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USS Abraham Lincoln could be headed to Bremerton after record-setting Middle East deployment
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Lakewood man sentenced to 34 years in prison for death of 2-month-old son
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After Tuesday’s heat, cooler temperatures are likely into September
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Your commute could get complicated: WSDOT closures across the region this week
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Cheap imports, high stakes: WA ranchers sound alarm over 90-day beef deal
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'I shouldn't have to': Disabled veteran spends $3,000 on billboard calling out Seattle on crime, drugs
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MyNorthwest News
Former Renton resident gets 15 years for sexual abuse of 4-year-old, production of abuse images
A former Renton resident was sentenced to 15 years in prison for crimes related to his abuse of a four-year-old and producing of images of child sexual abuse.
Victims identified in Oregon quintuple homicide as suspect found dead by suicide in Enumclaw
Authorities in Enumclaw found the man suspected in a quintuple homicide in Oregon dead inside a pickup truck.
WA law makes it 'next to impossible' to prosecute laser strikes on aircraft, King County prosecutors say
Hundreds of laser strikes on aircraft are reported in Washington each year, but prosecutors said the laws makes it nearly impossible to hold anyone accountable.
Train sparks quarter-mile brush fire along Port of Tacoma Road, damages utility poles
A passing train sparked a brush fire in Tacoma Monday, keeping fire crews busy during an already dangerously dry stretch across the region.
Shooting leaves 70+ shell casings on Alki, no reported injuries
Seattle police are investigating a massive shooting near Alki Beach that left a condo and a parked van riddled with bullets but no reported injuries.
1-year-old boy dies in Seattle apartment; mother arrested on suspicion of manslaughter
Seattle police are investigating the death of a one-year-old boy after he was found unresponsive in an apartment in the Atlantic neighborhood.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'They both deserve an F': Ursula rips Edmonds district for principal's new contract after abuse warnings
A principal accused of failing to act on many warnings about a teacher's behavior with students will keep a $200,000 job with the Edmonds School District.
'Sound Transit is a disease': Jake and Spike spar over whether the region's massive transit investment is worth it
Transit ridership across the Puget Sound region is down 10.5% since 2015, even as the population has grown by 14% and funding has increased.
'Go get your money': Gee and Ursula divided on pending Boeing strike after engineers reject contract
Members of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) rejected Boeing's contract offer and authorized a strike if negotiations fail.
'You want citywide school zones': Gee and Ursula clash with producer over Bellevue's new 20 mph speed limit
Gee and Andrew debate Bellevue's new speed limit change and its impact on community safety and traffic flow.
'That optimism is gone': Ursula reverses on interim police chief Sayles after misconduct complaint revealed
Seattle's interim police chief Andre Sayles filed a potentially career-ending misconduct complaint against a veteran detective.
'Democrats feel like they've got more reason to drink': KIRO hosts analyze data showing partisan split in record-low alcohol use
Discover how shifting drinking habits reveal a partisan divide in alcohol consumption among Democrats.
Seattle Sports
These five Mariners minor leaguers are red hot
The recent standouts include touted right-hander Ryan Sloan and 2026 first-round pick Ace Reese.
Cal Raleigh hits 3 homers as M’s tee off on Phillies
Raleigh became the first player in team history to hit three homers at T-Mobile Park in a 9-2 win.
Details emerge on accident that led to Brendan Donovan’s IL stint
The veteran was not wearing a helmet when he was hit in the head by a pitch in the batting cages Saturday.
WSU Cougars name their starting QB for 2026 football season
The WSU Cougars are going with a redshirt sophomore who made the jump from FCS-level UC Davis.
Mariners rookie Colt Emerson to have season-ending surgery
The touted shortstop is expected to be ready for spring training next season.
Seahawks waive RB who may head back to college football
The Seahawks waived running back Anthony Hankerson, who reportedly plans to enter the transfer portal and return to college football if he clears waivers.
Seattle Red
Pramila Jayapal demanded Republicans denounce Nancy Mace. She’s silent on Hasan Piker telling Jews they invite violence.
Pramila Jayapal demanded Republicans denounce Nancy Mace over Islamophobia. She is silent on Hasan Piker telling Jews they are inviting violence on themselves.
