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Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

Man suspected of starting Old Trails Fire in Spokane area expected to enter plea

The man accused of starting one of the fires wreaking havoc on the Spokane area will enter his plea in court Thursday.

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Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News

Seattle DJ taken by ICE in Boston, released 3 weeks later

A local DJ said he is on his way back to Seattle after spending three weeks locked up at an ICE facility in Massachusetts.

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Jason Sutich

Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños at Chipotle, QDOBA reaches WA

A national Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has infected 345 people across 27 states, with Washington notching its first confirmed case.

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Charlie Harger

Harger: A killer. Medium to high risk. Questioned about arson 3 times. 2 states had his file. Hundreds of homes in Spokane are gone

The situation in Spokane is hard to believe. A man has been arrested and is being held on suspicion of starting the biggest of those three fires.

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Jason Sutich

Brush fire near Judkins Park leads to discovery of human remains, 'suspicious death' probe

A driver on the interstate spotted a fire in a greenbelt area near Judkins Park, leading to the discovery of human remains on Wednesday night.

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James Lynch

Cold Case Project: Renewed call for tips in 20-year-old hit-and-run, suspect identified

Twenty years after a 19-year-old man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run, Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound is renewing its call for information.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Charlie Harger

Harger: A killer. Medium to high risk. Questioned about arson 3 times. 2 states had his file. Hundreds of homes in Spokane are gone

The situation in Spokane is hard to believe. A man has been arrested and is being held on suspicion of starting the biggest of those three fires.

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John Curley Show

'We all benefit from their selfishness': Curley defends billionaire-driven data centers, warns Cle Elum is making a mistake

Cle Elum passed an emergency six-month pause on data centers three days after a developer revealed plans for a 20-megawatt data center.

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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

'I don't like Kshama Sawant': Gee asks 'are we done now?' as Sawant finishes distant third

KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin were relieved to see Kshama Sawant, who served on the Seattle City Council, finish in third place.

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Charlie Harger

Harger: The Bite of Seattle shooter is still out there. SPD won't release a description. Here's what may be slowing this investigation down

I'm frustrated. I don't have inside information. What I have is police reports, public statements, and the same questions you have.

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John Curley Show

'We have gone backwards': KIRO host warns Mayor Katie Wilson is losing trust with Seattle's biggest players

KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell warned on "The John Curley Show" that Katie Wilson is losing trust with the city's biggest players.

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John Curley Show

Principal, athletic coordinator charged after waiting 53 days to report wrestler's sexual assault allegation against transgender athlete

Two coaches with Rogers High School were charged after failing to comply with Washington's mandatory reporting law after a high school female wrestler alleged a biological male sexually assaulted her during a match.

Seattle Sports

Cameron Van Til

Seahawks sign fullback Brock Lampe with Ouzts sidelined

Top Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts remains sidelined with an undisclosed issue.

Zac Hereth

Mariners’ Wilson, Speier suspended after benches clear vs Tigers

Manager Dan Wilson received a one-game ban and left-hander Gabe Speier three games. Speier is appealing his suspension.

Mike Salk

Salk: Could benches-clearing scuffle wake up the Mariners?

"Something has to wake them up. Maybe it'll be this," Mike Salk said.

The Associated Press

Yankees star Aaron Judge: ‘I’ll be back’ from injury this season

The reigning AL MVP has been cleared to begin light workout activity from the broken rib that's sidelined him since May 31.

Brent Stecker

New Seahawks OC shares view after reuniting with QB Sam Darnold

First-year Seahawks OC Brian Fleury was on the 49ers coaching staff in the year Sam Darnold was a backup quarterback.

Cameron Van Til

‘Hungry’ for a Year 2 leap, Arroyo drawing buzz at Seahawks camp

After an underwhelming rookie campaign, Arroyo has drawn praise for a standout start to training camp.

Seattle Red

Jason Rantz

Google axes 52 Seattle and Kirkland jobs that Washington Democrats already spent the taxes on

Google is cutting 52 Washington jobs across Kirkland, Redmond and Seattle the same week Zillow cut 91 more, as the state's tech tax base keeps shrinking.

Jason Rantz

Cle Elum passed a data center ban that may not stop the data center

Cle Elum's City Council unanimously banned new data centers three days after a $200 million project was pitched, then admitted the ban may not stop it at all.

Jason Rantz

Cowlitz prosecutor Jacob Lervold takes on Bob Ferguson’s appointed judge in November

Cowlitz prosecutor Jacob Lervold is challenging Ferguson appointee Judge Jill Karmy, and he says voters ignore judicial races at their own expense.

Jason Rantz

Tacoma therapist gets second shot at Washington’s counseling censorship law

A federal judge reopened Brian Tingley's free speech lawsuit against Washington's counseling ban after the Supreme Court's 8-1 ruling in Chiles v. Salazar.

