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DEVELOPING: Woman in custody after domestic violence incident leads to officer-involved shooting in Seattle
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Man arrested for allegedly trying to light Bellevue Planned Parenthood on fire
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WA house candidate Krista Perez pleads not guilty to DUI in Tacoma court
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WA Supreme Court strikes down voter-approved natural gas initiative, drawing sharp reactions from both sides
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Retiring Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs on what went wrong in 2026 — and why he's 'really positive' about next year
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3 people pulled from Port Orchard mobile home fire in critical condition
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MyNorthwest News
Woman, child escape Longview home before SWAT arrests man accused of threatening her with gun
A 47-year-old man was arrested after a SWAT response to his Longview home, where he was allegedly threatening his girlfriend with a firearm and assaulting her.
‘Like the life was squeezed out of them:’ Family describes alleged abuse at home where 5 were killed
Two family members testified that their suspicions of mistreatment of the children living inside the Fall City Home, where five people were killed, were confirmed by the two surviving children.
Prosecutors receive 43 animal cruelty charges against Marysville suspected breeder
An animal control community service officer in Marysville has submitted 44 charges to prosecutors for an alleged “extreme breeding and hoarding” situation.
How to enjoy the last weekend of Seattle summer: Paddle rave, lantern parade, Oktoberfest, and more!
Can you believe it? Summer is officially coming to a close, but that doesn't mean we are slowing down on the fun around Seattle.
Everett repeat offender gets more than 10 years in prison for distributing kilos of meth and fentanyl tied to Sinaloa cartel
An Everett man with 26 criminal convictions was sentenced Friday to 10 and a half years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking ring.
Kroger clips Red Bull's wings, removing energy drink from shelves
If you're a Red Bull drinker who shops at Fred Meyer or QFC, Kroger has stopped selling Red Bull energy drinks at all of its stores.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'You're probably going to get Care Bears showing up': Jake rips Seattle mayor's gun violence plan
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a gun violence plan that would move $5 million to the city's CARE Department. Jake thinks it landed with a thud.
'The facts don't matter when you get the mob all worked up': Curley defends Tacoma restaurant owners caught in boycott
Two Tacoma brothers who donated $1,250 to oppose Washington's income tax are watching their businesses get torched by a boycott built on what John Curley called a false premise.
Gee: Wait, what?! Mike Macdonald just showed us what leadership really looks like
I already respected Mike Macdonald. Today, I respect him even more. Think about the timing of what this man just chose to share.
Jake: Can Seattle learn from its affordable housing mistake?
Seattle has been running this experiment for a decade with "affordable housing," and the results are in. Good intentions, bad math.
Ask Ursula: Am I petty for wanting a separate check at family dinner?
Dear Ursula, I love getting together with my family at restaurants, but when it comes to paying the bill, I always dread it.
'That feels like a threat': Jake flags Sen. Pedersen's payroll tax warning if WA voters repeal the millionaires tax
Jake flags Sen. Pedersen's warning on payroll tax if WA voters repeal the millionaires tax, raising critical economic concerns.
Seattle Sports
A look at the past 5 backup QBs to start for the Seahawks
With Drew Lock set to make a fill-in start, here's a look back at how some previous Seahawks backup QBs have fared.
Stacy Rost: 3 numbers that matter for Seahawks vs Cardinals
Stacy Rost highlights three numbers to watch ahead of Seattle's Week 2 matchup against Arizona.
Seahawks-Cardinals Info: TV, radio, uniforms and more
The Seattle Seahawks will be on the road Sunday to take on the Arizona Cardinals in a 1:25 p.m. NFC West contest.
What Big Ray liked about Seahawks’ O-line in debut
Ray Roberts detailed what stood out from the O-line in Week 1 and the biggest key for the unit in Week 2.
Injury Report: Little change for Seahawks, while Cardinals trend down
The Seattle Seahawks had just one change from Wednesday, while the Arizona Cardinals, trended in the wrong direction at one particular position.
Cardinals will test-drive newfound confidence vs defending champ Seahawks
Trey McBride is in his fifth season with the Arizona Cardinals and has never been part of a win over the Seattle Seahawks, an NFC West rival and the defending Super Bowl champions.
