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‘Do it the right way’: Gee and Ursula back Pierce County crackdown on unpermitted food vendors
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Washington has most cases in salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts
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Northbound I-5 in Seattle reopens after deadly semitruck, motorcycle crash
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Gee: Wait, what?! The Seahawks are closer than you think
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Jimothy the Raccoon dog plushie coming to Costco
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‘This is the info they’ve always had on us’: KIRO hosts explore how Amazon uses shopping habits to build customer profiles
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MyNorthwest News
Drive-by shooting ends with SUV crashing into Pierce County sheriff’s patrol car; 2 arrested
A drive-by shooting on Friday night near Meridian and 136th Street led to a crash involving a Pierce County sheriff’s patrol car and the arrest of two men.
Seattle ranks third among U.S. metros for young professionals, new study finds
Seattle ranks as one of the best places in the country for young professionals starting their careers, according to a new study from JobLeads.
Starbucks says it won’t buy Chipotle, ending speculation over blockbuster deal
Starbucks ends speculation on potential Chipotle acquisition, confirming no deal will take place.
Long-term Grays Harbor standoff stretches into Monday after domestic violence call
A domestic violence incident in Grays Harbor Sunday night resulted in a standoff with law enforcement that has stretched into Monday.
Juvenile arrested after 2 men shot at Kerry Park; police recover about 50 shell casings
A juvenile was arrested after a shooting at Kerry Park in Seattle on Saturday.
Amazon reportedly weighs $7B startup acquisition as AI spending accelerates
Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire an AI startup, Decart, in a deal valued at roughly $7 billion.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
As Seattle schools test weapons detectors, Gee and Ursula want officers back on campus
Seattle Public Schools will test walk-through weapons detectors at Nathan Hale and Rainier Beach High Schools after the school board voted unanimously on Oct. 7 to support the pilot.
Harger: Housing First and Recovery First shared a Seattle stage, and nobody walked out
Friday night, I moderated a panel discussion on homelessness and addiction. This wasn't going to be a food fight, and it wasn't going to be an episode of Jerry Springer.
‘Why is it always public safety?’: Jake and Spike push back on Seattle’s proposed $7.1M cut to firefighter overtime
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill discuss the implications of Seattle's proposed cut to firefighter overtime in the 2027-28 budget.
‘That song is cooked’: Gee celebrates Ella Langley’s Billboard record while declaring he’s done with Mariah Carey’s Christmas hit
Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas breaks records on Billboard, surpassing Mariah Carey's holiday classic.
‘Do I need pizzas delivered by drones?’: Ursula questions drone deliveries as Walmart plans Seattle expansion
Ursula Reutin discussed Walmart's drone delivery plans for Seattle and the implications for everyday convenience in urban areas.
The Spin: Washington State Ferries’ ‘People First’ message puts workers ahead of stranded passengers
When a disruption hits Washington State Ferries, the public wants to know what happened, how long it will last, and what officials are doing to help.
Seattle Sports
49ers WR Deebo Samuel to miss time with injury
The 49ers wideout will miss at least a few weeks after injuring his hamstring in a win over the Seahawks.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba lands on Seahawks’ injury report
The star wide receiver was listed as limited with an ankle injury on Monday's practice report.
WSU Cougars coach Kirby Moore names new starting QB
Owen Eshelman will replace Caden Pinnick as the starter Saturday against Oregon State.
MLB playoffs producing more ABS challenges, higher overturn rates
Success rate among challenging batters is the postseason up 8% from where it was during the regular season.
Macdonald remains confident in Seahawks CB Josh Jobe
Seattle's head coach also discussed where Nehemiah Pritchett and Trevon Diggs fit in the cornerback mix.
Broncos, who play Seahawks next, riding defense while offense remains shaky
Denver's defense routinely bailed out its offense in a 23-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Seattle Red
Gas station drug found near two dead Ole Miss students now faces a ban in Arlington, Washington
Arlington’s City Council is weighing a kratom sales ban weeks after two Ole Miss students were found dead near packages believed to contain it.
