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Several homes lost; Level 3 ‘GO NOW’ evacuations in Grant County for Railroad Fire
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Plant-based food maker shutters Stanwood plant, laying off 123 workers
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38-year-old woman killed after being struck by train in Kent
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Dear Ursula: Do I have to send a wedding gift if I wasn't invited to the ceremony?
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Amazon cuts jobs within artificial intelligence unit amid billions in AI investment
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Harger: Congress just cut thousands of dollars off the only home a lot of Americans can afford
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MyNorthwest News
'Not worth my time': Former SuperSonics voice Kevin Calabro parts ways with Portland Trail Blazers
Kevin Calabro, the play-by-play voice of the Portland Trail Blazers since 2016, announced he won't be back with the franchise.
SeaTac shooting suspect's death ruled suicide, identity revealed
A man who died following a deputy-involved shooting in SeaTac has been identified as 33-year-old Frank Huy Ho.
Video shows Burien man attack neighbor with metal baseball bat
Disturbing surveillance video showed the moment a man attacked his neighbor with a baseball bat in Burien.
State Patrol investigating possible road rage shooting on US 2
All eastbound lanes of US 2 at Homeacres Road in Everett were closed for several hours as WSP investigated a possible road rage shooting.
'We're making good progress': Ramp reopens after semi-truck crash spills corn across I-5 near JBLM
The southbound I-5 exit to Thorne Lane/JBLM has reopened after it was shut down early Thursday morning when a semi-truck carrying corn crashed into a ditch.
Cold case from the shadows: The brutal 1995 murders of a young mother and daughter
In November 1995, a mother and her young daughter were brutally killed in a crime that still haunts a community more than three decades later.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'The restaurant remains open': Gee, Ursula stunned by Capitol Hill business owner's alleged $1.5M tax scheme
A Capitol Hill restaurant faces scrutiny as its owner is charged with stealing $1.5M in payroll taxes from employees.
'They still want the high-paying jobs': Gee says data proves people aren't fleeing the state, just King County
King County saw a loss of roughly 13,000 residents between 2022 and 2023, when around 105,000 people moved out and about 92,000 moved in.
Jake: 'Operation Red Card' is great police work — but why did it take until the World Cup?
A recent report detailed "Operation Red Card," a joint effort by local law enforcement during the World Cup, and the numbers are genuinely impressive.
Harger: I love sea lions. Some of them have to die, or $7 billion in salmon recovery goes in their adorable bellies
I love sea lions. I've put this off for years and I hate saying it, but some sea lions gotta die.
'Jimothy's ranking No. 1': Gee and Ursula brainstorm new WA state flag designs after survey suggests Amazon van, rain jacket
Explore the potential changes to Washington's state flag with Jimothy leading the poll as an option for the redesign.
'$8 for a cup of juice?': Jake, Spike reveal the permits driving up Seattle's food vendor prices
Discover how permit fees are impacting food vendor prices in Seattle events and affecting your dining experience.
Seattle Sports
Lefko: Seahawks’ top extension priority shouldn’t be Witherspoon
While attention is fixed on the Seahawks' contract negotiations with cornerback Devon Witherspoon, Mike Lefko thinks it's more important that another defensive star is locked down.
Mariners let assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes go
The Mariners, who rank last in MLB in batting and slugging, have made a change at an offensive coaching position.
Seahawks’ Week 17 opponent already hit hard by injuries
Already down both of their starting tackles for the start of the season, the Carolina Panthers saw a key linebacker go down to injury Thursday.
For all the trades Mariners make, there are 3 teams they haven’t dealt with
The Mariners have made 205 trades in the Jerry Dipoto era, which is why it stands out that there are three teams not among those deals.
Late goals lift Austin to 3-1 victory over stumbling Sounders
Myrto Uzuni in the 86th minute and Christian Ramirez added insurance in stoppage time for Austin.
AL West Check-In: Houston Astros swing trade with Kansas City
The Houston Astros traded right-hander Nate Pearson to Kansas City for pitching prospect Max Martin on Wednesday.
Seattle Red
‘We’re putting the squeeze on Seattle’: We Heart Seattle’s Andrea Suarez reacts to Tukwila’s homeless camping ban
Founder of We Heart Seattle Andrea Suarez explains what Tukwila's public camping ban means for the city and the Puget Sound region as a whole.
Bob Pishue: No surprise! West Coast climate policies drive the high cost of gas
Bob Pishue with the Mountain States Policy Center explains why Washington and Oregon's gas prices are higher than even most other blue states.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez shows her true colors by voting against two commonsense transgender bills
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez called her 'moderate' brand into question again by opposing two transgender polices supported by the vast majority of Americans.
