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Lakewood police chief fired two weeks after being placed on administrative leave
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Harger: Seattle's own report says 27% of traffic deaths were homeless. The city's safety plan barely touches on it
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Qualtrics laying off 117 Seattle employees following $6.75B Press Ganey acquisition
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North Seattle neighbors air out crime concerns, questions to Mayor Katie Wilson
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Man sentenced to more than 25 years for shooting, killing teen outside Big 5 in Renton
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'A gut punch': Jake and Spike question what Tacoma can do after second Fred Meyer closure
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MyNorthwest News
2 people were killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting
Two people were killed, and the suspect is dead after a shooting in a downtown Minneapolis apartment building.
More than 100 cats seized from Tacoma home in 'rough condition' after welfare check
At least 85 cats were seized from a Tacoma home this week after officers responding to a routine welfare check discovered the animals.
18-year-old arrested in connection with deadly Chelan Hills Fire
An 18-year-old man from Kent was arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, KIRO 7 reported Wednesday.
Port Orchard woman arrested for suspected DUI after rolling SUV, fleeing scene, asking stranger for ride home
A 24-year-old woman from Port Orchard was arrested on suspicion of DUI Tuesday after driving her car into a ditch and rolling it over.
Tacoma loses 120 jobs as Georgia-Pacific shuts down manufacturing plant, citing housing slump
A bath tissue manufacturer, Georgia-Pacific, is departing from Tacoma as the company announced its shutting down its facility and laying off 120 employees.
King County Assessor John Wilson violated ethics code 4 times, ombuds report finds
Criminal charges against King County Assessor John Wilson have been dropped after his ex-fiancée declined to cooperate.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'She tried to divert attention by firing the police chief': KIRO hosts credit Wilson's new safety plan but question the cost
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced new rules for how her office and SPD communicate during major public safety incidents.
'She's fully owning that it wasn't her fault': Jake, Spike rip Katie Wilson's response to Bite of Seattle communication breakdown
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sat down with KOMO News to address the city's response to the Bite of Seattle shooting that killed three people.
'Amazon rules the world at this point': Ursula thinks $20B lawsuit may end with a small check
Gee and Ursula discuss the implications of Amazon's $20B lawsuit and potential outcomes for businesses involved.
'I want life in prison': Gee prepares for hard reality on Bite of Seattle shooting case as investigation narrows
Investigating the tragic killings at Bite of Seattle, police narrowed down two potential suspects in a month-long search.
'Ruthless? Is that really fair?': Curley sizes up the Lake Tahoe otter that left a swimmer with 38 stitches
A swim instructor in Lake Tahoe said a river otter grabbed her by the leg, pulled her under, and left her needing 38 stitches.
'You'd rather have drug dealers?': Jake, Spike clash over bounty hunter tactics near Seattle's Sandel Park
Jake and Spike analyze a chaotic encounter in Seattle, revealing tensions between bounty hunters and locals in Greenwood's Sandel Park area.
Seattle Sports
It’s go time: The Mariners’ last road to a playoff push is now
Coming off a series win in Boston, the Mariners now face the easiest remaining schedule in baseball over their last 22 games.
Mariners sign former top prospect to minors deal
Right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson was assigned to Triple-A Tacoma.
Recap: Mariners beat Red Sox 8-3 to take series
Jhonny Pereda had a two-run single as part of the second of Seattle’s two four-run innings on the day.
Randy Arozarena has another big game in Mariners’ win over Red Sox
After homers in the first two games, the left fielder provided two defensive gems in Wednesday's series finale.
Pac-12 football returns 4 years after conference nearly went extinct
Next gen Pac-12 kicks off in full force this week with the start of the football season.
Andrés Muñoz’s changeup has been untouchable
Batters are 0 for 13 with 13 strikeouts against the pitch, which has generated a 100% whiff rate.
Seattle Red
He was asked to start a Republican club by Whitman’s president, then his window was spit on and his room was doxxed
Whitman Republican Club chair David Dunbabin says senators had decided to reject his group before his presentation, then questioned him for a full hour.
Insurance pool sounds alarm after Seattle schools screen 75,000 kids and hand them to unlicensed ‘intervention’ staff
Washington's school risk pool is reviewing a screening program that pulls flagged students into private one-on-one sessions with unlicensed staff.
Seattle sees sharp decline in commute times due to remote work, decreased transit use
The rise of remote work and fewer people using public transit has lead to Seattle experiencing one of the nation's largest declines in commute times.
