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Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent brings debate over police force and moving vehicles back in focus
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Parking complaint leads Bremerton Police to 'ghost guns,' drugs, counterfeit cash
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Missing Western State Hospital patient found dead weeks after court ordered trauma therapy
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Alaska Airlines places record 110-jet order with Boeing, 2 years after MAX 9 door plug blowout
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WSDOT keeps busy with nightly lane closures in Des Moines, Fife, Bellevue
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MyNorthwest News
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.
'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.
Missing girl from Mill Creek found safe at home
A teenager who was missing in Mill Creek is now home, the Mill Creek Police Department confirmed.
20-year-old arrested after high-speed chase ends in Poulsbo smoke shop crash
A Kingston man crashed into a smoke shop after fleeing law enforcement at over 100 mph. Details of the incident inside.
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.
ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump's latest immigration operation
Federal agents were involved in a shooting incident during a major immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
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
Oregon National Guard demobilized after Portland mission; Trump warns of possible return
Final Oregon Guard troops demobilize after Portland mission; Trump warns crime could trigger federal return.
Idaho faces $1B budget shortfall as Rep. Josh Tanner takes critical co-chair role
Rep. Josh Tanner appointed JFAC co-chair as Idaho confronts $1B budget shortfall and fiscal crisis.
Washington Democrats tied CPS hands as fentanyl deaths surged amongst kids. Now Republicans demand a fix
Washington Rep. Travis Couture pushes HB 1092 to reverse a 2021 law critics say left children trapped in fentanyl-filled homes and led to deadly outcomes.
UW study shows Washington teens distracted by phones, prompting ban push
A new University of Washington study finds students spend over an hour on phones during the school day, fueling calls for bell-to-bell bans in Washington schools.
Matt Boehnke enters race for Washington’s 4th Congressional District
Matt Boehnke launches campaign for Washington’s 4th District seat as Dan Newhouse retires ahead of 2026.
Washington Rep. Jim Walsh seeks climate funds to cover rising school energy bill
Rep. Jim Walsh introduces a bill to redirect Washington climate tax revenue to help schools cover soaring energy costs and protect classroom funding.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
Repairs delayed on Chumstick Highway due to faulty equipment, snowy conditions
Pavement repairs along sections of Chumstick Highway got underway Monday morning as originally scheduled; however, crews ran into an issue early in the project.
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
'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.
Mayor Wilson denies policy shift after drug enforcement memo fuels rumors
Newly elected City Attorney Erika Evans' memo stirs controversy over drug policy, challenging Seattle's approach to addiction.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
'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.
The coolest technology from Day 2 of CES 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Crowds flooded the freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of the CES and were met by thousands of robots, AI companions, assistants, health longevity tech, wearables and more. Siemens President and CEO Roland Busch kicked off the day with a keynote detailing how its customers are harnessing artificial intelligence to […]
Trump Mobile's golden phone remains nowhere to be found
A golden phone that President Donald Trump’s family business promised to release last year remains mysteriously under wraps as the technology industry serves up a glut of new gadgets at CES in Las Vegas this week. When the Trump Organization launched a mobile phone service last June, it was supposed to be a stage setter […]
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’s 'beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes
States have major decisions to make in 2026 about the social safety net and taxes in the aftermath of a sweeping law President Donald Trump signed last year. The federal government is shifting more responsibilities to states over the next few years, and states must prepare for greater costs in the Medicaid health care and […]
Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of term
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the longest-serving Democrat in Congress and once a rival to become House speaker, will announce Thursday he is set to retire at the end of his term. Hoyer, who served for years in party leadership and helped steer Democrats through some of their most significant legislative victories, […]
Woman killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis was a mother of 3, poet and new to the city
WASHINGTON (AP) — The woman shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday was Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who had recently moved to Minnesota. She was a U.S. citizen born in Colorado and appears to never have been charged with anything involving law […]
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WSECU Community Champion: Chrystal Ortega's mission to feed Spokane
Chrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.
'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.
