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Amazon reportedly weighs $7B startup acquisition as AI spending accelerates
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Driver arrested for DUI after taking down power lines in north Seattle crash
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2 boys hospitalized after falling from second-story window in Queen Anne
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As Seattle schools test weapons detectors, Gee and Ursula want officers back on campus
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Renton assistant principal remains on paid leave for sending explicit messages to students’ mothers
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Frost advisory tonight, sunshine returns Monday
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Hurricane-force winds in Washington? The Columbus Day Storm showed what’s possible
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KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: Housing First and Recovery First shared a Seattle stage, and nobody walked out
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Seattle Red Opinion
Rantz: City of Seattle refuses to say where its Christopher Columbus statue is
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MyNorthwest News
'The money of someone I loved': Former attorney gets 2 years for stealing more than $1.5M from Port Townsend woman’s estate
A former Washington attorney was sentenced to two years in prison for wire fraud for his theft of more than $1.5 million from an estate he was hired to probate.
Search for missing plane ends after aircraft wreckage located near Tonasket
Authorities launched a search for a missing small plane Saturday, that may have disappeared while flying over northeast Washington.
Drive-by shooting at south Seattle nightclub leaves one dead, one injured
Seattle police are searching for a murder suspect after a drive-by shooting in south Seattle left a man dead and a woman hurt early Sunday morning.
The Spin: Washington State Ferries’ ‘People First’ message puts workers ahead of stranded passengers
When a disruption hits Washington State Ferries, the public wants to know what happened, how long it will last, and what officials are doing to help.
Seattle highway closures, southbound I-405 shutdown in Bothell mean weekend detours
Drivers traveling through Seattle and Bothell should plan for highway and ramp closures.
25 years after federal prosecutor Tom Wales’ killing, investigators say the case is still active
For 25 years, investigators have been pursuing the killing of Tom Wales, an assistant U.S. Attorney shot at his desk in his home in Seattle.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘Why is it always public safety?’: Jake and Spike push back on Seattle’s proposed $7.1M cut to firefighter overtime
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill discuss the implications of Seattle's proposed cut to firefighter overtime in the 2027-28 budget.
‘That song is cooked’: Gee celebrates Ella Langley’s Billboard record while declaring he’s done with Mariah Carey’s Christmas hit
Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas breaks records on Billboard, surpassing Mariah Carey's holiday classic.
‘Do I need pizzas delivered by drones?’: Ursula questions drone deliveries as Walmart plans Seattle expansion
Ursula Reutin discussed Walmart's drone delivery plans for Seattle and the implications for everyday convenience in urban areas.
The Spin: Washington State Ferries’ ‘People First’ message puts workers ahead of stranded passengers
When a disruption hits Washington State Ferries, the public wants to know what happened, how long it will last, and what officials are doing to help.
‘People feeling like they’re going backwards’: KIRO hosts debate wages, living costs after WA ferry disruptions
KIRO hosts debate rising living costs, six-figure salaries and worker pay demands after Washington State Ferries disruptions.
‘Take care of the streets’: Jake criticizes Katie Wilson’s priorities after Seattle adopts surveillance pricing restrictions
Seattle's new pricing ordinance raises concerns about priorities. Jake Skorheim questions Mayor Katie Wilson’s focus on surveillance over street care.
Seattle Sports
Seahawks’ offense laments turnovers, says defense ‘deserved to win’
A slew of costly turnovers spoiled another strong defensive performance in Seattle's loss to San Francisco.
NFL replay VP explains ruling on Seahawks’ final offensive play
The NFL's vice president of instant replay explained the ruling on Cooper Kupp's fourth-down dive along the sideline.
Brock: Seahawks are ‘not playing complementary ball’
“They're not tying together the three phases," Brock Huard said.
Stacy Rost: Why this 3-2 start by Seahawks feels different
Seattle has the same record it did this time last season, but there are some real differences between now and then.
Seahawks RB Charbonnet unlikely to return vs Broncos
Zach Charbonnet is working back from February knee surgery to repair a torn ACL.
