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DEVELOPING: Corn spills across I-5 after semi-truck crashes near JBLM, exit 123 closed
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'I think my landlord and my neighbor are hiding her': Vashon Island woman says 350-pound pig was stolen over political dispute
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Mariners fan takes home run ball to face, but gets signed apology from Julio and message from favorite player Muñoz
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21-year-old Kent man admits plot to join ISIS in Syria, faces up to 20 years
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How does SDOT cool down Seattle’s bridges during extreme heat?
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Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary leaving after less than 7 months
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MyNorthwest News
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.
New Washington law says landlords can't ban portable AC units
A new Washington law took effect June 11, prohibiting landlords from banning or restricting portable AC units in rental properties.
Clark County deputy stabbed motorist 17x, muted body-cam now faces review
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is reviewing whether deputies misused the mute function on their body‑worn cameras after the death of motorist Marc Fogle.
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.
Two-alarm fire erupts inside Arlington logging facility, shuts down several roads
A two-alarm commercial fire broke out inside a logging company warehouse early in the morning in Arlington, shutting down several roads on Wednesday.
Seattle Glassblowing Studio now selling Jimothy figurines, ornaments
It seems like everyone, from police agencies to pro sports to local artists, is jumping on the Jimothy love train.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'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.
Harger: I love sea lions. Some of them have to die, or $7 billion in salmon recovery goes in their adorable bellies
I love sea lions. I've put this off for years and I hate saying it, but some sea lions gotta die.
'Jimothy's ranking No. 1': Gee and Ursula brainstorm new WA state flag designs after survey suggests Amazon van, rain jacket
Explore the potential changes to Washington's state flag with Jimothy leading the poll as an option for the redesign.
'$8 for a cup of juice?': Jake, Spike reveal the permits driving up Seattle's food vendor prices
Discover how permit fees are impacting food vendor prices in Seattle events and affecting your dining experience.
Seattle Sports
For all the trades Mariners make, there are 3 teams they haven’t dealt with
The Mariners have made 205 trades in the Jerry Dipoto era, which is why it stands out that there are three teams not among those deals.
Late goals lift Austin to 3-1 victory over stumbling Sounders
Myrto Uzuni in the 86th minute and Christian Ramirez added insurance in stoppage time for Austin.
AL West Check-In: Houston Astros swing trade with Kansas City
The Houston Astros traded right-hander Nate Pearson to Kansas City for pitching prospect Max Martin on Wednesday.
Former GM explains his ‘bad’ Mariners trade idea
Jim Bowden on why he proposed a deal involving George Kirby that seems a little uneven for the M's.
NFC West Check-In: Cardinals OL Isaiah Adams arrested in Canada
Adams was charged with possession of a firearm obtained in a crime, among other charges, according to an online release from the Durham Regional Police Service in Ontario.
Report: Seahawks’ Emmanwori went on PUP list because of surgery
ESPN's Brady Henderson reported the second-year safety is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season.
Seattle Red
Ken Jennings, Rick Steves get roasted online for their support of WA’s income tax
Travel writer Rick Steve and "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings are being criticized on social media for their hypocritical support of Washington's income tax.
Patty Murray attempts to grill Pete Hegseth and it backfires spectacularly
Senator Patty Murray's attempts to grill the Secretary of War during a hearing on Tuesday ended up reminding us of the failures of the Biden Administration.
WSAC report warns soaring liability costs could bankrupt WA counties
A newly released Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) white paper shows that decades of court decisions and state requirements have made county liability costs sharply rise, putting several essential services and the public at risk. “Washington counties are quietly staring down insolvency, and the breaking point has arrived,” Derek Young, WSAC Executive Director, said. […]
Panel of business leaders warns WA’s taxes, regulations are driving companies out
While the narrative shifts back and forth on whether Washington’s growing tax burden is forcing businesses out of the state, three local business leaders offered their firsthand perspective. During last week’s Association of Washington Economic Future Solutions Summit in SeaTac, three of those business leaders were featured in a panel discussion labeled “Economic Reality Check,” […]
Rantz: The secret Washington court rule protecting jurors who admit they hate cops
Washington's GR 37 makes distrust of police a presumptively invalid reason to remove a juror. Judge Dave Stevens says the rule created favored groups.
Oregon county ditches soft-on-crime policies for retail theft, approves stiffer penalties
After years of looking the other way, this Portland-area county in Oregon is adopting a 'zero-tolerance' approach towards retail theft.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
'Almost no accountability': Transportation expert says Sound Transit is 'building for the past' amid ballooning budget
KIRO host John Curley, a longtime skeptic of public transportation and its ballooning costs, brought on Charles Prestrud to discuss where Sound Transit went wrong.
SR 202 near Fall City to close this weekend for emergency river embankment repairs
Work is moving to SR 202 near Fall City this week, creating a 16-mile detour for people trying to get around the area.
Westbound SR 20 closed for a semi-truck off the road
According to Trooper Kelsey Harding, shortly before 6:30 p.m. Monday, a semi-truck went off the road on SR 20 just east of SR 9.
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
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.
New Washington law says landlords can't ban portable AC units
A new Washington law took effect June 11, prohibiting landlords from banning or restricting portable AC units in rental properties.
Tukwila City Council approves homeless camping ban on city property, penalties include up to 90 days in jail
The Tukwila City Council has voted to make camping on city property a misdemeanor, approving a controversial ordinance supporters said will help police address homeless encampments.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Hawaii raises truck bed-riding age to 16 as roads get faster, testing a cherished island tradition
KAILUA, Hawaii (AP) — It’s common to see people riding in the beds of pickups in Hawaii, often along country highways sandwiched between towering verdant mountains and the glassy blue expanse of the Pacific. “It’s a cultural thing, especially in a small, agricultural community,” said Kimeona Kane, who would jump into the bed of a […]
Trade Neon Lights for Stars: See the Perseid Meteor Shower at Great Basin National Park
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. Las Vegas may be famous for dazzling lights, but one of Nevada’s greatest shows happens far from the Strip. Each August, the skies above Great Basin National Park come alive as the annual Perseid meteor shower streaks overhead, offering a front-row views to the annual spectacular celestial event. […]
What's New at Utah's 140-Year-Old Lagoon Amusement Park
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. Before it could call itself a state, Utah had an amusement park. Celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2026, the Farmington attraction has been entertaining generations since 1886, making it one of the oldest family-owned amusement parks in the United States — and the 15th oldest amusement park in […]
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
The Latest: Trump says Saudi nuclear pact requires kingdom to normalize Israel relations
President Donald Trump on Thursday said an agreement being reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program requires the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. In a post on social media, the Republican president said the deal doesn’t allow for enrichment of uranium. Nonproliferation experts have raised concerns that the […]
Trump says Saudi nuclear pact requires kingdom to normalize Israel relations through Abraham Accords
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the Saudi nuclear agreement requires the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords.
House Republican accuses Smith of lying about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key Republican lawmaker says he believes that special counsel Jack Smith may have lied to Congress while testifying about his investigation of President Donald Trump and that the Justice Department should consider prosecuting him. Lawyers for Smith deny the allegation and say he testified truthfully. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the […]
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