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31-year-old man shot near Mount Baker McDonald’s
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Sheriff says ‘communication breakdown’ delayed arrest of teen suspect in Friday shooting threat
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One in custody, one wanted after threats prompt football game cancelations in Thurston County
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Close call in Index: Bear attack leaves resident with minor wounds
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Washington State Patrol trooper injured after motorhome slams into cruiser on I-5 in Seattle
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‘I just don’t believe that’: Gee doubts teachers’ claims as Seattle schools trim recess by 5 minutes
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MyNorthwest News
North Seattle shootout leaves dozens of shell casings, hair-raising close call for woman in her apartment
People living in a north Seattle neighborhood survived a shootout Saturday morning, but their homes and cars were damaged in a flurry of gunfire.
Everett proposes a $766 million budget with a potential new sales tax
Everett’s proposed budget for next year does not cut services or staff, but it could include a new sales tax to fund public safety.
Bellevue’s Cantina Monarca sets sights on Seattle waterfront debut in 2027
From gourmet tacos to lobster enchiladas, Bellevue's Cantina Monarca is coming to Seattle.
Seahawks vs. Chiefs: How the 12s can reclaim the world record for loudest stadium
Seattle Seahawks fans have a record to reclaim, and science offers a few clues about how to do it.
5-year-old hospitalized with life-threatening injuries in crash involving car, e-scooter
Two children were injured in a crash involving an e-scooter and a car on Friday afternoon, and one of those children is fighting for their life.
WinCo Foods recalls popular bread item distributed in WA
WinCo Foods has recalled a popular bread item due to an undeclared allergen.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
‘You saw what they did to you’: Curley urges support for WA initiatives, names 5 Supreme Court picks
KIRO Newsradio host John Curley urged listeners to vote yes on all three statewide initiatives and complete the judicial portion of their ballots.
‘They just believe in common sense’: Gee and Ursula praise Bellevue’s crosswalk alerts that warn drivers by phone
KIRO Newsradio hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin welcomed Bellevue’s pilot program that sends crosswalk warnings to drivers’ phones.
‘There should be no hate toward this group’: Gee backs city council members taking stands on statewide initiatives
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin, hosts at KIRO Newsradio, support city council members publicly weighing in on statewide ballot initiatives.
'What a pointless ghost!': Jake and Spike question spooky Pike Place Market footage
A Pike Place Market shop’s security footage sparked a Halloween debate on “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio.
‘Nobody can throw a person in a dumpster’: Jake and Spike clash over ballots found at Golden Gardens
The discovery of 92 ballots in a dumpster at Seattle’s Golden Gardens Park divided KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill.
‘They’re not dumb’: Curley says California billionaire tax will drive the wealthy out
KIRO host John Curley is warning that a proposed one-time tax on California billionaires could drive the wealthiest residents out of the state.
Seattle Sports
Stacy: Seahawks’ defense offers emphatic reminder of its dominance
With a spectacular performance in primetime, Seattle's defense showed that it's still as fearsome as ever.
Wyman: Seahawks vindicate GM by shutting down K9
It wasn't Kansas City's Kenneth Walker III who had 100 rushing yards on Sunday, but instead Seattle's Emanuel Wilson.
Multiple key players exit with injuries in Seahawks’ win
Charles Cross, Rashid Shaheed and Velus Jones Jr. exited with injuries during Seattle's win over Kansas City.
Brock: Seahawks go ‘old school’ to make a statement
After a mini-bye to evaluate what they want to be, coach Mike Macdonald and staff went back to the old school, line of scrimmage Seattle Seahawks.
Instant Reaction: Seahawks put a narrative to bed with win over Chiefs
Mike Salk and Bob Stelton of Seattle Sports weigh in on the Seattle Seahawks' 20-3 victory at home over the Chiefs.
Seahawks smother previously unbeaten Chiefs 20-3
Seattle held Kansas City to one of its worst offensive performances of the Patrick Mahomes era.
