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Lodge at St. Edward Park laying off 86 employees for year-long renovation
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Redmond teen Kristina Liutova punches ticket to US Open main draw
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'He's not coming here': Curley explains why famous gas station Buc-ee's is probably never coming to WA
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'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' cast reveals how Victorian-era magic powers Broadway's biggest play in Seattle
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Rain finally returns for some Friday night, cooler temps
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Snohomish Co. crews making more rescues on difficult hike highlighted on social media
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MyNorthwest News
Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill “not fit for continued service” 10 months before it failed in May, killing 11 in one of the deadliest U.S. workplace disasters.
All northbound I-405 lanes reopen near NE 44th Street after early-morning crash
Multiple lanes of northbound I-405 were blocked early Friday morning after a collision occurred early Friday morning.
Seattle Animal Shelter looking for man who killed goose at South Lake Union
The Seattle Animal Shelter is investigating an animal cruelty case after a man killed a goose on South Lake Union.
Woman arrested at Dick’s Drive-In for pulling gun on someone during road rage argument
A woman has been arrested for allegedly pulling a gun on someone during a road rage incident.
From Waterfront Block Party to Pandafest: How to spend August's final weekend around Seattle
August is coming to a close, and even though fall is on the horizon, the summer weekend events continue to roll on!
Seattle Police Department scraps $50K hiring bonuses Sept. 1 as staffing crisis deepens
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) will no longer offer hiring bonuses as of September 1, citing budget concerns.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Is this union acting in the best interest of students?': Jake raises alarm over Seattle teachers union president's alleged abuse
As Seattle teachers weigh whether to strike, KIRO host Jake Skorheim said he can't stop thinking about the person leading the negotiations.
'It's SHAME': Spike rearranges Great Lakes acronym to sum up Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario
President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America."
'I don't trust him': Curley pushes back after Bill Gates calls for AI job protections
Curley responds to Gates' call for AI job protections amid fears of job loss and turbulent times in history.
'Society has failed them': Gee and Ursula say Alderwood Mall guilty plea exposes how easy it is for kids to get guns
The teen who killed 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson with a stray bullet at Alderwood Mall in 2024 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
'They're selling smaller bags of dope': Spike warns Meta's two-hour cap still feeds kids the same product
Spike highlights how Meta's settlements may still endanger kids on social media despite the two-hour cap on content.
Curley says Starbucks strikers should quit as boycott begins, argues robots will replace baristas anyway
Starbucks Workers United, the union representing baristas at more than 550 locations, is calling for a boycott after contract negotiations have stalled.
Seattle Sports
Mariners-Blue Jays Series Preview: Playoff atmosphere in Toronto
Let's take a close look at a huge series as the Mariners and Blue Jays renew their ALCS rivalry, with both still in the playoff mix despite disappointing seasons thus far.
Stacy: The 3 biggest Seahawks questions between now and Week 1
Training camp and the preseason haven't answered every question we have about the Seattle Seahawks. Stacy Rost details three that could linger going into the Sept. 9 season opener.
Seattle Sports Radio Info: How to find Friday’s Mariners, Seahawks games
The Seahawks and Mariners will both be in action Friday, and the Seattle Sports app has you covered no matter which radio broadcast you want to hear.
The Mariners’ top candidates for September callups
A glance at the position players and pitchers with the best chances to join the expanded 28-man roster.
Who makes the cut? Here’s a Seahawks’ 53-man roster projection
Ahead of Sunday's cutdown deadline, we predict what the Seattle Seahawks' initial 53-man roster will look like.
AL West Check-In: Astros re-hire former pitching coach in new role
Brent Strom is returning as a consultant to help the team’s struggling pitching staff.
Seattle Red
Pro-lifers get win in court as judge narrows previous ruling undermining Idaho abortion law
A federal judge in Idaho has narrowed a previous ruling that undercut many of the state's protections for the rights of the unborn.
New study finds fewer than two-thirds of Bremerton businesses survive five years while Walla Walla quietly outperforms Seattle and Spokane
A new Build Your Store study ranks Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard last in Washington for five-year business survival, while Wenatchee tops all 11 metros.
