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DEVELOPING: All northbound I-5 lanes blocked due to car fire
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A 3-year-old boy and his baby doll are showing millions what it means to raise empathetic kids
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More than 750 acres burned; residents evacuated for Locust Grove Fire near Kennewick
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'Hell's Kitchen' national tour hits Seattle: Stars speak on what makes Alicia Keys' musical so emotional
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4 puppies, 3 dogs rescued from hot car in Pierce County
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'You think this could be a firing?': Jake, Spike question latest abrupt exit from Mayor Wilson's office
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MyNorthwest News
Police investigating body found in North Seattle woods
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a body found in the woods Thursday afternoon. SPD responded to the Matthews Beach neighborhood near 35th N.E. just after 3 p.m. Follow this link to read additional stories from KIRO 7 Police told KIRO 7 that the King County Medical Examiner (KCME) has been called to the […]
Death of person hit by car in Tacoma now a homicide investigation
The death of a man who was hit by a car in Tacoma earlier this week is now being investigated as a homicide.
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.
Bite of Seattle is back as Seattle summer keeps rolling — plus more fun events this weekend
We are heading into peak summer, and with the first heatwave of the season behind us, it will be a perfect weekend to get out and about!
WDFW: Oregon man illegally caught, wrestled sharks in Pierce County
An Oregon man faces 10 counts after allegedly catching and wrestling legally protected sharks in Pierce County.
Everyone accounted for after Kenmore Air plane crash in San Juan Islands
All 11 people are accounted for after a Kennmore Air plane crash in the San Juan Islands Thursday evening.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
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.
Seattle Sports
Seattle Seahawks reunite with veteran tight end; CB waived
Nick Vannett, a 2016 draft pick by Seattle, has made his way back to the Seahawks as he enters his 11th NFL season.
Stacy Rost: 3 big questions Seahawks face as training camp begins
The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks have returned to team headquarters in Renton to start training camp on Saturday, and there are a few things we have on our mind going into it.
NFC West Check-In: Arizona QB’s contract situation still unsettled
Veteran Jacoby Brissett — who started the final 12 games last season — didn’t practice with the team during the offseason because he’s unhappy with his contract situation. However, he participated in Thursday’s workout in a signal a new deal could be close.
Jake Peavy: Mariners, Padres GMs have had conversations
Conversations have "already been had" between the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres ahead of the trade deadline, says MLB Network's Jake Peavy.
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.
Seattle Red
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.
Mother says she hasn’t seen daughter since WA school allegedly advised gender care without consent
A former Washington resident says she hasn’t seen her child since late November 2025 after staff at Puyallup High School allegedly advised gender affirming care without their permission and provided the child with resources for emancipation. Jody Holman, now living in Texas, detailed a harrowing story about how her daughter, Eleanor, lived two lives: at […]
Rantz: Washington Voters Guide is hosting a call to murder Jews
An open antisemite running against Pramila Jayapal used Washington's official voter guide to call to 'globalize the Intifada.' The state printed it anyway.
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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
Sound Credit Union to Demolish, Rebuild Parkland Location
Originally published on South Sound Business. Sound Credit Union has announced that starting today, it’s temporarily closing its Parkland branch to begin the demolition and construction of a new, modernized bank. The current building was originally constructed in 1977 and was a Pacific First Federal Savings and Loan branch. Sound Credit Union has operated out […]
Visit Bellevue Launches New Bike Program, Highlights Regional Cycling Opportunities
Originally published on 425. Visit Bellevue has a new outdoor-recreation initiative. Ride Bellevue, a bike-access program, provides access to electric, gravel, and mountain bikes, plus local cycling expertise through partnerships with the electric micromobility company Ridy and locally owned cycling outfitter The Line Bike Experience. It also looks to connect the city’s visitors to its […]
Feel Good Friday: A Local School's 60-Year Legacy, a Children's Business Fair, and the Pet of the Month
Originally published on 425. Bellevue College Celebrates 60 Years of Generational Growth For 60 years, the Eastside school has left a lasting impact on generations of families, community members, students, staff, and faculty. Learn more about its history and ongoing legacy in a new feature. The Bellevue Children’s Business Fair Was a Success Held earlier […]
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
NYC stabbings suspect arrested on hate crime charge in 1 attack, but not a 2nd
NEW YORK (AP) — A suspect in two stabbings on New York City streets was arrested Friday on attempted murder and other charges, including hate crime charges relating to one of the victims, a Jewish man, police said. Raul Morales, 51, allegedly yelled the Arabic phrase “Allahu akbar” while attacking two men separately Thursday on […]
502 students lose spots at Howard University over tuition payments just weeks before classes start
WASHINGTON (AP) — A’Zariah Miles’ dream of attending Howard University was a few weeks from being realized. Then it all came crashing down. Miles, 17, of Knoxville, Tennessee, is one of more than 500 incoming first-year students at Howard who learned this week that they have been unenrolled from the prestigious, historically Black Washington, D.C., […]
Supreme Court litigator gets 6 years in prison for tax evasion case after gambling millions on poker
WASHINGTON (AP) — A prominent Supreme Court litigator was sentenced on Friday to six years in prison for evading a multimillion-dollar IRS tax debt and engaging in mortgage fraud, a case that cast a spotlight on his secretive lifestyle as a high-stakes poker player and featured trial testimony from a Hollywood movie star. Thomas Goldstein, […]
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