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'The person needs to be here': Gee says next police chief should come from within SPD as Wilson launches national search
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Vandals target Bellevue's new speed cameras
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Motorcyclist killed in fatal hit-and-run collision near Seattle Pacific University, all directions reopened
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Jimothy's gold rookie card has topped $12,000 on eBay — and bidding ends Sunday
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Dozens flee as shots fired out outside Parkland bar
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'An indefensible cut': Dolly Parton's death reignites effort to fund WA's Imagination Library
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MyNorthwest News
Pierce County officials sue to block charter amendment that would remove elected sheriff
Multiple Pierce County officials are suing the county to challenge a proposal that would change the position of sheriff from elected to appointed.
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction
Seattle teachers to vote Wednesday night on whether to strike, delaying school year
Seattle's teachers could vote to go on strike as soon as Wednesday night when the Seattle Education Association gathers at the Convention Center.
Evergreen College wrestler trades the mat for fighting fires over the summer
Mariah Paz is used to facing tough opponents, but this summer, the Evergreen State College wrestler has been taking on something very different: Wildfire.
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
The green crabs, Carcinus maenas, made their way from Europe to the East Coast in the ballast waters of ships hundreds of years ago.
Seattle mayor launches national search for new police chief
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has launched a national search for the next city police chief.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'A force of nature': Jake and Spike pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Jake and Spike honor Dolly Parton's impact on music and culture following her death, reflecting on her remarkable life and achievements.
'Chaos and confusion is the goal': Gee says Trump's mail-in voting push is designed to undermine trust in elections
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted one of two injunctions blocking President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting Monday.
'You don't have to be the best': Gee defends Dick's Drive-In in Seattle's greatest burger debate
Explore the debate on Dick's Drive-In's ranking among other Seattle burger joints, and why the city classic remains a fan favorite.
'Seattle is a destination': Gee celebrates city's record 3.7M downtown visitors in July
July marked a record for Seattle with 3.7 million downtown visitors, showcasing a strong tourism recovery.
As beaver dams turn Maple Valley land into a swamp, Curley explains why beavers do what they do
With beavers causing havoc, KIRO Host John Curley asked traffic reporter Nate Connors, "Why do beavers build dams?"
Jake, Spike questions Vision Zero's effectiveness: 'No way to achieve zero if you still have cars and people in the same space'
As Vision Zero in Seattle turns more than a decade old, Mayor Katie Wilson signed an executive order Friday directing SDOT to accelerate priority safety projects.
Seattle Sports
NFL owners approve Seahawks sale to Khosla-led group
The Seahawks are now officially set to change hands after 29 years under the Allen family's ownership.
Leonard Williams: Macdonald’s authenticity set tone for Seahawks’ success
Leonard Williams said coach Mike Macdonald's "humility and vulnerability" during a 2025 team meeting served as a turning point.
Mariners running an interesting lineup out vs Phillies lefty
A few things are different from the normal lineup as the Seattle Mariners go for a sweep Wednesday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Stacy Rost: Making sense of the Sam Darnold discourse
We don’t know how to talk about middle-class quarterbacks, and that includes the Seahawks' Super Bowl-winning QB, explains Stacy Rost.
Despite bans, could an NFL player return to college anyway?
The Big Ten and SEC have barred pros from returning to play in college, but those rules could be challenged in court amid the chaos engulfing NCAA sports.
Amsinger: Why the Mariners will win the AL West title
The MLB Network analyst pointed to a stat that gives him confidence in Seattle to repeat as division champs.
Seattle Red
Rantz: MS NOW asked Washington’s AG how he’d protect polling places. We don’t have any.
MS NOW asked WA's AG about polling places. We have none. Washington is vote-by-mail, and Democrats closed the last polls in 2011. Nick Brown played along anyway.
Idaho is moving closer to screen-free school days
Idaho's largest school district is considering significantly limiting not just cellphone use, but screentime generally, in the classroom.
‘Extortion’: Mill Creek councilman calls out Snohomish County’s 133% jail fee hike
Mill Creek Councilman Vince Cavaleri says Snohomish County's 133% jail fee hike is a money grab pushed through before the county's own audit is done.
