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Parking complaint leads Bremerton Police to cache of guns, drugs, and counterfeiting equipment
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Puyallup business’ travelling BBQ trailer stolen from driveway in broad daylight
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Heavy snow forecast in parts of western WA, travel could be 'very difficult to impossible'
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Flu season not over yet as CDC estimates 11 million cases so far
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ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation
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Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent brings debate over police force and moving vehicles back in focus
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Birth of an interchange continues in DuPont
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KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: A 15-year-old led troopers on a 100 mph chase — then went home
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MyNorthwest News
Seattle Aquarium CEO exits less than a year into tenure
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MyNorthwest News
From months to minutes: King County Sheriff's Office first in WA to use new DNA technology
Rapid crime scene DNA test results now aid King County investigators, transforming investigative processes in Washington.
Parking complaint leads Bremerton Police to 'ghost guns,' drugs, counterfeit cash
A parking complaint in Bremerton led law enforcement to an unoccupied vehicle filled with several 3D printed "ghost guns," narcotics, and counterfeit currency.
Protest held in Seattle after ICE officer kills Minneapolis woman
A protest in Seattle follows the tragic killing of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, raising concerns over immigration enforcement.
Missing Western State Hospital patient found dead weeks after court ordered trauma therapy
Body found at Western State Hospital construction identified as missing patient by Department of Social and Health Services.
Alaska Airlines places record 110-jet order with Boeing, 2 years after MAX 9 door plug blowout
Alaska Airlines secures a record 110 jets from Boeing, marking a significant milestone for the airline and aircraft manufacturer.
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.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'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.
Harger: WA has third-highest gas prices in nation. Now state admits climate program data was off by 96x.
Washington's climate program data was inaccurate by 96x, contributing to soaring gas prices.
SeattleSports.com
Report: Mariners sign veteran 3B/1B to minor league deal
The Seattle Mariners and veteran corner infielder Patrick Wisdom have reportedly agreed to a minor league contract that includes a spring training invite.
NFC West Check-In: 49ers starters miss practice, playoff status uncertain
After missing last week's game against the Seattle Seahawks, Pro Bowl LT Trent Williams and WR Ricky Pearsall were held out of the 49ers' practice Wednesday.
Report: Macdonald’s former team requests interview with Seahawks OC
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak continues to be in high demand for interviews by teams looking to find their next head coach.
Morosi: What’s holding up Mariners’ next offseason move
MLB Network's Jon Morosi on the factors that have brought the Seattle Mariners' pursuit of an infield bat and the MLB offseason as a whole to a crawl.
Did Seattle Kraken trading away Marchment key their red-hot streak?
The Seattle Kraken have a nine-game point streak that started immediately after trading their biggest offseason add, Mason Marchment. Broadcaster John Forslund shares his view on it.
Seahawks designate rookie TE Arroyo to return to practice
The Seattle Seahawks designated rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo to return to practice after he spent the final four games of the regular season on IR.
Seattle Red
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 […]
Washington admits massive climate data error in 2026, raising taxpayer concerns over costs and credibility
Washington officials reveal huge climate data mistake, overstating benefits 96 times amid rising gas prices.
Downtown Seattle boutique owner hit by two burglaries in days, raising safety concerns
Downtown Seattle shop suffers two burglaries in days, raising safety concerns and highlighting property crime trends.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
Express toll lane between Sumner and Pacific goes active Monday
The express toll lane on northbound SR 167 between Sumner and Pacific goes active Monday, several months after the rest of the corridor went live.
WSP clocks driver at 156 mph on I-5 without headlights
The Washington State Patrol clocked a driver traveling more than 150 miles per hour without headlights on I-5 last week.
MyNorthwest Weather
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!
Heavy Cascade snowfall this week brings major travel impacts over I-90 and White Pass
In the Cascades, two to four feet of fresh snow is anticipated to fall Tuesday through Thursday, adding to the totals that have fallen since December.
MyNorthwest Politics
'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.
'How sloppy our climate accounting is': WA Policy Center uncovers massive error in CCA report
A 7.5-million-ton mistake uncovered in the CCA report by Washington State's Department of Commerce raises significant concerns.
Year past its target, Seattle still working on phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers
A year past its goal, Seattle continues to work on a plan to eliminate gas-powered leaf blowers for a greener future.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
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. […]
'We have to be near perfect': WA hard cider producer closes 4 taprooms amid rising costs
Locust Cider in Gig Harbor narrows focus to retail as it closes taprooms, adapting to rising operational challenges in Washington.
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
Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. April 15 is the filing deadline. Tax experts, including the IRS’ independent watchdog, have warned that this year’s filing season could be hampered by the loss of tens […]
Trump officials and Louisiana put an end to another decades-old school desegregation order
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration and Louisiana officials have lifted another decades-old school desegregation order, part of a campaign to end court mandates they describe as outdated. A federal judge on Monday approved a joint motion from Louisiana and the U.S. Justice Department to dismiss a 1967 lawsuit in DeSoto Parish schools, a district […]
The Latest: Protesters gather outside Minneapolis immigration court after ICE officer kills driver
Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with schools canceling classes and activities as a safety precaution and Minnesota’s governor calling for people to remain calm. As dawn began to break, scores of people […]
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