Kraken overcome Ovechkin’s 1st goal of season to beat Capitals 5-3
Five different players scored goals for Seattle.
Seattle Red
Rantz: Trump brings back Columbus Day. Seattle still pretends it doesn’t exist
Trump ordered flags flown for Columbus Day. Seattle erased the holiday in 2014 and still keeps its Columbus statue in storage. Rantz on the double standard.
Permanent daylight saving time would mean 9 a.m. sunrises and dark school commutes in Western Washington
Permanent daylight saving time would push Western Washington sunrises past 8:55 a.m., darken school commutes and brighten evenings. Here is who backs it.
Washington’s new income tax could wipe out 18,800 jobs and $8.3 billion a year, new report warns
Washington’s 9.9% income tax could cost 18,800 jobs and $8.3 billion in GDP by 2036, a new Buckeye Institute report finds. Voters decide on I-645 November 3.
Big investors flee Seattle apartments as rates hit 20-year high, and a Bellevue firm scoops up a 28% discount
Coverse Capital Investments bought Seattle’s 88-unit Rowan Apartments for $17.5 million, 28% below assessed value, as rising rates sideline big buyers.
Even Tina Kotek’s internal polling shows she is in a precarious position in the Oregon governor’s race
Two new polls, including one internal poll from incumbent Tina Kotek, show her in a dead heat with GOP challenger Christine Drazan for Oregon Governor.
Washington spends a record amount per student, scores stay flat, and Chris Reykdal’s fix is even more money
Washington spends record sums on schools while math scores stall. Superintendent Chris Reykdal wants a bigger budget share instead of answers on results.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Seattle highway closures, southbound I-405 shutdown in Bothell mean weekend detours
Drivers traveling through Seattle and Bothell should plan for highway and ramp closures.
One eastbound SR 18 lane reopens near I-90 after Friday morning crash
One lane of eastbound SR 18 has reopened following a crash on Friday morning. The collision occurred just west of I-90 (milepost 27).
Only northbound I-5 on-ramp between Mercer Street and U-District reopens early
The Harvard Avenue E on-ramp to northbound I-5 reopened to traffic about 4:45 a.m. Friday morning, about three days ahead of schedule.
MyNorthwest Weather
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Panama; no tsunami threat to West Coast
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations.
So long 70s, hello 'Fogtober'
Western Washington gets one more taste of summer before cooler temperatures, light rain, and chilly nights settle in.
October reality check on the way with weekend rain and chill
This pattern of morning gloom and afternoon sunshine won’t last. And we have just one more day with balmy highs in the mid-60s and 70s before changes sweep in.
MyNorthwest Politics
Washington millionaires tax debate: Initiative 645 contrasts $3B in revenue v. fears of broader taxes
Supporters and opponents of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires clashed Thursday night in a televised debate.
Harger: 5 things I'm watching as Washington ballots hit mailboxes, from WA-3 to the income tax
Ballots start landing in Washington mailboxes a week from today, on Friday, Oct. 16. Election night is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
King County names FBI veteran as first taxpayer watchdog
King County has tapped a former FBI agent and veteran government watchdog to lead its first inspector general's office.
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
Mamdani orders review of NYPD's use-of-force policies as progressives call for greater change
NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday ordered the New York Police Department to conduct a sweeping review of how officers use force against civilians, moving to address growing discord among progressives who want the democratic socialist to exert stronger control over the nation’s largest police department. In a news release, Mamdani announced […]
The Kremlin relishes in the US-Russia diesel deal and Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy
A deal between Moscow and Washington over exports of Russian diesel and fresh U.S. criticism of Ukraine’s leader mark important political victories for the Kremlin, reversing years of sanctions for its full-scale invasion of its neighbor. While the size of Russia’s diesel exports is relatively small and unlikely to significantly impact prices, the revenue will […]
What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history
Native Americans celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches. Former President Joe Biden officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day in 2021. An increasing number of states and cities have also recognized it — pivoting from a day long rooted in the celebration of explorer Christopher Columbus to one focused on the people […]
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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.