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'Act of horrific violence': Shooting at Bite of Seattle leaves 3 dead, 4 wounded
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Dog shot in Snohomish, local animal services asking for help
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VIDEO: Speeding driver arrested after 3-car crash in downtown Bellevue
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'If you don't like it, just leave': Curley criticizes man who confronted street preacher at Pike Place Market
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Suspect allegedly held knife to residents, set house on fire in Snohomish County standoff
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Power restored to 22K as Peninsula Light Company reports ‘Majority Territory Outage’ due to fire
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MyNorthwest News
Yakima man sentenced for murder of Yakama Nation man
Antonio Montellano, 44, was sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the murder of a Yakama Nation man in January 2025.
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital on pace to double e-bike injuries among kids this year
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital said it's on pace to more than double last year's number of children treated for e-bike and e-scooter trauma injuries.
Washington state wildfires growing in size, forcing evacuations
Dry conditions across the state have prompted Red Flag Watches and Warnings, as a series of wildfires continues to grow across Washington.
Dispute at a family graduation celebration ends with deadly shooting
One man is dead, and another is in police custody after a family celebration in Kent ended with a shooting. Police arrested a 40-year-old suspect at a family graduation celebration after a 41-year-old man was shot multiple times. It happened at a home in the 900 block of E. Cherry Hill St., a half mile […]
The Spin: Jimothy goes viral as brands jump in — how corporate 'newsjacking' turns attention into marketing
Jimothy the raccoon has become one of the internet's biggest viral stars, and now major brands are racing to join the conversation.
Massive scrap pile fire in Longview triggers air quality warning; residents urged to stay indoors
A large scrap pile fire at PNW Metals in Longview sent a massive plume of smoke into the sky Saturday, prompting fire officials to issue an air quality warning urging nearby residents to stay indoors. The Longview Fire Department and Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue were on scene as of Saturday afternoon and anticipated remaining […]
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'They are leaving': Curley rips lawmakers behind millionaires' tax, says the rich don't trust WA government
KIRO host John Curley argued that lawmakers in Olympia are deluding themselves if they think the millionaires' tax will solve the budget.
'An adorable, cautionary tale': Jake and Spike weigh in after WA voter writes in Jimothy for every race on their ballot
KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill found the ballot amusing, but warned that Jimothy's fame could follow a familiar rise-and-fall trajectory.
'Long, hot, expensive summer at the pump': Jake and Spike break down WA's soaring gas prices
Jake and Spike recapped some of the factors contributing to rising gas prices, and why it's forecasted to be a "hot, expensive summer" in Seattle.
'You think this could be a firing?': Jake, Spike question latest abrupt exit from Mayor Wilson's office
Concerns rise over Sage Wilson's sudden departure from Mayor Wilson's office. Jake and Spike question if this is indicative of a firing?
Harger: We find something pure and we love it so hard we ruin it. Jimothy needs an exit strategy
Jimothy is a sensation. One week ago, we first brought you the story of this goofy raccoon on our show. Every day since, the Jimothy content has multiplied.
'Another rookie mistake by Mayor Wilson': Gee and Ursula clash over who stalled Seattle's free school lunch plan
Mayor Katie Wilson's initiative for free meals in schools faces hurdles. Explore the debate and its implications for Seattle students.
Seattle Sports
Potential M’s target lands on IL week before trade deadline
The Reds' Spencer Steer, who has been speculated as a good trade deadline fit for the M's, is expected to "miss significant time," ESPN's Buster Olney said.
Lineups: Mariners give Raleigh a day off in crucial finale vs Rangers
The Mariners will look to crawl back within a half-game of the Texas Rangers in the AL West standings in Monday's series finale.
Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba ready to turn page, ‘turn up’ 2026 campaign
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seattle Seahawks are ready to move on after last season’s success, even if they have retained much of the roster.
Two factors can help Seahawks’ O-line continue to rise
Big Ray Roberts highlighted why he thinks Seattle's offensive line can be even better in 2026.
Macdonald had ‘great’ meeting with Seahawks’ pending new owners
Amid the Seahawks' ownership transition, coach Mike Macdonald said "nothing's really changed" from a football standpoint.
AL West Check-In: Rangers’ Seager takes BP; A’s star to IL
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager took a step in his recovery from a back injury, while A's star catcher Shea Langeliers landed on the IL with a torn meniscus.
