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'The money's gone': Nirvana's Novoselic says a WA lawmaker steered $500K to her own employer and Olympia shrugged
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3 people pulled from Port Orchard mobile home fire in critical condition
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Woman, child escape Longview home before SWAT arrests man accused of threatening her with gun
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'You're probably going to get Care Bears showing up': Jake rips Seattle mayor's gun violence plan
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‘Like the life was squeezed out of them:’ Family describes alleged abuse at home where 5 were killed
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Prosecutors receive 43 animal cruelty charges against Marysville suspected breeder
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MyNorthwest News
Everett repeat offender gets more than 10 years in prison for distributing kilos of meth and fentanyl tied to Sinaloa cartel
An Everett man with 26 criminal convictions was sentenced Friday to 10 and a half years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking ring.
Kroger clips Red Bull's wings, removing energy drink from shelves
If you're a Red Bull drinker who shops at Fred Meyer or QFC, Kroger has stopped selling Red Bull energy drinks at all of its stores.
'Her girls were her everything': GoFundMe raises more than $46,500 for family of woman who died in Enchantments
Sybil Claborn, 45, was killed, and her husband is recovering after they were stranded in the Enchantments during a snowstorm last weekend.
Attorneys file $27 million wrongful death claim in fatal stabbing by Clark County deputy
Attorneys Mark Lindquist and Angus Lee have filed a $27 million wrongful death claim against Clark County on behalf of the family of Marc Fogle.
Robert Kraft responds to Macklemore's $1M Palestine pledge, says Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2M
Millions of dollars in support of Palestinians are on the line amid a war of words between Macklemore and Robert Kraft.
After delayed response to Bite of Seattle shooting, Mayor Wilson orders emergency changes
Mayor Wilson has signed an executive order directing Seattle city departments to improve how they prepare for and respond to emergencies.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'The facts don't matter when you get the mob all worked up': Curley defends Tacoma restaurant owners caught in boycott
Two Tacoma brothers who donated $1,250 to oppose Washington's income tax are watching their businesses get torched by a boycott built on what John Curley called a false premise.
Gee: Wait, what?! Mike Macdonald just showed us what leadership really looks like
I already respected Mike Macdonald. Today, I respect him even more. Think about the timing of what this man just chose to share.
Jake: Can Seattle learn from its affordable housing mistake?
Seattle has been running this experiment for a decade with "affordable housing," and the results are in. Good intentions, bad math.
Ask Ursula: Am I petty for wanting a separate check at family dinner?
Dear Ursula, I love getting together with my family at restaurants, but when it comes to paying the bill, I always dread it.
'That feels like a threat': Jake flags Sen. Pedersen's payroll tax warning if WA voters repeal the millionaires tax
Jake flags Sen. Pedersen's warning on payroll tax if WA voters repeal the millionaires tax, raising critical economic concerns.
Gee: Wait, what?! Olympia wants to tear down a 47-year-old berry stand to build a 'community' park?
A family-run berry stand in Olympia that has operated for 47 years may have to close because the city plans to acquire the property for a new community park.
Seattle Sports
Stacy Rost: 3 numbers that matter for Seahawks vs Cardinals
Stacy Rost highlights three numbers to watch ahead of Seattle's Week 2 matchup against Arizona.
Seahawks-Cardinals Info: TV, radio, uniforms and more
The Seattle Seahawks will be on the road Sunday to take on the Arizona Cardinals in a 1:25 p.m. NFC West contest.
What Big Ray liked about Seahawks’ O-line in debut
Ray Roberts detailed what stood out from the O-line in Week 1 and the biggest key for the unit in Week 2.
Injury Report: Little change for Seahawks, while Cardinals trend down
The Seattle Seahawks had just one change from Wednesday, while the Arizona Cardinals, trended in the wrong direction at one particular position.
Cardinals will test-drive newfound confidence vs defending champ Seahawks
Trey McBride is in his fifth season with the Arizona Cardinals and has never been part of a win over the Seattle Seahawks, an NFC West rival and the defending Super Bowl champions.
Seahawks-Cardinals Uniforms: Arizona breaking out ‘Rivalries’ alternate
The Seahawks and Cardinals will be wearing the same uniforms on Sunday as last year's Thursday Night Football game that Seattle won on a last-minute field goal.
