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‘If she doesn’t have the instinct to move down, she will not survive’: Owner races winter to find horse lost on Mount Adams
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VIDEO: Driver allegedly tops 100 mph before crash, carjacking attempt in Pierce County
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‘That’s absurd’: AG Nick Brown slams DOJ’s noncitizen voter claims, says Washington’s tax system is ‘exactly wrong’
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Law enforcement impersonation scams trigger Kitsap County fraud advisory
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North Star Elementary School in Graham evacuated because of smoking HVAC system
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Port Orchard residents warned of upcoming nine-hour power outage
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MyNorthwest News
1 killed, 1 in custody after crash on SR 167 in Auburn
Southbound SR 167 is blocked in Auburn after a deadly three-car crash, according to Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson.
Sound Transit launches pilot program allowing pets on light rail and buses
Sound Transit has launched a limited-duration pet policy pilot program allowing pets aboard transit services under updated guidelines.
Washington falls back Sunday as debate over clock changes continues
It is that time of year again — time to fall back. Yes, it is time to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Your Halloween weekend guide: Fremont festivities, Wild Waves scares and more!
Halloween weekend is here, including an extra hour thanks to the time change, and we are looking at tons of fun going on this weekend!
VIDEO: 27-year-old arrested after shooting near Roy, pursuit ends in Yelm field
A 49-year-old man is in stable condition after being shot multiple times near Roy.
Armed suspects rob Lakewood jewelry store, smash door to escape
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Lakewood jewelry store Wednesday afternoon.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘Business is booming, and jobs are still being cut’: Ursula warns workers as Amazon’s record margin follows more layoffs
Amazon cut about 250 more jobs this week, then reported its highest operating margin ever.
‘This is all a fear tactic’: Gee and Ursula back Hobbs as he pushes back on federal noncitizen voter list
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is pushing back on federal prosecutors' claim that hundreds of noncitizens are registered to vote.
‘How insane and dystopian is that?’: Jake and Spike blast reports of drug-use units at Seattle’s newest tiny home village
KIRO hosts Jake and Spike criticized reports that Seattle’s newest tiny home village would set aside two units where residents could use drugs.
‘We were the soft target’: Jake and Spike back Saka’s $1M push for Seattle Center cameras
Jake and Spike backed a Seattle City Council proposal to spend about $1 million on surveillance cameras at Seattle Center.
'Is he drinking while he's doing this?': Curley reacts to sheriff candidate's video explaining his arrest
Some candidates run on public safety. Jason Golden is running on getting arrested for public intoxication.
'I don't trust these people': Jake and Spike clash over DOJ's claim that 405 noncitizens voted in Washington
The Department of Justice says it found 405 noncitizens who are registered to vote in Washington and have voted in the state. KIRO host Jake Skorheim said that's enough to justify a closer look at who's on the rolls, and state leaders haven't earned the benefit of the doubt.
Seattle Sports
Analyst: Quenton Nelson to Seahawks is ‘bigger’ than Rams’ offseason moves
NFL Network's Kyle Brandt believes Seattle's trade for Quenton Nelson will be more impactful than any of the Rams' blockbuster moves this offseason.
NFL Trade Deadline: Who could sell and who is available
With the NFL trade deadline approaching on Nov. 10, several teams still have to determine whether they will be buyers or sellers.
Salk: Should the Seahawks make another trade?
Mike Salk breaks down if Seattle needs another addition and where it could look to make it.
Ex-Kraken HC Dave Hakstol taking new Arizona State job ‘head-on’
Dave Hakstol left his job as an NHL assistant during the season to lead a college hockey program still reeling from the collapse of a player during a workout.
What to know about the anticipated MLB lockout
With an MLB lockout likely on the horizon, here's some background on what the two sides are fighting, how it reached this point and what it could mean.
DeForest Buckner gives 49ers’ much-improved defense another boost
The 49ers have made big strides on defense this season, and the unit should be even better after adding three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.
