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Independent investigation requested after woman falls critically ill at Thurston County Jail
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's 'impromptu boogie' with Seattle rapper draws public safety criticism
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'As if I'm some kind of grifter': We Heart Seattle founder fires back at state probe as Gee and Ursula press her on accountability
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Local photographer looks to take attention away from serial killer and put it back on his victims
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'We were the underdogs going in': Tacoma Little Leaguers stun Alabama in World Series opener
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'Too many people are dying': Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka lays out his proposed safer streets plan
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MyNorthwest News
Alaska Airlines announces nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris
Alaska Airlines is adding two new nonstop flights from Seattle to Europe.
Starbucks laying off more than 200 employees including those who declined Nashville move
Starbucks is laying off more than 200 employees – including those who declined to move to Nashville.
Family of missing Seattle hiker seeks community support after 3-month search
An endangered 21-year-old man from Seattle has been missing since May, and his family is asking the local community for support in the search.
Longview Police: Man arrested for masturbating outside daycare
A 46-year-old Longview man was arrested yesterday morning after police said he exposed himself and masturbated outside a local daycare.
Pike Place Market could reopen to vehicles Monday through Thursday, starting Oct. 1
Seattle wants to bring some vehicle traffic back to Pike Place Market this fall and winter.
Northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR 18 reopens after 4.5-hour DUI closure
The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound SR 18 reopened Thursday morning after a single-car collision blocked the roadway for nearly 4.5 hours.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'You failed if you weren't safe': KIRO hosts weigh in on Netflix doc alleging Boeing bypassed inspections
KIRO hosts analyze the Netflix documentary on Boeing's alleged inspection bypassing and its impact on safety culture.
'I'm tired of doing this every year': Gee, Ursula sound off on Seattle teachers' strike threat
Seattle educators voice frustrations over contract talks, warning of a potential strike if an agreement isn't reached soon.
Harger: A 17-year-old was convicted, locked up, released, and the allegations got worse. Now what?
He's 17 years old. He's already been through the juvenile justice system for serious crimes. But we know what happened next. He eventually got out.
'Your average 'I'm in a job that I don't like' complaints': KIRO host skeptical of Starbucks barista walkouts
Starbucks baristas walked off the job at multiple stores over the weekend, including one near the company's new Nashville headquarters.
'She's running for office and from accountability': Spike says ghosting DUI crash victim is a character issue for Tacoma House candidate
A Tacoma man whose truck was allegedly hit by Tacoma House candidate Krista Perez said no one contacted him for six days after the crash.
'It's all climate scam': Jake fires back after California becomes first state to regulate what tires you can buy
California has become the first state in the country to regulate replacement tires, which could eliminate 70% of the tires currently sold in the state.
Seattle Sports
Report: Seahawks sale to Khosla group clears a key last hurdle
The NFL finance and ownership policy committees voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend that the sale of the team be approved, according to Front Office Sports.
Report: Mariners to call up top prospect Kade Anderson
ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Thursday the Mariners plan to call up Kade Anderson, the top pitching prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline.
Brewers score 6 in 1st inning, beat Mariners 7-4 to take series
Garrett Mitchell and Gary Sánchez each hit two-run doubles during a six-run first inning, and the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers beat the Seattle Mariners 7-4 on Thursday.
Notebook: NFL complains about changes to TV ratings measurements
The NFL is upset about changes made by Nielsen in its methodology for measuring viewership for the upcoming season, calling them “rushed” and saying they will have a negative impact on sports.
What To Know: Changes for the 2026 college football season
A new college football season brings plenty of hopes, discussion and changes. Here are the most notable offseason developments to know about before the games begin.
Report: Former Seahawks RB to enter college transfer portal
T.J. Harden is going back to school after a court ruling. Recently signed Seahawks RB Anthony Hankerson could do the same.
Seattle Red
RNC opens free convention ticket lottery to any Washington voter who applies
The RNC's first midterm convention in Dallas opens free tickets to any Washington voter who applies, and the party says WA-03 is now in play.
‘Enough already’: Nextdoor thread erupts over Seattle homeless camps under Mayor Katie Wilson
Seattle residents say homeless encampments are returning to parks and playgrounds under Mayor Katie Wilson.
Judge hears Puyallup wrestler’s plea for protection from male opponents
A federal judge in Tacoma heard arguments Tuesday over whether Kallie Keeler can be guaranteed female-only opponents after an alleged assault.
King County sees its highest number of weekly overdose deaths since the start of summer
Weekly overdose deaths in King County just reached their highest number since Memorial Day. One of the victims was a 15-year-old girl.
Tech CEO asks why Seattle City Council votes are almost always unanimous, even after warnings
Keith McCall says Seattle councilmembers warn about the deficit and rising taxes, then approve them anyway, nearly always without one dissenting vote.
EPA begins property-by-property hazardous material removal in Spokane fire zone
EPA Region 10 Administrator Emma Pokon details the free household hazardous material removal underway across Spokane County's fire-damaged properties.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR 18 reopens after 4.5-hour DUI closure
The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound SR 18 reopened Thursday morning after a single-car collision blocked the roadway for nearly 4.5 hours.
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.
MyNorthwest Weather
Pinpoint Alert for Saturday thunderstorm threat across Washington
There's potential for lightning in the mountains and even in some lowland locations, with the threat to those outdoors as well as the potential for lightning strikes to start new fires.
'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.
MyNorthwest Politics
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson responds to recall effort against her as hearing date approaches
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson addressed reporters Wednesday who asked about the recall petition filed against her while speaking about an unrelated executive order.
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.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
What’s Happening in the Northwest in September
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. There’s more to look forward to in late August beyond the return of pumpkin lattes, if you can believe it. Starbucks’ fall menu drops Aug. 25 this year, by the way. But this is also the season of carnivals, festivals and plenty of community events to enjoy! Here’s […]
Where the Buffalo Roam: Inside Utah’s Wild Bison Roundup
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. × Expand Discover Davis Bison on Antelope Island State Park, Utah 9-10 SG1191 Bison aren’t exactly abundant in the Southwest. Roadrunners, rattlesnakes, coyotes, enough lizards to populate a small Jurassic Park? Sure. But herds of enormous, shaggy bison thundering freely across the desert? Not as much. Unless you […]
How to Spend Labor Day Weekend in the Southwest
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. × Expand Hotel Adeline Labor Day might mean a day off, but in the Southwest, it certainly doesn’t mean a day of doing nothing. The long weekend is packed with reasons to get out and play, whether that means a pool party, film festivals or even celebrating Swiss heritage […]
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
Jurors hear 'Keffe D' say his nephew fired fatal shots at Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jurors on Thursday heard Duane “Keffe D” Davis tell detectives in 2008 that his nephew Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur. Davis, who said in the interview that he was also in the car with Anderson is accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of the 25-year-old […]
Investigators probe a dramatic midair crash as a landing plane hits hovering police helicopter
CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — Investigators are working to understand why a small plane veered to the side while landing at a rural airport and crashed into a hovering Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, a federal official said Thursday. Aaron McCarter, investigator-in-charge with the National Transportation Safety Board, said there is not an immediate explanation for Wednesday’s […]
California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmaker Aisha Wahab secured victory Thursday in a special election to serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s House term, which ends in January. Swalwell, a Democrat who was running for California governor, ended his campaign and resigned from Congress in April after he was accused of sexual assault […]
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