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Seahawks match franchise record with 5 All-Pro selections
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Six killed in Mississippi, suspect in custody
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MyNorthwest News
Former Expedia employee who hid cameras in bathrooms sentenced to prison
A former Expedia worker who hid cameras in bathrooms receives a four-year prison sentence for invading co-workers' privacy.
Thurston County sheriff tells drivers how to handle ICE stops
Stay informed with the Thurston County sheriff’s essential tips for drivers during ICE encounters.
No hearings planned for Let's Go Washington initiatives
Washington Legislature won't discuss Let's Go Washington initiatives affecting schools and families this session.
Roofing scam in Redmond costs victim nearly $300K
A Redmond homeowner lost nearly $300,000 to a roofing scam. Police urge residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
'Danielle adored Nick': Friend remembers mother killed in triple murder-suicide
A heartbreaking murder-suicide in Mercer Island leaves a community mourning the loss of four individuals, including a beloved mother.
11 students injured after car crashes into school bus in Pierce County
Eleven kids, reportedly from Collins Elementary, were taken to the hospital. No serious injuries have been suffered, as of this reporting.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Why would I buy gold in WA?': Jake explains why 10.3% precious metals tax will push investors out of state
Learn how Washington's 10.3% tax on gold and silver may drive investors away from the state.
Harger: A 15-year-old led troopers on a 100 mph chase — then went home
WSP troopers said a group of teenagers, including a 15-year-old driver, led them on a high-speed chase around 3:30 a.m. near Marysville.
'Raising the price of the healthier stuff': Curley criticizes WA's 95% vape, zyn tax
The new tax on e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches raises prices, prompting concerns about public health and accessibility.
Harger: WA has third-highest gas prices in nation. Now the state admits its climate program data was off by 96x
Washington's climate program data was inaccurate by 96x, contributing to soaring gas prices.
'There is fraud in every state': Gee and Ursula back fraud crackdown, but not attacks on Somali community
KIRO hosts discuss the impact of alleged daycare fraud on Somali-run centers in Puget Sound, highlighting rising threats and harassment.
'Let them have their own money': KIRO hosts push back on proposed millionaire tax
Washington Governor Ferguson's 9.9% millionaire tax faces pushback from KIRO hosts concerned about its impact on personal finances.
SeattleSports.com
Huard: How Arroyo’s return could boost Seahawks’ offense
Brock Huard explains how the potential return of rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo could elevate the Seattle Seahawks' offense in the playoffs.
Memo to ADs voices ‘serious concerns’ with spiraling transfer portal
A transfer portal spiraling out of control prompted college sports' new regulatory body to issue a memo saying it has “serious concerns."
Seahawks match franchise record with 5 All-Pro selections
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a unanimous first-team All-Pro selection and one of five total All-Pro picks for the Seattle Seahawks, which matched a franchise record.
If Seahawks have to face Rams again, sooner may be better
If the Seattle Seahawks have to face the Rams in the playoffs, Mike Salk argued it'd be better for it to occur in the Divisional Round than the NFC title game.
NFC Playoffs Preview: A look at 1-seed Seahawks and rest of the field
Taking a look at what will make or break the seven teams in the NFC playoffs that includes the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks.
49ers’ Trent Williams, Ricky Pearsall questionable for playoff game vs Eagles
Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will both officially be questionable for the San Francisco 49ers for their wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Seattle Red
The Presidential AI Challenge: Igniting a new era for the next generation
The Presidential AI Challenge shows why AI skills are quickly becoming the new baseline for students and workers — not a bonus, but an expectation.
Bryan Kohberger’s drug addiction past revealed as sister speaks out after guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger’s sister reveals he once struggled with heroin addiction before attending Washington State University and murdering four Idaho students.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek seeks 2027 overhaul after $4.3B transportation plan collapses
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek moves to scrap her $4.3B transportation plan, citing funding gaps and looming layoffs.
Could Minnesota-style welfare fraud be hiding in Washington? Rep. Baumgartner looks for answers
Rep. Michael Baumgartner urges federal agencies to review Washington welfare programs after Minnesota fraud cases expose weak safeguards and oversight failures.