Supreme Court sides with Trump on mail voting. Here is what it means for Washington
The Supreme Court sided with Trump on mail voting, but Washington ballots still go out on schedule this November. Here is what the ruling actually changes.
Puget Sound transit imploding? It is moving fewer riders than it did a decade ago
Puget Sound transit lost riders while funding nearly doubled, a new Washington Policy Center analysis finds. Passenger-miles fell 31% over the past ten years.
‘I have lost track’ of the families my church has lost to Idaho: Seattle nonprofit staffer
Discovery Institute's Mat Johnson says he has lost count of the families at his church leaving Washington for Idaho over taxes, crime and failing schools.
‘Cancel your subscription if you still have one’: Brian Heywood torches Seattle Times editorial that never mentions the income tax
Let's Go Washington's Brian Heywood says a Seattle Times editorial on the state's economy never mentioned Initiative 645. His advice to readers was to cancel.
Rantz Exclusive: 69 Seattle cops quit as SPD heads for worst year since 2023
Internal SPD data obtained by Seattle Red shows the department added six sworn personnel in a month, one deployable patrol officer, and seven more separations.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Seattle opens bus-only lane on Denny Way
Changes are officially here for one of Seattle’s busiest bus corridors. Several blocks of Denny Way eastbound in Seattle are now bus-only.
Northbound I-5 reopens at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after Monday morning crash
All northbound I-5 lanes are clear at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after a crash occurred Monday morning.
1 dead, 3 hurt after car chase ends in crash near Federal Way
One person died, and three others were taken to the hospital Sunday morning because of a crash on I-5 near Federal Way.
MyNorthwest Weather
WA closing in on 1 million acres burned as drought fuels one of state's worst wildfire seasons
Washington’s drought is making an already busy wildfire season worse, and the outlook into fall is not encouraging.
Smoke and haze increasing Monday, decreasing Tuesday as temperatures rise
In a calm weather pattern with plenty of sunshine, increasing smoke and haze will be the weather story Monday.
Level 3 evacuations in Yakima County for Colwash Fire
Level 3 GO NOW evacuations are in effect in Yakima County for the Colwash Fire.
MyNorthwest Politics
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Monday in a case over President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting.
US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
The U.S. and Canada fell deeper into a trade war Saturday marked by angry recriminations and new tariffs that are expected to raise prices for products in both countries.
Mayor Wilson signs executive order to accelerate street safety projects as Seattle falls short on Vision Zero
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new executive order Friday aimed at making Seattle’s streets safer for everyone.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Salish Lodge & Spa is Dedicating September to All Things Honey
Originally published on 425. Salish Lodge & Spa is already abuzz with energy for its annual Honey Month celebration. Starting Sept. 1, the Snoqualmie destination is showcasing the work of its pollinators with special menu items and events throughout the resort. The view of Snoqualmie Falls and the surrounding forest aren’t just a treat for […]
What We Saw at Lakewold Gardens' Pour in the Park Event
Originally published on South Sound. It was a perfect afternoon for the second annual Pour in the Park at Lakewood’s Lakewold Gardens. Set among the historic gardens and grounds, the recent event felt as much like a garden party as a tasting festival — and it’s clear the event has grown since its inaugural year. […]
Why Staypineapple is Celebrating Dogs This Week
Originally published on 425. International Dog Day may fall on Aug. 26, but Staypineapple, a national boutique hotel brand with local locations known for its dog-friendly accommodations, is giving pups a full week to celebrate. From Aug. 24-30, the company is hosting Bark Week, a series of dog-focused events and charitable efforts benefiting Bellevue’s Seattle […]
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
US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months as gas prices remain elevated
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy declined again this month as the ongoing conflict in Iran has keeps gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July. That’s the lowest level in seven months […]
Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claims and bid for prison release
NEW YORK (AP) — Claims by Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell that her sex trafficking conviction was a “complete miscarriage of justice” were rejected Tuesday by a federal judge who said her assertions were based on “speculation, distortions, and/or outright falsehoods.” Judge Paul A. Engelmayer said in a written ruling that […]
Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse in Arizona after girls discovered in trailer
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday on separate state convictions for hauling girls through a community in northern Arizona in an unventilated trailer. Samuel Bateman, 50, was convicted of three child abuse counts stemming from […]
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