Seattle Red
Seattle City Council says the new polyamory law ‘reflects how people actually live’
Seattle's City Council unanimously made polyamory, pansexuality and asexuality protected classes. Enforcement falls to an office with no permanent director.
Five for Fighting star unloads on musicians who abandoned Ed Sheeran to defend Macklemore
Five for Fighting singer John Ondrasik condemns music industry silence on Hamas after artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour to support Macklemore.
Thirty-three people accused of wrecking a UW building will walk away clean, and a state senator won’t pretend that’s justice
Thirty-three people charged in the May 2025 University of Washington building takeover can see charges dismissed in a year. Senator Matt Boehnke objects.
Could Oregon flip red? New poll gives Republican Christine Drazan slim lead in race for governor
A new poll found that Republican Christine Drazan is clinging to a narrow lead over Democratic incumbent Tina Kotek in the Oregon gubernatorial race.
‘Same thing’: Washington teacher caught on video comparing the Holocaust to Muslim discrimination after 9/11
An Islander Middle School teacher on Mercer Island paired Jews fleeing the Holocaust with Muslims facing bias after 9/11, drawing fire from Jewish critics.
Seattle sellers just flooded the market with a record 531 homes in one week, and buyers are walking away
Seattle sellers listed a record 531 homes in one week as mortgage rates hit 7.22% and pending sales fell 29.3%, according to broker Matt Goyer's data.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Seattle Convention Center paints itself into a transportation mess on 9th Ave
A Seattle Convention Center art event left a key I-5 access road covered in paint that can't be removed, and there's no timeline to reopen.
All lanes of SB I-5 reopen near Ship Canal Bridge after semi-truck collision caused 7-mile backup
All lanes have been reopened along southbound I-5 near the Ship Canal Bridge after a collision involving a semi-truck.
Link light rail train involved in crash with bus, trains delayed
Link light rail trains have been delayed this morning, Sept. 15, because of a crash with an empty school bus.
MyNorthwest Weather
Forecasters say 90% chance of very strong El Niño this winter, with near 70% chance of record event
The National Weather Service released its latest seasonal weather outlook, reaffirming an ongoing strengthening of El Niño heading into this winter.
WEATHER: Here’s your last taste of summer before settling into fall
We’re off to another calm and cool start with light offshore wind.
Global ocean temperatures set new record as developing El Niño adds heat to decades of warming
A recent report highlighted that global ocean temperatures set a new record on Aug. 22 this year with an average reading of 69.98 degrees Fahrenheit.
MyNorthwest Politics
After delayed response to Bite of Seattle shooting, Mayor Wilson orders emergency changes
Mayor Wilson has signed an executive order directing Seattle city departments to improve how they prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Mayor Wilson to announce executive order on emergency coordination after Bite of Seattle shooting
Mayor Katie Wilson is expected to announce a new executive order Thursday aimed at strengthening Seattle’s emergency management coordination.
Mayor Wilson signs rental junk fee ban into law, landlords who violate could be taken to court
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed her rental junk fee ban into law on Wednesday.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Bellevue Literacy Program Makes 2026 Book Pick
Originally published on 425. One Bellevue One Book aims to incentivize adult reading, highlight underrepresented voices, and develop meaningful community connections.
A Look at This Year's Live Women to Watch Event
Originally published on 425. Excitement and female friendship was in the air Thursday night at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center as Eastside women came together in community to witness a new cadre of 425 Women to Watch take the stage. Here’s what happened.
Feel Good Friday: Women to Watch, In Concert for Cancer, and the Pet of the Month
Originally published on 425. A look at our live Women to Watch event, an adorable pup up for adoption, and more in this week’s Feel Good Friday.
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
Judge rules EPA illegally terminated $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans
The Trump administration illegally terminated a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans, a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled Friday. The Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the Solar for All funds in August 2025 after President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending law passed […]
Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatened that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow. Trump wrote on his social media site that effective immediately, “I am banning” CNN, MSNOW and Politico […]
FCC grants Paramount's indirect ownership request for Gulf funds in Warner Bros. Discovery buyout
CHICAGO (AP) — As Paramount looks to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, it’s racked up billions of dollars in financial backing from three Gulf countries. And the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has now approved the company’s ask for sizeable indirect ownership from those foreign investors. The FCC cleared the way on Thursday, granting sovereign wealth […]
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