Seattle Red
Rantz: KING 5 dressed up the Erika Kirk church mob as normal peaceniks despite defending assassination
KING 5's Madeline Carter sold Erika Kirk's Kirkland protesters as peaceful and buried the demonstrator dragged from the church.
‘It is a lie’: The school-funding con behind Washington’s income tax repeal disclosure
Washington's ballot disclosure claims repealing the income tax cuts school and healthcare funding. Ryan Frost and Brian Heywood explain why that's false.
WA State Department of Health logo was misused by activists against farms, agency confirms
The Washington State Department of Health has finally admitted that an activist group misused its logo to create anti-farm material.
Tacoma braces for homeless services cuts as local leaders grapple with $40 million deficit
Tacoma could see cuts to homeless services like shelter beds as the city navigates a $40 million budget deficit.
Rep. Baumgartner introduces legislation to crack down on foreign discrimination in the economy
Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) introduced a new bill aimed at putting an end to foreign discrimination against American-owned companies.
‘You’re rich and thieves aren’t’: Travel guru Rick Steves defends income tax and pickpocketing
Rick Steves is backing Washington's new income tax, saying it won't hurt anyone with money. A resurfaced pickpocket comment shows the same dismissive logic.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
All northbound I-5 lanes reopen after 5-vehicle crash sparked car fire
All lanes on I-5 north have reopened after they were blocked due to a car fire caused by a crash involving two semitrucks and three cars.
Both ramps reopen after semi-truck crash spills corn across I-5 near JBLM
The southbound I-5 exit to Thorne Lane/JBLM has reopened after it was shut down early Thursday morning when a semi-truck carrying corn crashed into a ditch.
State Patrol investigating possible road rage shooting on US 2
All eastbound lanes of US 2 at Homeacres Road in Everett were closed for several hours as WSP investigated a possible road rage shooting.
MyNorthwest Weather
Cool temperatures continue; showers expected to close the weekend
Cool weather will continue for another day this weekend as an area of low pressure continues to spin off the coast, delivering clouds.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
'This doesn't help council relations': Bob Kettle fires back after Mayor Wilson says council 'walked away' from free school meals
Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle fired back at Mayor Wilson after she accused the council of voting to "walk away" from free school meals.
Seattle's viral raccoon Jimothy gets Trump-themed shout out from White House
Seattle's favorite raccoon has officially caught the attention of the White House, as the official White House X account gave a shout-out to Jimothy.
Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary leaving after less than 7 months
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary, Sage Wilson, is leaving after less than seven months on the job, PubliCola reported Wednesday.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Swiss Coworking Company Adds 5 New Locations to Washington Roster
Originally published on 425 Business. Switzerland-based International Workplace Group is expanding its presence in Washington with five new flexible workspaces under its Regus brand, bringing the company’s total to more than 45 locations across the state. The new branches include private offices, meeting rooms, and coworking and creative spaces for businesses ranging from startups to […]
Everett One Step Closer to Proposed Downtown Event Center
Originally published on 425. Earlier this month, the Everett City Council approved funding to purchase four properties for the city’s proposed Outdoor Event Center, bringing it closer to securing the land needed for the envisioned project. Everett currently has purchase and sale agreements for 11 of the 17 properties required for the site. According to […]
Health Officials Encouraging Blood Donations Amid Shortage
Originally published on 425. Washington health officials are urging eligible residents to donate blood as hospitals across the region contend with a critically low blood supply.According to the Washington State Department of Health and Bloodworks Northwest, fewer than one to two days’ worth of blood is available, raising concerns for patients in need of lifesaving […]
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
This week in court: 6 high-profile cases from the Tate brothers to D4vd
There’s a series of high-profile criminal cases with hearings this week that could prove pivotal. Four of the six have celebrity defendants or victims. On Monday, there’s a preliminary hearing for singer D4vd in Los Angeles; Andrew and Tristan Tate are fighting extradition in Miami; a woman who killed her three kids is on trial […]
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from President Donald Trump that could dramatically change mail-in voting. The emergency appeal comes after an appeals court upheld a ruling blocking the president’s order in nearly half the country ahead of November’s midterm elections. […]
Secret Service agent charged with felonies in beatings police say were fraternity hazing
A U.S. Secret Service agent and two other men have been arrested and charged with violent felonies in the Miami area, where authorities say they committed brutal beatings as part of a fraternity hazing ritual in April that left two people hospitalized with severe injuries. One of the men charged, 29-year-old Marquez Christopher Pinder, works […]
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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.