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'Another rookie mistake by Mayor Wilson': Gee and Ursula clash over who stalled Seattle's free school lunch plan
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'Leave him be': Local wildlife director warns Jimothy's deformity could prevent him from returning to the wild if captured
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Missing girl: Everett Police search for Jocelyn Mora after she left Cascade High School with unknown male
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Seattle Fire Department proposes adding drones to emergency response fleet
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25-year-old Seattle mother faces manslaughter charge after her 2-year-old drowned
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Both ramps reopen after semi-truck crash spills corn across I-5 near JBLM
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MyNorthwest News
Several homes lost; Level 3 ‘GO NOW’ evacuations in Grant County for Railroad Fire
At least seven homes have been lost, and Level 3 ‘GO NOW’ evacuations are continuing after the Railroad Fire started up in Grant County.
Plant-based food maker shutters Stanwood plant, laying off 123 workers
The No Meat Factory in Stanwood laid off 123 employees on Wednesday as the company plans to shutter its Washington location in September.
38-year-old woman killed after being struck by train in Kent
A fatal train collision is under investigation in Kent after a 38-year-old woman died after she was struck by a Union Pacific train Wednesday night.
Amazon cuts jobs within artificial intelligence unit amid billions in AI investment
Amazon confirmed more layoffs Wednesday, this time cutting jobs in its artificial intelligence unit as Amazon continues to cut jobs and dump money into AI.
'Not worth my time': Former SuperSonics voice Kevin Calabro parts ways with Portland Trail Blazers
Kevin Calabro, the play-by-play voice of the Portland Trail Blazers since 2016, announced he won't be back with the franchise.
SeaTac shooting suspect's death ruled suicide, identity revealed
A man who died following a deputy-involved shooting in SeaTac has been identified as 33-year-old Frank Huy Ho.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: Congress just cut thousands of dollars off the only home a lot of Americans can afford
What's going on is that lawmakers in both parties have figured out affordable housing is sinking them with a big part of the country.
'The restaurant remains open': Gee, Ursula stunned by Capitol Hill business owner's alleged $1.5M tax scheme
A Capitol Hill restaurant faces scrutiny as its owner is charged with stealing $1.5M in payroll taxes from employees.
'They still want the high-paying jobs': Gee says data proves people aren't fleeing the state, just King County
King County saw a loss of roughly 13,000 residents between 2022 and 2023, when around 105,000 people moved out and about 92,000 moved in.
Jake: 'Operation Red Card' is great police work — but why did it take until the World Cup?
A recent report detailed "Operation Red Card," a joint effort by local law enforcement during the World Cup, and the numbers are genuinely impressive.
Harger: I love sea lions. Some of them have to die, or $7 billion in salmon recovery goes in their adorable bellies
I love sea lions. I've put this off for years and I hate saying it, but some sea lions gotta die.
'Jimothy's ranking No. 1': Gee and Ursula brainstorm new WA state flag designs after survey suggests Amazon van, rain jacket
Explore the potential changes to Washington's state flag with Jimothy leading the poll as an option for the redesign.
Seattle Sports
Detroit ace, Seattle U product Tarik Skubal addresses trade deadline rumors
Tarik Skubal said his preference is to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and compete for a championship, though knows his next start could be his last with the team.
Report: New Seahawks owners in talks to add to group
The Seattle Seahawks' next owners are working on adding partners to their ownership group, according to a report Thursday by Bloomberg.
Mariners open to trading a different SP than expected, per report
A report from The Athletic said Seattle is telling teams Emerson Hancock is available.
Lefko: Seahawks’ top extension priority shouldn’t be Witherspoon
While attention is fixed on the Seahawks' contract negotiations with cornerback Devon Witherspoon, Mike Lefko thinks it's more important that another defensive star is locked down.
Mariners let assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes go
The Mariners, who rank last in MLB in batting and slugging, have made a change at an offensive coaching position.
Seahawks’ Week 17 opponent already hit hard by injuries
Already down both of their starting tackles for the start of the season, the Carolina Panthers saw a key linebacker go down to injury Thursday.
Seattle Red
‘We’re putting the squeeze on Seattle’: We Heart Seattle’s Andrea Suarez reacts to Tukwila’s homeless camping ban
Founder of We Heart Seattle Andrea Suarez explains what Tukwila's public camping ban means for the city and the Puget Sound region as a whole.
