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'Needs to be improved': Report targets gaps in WA's involuntary treatment system
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3 WA school districts prepare to sue state over funding
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California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires
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‘Who gets to question whether a girl is a girl?’: Gee and Ursula expect legal fight as Seattle School Board weighs suing over I-638
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Puget Sound condo market swings in buyers’ favor
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Second suspect pleads not guilty in crash that killed Deejay Tuiasosopo
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MyNorthwest News
SR 167 overnight closure kicks off week of roadwork in western WA
There is one full closure on Monday evening on SR 167 through Renton that drivers will need to pay attention to and seek alternate routes.
4 Democratic-backed Supreme Court candidates win; Republican-backed candidate narrowly leads
Four Democratic-backed candidates have won their races for the Washington Supreme Court, while the fifth race remains uncalled.
Light the World Giving Machines support local charities: Where to find them around Puget Sound
Shoppers can help provide meals, housing support, and medical assistance through Giving Machines making stops across the Puget Sound.
Adam Smith wins reelection over Doug Basler in WA-9 race
Democratic incumbent Adam Smith won reelection over Republican challenger Doug Basler in Washington’s 9th Congressional District.
Kim Schrier wins fifth term, defeats Spencer Meline in WA-8 race
Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier has defeated Republican Spencer Meline in the race for Washington’s 8th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
New civil liberties audit urges stronger safeguards at Seattle’s Real Time Crime Center
A new civil liberties audit urged stronger safeguards at Seattle’s Real Time Crime Center, identifying gaps in several rules.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘This feels like very bad news’: Jake questions Seattle’s NBA expansion chances after Ferguson’s latest meeting with Adam Silver
Gov. Bob Ferguson's meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver raises concerns about Seattle's chances for a SuperSonics return.
‘You can’t budget your rent’: Gee challenges budgeting advice as WA tops the nation in estimated grocery spending
Washington residents face high grocery costs, raising questions over traditional budgeting advice. Explore the financial implications.
Harger: Kids danced at Seattle Center’s Diwali festival. 2 men showed up with racist signs
Saturday at the Seattle Center Armory, kids were dancing on stage at Diwali. Then two men walked in with American flags. One sign used a slur for Indian people.
‘The prices here are outrageous’: Gee and Ursula discuss Seattle dining costs as her favorite restaurant closes
Ursula's favorite Seattle restaurant is closing, and Gee Scott sees a broader problem behind the struggles facing local dining spots: higher prices.
‘It’s outrageous’: KIRO hosts say rising airfares are putting family visits out of reach
Rising airfares are making family visits harder to afford, KIRO hosts describe the tension between travel costs and spending time with relatives.
‘Paychecks just gone’: Jake and Spike question Seattle’s business costs as Homegrown prepares to close
Homegrown’s impending closure prompted Jake and Spike to question how restaurant owners can survive rising labor and food costs in Seattle.
Seattle Sports
Breakdown: Where Seahawks’ NFC West title, playoff odds now stand
At the midway point of the NFL season, here's a look at Seattle's division title and playoff chances.
Seahawks’ draft pick of JSN started a run on WRs; he’s clearly been the best
Here's a look at how JSN and the three receivers drafted immediately after him stack up through three-plus seasons.
Seahawks Injury Updates: Sam Darnold could return after bye
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald discussed the statuses of several injured players, including Sam Darnold and Leonard Williams.
NFL reinstates WR Brandon Aiyuk to 49ers after he left team last year
The league removed Aiyuk from the reserve/left squad list on Monday and gave the 49ers a two-week exemption before they need to add him to the 53-man roster.
Cards WR Michael Wilson, QB Gardner Minshew suffered serious injuries vs Seahawks
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson is out for the year because of a fracture in his neck, and QB Gardner Minshew's season may also be over.
Rams’ Puka Nacua expected to go on IR with knee, toe injuries
The star wide receiver was hurt on his final touch in the Rams' Week 9 win over the Commanders.
Seattle Red
Socialist mayors to lead LA, D.C., NYC, Seattle as Trump warns of ‘disaster’
President Trump is sounding the alarm bells over the rise of socialist leaders in many of America's major cities such as Seattle, New York, and Los Angeles.
Oregon’s gun permit fight is still alive, and Northwest gun owners need to know where it stands
The Oregon Supreme Court still hasn’t ruled on Measure 114. HB 4145 pushed the gun permit and magazine ban to 2028. Here’s what applies today.
KCRHA head resigns weeks after external review found $16.7M unrecoverable funding
The embattled CEO of KCRHA Kelly Kinnison announced her resignation weeks after an audit found almost $17 million in unrecoverable funds.
WA Rep. Adam Smith seeks Republican support to override Trump vetoes in next Congress
Rep. Adam Smith is hoping Democrats can receive bipartisan support from Republicans over the next two years to override Trump's veto power.
Parental rights org celebrates passage of girls’ sports protection measures
Ballot measures protecting the integrity of girls' sports passed in several states across the country and support transcended the left-right divide.
WA, Oregon join lawsuit over Medicaid work requirements
Attorneys general from WA and Oregon have joined Minnesota and New Mexico in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over welfare reform passed last year.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
SR 167 overnight closure kicks off week of roadwork in western WA
There is one full closure on Monday evening on SR 167 through Renton that drivers will need to pay attention to and seek alternate routes.
Archival photos reveal the destruction of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed on Nov. 7, 1940, just four months after its grand opening in July.
Aurora Bridge reopens in both directions after Friday morning crash
Both directions of the Aurora Bridge have reopened following a crash Friday morning.
MyNorthwest Weather
Record warmth possible this week before heavier rain reaches western Washington
This week’s weather is going to feel usually mild. The average high temperature in mid-November across much of western Washington is in the lower 50s.
Pinpoint Alert: Brace for heavy rains, strong winds on Saturday night
November weather is kicking up in the Northwest. We have several stormy periods ahead, with the strongest winds of the season so far arriving Saturday night.
Rain and blustery winds return to western Washington as weather systems line up
The first few days of November were dry, but the weather's turn will help preserve this month’s reputation as the year's wettest.
MyNorthwest Politics
4 Democratic-backed Supreme Court candidates win; Republican-backed candidate narrowly leads
Four Democratic-backed candidates have won their races for the Washington Supreme Court, while the fifth race remains uncalled.
Adam Smith wins reelection over Doug Basler in WA-9 race
Democratic incumbent Adam Smith won reelection over Republican challenger Doug Basler in Washington’s 9th Congressional District.
Kim Schrier wins fifth term, defeats Spencer Meline in WA-8 race
Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier has defeated Republican Spencer Meline in the race for Washington’s 8th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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
Anthropic seeks valuation of about $1.3 trillion when it becomes a publicly traded company
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is looking for an approximately $1.3 trillion valuation in an initial public offering despite new questions about the massive amounts of money flowing into the sector. The company behind the Claude chatbot said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday that it will sell 825 million shares priced between $70 and $78 […]
John Thune seeks another term as Senate Republican leader as the party reckons with election losses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans will meet Tuesday for a “robust conversation” on their future and to decide whether to keep South Dakota Sen. John Thune as their leader, just a week after steep losses in the midterm elections that cost them their majority. Thune is expected to be reelected, given that he remains popular […]
House Republicans are choosing their next leader as they prepare to be in the minority
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans will move Tuesday to select their leader in the minority after a brutal drubbing at the polls, with the two candidates being House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio. The lawmakers are gathering in the morning for a vote expected in the […]
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'The cold snap doesn't create the problem': Home Comfort Alliance releases 2026 Seattle furnace cost guide
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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