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If Seahawks have to face Rams again, sooner may be better
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Dog ejected through windshield during high-speed chase in Pierce County
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It's back! Revive I-5 in Seattle returns this weekend
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Thurston County sheriff tells drivers how to handle ICE stops
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'Danielle adored Nick': Friend remembers mother killed in triple murder-suicide
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Measles exposure alert issued after infected family visits King, Snohomish counties
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Ex-Expedia employee who hid cameras in bathrooms sentenced to prison
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Crime Blotter
Roofing scam in Redmond costs victim nearly $300K
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MyNorthwest Politics
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MyNorthwest News
New bill would regulate Flock license plate cameras across WA
The Washington state Legislature is about to start its 2026 session, and among the most important bills and topics to be discussed is the use of Flock cameras across the state.
DHS identifies two Venezuelan nationals shot by Border Patrol in Portland
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names of the people shot by border patrol agents in Portland Thursday.
Microsoft denies reports of 10,000+ job cuts after layoff rumors circulate
Microsoft is denying that it planned to lay off more than 10,000 jobs after reports of mass layoffs began circulating.
Fresh snow boosts Cascade snowpack, with warm, wet weather arriving next week
An atmospheric river-oriented Pacific weather system is expected to follow and bring warmer rain into the region Sunday into Monday.
Lanes reopened after back half of double dump truck rolled over on I-405 in Bothell
The back half of a double dump truck rolled over on southbound I-405 in Bothell, causing significant delays.
Anger and outrage spill onto streets of Portland and Minneapolis after ICE shootings
Anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis’ streets Thursday over the fatal shooting of a woman the day before by an ICE officer.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Why would I buy gold in WA?': Jake explains why 10.3% precious metals tax will push investors out of state
Learn how Washington's 10.3% tax on gold and silver may drive investors away from the state.
Harger: A 15-year-old led troopers on a 100 mph chase — then went home
WSP troopers said a group of teenagers, including a 15-year-old driver, led them on a high-speed chase around 3:30 a.m. near Marysville.
'Raising the price of the healthier stuff': Curley criticizes WA's 95% vape, zyn tax
The new tax on e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches raises prices, prompting concerns about public health and accessibility.
Harger: WA has third-highest gas prices in nation. Now the state admits its climate program data was off by 96x
Washington's climate program data was inaccurate by 96x, contributing to soaring gas prices.
'There is fraud in every state': Gee and Ursula back fraud crackdown, but not attacks on Somali community
KIRO hosts discuss the impact of alleged daycare fraud on Somali-run centers in Puget Sound, highlighting rising threats and harassment.
'Let them have their own money': KIRO hosts push back on proposed millionaire tax
Washington Governor Ferguson's 9.9% millionaire tax faces pushback from KIRO hosts concerned about its impact on personal finances.
SeattleSports.com
If Seahawks have to face Rams again, sooner may be better
If the Seattle Seahawks have to face the Rams in the playoffs, Mike Salk argued it'd be better for it to occur in the Divisional Round than the NFC title game.
NFC Playoffs Preview: A look at 1-seed Seahawks and rest of the field
Taking a look at what will make or break the seven teams in the NFC playoffs that includes the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks.
49ers’ Trent Williams, Ricky Pearsall questionable for playoff game vs Eagles
Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will both officially be questionable for the San Francisco 49ers for their wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Playoff Preview: Brock Purdy leads 49ers back to Philadelphia
After the 49ers struggled to a 6-11 record last season, they are back in the postseason again with another visit to Philadelphia on Sunday for the wild-card round.
Packers-Bears: A rare playoff game in NFL’s longest rivalry
The Bears and Packers will add another chapter to the league’s longest rivalry when they meet in a wild-card game at Soldier Field on Saturday night.
Playoff Preview: Rams aim to avenge earlier loss to Panthers
The Los Angeles Rams are heavily favored against the Panthers in their wild-card playoff game despite losing to Carolina in the regular season.
Seattle Red
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek seeks 2027 overhaul after $4.3B transportation plan collapses
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek moves to scrap her $4.3B transportation plan, citing funding gaps and looming layoffs.
Could Minnesota-style welfare fraud be hiding in Washington? Rep. Baumgartner looks for answers
Rep. Michael Baumgartner urges federal agencies to review Washington welfare programs after Minnesota fraud cases expose weak safeguards and oversight failures.
