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'We have gone backwards': KIRO host warns Mayor Katie Wilson is losing trust with Seattle's biggest players
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'We are building safer communities': King County receives $15M grant to strengthen crisis response, prevent gun violence
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I-5 south down to 1 lane after deadly crash near Everett Mall
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Clark County man charged with shooting, killing bald eagle with shotgun
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'Do not mail it': Secretary of State urges voters to use drop boxes, dispels voter fraud fears
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Zillow slashes 500+ jobs as company leans harder into AI
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MyNorthwest News
Teen shot near South Seattle BBQ restaurant found wounded in West Seattle
Seattle police are investigating after an 18-year-old man was shot during what he described as a tussle near a barbecue restaurant in South Seattle.
Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.
Snohomish All-Stars advance in Softball World Series after 7-3 win over Texas
The Snohomish Little League All-Stars are advancing through the Little League Softball World Series after a 7-3 win over Texas on Tuesday.
Starbucks drops its fall menu with new cider-chai drink, food, and cake pop
Summer isn't over yet, but Starbucks is already rolling out its fall menu, complete with a brand new drink, food item, and cake pop flavor.
Private drones continue to hamper firefighting efforts in Spokane
The time to take personal video of the devastation in Spokane is after the fire is out and homes stop burning, not during the emergency.
Indoor farming company in Marysville 'winds down,' laying off 55
An indoor agriculture company in Marysville is permanently "winding down" and laying off 55 employees after acquisition negotiations fell through.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Principal, athletic coordinator charged after waiting 53 days to report wrestler's sexual assault allegation against transgender athlete
Two coaches with Rogers High School were charged after failing to comply with Washington's mandatory reporting law after a high school female wrestler alleged a biological male sexually assaulted her during a match.
Harger: My primary ballot is sitting on my microwave. If a politics nerd is cramming, the August primary isn't working
We moved primaries from September to August in 2008 to give election officials more time to process mail-in ballots. That made logistical sense. For actually getting people to vote, it's a flop.
'I've seen our drug crisis worsen': KIRO host says people who refuse shelter should face consequences as Capitol Hill gets first tiny home village
As Capitol Hill is set to get its first tiny home village, KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell and KIRO host Spike O'Neill both voiced their support.
Harger: Washington leads the nation in retail theft. Vancouver's answer is to stop citing shoplifters. What could go wrong?
A study ranked us No. 1 among the states for retail theft impact. No. 1. Out of 50. The study found Washington had 48% more reported retail theft than our share of the national population would predict.
'I'm not liking the way we're trending': Hosts debate growing their own food amid safety fears
Explore the growing trend of homegrown food in response to safety fears and the Cyclosporiasis outbreak.
'It's confusing by nature': Jake, Spike back lawsuit over misleading language on WA's income tax repeal
Jake and Spike back lawsuit over WA's income tax repeal initiative's confusing language ahead of November ballot.
Seattle Sports
See Mariners’ 1st lineup after Taylor Ward trade, Brendan Donovan return
Trade addition Taylor Ward and returning utility man Brendan Donovan are both in the lineup Tuesday for the M's against the Detroit Tigers.
Mariners make 7 roster moves, including Brendan Donovan’s return
The Seattle Mariners have activated two trade additions, called up a player from Triple-A and reinstated Brendan Donovan from the IL, in addition to other moves Tuesday.
M’s GM details role Seranthony Domínguez will play in bullpen
"Seranthony's pitched in a lot of big games," Mariners GM Justin Hollander said of the team's new bullpen arm.
Mariners release veterans Refsnyder, Garver following trades
The Mariners' roster is undergoing a few additional changes in the wake of the MLB trade deadline.
Seahawks sign former UFL edge rusher, waive WR
Edge rusher Garrett Nelson has played in the United Football League and bounced around several NFL rosters.
Is Seahawks fullback’s status a cause for concern?
Robbie Ouzts, who missed the NFC title game and Super Bowl with a neck injury, has been sidelined at camp with an undisclosed issue.
Seattle Red
Boise promoter grovels after canceling Azealia Banks show following baklash
A Boise promoter canceled an Azealia Banks concert two days after announcing it, then apologized to the fans who complained about the booking online.
Seattle’s biggest venues to Mayor Katie Wilson: turn the surveillance cameras back on
Ten Seattle venues and event producers signed a letter urging Mayor Katie Wilson to reactivate 22 CCTV cameras a week after the Bite of Seattle mass shooting.
