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'A gut punch': Jake and Spike question what Tacoma can do after second Fred Meyer closure
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'She tried to divert attention by firing the police chief': KIRO hosts credit Wilson's new safety plan but question the cost
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2 people were killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting
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More than 100 cats seized from Tacoma home in 'rough condition' after welfare check
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'She's fully owning that it wasn't her fault': Jake, Spike rip Katie Wilson's response to Bite of Seattle communication breakdown
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18-year-old arrested in connection with deadly Chelan Hills Fire
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MyNorthwest News
Port Orchard woman arrested for suspected DUI after rolling SUV, fleeing scene, asking stranger for ride home
A 24-year-old woman from Port Orchard was arrested on suspicion of DUI Tuesday after driving her car into a ditch and rolling it over.
Tacoma loses 120 jobs as Georgia-Pacific shuts down manufacturing plant, citing housing slump
A bath tissue manufacturer, Georgia-Pacific, is departing from Tacoma as the company announced its shutting down its facility and laying off 120 employees.
King County Assessor John Wilson violated ethics code 4 times, ombuds report finds
Criminal charges against King County Assessor John Wilson have been dropped after his ex-fiancée declined to cooperate.
'This family was incredibly lucky': Bullet rips through Parkland apartment wall, 23-year-old arrested
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a drive-by shooting just after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in Parkland.
Conan O'Brien's longtime assistant talks 'World's Worst Mom,' IVF and parenting twin boys ahead of Seattle appearance
Discover Sona Movsesian's insights on motherhood, IVF, and her journey with Conan O'Brien in her bestselling memoir before Seattle event.
Teen pulled from Angle Lake after 17 minutes underwater
A teen was pulled from Angle Lake after being underwater for about 17 minutes on Tuesday.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Amazon rules the world at this point': Ursula thinks $20B lawsuit may end with a small check
Gee and Ursula discuss the implications of Amazon's $20B lawsuit and potential outcomes for businesses involved.
'I want life in prison': Gee prepares for hard reality on Bite of Seattle shooting case as investigation narrows
Investigating the tragic killings at Bite of Seattle, police narrowed down two potential suspects in a month-long search.
'Ruthless? Is that really fair?': Curley sizes up the Lake Tahoe otter that left a swimmer with 38 stitches
A swim instructor in Lake Tahoe said a river otter grabbed her by the leg, pulled her under, and left her needing 38 stitches.
'You'd rather have drug dealers?': Jake, Spike clash over bounty hunter tactics near Seattle's Sandel Park
Jake and Spike analyze a chaotic encounter in Seattle, revealing tensions between bounty hunters and locals in Greenwood's Sandel Park area.
Curley on fake 49ers athlete fraud case: 'I don't think there are any victims in any of this'
More details continue to rise to the surface regarding Daejon Love and accomplice Taylor Chan's elaborate, multi-year scheme defrauding more than a million dollars from dozens of women by pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers athlete.
Harger: Katie Wilson says she's not DSA. Fine. The DSA platform says 'defund the police,' and SPD's hiring bonus just got defunded
"No WAY," I told myself. There's no way SPD, short hundreds of officers, working through a rough stretch on morale, and still a little tender from the whole "defund" era, would cut its one big recruiting tool: the hiring bonuses.
Seattle Sports
It’s go time: The Mariners’ last road to a playoff push is now
Coming off a series win in Boston, the Mariners now face the easiest remaining schedule in baseball over their last 22 games.
Mariners sign former top prospect to minors deal
Right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson was assigned to Triple-A Tacoma.
Recap: Mariners beat Red Sox 8-3 to take series
Jhonny Pereda had a two-run single as part of the second of Seattle’s two four-run innings on the day.
Randy Arozarena has another big game in Mariners’ win over Red Sox
After homers in the first two games, the left fielder provided two defensive gems in Wednesday's series finale.
Pac-12 football returns 4 years after conference nearly went extinct
Next gen Pac-12 kicks off in full force this week with the start of the football season.
Andrés Muñoz’s changeup has been untouchable
Batters are 0 for 13 with 13 strikeouts against the pitch, which has generated a 100% whiff rate.
Seattle Red
Rantz: Seattle’s teachers union spent a week holding kids hostage, then the superintendent fought back and won
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner refused to move off the district's own offer, and the Seattle teachers union folded hours before day one.
Nick Brown sued one prediction market and left the rest alone, and now Kalshi wants to know why
Kalshi accuses WA Attorney General Nick Brown of selective enforcement, saying Washington shut its markets down while rival Polymarket operates untouched.
State Department to strip visas from 200,000 tourists who claimed asylum, and Washington’s courts are next in line
The State Department is moving to revoke up to 200,000 tourist visas over asylum fraud, a push that runs straight through Washington's immigration courts.
