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EXCLUSIVE: Seattle Mayor's Office misrepresented prosecutor support for gun violence plan
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Spooner Berry Farms says city promised stand could stay in park plans, Olympia says that never happened
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Strike authorized for Seattle school bus drivers as contract dispute stalls
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Washington ranked second-worst tipping state in the country, new data shows
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Expedia cuts 58 Seattle jobs in second round of layoffs this year
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Kitsap Co. deputies rescue man from burning SUV after police chase crash
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MyNorthwest News
South Seattle building fire extinguished
A fire at a commercial building in South Seattle early Wednesday morning prompted a large response from Seattle firefighters and temporarily shut down traffic along 4th Avenue S.
Seattle businesses say short notice for multi-day planned outages led to revenue losses
Multiple businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District said they were given short notice for planned power outages between Sept. 14 and 17.
Dry weather this week offers perfect window for fall color viewing in Washington
The fall season is here. This season is the time of year when tree leaves change colors, offering a collection of vibrant autumn hues.
Plan ahead: WSDOT has a number of late night closures around the region this week
The final week of Summer is a busy one for WSDOT, as it races to complete as many projects as they can before the fall rains arrive.
AG's office secures guilty plea in illegal distribution of invasive mitten crabs in WA
The Washington Attorney General's Office secured a guilty plea from an individual who attempted to distribute invasive mitten crabs in violation of state law.
Seattle council passes 'groundbreaking' policy that bars retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
The Seattle City Council passed a policy Tuesday that prohibits retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'The mayor's office is allergic to the truth': Gee fires back after SPD report points directly at Wilson over Bite of Seattle delay
Nearly two months of finger-pointing over the Bite of Seattle shooting news conference delay ended Tuesday with a simple answer.
'We cannot deal with the level of crime': Ursula suggest $1.7M grocery plan reveals what Seattle can't fix
Seattle will put $1.7 million into grocery store security and food access. Ursula says the funding is welcome but doesn't address the poverty behind the theft.
Gee: Wait, what?! I thought socialism was bad
Explore why some conservatives support Trump's socialism proposal and its implications for married couples and families.
'Parents deserve a seat at the table': Jake ties the Edmonds school scandal to the broader parental rights fight
Jake Skorheim connects the Edmonds scandal to the parental rights fight, emphasizing the need for parental involvement in education.
'Looks like a hostage video': Jake breaks down Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's progressive efficiency pitch
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a roughly 100-second video on social media arguing that "effective government is a progressive value."
Harger: Nearly 2 million voted to protect natural gas. Four topics on one page killed it
Nearly 2 million Washingtonians voted to protect natural gas in 2024 with Initiative 2066, and last Thursday the Washington State Supreme Court struck it down.
Seattle Sports
Stacy Rost: Even at 2-0, Seahawks have 3 big questions on offense
Stacy Rost dives into three questions about the offense that are puzzling Seattle Seahawks fans right now.
8 numbers to know as Seahawks continue franchise-best win streak
Here are eight stats to know about JSN, the "Dark Side" defense, Drew Lock and Seattle's continued dominance.
Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West
Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs.
NFC West: 49ers reportedly add veteran to depleted WR room
The San Francisco 49ers are adding veteran help for their injury depleted wide receiver room by agreeing to a deal to sign Brandin Cooks to the practice squad.
Mariners’ Andrés Muñoz could pitch days after leaving with injury concern
Andrés Muñoz is "potentially available" in a save situation Tuesday, just two days after he left a game with a knee injury concern.
Cougs Weekly: Inside WSU’s big day on offense in Moore’s 1st win
On this week's edition of Seattle Sports' Cougs Weekly, WSU head coach Kirby Moore shared his insights on a big performance by his Wazzu offense.
Seattle Red
CNN contributor warns Washington’s $126 gun permit could leave domestic abuse victims defenseless while criminals ignore the law
Washington's $126 gun permit law prices out working families, says CNN contributor Shermichael Singleton, as the State Patrol stumbles through its rollout.
‘That’s utter bulls–t’: Rep. Travis Couture eviscerates Bob Ferguson’s claim that I-001 removes parents’ rights
State Rep. Travis Couture (R-Allyn) didn't mince words when he responded to Washington Governor Bob Ferguson's claim that the I-001 takes away parents' rights.
