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MyNorthwest News
Ghost tour, pumpkin chucking, free music and more: Your guide to fall fun this weekend in the Seattle area
Find live music, a ghost tour, free festivals and more fall fun in the Seattle area this weekend.
Federal Prosecutor Tom Wales killing remains an active investigation, Crime Stoppers says
Nearly 25 years after Seattle federal prosecutor Tom Wales was shot in his Queen Anne home, investigators are still working the case.
King County Sheriff’s Office to host gun buyback in Burien Saturday
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) will host a gun buyback in Burien Saturday, Oct. 17.
Man accused of $600,000 SNAP fraud returned to WA after fleeing to India
A man accused of diverting about $600,000 in federal food assistance benefits for personal gain has been returned to Washington.
Flames engulf Tumwater apartment complex across the street from fire department
A fire at an apartment complex in Tumwater has been upgraded to a two-alarm fire.
Review finds nearly $17 million shortfall at King County homelessness agency
Seattle and King County taxpayers face a nearly $17 million bill to cover a funding shortfall at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'An expensive little trip': Gee and Ursula say parking costs already sting as mayor's budget proposes higher tax
Gee and Ursula react to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed budget, which would raise the commercial parking tax to 17%.
Costco’s new $2.99 apple pie sundae has arrived in Seattle. We tried it
Costco’s new vanilla apple pie sundae, a limited-time fall treat, is rolling out at select food courts nationwide, and I got one of the first tastes.
Ursula: Allowing a trans student to race against girls in Camas only fuels hate toward the trans community
About a dozen girls on the Camas High School cross-country team refused to race this week because a transgender teammate was competing in the girls' division.
‘I’d give her a failing grade’: Jake and Spike assess Katie Wilson’s leadership after Seattle shootings, public safety concerns
Mayor Katie Wilson discusses recent violence and public safety measures following two homicides near Kerry Park in Seattle.
Ask Ursula: How to tell a friend you’re tired of being her therapist
Dear Ursula, I have a really good friend who I feel is taking advantage of my kindness. My friend and I have known each other since high school, and we're now in our 40s.
Harger: Phoenix issues a building permit in 6 weeks. Seattle takes 8 months. Washington needs a shot clock
In Phoenix, a builder who wants to put up new homes gets a permit in about six weeks. In Seattle, it takes about eight months.
Seattle Sports
Seahawks not considering QB change amid Darnold’s struggles
Sam Darnold will remain Seattle's QB1 despite his recent rash of turnovers, coach Mike Macdonald told Brock and Salk.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold: Turnovers ‘not fair’ to defense
Darnold took responsibility for Seattle's loss to Denver after throwing his seventh interception in four games.
Wyman’s takeaways from Seahawks’ OT loss to Denver
Three things that stood out to former NFL linebacker Dave Wyman.
Stacy Rost: Seahawks’ faltering offense is a multi-layered issue
Seattle has shown problems in multiple spots, which includes the turnovers of quarterback Sam Darnold.
Recap: Broncos beat Seahawks in OT on game-winning FG
Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold’s pass in overtime and Wil Lutz kicked a 53-yard field goal to win it.
Seahawks Instant Reaction: Offense struggles in OT loss to Denver
The voices of Seattle Sports weigh in on the Seahawks' 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos.
Seattle Red
Jim Walsh: Shady left-wing PAC traced to a Yakima UPS Store sends misleading I-638 flier to voters as ballots hit mailboxes
A Yakima PAC backed by Seattle’s INATAI Foundation is mailing central Washington voters false claims about I-638, the initiative protecting girls’ sports.
‘That’s insane’: GOP lawmaker destroys Reykdal for fighting a federal tax credit nearly every Washington student could use
Rep. Travis Couture’s eight-page letter tears into Chris Reykdal’s push to keep Washington out of the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit.
‘A new low’: Braun rejects Gluesenkamp Perez’s attacks over fatal incident
State Sen. John Braun (R-Centralia) called out Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez over her attacks about Braun's response to a deadly accident at a plant he owned.
