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3-mile backup on I-5 in Tacoma after semi-truck crash

An approximate three-mile backup is occurring on I-5 in Tacoma after a semi-truck crashed during Monday morning commute hours.
25 days ago

Thurston County sheriff warns of consequences from $4.5 million budget cuts

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders outlined how the steep budget cuts could severely impact the community.
27 days ago

WA among least religious states, new study finds

Washington qualified as one of the least religious and spiritual states in the country, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center.
28 days ago

Claudia Balducci v. Girmay Zahilay: 2025 King County Executive debate live on MyNorthwest

The two candidates for King County Executive are participating in a debate Friday night, airing live on KIRO Newsradio and MyNorthwest.
28 days ago

Harrell seeks second term as Wilson calls for change in latest Seattle mayoral debate

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and mayoral candidate Katie Wilson debated each other Thursday night over various Seattle-based topics with the general election just one month away.
29 days ago

John Curley: Government shutdown shows U.S. healthcare fails taxpayers

KIRO host John Curley placed blame of the government shutdown on the U.S. healthcare system.
29 days ago

Bruce Harrell vs Katie Wilson: 2025 Seattle mayoral debate live on KIRO Newsradio

The next Seattle mayoral debate is Thursday night. Incumbent Bruce Harrell faces challenger Katie Wilson at the Cornish College of the Arts.
30 days ago

Game-worn jerseys, Super Bowl keepsakes featured in Seattle Seahawks 50th anniversary garage sale

The Seattle Seahawks are hosting a special garage sale at Lumen Field to mark 50 years of Hawks football.
30 days ago

Christian group sues Seattle, Mayor Harrell after May event violently disrupted

The organizers of a Christian rally are suing Seattle and Mayor Bruce Harrell after a May event turned violent.
1 month ago

Boeing working on new plane to succeed 737 MAX

Boeing is developing a single-aisle airplane to replace the 737 MAX, according to FOX Business.
1 month ago

All lanes back open on SR 18 at I-90

Both directions of SR 18 are back open at I-90 after a collision.
1 month ago

Family suing City of Everett after 13-year-old boy was killed crashing into braided cable

The family of a 13-year-old boy who was killed after crashing into a braided cable while riding a scooter is now suing the City of Everett.
1 month ago

At least 28 Starbucks closing in WA, including 10 in Seattle

Starbucks plans to close 28 locations in Washington, including 10 in Seattle, as part of a company turnaround strategy.
1 month ago

Have you eaten here? More than a dozen restaurants close in Seattle-area

Discover which Seattle-area restaurants have shut down despite rising foot traffic in the city.
1 month ago

85,000 bags of shrimp recalled over radioactive contamination risk

AquaStar is recalling more than 85,000 bags of shrimp due to the risk of contamination with radioactive material.
1 month ago

Multiple Gig Harbor schools put into lockdown after cougar sighting

A cougar was spotted near two Gig Harbor schools, prompting a lockdown for students and staff of both campuses Tuesday.
1 month ago

UW student accused of shooting WSU football player in custody

A 20-year-old UW student linked to the shooting of a WSU football player is now in police custody following a weekend altercation.
1 month ago

Cathay Pacific brings Hong Kong flights back to Sea-Tac

After a long pause spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cathay Pacific is once again offering nonstop flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Hong Kong.
1 month ago

Suspect missing after man seriously injured in West Seattle shooting

A 31-year-old man is in serious condition following a shooting that took place Monday afternoon in West Seattle
1 month ago

Labor Mountain fire closes Blewett Pass, triggers evacuations

A fast-growing fire in central Washington threatens communities and disrupts travel with urgent evacuations in place.
1 month ago

‘Go in with your eyes open’: Gee and Ursula on declining faith in college

During "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, co-hosts discussed the growing skepticism surrounding the value of a college education.
1 month ago

Washington pushes back against national forest development plan

A coalition of eight states, led by Washington and California, is urging the U.S. Forest Service to drop its plan to repeal the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
1 month ago

Ventilation failure forces Light Rail shutdown between stations

Link light rail service was briefly suspended early Monday morning after a malfunction was discovered in the emergency ventilation system between Westlake and the University District stations.
1 month ago

Ursula warns that Trump’s H-1B Visa policy will ‘hurt us all’

President Trump has announced a new policy imposing a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications, a move he says will protect American jobs.
1 month ago