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I-5 northbound fully blocked in South Tacoma after crash involving up to 10 cars
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Man escapes ambulance, steals car, and leads police on chase in Seattle
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Kennewick firefighters rescue kittens trapped in house fire; use pet oxygen masks
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'Virtue signaling': KIRO hosts debate former Gov. Jay Inslee linking Spokane fires to climate change
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'She's not turning them on': Gee and Ursula split on whether $250,000 for Seattle cameras should be used for other resources
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Stalled semitruck cleared after blocking Hood Canal Bridge for more than an hour
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MyNorthwest News
4 celestial events will light up the sky on Aug. 12
Wherever you are on Wednesday, Aug. 12, take a moment to look up. Four celestial events will be taking place throughout the day.
Online sting leads to arrest of Seattle man as law enforcement ramps up predator crackdown
The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) said an online undercover operation has led to the arrest of a 29-year-old Seattle man.
Kitchen & Market expanding to Seattle neighborhood in 2027
Kitchen & Market, which touts itself as being "way more than a grocery store," is expanding in Seattle.
Spokane community helping each other and emergency responders during devastation
As three wildfires continue to burn across Spokane County Thursday morning, the community is coming together to help first responders.
Snohomish moves on to Little League Softball World Series quarterfinal with 9-1 win over Canada
Snohomish's Little League Softball World Series team collected another win on Wednesday, beating Canada 9-1 and securing a quarterfinals appearance.
Gov. Ferguson invites President Trump to Spokane to witness devastation firsthand
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has invited President Donald Trump to see the fire damage and devastation in Spokane.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Ask Ursula: My stepson never calls his dad, when can I get involved?
It's been years since my stepson contacted his dad to wish him a happy birthday or even a happy Father's Day. Should I intervene?
The Spin: Why Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's 'different window' answer raised more questions than it answered
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson repeatedly relied on the same phrase while defending her decision to seek former Police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation.
Harger: A killer. Medium to high risk. Questioned about arson 3 times. 2 states had his file. Hundreds of homes in Spokane are gone
The situation in Spokane is hard to believe. A man has been arrested and is being held on suspicion of starting the biggest of those three fires.
'We all benefit from their selfishness': Curley defends billionaire-driven data centers, warns Cle Elum is making a mistake
Cle Elum passed an emergency six-month pause on data centers three days after a developer revealed plans for a 20-megawatt data center.
'I don't like Kshama Sawant': Gee asks 'are we done now?' as Sawant finishes distant third
KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin were relieved to see Kshama Sawant, who served on the Seattle City Council, finish in third place.
Harger: The Bite of Seattle shooter is still out there. SPD won't release a description. Here's what may be slowing this investigation down
I'm frustrated. I don't have inside information. What I have is police reports, public statements, and the same questions you have.
Seattle Sports
Luis Castillo’s White Sox debut comes in 13-inning slugfest
The former Mariners allowed five runs over four innings and Chicago fell to Boston 12-11.
‘The ninja’: Seahawks players, coaches rave about Byron Murphy II
After a second-year breakout, the standout Seahawks DT appears poised for an even bigger 2026.
Where Mariners’ playoff odds stand after series loss to Tigers
A breakdown of what the Mariners' playoff odds are with 46 games left.
Tigers take series with 11-0 win over Mariners
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings to lead Detroit.
USA Sports’ Pac-12 broadcast crew includes 2 former WSU stars
Ryan Leaf and Erik Coleman will have key roles on USA Sports' college football broadcast crew for the new-look Pac-12.
New Mariners prospect hits first HR with organization
Boston Smith, who was acquired in the Luis Castillo trade, went deep on Wednesday for Double-A Arkansas, his 23rd homer in the minors this year.
Seattle Red
Oregon Democrats stoke anti-data center hysteria with proposal for three-year moratorium
Democrats in the Oregon Legislature are pushing for a three-year halt on new large data centers, which has become a disturbing trend in the Beaver State.
Gluesenkamp Perez faces another obstacle as progressive challenger refuses to support her
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's reelection bid just got tougher as progressive challenger Brent Hennrich says he won't vote for her in November.
Bob Ferguson expresses gratitude to Trump Administration for wildfire assistance in letter to the White House
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson submitted a letter to the White House thanking the federal government for its cooperation in combatting the Spokane wildfires.
Jay Inslee continues to debase himself, doubles down on ‘climate change’ as the cause of Spokane fires
Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee continues to use the Spokane fires to stoke fears about climate change, despite evidence to the contrary.
