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Jimothy the Raccoon to be honored with official Seattle City Proclamation in Ballard
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'Look at the full picture': Gee and Ursula weigh in as 2 former Democratic governors slam WA's spending
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Bullet fired through Bremerton apartment wall; Kitsap County deputies investigate
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'Robberies have dropped 71%': Federal Way mayor talks policing wins, data centers, but dodges governor question
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Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations in place for Modrite Fire burning near Inchelium
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Man shot and killed in Fairwood area near Renton, suspect at large
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One dead in shooting involving King County Sheriff's deputy near SEA Airport
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MyNorthwest Weather
Heat wave coming to Western Washington Tuesday and Wednesday
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Entertainment News
Where to see 'The Odyssey' in 70mm near Seattle, and why it matters
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MyNorthwest News
New country bar to open in former Shingletown space in Ballard
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MyNorthwest News
Rabid bat found near UW campus, King County Health warns
King County Public Health officials are warning people after a rabid bat was found on a busy sidewalk near the University of Washington campus.
4-year-old girl found safe after Kennewick Amber Alert, suspect still at large
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) located a young child Saturday evening after she went missing from Kennewick, prompting an Amber Alert.
Hit-and-run driver crashes into King County Metro bus in Burien, four injured
A King County Metro Bus was involved in a crash just after 2 a.m. Monday near Ambaum Boulevard S.W. and S.W. 126th Street.
Bremerton man cleared of exploitation accusations, police blame identity theft
The Bremerton Police Department announced that a man accused of trying to exploit a minor online is no longer under investigation. Instead, police said the man may be a victim of identity theft.
15-year-old seriously injured in e-scooter crash
A 15-year-old was seriously injured after he crashed his electric scooter into a car in Milton, off Meridian Avenue E., on Sunday.
Naked woman attacks her mom with hand saw, hits her with pickup truck
A woman has been booked into Pierce County Jail for allegedly attacking her mother and a neighbor before leading police on a chase in Roy.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Profiting off others' misery': Ursula on the dark side of true crime ahead of Netflix's Idaho murders docuseries
Explore the ethics of true crime in Netflix's Idaho murder documentary releasing this July, featuring the tragic student case.
'It's well-intentioned': Hosts debate requiring BAC tests before boarding a flight
Explore the discussion on requiring BAC tests before flights post a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for alleged assault.
Harger: Washington's budget went from $33 billion to $80 billion. Two former Democratic governors claim Olympia has lost the thread
Between Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire, they've balanced more budgets than anyone currently working in Olympia, and they know what one looks like when it's heading somewhere bad.
'Why can't new grads find jobs?': Curley's theory on the devaluation of college degrees
Explore John Curley's views on the job market and the devaluation of college degrees affecting new graduates today.
'A paid-off house used to be a great thing': Gee, Ursula warn of WA's shifting retirement landscape
Explore how Washington's retirement crisis reshapes the value of a paid-off house in securing financial stability.
'It is shocking': KIRO hosts appalled as Seattle, Tacoma rank among worst cities for first-time home buyers
Study reveals Seattle and Tacoma are among the worst cities for home buyers, shocking many prospective homeowners.
Seattle Sports
Bump’s hope about Nick Emmanwori going on Seahawks PUP list
Former NFL WR Michael Bumpus shared his concern level with standout safety Nick Emmanwori going on the Seattle Seahawks' PUP list.
Nick Emmanwori among 3 Seahawks added to PUP list
There's a surprise among the three Seahawks landing on the PUP list Monday, and it's not a good one.
Report reveals potential factor in Seahawks selling to Khosla group
Pro Football Talk reported two important details about the Seattle Seahawks' recent sale to a group led by Vinod Khosla.
Checking in on Seattle Mariners reinforcements in Triple-A
The Seattle Mariners have two key hitters rehabbing with Triple-A Tacoma, plus some other names who could figure in for the big league team.
Breaking down the Seahawks’ defensive position battles
Here's a position-by-position look at the battles for starting roles and roster spots.
Report: Mariners promote Felnin Celesten to Double-A
The highly touted shortstop prospect had a 25-game hit streak in Everett and has shown a recent uptick in power.
