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Sound Transit 1-Line replaced by shuttle buses this week in the south end
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'These are husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, daughters': Spike calls for honesty about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
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Man arrested for arson in connection with Spokane Valley brush fire
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'This isn't just about health': Spike warns Seattle's unlicensed food vendors are hurting businesses playing by the rules
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Firefighters make progress on wildfire near Mount Rainier's Sunrise Visitor Center
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Hiker, dog chased by black bear on trail near Lake Whatcom
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MyNorthwest News
Two Seattle farmers' markets ranked in top 5 out of 1,500 U.S. markets
Two Seattle farmers' markets were ranked in the top 10 in the country after a Holidu study evaluated more than 1,500 markets across the U.S.
These were the most booked Seattle restaurants in the height of summer
As summer winds down, OpenTable took a look back at the most booked restaurants in July.
'A Swiss cheese system': Critics rally at Seattle City Hall against surveillance cameras
Flock Safety is tightening safeguards as opponents rally against surveillance cameras in King County on Monday.
Amber Alert issued for 7-month-old baby missing from Vancouver, WSP seeking 37-year-old suspect
A 7-month-old baby was reported missing Sunday morning in Vancouver, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) reported.
Deputies rescue driver after car goes into water on Kitsap County's Beach Drive
A car landed in the water on Beach Drive in Kitsap County early Monday morning, requiring the driver to be rescued by Kitsap County Sheriff's Office deputies.
Olalla woman registers .40 BAC after crashing car into ditch in Kitsap County
An Olalla woman crashed her car into a ditch in Kitsap County on Sunday and later blew a .40 BAC.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'It's time we do something': Spike calls for legislative action on spay-neuter costs after 80 cats overwhelm Tacoma shelters
Tacoma shelters are overwhelmed with cats. Spike O'Neill calls for legislative action to improve rescue efforts and reduce spay-neuter expenses.
'Doesn't this feel almost satirical?': Jake questions Renton covering its already inactive Flock cameras
Renton's decision to bag Flock cameras raises questions about their future and public safety. Jake and Spike question if the move is justified or overkill.
'A little outside the bounds of credulity': Curley questions who's behind the Katie Wilson recall effort
According to John Curley, Seattle has been here before, and history isn't on the recall petition's side to remove Katie Wilson from office.
Harger: Auburn Police arrested five shoplifters at Fred Meyer and booked them into jail. Here's why that matters more than you think
Last year, Kroger closed the Fred Meyer in Kent, about 10 minutes from the Auburn location, citing "a steady rise in theft and a challenging regulatory environment."
'Is it a revolution?': KIRO host probes housing shift as Seattle leads nation in pending home sales decline
Seattle just posted the biggest drop in pending home sales of any major city in the country.
'We want to hear the results': Gee, Ursula say millionaires' tax needs accountability as new estimate adds $400M to projections
Washington's millionaires' tax could bring in $3.1 billion in its first budget cycle, roughly $400 million more than lawmakers initially projected.
Seattle Sports
Now healthy, Seahawks TE Barner enters Year 3 feeling ‘my best’
AJ Barner had surgery in February to repair an ankle issue that lingered over his first two NFL seasons.
Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon says lucrative contract won’t change him
“I’ll always be cheap with it, but I’m going to take care of the guys for sure.”
The ‘huge ceiling’ of M’s prospect Lazaro Montes is about more than his power
The ability to hit home runs is why Lazaro Montes has gained so much attention, but Double-A Arkansas broadcaster Steven Davis points out that the highly-ranked prospect is aiming higher.
NFC West Check-In: Injury updates on stars for Rams and 49ers
Rams stars Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett are dealing with minor injuries, while 49ers tight end George Kittle hopes to return from his Achilles injury by Week 1.
‘It’s a win-win’ – Seahawks, Witherspoon make record-setting deal official
The three-time Pro Bowl cornerback is now officially under contract with Seattle through 2031.
UW, WSU, Seattle U will play in Seattle Holiday Classic hoops doubleheader
The Seattle Holiday Classic will see the WSU Cougars face Seattle U, followed by the UW Huskies vs. Baylor on Dec. 19 at Climate Pledge Arena.
Seattle Red
Deputies at wedding bust thief who allegedly stole DJ gear, Capri Suns
Off duty Jefferson County deputies at a wedding identified and arrested a theft suspect after the DJ's equipment, beer, soda and Capri Suns all vanished.
