin rehab assignment in Triple-A
The club also selected the contract of left-hander Jhonathan Díaz from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
Taylor Ward returns to Mariners’ lineup for Game 2 vs Brewers
The outfielder/DH has missed the club's past five games with leg soreness.
Mets’ Jorge Polanco likely out for season with ankle injury
The former Mariner, who has hit .148 while appearing in just 37 games this year, is set to have surgery on left ankle.
Seattle Red
TikTok cuts 75 more Bellevue jobs as Washington keeps bleeding tech payroll that Democrats built bloated budgets around
TikTok Shop will eliminate 75 Bellevue jobs in October, the second straight year of local cuts, as Washington's tech tax base keeps shrinking.
Rantz: King County lost twice in court on ICE flights, so it hired someone to watch in harassment campaign
King County hired a full time employee to monitor ICE deportation flights at Boeing Field after losing twice in federal court trying to ban them outright.
Pramila Jayapal’s ‘proof’ for Medicare for All hasn’t been peer reviewed, authored by old Bernie Sanders advisor
Rep. Pramila Jayapal claims a Yale study confirmed Medicare for All. The paper is an unreviewed preprint tied to Bernie Sanders, and she skipped every caveat.
Pierce County put a convicted felon on a parks advisory board and never ran a background check
Pierce County appointed a man convicted of felonies involving teen boys to a parks board and never ran a background check. He resigned in July after questions.
NorWesCo closing Fife plant, cutting 54 jobs as Washington homebuilding stalls under left-wing policies
NorWesCo will close its Fife plant this fall and cut 54 jobs, the latest casualty of a Washington homebuilding slowdown driven by fees and regulation.
Washington, Oregon crash into top 10 states for summer drunk driving
A new study ranks Washington 10th in the nation for summer drunk driving crashes, with 35% of them tied to impaired drivers and an 11 p.m. peak danger hour.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
WSDOT proposes $800M transformation of SR 99 corridor in Snohomish County
The Washington Department of Transportation proposed several improvements to a stretch of SR 99 — a seven mile corridor from Lynnwood toward Everett.
Three crashes on southbound I-405 cause hour of delays from Bellevue to Renton
Three crashes occurred within approximately seven miles of each other on southbound I-405 Wednesday morning, from downtown Bellevue to north Renton.
WA ranks in top 10 for highest share of summer drunk driving crashes
A new study revealed the U.S. states with the highest share of summer drunk driving crashes, and Washington landed in the top 10.
MyNorthwest Weather
'Mainly mountain' thunderstorms could move west Friday into the weekend
Enjoy the late-summer sunshine this week, as thunderstorms could strike western Washington starting Friday into the weekend.
Firefighters make progress on wildfire near Mount Rainier's Sunrise Visitor Center
Firefighters are gaining ground on a wildfire burning near one of Mount Rainier's most popular destinations, the Sunrise Visitor Center.
Weather: This week brings nice, but shorter days as summer drifts away
Summer is still hanging on, but we’re starting to lose daylight pretty quickly now. We’re nearly two months past the summer solstice.
MyNorthwest Politics
Harger: You think Brian Heywood spends big? A caregivers union in Olympia outspent him on campaigns
The union SEIU 775 likes to note that The Seattle Times once compared it to Boeing and Microsoft and called it one of Olympia's most powerful players.
Uber Eats to pay $4.4M to more than 14,000 workers after violating Seattle's labor laws
More than 14,000 Uber Eats workers are set to receive a share of nearly $4.4 million under a settlement with Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards.
Hearing date set for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall effort
The move to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson from office was assigned to a King County Civil Superior Court judge on Tuesday.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Tacoma City Council to Join Regional Effort to Reduce Homelessness
Originally published on South Sound. In an effort to help reduce area homelessness, Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen recently presented the proposed Pierce County Unified Regional Approach to the Tacoma City Council during a study session. On Aug. 25, the council will consider a resolution to work with other Pierce County governments to launch the […]
New Indoor Soccer Venue Debuts in Olympia; League Registration Opens
Originally published on South Sound Business. Registration for the indoor soccer leagues of FC Olympia and its new indoor soccer venue, Oly Arena, has officially opened after a two-year hiatus. Programs will begin Sept. 21, and interested participants can sign up for co-ed adult leagues, women’s and men’s divisions, and youth programs. The Oly Arena […]
Lee & Associates Pacific Northwest Expands Retail Division
Originally published on 425 Business. Angela Oliveri, a veteran retail real estate adviser with nearly 30 years of experience representing landlords and tenants across the Western United States, recently joined Lee & Associates Pacific Northwest, along with her team, to grow the retail master brokerage and advisory-services platform. Oliveri joined Lee & Associates as a […]
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
Prince Harry emphasizes need to better apply veterans' skills during roundtable with service members
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prince Harry urged communities to better apply service members’ skills when they return to the workforce during an intimate gathering with U.S. veterans Wednesday night. “The world needs more heroes,” he told the roundtable. “And it’s not about creating more heroes because they already live among us. It’s about being able to […]
Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and small plane collide and crash; no word on possible injuries
CARLISLE, Penn. (AP) — A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a small plane collided in midair and crashed Wednesday evening, officials reported. It was not immediately clear whether anyone was hurt. The crash involving the Bell 407 helicopter, which had two people on board, and the Cessna 150 happened about 110 miles (170 kilometers) northwest […]
Invited media and military members held at gunpoint at Space Force base in California
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — Five news reporters and two members of the military who were invited to an event at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California were briefly detained at gunpoint by security officers who thought they were gate crashers, according to local news reports. The incident happened Monday ahead of an […]
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