Hunters say Bob Ferguson picked politics over the law after refusing to fire two wildlife commissioners
Gov. Bob Ferguson declined to remove two Washington Fish and Wildlife commissioners found to have withheld public records, sending a warning letter instead.
Washington farmers tell Trump his beef processing plan won’t matter because Washington Democrats keep crushing them with costs
Washington farmers say Trump's beef processing announcement won't help them because Olympia's costs, wage rules and regulations are what's driving farms out.
Rantz: SOS Steve Hobbs isn’t afraid a federal voter fraud probe finds nothing, he’s afraid it finds what his office won’t
Steve Hobbs isn't afraid the federal voter fraud probe finds nothing. He's afraid it takes seriously the cases Washington Democrats refuse to investigate.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Summer's almost over, but Bellevue police say the traffic crackdown will continue
The Bellevue Police Department is closing out its "100 Safe Days of Summer" campaign with a weeklong emphasis.
September brings changes to the Kitsap Fast Ferry Service
Beginning Tuesday, the Kitsap Fast Ferry Service will return to its pre-pandemic schedule, eliminating 14 daily sailings.
'Late 8' slowdowns have 'nothing to do with South Lake Union': Rantz argues Denny Way bus-only lane misses why Route 8 is actually late
Several blocks of Denny Way eastbound in Seattle are now bus-only, extending from Seattle Center to I-5, but not everyone is happy with the change.
MyNorthwest Weather
Western Washington's first fall-like storm arrives
This won’t be a major windstorm, but a combination of soaking rain, gusty winds, and the potential for thunderstorms will make for a notably unsettled couple of days.
September is here, and big changes are coming to the weather
September is here, and it’s bringing some big changes to our weather. We’ve been stuck in a remarkably persistent stretch of summer, with every high temperature since July 16 reaching at least 70 degrees.
Labor Day weekend forecast: Drier weather and some sunshine expected after midweek rain
Higher pressure aloft is forecast to build over Washington as the Labor Day weekend unfolds.
MyNorthwest Politics
Democratic WA Rep. frustrated with own party for killing 'Whistleblower Protection Bill,' defending 'Keeping Families Together Act'
Washington State Rep. David Hackney, a Democrat, voiced frustration that his sponsored bill, House Bill 2585, failed to receive a floor vote in the Democrat-majority chambers of the state legislature.
King County Assessor John Wilson violated ethics code 4 times, ombuds report finds
Criminal charges against King County Assessor John Wilson have been dropped after his ex-fiancée declined to cooperate.
Harger: Katie Wilson says she's not DSA. Fine. The DSA platform says 'defund the police,' and SPD's hiring bonus just got defunded
"No WAY," I told myself. There's no way SPD, short hundreds of officers, working through a rough stretch on morale, and still a little tender from the whole "defund" era, would cut its one big recruiting tool: the hiring bonuses.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Tacoma's Making a Difference Foundation Awarding More Than $26K in Scholarships
Originally published on South Sound Business. Tacoma’s Making a Difference Foundation yesterday announced the recipients of its 2026-27 scholarship program, which is awarding a total of $26,500 to 11 students pursuing higher education. The annual scholarship program awards students who have demonstrated academic achievement, perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to making a positive impact on […]
Redmond Student Bands Shine in Bach to Rock National Competition
Originally published on 425. Two student bands from Bach to Rock’s Redmond location earned national recognition in the music school’s sixth annual National Battle of the Bands competition. In the middle school division, Murder on Mars took first place. In the elementary school division, Evergreen Titans was named a runner-up. After local and regional contests, […]
Sound Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Port Orchard Branch
Originally published on South Sound Business. Tacoma-based Sound Credit Union on Tuesday ceremoniously broke ground on a new branch in Port Orchard. The site will be Sound’s 27th full-service branch in the Puget Sound region when it opens next spring. Sound Credit Union purchased the property two years ago at the intersection of Bethel Road […]
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
A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two Mercury-bound spacecraft left their mother ship behind on Thursday and headed down the home stretch of their nearly decade-long voyage to the solar system’s smallest and closest-to-the-sun planet. The linked European and Japanese spacecraft separated as planned from their cruiser, but controllers had to wait two anxious hours to […]
Former first lady Jill Biden, writers and activists honor Gloria Steinem, who has died at 92
Former first lady Jill Biden, writers and social justice activists are lauding Gloria Steinem as a revolutionary and inspiring figure. The celebrated author and activist, who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement, died Wednesday at her home in New York City. She was 92. Jill Biden […]
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who was one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement for over six decades, has died. She was 92. With her trademark streaked hair and large aviator glasses, Steinem, a co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a hugely recognizable […]
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
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How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
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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.