Seattle Red
RNC’s Nick Poche says Alaska’s ‘decoy Dan’ scheme could decide a Senate seat as WA-3 and Oregon stay tied
RNC spokesman Nick Poche says Peltola’s alleged second Dan Sullivan ploy could swing Alaska, and ties it to Gluesenkamp Perez as WA-3 and Oregon stay razor close.
Waiting until Tuesday to vote? John Braun explains how your early ballot frees his campaign to chase neighbors who haven’t voted
John Braun says Democrats are out-voting Republicans early in WA-3. Here’s why he wants GOP voters to return ballots before Tuesday’s 8 p.m. deadline.
Washington drivers are piling on car loan debt faster than all but five states, far ahead of Idaho and Oregon
Washington drivers are adding auto loan debt faster than almost every other state, and well ahead of Idaho and Oregon, according to a new WalletHub ranking.
Weeks after Katie Wilson touted shootings down 31 percent, gunfire tore through Aurora, Columbia City and Rainier Valley
Seattle police recovered more than 250 shell casings from four shootings across Aurora, Columbia City and Rainier Valley in six days. No arrests so far.
Seattle bans residents from backing or opposing ballot measures on city social media, days before Election Day
FIRE urged Seattle, Sammamish and 18 other Washington cities to scrap social media comment rules it calls unconstitutional, just days before Election Day.
Rantz: 7 wildly politically incorrect Halloween costumes for Seattle
Seattle’s scariest Halloween costumes are its homeless spending, catch and release jails and income tax. Here are 7 politically incorrect looks for 2026.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
1 killed, 1 in custody after crash on SR 167 in Auburn
Southbound SR 167 is blocked in Auburn after a deadly three-car crash, according to Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson.
Sound Transit launches pilot program allowing pets on light rail and buses
Sound Transit has launched a limited-duration pet policy pilot program allowing pets aboard transit services under updated guidelines.
Puget Sound travelers will face major disruptions on I-5 and I-405 this weekend
Travelers in the Puget Sound region face major highway shutdowns Halloween weekend due to two major construction projects.
MyNorthwest Weather
Washington falls back Sunday as debate over clock changes continues
It is that time of year again — time to fall back. Yes, it is time to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Season’s first snowfall blankets Cascades, but El Niño could limit winter snowpack
The season’s first mountain snowfall brought several inches of snow to the Cascades overnight.
No rain scare this Halloween: Western Washington forecast looks dry
Many feel Halloween in the Puget Sound area is haunted — by rain. Historical weather data shows that is not always the case.
MyNorthwest Politics
‘Deeply undemocratic’: King County Council candidate says opponent canceled their only scheduled debate
King County Council candidate Nick Duda said voters lost their chance to see him debate incumbent Teresa Mosqueda after she canceled the event.
Seattle councilmember seeks to restore $7M in fire department overtime cut by mayor
Seattle City Councilmember Rivera proposes restoring $7 million in annual overtime funding for the Seattle Fire Department that Mayor Wilson cut.
Harger: Washington PACs could take $7,500 per donor last week. Now the sky’s the limit with just days to go until the election
On Friday, 11 days before the election, the state Public Disclosure Commission announced it will stop enforcing Washington's limit on big last-minute checks to political campaigns.
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
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington state voters are electing federal and state leaders and other officeholders. Here are some of the key facts about the election and data points the AP Decision Team will monitor as the votes are tallied on Tuesday: When do polls close? Polls close at 8 p.m. local time, which is 11 […]
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Vermont on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vermont voters are electing federal and state officeholders and other leaders. Here are some of the key facts about the election and data points the AP Decision Team will monitor as the votes are tallied on Tuesday. When do polls close? Polls close at 7 p.m. ET. What’s on the ballot? The […]
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tennessee voters are electing federal and state leaders and other officeholders. Here are some key facts about the election and data points the AP Decision Team will monitor as the votes are tallied on Tuesday. When do polls close? Although Tennessee is in two time zones, all polls in both the Eastern […]
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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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