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King County Prosecutors renew push for legislation to deal with copper wire theft
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UW homicide suspect will receive a second round of psychiatric treatment
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Ferguson seeks major disaster declaration after Spokane wildfires
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'It should pass through Costco back into our pockets': Jake, Spike weigh in on Costco's tariff refund
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Three Seattle Starbucks locations closing, including one 8-month old Ballard location
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Gee: Wait, what?! Suspects set themselves on fire allegedly trying to steal fuel in Seattle
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MyNorthwest News
Southbound SR 167 in Auburn reopens after fatal motorcycle crash
All lanes of southbound SR 167 north of SR 18 in Auburn have reopened after a fatal collision Monday afternoon involving a motorcycle and a car.
Popular California chain Starbird Chicken opens first WA restaurant in West Seattle
West Seattle has a new chicken spot. Starbird Chicken opened its first Washington restaurant Monday on Fauntleroy Way SW near the Alaska Junction.
2 dead after drive-by shooting near I-5 overpass in Kent; road closed in both directions
A drive-by shooting near the S 272nd Street overpass above I-5 in Kent killed 2 people Monday, shutting down the road in both directions as police investigate.
Woman accused of biting chunk from stranger's forehead in downtown Seattle appears in court
A 36-year-old woman accused of biting a piece of flesh from another woman’s forehead during an attack in downtown Seattle made a brief court appearance Monday.
Recall alert: Sierra Nevada raw milk cheese linked to E. coli outbreak
Check your fridge and freezer. Four types of Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses are being recalled.
Kent detective Ty Sagiao praised for role in homicide case that led to 73-year sentence
A Kent police detective whose work helped prosecutors secure a 73-year sentence in a homicide case has won a law enforcement award.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'As long as you're respectful': Rick Rizzs lets Curley tell the Detroit story that brought him back to the Mariners
John Curley tells the story of Rick Rizzs replacing Ernie Harwell in Detroit, from the angry fans and columnists to a whispered apology years later.
'Something has to give': Gee, Ursula call out WA's 14,000-case DUI backlog letting cases expire before charges are filed
Washington's toxicology labs are behind on 14,000 cases, and some DUIs are expiring before charges are filed. Gee and Ursula call it a public safety problem.
Harger: Dan Wilson gave Seattle a Game 7. The Mariners should give him back a microphone
From the low of a Seahawks loss to the bittersweet high of Rick Rizzs saying "goodbye baseball" to the low again of a shaken Dan Wilson, sitting behind a table at a press conference, confirming what the whole town saw coming: He's out as Mariners manager.
'All of the e-bike answers are bad ones': KIRO hosts question the premise of e-bikes as child ER visits surge nationwide
KIRO hosts debate e-bikes' safety as child ER visits increase, highlighting concerns over regulation and social pressures on young riders.
'Get rid of the damn thing': Gee blasts WA's carbon program for costing too much, delivering too little
Washington's carbon program faces backlash for high costs and low impact as it moves toward merging with California and Quebec.
'We're chasing our tail': KIRO hosts warn Seattle's 911 response times reveal a problem no new chief can fix alone
Seattle's police response times raise concerns with KIRO hosts as they warn no chief can solve this issue alone.
Seattle Sports
Drayer: Mariners focus on accountability, making a shift for 2027
After a season where aspect after aspect of the team continued to come up short, the Mariners will look for a new manager -- and new ideas.
Mariners’ Kade Anderson named MiLB Pitcher of the Year by Baseball America
Anderson had a 1.06 ERA and 10-1 record over 18 starts at Double-A before his August big-league promotion.
Dipoto: Mariners players pointed out things ‘abandoned’ in 2026
Multiple Mariners players "referenced what they learned in player development that got abandoned in the big leagues this year," Jerry Dipoto said.
Mariners ‘will go outside to hire our manager,’ Jerry Dipoto says
"We need fresh thought," Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said about the team's manager search.
Macdonald: Seahawks RB Price will ‘attack’ fumbling issues
Mike Macdonald discussed how the Seahawks can help Jadarian Price bounce back from fumbling in back-to-back games.
Morosi names Mariners legend Raúl Ibañez as potential manager candidate
Raul Ibañez, who works in player development for the Dodgers, hasn't managed a club before, but has received coaching interest in the past.
