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'I think my landlord and my neighbor are hiding her': Vashon Island woman says 350-pound pig was stolen over political dispute
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21-year-old Kent man admits plot to join ISIS in Syria, faces up to 20 years
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How does SDOT cool down Seattle’s bridges during extreme heat?
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Fired Washington U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff sues Trump, acting attorney general over removal
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'The restaurant remains open': Gee, Ursula stunned by Capitol Hill business owner's alleged $1.5M tax scheme
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New Washington law says landlords can't ban portable AC units
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MyNorthwest News
Clark County deputy stabbed motorist 17x, muted body-cam now faces review
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is reviewing whether deputies misused the mute function on their body‑worn cameras after the death of motorist Marc Fogle.
Jake: 'Operation Red Card' is great police work — but why did it take until the World Cup?
A recent report detailed "Operation Red Card," a joint effort by local law enforcement during the World Cup, and the numbers are genuinely impressive.
Two-alarm fire erupts inside Arlington logging facility, shuts down several roads
A two-alarm commercial fire broke out inside a logging company warehouse early in the morning in Arlington, shutting down several roads on Wednesday.
Seattle Glassblowing Studio now selling Jimothy figurines, ornaments
It seems like everyone, from police agencies to pro sports to local artists, is jumping on the Jimothy love train.
New WinCo Foods coming to Renton's former Fry's Electronics space
WinCo Foods is opening up its newest grocery store location in Renton at The Landing, inside the former Fry's Electronics building.
Car crashes into Everett neighborhood at 100+ mph after brief pursuit, at least 1 seriously injured
At least one person was seriously injured after a car crashed into an Everett neighborhood and landed upside-down in a front yard early Wednesday morning.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Jake: 'Operation Red Card' is great police work — but why did it take until the World Cup?
A recent report detailed "Operation Red Card," a joint effort by local law enforcement during the World Cup, and the numbers are genuinely impressive.
Harger: I love sea lions. Some of them have to die, or $7 billion in salmon recovery goes in their adorable bellies
I love sea lions. I've put this off for years and I hate saying it, but some sea lions gotta die.
'Jimothy's ranking No. 1': Gee and Ursula brainstorm new WA state flag designs after survey suggests Amazon van, rain jacket
Explore the potential changes to Washington's state flag with Jimothy leading the poll as an option for the redesign.
'$8 for a cup of juice?': Jake, Spike reveal the permits driving up Seattle's food vendor prices
Discover how permit fees are impacting food vendor prices in Seattle events and affecting your dining experience.
Jake, Spike debate over former WA Gov. Jay Inslee linking wildfire surge to climate change
Former Governor Jay Inslee, who has long linked the surge in wildfires and smoke in the Pacific Northwest to climate change, posted on X to further highlight the correlation.
Harger: Coffee was going to kill you. Now five cups a day is heart-healthy. Check back in five years
The American Heart Association came out Monday and said five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults.
Seattle Sports
Late goals lift Austin to 3-1 victory over stumbling Sounders
Myrto Uzuni in the 86th minute and Christian Ramirez added insurance in stoppage time for Austin.
AL West Check-In: Houston Astros swing trade with Kansas City
The Houston Astros traded right-hander Nate Pearson to Kansas City for pitching prospect Max Martin on Wednesday.
Former GM explains his ‘bad’ Mariners trade idea
Jim Bowden on why he proposed a deal involving George Kirby that seems a little uneven for the M's.
NFC West Check-In: Cardinals OL Isaiah Adams arrested in Canada
Adams was charged with possession of a firearm obtained in a crime, among other charges, according to an online release from the Durham Regional Police Service in Ontario.
Report: Seahawks’ Emmanwori went on PUP list because of surgery
ESPN's Brady Henderson reported the second-year safety is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season.
MLB cracks down on ex-M’s IF José Caballero for plate routine
New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero, a former member of the Seattle Mariners, was targeted by MLB for some pest control, sparking yet another squabble.
Seattle Red
Oregon county ditches soft-on-crime policies for retail theft, approves stiffer penalties
After years of looking the other way, this Portland-area county in Oregon is adopting a 'zero-tolerance' approach towards retail theft.
Mark Weaver: Separation of powers is another way of saying ‘stay in your lane!’
President Trump has been criticized for removing U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff, but former deputy attorney general of Ohio Mark Weaver says he was within his right.
WA leaders form new committee to address state’s budget deficits, some lawmakers are skeptical
As Washington State's budget deficit continues to grow, local leaders have formed a new committee to better understand what's causing it.