Exclusive: Snohomish County admits all 535,000 ballot envelopes say ‘Genereal Election’ after embarrassing proofreader mistake
Every Snohomish County ballot return envelope mailed for the November 3 election reads ‘Genereal Election.’ The county blames a gap in its proofing process.
Rantz: Trump brings back Columbus Day. Seattle still pretends it doesn’t exist
Trump ordered flags flown for Columbus Day. Seattle erased the holiday in 2014 and still keeps its Columbus statue in storage. Rantz on the double standard.
Permanent daylight saving time would mean 9 a.m. sunrises and dark school commutes in Western Washington
Permanent daylight saving time would push Western Washington sunrises past 8:55 a.m., darken school commutes and brighten evenings. Here is who backs it.
Washington’s new income tax could wipe out 18,800 jobs and $8.3 billion a year, new report warns
Washington’s 9.9% income tax could cost 18,800 jobs and $8.3 billion in GDP by 2036, a new Buckeye Institute report finds. Voters decide on I-645 November 3.
Big investors flee Seattle apartments as rates hit 20-year high, and a Bellevue firm scoops up a 28% discount
Coverse Capital Investments bought Seattle’s 88-unit Rowan Apartments for $17.5 million, 28% below assessed value, as rising rates sideline big buyers.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Driver arrested for DUI after taking down power lines in north Seattle crash
A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into a telephone pole in Seattle early Monday morning, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.
Seattle highway closures, southbound I-405 shutdown in Bothell mean weekend detours
Drivers traveling through Seattle and Bothell should plan for highway and ramp closures.
One eastbound SR 18 lane reopens near I-90 after Friday morning crash
One lane of eastbound SR 18 has reopened following a crash on Friday morning. The collision occurred just west of I-90 (milepost 27).
MyNorthwest Weather
Frost advisory tonight, sunshine returns Monday
It was a beautiful October day today, and we are wrapping up this nice weekend with mostly clear skies and a very chilly night on the way.
Hurricane-force winds in Washington? The Columbus Day Storm showed what’s possible
The 1962 Columbus Day Storm shows how destructive PNW windstorms can be and why preparing for extended power outages matters.
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Panama; no tsunami threat to West Coast
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations.
MyNorthwest Politics
WA Rep. Berg: 'No intention' of lowering Washington millionaires tax threshold despite controversial remarks
State Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, claims a Washington Republican Party video of her remarks on the state’s millionaires tax misrepresents how the tax works.
Washington millionaires tax debate: Initiative 645 contrasts $3B in revenue v. fears of broader taxes
Supporters and opponents of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires clashed Thursday night in a televised debate.
Harger: 5 things I'm watching as Washington ballots hit mailboxes, from WA-3 to the income tax
Ballots start landing in Washington mailboxes a week from today, on Friday, Oct. 16. Election night is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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
After surging troops to the border, US Army showcases a quieter Rio Grande
ROMA, Texas (AP) — Standing on a high bank of the Rio Grande, Army Lt. Col. Ray Richards points to a stretch of river that was, until recently, one of the busiest spots for illegal border crossings from Mexico. But on a recent afternoon, the area is quiet. American soldiers gather at a border monitoring […]
Trump is heading all the way to Alaska in a sign of just how close its Senate race may be
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — It’s a long way from Washington, has a small population and hasn’t backed a Democrat for Senate in nearly 20 years. Yet President Donald Trump on Tuesday will devote a big chunk of his dwindling time ahead of crucial midterm elections to head all the way to Alaska — attempting to […]
Experts urge parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution
This is not an article about politics, capital punishment or whether the Fort Hood shooter deserves to be executedin public for his crimes. Instead, it’s focused on the unprecedented parental challenge of handling the near-certain prospect that children will hear of or see footage of the Dec. 3 U.S. execution by firing squad of Nidal […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
Meier and the co-authors conducted a 10-year trial measuring outcomes of over 300 patients treated with CyberKnife across 21 centers.
Know what you're eating: Why choosing organic matters
In a world of crowded grocery aisles and endless labels, one designation cuts through the noise with a guarantee you can trust: USDA Organic.
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.