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Costco sued over 'sugar-free' claims on Kirkland electrolyte drink mix
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'Deeply disturbing': Department of Energy employee allegedly acquired explosive materials in attempt to aid Houthis
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‘It is shameful’: Councilmember Saka criticizes Seattle’s response to drug activity, stolen goods markets in CID
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Crews narrow search for bats' entry point after 8 found at Puyallup school
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Gee: Wait, what?! TSA thinks officers sitting down makes airport security worse
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SPEEA members approve Boeing contracts with 10% raises after rejecting earlier offer
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MyNorthwest News
Judge rules Trump lacked authority to fire Roger Rogoff, reinstates him
Former interim U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.
‘Profiting from some of Seattle’s most vulnerable’: Federal Way man sentenced for role in drug ring targeting homeless people
A 54-year-old Federal Way man was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that targeted homeless people in Seattle.
Seattle pizza chains launch limited-time collabs with Taco Time, Ivar's this October
Multiple Seattle-based pizza chains are launching partnerships with other Puget Sound favorite establishments Thursday.
4th suspect arrested in Tacoma homicide nearly 2 months after shooting
A fourth homicide suspect was arrested Wednesday by the Tacoma Police Department (TPD) for a case that is nearly two months old.
2 accused of posing as U.S. Marshals during home invasion arrested in WA, CA
Washington U.S. Marshals arrested two suspects Monday who allegedly posed as deputy U.S. Marshals during a home invasion in Alabama.
Puget Sound Energy seeking 3.6% natural gas rate hike starting November
PSE customers could see higher natural gas bills starting Nov. 1. PSE is asking state regulators to approve a roughly 3.6% increase in overall natural gas rates.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'You can't do that': Gee and Ursula call out Seattle police access to restricted traffic cameras
SPD was given access to internal camera feeds not available to the public, even though SDOT policy bars their use for criminal or civil enforcement.
'They’re not even being specific': Jake questions whether WA income tax repeal wording misleads voters
Survey reveals mixed opinions on Washington's income tax repeal wording among residents, raising concerns about voter understanding.
Ask Ursula: My son's wedding is a year away and the bride's parents are deciding everything
Dear Ursula, my son and his fiancé are getting married next winter. Even though it's a long time away, I'm already a nervous wreck.
Harger: Twenty-seven kids on a diving Flydubai 737 MAX got home safe. Thank a Boeing worker in Renton
Earlier this week, a Flydubai jet headed from Dubai to Tel Aviv nearly went down. Officials said the co-pilot stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane.
'Some of these programs go way too far': Ursula weighs in on white Seattle worker's revived workplace lawsuit
A court revived a white ex-Seattle worker's lawsuit over the city's anti-racism program. Gee and Ursula said some training helps, but some goes too far.
Ursula: John Stanton is embarrassed. So what's going to change?
Seattle Mariners chairman John Stanton expresses embarrassment. Ursula Reutin expanded on what changes lie ahead for the team and its fans.
Seattle Sports
Seattle Kraken start strong with 6-1 win over Calgary Flames
The Kraken scored three goals in the first period en route to a season-opening win in the Saddledome.
Cristian Roldan scores in 90th minute to lift Sounders over KC 2-1
Seattle (10-9-8) won its third straight game to extend an unbeaten run to eight.
PFF analyst calls for patience with Seahawks’ run game
Trevor Sikkema doesn't see a need for change in Seattle's rushing attack, but he does think Jadarian Price needs more time to adjust to the NFL.
Seahawks Injury Report: DB takes step forward, but RB takes step back
Safety Ty Okada practiced for the first time this season. Rookie RB Jadarian Price was held out.
Kraken make a trade with Flyers hours before season opener
The Kraken have swapped 22-year-old minor leaguers with Philadelphia.
Seahawks safety Julian Love expects to play vs Chargers
Love missed Seattle's Week 3 loss with a calf injury.
Seattle Red
Ratepayers pack hearing as Puget Sound Energy admits clean energy laws drive rate hikes
Puget Sound Energy wants $1.5 billion in rate hikes over three years. Ratepayers packed a Lacey hearing as PSE admitted clean energy laws drive the costs.
Jayapal questioned Wilson’s competence in texts to Ferguson after Bite of Seattle shooting
Texts show Representative Pramila Jayapal told Governor Bob Ferguson that Mayor Katie Wilson didn't know what she was doing after the Bite of Seattle shooting.
Seattle trainers allegedly told a white worker racism is in his DNA, and his lawyer says the program never stopped
Joshua Diemert's attorney says Seattle's race training program continues at full force and doubts the city will seek a full Ninth Circuit review of the ruling.
Marie Perez tells voters no one should choose between groceries and medicine while her campaign staff are denied coverage
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez touts health care access, but FEC records show no staff health plan and a former mechanic says her Portland auto shop offered none.
Seattle TV station KOMO accused of propaganda after pushing the anti-I-645 talking point in a post about the repeal fight
KOMO News faces backlash after an X post pitched Washington's 9.9% income tax as a budget lifeline, echoing the No on 645 campaign's core talking point.
Rantz: Washington Democrats don’t need to steal elections. They rig the system before you ever vote
Washington Democrats don't cheat at the ballot box. They rig I-645 before ballots print, from the state's ballot sentence to the courts and the press.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Massive delays expected on westbound SR 16 across Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Heads up, SR 16 drivers. Upcoming expansion joint replacement is going to cause significant delays across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Semi-truck crash causes fire on eastbound I-90 in Kittitas County Tuesday
A single semi-truck crashed on eastbound I-90 Tuesday afternoon, causing a fire.
Mt. Baker Highway closed Wednesday and Thursday, prepping for winter
Both directions of Mt. Baker Highway (SR 542) will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MyNorthwest Weather
Cooler and cloudier weather finishes the week, with a warmer weekend ahead
After a foggy beginning to the middle of the week, the afternoon will become partly to mostly cloudy with high temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
Judge rules Trump lacked authority to fire Roger Rogoff, reinstates him
Former interim U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Bite of Seattle shooting: Ferguson texts reveal Jayapal’s concerns about news conference
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal questioned whether she and Gov. Bob Ferguson should attend a news conference after the July 26 Bite of Seattle shooting, according to text messages released by Ferguson’s office. The shooting left three people dead and four others wounded.
'They basically pled the Fifth to us': WA Rep. Travis Couture rips state's response to alleged daycare fraud
Rep. Travis Couture accused state officials of dodging questions about childcare subsidy payments, arguing that taxpayers deserve investigations.
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
Steve Hilton faces steep odds in bid for California governor after 20-year GOP drought
LOS ANGELES (AP) — To become California’s next governor, Republican Steve Hilton must conjure up a feat of political wizardry, the equivalent of pulling voters out of thin air in a state that hasn’t elected a Republican to any statewide office in two decades. “I’ve never said it’s going to be easy,” Hilton said in […]
Arkansas gem hunter says he found what may be a $1 million diamond
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Jack Pearadin is the first to admit that his diamond-hunting hobby hasn’t paid off, despite sifting rocks for more than a dozen years. But earlier this year, the Navy reservist and his friend shoveled a six-carat diamond from a field in Arkansas where he’s found over 300 gems so far. […]
Iowa lawmakers to vote on raising tax incentive cap for a $15B steel plant
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa lawmakers will return to the Statehouse Friday to consider expanding the ceiling on state tax incentives in an effort to secure a $15 billion steel plant project for the state. President Donald Trump announced the plant Monday alongside Iowa elected officials, heralding the project as a major economic and […]
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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.