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Man arrested for allegedly impersonating police, pulling people over along I-90
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Wildfire smoke expected to bring hazy skies to Western Washington
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Heat wave coming to Western Washington Tuesday and Wednesday
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Westbound SR 20 closed for a semi-truck off the road
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PSE Flex program faces first real test as heat hits Puget Sound
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'If they're going to do Jimothy, do it right': Jake and Spike critique Mariners' representation of viral raccoon
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MyNorthwest News
'Mad man desperate for money': Man gets 15 years in jet ski drug-smuggling scheme near WA-Canada border
A 69-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for three federal felonies connected to his 2021 scheme to smuggle drugs across the Strait via watercraft.
One WA city has the fifth-worst McDonald's ice cream machine reliability in the U.S.
According to the survey, Puyallup has a 37.6% chance of a McDonald's ice cream machine not working — the fifth-worst odds of any city in the U.S.
Bullet fired through Bremerton apartment wall; Kitsap County deputies investigate
Kitsap County deputies are investigating after a bullet was fired through the wall of an apartment complex in unincorporated Bremerton over the weekend.
Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations in place for Modrite Fire burning near Inchelium
Crews are working to get a handle on a large wildfire burning about 17 miles southwest of Inchelium.
New country bar to open in former Shingletown space in Ballard
Those missing the beloved Shingletown Saloon in Ballard will soon have a place to honky-tonk once again.
Man shot and killed in Fairwood area near Renton, suspect at large
Detectives with the King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit are investigating a fatal shooting that happened late Monday night in the Fairwood area near Renton.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Look at the full picture': Gee and Ursula weigh in as 2 former Democratic governors slam WA's spending
Two ex-Democratic governors express concerns over WA's budget discipline and spending practices in Olympia.
'Profiting off others' misery': Ursula on the dark side of true crime ahead of Netflix's Idaho murders docuseries
Explore the ethics of true crime in Netflix's Idaho murder documentary releasing this July, featuring the tragic student case.
'It's well-intentioned': Hosts debate requiring BAC tests before boarding a flight
Explore the discussion on requiring BAC tests before flights post a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for alleged assault.
Where to see 'The Odyssey' in 70mm near Seattle, and why it matters
Only 25 theaters in the U.S. can show movies in the IMAX 70mm film format. Here are your best options to view "The Odyssey" in Washington.
Harger: Washington's budget went from $33 billion to $80 billion. Two former Democratic governors claim Olympia has lost the thread
Between Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire, they've balanced more budgets than anyone currently working in Olympia, and they know what one looks like when it's heading somewhere bad.
'Why can't new grads find jobs?': Curley's theory on the devaluation of college degrees
Explore John Curley's views on the job market and the devaluation of college degrees affecting new graduates today.
Seattle Sports
Seattle Mariners detail injury concerns with Julio and J.P.
Mariners manager Dan Wilson explained why J.P. Crawford was scratched from Monday's lineup and Julio Rodríguez exited early from the win over the Reds.
Recap: Mariners throw combined 3-hitter, beat Reds 8-0
Cal Raleigh hit his sixth career grand slam, George Kirby and three relievers combined for a three-hitter and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 on Monday night.
Reds’ epic slight of Cal Raleigh may have just fixed him
Cincinnati is regretting its decision to intentionally walk the bases loaded to face the struggling Cal Raleigh, who blasted a grand slam.
Mariners-Reds Lineups: ‘Geno’ returns to Seattle
For the first time since his go-ahead grand slam in last year's ALCS, Eugenio Suárez is back in Seattle.
Bump’s hope about Nick Emmanwori going on Seahawks PUP list
Former NFL WR Michael Bumpus shared his concern level with standout safety Nick Emmanwori going on the Seattle Seahawks' PUP list.
Nick Emmanwori among 3 Seahawks added to PUP list
There's a surprise among the three Seahawks landing on the PUP list Monday, and it's not a good one.
Seattle Red
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s independent, blue-collar brand merely a facade, documents show
FEC documents show there isn't as much daylight between Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Washington Democrats as she lets on.
Kraken CEO urges Democratic lawmakers to ‘wake up’ as business leaders eye an exit from WA
The Seattle Kraken’s chief executive officer, Tod Leiweke, warned Washington lawmakers that many of the state’s business leaders are looking to leave the state, largely due to the majority Democrats in Olympia driving them out with their “insatiable appetite for spending.” His major concerns stem from the state legislature’s financial mismanagement, pointing to an increasingly […]
Rantz Exclusive: Seattle police lose 18 officers in June as summer exodus takes hold
Seattle police lost 18 officers in June alone, pushing 2026 separations to 62 and shrinking SPD's deployable patrol force to just 853 officers on duty.
