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‘His house was all engulfed’: 911 calls reveal search for man found dead after Chelan Hills Fire
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Walmart announces plans for drone delivery in Seattle area
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‘I don’t foresee plague being an issue’: EvergreenHealth doctor points to measles as the bigger concern
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12 mayors, 3 GOP lawmakers and Gov. Ferguson's office to meet fentanyl families in Kent Thursday
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‘It’s a failed experiment’: Reagan Dunn calls for closing King County homelessness authority
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Fugitive in fatal Clallam County crash arrested after citizen recognizes poster
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MyNorthwest News
King County review flags $261K in potential double-billing by nonprofit Urban Family
King County's audit highlights potential double-billing by Urban Family, raising questions about nonprofit funding and oversight.
Queen Anne residents allowed back in building after evacuation for carbon monoxide
Lower Queen Anne residents have been cleared to reenter their building after SFD personnel investigated a carbon monoxide leak.
2 men injured in machete attack at Hing Hay Park; suspect arrested
Seattle police said two men are lucky to be alive after they were assaulted by a man with a machete in Seattle's Hing Hay Park on Tuesday evening.
Cafe Yumm plans return to Puget Sound nearly 4 years after leaving Seattle over unfavorable business conditions
An Oregon-based food chain, Cafe Yumm, announced its return to the Puget Sound area, planting its seeds in Tacoma's North End neighborhood this time around.
60% of WA men report regularly feeling lonely, survey finds
Washington men report one of the highest rates of loneliness in the nation after a survey of more than 3,000 men.
Starbucks closing 5 Washington stores, cutting 8 Seattle HQ jobs
Starbucks is closing three more stores in Washington and cutting eight jobs at its Seattle headquarters.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Right now is not the time': Ursula rejects shifting Seattle police funds for arts and culture
More than 115 Seattle arts and cultural organizations have signed an open letter asking the city council to move $8 million of a proposed police budget increase into arts and culture programs.
Harger: Three rounds of treatment couldn't make an accused ax killer fit for trial. Seattle keeps looking the other way
Today, everyone charged in these cases is either in custody or in a state hospital. The system finally stepped in. But it stepped in after a 19-year-old was dead.
‘This model is broken’: Gee and Ursula question Seattle’s loss of 24,000 jobs as rest of King County gained
Gee and Ursula discuss Seattle’s loss of 24,000 jobs, gains elsewhere in King County and the tax pressures facing struggling businesses.
‘Explain why it’s taken so long’: Ursula calls for dissolving KCRHA after public records allegations
Ursula Reutin calls for KCRHA's closure after public records allegations reveal restricted access and transparency issues.
Gee: Wait, what?! Don't change the standard because Trump's your guy
Gee Scott challenges political double standards after Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego, arguing loyalty shouldn’t mean abandoning accountability.
‘They need to go away’: Jake calls for shutting down King County homelessness agency after records officer quits
KIRO host Jake Skorheim called for shutting down the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after its public records officer quit.
Seattle Sports
Injury Report: Leonard Williams limited, Seahawks have 2 DNPs
The 49ers had a lengthy injury report, though it included three resting players.
ESPN’s Super Bowl 61 broadcast to also stream on Disney+
Disney+ will also stream two “Monday Night Football” games this season.
Morosi: Why this offseason could be different for injured Mariners
An expected lockout would keep teams from communicating with players on the 40-man roster, so those rehabbing from injuries may post updates publicly.
Seahawks designate WR Irv Charles to return to practice
Charles began the year on the physically unable to perform list with an undisclosed injury.
Stacy Rost: Seahawks set for major test against 49ers’ sizzling offense
San Francisco has yet to allow a sack of QB Brock Purdy while scoring 30.5 points per game during a 4-0 start.
NFL has record-tying 5 teams with 0-4 record this season
The Titans, Chargers, Texans, Buccaneers and Dolphins are all still in search of their first win.