Rantz: Rep. Adam Smith went radical to beat non-threat Kshama Sawant. What does he do next?
Rep. Adam Smith moved hard left on Israel and Trump to fend off Kshama Sawant. She finished a distant third in the primary. Jason Rantz on what it revealed.
Sam Cardwell: Which states lead the way on wage growth an purchasing power?
Idaho and Montana's low tax, low regulation business environment is putting more money in its resident pockets, write Chris Cargill.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Truck overturns, spilling dirt and blocking ramp from I-5 to State Route 167
The ramp from northbound Interstate 5 to State Route 167 in Pierce County is fully blocked because of an overturned dump truck.
Washington breaks ground on first new ferry in 11 years, three hybrid-electric vessels ordered
Governor Bob Ferguson announced construction is underway on the state's first new ferry in 11 years, stating a third hybrid-electric vessel has now been added to the order.
I-5 south down to 1 lane after deadly crash near Everett Mall
I-5 south is down to one lane after a deadly crash near the Everett Mall.
MyNorthwest Weather
4 celestial events will light up the sky on Aug. 12
Wherever you are on Wednesday, Aug. 12, take a moment to look up. Four celestial events will be taking place throughout the day.
Heat, smoke make for true 'dog days of summer' in western Washington this week
August is already here, sometimes called the dog days of summer. Temperatures are forecast to climb back into the 80s on Thursday with some areas in the 90s.
PinPoint Alert Day: Smoky conditions, hot weather continue
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for much of the region, while a Heat Advisory covers most of Western Washington with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-80s and lower 90s.
MyNorthwest Politics
Gov. Ferguson invites President Trump to Spokane to witness devastation firsthand
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has invited President Donald Trump to see the fire damage and devastation in Spokane.
'I don't like Kshama Sawant': Gee asks 'are we done now?' as Sawant finishes distant third
KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin were relieved to see Kshama Sawant, who served on the Seattle City Council, finish in third place.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson-backed progressive candidates fall short in Washington primary races
Two progressive candidates endorsed by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson were defeated Tuesday in Washington's primary election.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Mercer Island's Vision Media Appoints First HR Employee
Originally published on 425 Business. Mercer Island advertiser and media-services provider Vision Media has hired Monica Ybarra-Rankin for its newly created director of human services position. This is the company’s first human-resources role, the company said in a news release. Ybarra-Rankin’s previous work experience included directing, across a decade, the human resources department at the […]
Sumner Apartment Complex Receives $52M Refinance Loan
Originally published on South Sound Business. Mesa West Capital has provided Timberlane Partners with a $52-million short-term, first-mortgage loan to refinance its Sumner Mill Apartments property. The Sumner apartment complex is a 162-unit multifamily community with a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Its amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, dog park, picnic […]
Quilceda Creek Winery Acquires Full Ownership of Historic Champoux Vineyard
Originally published on 425. Snohomish’s Quilceda Creek Winery, one of the oldest family-owned wineries in Washington, has acquired the remaining ownership interest in the Champoux Vineyard, securing one of the state’s most iconic and historically significant sites, according to a winery news release Tuesday. Located in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA in south-central Washington, one […]
MyNorthwest History
Heat, smoke make for true 'dog days of summer' in western Washington this week
August is already here, sometimes called the dog days of summer. Temperatures are forecast to climb back into the 80s on Thursday with some areas in the 90s.
Red Flag Warning: Eastern Washington braces for dangerous wildfire conditions this weekend
Have plans to head to eastern Washington this weekend to escape the expected much cooler weather in western Washington?
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.
National News
Some US adults are using AI for financial guidance but few trust it, Gallup poll finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Some U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it’s far from the most trusted source of advice, according to a new Gallup survey conducted in partnership with Edward Jones, a financial services firm. About 1 in 5 Americans who have sought financial advice in the past year turned […]
The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. The Alaska senator said she’s concerned the Trump administration could proceed with its proposed $1.8 billion fund to compensate Jan. 6 rioters even though Blanche has […]
Will Mississippi send a Black Democrat to the US Senate? Scott Colom says don't count him out
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Scott Colom is a gregarious prosecutor who grew up in Mississippi with a Republican father who campaigned for Ronald Reagan and counted political titan Thad Cochran as a friend. That background sounds ideal for a U.S. Senate hopeful in a Deep South state run for generations by white conservatives. Except Colom […]
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