Ken Jennings, Rick Steves get roasted online for their support of WA’s income tax
Travel writer Rick Steve and "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings are being criticized on social media for their hypocritical support of Washington's income tax.
Patty Murray attempts to grill Pete Hegseth and it backfires spectacularly
Senator Patty Murray's attempts to grill the Secretary of War during a hearing on Tuesday ended up reminding us of the failures of the Biden Administration.
WSAC report warns soaring liability costs could bankrupt WA counties
A newly released Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) white paper shows that decades of court decisions and state requirements have made county liability costs sharply rise, putting several essential services and the public at risk. “Washington counties are quietly staring down insolvency, and the breaking point has arrived,” Derek Young, WSAC Executive Director, said. […]
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MyNorthwest Traffic
State Patrol investigating possible road rage shooting on US 2
All eastbound lanes of US 2 at Homeacres Road in Everett were closed for several hours as WSP investigated a possible road rage shooting.
'We're making good progress': Ramp reopens after semi-truck crash spills corn across I-5 near JBLM
The southbound I-5 exit to Thorne Lane/JBLM has reopened after it was shut down early Thursday morning when a semi-truck carrying corn crashed into a ditch.
'Almost no accountability': Transportation expert says Sound Transit is 'building for the past' amid ballooning budget
KIRO host John Curley, a longtime skeptic of public transportation and its ballooning costs, brought on Charles Prestrud to discuss where Sound Transit went wrong.
MyNorthwest Weather
Wednesday is western Washington's hottest day of the year so far, and the humidity is only making it worse
Western Washington won't set any records, but Wednesday will be the hottest day of the year so far.
Pinpoint Alert: Peak heat Wednesday with hottest high temperatures of the year for many
As hot, high-pressure air builds over the Pacific Northwest, temperatures will again climb well into the 90s for many spots Wednesday, stretching from Central Sound down through South Sound.
Jake, Spike debate over former WA Gov. Jay Inslee linking wildfire surge to climate change
Former Governor Jay Inslee, who has long linked the surge in wildfires and smoke in the Pacific Northwest to climate change, posted on X to further highlight the correlation.
MyNorthwest Politics
Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary leaving after less than 7 months
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary, Sage Wilson, is leaving after less than seven months on the job, PubliCola reported Wednesday.
Fired Washington U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff sues Trump, acting attorney general over removal
Former interim U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.
New Washington law says landlords can't ban portable AC units
A new Washington law took effect June 11, prohibiting landlords from banning or restricting portable AC units in rental properties.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface
NEW YORK (AP) — Already feeling pinched since the start of the Iran war, consumers are likely to feel more pain ahead as oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel Thursday amid renewed fighting and military strikes that have left global oil supplies stranded in the Middle East. The elevated price marked a turn from […]
WinCo is Coming to Renton
Originally published on 425. WinCo Foods is coming to The Landing in Renton, taking up the space that once hosted Fry Electronics. To celebrate the Aug. 3 opening, WinCo social-media representatives will, starting at 9 a.m., be at the Renton store handing out branded items while supplies last. WinCo is unique among grocery chains in […]
City of Redmond to Give Away Hundreds of Trees
Originally published on 425. Redmond is about to get a little greener. As part of the city’s goal to reach 40% tree canopy cover by 2050, city officials are hosting their second annual tree giveaway event on Oct. 10, where 750 trees will be passed out. Parties interested in the free trees need to fill […]
MyNorthwest History
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.
'Not something I take lightly': WA Democrats tap rainy day fund, proposed 'millionaire tax' to close budget gap
Washington Democrats reveal a supplemental budget plan addressing the deficit with a millionaire tax and rainy day fund usage.
Suspect arrested following violent rampage at Harborview's Emergency Room
Seattle police report a chaotic scene at the Harborview Emergency Room, where a patient went on a violent rampage over the weekend.
National News
Giant metal roosters spread autism acceptance in Maine after town zoning spat
OGUNQUIT, Maine (AP) — Giant metal roosters are popping up on lawns in and around a coastal Maine community and as far away as New Zealand in support of a 6-year-old autistic girl and her love of the colorful creations. David and Sara LeBlanc had a rotating display of the roughly 6-foot-tall (1.8-meter-tall) ornaments decorating […]
Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights
Two descendants of Black people once enslaved by a Native American tribe are asking a federal court in Oklahoma to force tribal leaders to issue them citizenship cards as ordered a year ago by a tribal court. A lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Oklahoma City on behalf of Rhonda Grayson and Jeffrey […]
2 dead in flash floods caused by heavy rain in West Virginia, governor's office says
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (AP) — Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains in West Virginia this week, the governor’s office said Wednesday. An emailed statement from Lars Dalseide, communications director for Gov. Patrick Morrisey, did not provide details on where the bodies were found or how the people died. Their identifies were […]
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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.