Seattle Red
Five for Fighting star unloads on musicians who abandoned Ed Sheeran to defend Macklemore
Five for Fighting singer John Ondrasik condemns music industry silence on Hamas after artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour to support Macklemore.
Thirty-three people accused of wrecking a UW building will walk away clean, and a state senator won’t pretend that’s justice
Thirty-three people charged in the May 2025 University of Washington building takeover can see charges dismissed in a year. Senator Matt Boehnke objects.
Could Oregon flip red? New poll gives Republican Christine Drazan slim lead in race for governor
A new poll found that Republican Christine Drazan is clinging to a narrow lead over Democratic incumbent Tina Kotek in the Oregon gubernatorial race.
‘Same thing’: Washington teacher caught on video comparing the Holocaust to Muslim discrimination after 9/11
An Islander Middle School teacher on Mercer Island paired Jews fleeing the Holocaust with Muslims facing bias after 9/11, drawing fire from Jewish critics.
Seattle sellers just flooded the market with a record 531 homes in one week, and buyers are walking away
Seattle sellers listed a record 531 homes in one week as mortgage rates hit 7.22% and pending sales fell 29.3%, according to broker Matt Goyer's data.
Starbucks’ hometown loses coffee crown to Orlando as Seattle cafés battle $21.30 wages and street crime
Seattle, home of Starbucks, finished fifth in WalletHub's 2026 coffee city ranking. Are the city's wage mandates and soft-on-crime policies squeezing cafés?
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Seattle Convention Center paints itself into a transportation mess on 9th Ave
A Seattle Convention Center art event left a key I-5 access road covered in paint that can't be removed, and there's no timeline to reopen.
All lanes of SB I-5 reopen near Ship Canal Bridge after semi-truck collision caused 7-mile backup
All lanes have been reopened along southbound I-5 near the Ship Canal Bridge after a collision involving a semi-truck.
Link light rail train involved in crash with bus, trains delayed
Link light rail trains have been delayed this morning, Sept. 15, because of a crash with an empty school bus.
MyNorthwest Weather
Forecasters say 90% chance of very strong El Niño this winter, with near 70% chance of record event
The National Weather Service released its latest seasonal weather outlook, reaffirming an ongoing strengthening of El Niño heading into this winter.
WEATHER: Here’s your last taste of summer before settling into fall
We’re off to another calm and cool start with light offshore wind.
Global ocean temperatures set new record as developing El Niño adds heat to decades of warming
A recent report highlighted that global ocean temperatures set a new record on Aug. 22 this year with an average reading of 69.98 degrees Fahrenheit.
MyNorthwest Politics
After delayed response to Bite of Seattle shooting, Mayor Wilson orders emergency changes
Mayor Wilson has signed an executive order directing Seattle city departments to improve how they prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Mayor Wilson to announce executive order on emergency coordination after Bite of Seattle shooting
Mayor Katie Wilson is expected to announce a new executive order Thursday aimed at strengthening Seattle’s emergency management coordination.
Mayor Wilson signs rental junk fee ban into law, landlords who violate could be taken to court
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed her rental junk fee ban into law on Wednesday.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Northwest Event Guide Updates Online Resource
Originally published on 425 Business. The new online guide has a refreshed look and features more than 800 local vendors — all of which are searchable in one place.
Several Grants Awarded by Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Originally published on 425. The entity is awarding $100,000 to organizations statewide to help support the region’s maritime heritage.
WaFd Bringing Holding Company Headquarters to Bellevue
Originally published on 425 Business. The move is expected to be completed within 18 months.
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
Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge who blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” for compensating President Donald Trump’s political allies wasn’t swayed by a government attorney’s assurances Friday that the administration has abandoned the concept. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Virginia didn’t rule from the bench on the government’s request […]
One thing that hasn’t changed in 250 years: Americans’ willingness to get suckered
NEW YORK (AP) — America: land of possibility. And also: land of suckers. Our enduring belief that anything is possible — whether based in reality or not — has helped the nation become the world’s largest economy. It has also led us to fall head over heels for hucksters and charlatans, again and again. If […]
Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Research scientist Ashish Rajurkar kneels in the dirt, lifting a large clod of soil tangled around a soybean plant. He knocks away pieces of earth from the plant’s roots, which slope straight down instead of out to the side like typical soybean plants. Researchers hope roots like these could help crops […]
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
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