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19-year-old killed in Pierce County shooting, suspect at large
One man is dead after a shooting in Pierce County that occurred Wednesday night with the suspect still on the loose.
Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says
A deadly Osprey aircraft crash last November off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and the pilot’s decision to keep flying.
A massive prisoner swap involving the United States and Russia is underway, an AP source says
A massive prisoner swap involving the United States and Russia was underway Thursday, a person familiar with the matter said.
'We're not leaving:' Evacuation orders increase for 53-day Pioneer fire, only 15% contained
The Pioneer Fire, which has burned for the past 53 days, is now approximately 33,000 acres in size and is only 15% contained.
DoorDash to implement new fee amid frustrations with Seattle City Council
DoorDash is implementing additional fees in Seattle the company deems necessary. However, critics say DoorDash is extorting the city.
Minimum wage debate pits small business survival against workers needed pay
Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth renewed the battle over minimum wage by introducing a new proposal Tuesday.
SeattleSports.com
Bob’s Baseball Breakdown: How did Mariners fare at the trade deadline?
Wyman and Bob co-host Bob Stelton answers four important questions about the Seattle Mariners in the latest Bob's Baseball Breakdown.
Bump: A Seahawks position battle that deserves more attention
Former NFL WR Michael Bumpus believes the Seattle Seahawks' position battle at center will be one to watch this preseason.
Video: Seahawks asst. coach Leslie Frazier brings veteran leadership to Hawks
Seattle Seahawks asst. coach Leslie Frazier has a big task on his hands in 2024: shepherd first-time HC Mike Macdonald into places he’s never been… but how, exactly? And what has changed in the game during his tenure in the league? Wyman & Bob sat down with the coach at Seahawks Training Camp to get […]
Video: Did the Seattle Mariners crush the trade deadline? — Bob’s Baseball Breakdown
Bob Stelton’s Baseball Breakdown picks up after the MLB trade deadline where we saw the Mariners make some of the biggest splashes in the league – but was it enough? Are the injuries mounting too fast? Why weren’t any of the bigger bats moved before the deadline? And are the M’s better equipped to win […]
AL West Check-In: Angels star Mike Trout out for season
The three-time MVP from the Seattle Mariners' AL West rival needs a second surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Will Seahawks’ Boye Mafe reap rewards in Macdonald’s defense?
Former NFL quarterback Brock Huard and Mike Lefko discuss the potential for Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe in 2024.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Minimum wage debate pits small business survival against workers needed pay
Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth renewed the battle over minimum wage by introducing a new proposal Tuesday.
Angela Poe Russell: Who's responsible for ending political mudslinging?
The tactic of mudslinging during political campaigns goes back a few hundred years, but lately, in our political landscape, things are definitely dirtier.
Harger: Once again, Gen X is left out of current political landscape
In the soap opera of American politics, Boomers and Millennials take center stage, while Generation X is once again relegated to the background.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Gov. Jay Inslee created slush fund to bribe voters into saving his gas hike and combat I-2117
Democrats know the Climate Commitment Act would be repealed with I-2117. So, Jay Inslee created a fund to bribe us into saving his gas hike.
Rantz: Prosecutors sound alarms over 'reckless' WA State Bar Association proposal that dismantles the criminal justice system
Public defenders may see their case loads drop substantially and it means thousands of criminals will walk. Prosecutors are sounding alarms.
Rantz: Vulnerable Democrat Marie Glusenkamp Perez runs away from embracing Kamala Harris
Marie Glusenkamp Perez is a vulnerable Democrat claiming to be a moderate. It likely explains why she won't endorse Kamala Harris.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sullivan: How to avoid the GPS nightmare to Portland
Why is turning your GPS or in-car navigation off probably a good call on your trip to Portland this weekend? Let me explain.
'Streets empty and clear:' Everett drivers less selfish when dealing with its major road closures
The northbound bridge over the Snohomish River is closed for four months, leaving drivers to clog every street on the north end of the city.
520 Floating Bridge to close Friday evening through Monday morning
Four more closures on the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, also known as the 520 Bridge, are set to occur between now and October.
MyNorthwest Weather
Cliff Mass: July 29 historically 'driest day of the year' for Seattle before rain today
"And this isn't going back 30 years. We're talking about Seattle rain right now. (July 29) is a very dry day. The most rain we ever had was 0.17 inches."
Rainfall strikes Seattle for just the sixth time on record on July 29
Measurable rain has only fallen on this date, July 29, six times at the old Federal Building weather station and just four times at SEA.
Sub-80 temperatures finally arrive amid region's driest time of the year
Spotty sprinkles coming from clouds above 10,000 feet held temperatures down in the 70s Sunday, bringing an end to the new record of 17 straight days.
MyNorthwest Politics
Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared Wednesday in Chicago.
King County election officials take safety precautions for upcoming primary election
The primary election in Washington is Tuesday, August 6, but preparations for the big day have been in the works for months.
Biden makes a case for his legacy — and for Harris to continue it — in his Oval Office address
Biden made a case for his legacy on Wednesday night when he delivered an Oval Office address about his decision to bow out of the race.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Festivals galore in Seattle this weekend!
There is a variety of festivals in the Seattle-area this weekend. We give you all the details in this weekend's revelry roundup.
Washington State Parks to implement new camping stay limits
The Washington State Parks Recreation Commission has announced new stay limits for campers in state parks.
It's almost time for Seafair's big weekend: Blue Angels and hydroplanes
A Seattle tradition renews the first weekend in August as the air show and the hydroplanes come to town for Seafair Weekend.
MyNorthwest History
Banel: Olympics-sized love for Boehm’s Candies in Issaquah
There's a connection between the 1924 Olympic games games and a longtime Northwest candy maker in Issaquah.
Former Seattle mayor Charley Royer dies at 84
Charley Royer, Seattle's longest-serving mayor, has died at age 84. Royer was Seattle’s 48th and longest serving mayor.
New book showcases ‘Signs of Vanishing Seattle’
A group that’s been documenting “displaced and disappearing institutions, businesses, communities and cultures” will celebrate a new book.
National News
US safety agency moves probe of Dodge Journey fire and door lock failure a step closer to a recall
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are a step closer to seeking a recall of nearly a million Dodge Journey SUVs after a woman was trapped and died when her vehicle caught fire in 2022. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration upgraded an investigation opened last year to an engineering analysis and added 11 […]
Authorities are investigating after a man died in police custody on Long Island
WYANDANCH, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man who lost consciousness as police officers were trying to subdue him on Long Island. Suffolk County police got a 911 call about a possibly intoxicated man lying on the ground in Wyandanch shortly before 10:30 a.m. Thursday, the department said in a news […]
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington state is looking further down the ticket and selecting candidates to compete for federal and state offices in November. A handful of retirements — most notably those of third-term Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, Democratic Rep. Derek Kilmer and Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers — […]
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'Every life matters:' Nonprofit looks to bolster aid along dangerous stretch of I-90
A local nonprofit is working to protect those driving on I-90 but they can't do it without help from the community.