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One attack, many Americas: Why 9/11 and its many griefs land differently 25 years later
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'A hole in the ground and a hole in the sky': Tukwila firefighter's 25-year connection to 9/11
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WA Insurance Commission approves major rate hike for residents; average 22% increase for 2027
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'It just felt right': Puget Sound Fire couple celebrates wedding anniversary every September 11th
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Seattle police investigating report of armed man near Jose Rizal Park in Beacon Hill
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Police search for man accused of touching two girls near Mountlake Terrace High School
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MyNorthwest News
A food lover’s guide to the Washington State Fair
Everyone already knows about the second stomach reserved for dessert, but the Washington State Fair might have you wishing for a third, or even fourth.
Federal Way fire station holds unique 9/11 memorial with artifacts from all three crash sites
A 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held in Federal Way this afternoon at one of the most unique fire stations in the country.
Man shot by Federal Way police after brandishing a gun at Commons shopping mall
A man was shot and killed by Federal Way police Thursday evening after officers said he pointed a weapon at them outside The Commons mall.
Seattle weekend guide: Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament to R Day at the Old Rainier Brewery, and more!
Welcome to the weekend, and while it felt like we got things started early with a big Seahawks victory, there's still plenty of events going on.
1 dead, car catches fire after 'mechanical mishap' on I-5 north at Nisqually River Bridge
A person was killed due to a "mechanical mishap" on northbound I-5 at the Nisqually River Bridge. A car subsequently caught fire.
SEA airport is shutting down the Spot Saver program
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will end the "SEA Spot Saver" program after Thanksgiving.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'It's not good branding, it's great': Gee, Luke break down the PR strategy behind Trump's $5K dividend promise
Trump promised every U.S. adult $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms. Public relations expert Luke Duecy joins Gee Scott to break down why the branding works.
'I hope we don't get territorial': KIRO hosts back Seattle council's gun violence strategy, urge mayor not to stand in the way
The Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee unanimously advanced a resolution calling for a new gun violence reduction strategy.
'People act and say things to get them elected': Gee urges leaders to face families after Belltown shooting
A 21-year-old man who tried to stop a robbery during a Belltown street takeover was shot three times, then had to walk two blocks begging for help.
Jake: Business leaders wrote the plan — now read it, Madam Mayor
Seattle business leaders already handed Mayor Katie Wilson the public safety plan her new year-long task force was created to write.
'This doesn't smell right': Gee analyzes the strip club visit that got Seattle's civil rights director put on leave
Gee Scott reacts to Seattle's civil rights director being found to have sexually harassed an employee at a strip club on a work trip.
Harger: Conservatives cheer when I call out state overspending. Will they keep that principle now that it's Trump?
Washington doesn't have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. We take money from the federal government, then make state taxpayers have to pick up.
Seattle Sports
Where Mariners’ dwindling playoff hopes stand with 15 games left
A look at what has to happen for the Mariners to somehow emerge from September with a playoff spot out of the American League.
High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into NFL season
Sam Darnold played just five snaps. A.J. Brown will be sidelined for a while. De’Zhaun Stribling was carted off the field. It’s not even Sunday yet.
Stacy on NFC West: What Week 1 told us about Seahawks, Rams and 49ers
The first two games of the NFL season resulted in wild outcomes for the three contenders in the NFC West. Stacy Rost makes sense of it all for the Seahawks, Rams and 49ers.
What Bump learned about the Seahawks in Week 1
“We found out that this team is deep – deep enough to beat the defending AFC champions," Michael Bumpus said.
49ers rout Rams 27-7 in NFC West rivalry showdown in Australia
Mike Evans, Demarcus Robinson and Deebo Samuel caught touchdown passes from 49ers QB Brock Purdy in the NFL's first game in Australia.
Seahawks Status Report: Dark Side defense delivers in opener
Seattle's stout defensive unit helped it overcome an early injury to quarterback Sam Darnold.
Seattle Red
Seattle police guild president calls out Mayor after Belltown shootings
Seattle Police Officers Guild President Kent Loux is calling Mayor Katie Wilson's soft-on-crime polices in the wake of last weekend's Belltown shootings.
Lone Spokane Republican councilmember raises concerns about new tenant protection ordinance
The City of Spokane passed new renter protections in the wake of the devastating wildfires, but two councilmembers have concerns about the measure.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson proposes new fund for startups as city grows increasingly reliant on big tech
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson issued an executive order urging the city to create a new fund that will help the city retain startup companies.