Oregon hurts job seekers with more ‘barriers to work’ than any other state, study finds
A new report ranked Oregon the worst state in the country for 'barriers to work' due to its overburdensome occupational licensing.
Washington lowered flags for Dolly Parton after cutting her book program twice
Bob Ferguson lowered Washington's flags for Dolly Parton five months after signing a budget that again left her Imagination Library with no state money.
Former Multnomah housing authority CEO under investigation amidst corruption allegations
The former CEO of Multnomah County is under investigation by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission for allegations that she used taxpayer dollars on travel.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
All lanes back open after brush fire in I-5 median near Everett
A brush fire in the median of I-5 near Everett is blocking the HOV lane in both directions and the southbound left general-purpose lane.
Jake, Spike questions Vision Zero's effectiveness: 'No way to achieve zero if you still have cars and people in the same space'
As Vision Zero in Seattle turns more than a decade old, Mayor Katie Wilson signed an executive order Friday directing SDOT to accelerate priority safety projects.
Five cars behind you and going under the speed limit? In WA, you're breaking the law
You might know the speed limit, but do you know you're breaking the law if you're driving under it with five cars stuck behind you?
MyNorthwest Weather
Where did summer go?
We could see a little drizzle Wednesday morning before the clouds slowly break up and sunshine returns in the afternoon.
After Tuesday’s heat, cooler temperatures are likely into September
After a much warmer-than-normal start to the summer season in June, July and August have been much more "typical" for average temperatures across the region.
WA closing in on 1 million acres burned as drought fuels one of state's worst wildfire seasons
Washington’s drought is making an already busy wildfire season worse, and the outlook into fall is not encouraging.
MyNorthwest Politics
'He's absolutely spot on': Former Republican AG backs Nick Brown's fight to preserve mail-in voting
McKenna said the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting to move forward could create chaos ahead of the November midterm elections.
Pierce County officials sue to block charter amendment that would remove elected sheriff
Multiple Pierce County officials are suing the county to challenge a proposal that would change the position of sheriff from elected to appointed.
Seattle mayor launches national search for new police chief
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has launched a national search for the next city police chief.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
WESCU Names New CEO After Nationwide Search
Originally published on 425 Business. Olympia-based credit union WSECU has named Harry Zhu as its next president and CEO. He will succeed Gary Swindler, who is retiring next month after 37 years with the company, which has locations across Washington. Previously, Zhu spent 13 years with Alliant Credit Union, where he held several senior leadership […]
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center Opens Doors to Patients
Originally published on South Sound. Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital has treated its first patients at its newly expanded Outpatient Center in Tacoma. The recent opening of the expansion marks the final part of the new, 250,000-square-foot pediatric hospital. The outpatient facility has 85 exam rooms, 10 infusion bays, three sedation rooms, two X-ray units, and […]
Sip & Savor: Art Uncorked, a Cooking Class, and a New RailSpur Business
Originally published on 425. Art Uncorked Hosted at Mercer Island’s Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery, Art Uncorked, an event presented by the Eastside town’s chamber, will give attendees a chance to sample sips from more than 20 wineries, peruse food trucks, check out artisan booths, listen to live music, and more. Set from 3-7 p.m. […]
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
A judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump's golf course with ammunition
TORRANCE, Ca. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday suspended criminal charges against a former U.S. Marine arrested at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course with ammunition and a gun in his vehicle. He is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. Los Angeles County Judge John Lonergan Jr. sent Jeanine John Taele, 38, to a mental health […]
A federal prisoner with no clear ties to Alaska advances in primary for the state's US House seat
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A man who is serving time in a federal prison in New York advanced on Wednesday from the primary for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat. Eric Hafner, a registered Democrat, also ran for the seat in 2024 and secured a spot on the general election ballot that November despite a challenge […]
How Dolly Parton's love of the Great Smoky Mountains helped transform her hometown
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton didn’t just sing lovingly about her Tennessee mountain home. She spent her life elevating an often-overlooked region to showcase what long inspired her music and sparked a tourism boom that forever changed those living against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains. And it is because of that deep […]
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