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'That makes MLB the villain in all this': KIRO hosts push back on Everett's eminent domain bid for Aqua Sox stadium
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'Clearly an insane thing to keep doing': Jake and Spike back federal homelessness funding overhaul as King County faces $26M loss
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Renton police roll out new drone-tracking tech ahead of World Cup
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UW Alum who may have started the wave hopes to see it at World Cup games in Seattle
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Record-breaking heat wave set to grip western Washington
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Hot, dry weekend raises Washington wildfire concerns: ‘Don’t be that spark’
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MyNorthwest News
Rick Rizzs on why the World Cup in Seattle will feel like October baseball
Rick Rizzs compared the World Cup energy to October baseball, drawing on his experience calling every Mariners playoff game.
100 Safe Days of Summer: Bellevue police step up DUI, distracted driving patrols
The Bellevue Police Department is launching its annual "100 Safe Days of Summer" traffic safety campaign, increasing DUI and distracted-driving enforcement.
SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
The world’s richest man just became its first trillionaire. Shares in Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX soared 25% after opening for trading at noon Friday.
From floating barges to libraries, Seattle offers dozens of ways to watch the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has arrived in Seattle, and fans without tickets to the six matches at Seattle Stadium have no shortage of options to catch the action.
Chili’s returns to western WA with new location at SEA airport
A second Chili's has officially opened in Washington, this time within Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Amazon says its data centers are 7x more water-efficient than industry average
Amazon revealed its data centers are seven times more water-efficient than the industry average.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'You start a war before the World Cup': KIRO hosts weigh security, access concerns after FIFA referee denied U.S. entry
After a Somali FIFA World Cup referee was denied entry to the U.S., KIRO hosts questioned whether such denials are routine.
Harger: Our leaders say they love this economy. Try affording it at $5.56 a gallon
Around here, they say a single adult needs $135,000 a year to live comfortably. One person. No kids. That ranks Seattle as the sixth-highest among any metro in America.
Curley has new idea for light rail fare enforcement as Seattle ranks #1 for ridership: 'No standing, only seats'
While light rail and streetcar ridership totaled 4.8 million trips in the Seattle area, KIRO host John Curley pointed to a lack of fare enforcement.
'It's a lousy idea': KIRO hosts question Trump's move to open protected waters for seafood industry boost
KIRO hosts criticize Trump’s decision to open protected waters for commercial fishing, raising concerns over environmental impact.
'Restoring its reputation isn't possible': Jake and Spike say King County homelessness agency struck out as officials install oversight
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson have decided to install their own oversight for the King County Regional Homeless Authority.
Harger: 16 words about how oatmeal raisin cookies are the best cookies, and the KIRO text line has not forgiven me
I have a lot of divisive opinions. I know this about myself. Oatmeal raisin cookies beat chocolate chip. It's not even close. The raisins are the whole point.
SeattleSports.com
The latest on Mariners’ Randy Arozarena after early exit
Seattle's left fielder is day-to-day with a hamstring injury.
M’s slug 3 HRs, Bryce Miller shines in 10-2 win over Nationals
Bryce Miller pitched a career-high eight innings, and Colt Emerson, Dominic Canzone and Josh Naylor homered for Seattle.
US opens World Cup with dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay
Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans’ historic three-goal first half.
Report: Vikings to hire Seahawks’ Kirchner as assistant GM
Seahawks vice president of player personnel Trent Kirchner is joining Nolan Teasley in Minnesota, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
AL West: A’s activate All-Star SS Wilson, place slugger on IL
Designated hitter Brent Rooker went on the 10-day IL with a bone bruise in his left knee.
New start time announced for Mariners’ series opener vs Nationals
First pitch is now set for 5:55 p.m. on Friday night.
Seattle Red
Eagle City Council approves permit for Idaho saloon’s ‘Trad Fam Fest’ capping ‘Heterosexual Awesomeness Month’
An Eagle, Idaho saloon won approval to host 'Trad Fam Fest' on June 27, capping its 'Heterosexual Awesomeness Month' counter to Pride Month.