Suddenly, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez runs away from claims she’s a moderate
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez scrubbed Republican endorsers from her campaign website and replaced them with EMILY's List, unions and far-left activist groups.
WSJ torches Attorney General Nick Brown for rigging the ballot against income tax repeal
The Wall Street Journal editorial board accuses WA AG Nick Brown of writing misleading ballot language to sink the November income tax repeal initiative.
Sea-Tac travelers could soon see a different price first as DOT weighs airfare rule change
The DOT is weighing changes to how airlines display fares, meaning Sea-Tac travelers may see a lower base price first with taxes and fees moved off to the side.
Seattle progressives launch rival voter guide accusing The Stranger of selling them out
Seattle progressives built a rival voter guide called the Lefty Cheat Sheet, accusing The Stranger of selling out readers after its 2024 sale to Noisy Creek.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Traffic survival guide: Hawks and Mariners to hold parties at the same time while construction returns to several freeways
Seattle showed that it can handle the biggest of events after acing the World Cup test, but the summer events aren't over.
Chill out during this week's heat wave courtesy of Pierce Transit
It's become a regular service to Pierce County residents during the excessive heat bursts we often get throughout our summer season.
King County Metro to add 9 new bus routes and 3,000 additional weekly bus trips to schedule
King County Metro is adding nine new bus routes and more than 3,000 additional weekly bus trips to its schedule.
MyNorthwest Weather
Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.
Private drones continue to hamper firefighting efforts in Spokane
The time to take personal video of the devastation in Spokane is after the fire is out and homes stop burning, not during the emergency.
Gallery: KIRO listeners share photos of Spokane wildfire smoke blanketing the region
An air quality alert remains active for the Seattle area as smoke and high temperatures are expected to affect sensitive individuals through Tuesday.
MyNorthwest Politics
Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.
Principal, athletic coordinator charged after waiting 53 days to report wrestler's sexual assault allegation against transgender athlete
Two coaches with Rogers High School were charged after failing to comply with Washington's mandatory reporting law after a high school female wrestler alleged a biological male sexually assaulted her during a match.
Washington State Primary Election Day: Polls close at 8 p.m.
Time is running out to cast your vote in the Washington state primary election. Tuesday's vote narrows down the field for Congress, the state legislature, and the state Supreme Court.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Bates Technical College Hosts Free Dental, Denture Clinics
Originally published on South Sound. To improve access to local dental health care, Bates Technical College’s Dental Assisting and Denturist Programs hosted free dental clinics in Tacoma on July 24. Licensed dentists provided exams, X-rays, extractions, and fillings. Denture and partial repairs were also available through the Denturist program. In addition to improving access to […]
Issaquah Apartment Community Sells for $55.1M
Originally published on 425. Seattle-based Security Properties has acquired the 134-unit Langara community in Issaquah. Hoodline reported that the property’s sale price is nearly double what it sold for in 2013. The North Issaquah community offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as three-bedroom townhomes, with amenities including in-unit laundry, private outdoor […]
What Do a Historic Seattle Hotel and the LeMay Collections at Marymount Have in Common?
Originally published on South Sound. The time I learned to drive a Ford Model T isn’t something I get to mention very often. Recently, that personal milestone unexpectedly became the perfect introduction to one of Seattle’s most intriguing — and historically significant — hotels: the MarQueen. It’s been a few years since I took the […]
MyNorthwest History
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.
'Not something I take lightly': WA Democrats tap rainy day fund, proposed 'millionaire tax' to close budget gap
Washington Democrats reveal a supplemental budget plan addressing the deficit with a millionaire tax and rainy day fund usage.
National News
Authorities arrested a man with ammo and apparently monitoring security at Trump golf course near LA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Authorities on Sunday arrested a man who was walking the grounds and appeared to be monitoring security planning at President Donald Trump’s California golf course two days ahead of the president’s visit. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the man was taking photos and video and had a […]
Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s top election official has rejected a citizens’ petition seeking a statewide referendum on new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump. Supporters of the referendum had submitted hundreds of thousands of petition signatures in a bid to force a November election on a new U.S. House map approved by […]
US efforts to deport Palestinian mosque leader rely on coerced confessions, witness testifies
CHICAGO (AP) — Israeli authorities coerced the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque into confessing to crimes but never succeeded in tying him to a terrorist organization, his former attorney testified Tuesday in immigration court, where the Palestinian man is fighting a Trump administration effort to deport him. Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident of the […]
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