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DEVELOPING: 3 lanes closed on northbound I-5 after deadly semitruck, motorcycle crash
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Drive-by shooting ends with SUV crashing into Pierce County sheriff’s patrol car; 2 arrested
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Seattle ranks third among U.S. metros for young professionals, new study finds
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‘Wanting to clean up the city is now a right-wing thing’: Reason reporter questions state probe of We Heart Seattle
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Starbucks says it won’t buy Chipotle, ending speculation over blockbuster deal
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Juvenile arrested after 2 men shot at Kerry Park; police recover about 50 shell casings
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MyNorthwest News
Amazon reportedly weighs $7B startup acquisition as AI spending accelerates
Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire an AI startup, Decart, in a deal valued at roughly $7 billion.
Driver arrested for DUI after taking down power lines in north Seattle crash
A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into a telephone pole in Seattle early Monday morning, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.
2 boys hospitalized after falling from second-story window in Queen Anne
Two boys were sent to the hospital after falling out of a second-story window in Queen Anne on Sunday night.
Renton assistant principal remains on paid leave for sending explicit messages to students’ mothers
A Renton assistant principal remains on paid leave following an investigation into unwanted sexual communications.
Owner of Seattle Hawaiian store says 'Aloha,' warns other small businesses
The owner of a longtime small Seattle business said she’s being forced to shut down her store, and she’s warning she won’t be the last small business to close up shop.
Hurricane-force winds in Washington? The Columbus Day Storm showed what’s possible
The 1962 Columbus Day Storm shows how destructive PNW windstorms can be and why preparing for extended power outages matters.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
As Seattle schools test weapons detectors, Gee and Ursula want officers back on campus
Seattle Public Schools will test walk-through weapons detectors at Nathan Hale and Rainier Beach High Schools after the school board voted unanimously on Oct. 7 to support the pilot.
Harger: Housing First and Recovery First shared a Seattle stage, and nobody walked out
Friday night, I moderated a panel discussion on homelessness and addiction. This wasn't going to be a food fight, and it wasn't going to be an episode of Jerry Springer.
‘Why is it always public safety?’: Jake and Spike push back on Seattle’s proposed $7.1M cut to firefighter overtime
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill discuss the implications of Seattle's proposed cut to firefighter overtime in the 2027-28 budget.
‘That song is cooked’: Gee celebrates Ella Langley’s Billboard record while declaring he’s done with Mariah Carey’s Christmas hit
Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas breaks records on Billboard, surpassing Mariah Carey's holiday classic.
‘Do I need pizzas delivered by drones?’: Ursula questions drone deliveries as Walmart plans Seattle expansion
Ursula Reutin discussed Walmart's drone delivery plans for Seattle and the implications for everyday convenience in urban areas.
The Spin: Washington State Ferries’ ‘People First’ message puts workers ahead of stranded passengers
When a disruption hits Washington State Ferries, the public wants to know what happened, how long it will last, and what officials are doing to help.
Seattle Sports
Jaxon Smith-Njigba lands on Seahawks’ injury report
The star wide receiver was listed as limited with an ankle injury on Monday's practice report.
WSU Cougars coach Kirby Moore names new starting QB
Owen Eshelman will replace Caden Pinnick as the starter Saturday against Oregon State.
MLB playoffs producing more ABS challenges, higher overturn rates
Success rate among challenging batters is the postseason up 8% from where it was during the regular season.
Macdonald remains confident in Seahawks CB Josh Jobe
Seattle's head coach also discussed where Nehemiah Pritchett and Trevon Diggs fit in the cornerback mix.
Broncos, who play Seahawks next, riding defense while offense remains shaky
Denver's defense routinely bailed out its offense in a 23-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
NFL suspends 49ers’ Greenlaw for head-butting Seahawks’ Jones
San Francisco's linebacker is facing a one-game suspension for the sideline altercation.
Seattle Red
Rantz: Trump brings back Columbus Day. Seattle still pretends it doesn’t exist
Trump ordered flags flown for Columbus Day. Seattle erased the holiday in 2014 and still keeps its Columbus statue in storage. Rantz on the double standard.
Permanent daylight saving time would mean 9 a.m. sunrises and dark school commutes in Western Washington
Permanent daylight saving time would push Western Washington sunrises past 8:55 a.m., darken school commutes and brighten evenings. Here is who backs it.
Washington’s new income tax could wipe out 18,800 jobs and $8.3 billion a year, new report warns
Washington’s 9.9% income tax could cost 18,800 jobs and $8.3 billion in GDP by 2036, a new Buckeye Institute report finds. Voters decide on I-645 November 3.
Big investors flee Seattle apartments as rates hit 20-year high, and a Bellevue firm scoops up a 28% discount
Coverse Capital Investments bought Seattle’s 88-unit Rowan Apartments for $17.5 million, 28% below assessed value, as rising rates sideline big buyers.
Even Tina Kotek’s internal polling shows she is in a precarious position in the Oregon governor’s race
Two new polls, including one internal poll from incumbent Tina Kotek, show her in a dead heat with GOP challenger Christine Drazan for Oregon Governor.
Washington spends a record amount per student, scores stay flat, and Chris Reykdal’s fix is even more money
Washington spends record sums on schools while math scores stall. Superintendent Chris Reykdal wants a bigger budget share instead of answers on results.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Driver arrested for DUI after taking down power lines in north Seattle crash
A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into a telephone pole in Seattle early Monday morning, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.
Seattle highway closures, southbound I-405 shutdown in Bothell mean weekend detours
Drivers traveling through Seattle and Bothell should plan for highway and ramp closures.
One eastbound SR 18 lane reopens near I-90 after Friday morning crash
One lane of eastbound SR 18 has reopened following a crash on Friday morning. The collision occurred just west of I-90 (milepost 27).
MyNorthwest Weather
Frost advisory tonight, sunshine returns Monday
It was a beautiful October day today, and we are wrapping up this nice weekend with mostly clear skies and a very chilly night on the way.
Hurricane-force winds in Washington? The Columbus Day Storm showed what’s possible
The 1962 Columbus Day Storm shows how destructive PNW windstorms can be and why preparing for extended power outages matters.
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Panama; no tsunami threat to West Coast
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations.
MyNorthwest Politics
Washington millionaires tax debate: Initiative 645 contrasts $3B in revenue v. fears of broader taxes
Supporters and opponents of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires clashed Thursday night in a televised debate.
Harger: 5 things I'm watching as Washington ballots hit mailboxes, from WA-3 to the income tax
Ballots start landing in Washington mailboxes a week from today, on Friday, Oct. 16. Election night is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
King County names FBI veteran as first taxpayer watchdog
King County has tapped a former FBI agent and veteran government watchdog to lead its first inspector general's office.
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
FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican officials and conservative social media users spread unfounded rumors in recent days that state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in a competitive Texas Senate race, had suffered a mental health crisis. Questions about Talarico’s whereabouts began spreading after the candidate was not seen in public for nine days. But […]
Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed execution last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings reviewed by The Associated Press. The recordings show that precious minutes elapsed as officials and responders tried to figure out whether a request for […]
Mailers promoting a socialist candidate in Ohio's US Senate race have links to MAGA super PAC vendor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Campaign mailers urging Ohio voters to support a socialist U.S. Senate candidate over Democratic nominee Sherrod Brown are being underwritten by a newly incorporated PAC with ties to President Donald Trump’s MAGA Inc., public filings show. The mailers are sponsored by Enough Promises Ohio PAC and began arriving in voters’ mailboxes […]
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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.
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.