Seattle Red
King County Council approves sales tax hike with no public vote and no spending plan attached
King County Council approved a sales tax hike for DCHS without asking voters, the same day it appointed an Inspector General to investigate county fraud.
Large tax burden on Seattle businesses continues to grow, analysis shows
A new report from the Downtown Seattle Association and Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce found that taxes on businesses in the Emerald City continue to rise.
“I’ve never seen a 20% pay increase in the private sector”: Travis Couture slams Kshama Sawant for waging class warfare amid ferry cancellations
WA state Rep. Travis Couture tore into former socialist Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant for encouraging ferry engineers to strike amid labor disputes.
Seattle taxes jumped 172% since 2013 while population grew just 31%, new report finds
Seattle's city tax collections grew 172% from 2013 to 2025 while population rose 31%, and businesses now pay roughly two-thirds of the bill, a new report finds.
As Seattle slumps, Boise real estate market continues to boom
Despite mortgage rates being at a three-year high, the housing market in Boise continues to flourish while other west coast cities like Seattle are struggling.
Rantz: Seattle activists demand no new cops at Cal Anderson, wants homeless regulars to be paid to stay at park
A Capitol Hill mutual aid group wants Seattle to pay Cal Anderson Park's homeless regulars as stewards instead of adding police. Neighbors aren't buying it.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Multi-car crash blocks Aurora Avenue early Wednesday morning
At least two cars were involved in an early morning crash Wednesday on Aurora Avenue N. that blocked multiple lanes.
Washington State Ferries to suspend Edmonds/Kingston route
The Edmonds/Kingston ferry route will be suspended for railroad work.
Washington State Ferries still face lingering disruptions after 23 engineers call out sick
Washington State Ferries is dealing with lingering disruptions Tuesday after 23 engine-room employees called in sick Monday, leaving 13 of the system’s 18 vessels out of service.
MyNorthwest Weather
Weather: Say goodbye to 70 degrees
Thursday could be our last shot at 70 degrees for a while. After another mild day tomorrow, a much cooler pattern moves in on Friday with rain and gusty winds.
Why the morning fog won’t quit across Western Washington
The start of October days has been gray and gloomy in the lowlands of Western Washington, with morning fog and low clouds only slowly breaking in some spots through midday.
Seattle begins October with dry weather following an unseasonably cool month
Seattle just wrapped up an unusually cool September, the coldest September here since 2007, with an average temperature of 60.4 degrees, more than two degrees below normal.
MyNorthwest Politics
2 new prosecutor positions added to Seattle City Attorney's Office
Two new prosecutor positions will help Seattle crack down on sex trafficking and address gun possession by people considered a danger to themselves or others.
‘A blank check’: Reagan Dunn says King County should fix oversight before raising sales tax
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn explains his vote against a new sales tax increase, calling for stronger oversight and measurable results.
'Right now is not the time': Ursula rejects shifting Seattle police funds for arts and culture
More than 115 Seattle arts and cultural organizations have signed an open letter asking the city council to move $8 million of a proposed police budget increase into arts and culture programs.
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
Trying to execute Christa Pike again would push into uncharted legal territory, experts say
After Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, the unsettled question of whether the state will try again could push Tennessee into uncharted legal territory, experts say. Pike, 50, suffered burns and blisters to her arms and her prognosis remains uncertain after executioners tried to give her two lethal doses of pentobarbital, her […]
Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday fought to rally Texas voters behind embattled Senate candidate Ken Paxton as a series of protests disrupted his rally in San Antonio. The president was interrupted repeatedly during his remarks, including by one demonstrator who appeared to be close to the stage. Trump stepped away from […]
Appeals court says Atlanta family cannot take the government to trial for a mistaken FBI raid
ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta family cannot take the federal government to trial for a mistaken FBI raid on their home in 2017, but they can seek to hold the agent who led the SWAT team liable, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. FBI agents broke down the front door of Trina Martin’s Atlanta home […]
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Seattle doctor leads breakthrough study on prostate cancer treatment
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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.
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.