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Massive scrap pile fire in Longview triggers air quality warning; residents urged to stay indoors
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Deputies looking for Snohomish County courthouse escapee
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All but 3 passengers released from hospital after floatplane crash in San Juan Islands
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Beloved pho restaurant closing on Bainbridge Island after nearly 20 years
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Whatcom County man found to have died from a blow to the head
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Suspicious item prompts closure of SEA baggage claim; reopens after bomb squad clears package
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MyNorthwest News
Coast Guard details rescue of Kenmore Air floatplane crash survivors
KIRO 7 is learning more about the emergency response to the Kenmore Air floatplane crash off the San Juan Islands on Thursday.
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.
A 3-year-old boy and his baby doll are showing millions what it means to raise empathetic kids
A toddler is teaching the internet a lesson about empathy with a baby doll.
More than 750 acres burned; residents evacuated for Locust Grove Fire near Kennewick
State fire assistance was mobilized overnight to support local firefighters working to contain the Locust Grove Fire in Benton County, near Kennewick.
Rick Rizzs talks Seafair grand marshal honor, Mariners accountability and the fan hit by Julio's homer
Rick Rizzs has spent 41 years calling Seattle Mariners games. On Saturday, he will trade in the mic and be the grand marshal of the Seafair Torchlight Parade.
'Hell's Kitchen' national tour hits Seattle: Stars speak on what makes Alicia Keys' musical so emotional
"Hell's Kitchen," a musical from Alicia Keys, is lighting up Seattle's Paramount Theatre this week with a story about family, and the power of music.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'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.
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.
Seattle Sports
Mariners’ Dipoto explains change to hitting coach staff
"To do something that changed our direction was necessary," Jerry Dipoto said.
Sounders fall 1-0 to Philadelphia for 5th straight loss
The Sounders have lost five straight since a 7-1-3 start.
What stood out from Seahawks’ 1st training camp practice
Tory Horton returned to practice, Devon Witherspoon was a full participant amid his contract talks, and more.
Mariners drop to 3rd place with 7-1 loss to Rangers
Bryan Woo's road struggles continued as the Mariners lost their fourth straight.
What Seahawks coach said about Emmanwori’s status
The Seahawks defensive standout was placed on the PUP list after recently undergoing ankle surgery.
Lineup: J.P. Crawford returns for Mariners in Game 2 vs Rangers
The third baseman missed the past four games with a wrist injury.
Seattle Red
Is ‘Jimothy’ a conservative? White House posts hysterical photo of viral raccoon wearing a Trump hat
The Seattle raccoon 'Jimothy' that has taken the nation by storm has now caught the eye of the White House, which posted a photo of him in a Trump hat.
Mariners bring Faith to one of America’s most secular cities
Seattle Mariners players will share their love of the Gospels with fans during the return of the team's Faith and Family Day in America's most secular city.
Let’s Go Washington fires back at opponents causing confusion over income tax initiative
A legal memo from the sponsor of the initiative to repeal Washington's income tax refutes the lies of its opponents about what the ballot measure actually does.
Idaho sees the third-best annual wage growth in the country
Wages rose by almost 5% in Idaho year-over-year which was good for third-best in the nation, trailing only Kentucky and Montana.
‘Who are you calling daddy?’: Tensions flare as bizarre argument breaks out during Portland council meeting
This week's Portland City Council meeting took a bizarre turn as members quarreled over whether Mayor Keith Wilson is their "daddy" during a budget meeting.
Opposition to WA income tax repeal largely funded by public sector unions
Public disclosure reports show the biggest funders of the opposition to Washington's income tax repeal are the very unions that will benefit from it.
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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
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
'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
How the lighthearted social media trend of 'teen takeovers' took a serious turn
When Damarion Spann, 18, saw an Instagram flier calling for a massive gathering on a beach near downtown Chicago, he immediately wanted to go. Thousands of others joined him that night on the sand, blasting music and dancing. The cultural trend of so-called teen takeovers has popped up across the U.S. in recent years, influencing […]
Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years
What’s for dinner? Lately, at Apral Jack’s house, it’s whatever is on sale. Jack, 50, scouts an app for deals at her local supermarket before she buys groceries. When she reaches the store, she looks in the weekly circular for coupons she might have missed. If shelf prices look too high, she tries to find […]
The 'rockets and feathers' effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not
Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years: rockets and feathers. Rockets, because the cost of food eaten at home zoomed up in the aftermath of the pandemic. Feathers, because once prices rise, they’re slow to come down. That’s been frustrating for Americans hit with the sharpest increase 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
A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has imposed double-digit tariffs on more than 60 countries, using a legal justification that permits the president to levy import taxes and other sanctions against countries found to engage in “unjustifiable,” “unreasonable” or “discriminatory” trade practices. The new tariffs announced in recent days take effect just as temporary […]
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda
The stage is in battleground Pennsylvania. The stakes are control of the House. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday will unveil the party’s Fighting for an Affordable America agenda, as he kicks off 100 days until the midterm elections and works to focus voter attention ahead of November. In Pennsylvania’s 7th District, tucked in […]
Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico. It is forecast to pick up even more steam and become a major hurricane in the coming days but stay well out to sea on a course roughly parallel to the shore. Genevieve had maximum sustained winds […]
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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
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