Seattle church challenges Washington forced abortion coverage law at 9th Circuit
Seattle church challenges Washington abortion coverage mandate at 9th Circuit, citing religious freedom concerns.
Washington Republican warns wildfire fund bill could hike electricity rates statewide
Washington Rep. Mary Dye warns House Bill 2275 would create a state wildfire liability fund that raises electricity bills and shifts legal risk from utilities to ratepayers.
Rantz: Tacoma News Tribune melts down over conservative sheriff tweeting
Tacoma News Tribune tried to smear Sheriff Keith Swank over tweeting, but its own reporting shows the real issue is his conservative views, not his workload.
Territorial bald eagle fight shocks Seattle parkgoers, ends in tragic outcome
A violent bald eagle fight in West Seattle’s Lincoln Park ended with one eagle euthanized, prompting warnings from wildlife officials about public intervention.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Lanes reopened after back half of double dump truck rolled over on I-405 in Bothell
The back half of a double dump truck rolled over on southbound I-405 in Bothell, causing significant delays.
All lanes of northbound I-5 in Federal Way back open after multi-vehicle crash
A three-vehicle crash on NB I-5 in Federal Way was blocking lanes, causing traffic delays.
Chains required at Snoqualmie Pass as WSP enforces $500 fines
If you're headed to the passes, make sure to check for chain requirements. WSP is enforcing restrictions at Snoqualmie Pass, checking both cars and trucks.
MyNorthwest Weather
Fresh snow boosts Cascade snowpack, with warm, wet weather arriving next week
An atmospheric river-oriented Pacific weather system is expected to follow and bring warmer rain into the region Sunday into Monday.
Heavy snow forecast in parts of western WA, travel could be 'very difficult to impossible'
A cold weather system brings heavy snow and strong winds, making travel in western Washington "very difficult to impossible."
Snow falls in Bellingham as winter storm moves south From Canada
Snow is falling in Bellingham on Wednesday just before 8 a.m., KIRO Traffic confirmed.
MyNorthwest Politics
New bill would regulate Flock license plate cameras across WA
The Washington state Legislature is about to start its 2026 session, and among the most important bills and topics to be discussed is the use of Flock cameras across the state.
DHS identifies two Venezuelan nationals shot by Border Patrol in Portland
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names of the people shot by border patrol agents in Portland Thursday.
Anger and outrage spill onto streets of Portland and Minneapolis after ICE shootings
Anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis’ streets Thursday over the fatal shooting of a woman the day before by an ICE officer.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Seattle weekend events: Get your game on, plan your next adventure
Discover exciting Seattle weekend events to kick off the new year. Find activities for everyone in the heart of the city.
'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year’s CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.” The annual contest that no tech company wants to win announced its decisions Thursday. Among those getting […]
Gmail adds new AI features, turning it into a personal assistant
More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize far-flung information buried in inboxes and deliver daily to-do lists. The new AI features announced Thursday could herald a pivotal moment for Gmail, a service that transformed […]
MyNorthwest History
'Astonishing, audacious': Retired 4-star general praises Venezuela operation, but asks: What's next?
Retired general commends Maduro's capture but questions the next steps for U.S. strategy in Venezuela's evolving political landscape.
Spotify Wrapped 2025: Seattle's top artists, songs, albums revealed
The 2025 edition of Spotify Wrapped was revealed on Wednesday, with a complete list of Seattle's go-to choices for artists, songs, and albums in 2025.
Two suspects shot during attempted carjacking on Queen Anne hill
A man trying to keep armed thugs from carjacking his sports car on Queen Anne hill early Sunday morning opened fire, apparently injuring two suspects.
National News
Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico
Authorities in New Mexico issued an arrest warrant Friday for director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield to face a child sex abuse charge. An investigator with the Albuquerque Police Department filed a criminal complaint in support of the charge, which says a child reported that Busfield touched him inappropriately. The acts allegedly occurred on […]
Florida sets execution date for man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a robbery
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a robbery is set to become Florida’s first execution of 2026 under a death warrant signed Friday by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who signed off on a record 19 executions last year. Ronald Palmer Heath, 64, is scheduled to die by lethal […]
Judge says Trump administration can’t block child care, other program money for 5 states for now
A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block federal money for child care subsidies and other programs aimed at supporting needy children and their families from flowing to five Democratic-led states for now. The states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that a policy announced Tuesday to freeze […]
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