Seattle wastes millions of taxpayer dollars to aid illegal immigrants
The City of Seattle has devoted $4 million to a fund to aid immigrants arrested by federal immigration authorities.
With WA health insurance rates expected to spike in 2027, many are dropping coverage
Residents of Washington state can expected another increase in health insurance rates next year, leading many people to drop coverage altogether.
Rantz Exclusive: Only 864 cops are actually available for all of Seattle, and the number the city keeps quoting isn’t the real one
Internal SPD data shows 864 deployable patrol officers and 74 separations through Aug. 28, days after Seattle ended police hiring incentives Sept. 1.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
1 dead, car catches fire after 'mechanical mishap' on I-5 north at Nisqually River Bridge
A person was killed due to a "mechanical mishap" on northbound I-5 at the Nisqually River Bridge. A car subsequently caught fire.
SEA airport is shutting down the Spot Saver program
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will end the "SEA Spot Saver" program after Thanksgiving.
All lanes reopened on SB SR 167 in Renton after early morning collision
All lanes of southbound SR 167 and the SW 41st Street on-ramp have cleared in Renton near SW 43rd Street following an early morning collision.
MyNorthwest Weather
After hottest US summer on record, KIRO Meteorologist says 'good odds' next year will be even worse
The summer of 2026 is officially the hottest on record in the contiguous United States, surpassing a mark that had stood since the Dust Bowl.
National Preparedness Month: what western WA should get ready for this fall, winter
September is National Preparedness Month; the best time to prepare for whatever nature throws at us in the coming months is in advance.
A look at your Labor Day forecast
Labor Day Monday starts with a few showers and cloudy skies around Puget Sound.
MyNorthwest Politics
'Seattle is making progress, step by step': Mayor Wilson responds to plea from more than 30 major business leaders
More than 30 major players in Seattle's business community have signed a letter urging the city to take action on public safety.
Mayor Wilson signs Seattle's first 'Do Not Solicit' list to block unwanted real estate offers citywide
Seattle homeowners will soon have a new way to stop unwanted and persistent offers to buy their homes as Mayor Katie Wilson signed an ordinance for soliciting.
Harger: Conservatives cheer when I call out state overspending. Will they keep that principle now that it's Trump?
Washington doesn't have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. We take money from the federal government, then make state taxpayers have to pick up.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Feel Good Friday: Heart and Stroke Walk, a Car Seat Trade-In, and a Wildfire-Relief Effort
Originally published on South Sound. An event supporting heart health, a local chain’s wildfire-related philanthropy, and more in this week’s Feel Good Friday.
Feel Good Friday: Duke's Wildfire Relief, Celebrity-Approved Fitness, and Welcoming Week
Originally published on 425. A seafood chain’s wildfire-relief efforts, the Eastside’s Welcoming Week plans, and more in this week’s Feel Good Friday.
Shop Fall Blooms at Heronswood’s Autumn Plant Sale
Originally published on South Sound. In addition to fall garden staples, the sale will also feature rare plants from specialty nurseries across the Pacific Northwest.
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
A New York jeweler has been released from prison in Iran but is banned from leaving war-torn country
NEW YORK (AP) — An Iranian American jeweler from New York has been released from prison in Iran, but he is prohibited from leaving the country, according to his family and federal officials. Kamran Hekmati was let out of Tehran’s notorious Evin prison on Sept. 5 after completing about half of a two-year sentence, his […]
GOP and Democratic officials in Nashville unite over renaming airport for Dolly Parton
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In Nashville, Tennessee, the Republican-dominated state government and Democrat-controlled city government are engaged in an ugly battle for control of the city’s airport. But there’s one thing the two sides can agree on: Nashville International Airport should be renamed to honor Tennessee’s favorite daughter, Dolly Parton. Lydia Popovich, a Parton superfan […]
CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 11
Several dozen presidential briefing documents declassified Friday, the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, detail intelligence government officials had gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida leading up to the hijackings that killed nearly 3,000 people and upended American national security. The documents illustrate security analysts’ tracking of bin Laden’s movements and support system, […]
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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.
How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
The scammers share a playbook: Arrive uninvited, claim to see damage, start work before the homeowner has time to think. If you are a homeowner in the Puget Sound area, these seven steps can protect you from being a victim in the next scam.
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.