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Straight from the KIRO Newsradio newsdesk. Contributors include reporters Sam Campbell, Luke Duecy, Aaron Granillo, Heather Bosch, Matt Markovich, James Lynch, Katrina Guischard, Charlie Harger and more.

Washington State Primary Election Day: Polls close at 8 p.m.

Time is running out to cast your vote in the Washington state primary election. Tuesday's vote narrows down the field for Congress, the state legislature, and the state Supreme Court.
5 days ago

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital on pace to double e-bike injuries among kids this year

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital said it's on pace to more than double last year's number of children treated for e-bike and e-scooter trauma injuries.
13 days ago

JPMorgan Chase expanding AI and cybersecurity teams in Seattle

JPMorgan Chase is investing heavily in Seattle's tech scene, the bank's Chief Information Officer Lori Beer confirmed during a visit to the city.
25 days ago

6-year-old boy dies after driftwood log falls on him at Bellingham Beach

A 6-year-old boy died after being crushed by a falling log in Whatcom County.
26 days ago

Pike Place Market attempted kidnapping suspect due in court Monday, held on $100K bail

A man accused of an attempted kidnapping at Pike Place Market is due back in court Monday.
27 days ago

Molly Moon’s Ice Cream to open 13th location at Northgate Station

Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream announced it is the latest business to join Northgate Station, opening a new ice cream shop there by next spring.
1 month ago

Supreme Court taking up case challenging Washington’s youth shelter, gender-affirming care law

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to take up a challenge to Washington’s youth shelter law involving gender-affirming care and parental notification.
1 month ago

Seattle hotel bookings down 20% during World Cup despite city’s excitement

But despite the anticipation for the World Cup throughout Seattle, analysts have stated hotel bookings are down significantly.
2 months ago

Firefighters pull teenage girl from Lake Sammamish, dies at scene despite hour-long life-saving effort

A teenage girl died after going underwater at Lake Sammamish, Eastside Fire & Rescue confirmed.
2 months ago

From floating barges to libraries, Seattle offers dozens of ways to watch the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has arrived in Seattle, and fans without tickets to the six matches at Seattle Stadium have no shortage of options to catch the action.
2 months ago

Hundreds pack Cal Anderson Park for May Day rally

Hundreds of demonstrators packed Cal Anderson Park Thursday for a May Day rally ahead of a workers' rights march through downtown Seattle.
3 months ago

Alaska Airlines cuts flights, raises bag fees as Iran war drives jet fuel prices higher

Alaska Airlines is canceling some flights as the war in Iran sends jet fuel prices skyrocketing. It lost $193 million in the first three months of 2026.
4 months ago

Power restored for more than 6,000 customers across Sumner, Bonney Lake, Puyallup after raccoon caused outage

More than 6,000 homes and businesses were without power in an area spanning Sumner, Bonney Lake, and Puyallup Tuesday morning.
4 months ago

Three arrested after fight breaks out at Seattle protest outside Jewish event

Three people were arrested when pro-Palestinian protesters showed up to a Jewish organization's event at Town Hall in Seattle on Sunday, eventually leading to a brawl.
4 months ago

Gas prices poised to fall as oil plunges on Strait of Hormuz reopening, but full relief could take months

Relief is in sight for drivers stung by weeks of soaring gas prices, but analysts warn it won't come overnight.
4 months ago

Flying Alaska or Hawaiian? Checked bag fees just went up as fuel costs soar

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines is increasing its fees for checked bags. The first checked bag jumps to $45, the second to $55 — increases of up to 22%.
4 months ago

Is a gas tax holiday realistic for WA drivers?

Here in Washington, how much political will is there to give a gas tax holiday a try?
4 months ago

Seattle’s fishing fleet feels the pinch from rising fuel prices 

As a captain prepared to head out to deep water in search of halibut and black cod, he said rising fuel prices means he has to factor in the cost of doing business.
4 months ago

Measles exposure alert issued after infected family visits King, Snohomish counties

A warning has been issued regarding potential measles exposures in King and Snohomish counties.
7 months ago

Teen arrested in weekend shooting of Seattle officer was allegedly involved in February murder

Four teens are arrested after a police shooting in Seattle. Two suspects remain at large following a dramatic weekend chase.
8 months ago

Redmond City Council votes to keep Flock cameras turned off amid privacy concerns

The City of Redmond's controversial license plate cameras, known as a Flock camera system, will remain off following Wednesday night's unanimous vote by the city council.
9 months ago

Katie Wilson promises transparency and honesty as she nears Seattle mayoral victory

The City of Seattle is moving closer to electing a new mayor after Tuesday's ballot drop shows challenger Katie Wilson's lead growing.
9 months ago

WA, 25 other states sue Trump Administration over SNAP suspension

Washington has joined a coalition of states that are suing the federal government over a looming lapse in federal food benefits.
9 months ago

Meta laying off more than 100 employees in WA

More than 100 Meta employees, the parent company of Facebook, are being laid off in Washington.
9 months ago