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JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and JESSICA HILL, The Associated Press

Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur.

mass shooting seattle...

KIRO Newsradio staff

Man convicted in 2020 downtown Seattle mass shooting released

William Tolliver, one of three men involved in a 2020 mass shooting in downtown Seattle, has been released.

The Crocodile...

Jake Renn, KIRO 7 News

Pittsburgh-based Bottlerocket Social Hall opening new venue in Crocodile basement

The long-awaited answer to what will become of Belltown’s Here-After and Madame Lou’s in The Crocodile is finally here.

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MyNorthwest Staff

WA among 13 states hit by expanded jasmine rice recall covering 27K+ packages

A jasmine rice recall has expanded to 13 states, including Washington, encompassing more than 27,300 packages of product from Lundberg Family Farms.

US Open (1)...

Frank Lenzi

Redmond's Kristina Liutova, 16, wins first set but falls in tears to Olympic gold medalist at US Open

Kristina Liutova of Redmond, 16, won the first set against 2024 Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen but couldn't hold off the veteran.

drive-by shooting west seattle...

James Lynch

SPD investigating drive-by shooting in West Seattle's Delridge neighborhood

SPD is investigating a drive-by shooting that left a 21-year-old man seriously injured Sunday evening in West Seattle’s Delridge neighborhood.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

'They got it right': Gee supports release of WA man who fought wildfires during his 17 years in prison

Gee Scott backs a judge ordering the release of a Washington man who fought wildfires from prison after serving 17 years for a teenage crime.

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner...

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

'The teachers should sign the contract and get back to class': Jake, Spike react after Seattle superintendent reveals teacher pay

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner published an eight-page letter telling parents exactly how much teachers make.

Mayor Katie Wilson bite of seattle shooting security cameras...

Charlie Harger

Harger: Housing, the Bite of Seattle shooting, security cameras. Mayor Katie Wilson keeps finding new ways to postpone hard decisions

About 46,000 Seattle renter households spend more than half their income on housing. Half. Rent gets paid. Groceries get squeezed.

SPD...

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

'Tone deaf, completely': Jake and Spike say cutting SPD's $50K hiring bonus 'does not reflect well for Seattle'

The Seattle Police Department will stop offering hiring bonuses, and KIRO hosts Jake and Spike think the timing could not be worse.

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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

'Almost everything is the exact same': Jake reviews Alaska's copycat Senate race with Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan

Explore Alaska's rare Senate race featuring two Republican candidates, both named Dan Sullivan, in this intriguing political analysis.

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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

'It's a swing and a miss': Gee doubts Ferguson's case for statewide phone ban

Gov. Ferguson advocates for a statewide phone ban in schools, but skepticism remains about its effectiveness and implementation.

Seattle Sports

The Seahawks’ salary cap outlook after Leonard Williams deal

Cameron Van Til

The Seahawks’ salary cap outlook after Leonard Williams deal

A year-by-year look at Williams' salary cap charges and where Seattle's cap space now stands.

Red Sox come back to beat Mariners 9-8 in 10 innings

The Associated Press

Red Sox come back to beat Mariners 9-8 in 10 innings

Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning after Seattle walked the two batters before him intentionally.

Red Sox put star Contreras on IL, push ace Gray out of Mariners series

The Associated Press

Red Sox put star Contreras on IL, push ace Gray out of Mariners series

The Seattle Mariners won't have to deal with either slugger Willson Contreras or ace Sonny Gray during their series this week against the Boston Red Sox.

Seahawks announce initial 17-man practice squad for 2026

Cameron Van Til

Seahawks announce initial 17-man practice squad for 2026

Seattle's initial practice squad includes several veterans and the remainder of the team's rookie draft class.

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh wins AL Player of the Week after 5-HR barrage

Brent Stecker

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh wins AL Player of the Week after 5-HR barrage

For the third time in his career and first time this season, Cal Raleigh is the American League Player of the Week.

Seahawks lose 2nd-year edge rusher to waiver claim

Cameron Van Til

Seahawks lose 2nd-year edge rusher to waiver claim

Jared Ivey was the lone player the Seahawks lost to a waiver claim after Sunday's roster cutdowns.

Seattle Red

Dow Constantine approved an asphalt plant 80 feet from the Cedar River, and it took nine years and Reagan Dunn to undo it

Jason Rantz

Dow Constantine approved an asphalt plant 80 feet from the Cedar River, and it took nine years and Reagan Dunn to undo it

King County bought the Cedar River asphalt plant site for $14 million using unspent reserves, ending a nine-year fight over a permit Dow Constantine approved.

UW faculty panic as school moves to punish protest destruction, antisemitic students

Jason Rantz

UW faculty panic as school moves to punish protest destruction, antisemitic students

The University of Washington wants to expand who gets punished for protest damage. Faculty call the rewrite intimidation. Regents vote Sept. 9.

Washington keeps getting the layoff notices while Oregon, Mississippi and Virginia get Amazon’s $200 billion AI buildout

Jason Rantz

Washington keeps getting the layoff notices while Oregon, Mississippi and Virginia get Amazon’s $200 billion AI buildout

Amazon cut another 121 Washington jobs while pouring $200 billion into AI data centers built in other states. Washington Democrats made leaving the easy call.

Seattle house hunters are searching Phoenix in record numbers as Washington quietly bleeds taxpayers and billions in income

Jason Rantz

Seattle house hunters are searching Phoenix in record numbers as Washington quietly bleeds taxpayers and billions in income

Seattle posted the nation's second-largest outflow of house hunters in Q1 2026 as IRS data shows Washington losing taxpayers and billions in income.