Jason Rantz

Biohacking leader Dave Asprey says the FDA has no business banning peptides

An FDA panel backed six restricted peptides for compounding. Dave Asprey told The Jason Rantz Show the agency never had authority to restrict them at all.

Jason Rantz

‘We chased away the developer’: Democrat lambasts activists for pushing out major solar project in Eastern Washington

Avangrid has withdrawn its Badger Mountain solar permit after years of tribal objections and regulatory delays, a case study in WA's permitting mess.

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MyNorthwest Staff

Washington breaks ground on first new ferry in 11 years, three hybrid-electric vessels ordered

Governor Bob Ferguson announced construction is underway on the state's first new ferry in 11 years, stating a third hybrid-electric vessel has now been added to the order.

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MyNorthwest Staff

I-5 south down to 1 lane after deadly crash near Everett Mall

I-5 south is down to one lane after a deadly crash near the Everett Mall.

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Chris Sullivan

Traffic survival guide: Hawks and Mariners to hold parties at the same time while construction returns to several freeways

Seattle showed that it can handle the biggest of events after acing the World Cup test, but the summer events aren't over.

MyNorthwest Weather

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Ted Buehner

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.

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Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News

PinPoint Alert Day: Smoky conditions, hot weather continue

An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for much of the region, while a Heat Advisory covers most of Western Washington with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-80s and lower 90s.

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KIRO Newsradio staff

Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires

President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.

MyNorthwest Politics

Kshama Sawant...

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

'I don't like Kshama Sawant': Gee asks 'are we done now?' as Sawant finishes distant third

KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin were relieved to see Kshama Sawant, who served on the Seattle City Council, finish in third place.

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Luke Duecy

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson-backed progressive candidates fall short in Washington primary races

Two progressive candidates endorsed by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson were defeated Tuesday in Washington's primary election.

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Frank Sumrall

Trump-endorsed McKinney, Democrat Duresky advance in WA-4 primary to replace Newhouse

Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky are set to advance to the November general election for the recently vacated Washington Congressional District 4 seat.

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425 Business

Construction Begins on New Washington Ferry

Originally published on 425 Business. Gov. Bob Ferguson has announced that Washington’s ferry fleet is officially growing, with Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group set to build three new hybrid-electric ferries. Construction of the first boat began Aug. 5 and was marked by a ceremonial steel-cutting ceremony at the shipyard in Florida. The vessels are scheduled to […]

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South Sound

Out & About: Obliteride's Return, a Tattoo Expo, and Free Museum Visits

Originally published on South Sound. Obliteride Returns to Seattle Thousands of cyclists, walkers, runners, volunteers, and general supporters are coming together on Aug. 8 for the Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s annual Obliteride fundraiser, which supports cancer research. The weekend begins with a Friday-night party at Gas Works Park from 4-8 p.m. featuring live music, dinner, […]

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425

Out & About: Edmonds Block Party, Movies in the Park, and Dark Star Orchestra

Originally published on 425. Edmonds Block Party Returns Live music, local food, and family-friendly fun is making its way back to downtown Edmonds with the Edmonds Block Party. Taking over the Civic Center Playfield Aug. 7-8, the event will have performances from Hell’s Belles, Nite Wave, and several other local tribute bands, along with vinyl […]

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Ted Buehner

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.

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Ted Buehner

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?

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Feliks Banel

Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years

Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.

National News

FILE - Marijuana clones are shown for sale in Santa Ana, Calif., April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. H...

Associated Press

US sees a big jump in nausea cases among frequent marijuana users in the hospital

NEW YORK (AP) — In the past year, the U.S. has seen a jump in frequent marijuana users going to the hospital with a nausea and vomiting condition, according to a report released Thursday. “The abruptness and sustained magnitude of the increase” is largely due to the condition getting its own diagnosis code last fall, […]

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Associated Press

FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims about the Reflecting Pool

In April, President Donald Trump announced that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was being renovated to address long-standing cosmetic and structural issues. He initially promised a gleaming blue pool that would be fixed in a week at a cost of $1.5 million, much less than what previous administrations had paid for work on the national […]

The Gann Fire burns along a hillside near Copperopolis on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Calaveras Count...

Associated Press

Body found in California home burned by wildfire believed started by chain saw

SAN ANDREAS, Calif. (AP) — A dead body was found inside a central California home burned by a wildfire that investigators believe was accidentally started by sparks from a chain saw, authorities said Thursday. Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, was arrested Wednesday in connection with the blaze that has destroyed seven structures and scorched more than […]

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MyNorthwest Staff

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.

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MyNorthwest Staff

How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)

The scammers share a playbook: Arrive uninvited, claim to see damage, start work before the homeowner has time to think. If you are a homeowner in the Puget Sound area, these seven steps can protect you from being a victim in the next scam.

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MyNorthwest Staff

June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life

One in eight men will hear the words "you have prostate cancer" in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many men tend to overlook the importance of preventative care.