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Photo: President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the 75th anniversary of NATO at the Andrew W. Mellon...
MyNorthwest and KIRO Newsradio staff

‘Bring it on:’ Washington officials react to Biden dropping out of the race

Washington officials have reacted to President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election.
2 years ago
Ted Buehner

Friday sets new record for consecutive 80-degree days in Western Washington

A record-breaking streak of 80 degrees or better in Seattle and much of the Western Washington interior is expected to reach 16 days Friday.
2 years ago
Photo: Police are looking for a Tacoma serial arsonist after a rash of fires. This photo is of a fi...
James Lynch

Tacoma police looking for serial arsonist after rash of fires endanger lives, property

Tacoma police are currently searching for a serial arsonist after a rash of fires in the area endangered lives and property.
2 years ago
Photo: Thousands of members of Boeing's Machinist Union met at T-Mobile Park Wednesday to decide wh...
James Lynch

Boeing machinists vote overwhelmingly to authorize a strike

Thousands of members of Boeing's Machinist Union met at T-Mobile Park Wednesday to decide whether to authorize a strike vote.
2 years ago
Image: Red and white reflective stripes are being added to Washington State Department of Transport...
Chris Sullivan

Going green isn’t what you think when it comes to WSDOT safety

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is tired of people plowing into trucks and is taking a green approach.
2 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Prepare for traffic: Sound Transit to close lane of I-5 south

Washington has two seasons: winter and construction. Sound Transit is going to close one lane on I-5 south.
2 years ago
Image: Kimberly Cheatle is the 27th director of the U.S. Secret Service. She has held the position ...
Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: The unlikely scapegoat in the Donald Trump assassination attempt

A Republican from Tennessee, said DEI was to blame for the tragedy that saw a gunman try to kill Donald Trump.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Edmonds standoff ends with 33-year-old man arrested

A Tacoma man is behind bars after a three-and-a-half-hour standoff with police on 80th Ave. W., in Edmonds on Monday.
2 years ago
The big blue flame first graced the Washington Natural Gas building in Seattle in 1964; it was take...
Feliks Banel

Feliks Banel: Icon extinguished as­­­ big blue flame neon sign leaves Seattle

A neon sign that was an iconic landmark burning high above Mercer Street in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood has found a new home.
2 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

Report: Whatcom County deaths of unhoused people on pace for record amount

More people are dying on the streets of Whatcom County. Opportunity Council said there have been 56 documented deaths this year.
2 years ago
Photo: The Washington State Patrol is cracking down on people who cut in ferry lines....
James Lynch

Don’t be that person: State troopers fine ferry line cutters $145

Have you ever been frustrated by a driver who cut in line at a ferry terminal? Now the Washington State Patrol is cracking down.
2 years ago
Photo: KIRO Newsradio is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its "newsradio" format with a special ...
MyNorthwest Staff

KIRO celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘newsradio’ format with special alumni broadcast

KIRO Newsradio is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its "newsradio" format with a special broadcast featuring several prominent alumni.
2 years ago
Photo: Police swarm Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood after shooting on July 3....
James Lynch

Police identify 2 girls who were with alleged Alderwood Mall shooter

There are new developments in last week's deadly shooting at Alderwood Mall. Jayda Woods-Johnson, 13, was killed.
2 years ago
Photo: Locals living along Aurora Avenue are dealing with yet another shooting in their neighborhoo...
James Lynch

‘Just senseless violence:’ Neighbors grapple with another shooting along Aurora

Locals living along Aurora Avenue are dealing with yet another shooting in their neighborhood as they call for an end to violence.
2 years ago
Photo: A brick was thrown at a truck on I-90 Tuesday morning. It could be the same man who threw a ...
Sam Campbell

I-90 brick-throwing suspect ‘could be’ same man who threw rocks at drivers in June

The man who threw a brick into a truck on I-90 Tuesday morning could be the same man in last month's attack on Rainier Avenue.
2 years ago
Photo: A shootout happened Saturday night, just after 3 a.m., near the corner of Aurora Avenue Nort...
James Lynch

Surveillance video captures shootout between rival pimps on Aurora

A shootout happened Saturday night, just after 3 a.m., near the corner of Aurora Avenue North and North 101st Street.
2 years ago
Photo: As the Republican National Convention prepares to kick off on Monday, speculation swirls ove...
Charlie Harger

Who will be Trump’s VP pick? Washington State GOP Chairman shares insights ahead of RNC

As the Republican National Convention prepares to kick off on Monday, speculation swirls over Trump's VP pick for the 2024 election.
2 years ago
Image: From left, Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Smith is seen in 2018, Washington's U.S. Dem...
Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan

Key Washington Democrat says Biden should exit the 2024 election race

Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Smith called for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2004 presidential election Monday.
2 years ago
Image: The Good To Go Flex Pass sticks to a car windshield with small Velcro tabs and can be switch...
Chris Sullivan

‘Convincing’ Good To Go! toll scam rears its ugly head

Scammers are at it again, trying to get your personal information with bogus scam text messages posing as Good To Go! toll reminders.
2 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Dangerous heat has arrived in Washington; highs in the 90s

After picture-perfect Fourth of July weather, sizzling temperatures have arrived and will hold on through the weekend.
2 years ago
Rows of books at the Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix are seen on Sept. 11, 2019....
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: One public library is now banning kids from entering

A public library in Idaho has officially banned kids from entering. It says it is make the change due to a new state law.
2 years ago
Photo: Airborne United Airlines’ DC-4 at Sea-Tac Airport on July 9, 1949....
Feliks Banel

Vintage photos: Sea-Tac Airport celebrates 75 years

While its origins as an airfield date back to the early months of World War II, the Port of Seattle is marking 75 years of Sea-Tac Airport.
2 years ago
Photo: People have found themselves in dangerous situations after selling items online through Face...
James Lynch

Selling online? Expert recommends safety tips following Seattle robbery

People have been robbed, assaulted and even killed after using online marketplaces. We gathered some tips to help keep you safe.
2 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Why we should feel sorry for giant, billion-dollar grocery chains

The good news is the rate of increase for grocery retailers is slowing down, while still being thoughtful about keeping the essentials in check.
2 years ago