Seattle church challenges Washington forced abortion coverage law at 9th Circuit
Seattle church challenges Washington abortion coverage mandate at 9th Circuit, citing religious freedom concerns.
Washington Republican warns wildfire fund bill could hike electricity rates statewide
Washington Rep. Mary Dye warns House Bill 2275 would create a state wildfire liability fund that raises electricity bills and shifts legal risk from utilities to ratepayers.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Lanes reopened after back half of double dump truck rolled over on I-405 in Bothell
The back half of a double dump truck rolled over on southbound I-405 in Bothell, causing significant delays.
All lanes of northbound I-5 in Federal Way back open after multi-vehicle crash
A three-vehicle crash on NB I-5 in Federal Way was blocking lanes, causing traffic delays.
Chains required at Snoqualmie Pass as WSP enforces $500 fines
If you're headed to the passes, make sure to check for chain requirements. WSP is enforcing restrictions at Snoqualmie Pass, checking both cars and trucks.
MyNorthwest Weather
Fresh snow boosts Cascade snowpack, with warm, wet weather arriving next week
An atmospheric river-oriented Pacific weather system is expected to follow and bring warmer rain into the region Sunday into Monday.
Heavy snow forecast in parts of western WA, travel could be 'very difficult to impossible'
A cold weather system brings heavy snow and strong winds, making travel in western Washington "very difficult to impossible."
Snow falls in Bellingham as winter storm moves south From Canada
Snow is falling in Bellingham on Wednesday just before 8 a.m., KIRO Traffic confirmed.
MyNorthwest Politics
No hearings planned for Let's Go Washington initiatives
Washington Legislature won't discuss Let's Go Washington initiatives affecting schools and families this session.
New bill would regulate Flock license plate cameras across WA
The Washington state Legislature is about to start its 2026 session, and among the most important bills and topics to be discussed is the use of Flock cameras across the state.
DHS identifies two Venezuelan nationals shot by Border Patrol in Portland
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names of the people shot by border patrol agents in Portland Thursday.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Seattle weekend events: Get your game on, plan your next adventure
Discover exciting Seattle weekend events to kick off the new year. Find activities for everyone in the heart of the city.
'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year’s CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.” The annual contest that no tech company wants to win announced its decisions Thursday. Among those getting […]
Gmail adds new AI features, turning it into a personal assistant
More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize far-flung information buried in inboxes and deliver daily to-do lists. The new AI features announced Thursday could herald a pivotal moment for Gmail, a service that transformed […]
MyNorthwest History
'Astonishing, audacious': Retired 4-star general praises Venezuela operation, but asks: What's next?
Retired general commends Maduro's capture but questions the next steps for U.S. strategy in Venezuela's evolving political landscape.
Spotify Wrapped 2025: Seattle's top artists, songs, albums revealed
The 2025 edition of Spotify Wrapped was revealed on Wednesday, with a complete list of Seattle's go-to choices for artists, songs, and albums in 2025.
Two suspects shot during attempted carjacking on Queen Anne hill
A man trying to keep armed thugs from carjacking his sports car on Queen Anne hill early Sunday morning opened fire, apparently injuring two suspects.
National News
Daniel Walker Howe, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, dead at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Walker Howe, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian whose “What Hath God Wrought” became a widely acclaimed chronicle of the vast technological and social changes in the U.S. in the first half of the 19th century, has died at age 88. Walker died on Dec. 25, according to a spokesman for the […]
Ex-husband charged in murders of Ohio couple
PHOENIX (AP) — The ex-husband of an Ohio woman was charged with the murders of her and her husband, according to court and county records. Michael McKee, 39, was booked Saturday and is currently being held in Illinois, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. He is alleged to have shot and killed the couple, […]
Virginia man pleads not guilty to charges in DC pipe bomb case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Virginia man has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Brian J. Cole Jr., of Woodbridge, Virginia, entered the plea at a brief hearing on […]
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WSECU Community Champion: Chrystal Ortega's mission to feed Spokane
Chrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.
'Food is my tool, community is my purpose': Meet the Tacoma chef feeding hundreds for free
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Wilcox Family Farms donates nearly 1 million eggs to regional food banks this holiday season
Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.