WA ICE arrests hit new monthly high amid nationwide surge
The state of Washington saw its highest number of monthly ICE arrests in 3 years, as the Trump Administration ramps up deportation efforts nationwide.
Rantz: Seattle teachers selfishly voted to hold 50,000 kids hostage over a strike that state law bans
Seattle's teachers union authorized a strike that state law does not permit. Jason Rantz says children are the leverage, not the reason for the walkout.
Group behind pro-abortion initiative sues Idaho over ballot language
The group behind an initiative in Idaho that would strip the unborn of many pro-life protections has sued the state over ballot language.
Washington gives illegal immigrants $13,000 college tuition while out-of-state Americans pay $44,000, and the feds want it stopped
Washington's public colleges face a federal lawsuit seeking to end in-state tuition, grants and loans for illegal immigrants denied to out-of-state citizens.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
All northbound I-405 lanes reopen near NE 44th Street after early-morning crash
Multiple lanes of northbound I-405 were blocked early Friday morning after a collision occurred early Friday morning.
Sound Transit approves fare gates at 14 light rail stations, eyes up to $83M in new revenue
Sound Transit plans to bring fare gates to up to 14 of its light rail stations — a move that could generate nearly $83 million a year in net revenue.
Overnight closure likely on SR 104 after brush fire spreads to wires in Jefferson County
The westbound direction of SR 104 near Southpoint Road is blocked Thursday due to a brush fire that has spread to telephone wires.
MyNorthwest Weather
Blood moon, partial eclipse visible tonight in Washington
The best blood moon in North America until 2028 peaks tonight at 9:12 p.m., with 96.2% of the lunar surface passing through Earth's shadow.
Rain, it has been a while!
The weather pattern is finally starting to change after a long stretch of warm and dry weather — rain is back.
With cooler weather inbound, was Tuesday western WA's last hot day of the year?
The next 10 days reflect much cooler weather with a growing threat of showers. Yes, some potential wet weather may be in store during a summer that has been quite dry.
MyNorthwest Politics
'We received some new information': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall petition withdrawn as couple pursues further charges
The Seattle couple that's behind a recall effort against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has withdrawn their petition.
Olympia launching pilot program allowing people to live in their cars
The City of Olympia is launching a pilot program allowing people to live in RVs and other vehicles for up to six months with a permit.
Katie Wilson has 'no plan now' for public safety: Seattle Councilmember Kettle demands charter compliance from the mayor
Seattle City Council’s Public Safety Committee is demanding Mayor Katie Wilson provide a written explanation for why former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was asked to resign.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Seattle Men’s Chorus Conducting Auditions Next Month
Originally published on 425. The Seattle Men’s Chorus has announced that it’s holding auditions for the 2026-27 season at 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Sept. 9 and 12, respectively. All participants must register online before auditioning. Audition details will be distributed via email. The upcoming auditions include the chorus’ holiday show, which goes from […]
What the Thurston County Chamber Quality of Life Index Found
Originally published on South Sound Business. Concerns about Thurston County’s business climate, financial stability, and affordability were reflected in the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Quality of Life Index. For the third consecutive year, residents gave Thurston County an overall C+ as a place to live. Among the key findings were: The business […]
Feel Good Friday: Theater Support, Bark Week, and an Art Festival
Originally published on 425. Rick Steves Purchases Historic Edmonds Theater The Edmonds-based travel guide, writer, and philanthropist Rick Steves announced earlier this week that he had purchased the Edmonds Theater. “As a neighbor, I think I can speak for all of us when I say, ‘We love our Edmonds theater,’ and we’d be sad to […]
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
US diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to the Mideast embassies
WASHINGTON (AP) — American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to U.S. embassies in the Middle East after many were ordered to leave their posts during the early days of the war with Iran. Although most embassies are not returning to full strength immediately, starting this week the […]
National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on Washington's sightline
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump’s proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic landmarks in Washington, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials. The report released Friday says the 250-foot-tall (76-meter) memorial arch is likely to […]
Federal appeals court panel gives Nevada a win in its fight to regulate prediction market Kalshi
A federal appeals court panel on Friday refused to let prediction market operator Kalshi restart trading on sports and elections events in Nevada while it fights the state’s effort to shut it down until it gets a license from state gambling regulators. A panel of judges from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in […]
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