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‘Doesn’t sound like they’re much of an authority on anything’: Jake and Spike call for scrapping KCRHA after nearly $17M shortfall
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‘This act right here is selfish’: Gee and Ursula criticize WIAA after Camas cross-country meet moved
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Northbound I-5 reopened after crash at Michigan Curve
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Power mostly restored in Pierce County
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Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say
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Newly-released footage shows frantic evacuations, arrest of suspect in deadly Chelan Hills wildfire
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MyNorthwest News
Motorcycle crash blocks lanes on northbound I-5 in Kent near SR 516
Up to five lanes on northbound I-5 in Kent near SR 516 were blocked after two cars and a motorcycle crashed.
Flatstick Pub opens mini golf inside historic Woodinville schoolhouse
Flatstick Pub mini golf is moving into the Old Woodinville Schoolhouse, with a grand opening this weekend.
Panel adopts proposed 2-year salary freeze for Gov. Bob Ferguson; final vote in February
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson won’t get a pay raise for the next two years.
Bid for the whales in the 2026 Orca Network Auction
The auction includes experiences, art, and merchandise to help support Orca Network programs, which are dedicated to raising awareness about the whales of the PNW.
Wagyu House to take over former Din Tai Fung space at Lincoln Square in Bellevue
Wagyu House, an all-you-can-eat upscale Japanese wagyu barbecue eatery, will open in Bellevue by the end of 2026 or in the first quarter of 2027.
Man killed, another wounded in early-morning Burien shooting, no arrests made
One man was killed in a shooting in Burien early Friday morning, the King County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Gee: Wait, what?! Are we really going to turn on Sam Darnold?
Sam Darnold deserves grace. Seahawks fans, don't forget what he just did for us.
Harger: After a heartbreaking week, a Renton cop, local veterans, and a boy’s first bus ride
It’s been a tough 24 hours in the news. But there’s hope. There are good people in this world, and plenty of them live right here.
'An expensive little trip': Gee and Ursula say parking costs already sting as mayor's budget proposes higher tax
Gee and Ursula react to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed budget, which would raise the commercial parking tax to 17%.
Costco’s new $2.99 apple pie sundae has arrived in Seattle. We tried it
Costco’s new vanilla apple pie sundae, a limited-time fall treat, is rolling out at select food courts nationwide, and I got one of the first tastes.
Ursula: Allowing a trans student to race against girls in Camas only fuels hate toward the trans community
About a dozen girls on the Camas High School cross-country team refused to race this week because a transgender teammate was competing in the girls' division.
‘I’d give her a failing grade’: Jake and Spike assess Katie Wilson’s leadership after Seattle shootings, public safety concerns
Mayor Katie Wilson discusses recent violence and public safety measures following two homicides near Kerry Park in Seattle.
Seattle Sports
CFP reaches ‘handshake agreement’ with ESPN for 24-team playoff
The College Football Playoff moved closer to an expanded 24-team format that would necessitate leagues to get rid of their conference title games.
Salk: Seahawks make right move in not benching Sam Darnold
Mike Salk explains why he agrees with Seattle's decision to stick with Darnold, despite his turnover issues.
Ex-Mariners OF Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP as Brewers sweep Dodgers
Bauers helped the Brewers sweep the Dodgers to reach their first World Series since 1982.
Seahawks Injury Updates: The latest on Bradford, Price, Charbonnet
Head coach Mike Macdonald shared injury updates on several players during his appearance on Brock and Salk.
Seahawks not considering QB change amid Darnold’s struggles
Sam Darnold will remain Seattle's QB1 despite his recent rash of turnovers, coach Mike Macdonald told Brock and Salk.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold: Turnovers ‘not fair’ to defense
Darnold took responsibility for Seattle's loss to Denver after throwing his seventh interception in four games.
Seattle Red
Jim Walsh: Shady left-wing PAC traced to a Yakima UPS Store sends misleading I-638 flier to voters as ballots hit mailboxes
A Yakima PAC backed by Seattle’s INATAI Foundation is mailing central Washington voters false claims about I-638, the initiative protecting girls’ sports.
