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UPDATE: Amazon says it gave delivery partner 30 days' notice before layoffs after partner claimed it only had 1 day
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's budget proposal: $50 million in cuts, no major new taxes
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Starbucks' new Snoopy cups revamp viral bear cup chaos
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Tacoma youth facility closing after $3 million in losses, laying off 92 employees
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Topgolf returns to Everett Mall redevelopment plans after being dropped earlier this year
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Pedestrian killed by train in Marysville as city marks 4th rail-related incident in September
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MyNorthwest News
PeaceHealth cutting 150 Washington jobs as IT work outsourced to India
PeaceHealth, a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare system operating in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, told the state it’s cutting 150 jobs statewide.
Seattle police detail what did and didn’t work during response to Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle police officials detailed what they said went right and wrong in the city’s response to the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle this summer.
300 Seattle school bus drivers threaten strike as contract dispute stalls
Hundreds of Seattle school bus drivers are threatening to strike amid a contract dispute with Zūm Transportation.
Seattle gas prices hit $5.73 as diesel surge squeezes farmers
Diesel prices are reaching record highs across much of the country, squeezing farmers during harvest and threatening to push costs through the food supply chain
Microsoft cuts 300 more Washington jobs as gaming division continues its restructuring
Microsoft is cutting about 300 Washington jobs as the company continues restructuring its gaming division.
Eagle Falls claims 13th victim, man found unresponsive in water
A man died over the weekend after being found unresponsive at Eagle Falls in Index, according to emergency responders from Sky Valley Fire.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Parents deserve a seat at the table': Jake ties the Edmonds school scandal to the broader parental rights fight
Jake Skorheim connects the Edmonds scandal to the parental rights fight, emphasizing the need for parental involvement in education.
'Looks like a hostage video': Jake breaks down Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's progressive efficiency pitch
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a roughly 100-second video on social media arguing that "effective government is a progressive value."
Harger: Nearly 2 million voted to protect natural gas. Four topics on one page killed it
Nearly 2 million Washingtonians voted to protect natural gas in 2024 with Initiative 2066, and last Thursday the Washington State Supreme Court struck it down.
'Where's the emergency for the landlord?': Curley questions Spokane's new rent ordinance after fire
KIRO host John Curley had a question after the Spokane City Council passed a new tenant protection ordinance. What about the landlords?
'Just give everyone the discount': KIRO hosts back Seattle's push to ban personalized grocery pricing
Seattle could become the first U.S. city to ban grocery surveillance pricing. Gee, Ursula and Angela say the ban is overdue and reject the industry's pushback.
'It doesn't make sense to build here': KIRO hosts dig into Seattle's broken affordable housing pipeline
Seattle has about 30 housing projects stuck in the pipeline, and Angela said the numbers explain why builders are walking away from the city.
Seattle Sports
Schlereth ‘blown away’ by Seahawks’ ability to ‘mess with your head’
NFL on FOX analyst Mark Schlereth detailed how Seattle's "Dark Side" defense puts opponents in a bind.
A QB for another upcoming Seahawks opponent is injured
Giants head coach John Harbaugh refused to confirm reports that Dart’s injury is worse than the initial diagnosis of a sprained MCL.
With Mariners on brink of elimination, here’s what they’re trying to avoid
Even if the Seattle Mariners continue to stave off elimination this week, they will be on the brink of being eliminated from contention for the playoffs every day.
Daniel Jeremiah: What makes Seahawks’ defense different
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah highlighted what stands out about Seattle's defense through two weeks.
Status Report: Where the 2-0 Seattle Seahawks stand
Sam Darnold is expected to return to practice this week, but the quarterback’s status for this weekend’s game against the Washington Commanders remains uncertain.
Seahawks’ Julian Love making case he’s an ‘elite’ safety
"He really can do everything," Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said of safety Julian Love.
Seattle Red
Rantz: The Seattle Times says Washington’s Supreme Court needs change, then backs the candidate who makes it worse
The Seattle Times endorsed Jaime Hawk for Washington Supreme Court Position 3 while admitting she wouldn't change the court. Its stated reason was national politics.
