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Traffic survival guide: Hawks and Mariners to hold parties at the same time while construction returns to several freeways
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Convicted felon arrested in connection with Old Trails Fire in Spokane
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'I've seen our drug crisis worsen': KIRO host says people who refuse shelter should face consequences as Capitol Hill gets first tiny home village
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Chill out during this week's heat wave courtesy of Pierce Transit
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest issues emergency closures for wildfire
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Crime drops across every major category in Washington, but officials warn the full picture is more complicated
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MyNorthwest News
King County Metro to add 9 new bus routes and 3,000 additional weekly bus trips to schedule
King County Metro is adding nine new bus routes and more than 3,000 additional weekly bus trips to its schedule.
Here’s where Seattle ranks for ‘happiest places to live’ in the US
We may have the Seattle Freeze, but that apparently doesn’t seem to impact Seattle being named one of the happiest places to live in the U.S.
Redmond teen Kristina Liutova, 16, wins Memphis Classic — First tennis player born in the 2010s to capture a WTA title
A 16-year-old from Redmond made professional tennis history on Sunday by winning the Memphis Classic — her very first Women's Tennis Association tournament.
'A lot of terror': KXLY anchor recounts Spokane fire erupting yards from where he stood as he helped families evacuate
KXLY weather anchor Mark Peterson is among the thousands of residents who evacuated as three wildfires exploded in Spokane.
'Something out of a novel': Undercover stings snare Colombian cocaine supplier, sentenced to 8 years in Seattle
A 65-year-old national of the Dominican Republic was sentenced to 96 months in prison for conspiracy to import cocaine and conspiracy to launder money.
Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: Washington leads the nation in retail theft. Vancouver's answer is to stop citing shoplifters. What could go wrong?
A study ranked us No. 1 among the states for retail theft impact. No. 1. Out of 50. The study found Washington had 48% more reported retail theft than our share of the national population would predict.
'I'm not liking the way we're trending': Hosts debate growing their own food amid safety fears
Explore the growing trend of homegrown food in response to safety fears and the Cyclosporiasis outbreak.
'It's confusing by nature': Jake, Spike back lawsuit over misleading language on WA's income tax repeal
Jake and Spike back lawsuit over WA's income tax repeal initiative's confusing language ahead of November ballot.
'Washington has run out of cash': Curley analyzes the state's $614 million misconduct payout crisis
Washington’s payouts and legal costs for government misconduct have grown to an all-time high, notching $614 million in the past fiscal year.
'He should just go back to Europe': Jake responds to Rick Steves' support for Washington's millionaires' tax
Jake urges Rick Steves to reconsider as WA income tax heads for the November ballot. Discover their perspectives on this key issue.
'Be careful what you wish for': Ursula warns Leavenworth residents as they complain of sky-high tourism
Leavenworth faces challenges as tourism surges, prompting residents to voice concerns over its impact on their community.
Seattle Sports
GM details why Taylor Ward is ‘really good fit’ for Mariners
The newest Mariner is a player that team had been trying to acquire for multiple years.
Mariners OF Luke Raley likely out for the season
Mariners general manager Justin Hollander shared the news with Wyman and Bob on Monday.
Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg will be next MLS commissioner
At the start of the new year, Berg will take over for Don Garber, who has served as the league’s commissioner since 1999.
AL West Trade Deadline: What the Mariners’ rivals did
A look at how the trade deadline shook out for the Mariners' competition for the AL West title.
Here’s what the Mariners look like after 2 trade deadline deals
The Seattle Mariners have two new players on their big league roster after the MLB trade deadline, plus the expected return of Brendan Donovan this week.
Stacy: We’re having the wrong conversation about Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal trade
Does baseball have a problem with the already rich Los Angeles Dodgers getting richer by landing two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline?
Seattle Red
Rantz: Vancouver police ordered to stop citing shoplifting and public drug use as Democrats designed
Vancouver police were ordered to stop citing shoplifting, public drug use and trespassing amid a public defender shortage. Officers say they can't search now.
Outraised 20 to 1, GOP challenger says Kim Schrier’s district is pricing out its own kids
GOP candidate Spencer Meline says young Washington workers are saving up to flee for Idaho and Texas as he takes on Rep. Kim Schrier in the primary.
Puyallup school officials charged over 55-day silence in wrestler’s assault report
Rogers High School's principal and athletic coordinator face charges after prosecutors say they waited 55 days to report a wrestler's sexual assault claim.