‘That’s insane’: GOP lawmaker destroys Reykdal for fighting a federal tax credit nearly every Washington student could use
Rep. Travis Couture’s eight-page letter tears into Chris Reykdal’s push to keep Washington out of the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit.
‘A new low’: Braun rejects Gluesenkamp Perez’s attacks over fatal incident
State Sen. John Braun (R-Centralia) called out Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez over her attacks about Braun's response to a deadly accident at a plant he owned.
Rantz: Want to repeal the Washington income tax? Don’t be tricked. Make sure you vote this way
A Yes vote on I-645 repeals Washington’s income tax. Unions have raised $7.8 million to save it, and one Democrat wants to tax incomes as low as $250,000.
Signature challenged or ballot damaged? Here’s how Washington voters make sure their November 3 vote still counts
Washington ballots are out. Know the deadlines for mail and drop boxes, how to fix a damaged ballot or signature, and the key races, from I-645 to WA-3.
Katie Wilson’s ‘no major new revenue’ budget hikes the tax on every paid parking stall in Seattle
Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget would raise Seattle’s commercial parking tax to 17%, pushing total taxes on paid stalls to 27.55% amid her affordability pitch.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Motorcycle crash blocks lanes on northbound I-5 in Kent near SR 516
Up to five lanes on northbound I-5 in Kent near SR 516 were blocked after two cars and a motorcycle crashed.
Semitruck makes unsafe lane change, causing crash involving Auburn police vehicle
A semitruck made an unsafe lane change, causing two cars to crash, one of which was an Auburn Police Department vehicle.
Car rolls onto roof in 3-vehicle crash on northbound I-5 near Mercer Street; 1 lane blocked
A Thursday morning rollover crash involving three vehicles is blocking one right lane of northbound I-5 north of Mercer Street.
MyNorthwest Weather
Strengthening El Niño boosts odds of warmer Pacific Northwest winter
El Niño is strengthening, raising concerns about a warmer winter and less mountain snow in the Pacific Northwest.
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake shakes North Bend area just before Great ShakeOut drill
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck near North Bend Wednesday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed.
Hear an emergency alert Thursday? It’s the Great ShakeOut drill
This Thursday, Oct. 15, is the worldwide Great ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill. Over 1.5 million in Washington have already registered to participate in this annual drill.
MyNorthwest Politics
Panel adopts proposed 2-year salary freeze for Gov. Bob Ferguson; final vote in February
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson won’t get a pay raise for the next two years.
Review finds nearly $17 million shortfall at King County homelessness agency
Seattle and King County taxpayers face a nearly $17 million bill to cover a funding shortfall at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.
‘It is an extraction machine’: 24-year-old state House candidate takes aim at Puget Sound Energy
A 24-year-old candidate for the state House wants communities to replace Puget Sound Energy with public utility districts.
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
Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms
NEW YORK (AP) — More than seven months into the U.S. war with Iran, sharply higher fuel prices are making it more expensive to drive and fly and adding to the cost of some goods, prolonging the strain on American households as the midterm elections approach. Motorists and airline passengers have borne the clearest consequences […]
Iran war votes in Congress become a focal point for campaign ad attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — In Wisconsin, a narrator complains that “groceries, utilities, everything’s getting more expensive and Congressman (Derrick) Van Orden is adding to the list. He voted for the costly Iran war and spiking gas prices.” In Nebraska, Democratic candidate Chris Backemeyer says families are drowning. “And Mike Flood opened the gates. Flood voted six […]
How a driver, a dad and a teacher tried to stop the Oregon school shooter
BEND, Ore. (AP) — In the middle of an October day, a 16-year-old boy tossed a shotgun over a low chain-link fence. Then he climbed over it himself. There was a playground and a broad grass field leading to an elementary school he once attended. Inside were hundreds of children, including a handful attending a […]
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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.