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Snohomish moves on to Little League Softball World Series quarterfinal with 9-1 win over Canada
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Gov. Ferguson invites President Trump to Spokane to witness devastation firsthand
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'Obscene and lethal amounts': Drug kingpin gets 10 years for flooding Seattle's 'Jungle' with narcotics
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Truck overturns, spilling dirt and blocking ramp from I-5 to State Route 167
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Man suspected of starting Old Trails Fire in Spokane area expected to enter plea
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Seattle DJ taken by ICE in Boston, released 3 weeks later
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MyNorthwest News
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Boeing 737-7 airplane certified by FAA
Boeing has officially received the green light from the FAA to use its brand new 737-7 airplane for commercial purposes.
Suspect in multiple shootings dies by apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound during SWAT standoff
A 20-year-old suspected in at least two shootings died by suicide in a SWAT standoff in Kent while officers were trying to arrest him. According to Kent PD, the man was believed to have been involved in a drive-by shooting at a Tacoma Walmart on Tuesday night. Tacoma officers were trying to arrest a shoplifting suspect […]
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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 Traffic
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
'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.
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.
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.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
MyNorthwest History
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?
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.
National News
Rubber ducks by the thousands splash into Chicago River for annual Special Olympics fundraiser
CHICAGO (AP) — A deluge of 90,000 rubber ducks poured out of a truck on the Columbus Drive bridge and plunged into the Chicago River on Thursday, and then raced at a leisurely pace in the annual Chicago Ducky Derby. They floated for around 15 minutes before a winner and runner-up were plucked from the […]
FACT FOCUS: Trump boasts about the economy but there's more to the story
President Donald Trump has been extolling his economic accomplishments on social media and at events like a rally at a Las Vegas resort Wednesday. He touts recent record stock market highs and claims a boom in hiring, manufacturing and investment. Some of the claims are clearly true, some exaggerated, some unclear. Ahead of Nov. 3 […]
SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock in Elon Musk’s space company is rising even as many SpaceX insiders were freed up to sell for the first time. Investors in SpaceX have pushed the shares down sharply in recent days in anticipation of insiders possibly selling in the first of several so-called lockup expirations that free them […]
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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.
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.