Why did city of Edmonds ditch cameras that find missing kids? Politics
Edmonds canceled its Flock Safety camera contract over privacy politics, even after the mayor admitted the cameras find missing kids and catch suspects.
Washington raises voter challenge bar to murder-trial standard
A new Washington law sets the highest legal bar in America for challenging ineligible voter registrations, and it just took effect.
Rantz: Gov. Bob Ferguson’s Pride order bumps the POW/MIA flag off a Steilacoom flagpole
A Pride flag replaced the POW/MIA flag at Steilacoom's ferry terminal under a state order, and the town fielded over 50 angry emails for a call it never made.
Washington’s new tax forces insurance companies to bankroll abortion fund
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a new Washington tax forcing health insurers to fund abortion grants. Republicans uniformly opposed it. Here's how the money flows.
Business owner filed 263 layoff notices, then doubled down on Washington anyway
Lavish Roots president Carly Duke tells Jason Rantz why 263 workers laid off at Meta offices start new jobs Monday, and why she's expanding in Washington.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Plan ahead: Tacoma roads to close for World Cup kickoff parade
The first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle will not be played until Monday, but the celebration begins Friday night in Tacoma.
Cars not welcome: How to navigate Seattle on World Cup game days
We're just a few days from the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle. If you like driving, you should probably just avoid Seattle.
Drivers beware: Road work back on schedule in Lynnwood following rain delays
Overnight road work in Lynnwood is back on track following rain delays.
MyNorthwest Weather
Pinpoint Alert Day: Hottest temperatures yet for 2026 are around the corner
I’m forecasting 87 degrees for Seattle on Sunday, which would break the daily record of 86 degrees from 1988, and on Sunday the high in Seattle should hit 90 degrees.
El Niño is here and scientists fear it’ll be big, bad, and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
El Niño, nature’s chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday.
Get ready for a big warm-up: Record-breaking temps could crack 90 degrees in parts of western WA
It may be cool and wet now, but a big change to much warmer and drier weather is in store by this weekend and into early next week.
MyNorthwest Politics
Harger: Our leaders say they love this economy. Try affording it at $5.56 a gallon
Around here, they say a single adult needs $135,000 a year to live comfortably. One person. No kids. That ranks Seattle as the sixth-highest among any metro in America.
Seattle officials closing 4 North Seattle streets, installing barriers in response to surge in violence on Aurora
Seattle leaders are stepping up enforcement along Aurora Avenue, targeting a surge in shootings and human trafficking.
US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in second day of renewed fire
The U.S. military said it began another round of strikes against Iran, after the president warned Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah
WASHINGTON (AP) — In 1976’s “ Rocky,” heavyweight champion Apollo Creed arrives for the title fight dressed as George Washington, reenacting the crossing of the Delaware as models costumed as the Statue of Liberty lead the way. After entering the ring, Apollo switches into an Uncle Sam costume. “I want YOU!” he roars as he […]
Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It was a stadium like any other, packed with American sports fans wearing their favorite team’s jerseys and red-white-and-blue face paint, roaring as players took the field. Only this time, the sport was soccer. The U.S. team’s home opener in the World Cup against Paraguay on Friday brought tens of thousands […]
Perfect weather for a perfect weekend: Your guide to all the sun-soaked fun
The end of the school year is here, and that means it is time to get after all the summer fun!
MyNorthwest History
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.
Suspect arrested following violent rampage at Harborview's Emergency Room
Seattle police report a chaotic scene at the Harborview Emergency Room, where a patient went on a violent rampage over the weekend.
National News
Trump's name is still on the Kennedy Center, though officials say it will be down by noon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s name remained on the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday despite a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building and other aspects of the iconic performing arts venue’s operations. Scaffolding was erected Friday around a section of the building that includes Trump’s name, but […]
How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah
WASHINGTON (AP) — In 1976’s “ Rocky,” heavyweight champion Apollo Creed arrives for the title fight dressed as George Washington, reenacting the crossing of the Delaware as models costumed as the Statue of Liberty lead the way. After entering the ring, Apollo switches into an Uncle Sam costume. “I want YOU!” he roars as he […]
A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup
NEW YORK (AP) — If there is a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road. […]
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