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Seattle Mayor Wilson accepts letter of resignation from Police Chief Barnes as council members slam decision: 'This is unacceptable'
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MyNorthwest News
Seafair weekend is here — but so are a lot more events around the Seattle area!
July is coming to a close, and that means that the countdown is on to get all those things on your summer bucket list crossed off!
Who is Andre Sayles? What we know about Seattle’s new interim police chief
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced on Thursday that she has accepted the resignation of Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes.
'Information could have gone out much faster': Mayor Katie Wilson addresses 5-hour delay after Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson addressed the five-hour information delay from the city following a shooting at the Bite of Seattle on Sunday.
Portland-area city loses mayor and interim city manager in back-to-back resignations
North Plains, a small Oregon town near Portland, lost its mayor and interim city manager this week after they resigned on consecutive days.
Washington Supreme Court rules WSU liable in Sam Martinez fraternity hazing death
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that Washington State University had a legal duty to protect Sam Martinez, a Bellevue freshman who died of alcohol poisoning.
Newly-obtained photos by KIRO 7 show extent of damage, debris in Kenmore floatplane crash
Photos from the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office show the extent of the damage from the Kenmore floatplane emergency crash landing.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'It was done to provoke a reaction': Ursula weighs in on controversy behind Seattle Storm co-owner's suspension
Explore the Seattle Storm owner suspension and the reactions it provoked among fans and the community.
Spike: Two shootings in three days in Seattle, and my kid was at both
Understanding the impact of a two recent shootings on Spike's family, who had been near Capitol Hill and the Bite of Seattle event.
'She was looking to get him out': Ursula contends Barnes gave Mayor Wilson the ammo needed to fire him
"Is this a deflection or a distraction? I am still in shock; we haven't even gone a week from the tragedy at Seattle Center, and this is the focus," Angela said on KIRO Newsradio.
Ask Ursula: My wife's eating disorder is affecting our whole family, what do I do?
I’ve been married for 13 years. Five years ago, my wife was diagnosed with an eating disorder and entered a treatment program based on a "healthy at every size" approach.
Harger: A 15-year-old allegedly opened fire at the Bite of Seattle. Two broken laws will almost certainly let him walk
The bullets that killed Whitehead and Villalba do not appear to have come from the teen's gun. Think about what a defense attorney does with that.
'Doesn't sound super inclusive': Jake and Spike react to Seattle Storm co-owner allegedly cursing at teens in XX-XY shirts
Seattle Storm faces backlash after a co-owner's alleged remarks brought teen fans to tears during a Tuesday night game against the Indiana Fever.
Seattle Sports
Sam Darnold uninterested in narratives, focused on Seahawks defending title
“It’s not about what I’ve done or what I’m going to do, it’s about what I’m doing right now,” Darnold said.
Brendan Donovan’s return will be ‘huge boost’ to M’s, analyst says
Mariners analyst and former MLB pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith shared what he thinks Brendan Donovan returning from the IL will mean for the team.
2 fill-in options for Seahawks if Emmanwori misses time
Given Emmanwori's unicorn-like versatility, it'd likely take multiple players to fill his snaps.
Rushing, Hernández power Dodgers past Mariners 6-2
Dalton Rushing hit a three-run homer and Teoscar Hernández added a solo shot for Los Angeles.
WR Deebo Samuel returning to 49ers on one-year deal
The former All-Pro is coming back for a second stint after Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.
Two ways Seahawks are impressing Salk at camp
Head coach Mike Macdonald and the offensive line jumped out to Mike Salk on Thursday.
Seattle Red
Soltys: 99.5% of doors are slamming on WA’s income tax
Covington's Kristina Soltys tells Jason Rantz why she's challenging Claudia Kauffman in the 47th District, from senior property taxes to crime and SR 516.
‘Amateur hour’ at Seattle City Hall as Mayor Katie Wilson bungles Shon Barnes exit
SPOG President Kent Loux says Mayor Katie Wilson's silence after the Shon Barnes firing leaked was amateur hour, and Seattle council members agree with him.
WA schools receive underwhelming scores for free speech on campus, Evergreen among the worst
A new survey on First Amendment protections on college campuses found that schools in Washington still have work to do, particularly Evergreen State College.
Let’s Go Washington coalition demands Storm, WNBA answer for co-owner’s blowup at teen girls
Let's Go Washington and a coalition of Olympians and women's groups say the WNBA fine against Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton does not go nearly far enough.