Trump-backed candidate Michael Alfonso warns GOP is losing the socialism fight
Michael Alfonso told Jason Rantz on NewsNation that Republicans are losing young voters to socialism because the right refuses to make the case against it.
Rantz: Jayapal turned three dead Seattleites into a fundraising pitch that won’t mention gang violence
An alleged Bite of Seattle shooter was caught with a Glock switch as a juvenile in 2024. Pramila Jayapal's fundraising email leaves that part out entirely.
Delta just made your Sea-Tac Airport coffee habit worth a lot less
Delta and Starbucks change SkyMiles earning Aug. 5. Sea-Tac flyers get 1 mile per dollar, but only if they've flown Delta in the past 12 months. Here's the math.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
King County Metro to add 9 new bus routes and 3,000 additional weekly bus trips to schedule
King County Metro is adding nine new bus routes and more than 3,000 additional weekly bus trips to its schedule.
Slow-speed train derailment stops Sound Transit light rail service in Seattle for several hours
A slow-moving Sound Transit light rail train derailed late Saturday night as it entered the International District/Chinatown Station.
Crash on I-5 near Arlington results in five-mile backup Sunday morning
Traffic on southbound I-5 is moving once again near Arlington, after a crash shut down the freeway Sunday morning.
MyNorthwest Weather
'A lot of terror': KXLY anchor recounts Spokane fire erupting yards from where he stood as he helped families evacuate
KXLY weather anchor Mark Peterson is among the thousands of residents who evacuated as three wildfires exploded in Spokane.
Weather: Smoke and haze to increase; air quality decreases
Wildfire smoke is forecast to move into Western Washington, raising the possibility of hazy skies and reduced air quality through the middle of the week.
Spokane Complex Fires: Thousands evacuated and hundreds of buildings burned
Thousands are being evacuated, and over 600 structures have been destroyed by a series of wildfires in the Spokane area, collectively known as the Spokane Complex fires.
MyNorthwest Politics
Seattle business leaders, event organizers urge Mayor Katie Wilson to restore CCTV cameras after recent shootings
A coalition of Seattle business leaders is calling for the return of public safety cameras near some of the city's busiest gathering places.
IRS tax lien, absences, policy disagreements: Full picture emerges in Police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation
New information is emerging about factors that may have contributed to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's decision to seek the resignation of former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes.
'I have a different window than they do': Wilson responds to council criticism over Barnes' departure as Andre Sayles named interim chief
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to remove Shon Barnes as chief of the Seattle Police Department.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Tips to Keep Yourself — and Your Pets — Safe from Wildfire Smoke
Originally published on 425. The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for Western Washington as wildfire smoke is expected to move into the region, starting today. Air quality is predicted to worsen through Tuesday and Wednesday before improving later in the week. Until then, here are a few health precautions to keep […]
Sun Auto Network Acquires Issaquah's Integrity Automotive
Originally published on 425 Business. Sun Auto Network has acquired Issaquah’s Integrity Automotive, expanding its Pacific Northwest presence and increasing its footprint to 25 locations in the region. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. According to Sun Auto, Integrity Automotive customers will gain access to Sun Auto’s service model, including 24/7 online appointment […]
City of Mukilteo Seeking Partner for Waterfront Redevelopment
Originally published on 425 Business. The city of Mukilteo has launched a search for a private development partner to help transform part of its waterfront, the Everett Herald has reported. The city is coordinating its developer-selection process with the Port of Everett. City officials have issued a request for qualifications for the redevelopment of a […]
MyNorthwest History
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.
'Not something I take lightly': WA Democrats tap rainy day fund, proposed 'millionaire tax' to close budget gap
Washington Democrats reveal a supplemental budget plan addressing the deficit with a millionaire tax and rainy day fund usage.
National News
Trump is making a rare Western trip to talk about the economy, something polls show he's weak on
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada this week to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy, border security and crime, seeking to shore up support for Republicans in November elections that will determine whether his party keeps control of Congress. The Republican president has […]
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too. It’s good to be prepared, but kids who walk to school or participate in extracurricular activities may be lugging […]
Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time
Stand-up comedians are used to tuning out the din of clinking glasses from two-drink minimums and patrons walking in and out during sets. But what about rolling shopping carts or the smell of fried fish? That kind of ambience is what you’ll find on comic Jenny Yang’s unique nationwide summer comedy tour, where she has […]
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