KOMO staff vote to kick SAG-AFTRA union out of the newsroom
KOMO News on-air staff voted to decertify SAG-AFTRA, ending union representation at the Sinclair-owned Seattle station after a Right to Work-backed push.
Judge delivers another blow to prediction market Kalshi’s operations in WA
The popular prediction market Kalshi suffered another loss in a Washington state court and must set up geofencing technology, a judge ruled.
Jay Inslee mocked as ‘circus clown’ for calling Washington income tax repeal a ‘tax break’
Jay Inslee called repealing Washington's new income tax a tax break for hedge fund millionaires. Critics quickly noted the tax has not collected a dollar yet.
Federal judge carves out new exceptions for Idaho abortion law in appalling display of judicial overreach
A federal judge has decided to legislate from the bench and add new exceptions to Idaho's abortion law, which was already on the ballot this November.
Rantz Exclusive: Washington issued, then rescinded license plate spelling out the Trump ’86 47′ Trump threat
Washington’s Department of Licensing issued a personalized plate that spells out “86 47,” the phrase a federal grand jury has treated as a coded call to kill President Donald Trump. It drove around north Seattle for four months before anyone at the agency took a second look at it and finally rescinded it. The plate […]
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Prepare for another weekend of major construction on three roadways
Travelers in the Puget Sound region should prepare for delays and road closures this weekend as construction takes place across I-405, SR 99, and I-5.
25-year-old man arrested after climbing, hanging from I-5 overpass near Everett
A 25-year-old man was arrested after climbing and hanging from an I-5 overpass near Everett, prompting officials to shut down all lanes in the area.
All lanes of SR 18 reopen after semi-truck, motorcycle collision near Tiger Mountain
All lanes of SR 18 near Tiger Mountain have reopened after a semi-truck and motorcycle collision.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
SEA flights delayed, canceled as Hawaii recovers from Hurricane Lala
Flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are delayed or canceled as airlines work to recover from the storm that swept across Hawaii over the weekend.
More wildfire smoke likely to sweep into western Washington
With the wildfire season likely to extend well into September, another change in the winds can sweep even more smoke across western Washington.
MyNorthwest Politics
'A little outside the bounds of credulity': Curley questions who's behind the Katie Wilson recall effort
According to John Curley, Seattle has been here before, and history isn't on the recall petition's side to remove Katie Wilson from office.
'You see a donkey, you see an elephant, we want people to see an owl': Nirvana's Krist Novoselic pitches his Cascade Party
Krist Novoselic is best known as the bassist of Nirvana, but has built a second life in politics, one that has led him to chair the Cascade Party
'She does not have a better window': Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle clashes with Mayor Wilson over Bite of Seattle response
Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson does not have a better read on public safety than the council.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Mason EDC Announces Executive Director Transition
Originally published on South Sound Business. The Mason County Economic Development Council announced Friday that Executive Director Kevin Shutty will resign from his position at the end of August after accepting a new position outside the organization. The Mason EDC board of directors appointed Karin Leaf as interim executive director. Currently business development manager, she […]
Reality Series 'Married at First Sight' Puts a Spotlight on Issaquah Tree Farm
Originally published on 425. A tree farm near Issaquah is in the national spotlight after serving as a filming location for Season 20 of the Peacock reality series “Married at First Sight.” Trinity Tree Farm, located near Squak Mountain east of the East Renton Highlands, hosted four of the season’s seven weddings when production took […]
Former News Tribune Building Has New Owner
Originally published on South Sound Business. The former home of The News Tribune has changed hands. According to The News Tribune, the 13-acre Tacoma property was sold for $55 million to a Denver-based company affiliated with Los Angeles investment firm Ares Management. The seller was an affiliate of Kent-based Davis Property & Investment. After purchasing […]
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
The Latest: Last-minute talks seek to stop US tariffs on Canadian goods
Relations between the U.S. and Canada could deteriorate further at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday if Trump goes ahead with his plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. The two countries are seeking a truce on the new taxes as the deadline approaches. The fate of the Gaza ceasefire remains unclear after […]
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers — the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence — who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship. The San Francisco-based company says ChatGPT for Teens, which launches Tuesday, is tailored for kids aged […]
Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has been taking credit for new federal data that shows U.S. prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% from a year ago, the steepest year-over-year drop since 1963. The plunging prices, the White House said, resulted from the Republican president’s “most favored nation” drug […]
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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.