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Seahawks to host rival 49ers in divisional round
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Six puppies saved from suspected fentanyl overdose in Gold Bar
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Belltown drug dealer arrested with 53 baggies of crack cocaine hidden in his underwear
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Two snowmobilers killed in Kittitas County avalanche; two others survive
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WSDOT plans for Carbon River Bridge expected to take two more years to complete
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U.S. 2 fully reopened after emergency repairs at Stevens Pass
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MyNorthwest News
How the US could take over Greenland and the potential challenges
U.S. President Donald Trump wants to own Greenland. He has repeatedly said the U.S. must take control of the strategically located and mineral-rich island.
Six killed in Mississippi, suspect in custody
Authorities said a person was in custody Saturday after six people were killed in a series of related shootings in eastern Mississippi.
Mountlake Terrace launches two town halls to discuss budget gap, fiscal sustainability
The City of Mountlake Terrace is launching two "fiscal town halls" in January to receive public feedback from its residents.
Seattle Parks on track to ditch gas leaf blowers; citywide ban lacks clear path forward
A year past its goal, Seattle continues to work on a plan to eliminate gas-powered leaf blowers for a greener future.
Dog ejected through windshield during high-speed chase in Pierce County
A high-speed chase in Pierce County resulted in a dog being ejected from the fleeing vehicle as it came to a crash in a ditch on Tuesday morning.
It's back! Revive I-5 in Seattle returns this weekend
Join the revitalization of Seattle's Ship Canal Bridge this weekend with engaging events and updates from WSDOT on preservation efforts.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'You're geared to lose': Spike on why sports gambling is destroying young men
Explore how the booming sports gambling industry affects youth in America and what it means for the future.
'It would be unfair': Gee, Ursula support girls' sports initiative
Two citizen-driven initiatives in WA have cleared a major hurdle by filing enough signatures to move forward and potentially head to the ballot later this year.
'A lot of this is terrific': KIRO hosts applaud RFK Jr.'s inverted food pyramid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released new dietary guidelines Wednesday, flipping the old food pyramid upside down and prioritizing meat and dairy products.
'You have almost a 60% chance of failing': Jake on WA's poor business survival ranking
A new study found that WA is dead last in the country for its business survival rate, concluding that nearly 60% of businesses fail in their first five years.
'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.
SeattleSports.com
Date, potential start times announced for Seahawks-Niners playoff clash
The Seattle Seahawks will host the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round on Saturday, but they won't find the kickoff time until Monday night.
NFC Wild Card: 49ers beat Eagles 23-19, advance to face Seahawks
Brock Purdy's go-ahead TD pass in the fourth quarter helped the San Francisco 49ers eliminate the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles from the playoffs.
Seahawks to host NFC West rival 49ers in divisional round
The top-seeded Seattle Seahawks will face the San Francisco 49ers for the third time this season in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs.
Star TE George Kittle tears Achilles in 49ers’ playoff win
George Kittle is the latest player to suffer a major injury for the San Francisco 49ers, who face the Seahawks in the divisional round next week.
What’s helped the Seahawks’ surging run game get untracked
Former NFL O-lineman Ray Roberts highlights the contributing factors to the strong closing kick from the Seattle Seahawks' rushing attack.
How Schneider built Seahawks back into a title contender
General manager John Schneider has constructed another Super Bowl-contending Seattle Seahawks team. Here are the key moves and decisions that made it happen.
Seattle Red
Supreme Court set to finally decide fate of state bans on transgender athletes
The Supreme Court will hear Idaho and West Virginia cases that could decide the future of girls’ sports nationwide and reshape Title IX enforcement.
No More Pennies, Means More Rules: Washington Democrats target cash transactions
Washington lawmakers introduce HB 2334 to mandate cash rounding rules after the penny’s demise, requiring businesses to round transactions to the nearest nickel.
Federal court clears way for Idaho to require birth certificates reflect sex at birth
A federal judge dissolves a 2018 injunction, allowing Idaho to enforce its law requiring birth certificates to match biological sex, citing recent Supreme Court rulings.
Rantz Exclusive: Under Mayor Harrell, Seattle Parks boss traveled the globe as city parks suffered
Documents show Seattle Parks Superintendent AP Diaz spent years traveling internationally at taxpayer expense as parks declined, now drawing scrutiny from Mayor Katie Wilson.
Seattle mayor Katie Wilson rejects daycare fraud probe, sparking political clash
Seattle mayor Katie Wilson refuses daycare fraud investigation, sparking political backlash and calls for oversight.
Rep. Emily Randall says focus should be on ‘white men’ instead of Somali fraud
Washington Rep. Emily Randall sparked backlash after suggesting scrutiny of the Minnesota fraud scandal is driven by xenophobia, while redirecting blame toward white men and Donald Trump.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
It's back! Revive I-5 in Seattle returns this weekend
Join the revitalization of Seattle's Ship Canal Bridge this weekend with engaging events and updates from WSDOT on preservation efforts.
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.
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
'I am here to serve you': New Seattle City Council president vows to focus on basics of government
New Seattle City Council president Joy Hollingsworth prioritizes core government functions after recent council changes.
How the US could take over Greenland and the potential challenges
U.S. President Donald Trump wants to own Greenland. He has repeatedly said the U.S. must take control of the strategically located and mineral-rich island.
Seattle Parks on track to ditch gas leaf blowers; citywide ban lacks clear path forward
A year past its goal, Seattle continues to work on a plan to eliminate gas-powered leaf blowers for a greener future.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
At-home STD tests offer new options for screening and treatment
WASHINGTON (AP) — New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available, a trend that experts hope will keep downward pressure on U.S. infection rates. Last year, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first at-home test that can detect three common infections in women — gonorrhea, […]
Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion
NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, a Barbie and a Ken with vitiligo, and other models the toymaker added to make its fashion dolls […]
Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace
A group of Buddhist monks and their rescue dog are striding single file down country roads and highways across the South, captivating Americans nationwide and inspiring droves of locals to greet them along their route. In their flowing saffron and ocher robes, the men are walking for peace. It’s a meditative tradition more common in […]
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
The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts
The Trevor Project, known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, received $45 million from billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025, the organization said Monday. The gift is the largest in the organization’s history but also a major boon following years of management turmoil, layoffs and the loss of significant federal funding […]
Trump's legal attack on Powell underscores his aim for full control over Fed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice’s threat to criminally indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has set up a tense showdown between the White House and the U.S. central bank, with Powell saying the subpoenas that arrived on Friday are intended to force him to follow President Donald Trump’s orders. The subpoenas apply to […]
Judge orders HHS to restore funding for children's health programs as lawsuit continues
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the early identification of disabilities in young children. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C., awarded the U.S. Department of Health and […]
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WSECU Community Champion: Chrystal Ortega's mission to feed Spokane
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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.