Washington saw one of the nation’s biggest jumps in drunk driving deaths while 16,700 DUI blood tests went untested
A new study ranks Washington 4th in the nation for rising drunk driving deaths. Seattle Red reviewed the data, its caveats, and stalled push for a 0.05 limit.
Rantz: Seattle has spent two months dissecting Bite of Seattle press conference instead of the violence that required it
Seattle botched its Bite of Seattle shooting response. Two months later, City Hall is still dissecting a press conference, not why people keep getting shot.
Vance is 15 points clear of Rubio for 2028 while four Democrats fight over a field nobody leads
Vice President JD Vance leads Marco Rubio by 15 points in 2028 GOP primary polling, while Harris, Newsom and Ocasio-Cortez split the Democratic field.
ICE arrests surge as Central Washington candidates split over enforcement
Washington immigration arrests reached record monthly totals in June and July as John Duresky and Amanda McKinney clashed over ICE enforcement.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Plan ahead: WSDOT has a number of late night closures around the region this week
The final week of Summer is a busy one for WSDOT, as it races to complete as many projects as they can before the fall rains arrive.
Kingston's new ferry ticket kiosk cut the line-cutting. Now it needs to fix the GPS problem
The Washington State Ferries put in a new ticket kiosk approaching the Kingston dock earlier this year to help ease congestion and line cutting.
NB I-5 off-ramp to West Seattle back open after garbage truck fire
The exit ramp to West Seattle from northbound I-5 is fully blocked on Monday while a garbage truck burns in the middle of the roadway.
MyNorthwest Weather
Dry weather this week offers perfect window for fall color viewing in Washington
The fall season is here. This season is the time of year when tree leaves change colors, offering a collection of vibrant autumn hues.
The fall equinox arrives today, and fall-like weather is right behind it
The fall equinox is today at 5:05 p.m. The fall equinox is also known as the autumnal equinox, and the following day is the first full day of fall.
Grab a sweater! Fall weather sets in this week
Fall officially begins Tuesday afternoon. And right on schedule, the weather is going to cool off noticeably this week.
MyNorthwest Politics
Seattle council passes 'groundbreaking' policy that bars retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
The Seattle City Council passed a policy Tuesday that prohibits retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's budget proposal: $50 million in cuts, no major new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveiled a $9.1 billion budget proposal for 2027-2028 Tuesday that includes $50 million in cuts but no major new taxes.
A mom meets her son every Sunday at 12th and Jackson. Nine Puget Sound mayors will hear families like hers in Kent
At least nine Puget Sound mayors will gather in Kent on Oct. 8 for a community conversation on Washington's fentanyl crisis.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Brandy Brown's Style is Designed for Life
Originally published on 425. The graphic designer brings a practiced eye for color and composition to her wardrobe, while honoring the women who taught her how to show up.
Lead + Follow: Wren & Willow and Wren's Nest Baking Co.'s Laureen Skrivan
Originally published on South Sound Business. This month’s edition of Lead + Follow — a Q&A section dedicated to further understanding the personal and professional mindsets of area business leaders — features Laureen Skrivan, owner of Wren & Willow and Wren’s Nest Baking Co.
A Supper Club Program Designed for Connection
Originally published on 425. An intention to create connection was what inspired Christina Conrad, food coach and creator of Foodie with a Life, to launch her Supper Club program, which is described as dinner parties designed for modern life.
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
Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell to launch new women's initiative Imperia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday to promote her new initiative to help women become leaders and achieve economic power. It’s called Imperia, and its members include CEOs, founders, innovators, entrepreneurs and others. A lot of the first lady’s attention has been on children, […]
Billionaire's political contributions make the Epstein files a focus of Ohio's US Senate race
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Billionaire Les Wexner has long been a magnet for political campaigns seeking contributions — especially in his native Ohio, where the retail tycoon directed a generous portion of his giving to candidates from both parties. Then came the Epstein files. Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender, was Wexner’s former financial […]
Syrian leader lashes out at Israel in UN speech, says Golan is inseparable part of Syria
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Syria’s interim president harshly criticized Israel’s occupation of southern Syria and said the Golan Heights is an inseparable part of his country. In a speech to the U.N. General Assembly, Ahmad al-Sharaa said that Israel has carried out more than 500 air and artillery strikes on the country since he took […]
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