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Ghost tour, pumpkin chucking, free music and more: Your guide to fall fun this weekend in the Seattle area
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Federal Prosecutor Tom Wales killing remains an active investigation, Crime Stoppers says
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King County Sheriff’s Office to host gun buyback in Burien Saturday
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'An expensive little trip': Gee and Ursula say parking costs already sting as mayor's budget proposes higher tax
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Man accused of $600,000 SNAP fraud returned to WA after fleeing to India
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Flames engulf Tumwater apartment complex across the street from fire department
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3 children, teacher killed in shooting at Oregon elementary school; suspect killed by community member
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MyNorthwest Politics
Review finds nearly $17 million shortfall at King County homelessness agency
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MyNorthwest Weather
Strengthening El Niño boosts odds of warmer Pacific Northwest winter
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KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Costco’s new $2.99 apple pie sundae has arrived in Seattle. We tried it
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MyNorthwest News
Bus crash in Canada leaves 3 dead and multiple people injured, police say
Three people are dead and multiple people are injured following a fire involving two transit buses in the Canadian city of Calgary, police said.
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.
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.
Beloved Seattle pizzeria to close after more than 16 years
The Independent Pizzeria in Seattle’s Madison Park neighborhood will close permanently Friday, Oct. 16, after more than 16 years serving the community.
Man hospitalized after shooting at Puyallup apartment complex
A 30-year-old man was transported to the hospital in serious condition following a shooting at the Canyon Park Apartments in Puyallup last night.
2 bystanders rescue driver after SUV crashes into tree in Puyallup
Two bystanders rescued a driver from a small, burning SUV after it crashed into a tree and caught fire Wednesday night in Puyallup.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
Gee: Wait, what?! Man buys box at estate sale, finds 6 live grenades
I’ve heard of people finding some pretty interesting things at estate sales. Old furniture, expensive jewelry, or rare collectibles, but six live hand grenades?
‘Why are we trying to preserve the system at all?’: Gee and Ursula question Greek life after UW fraternity rape lawsuit
Gee Scott calls for an end to the Greek system after a lawsuit against the University of Washington rehashed a 2022 rape incident.
Seattle Sports
Wyman’s takeaways from Seahawks’ OT loss vs 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.
Darnold INT dooms Seahawks in 17-14 OT loss to Broncos
Seattle rallied from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit, but Sam Darnold's interception in overtime set up Denver's game-winning field goal.
Kraken fall short to Lightning 4-3 in OT
Seattle had its winning streak snapped at three games on Victor Hedman's goal in extra time.
Seattle Red
Jaime Herrera Beutler calls her old congressional seat a jump ball as John Braun leads Marie Perez in new poll
A new poll shows John Braun edging Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in WA-3, and Jaime Herrera Beutler says progressive anger at the incumbent could swing the race.
Seattle’s business tax bill hit $1.65 billion as progressives stacked three new levies on employers in five years
Seattle business taxes jumped 150% since 2016 while other taxpayers saw 49%. Three progressive-era levies shifted the bill as jobs left the city for Bellevue.
The $85 billion railroad mega-merger that could quietly steer cargo away from Seattle and Tacoma ports to California
BNSF says an $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger would steer cargo to California and hurt the ports of Seattle and Tacoma.
WA Republican chairman Jim Walsh says the Snohomish ballot typo should make voters question whether the county’s voter rolls are clean
Washington GOP Chairman Jim Walsh says the ‘Genereal Election’ typo on 535,000 Snohomish County ballot envelopes raises doubts about the county’s voter rolls.
Everett board member said he held ‘animus’ toward a Bible program; now the district pays $275,000 and apologizes
Everett Public Schools settled LifeWise Academy’s lawsuit, agreeing to pay $275,000, post a public apology and send its board to religious liberty training.
Rantz Exclusive: Tacoma prosecutors declined 52% of the misdemeanor cases they reviewed, as half their prosecutor jobs are empty
Tacoma officers say city prosecutors decline misdemeanor arrests, many on body cam, over staffing. The city admits half its prosecutor jobs are vacant.
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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
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.
Late-summer warmth returns to Seattle before cooldown this weekend
The weather on Thursday and Friday is going to offer a taste of late summer with plenty of sunshine.
MyNorthwest Politics
‘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."
‘Wanting to clean up the city is now a right-wing thing’: Reason reporter questions state probe of We Heart Seattle
A reason.com reporter said critics view the founder of We Heart Seattle as a right-wing figure as the group faces a state investigation.
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
Trump increased investments in drugmakers that benefited from Medicare exemptions, Democrats say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Investments in pharmaceutical companies made on behalf of President Donald Trump increased significantly after he returned to the White House last year, with his portfolio adding millions of dollars in stock in firms that benefited from a Republican-backed law that shields certain medications from Medicare price negotiations, according to a report from […]
Hot, windy weather stoke brush fires spark in Southern California, power turned off for many
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Several brush fires were burning in Southern California on Friday, stoked by hot, windy weather that’s led to some evacuations and tens of thousands of people in the state waking up in the dark after their electricity was turned off. A rapidly spreading blaze in Malibu, a coastal town west of […]
New England's having an 'elite' year, but there's fall foliage elsewhere, too
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Kyle Cotner knew nothing about fall foliage when he trolled his White House colleagues in 2007, telling them he was an expert despite having grown up in Florida. When autumn rolled around, he kept up the bit, sending out weekly newsletters with foliage statistics and information to a handful of co-workers. […]
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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.