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Ring video shows Amazon driver trying to open front door during late-night delivery
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Seattle police search for man accused of setting fire inside community DIY auto repair shop
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Weekend traffic: prepare for delays on I-405 near Kirkland, I-5 near Dupont
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'A nice little life': Jake and Spike map out apocalypse plans after study reveals country most likely to survive
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Authorities locate mother and baby who had been missing for a week from Okanogan County
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Tukwila educators, district reach tentative contract agreement
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MyNorthwest News
WA among 4 states being sued by Trump admin over tuition for immigrant students
Washington is among four states being sued by the Trump administration over in-state college tuition for immigrant students.
Area of Parkland being told to evacuate for large fire
An area of Parkland is being told to evacuate now due to a large fire.
11 years after the strongest summer windstorm on record, a new system heads for western WA
On Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, the strongest summer windstorm on record swept through western Washington.
5 men indicted for laundering $7.4M stolen from elderly victims through tech support scams in WA
5 men have been indicted for their connections with a nationwide fraud scheme that took funds from elderly victims and sent the money to foreign bank account.
As SPD drops hiring bonuses, Bellevue PD is still waving $30K at officers looking to leave
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) will no longer offer hiring bonuses as of September 1, citing budget concerns.
Teens accused of causing more than $100,000 in damage to vacant Key Peninsula home up for sale
A security check at a vacant home on Key Peninsula led Pierce County deputies to what an “incredibly disturbing” scene.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Ineptitude does not mean it's malfeasance': Gee and Ursula say Seattle mayor recall effort was never going to work
The effort to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson hit a wall this week, but the couple behind it said they're not done.
'He's not coming here': Curley explains why famous gas station Buc-ee's is probably never coming to WA
KIRO Newsradio's John Curley has a message for anyone in Washington state hoping to one day pull into a Buc-ee's off the interstate: don't hold your breath.
'Is this union acting in the best interest of students?': Jake raises alarm over Seattle teachers union president's alleged abuse
As Seattle teachers weigh whether to strike, KIRO host Jake Skorheim said he can't stop thinking about the person leading the negotiations.
'It's SHAME': Spike rearranges Great Lakes acronym to sum up Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario
President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America."
'I don't trust him': Curley pushes back after Bill Gates calls for AI job protections
Curley responds to Gates' call for AI job protections amid fears of job loss and turbulent times in history.
'Society has failed them': Gee and Ursula say Alderwood Mall guilty plea exposes how easy it is for kids to get guns
The teen who killed 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson with a stray bullet at Alderwood Mall in 2024 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Seattle Sports
Ex-Mariners OF Kelenic signs minor league deal with Yankees
The one-time top prospect is headed to his sixth different MLB organization – including his third this season.
Joveljić scores twice in debut as Sounders draw 2-2 with Fire
Four days after arriving in a cash-for-player trade, Dejan Joveljić netted two goals in his Sounders debut.
Mariners fall to Blue Jays 4-3 in Kade Anderson’s 2nd start
The Mariners blew a 3-0 lead and lost their third straight to fall eight games below .500.
Seahawks officially sign Terrion Arnold amid CB’s legal issues
Arnold will be placed on the NFL commissioner's exempt list as his legal proceedings unfold.
Mariners Notebook: The latest on Hancock and Donovan
Here's an update on Emerson Hancock's status after he tweaked his groin in Friday night's start.
What Bryce Miller said about move to Mariners’ bullpen
The M's right-hander addressed his new role, his recent struggles and his plan moving forward.
Seattle Red
Rantz: Democrats used Hasan Piker to win primaries, now they want credit for dumping him
Democrats put Hasan Piker on stage all primary season knowing what he was. Now that he is a general election liability, they want credit for dumping him.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez mocked for proposal to add pictures to legislation
Washington Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is being derided online for her proposal that we make it easier to add pictures to legislation.
Pro-lifers get win in court as judge narrows previous ruling undermining Idaho abortion law
A federal judge in Idaho has narrowed a previous ruling that undercut many of the state's protections for the rights of the unborn.
New study finds fewer than two-thirds of Bremerton businesses survive five years while Walla Walla quietly outperforms Seattle and Spokane
A new Build Your Store study ranks Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard last in Washington for five-year business survival, while Wenatchee tops all 11 metros.