After the state reversed its denial, Rep. Penner says pamphlet text favoring income tax defenders was likely intentional
State Representative Josh Penner says Washington's voter pamphlet favored the anti-repeal side on three measures and wants Steve Hobbs' office reviewed.
UW professors suggest their own colleagues may be teaching students that shouting down speakers is acceptable
Emails obtained by Seattle Red show University of Washington faculty asking whether professors helped create students who justify shouting down speakers.
Rantz: Outrageous natural gas initiative ruling makes these five Supreme Court races impossible to ignore
The I-2066 ruling shows why Washington’s five Supreme Court races deserve far more attention from voters this November.
How to register to vote in Washington before the November 3 election
Washington's deadline to register online or by mail is October 26, and in-person registration stays open until 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3. Here's how.
Portland moves to make magic mushrooms a low police priority days after delaying a fentanyl crackdown in parks
Portland City Council takes up an ordinance making mushrooms and other natural psychedelics a low police priority after delaying a parks drug crackdown.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
NB I-5 off-ramp to West Seattle back open after garbage truck fire
The exit ramp to West Seattle from northbound I-5 is fully blocked on Monday while a garbage truck burns in the middle of the roadway.
One killed after car splits in half in violent Tacoma crash
The collision happened just after 11 p.m. on Portland Avenue. A 28-year-old man, Duran Tessema, hit a power pole so hard that it cut his car in half.
SDOT plans to paint over Convention Center street art that won't come off 9th Ave.
SDOT, which granted the Seattle Convention Center the permit to paint 9th Ave., now has a plan to fix the problem.
MyNorthwest Weather
The fall equinox arrives today, and fall-like weather is right behind it
The fall equinox is today at 5:05 p.m. The fall equinox is also known as the autumnal equinox, and the following day is the first full day of fall.
Grab a sweater! Fall weather sets in this week
Fall officially begins Tuesday afternoon. And right on schedule, the weather is going to cool off noticeably this week.
Clouds in the morning and sun in the afternoon will mark the weekend forecast
We’ve enjoyed two beautiful sunny days in a row, but this weekend will be a little different.
MyNorthwest Politics
'Looks like a hostage video': Jake breaks down Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's progressive efficiency pitch
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a roughly 100-second video on social media arguing that "effective government is a progressive value."
Bite of Seattle shooting report reveals elected officials distracted police from getting information out
A finding in SPD's after-action report on the July 26 Bite of Seattle shooting confirms officials distracted officers from getting information out.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access, citing First Amendment
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration days after they were barred from covering the White House.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Brandy Brown's Style is Designed for Life
Originally published on 425. The graphic designer brings a practiced eye for color and composition to her wardrobe, while honoring the women who taught her how to show up.
Lead + Follow: Wren & Willow and Wren's Nest Baking Co.'s Laureen Skrivan
Originally published on South Sound Business. This month’s edition of Lead + Follow — a Q&A section dedicated to further understanding the personal and professional mindsets of area business leaders — features Laureen Skrivan, owner of Wren & Willow and Wren’s Nest Baking Co.
A Supper Club Program Designed for Connection
Originally published on 425. An intention to create connection was what inspired Christina Conrad, food coach and creator of Foodie with a Life, to launch her Supper Club program, which is described as dinner parties designed for modern life.
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
Trump administration's focus on noncitizen voting yields 160 arrests. Experts say cases remain rare
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration’s whole-of-government effort to find and prosecute noncitizens illegally on state voter rolls has resulted in about 1,600 voter fraud cases that have led to 160 arrests, Homeland Security Investigations senior official Matthew Millhollin said in a press briefing Tuesday. The numbers unveiled just six weeks before Election Day […]
Small bites from the UN: Music, a walkout and fighting gang violence
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Donald Trump spoke and made the diplomatic rounds. The U.N. secretary-general gave his final opening speech. And on the grounds of the United Nations, Greenland entered a bit of a new era. But there was lots more. While leaders from some of the world’s most powerful nations get most of the […]
Canada's top diplomat talks up its 'middle powers strategy' at UN
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Canada is embracing its growing prominence as a champion of “middle powers” at the U.N. General Assembly, Canada’s top diplomat said in an interview Tuesday as the international community’s biggest annual gathering got into gear. Prime Minister Mark Carney made a splash last winter by saying frankly that countries like his […]
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