Rantz: Want to repeal the Washington income tax? Don’t be tricked. Make sure you vote this way
A Yes vote on I-645 repeals Washington’s income tax. Unions have raised $7.8 million to save it, and one Democrat wants to tax incomes as low as $250,000.
Signature challenged or ballot damaged? Here’s how Washington voters make sure their November 3 vote still counts
Washington ballots are out. Know the deadlines for mail and drop boxes, how to fix a damaged ballot or signature, and the key races, from I-645 to WA-3.
Katie Wilson’s ‘no major new revenue’ budget hikes the tax on every paid parking stall in Seattle
Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget would raise Seattle’s commercial parking tax to 17%, pushing total taxes on paid stalls to 27.55% amid her affordability pitch.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Semitruck makes unsafe lane change, causing crash involving Auburn police vehicle
A semitruck made an unsafe lane change, causing two cars to crash, one of which was an Auburn Police Department vehicle.
Car rolls onto roof in 3-vehicle crash on northbound I-5 near Mercer Street; 1 lane blocked
A Thursday morning rollover crash involving three vehicles is blocking one right lane of northbound I-5 north of Mercer Street.
Bellevue Way reopens after deadly crash; delays on I-90 and I-405
The eastbound and westbound I-90 ramps at Bellevue Way SE have reopened after a fatal crash early Thursday morning.
MyNorthwest Weather
Strengthening El Niño boosts odds of warmer Pacific Northwest winter
El Niño is strengthening, raising concerns about a warmer winter and less mountain snow in the Pacific Northwest.
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake shakes North Bend area just before Great ShakeOut drill
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck near North Bend Wednesday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed.
Hear an emergency alert Thursday? It’s the Great ShakeOut drill
This Thursday, Oct. 15, is the worldwide Great ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill. Over 1.5 million in Washington have already registered to participate in this annual drill.
MyNorthwest Politics
Review finds nearly $17 million shortfall at King County homelessness agency
Seattle and King County taxpayers face a nearly $17 million bill to cover a funding shortfall at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.
‘It is an extraction machine’: 24-year-old state House candidate takes aim at Puget Sound Energy
A 24-year-old candidate for the state House wants communities to replace Puget Sound Energy with public utility districts.
Harger: Gov. Ferguson won't let the income tax drop below $1 million. A payroll tax could start at $125,000
Last week, Gov. Bob Ferguson made a promise on Facebook. "I've said it before many times, and will say it again, I will veto any attempt by the Legislature to lower the threshold below a million dollars."
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
ICE pursuit in Houston that broke a man's leg targeted a suspect who died years ago, family says
HOUSTON (AP) — A federal immigration vehicle slammed into a Houston construction worker and broke his leg while pursuing a man who apparently died years ago, his family said Friday, raising questions about why the operation took place at all. The worker, 48-year-old Miguel Parra Hernandez of Mexico, remains hospitalized with multiple leg fractures and […]
Amputations and cancer treatment delays: Lawmakers hear testimony on Mississippi prison healthcare
From prisoners suffering amputations due to diabetes to a mother taking desperate measures to help her incarcerated son treat his debilitating pain, Mississippi lawmakers on Thursday heard stunning testimony in a more than three-hour hearing about inadequate healthcare in state prisons. Lawmakers presiding over a joint meeting of the House and Senate Public Health and […]
Trump casts doubt on press secretary Zacharia's future
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that his new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, might not stay on the job much longer. “I told her, ‘I think you’re better off being happy,’” Trump said. He also noted that Zacharia had been treated “very unfairly” by the press and said that he’d told her […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
Meier and the co-authors conducted a 10-year trial measuring outcomes of over 300 patients treated with CyberKnife across 21 centers.
Know what you're eating: Why choosing organic matters
In a world of crowded grocery aisles and endless labels, one designation cuts through the noise with a guarantee you can trust: USDA Organic.
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.