Spokane County Democrats jump on anti-data center bandwagon, propose 9-month moratorium
Democrat Commissioners in Spokane County have proposed a nine-month moratorium on large data centers in what has become a disturbing trend in Washington State.
Jim Walsh: Colleen Melody must recuse herself when income tax reaches WA’s high court
State Rep. Jim Walsh explains why WA Supreme Court Justice Colleen Melody should recuse herself from any case involving the income tax.
WA named one of the worst states for paying off credit card debt as national total nears $1.4 trillion
A recent WalletHub report ranked Washington as one of the top 10 states where people take the longest to pay off credit card debt. While Americans are projected to increase their collective credit card debt by $100 billion in 2026, nearing a grand total of $1.4 trillion, Washington was listed as a leading contributor. The […]
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MyNorthwest Traffic
'Almost no accountability': Transportation expert says Sound Transit is 'building for the past' amid ballooning budget
KIRO host John Curley, a longtime skeptic of public transportation and its ballooning costs, brought on Charles Prestrud to discuss where Sound Transit went wrong.
SR 202 near Fall City to close this weekend for emergency river embankment repairs
Work is moving to SR 202 near Fall City this week, creating a 16-mile detour for people trying to get around the area.
Westbound SR 20 closed for a semi-truck off the road
According to Trooper Kelsey Harding, shortly before 6:30 p.m. Monday, a semi-truck went off the road on SR 20 just east of SR 9.
MyNorthwest Weather
Wednesday is western Washington's hottest day of the year so far, and the humidity is only making it worse
Western Washington won't set any records, but Wednesday will be the hottest day of the year so far.
Pinpoint Alert: Peak heat Wednesday with hottest high temperatures of the year for many
As hot, high-pressure air builds over the Pacific Northwest, temperatures will again climb well into the 90s for many spots Wednesday, stretching from Central Sound down through South Sound.
Jake, Spike debate over former WA Gov. Jay Inslee linking wildfire surge to climate change
Former Governor Jay Inslee, who has long linked the surge in wildfires and smoke in the Pacific Northwest to climate change, posted on X to further highlight the correlation.
MyNorthwest Politics
Tukwila City Council approves homeless camping ban on city property, penalties include up to 90 days in jail
The Tukwila City Council has voted to make camping on city property a misdemeanor, approving a controversial ordinance supporters said will help police address homeless encampments.
Judge rules Kalshi likely violated Washington gambling laws
A King County Superior Court judge has ruled that online prediction market operator Kalshi likely violated Washington state gambling laws and consumer protection statutes.
'Robberies have dropped 71%': Federal Way mayor talks policing wins, data centers, but dodges governor question
Crime in Federal Way has significantly declined, with car thefts down 80%, robberies down 71%, and burglaries down 60%.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Hawaii raises truck bed-riding age to 16 as roads get faster, testing a cherished island tradition
KAILUA, Hawaii (AP) — It’s common to see people riding in the beds of pickups in Hawaii, often along country highways sandwiched between towering verdant mountains and the glassy blue expanse of the Pacific. “It’s a cultural thing, especially in a small, agricultural community,” said Kimeona Kane, who would jump into the bed of a […]
Trade Neon Lights for Stars: See the Perseid Meteor Shower at Great Basin National Park
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. Las Vegas may be famous for dazzling lights, but one of Nevada’s greatest shows happens far from the Strip. Each August, the skies above Great Basin National Park come alive as the annual Perseid meteor shower streaks overhead, offering a front-row views to the annual spectacular celestial event. […]
What's New at Utah's 140-Year-Old Lagoon Amusement Park
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. Before it could call itself a state, Utah had an amusement park. Celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2026, the Farmington attraction has been entertaining generations since 1886, making it one of the oldest family-owned amusement parks in the United States — and the 15th oldest amusement park in […]
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
Houthis say they attacked 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said early Thursday they had attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the U.S. military said it conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran as the two countries vie for control of vital shipping lanes. The Houthi attack in the Red Sea threatened to open a new […]
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana and moves toward Texas
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana and was southwest of New Orleans while moving west toward Texas early Thursday morning, after closing beaches on the Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle to Mississippi. The storm made landfall Wednesday afternoon in St. Bernard Parish about 40 miles (65 kilometers) east of New Orleans. The storm […]
Democrats try to harness data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — When Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, began her campaign last year, candidates weren’t talking about — or hearing about — data centers. But with barely three months until November’s contest, the perceived threat to rural life, ranchland and dwindling water supplies could become a defining issue for her […]
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
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How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
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June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
One in eight men will hear the words "you have prostate cancer" in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many men tend to overlook the importance of preventative care.