Good news, bad news: Washington Democrats’ income tax fuels a Seattle buyer’s market
Washington Democrats' income tax and capital gains hikes triggered a Seattle housing exodus. Buyers are now cashing in on falling prices and rising inventory.
Rantz: Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes’ defenders can only obsess over his race
The coalition rallying to save Seattle Chief Shon Barnes never mentions his absences, his ethics problems, or the reporter he nearly fought. Only his race.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Southbound SR 99 near Lynnwood reopens after fatal hit-and-run crash
A fatal hit-and-run car crash fully blocked southbound SR 99 early Thursday morning for several hours. By 9:45 a.m., the southbound part of the highway reopened.
Want to catch the Blue Angels from a new angle? Hop on the light rail
The Blue Angels will take to the skies for Seafair, and for the first time, there will be light rail trains rolling across I-90.
Semitruck driver killed in crash near Federal Way rest area was not wearing a seatbelt
The driver killed in a fatal car and semitruck crash near the Federal Way rest area on Tuesday was not wearing a seatbelt.
MyNorthwest Weather
'Extremely critical' fire weather concerns this weekend in central, eastern Washington
Several large fires are burning in central and eastern Washington as we head into the weekend, with most of them ignited by lightning around the middle of July.
Seafair week forecast shows comfortable temps as July 29 marks anniversary of Seattle's old heat record
Seasonable warm weather with high temperatures mainly in the 70s to lower 80s will greet the hydros in Seafair week.
Former NOAA scientists rebuild climate data website after DOGE shut it down
Since 2015, SEA has averaged eight days of 90 or above per year. In the 20th century, that average was just three days per year.
MyNorthwest Politics
'Information could have gone out much faster': Mayor Katie Wilson addresses 5-hour delay after Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson addressed the five-hour information delay from the city following a shooting at the Bite of Seattle on Sunday.
Portland-area city loses mayor and interim city manager in back-to-back resignations
North Plains, a small Oregon town near Portland, lost its mayor and interim city manager this week after they resigned on consecutive days.
'She was looking to get him out': Ursula contends Barnes gave Mayor Wilson the ammo needed to fire him
"Is this a deflection or a distraction? I am still in shock; we haven't even gone a week from the tragedy at Seattle Center, and this is the focus," Angela said on KIRO Newsradio.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
HMM Shipping Line Plans Modernization Project at Tacoma’s Washington United Terminals
Originally published on South Sound Business. HMM Shipping Line is strengthening its long-term commitment to the Tacoma Harbor through a major investment in Washington United Terminals that will increase the terminal’s cargo capacity by nearly 50% and position The Northwest Seaport Alliance gateway to serve larger container vessels well into the future, according to a […]
1889 Prime Steakhouse Turns 3, Names New Executive Chef
Originally published on South Sound. After 1889 Prime Steakhouse opened its doors in Olympia in 2023, South Sound magazine reported on the restaurant’s aim to bring elevated Northwest dining and hospitality to the region. Three years later, that vision is continuing to thrive as the award-winning steakhouse celebrates its third anniversary while welcoming a familiar […]
Mercurys Coffee Co. Sponsoring New Lenny Wilkens Documentary
Originally published on 425. Eastside staple Mercurys Coffee Co. is celebrating Pacific Northwest basketball icon Lenny Wilkens by serving as title sponsor of “Cornerstone,” a documentary exploring Wilkens’ life, career, and legacy, premiering Aug. 1 at Seattle’s Egyptian Theatre. Mercurys joined the project after the unveiling of Wilkens’ statue outside Climate Pledge Arena, seeing the […]
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
Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024, and they paid about half a million a year in federal and state taxes, according to tax returns released by his office. The Democrat’s office released more than 700 pages of tax […]
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's trial visit the home where she killed her children
DUXBURY, Mass. (AP) — Jurors walked through the Massachusetts home where Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, a rare visit Friday that let them see firsthand the place where an outwardly ordinary family life unraveled into tragedy. After being driven past two businesses relevant to the narrative of the January 2023 killings, jurors were escorted […]
Camp David, the president's rustic Maryland mountain retreat, through the years
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is leaving behind the gold-accented White House on Friday for a Cabinet meeting at rustic Camp David in Maryland’s mountains. The retreat, about an hour northwest of Washington, has been the backdrop for presidential summits and smaller-scale meetings since Franklin Roosevelt established it during World War II. Friday’s meeting […]
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How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
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June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
One in eight men will hear the words "you have prostate cancer" in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many men tend to overlook the importance of preventative care.