MyNW Newsletter
Julia Dallas
Bellingham man charged with conspiring to commit murder in connection with BC school shooting
A 30-year-old man from Bellingham was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with a BC school shooting.4 hours ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson disputes SPD account of delayed Bite of Seattle shooting briefing
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is disputing a Seattle police account that her deputy mayor instructed police to delay a public briefing following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.6 hours ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: King County’s homelessness agency couldn’t find $13 million. Its records officer says she couldn’t see the CEO’s emails
We spend a lot of time in this region arguing and complaining about homelessness. So I'll offer one idea to make it better: Shut KCRHA down and build something new, with accountability baked in three ways.8 hours ago
Luke Duecy
Washington State Ferries still face lingering disruptions after 23 engineers call out sick
Washington State Ferries is dealing with lingering disruptions Tuesday after 23 engine-room employees called in sick Monday, leaving 13 of the system’s 18 vessels out of service.10 hours ago
Chris Sullivan
Northbound Revive I-5 enters final stretch as key on-ramp prepares to reopen
South Lake Union and Capitol Hill drivers are about to get their northbound I-5 access back, as the state pushes toward the end of Revive I-5.11 hours ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Do they want them to have free speech?’: Mason County sheriff argues oversight law threatens elected sheriffs’ rights
The Mason County sheriff said a state law concerning sheriffs’ professional standards gives a commission too much power over elected officials.1 day ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle taxes grew 172% since 2013, far outpacing jobs and population, report finds
Seattle’s tax collections have grown far faster than the city’s population, employment, and inflation over the past decade, according to new economic analysis.1 day ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Will anyone lose their job over the WSF ‘sick-out’?
I'm watching the Washington State Ferries sick-out from a safe distance, shaking my head. The question on everyone's mind: what are they going to do about this?1 day ago
Luke Duecy
‘Not the way to address those issues’: Ferguson expects ferry service to resume tomorrow amid apparent engineer sick-out
Chaos is gripping Washington ferries Monday with major ferry runs canceled and thousands of passengers left stranded amid what appears to be a widespread sick-out by ferry engineers.1 day ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Shame on Fred Meyer, shame on Kroger’: Ursula demands consequences if pregnancy allegations are true
Allegations that two pregnant Fred Meyer workers were denied accommodations and ultimately fired drew sharp criticism from Gee and Ursula.1 day ago
MyNorthwest Staff
18-year-old charged with murder in Skyway shooting death of Coast Guard officer
An 18-year-old Covington man is now charged with second-degree murder in the August shooting death of Coast Guard Lt. Connor Overstreet.4 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Key parts of Washington sheriff standards law blocked; state plans to appeal
A judge permanently blocked key parts of Washington’s new sheriff standards law Friday after temporarily blocking it earlier this year.4 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘A $13 million mistake’: Ursula blasts Seattle’s ‘ineptitude’ after major SPD payroll error
More than 900 SPD employees received excess back pay totaling approximately $13.1 million after the city used incorrect wage rates.4 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Costco faces federal lawsuit accusing retailer of selling products linked to child and forced labor
Costco is facing a new federal lawsuit in Oregon accusing the retailer of selling hundreds of products linked to child and forced labor.4 days ago
Ted Buehner
Western Washington eyes a sunny fall weekend
This weekend’s weather will be about as good as it gets for early October.4 days ago
Tim Hohl
Chelan Hills Fire suspect pleads not guilty, bail cut in half
A 19-year-old man arrested in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills Fire has pleaded not guilty to all nine felony charges against him.5 days ago
Luke Duecy
Political credit before public safety? Inside Mayor Katie Wilson’s gun violence strategy, disputed quotes and stakeholder concerns
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s gun violence plan raises questions about disputed quotes and transparency.5 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
SPEEA members approve Boeing contracts with 10% raises after rejecting earlier offer
Members of SPEEA’s Professional and Technical bargaining units ratified Boeing's four-year contract offers Thursday, securing 10% wage increases effective Friday.5 days ago
Jason Sutich
2 accused of posing as U.S. Marshals during home invasion arrested in WA, CA
Washington U.S. Marshals arrested two suspects Monday who allegedly posed as deputy U.S. Marshals during a home invasion in Alabama.5 days ago
Chris Sullivan
Massive delays expected on westbound SR 16 across Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Heads up, SR 16 drivers. Upcoming expansion joint replacement is going to cause significant delays across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.5 days ago
John Curley Show
‘We’re kind of backsliding’: Kettle cautions that Wilson’s budget flatlines Seattle police hiring
Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle says headlines about Mayor Katie Wilson adding police are misleading and that her budget freezes SPD staffing at 1,250.6 days ago
John Curley Show
‘A recipe for disaster’: WA Hospitality CEO warns of more restaurant closures as Seattle’s minimum wage climbs again
WA Hospitality CEO warns of increased restaurant closures as Seattle's minimum wage climbs again to $22.14 an hour on Jan. 1.6 days ago
Frank Sumrall
WDFW seeks public’s help identifying two men who allegedly poached black bear in Oso
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is searching for two men allegedly caught on camera hunting while trespassing on private property.6 days ago