Seattle Red
Church conference leaves Idaho over fears of LGBTQ people’s safety
A gathering of United Methodist churches from Oregon and Idaho is leaving the Gem State due to concerns about state law targeting LGBTQ people.
Cargill: Washington state wants another dam study – but it doesn’t want an honest answer
Chris Cargill with the Mountain States Policy Center argues dams are an environmental scapegoat and the alternatives are vastly inferior.
Petition to ban hunting, fishing in Oregon in serious jeopardy
A petition that would be devastating to Oregon's agriculture might not have enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot.
Meyer: Tone deaf Bob Ferguson blames Trump for high gas prices in WA, data tells a different story
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson blames Trump for high gas prices in his state when he should be blaming himself, writes Jackson Meyer.
Idaho Police Department becomes first in state to team up with ICE
The Police Department of Post Falls, Idaho announced that it has signed a contract with ICE, becoming the first in the Gem State to do so.
New report shows Gluesenkamp Perez campaign in dire financial straits as she fends off primary challenge
A new FEC report found that Washington Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is burning through cash as she attempts to fend off her far-left primary challenger.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Ground delay at SEA Airport after thunderstorms hit the region
A ground delay has been issued for flights arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after thunderstorms swept through the region Thursday.
When is a left lane camper not really camping?
Is there anything worse than a left lane camper? It's time for a reminder on what is and isn't the congestion-causing behavior that drives us nuts.
90-minute morning commutes return as Revive I-5 swings back into action
As expected, the drives out of Snohomish County were awful, some of the worst travel times we've seen since the project started again in January.
MyNorthwest Weather
'I tried to just not recognize it': Curley shares his hatred for Daylight Saving Time, switching times twice a year
Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent.
Warmer-than-average summer ahead for western WA as forecast sounds like a broken record
The National Weather Service released the latest seasonal weather outlook, and the outlook for the summer may sound like a broken record.
8,000+ lightning strikes ignite wildfire concerns across Washington and Oregon
More than 8,000 lightning strikes ripped through Washington and Oregon over the last 24 hours, causing a large number of fires to ignite in each state.
MyNorthwest Politics
Harger: Washington's budget went from $33 billion to $80 billion. Two former Democratic governors claim Olympia has lost the thread
Between Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire, they've balanced more budgets than anyone currently working in Olympia, and they know what one looks like when it's heading somewhere bad.
'The status quo hasn't been working': Democratic Socialist Sabio-Howell on her bid to unseat Jamie Pedersen
Hannah Sabio-Howell aims to unseat Jamie Pedersen, arguing the status quo harms Washington residents.
'A regime of brutality': ICE enforcement draws fire from Jayapal, local leaders after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal denounced what she called a “regime of brutality” as ICE enforcement ramps up in the Puget Sound area.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Climbing Into Oregon’s Old-Growth Canopy
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. It’s probably safe to wager that most people reading this story retired from the act of climbing trees long ago. That said, there’s a unique outfitter in Oregon that might be able to coax a few of you out of retirement. They did me. Leo Rosen-Fischer fell in […]
Sommelier Behind the Wheel
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. The wine country tour begins as the hired driver silently steers his Cadillac Escalade toward wineries northwest of Washington’s Tri-Cities. He “reads the room,” listening as his passengers chat. “I can’t intentionally force myself into the conversation,” he explains later. “I try to respect their space. When the […]
Ride the Rim: See Crater Lake by Trolley This Summer
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. As winter’s snowbanks finally retreat from the mountains of southern Oregon, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most breathtaking drives reopens. Each summer, Crater Lake National Park’s Rim Drive offers revealing cinematic views of the impossibly blue lake below. This season, skip the driver’s seat and experience the volcanic […]
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
Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Road deaths are declining in the U.S. and worldwide, but lower-income countries aren’t experiencing much of the improvement, according to a study published Monday. Global rates of road injuries and deaths each fell more than 30% between 1990 and 2023, according to the study published in Lancet Public Health, which noted […]
2 more convictions thrown out in 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan governor
DETROIT (AP) — A state appeals court on Monday set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Pete Musico and Paul Bellar were convicted of providing material support for an act of terrorism. They, along with co-defendant Joe Morrison, were accused of having secondary roles in […]
Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations between two nations that had been closely […]
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