Half of WA juvenile rehab staff quit within a year despite 71% spending hike
A recent nonpartisan audit into Washington’s juvenile rehabilitation system found that roughly half of its frontline employees depart within a year, despite a 71% spending increase. In a preliminary report released by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, the audit dove into the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ (DCYF) Juvenile Rehabilitation […]
Church conference leaves Idaho over fears of LGBTQ people’s safety
A gathering of United Methodist churches from Oregon and Idaho is leaving the Gem State due to concerns about state law targeting LGBTQ people.
Cargill: Washington state wants another dam study – but it doesn’t want an honest answer
Chris Cargill with the Mountain States Policy Center argues dams are an environmental scapegoat and the alternatives are vastly inferior.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Ground delay at SEA Airport after thunderstorms hit the region
A ground delay has been issued for flights arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after thunderstorms swept through the region Thursday.
When is a left lane camper not really camping?
Is there anything worse than a left lane camper? It's time for a reminder on what is and isn't the congestion-causing behavior that drives us nuts.
90-minute morning commutes return as Revive I-5 swings back into action
As expected, the drives out of Snohomish County were awful, some of the worst travel times we've seen since the project started again in January.
MyNorthwest Weather
'I tried to just not recognize it': Curley shares his hatred for Daylight Saving Time, switching times twice a year
Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent.
Warmer-than-average summer ahead for western WA as forecast sounds like a broken record
The National Weather Service released the latest seasonal weather outlook, and the outlook for the summer may sound like a broken record.
8,000+ lightning strikes ignite wildfire concerns across Washington and Oregon
More than 8,000 lightning strikes ripped through Washington and Oregon over the last 24 hours, causing a large number of fires to ignite in each state.
MyNorthwest Politics
'Robberies have dropped 71%': Federal Way mayor talks policing wins, data centers, but dodges governor question
Crime in Federal Way has significantly declined, with car thefts down 80%, robberies down 71%, and burglaries down 60%.
Harger: Washington's budget went from $33 billion to $80 billion. Two former Democratic governors claim Olympia has lost the thread
Between Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire, they've balanced more budgets than anyone currently working in Olympia, and they know what one looks like when it's heading somewhere bad.
'The status quo hasn't been working': Democratic Socialist Sabio-Howell on her bid to unseat Jamie Pedersen
Hannah Sabio-Howell aims to unseat Jamie Pedersen, arguing the status quo harms Washington residents.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for — with the same minuscule odds. The expansion, first announced in April through an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association in the U.S. and Allwyn UK, […]
Where Arizona's Award-Winning Chefs Go Up in (Mesquite) Smoke
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. You won’t find charcoal on the grills of these Arizona restaurants. Here in the Southwest, nature already supplied the perfect fuel: Mesquite. What is Mesquite? Native to the deserts of Arizona and the greater Southwest, mesquite trees have long been part of life here. Their dense hardwood burns […]
City of Bellevue Introduces $25M in Funding to Increase Affordable Housing
Originally published on 425. The city of Bellevue has announced that it will offer nearly $25 million to help fund affordable-housing projects. Project proposals are due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 11. A pre-application conference is required no later than Aug. 14. Up to $13.95 million is available from Bellevue’s Housing Stability Program, and up […]
MyNorthwest History
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.
Suspect arrested following violent rampage at Harborview's Emergency Room
Seattle police report a chaotic scene at the Harborview Emergency Room, where a patient went on a violent rampage over the weekend.
National News
Appeals court rejects Biden's bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected a request by Joe Biden to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter before he was elected president. A divided three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit suspended its decision until […]
A Minnesota town now boasts the world's tallest nutcracker
LUVERNE, Minn. (AP) — Crossing the open farmland of southwestern Minnesota, you’ll encounter an otherworldly sight: a massive head with a beard, mustache and red-striped top hat looming over the horizon. Pull into the small town of Luverne and the figure — a nearly 66-foot (20-meter) tall nutcracker, decked out like Uncle Sam — comes […]
Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for — with the same minuscule odds. The expansion, first announced in April through an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association in the U.S. and Allwyn UK, […]
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