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She came to Redmond at 10 to chase a tennis dream. Now she's headed to the U.S. Open.
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Free festivals, a 50th birthday party, and Movie at the Mural: Your Seattle weekend guide
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'I didn't feel like I could speak my mind': Seattle Times columnist quits after paper kills Sophie Cunningham story
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VIDEO: Pierce County deputies use airplane to track fleeing driver who tried hiding in backyard pool
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City of Lakewood puts police chief on leave
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Teen accused of firing on undercover Seattle officers can't be charged as an adult under WA law, prosecutors say
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MyNorthwest News
Washington climbs in CNBC’s Top States for Business ranking, but concerns about costs remain
CNBC’s latest America’s Top States for Business ranking placed Washington 11th in the nation, up three spots from last year when it ranked 14th.
Independent investigation requested after woman falls critically ill at Thurston County Jail
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 29-year-old woman fell critically ill while in custody at the Thurston County Jail.
Local photographer looks to take attention away from serial killer and put it back on his victims
A local photographer is daring you to look at places you may be tempted to ignore.
Alaska Airlines announces nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris
Alaska Airlines is adding two new nonstop flights from Seattle to Europe.
Starbucks laying off more than 200 employees including those who declined Nashville move
Starbucks is laying off more than 200 employees – including those who declined to move to Nashville.
Family of missing Seattle hiker seeks community support after 3-month search
An endangered 21-year-old man from Seattle has been missing since May, and his family is asking the local community for support in the search.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'We kicked this can 7 more weeks down the unsafe city road': Jake, Spike rip Mayor Wilson for delaying camera decision
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson resurfaced at a news conference, but her answers on surveillance cameras, left Jake and Spike unimpressed.
'You knew what you voted for': Gee says don't act shocked as Katie Wilson's approval plunges amid recall effort
A new poll shows only one in three Seattle voters trust Mayor Wilson's safety plan as recall efforts intensify, and Gee Scott wonders why people are surprised.
'You failed if you weren't safe': KIRO hosts weigh in on Netflix doc alleging Boeing bypassed inspections
KIRO hosts analyze the Netflix documentary on Boeing's alleged inspection bypassing and its impact on safety culture.
'I'm tired of doing this every year': Gee, Ursula sound off on Seattle teachers' strike threat
Seattle educators voice frustrations over contract talks, warning of a potential strike if an agreement isn't reached soon.
'I don't think this is really political': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders faster Seattle permitting as apartment reviews stretch past a year
Large apartment projects in Seattle currently spend about 374 days in city-controlled permit review, more than double the city's own 180-day target.
Harger: A 17-year-old was convicted, locked up, released, and the allegations got worse. Now what?
He's 17 years old. He's already been through the juvenile justice system for serious crimes. But we know what happened next. He eventually got out.
Seattle Sports
How will Kade Anderson promotion impact Mariners’ rotation?
Baseball's top pitching prospect is reportedly set join the M's, meaning the club will likely be carrying six starters again.
Report: Seahawks sale to Khosla group clears a key last hurdle
The NFL finance and ownership policy committees voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend that the sale of the team be approved, according to Front Office Sports.
Report: Mariners to call up top prospect Kade Anderson
ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Thursday the Mariners plan to call up Kade Anderson, the top pitching prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline.
Brewers score 6 in 1st inning, beat Mariners 7-4 to take series
Garrett Mitchell and Gary Sánchez each hit two-run doubles during a six-run first inning, and the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers beat the Seattle Mariners 7-4 on Thursday.
Notebook: NFL complains about changes to TV ratings measurements
The NFL is upset about changes made by Nielsen in its methodology for measuring viewership for the upcoming season, calling them “rushed” and saying they will have a negative impact on sports.
What To Know: Changes for the 2026 college football season
A new college football season brings plenty of hopes, discussion and changes. Here are the most notable offseason developments to know about before the games begin.
Seattle Red
Seattle Times killed Matt Calkins’ column on protecting girls’ sports. He walked out that afternoon.
Matt Calkins resigned from the Seattle Times after editors spiked his column on girls' sports, the fourth of his columns the paper had killed in recent years.
RNC opens free convention ticket lottery to any Washington voter who applies
The RNC's first midterm convention in Dallas opens free tickets to any Washington voter who applies, and the party says WA-03 is now in play.