Seattle Red
Katie Wilson’s office hasn’t released arrest numbers from 12th and Jackson four months into her ‘no longer tolerate’ crackdown
Four months after Mayor Katie Wilson’s 12th and Jackson crackdown pledge, Little Saigon owners say nothing changed and City Hall won’t share arrest data.
Washington regulators scrap big-donor limits days before Election Day, opening the door to unlimited checks
Washington’s PDC stopped enforcing caps on large last-minute campaign donations with ballots already out, a shift that could reshape state Supreme Court races.
Four years in Congress, one renamed post office: John Braun rips Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s record in WA-3
John Braun says Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s top achievement is renaming the Bucoda post office, and hits her vote against no tax on tips and overtime in WA-3.
Democrat homelessness researcher warns Mayor Katie Wilson’s plan will cost thousands of lives without drug law enforcement
Washington Policy Center’s Eric Zimmerman, an elected Democrat, says activist ideology keeps Seattle from enforcing drug laws as Wilson rolls out a new plan.
Rantz: After a year of trashing ICE, Bob Ferguson now wants National Guard stationed near Washington drop boxes
Governor Bob Ferguson offered unarmed, plainclothes National Guard members to watch ballot boxes, after a year of attacking ICE for doing the same job.
Fruit flies and gnats are invading your kitchen. Here’s how to evict them
Fruit flies and fungus gnats are invading Washington kitchens this fall. Here’s how to find the source, set a cheap trap and clear them out in two weeks.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Amtrak opens new Seattle maintenance facility ahead of 2027 schedule
Amtrak has cut the ribbon on its new 100,000-square-foot maintenance facility in SODO, opening a building originally scheduled to debut in 2027.
Expect major delays: Lanes closing on Tacoma Narrows Bridge for extensive repairs
Major lane closures are coming to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, starting this weekend.
Wire theft knocks out more lighting along I-5 in Lakewood
Here we go again. Thieves who ripped wire from Washington State Department of Transportation electrical boxes impacted drivers in Lakewood earlier this week.
MyNorthwest Weather
Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night as Seattle skies stay mostly clear
Now is a great time to view the Orionid meteor shower. The peak of the event happens to be during this week of nearly clear nighttime skies, Wednesday night.
Seattle on track for one of its driest Octobers on record
The driest October on record was back in 1895, when records were kept in downtown Seattle. Only 0.02 inches of rain fell that month.
Strengthening El Niño boosts odds of warmer Pacific Northwest winter
El Niño is strengthening, raising concerns about a warmer winter and less mountain snow in the Pacific Northwest.
MyNorthwest Politics
Everett proposes a $766 million budget with a potential new sales tax
Everett’s proposed budget for next year does not cut services or staff, but it could include a new sales tax to fund public safety.
Seattle’s new homelessness plan aims to move people into housing. Here are the big questions
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is betting that a more coordinated approach to homelessness can get more people off the streets, but questions remain.
‘I do stand by those words’: Councilmember Maritza Rivera pushes gun violence plan, defends criticism of mayor
Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera isn't backing down from her criticism of Mayor Katie Wilson.
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
Lula secures victory in Brazil's election, but faces challenge as Bolsonaro contests results
BRASILIA (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ‘s comeback to win Brazil’s presidential runoff Sunday is already facing its first hurdle as his competitor, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro challenges the results, setting the stage for a possible showdown between the country’s two polarizing political forces. Lula, who convinced an extra 10 million voters […]
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic files papers to sell shares to the public for the first time
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday to sell shares to the public for the first time. The filing sets up the San Francisco company for a Wall Street debut next month in what could be the biggest ever initial public sale of stock.
The Latest: Blanche says Trump isn’t trying to meddle with Alaska election by suing over Senate race
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday defended the Trump administration’slawsuit to block certification of Alaska’s Senate results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses the race and argued he necessary step to avoid confusing voters in the closely watched midterm race. Also, President Donald Trump intensified his anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on […]
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'The cold snap doesn't create the problem': Home Comfort Alliance releases 2026 Seattle furnace cost guide
Home Comfort Alliance has released a new analysis examining furnace maintenance and emergency heating repair costs in Seattle.
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.