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BREAKING: 2 people shot by federal agents in Portland
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Multi-vehicle crash blocks 4 lanes of northbound I-5 in Federal Way
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$2.5M in disaster assistance now available for Lewis, Pierce county residents
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'Trump's goal is he wants the oil': Adam Smith slams Trump’s foreign policy shift
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Rep. Adam Smith calls on Congress to rein in 'chaos' of college football after UW QB transfer
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Port Orchard man arrested for target shooting near daycare, appeared intoxicated
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MyNorthwest News
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.
126 neglected cats living in inhumane conditions rescued from Buckley home
Police executed a search warrant in Buckley on Wednesday and discovered 126 neglected cats, who have since been rescued and are receiving treatment.
Seattle Aquarium CEO exits less than a year into tenure
The Seattle Aquarium CEO Patty Sloan's tenure is ending less than a year after it started.
Puyallup business’ travelling BBQ trailer stolen from driveway in broad daylight
A Puyallup family business, Marcoe’s Blackjack BBQ, is out thousands of dollars after their barbecue trailer was stolen from their driveway in broad daylight.
Birth of an interchange continues in DuPont
2026 is going to be a good year for I-5 drivers through DuPont. The new interchange at the Stelicoom-DuPont Road will open this year, providing better access to the city and JBLM.
Flu season not over yet as CDC estimates 11 million cases so far
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases in the U.S., so far this season — and the season is not over.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
Harger: WA leads the nation in retail theft. Issaquah shows how to fix it
Washington loses $3 billion a year to retail theft, 40-48% higher than the national average. Washington consistently ranks No. 1 nationally for retail theft impact.
SeattleSports.com
MLB prepared to produce and distribute TV for 9 more teams
Nine Major League Baseball teams have terminated their deals with the FanDuel Sports Network to carry their local broadcasts, and Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB is prepared to produce and distribute the telecasts.
Why PFF’s Trevor Sikkema says Seahawks can win it all
Pro Football Focus analyst describes what the Seattle Seahawks do that gives him confidence in the Super Bowl chances.
Seattle Sounders swing trade with Charlotte FC for midfielder
The Seattle Sounders have acquired Nikola Petković on loan for the 2026 season from Charlotte FC, with a third-round pick in the 2027 MLS SuperDraft heading the other way.
2 former UW Huskies poised to return for Bears’ playoff opener
The Chicago Bears could be getting former UW Huskies stars Rome Odunze and Kyler Gordon back from injury for their wild-card playoff game against the Packers.
Salk: Why the Seattle Kraken are surging towards 1st place
With the Seattle Kraken on an 8-0-1 hot streak and threatening the Pacific Division leaders, Mike Salk breaks down the keys behind it.
Seahawks confident in Sam Darnold after he flopped in 2024 playoffs
Sam Darnold has all of one game of playoff experience, and the Seattle Seahawks would benefit if his second shot at the postseason went a little better than his first.
Seattle Red
Rantz: Democrats demonizing ICE led straight to deadly consequences in Minneapolis
Left-wing activists spent years demonizing ICE and encouraging interference. A deadly Minneapolis shooting shows where that reckless rhetoric leads.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy offers warning to Washington over improper truck licensing
The Department of Transportation pressures Washington over improper CDL licensing, citing safety risks with foreign drivers.
Spokane leaders propose land‑value tax pilot to curb land speculation and address housing crisis
Spokane officials are exploring a land-value tax plan that would raise taxes on vacant lots and parking areas while cutting taxes on buildings.
Yakima’s Amanda McKinney enters WA-04 race with Trump, Johnson endorsements
Yakima Commissioner Amanda McKinney enters Washington’s 4th District race, pledging America First leadership and visibility.
Washington Democrats plot mid-decade redistricting to erase GOP seats
Washington Democrats are pushing a mid-decade redistricting plan critics say is designed to gerrymander away Republican seats and disenfranchise voters statewide.
Rantz: Cops invited to flee Seattle as city appears to revive failed drug diversion policy
Seattle’s apparent retreat from enforcing drug laws is already producing consequences, just not the ones City Hall will admit. After Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes informed officers that most drug possession and use cases will once again be diverted away from prosecution and into the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEED) program, law enforcement agencies outside […]
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
Birth of an interchange continues in DuPont
2026 is going to be a good year for I-5 drivers through DuPont. The new interchange at the Stelicoom-DuPont Road will open this year, providing better access to the city and JBLM.
WSDOT keeps busy with nightly lane closures in Des Moines, Fife, Bellevue
WSDOT's late-night projects this week may delay evening plans in Des Moines, Fife, and Bellevue. Stay informed on traffic updates.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
Skiers and snowboarders, the forecast you've been waiting for is here
A forecast that may frustrate drivers, but brings joy to skiers and snowboarders everywhere. Discover what to expect!
MyNorthwest Politics
ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation
An ICE officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major American city.
Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent brings debate over police force and moving vehicles back in focus
Responding to the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, when is a law enforcement officer justified in using lethal force against someone in a moving vehicle?
'What a time we've had': Contentious Seattle Police Officers Guild president won't seek reelection
The Seattle Police Officers Guild prepares for new leadership as its president steps down, impacting community-police relations.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
'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 […]
Inside a chaotic digital record of the Brown University shooting: What students saw, feared, shared
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When a gunman began firing inside an academic building on the Brown University campus, students didn’t wait for official alerts warning of trouble. They got information almost instantly, in bits and bursts — through phones vibrating in pockets, messages from strangers, rumors that felt urgent because they might keep someone alive. […]
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
Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing's debt and oil stakes
WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to claiming that Venezuelan oil is now under his control, President Donald Trump is mincing no words. But no small part of that oil belongs to China under contracts it struck with Caracas years ago, setting the stage for a delicate diplomatic dance in the next few weeks. Some […]
Fatal ICE shooting sparks jurisdiction clash between state and federal authorities
A day after a federal immigration officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, the case escalated sharply Thursday when federal authorities blocked state investigators from accessing evidence and declared that Minnesota has no jurisdiction to investigate the killing. Legal experts said the dispute highlights a central question raised repeatedly as federal agents are deployed into […]
UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down slightly from 2025
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7% this year, slightly lower than last year’s estimate, citing the impact of higher U.S. tariffs, economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. U.N. economists predicted that growth would edge up to 2.9% in 2027. That’s still well below the average […]
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WSECU Community Champion: Chrystal Ortega's mission to feed Spokane
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'Food is my tool, community is my purpose': Meet the Tacoma chef feeding hundreds for free
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Wilcox Family Farms donates nearly 1 million eggs to regional food banks this holiday season
Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.