Bob Pishue: No surprise! West Coast climate policies drive the high cost of gas
Bob Pishue with the Mountain States Policy Center explains why Washington and Oregon's gas prices are higher than even most other blue states.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez shows her true colors by voting against two commonsense transgender bills
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez called her 'moderate' brand into question again by opposing two transgender polices supported by the vast majority of Americans.
Ken Jennings, Rick Steves get roasted online for their support of WA’s income tax
Travel writer Rick Steve and "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings are being criticized on social media for their hypocritical support of Washington's income tax.
Patty Murray attempts to grill Pete Hegseth and it backfires spectacularly
Senator Patty Murray's attempts to grill the Secretary of War during a hearing on Tuesday ended up reminding us of the failures of the Biden Administration.
WSAC report warns soaring liability costs could bankrupt WA counties
A newly released Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) white paper shows that decades of court decisions and state requirements have made county liability costs sharply rise, putting several essential services and the public at risk. “Washington counties are quietly staring down insolvency, and the breaking point has arrived,” Derek Young, WSAC Executive Director, said. […]
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MyNorthwest Traffic
State Patrol investigating possible road rage shooting on US 2
All eastbound lanes of US 2 at Homeacres Road in Everett were closed for several hours as WSP investigated a possible road rage shooting.
'Almost no accountability': Transportation expert says Sound Transit is 'building for the past' amid ballooning budget
KIRO host John Curley, a longtime skeptic of public transportation and its ballooning costs, brought on Charles Prestrud to discuss where Sound Transit went wrong.
SR 202 near Fall City to close this weekend for emergency river embankment repairs
Work is moving to SR 202 near Fall City this week, creating a 16-mile detour for people trying to get around the area.
MyNorthwest Weather
Wednesday is western Washington's hottest day of the year so far, and the humidity is only making it worse
Western Washington won't set any records, but Wednesday will be the hottest day of the year so far.
Pinpoint Alert: Peak heat Wednesday with hottest high temperatures of the year for many
As hot, high-pressure air builds over the Pacific Northwest, temperatures will again climb well into the 90s for many spots Wednesday, stretching from Central Sound down through South Sound.
Jake, Spike debate over former WA Gov. Jay Inslee linking wildfire surge to climate change
Former Governor Jay Inslee, who has long linked the surge in wildfires and smoke in the Pacific Northwest to climate change, posted on X to further highlight the correlation.
MyNorthwest Politics
Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary leaving after less than 7 months
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary, Sage Wilson, is leaving after less than seven months on the job, PubliCola reported Wednesday.
Fired Washington U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff sues Trump, acting attorney general over removal
Former interim U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.
New Washington law says landlords can't ban portable AC units
A new Washington law took effect June 11, prohibiting landlords from banning or restricting portable AC units in rental properties.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Wells Fargo Names Commercial Banking Market Executive for Washington, Alaska
Originally published on 425 Business. Wells Fargo has named commercial banking veteran Jim Teichman its market executive for commercial banking in Washington and Alaska. Based in Seattle, he reports to Commercial Banking Northwest Division Executive Eric Houser. “Jim has a strong track record of helping clients grow and building high-performing teams across the Pacific Northwest,” […]
Tacoma Art Museum Executive Director Steps Down
Originally published on South Sound. Andrew “Andy” Maus is stepping down from his position as executive director of the Tacoma Art Museum. Maus served in the role for the last three years. “The (Tacoma Art Museum Board of Trustees) is committed to ensuring a thoughtful and orderly leadership transition while continuing to advance the museum’s […]
Thermal Spa Planned for The Lodge at St. Edward
Originally published on 425. A Nordic-themed spa is coming to The Lodge at St. Edward in Kenmore. Plans are moving forward to transform the property’s long-vacant pool building into a suite of new amenities, according to published reporters. The approximately $40-million expansion would introduce indoor and outdoor thermal pools, steam rooms, cold-plunge experiences, and other […]
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
Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis
A federal judicial panel has allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that splits apart a majority-Black district in Memphis, providing another legal victory for Republicans who hope to gain an additional seat in this year’s midterm elections. A three-judge panel on Thursday declined to issue a preliminary injunction against the new districts, paving […]
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state has sent more than 3,000 letters to Alaska voters asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, a number a top state elections official said is unusually high. The letters have raised concerns among some state lawmakers, including one who said some constituents who received […]
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California' primary despite efforts to count every vote
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly 150,000 California voters had their mail-in ballots rejected for the state’s June primary, a spike from recent elections even as the state attempts to make voting easier with the goal of boosting participation and counting every ballot. California has become notorious for its ponderously slow vote counts that can drag […]
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