‘Enough already’: Nextdoor thread erupts over Seattle homeless camps under Mayor Katie Wilson
Seattle residents say homeless encampments are returning to parks and playgrounds under Mayor Katie Wilson.
Judge hears Puyallup wrestler’s plea for protection from male opponents
A federal judge in Tacoma heard arguments Tuesday over whether Kallie Keeler can be guaranteed female-only opponents after an alleged assault.
King County sees its highest number of weekly overdose deaths since the start of summer
Weekly overdose deaths in King County just reached their highest number since Memorial Day. One of the victims was a 15-year-old girl.
Tech CEO asks why Seattle City Council votes are almost always unanimous, even after warnings
Keith McCall says Seattle councilmembers warn about the deficit and rising taxes, then approve them anyway, nearly always without one dissenting vote.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR 18 reopens after 4.5-hour DUI closure
The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound SR 18 reopened Thursday morning after a single-car collision blocked the roadway for nearly 4.5 hours.
Getting a WA driver's license is about to get a lot harder
There are major changes coming to the requirements for new drivers and license applicants over the next few months.
WSDOT proposes $800M transformation of SR 99 corridor in Snohomish County
The Washington Department of Transportation proposed several improvements to a stretch of SR 99 — a seven mile corridor from Lynnwood toward Everett.
MyNorthwest Weather
Wildfire smoke triggers Air Quality Alert for 33 WA cities
An Air Quality Alert was issued Wednesday for several cities in central and northeastern Washington due to wildfire smoke sweeping through the area.
Pinpoint Alert for Saturday thunderstorm threat across Washington
There's potential for lightning in the mountains and even in some lowland locations, with the threat to those outdoors as well as the potential for lightning strikes to start new fires.
'Mainly mountain' thunderstorms could move west Friday into the weekend
Enjoy the late-summer sunshine this week, as thunderstorms could strike western Washington starting Friday into the weekend.
MyNorthwest Politics
'I don't think this is really political': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders faster Seattle permitting as apartment reviews stretch past a year
Large apartment projects in Seattle currently spend about 374 days in city-controlled permit review, more than double the city's own 180-day target.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson responds to recall effort against her as hearing date approaches
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson addressed reporters Wednesday who asked about the recall petition filed against her while speaking about an unrelated executive order.
Harger: You think Brian Heywood spends big? A caregivers union in Olympia outspent him on campaigns
The union SEIU 775 likes to note that The Seattle Times once compared it to Boeing and Microsoft and called it one of Olympia's most powerful players.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
11 Ways to Spend Labor Day Weekend in the Northwest
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. Labor Day might mean a day off, but in the Northwest, it certainly doesn’t mean a day of doing nothing. The long weekend is packed with reasons to get out and play, whether that means swimming across the Columbia River, celebrating blackberries along the waterfront, catching a rodeo […]
Local Performer Places Third at the International Jugglers’ Association Championships
Originally published on 425. Seattle performer Cory Black was awarded third-place status and a bronze medal at the 2026 International Jugglers’ Association Championships. The 79th annual festival was held July 27-Aug. 2 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event draws many of the world’s top jugglers, who compete before a live audience. “I’ve spent years developing […]
Take Cover at Kirkland's Umbrella Fringe Festival
Originally published on 425. The city of Kirkland recently announced that its Umbrella Fringe Festival will return in September with its trademark mix of music, theater, visual art, and comedy to venues throughout downtown Kirkland and The Village at Totem Lake. Hosted by Kirkland Arts Center, the event will run from Sept. 25-27. It’s funded, […]
MyNorthwest History
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?
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.
National News
How to help your kids make friends at a new school
For students starting at a new school, the first day holds many questions: Will they see any familiar faces? Who will they sit with at lunch? Who will they play with at recess? “I’m this much nervous,” said Iman Fair-Seldon, 5, holding her hands about 4 inches (10 centimeters) apart. Iman will start first grade […]
Cuba says US sanctions are blocking its efforts to open the economy to private investment
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States has demanded that Cuba open up to private investment, and Cuba has passed sweeping reforms to encourage just that. So Cuba’s U.N. ambassador says he wants to know why Washington keeps piling on sanctions that stymie the very economic opening it has sought for decades. Ambassador Ernesto Soberón […]
Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flaws
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Artificial intelligence chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere, but to prepare for the new school year, a group of educators in Charleston, South Carolina, packed into a high school auditorium and talked about inviting AI into the classroom. The teachers and principals watched as an instructor prompted an […]
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