WA ICE arrests hit new monthly high amid nationwide surge
The state of Washington saw its highest number of monthly ICE arrests in 3 years, as the Trump Administration ramps up deportation efforts nationwide.
Rantz: Seattle teachers selfishly voted to hold 50,000 kids hostage over a strike that state law bans
Seattle's teachers union authorized a strike that state law does not permit. Jason Rantz says children are the leverage, not the reason for the walkout.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
All northbound I-405 lanes reopen near NE 44th Street after early-morning crash
Multiple lanes of northbound I-405 were blocked early Friday morning after a collision occurred early Friday morning.
Sound Transit approves fare gates at 14 light rail stations, eyes up to $83M in new revenue
Sound Transit plans to bring fare gates to up to 14 of its light rail stations — a move that could generate nearly $83 million a year in net revenue.
Overnight closure likely on SR 104 after brush fire spreads to wires in Jefferson County
The westbound direction of SR 104 near Southpoint Road is blocked Thursday due to a brush fire that has spread to telephone wires.
MyNorthwest Weather
11 years after the strongest summer windstorm on record, a new system heads for western WA
On Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, the strongest summer windstorm on record swept through western Washington.
Rain finally returns for some Friday night, cooler temps
It’s been nearly a month since our last measurable rain, but that dry stretch is finally coming to an end for some of us.
Blood moon, partial eclipse visible tonight in Washington
The best blood moon in North America until 2028 peaks tonight at 9:12 p.m., with 96.2% of the lunar surface passing through Earth's shadow.
MyNorthwest Politics
WA among 4 states being sued by Trump admin over tuition for immigrant students
Washington is among four states being sued by the Trump administration over in-state college tuition for immigrant students.
Tacoma lands $4.6M grant to hire 12 new police officers, with a catch
Tacoma is set to hire a dozen new police officers, three support staff, and a contract psychologist after landing a $4.6 million state grant.
'We received some new information': Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall petition withdrawn as couple pursues further charges
The Seattle couple that's behind a recall effort against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has withdrawn their petition.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Kemper Development Co. to Explore Sale of Its Bellevue Collection
Originally published on 425. The Eastside’s iconic and influential Bellevue Collection soon could have a new owner. The Kemper Freeman family, which owns the property through the Kemper Development Co., announced today that it has begun exploring a potential sale. The family said it is in the early stages of the process and plans to […]
How the Northwest is Celebrating Eat Local Month
Originally published on 425. Eat Local Month is returning next month for a fourth year, putting a spotlight on the Washington farms, fishers, and producers that put the food on our plates every day. All September long, farms and restaurants statewide are participating in Eat Local Month’s Get a Taste of Washington State campaign, where […]
BizFair Coming to Pierce College Puyallup Next Month
Originally published on South Sound Business. Registration is open for BizFair, a free resource fair hosted by the Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance for current and aspiring small business owners. The year’s event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 19 at Pierce College Puyallup’s College Center Building. Those interested […]
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
Spinning and dipping, Minnesota fairgoers delight in the classic Tilt-A-Whirl ride as it turns 100
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — With screams and giggles, whipping ponytails and white-knuckle grips, Minnesota fairgoers are taking delight in the magic of the Tilt-A-Whirl ride as it turns 100 years old. The iconic ride and its brightly colored cars debuted at the Minnesota State Fair in 1926, and it has been a mainstay at […]
Olivia Rodrigo's festival is uniting women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being
Evoking the same do-it-yourself pop-rock feminism of her ’90s musical influences, Olivia Rodrigo raised $20 million for women’s well-being with a benefit show that activated her young audience. Daisy Chain Fields united a women-led lineup boasting queer pop star Chappell Roan, breakout rapper Doechii and riot grrrl pioneers Bikini Kill behind issues of women’s health, […]
An officer is dead and a second was injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police chief says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A police officer in South Carolina’s capital city died and a second was injured Saturday in a shooting at a park, the Columbia police chief said. The suspect also died, said Columbia Police Department Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook. Holbrook said at a news conference Saturday evening that the incident began as […]
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