Seattle Red
Oregon to consider statewide ban on Flock cameras and other ALPR technology in next legislative session
Flock cameras are once again drawing criticism, this time from Oregon lawmakers who are considering a statewide ban on the technology next year.
Yakima homeless ministry targeted by WA takes religious liberty case back to the Ninth Circuit
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to rehear Washington state's case against Yakima Union Gospel Mission after previously ruling in favor of the ministry
Federal court removes gender-affirming requirements for Oregon foster parents in major win for religious liberty
A federal court has removed Oregon's requirement for foster parents to affirm children's gender identity in what is a significant win for religious liberty.
Tired of Sea-Tac? Alaska Airlines announces increased capacity at Paine Field
Alaska Airlines announced it is adding extra flights and larger aircraft on certain routes operating out of Everett's Paine Field Airport.
Portland foot traffic is on the upswing, but the city still has plenty of work to do: report
A new report found that more people are recreating in Downtown Portland, but the city's number of office workers is still well below pre-pandemic levels.
‘Not a viable plan’: Puget Sound Energy is betting future on hydrogen-ready plants that don’t exist anywhere in Washington
Former Bellevue councilmember Kevin Wallace warns PSE's draft 2050 plan cannot work, citing a 13,900 MW winter gap, unproven hydrogen peakers and $116.8B costs.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Southbound SR 167 in Auburn reopens after fatal motorcycle crash
All lanes of southbound SR 167 north of SR 18 in Auburn have reopened after a fatal collision Monday afternoon involving a motorcycle and a car.
2 dead after drive-by shooting near I-5 overpass in Kent; road closed in both directions
A drive-by shooting near the S 272nd Street overpass above I-5 in Kent killed 2 people Monday, shutting down the road in both directions as police investigate.
I-90 in Ritzville reopens after dust storm caused multiple collisions
I-90 in Ritzville has reopened after both directions were blocked Friday due to multiple collisions.
MyNorthwest Weather
Up to an inch of rain Tuesday before fall sunshine returns to western Washington
The fall season’s first rainfall occurred last week. After a weekend of sunshine, another Pacific weather system is forecast to swing onshore Tuesday for more rain.
PinPoint Alert Day: Brace for increasing showers, potential for thunderstorms
A stronger fall storm is moving through western Washington, bringing a combination of wind, rain, and the potential for thunderstorms.
First fall weather system moves into Western WA
A fall weather system is moving our way, and it’s going to bring a pretty big change to the weather over the next 24 hours.
MyNorthwest Politics
The Spin: Seattle mayor’s office uses carefully worded statement after questions about gun violence plan
The words used by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s office to describe the King County prosecutor’s involvement in her new gun violence reduction plan are raising additional questions.
Growing list of key stakeholders say they were left out of Mayor Wilson's 'collaborative' gun plan
KIRO Newsradio uncovered what appears to be a misrepresentation by Mayor Katie Wilson’s Office from KCPAO for her gun violence plan.
Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's gutsy budget got buried by her office's Bite of Seattle mess
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson made one of the gutsiest decisions I've seen a politician with power make around here in a long time.
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
Police investigate after toddler pulls out loaded gun at Michigan daycare
CANTON, Mich. (AP) — A toddler pulled out a loaded pistol Monday at a daycare in southeast Michigan and a police officer who is one of the child’s parents has been taken into custody as the investigation continues, officials said. No one was injured in the incident in Canton and police praised the daycare staff […]
Police arrest a 77-year-old California couple in the shooting death of their son-in-law
DUBLIN, Calif. (AP) — A 77-year-old couple gunned down their son-in-law in a California city park over the weekend, authorities said, and court documents showed the victim had been in a bitter custody dispute with their daughter. Jonathan McKinsey, a 40-year-old gaming engineer for The New York Times, was shot to death Saturday afternoon in […]
OpenAI delays latest model over security concerns, as industry faces new safety pressures
OpenAI said Monday it was delaying the release of a new artificial intelligence model out of security concerns voiced by its researchers, the latest in the company’s effort to decelerate the pace of the technology’s advance. OpenAI’s decision to hold back the model, called GPT-6.1 Astra, comes amid a broader push within the industry to […]
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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.