Rantz: Sound Transit needs four years to install a turnstile, a device New York figured out in 1904. And it will still fail.

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Sound Transit needs four years to install a turnstile, a device New York figured out in 1904. And it will still fail.

Sound Transit approved fare gates at up to 14 Link stations, then scheduled installation for 2029 or 2030. Jason Rantz on why paying riders foot the bill.

Sam Cardwell: Differences between Seattle and Bellevue illustrate why local taxes matter

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Sam Cardwell: Differences between Seattle and Bellevue illustrate why local taxes matter

Bellevue continues to thrive while Seattle slumps thanks to its more favorable tax and regulatory environment, writes Sam Cardwell.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

sr 2 head-on DUI crash 5 people killed...

MyNorthwest Staff

5 people killed in suspected DUI head-on crash on SR 2

Five people were killed in a suspected DUI crash on SR 2 north of East Wenatchee late Sunday night. 

weekend traffic I-405 DuPont...

Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News

Weekend traffic: prepare for delays on I-405 near Kirkland, I-5 near Dupont

Drivers heading out this weekend should prepare for delays as construction projects affect both I-405 in Kirkland and I-5 near DuPont.

I-405 NE 44th street block...

MyNorthwest Staff

All northbound I-405 lanes reopen near NE 44th Street after early-morning crash

Multiple lanes of northbound I-405 were blocked early Friday morning after a collision occurred early Friday morning.

MyNorthwest Weather

windstorm...

Ted Buehner

11 years after the strongest summer windstorm on record, a new system heads for western WA

On Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, the strongest summer windstorm on record swept through western Washington.

storm summer...

Aaron Granillo

Storm system headed for western Washington as summer fades

The sun slipped below the horizon at 8 p.m. this week for the first time since mid-April — a sign that our summer days are numbered.

rain friday cool...

Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News

Rain finally returns for some Friday night, cooler temps

It’s been nearly a month since our last measurable rain, but that dry stretch is finally coming to an end for some of us.

MyNorthwest Politics

spd chief shon barnes katie wilson interview...

Frank Sumrall

Departed Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes breaks silence in first radio interview since leaving SPD

A month after his resignation was requested, Shon Barnes joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" for his first radio interview since leaving the department.

Mayor Katie Wilson bite of seattle shooting security cameras...

Charlie Harger

Harger: Housing, the Bite of Seattle shooting, security cameras. Mayor Katie Wilson keeps finding new ways to postpone hard decisions

About 46,000 Seattle renter households spend more than half their income on housing. Half. Rent gets paid. Groceries get squeezed.

washington state employees walk out monday...

Frank Sumrall

Thousands of Washington state employees to walk out Monday over stalled contract talks

Thousands of Washington state employees are expected to protest stalled contract negotiations with the state by walking out of work Monday.

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425 Magazine...

425

Bellevue College’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee

Originally published on 425. Nearly 200 donors and community members raised a record $415,200 to support student scholarships, programs, grants, emergency aid, and more for years to come. The evening featured a student showcase, remarks from college leaders, a live auction, and the “Raise the Paddle for Student Success” segment. Student speaker Morgan Burke shared […]

Southwest Travel Life...

Southwest Travel & Life, Bailey Badillo

Switzerland of America? You’ll Find It in Ouray, Colorado

Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. You don’t need a passport to see Switzerland, at least not for the Switzerland of America. That title belongs to Ouray, a mountain town tucked into the rugged San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado. Complete with historic storefronts, waterfalls, scenic drives and steaming hot springs, this town makes […]

Southwest Travel Life...

Southwest Travel & Life

Local Pulse: Exploring the Town of Gilbert, AZ

Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. Expand The Local: Michelle Streeter Senior Project Manager Town of Gilbert Unexpected Surprises in Gilbert Step off the plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and you might be tempted to stay. After all, Arizona’s largest city is packed with sporting venues, rooftop bars and endless things to […]

MyNorthwest History

wa smoke heat wildfire spokane...

Ted Buehner

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.

Kaiser Canyon Fire wildfire...

Ted Buehner

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?

Paul Dorpat...

Feliks Banel

Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years

Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.

National News

FILE - John Ternus, Apple's V.P. of Hardware Engineering, discusses the latest development for the ...

Associated Press

Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure during which the company’s value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone’s enormous popularity. The transition to a new CEO comes at a pivotal time for Apple. Artificial intelligence has unleashed the greatest upheaval […]

FILE - Delivery vans are parked during a protest staged as part of a countrywide National Day of Ac...

Associated Press

Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends

The U.S. Postal Service is poised to launch a hastily built, error-riddled computer system that could jeopardize the process of mail voting relied upon by one-third of all voters, according to a whistleblower statement released Tuesday by Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal. The effort is part of the implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting […]

Associated Press

Tropical Storm Edouard approaches Texas and Louisiana with potential for heavy rains, flooding

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Edouard headed toward the Gulf Coast early Tuesday and expected to gain strength before bringing potentially heavy rains and flooding into parts of Texas and Louisiana. The storm was upgraded Monday night from a tropical depression and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center expect it will make landfall in Texas […]

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MyNorthwest Staff

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.

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MyNorthwest Staff

How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)

The scammers share a playbook: Arrive uninvited, claim to see damage, start work before the homeowner has time to think. If you are a homeowner in the Puget Sound area, these seven steps can protect you from being a victim in the next scam.

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MyNorthwest Staff

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.