‘Anybody who gets in the way of progress’ ends up on the wrong side of history, King County Republican says of data center bans
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn says data centers belong in Washington if the power exists, breaking with Seattle and Spokane moratorium supporters.
Vulnerable Washington Democrat bails out Mike Johnson on a socialism vote, and her own whip says nobody warned her
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was one of two Democrats who voted to advance a GOP rule, saving Speaker Mike Johnson's agenda and blindsiding her own leadership.
Washington’s top-ranked college let students interrogate Republican group about Trump, then denied their club by unanimous vote
FIRE says Whitman College let its student senate deny the campus Republican Club recognition over politics. The college has until Sept. 14 to answer.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Summer's almost over, but Bellevue police say the traffic crackdown will continue
The Bellevue Police Department is closing out its "100 Safe Days of Summer" campaign with a weeklong emphasis.
September brings changes to the Kitsap Fast Ferry Service
Beginning Tuesday, the Kitsap Fast Ferry Service will return to its pre-pandemic schedule, eliminating 14 daily sailings.
'Late 8' slowdowns have 'nothing to do with South Lake Union': Rantz argues Denny Way bus-only lane misses why Route 8 is actually late
Several blocks of Denny Way eastbound in Seattle are now bus-only, extending from Seattle Center to I-5, but not everyone is happy with the change.
MyNorthwest Weather
Western Washington's first fall-like storm arrives
This won’t be a major windstorm, but a combination of soaking rain, gusty winds, and the potential for thunderstorms will make for a notably unsettled couple of days.
September is here, and big changes are coming to the weather
September is here, and it’s bringing some big changes to our weather. We’ve been stuck in a remarkably persistent stretch of summer, with every high temperature since July 16 reaching at least 70 degrees.
Labor Day weekend forecast: Drier weather and some sunshine expected after midweek rain
Higher pressure aloft is forecast to build over Washington as the Labor Day weekend unfolds.
MyNorthwest Politics
Democratic WA Rep. frustrated with own party for killing 'Whistleblower Protection Bill,' defending 'Keeping Families Together Act'
Washington State Rep. David Hackney, a Democrat, voiced frustration that his sponsored bill, House Bill 2585, failed to receive a floor vote in the Democrat-majority chambers of the state legislature.
King County Assessor John Wilson violated ethics code 4 times, ombuds report finds
Criminal charges against King County Assessor John Wilson have been dropped after his ex-fiancée declined to cooperate.
Harger: Katie Wilson says she's not DSA. Fine. The DSA platform says 'defund the police,' and SPD's hiring bonus just got defunded
"No WAY," I told myself. There's no way SPD, short hundreds of officers, working through a rough stretch on morale, and still a little tender from the whole "defund" era, would cut its one big recruiting tool: the hiring bonuses.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Tacoma's Making a Difference Foundation Awarding More Than $26K in Scholarships
Originally published on South Sound Business. Tacoma’s Making a Difference Foundation yesterday announced the recipients of its 2026-27 scholarship program, which is awarding a total of $26,500 to 11 students pursuing higher education. The annual scholarship program awards students who have demonstrated academic achievement, perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to making a positive impact on […]
Redmond Student Bands Shine in Bach to Rock National Competition
Originally published on 425. Two student bands from Bach to Rock’s Redmond location earned national recognition in the music school’s sixth annual National Battle of the Bands competition. In the middle school division, Murder on Mars took first place. In the elementary school division, Evergreen Titans was named a runner-up. After local and regional contests, […]
Sound Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Port Orchard Branch
Originally published on South Sound Business. Tacoma-based Sound Credit Union on Tuesday ceremoniously broke ground on a new branch in Port Orchard. The site will be Sound’s 27th full-service branch in the Puget Sound region when it opens next spring. Sound Credit Union purchased the property two years ago at the intersection of Bethel Road […]
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
Unemployment claims tick up to 206,000 but remain at historically low levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs are still rare and jobless claims remain at historically low levels. The Labor Department reported Thursday filings for benefits ticked up to 206,000 last week from a revised 204,000 the week before. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, […]
The Latest: Trump promises to campaign for Republicans despite sagging popularity
President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers facing tough reelection campaigns to run on his record in the White House despite his sagging popularity, and he pledged to campaign in all of the roughly three dozen contests that are likely to determine control of Congress. Also, a federal judge in Boston will hear arguments Thursday on […]
Hikers describe intense rain and wind before floodwaters ravage Grand Canyon
Like clockwork, clouds build up in the afternoon, the wind starts to swirl and the skies darken. Then the rain comes. Sometimes it is just a few drops. But on this August afternoon, the monsoon kicked into high gear, setting its sights on a remote section of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Down below, dozens […]
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