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Family of SODO bus shooting victim says he’s recovering, but remains in the hospital
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Former Pokémon executive accused of secretly recording hundreds of victims, including children, faces new charges
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Starbucks teams up with popular brand to release exclusive merch during Bite of Seattle
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'Another rookie mistake by Mayor Wilson': Gee and Ursula clash over who stalled Seattle's free school lunch plan
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Seattle Fire Department proposes adding drones to emergency response fleet
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25-year-old Seattle mother faces manslaughter charge after her 2-year-old drowned
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MyNorthwest News
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.
Several homes lost; Level 3 ‘GO NOW’ evacuations in Grant County for Railroad Fire
At least seven homes have been lost, and Level 3 ‘GO NOW’ evacuations are continuing after the Railroad Fire started up in Grant County.
Plant-based food maker shutters Stanwood plant, laying off 123 workers
The No Meat Factory in Stanwood laid off 123 employees on Wednesday as the company plans to shutter its Washington location in September.
3 women injured in targeted North Seattle shooting near Aurora Avenue; police search for gunman
Three women are recovering after what police described as a targeted shooting near Aurora Avenue that left one woman with multiple wounds.
38-year-old woman killed after being struck by train in Kent
A fatal train collision is under investigation in Kent after a 38-year-old woman died after she was struck by a Union Pacific train Wednesday night.
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.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: Congress just cut thousands of dollars off the only home a lot of Americans can afford
What's going on is that lawmakers in both parties have figured out affordable housing is sinking them with a big part of the country.
'The restaurant remains open': Gee, Ursula stunned by Capitol Hill business owner's alleged $1.5M tax scheme
A Capitol Hill restaurant faces scrutiny as its owner is charged with stealing $1.5M in payroll taxes from employees.
'They still want the high-paying jobs': Gee says data proves people aren't fleeing the state, just King County
King County saw a loss of roughly 13,000 residents between 2022 and 2023, when around 105,000 people moved out and about 92,000 moved in.
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.
Seattle Sports
What’s at stake in Mariners’ series vs AL West-leading Rangers
A preview of Seattle's critical four-game set against their division rival.
Passan: Cole Young ‘absolutely a gift’ for Mariners
"I think his floor is extremely high and there is a lot of value that comes in that," the ESPN insider told Brock and Salk.
Why Salk says Mariners should trade for elite closer Mason Miller
The Mariners' offense has been the problem, but Mike Salk advocates they add to their strength with a trade for an elite closer.
Detroit ace, Seattle U product Tarik Skubal addresses trade deadline rumors
Tarik Skubal said his preference is to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and compete for a championship, though knows his next start could be his last with the team.
Report: New Seahawks owners in talks to add to group
The Seattle Seahawks' next owners are working on adding partners to their ownership group, according to a report Thursday by Bloomberg.
Mariners open to trading a different SP than expected, per report
A report from The Athletic said Seattle is telling teams Emerson Hancock is available.
Seattle Red
‘We’re putting the squeeze on Seattle’: We Heart Seattle’s Andrea Suarez reacts to Tukwila’s homeless camping ban
Founder of We Heart Seattle Andrea Suarez explains what Tukwila's public camping ban means for the city and the Puget Sound region as a whole.
Bob Pishue: No surprise! West Coast climate policies drive the high cost of gas
Bob Pishue with the Mountain States Policy Center explains why Washington and Oregon's gas prices are higher than even most other blue states.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez shows her true colors by voting against two commonsense transgender bills
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez called her 'moderate' brand into question again by opposing two transgender polices supported by the vast majority of Americans.
Ken Jennings, Rick Steves get roasted online for their support of WA’s income tax
Travel writer Rick Steve and "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings are being criticized on social media for their hypocritical support of Washington's income tax.
Patty Murray attempts to grill Pete Hegseth and it backfires spectacularly
Senator Patty Murray's attempts to grill the Secretary of War during a hearing on Tuesday ended up reminding us of the failures of the Biden Administration.
WSAC report warns soaring liability costs could bankrupt WA counties
A newly released Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) white paper shows that decades of court decisions and state requirements have made county liability costs sharply rise, putting several essential services and the public at risk. “Washington counties are quietly staring down insolvency, and the breaking point has arrived,” Derek Young, WSAC Executive Director, said. […]
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
Stuck after a Hood Canal Bridge opening? New traffic signal aims to help
A new traffic signal near the Hood Canal Bridge will create gaps in post-opening gridlock so trapped residents can get out of their neighborhoods.
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
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.
Fired Washington U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff sues Trump, acting attorney general over removal
Former interim U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
With a historic 3 Michelin stars, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco defies stereotypes
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After an eight-year wait, the historic third Michelin star that chef and co-owner Val Cantú and his team at San Francisco’s Californios craved is theirs. It’s a first for any Mexican restaurant worldwide. So it’s understandable he and his 40-person staff have more swagger. “It’s been just really rewarding to see […]
Wells Fargo Names Commercial Banking Market Executive for Washington, Alaska
Originally published on 425 Business. Wells Fargo has named commercial banking veteran Jim Teichman its market executive for commercial banking in Washington and Alaska. Based in Seattle, he reports to Commercial Banking Northwest Division Executive Eric Houser. “Jim has a strong track record of helping clients grow and building high-performing teams across the Pacific Northwest,” […]
Tacoma Art Museum Executive Director Steps Down
Originally published on South Sound. Andrew “Andy” Maus is stepping down from his position as executive director of the Tacoma Art Museum. Maus served in the role for the last three years. “The (Tacoma Art Museum Board of Trustees) is committed to ensuring a thoughtful and orderly leadership transition while continuing to advance the museum’s […]
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
With a historic 3 Michelin stars, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco defies stereotypes
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After an eight-year wait, the historic third Michelin star that chef and co-owner Val Cantú and his team at San Francisco’s Californios craved is theirs. It’s a first for any Mexican restaurant worldwide. So it’s understandable he and his 40-person staff have more swagger. “It’s been just really rewarding to see […]
Eight years after deadliest antisemitic attack in US history, Tree of Life rabbi bids farewell
PITTSBURGH (AP) — After surviving the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, after presiding over multiple funerals for his slain congregants, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers struggled to pray. “There was this emptiness to it,” recalls Myers, of Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh. He turned to the biblical Book of Psalms — its hymns, poetry and […]
No bodycam footage in fatal Madison police shooting, because the department doesn’t require cameras
As officials review widely circulated bystander videos of the fatal police shooting of a homeless man in Madison, Wisconsin, one key perspective won’t be emerging: footage from the officers’ body-worn cameras. Unlike nearly every other similarly sized city, Madison doesn’t require its police to wear them. The absence of that footage has left residents in […]
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
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June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
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