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01/10/2026

Some genius dogs can learn a brand new word, like the name of an unfamiliar toy, by just overhearing brief interactions between two people.

Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super learners can pick up new words by overhearing people talk, just as toddlers can.

01/09/2026

Frictions over investigations emerge after ICE agent fatally shoots Minneapolis woman

Minnesota officials launch their own effort to collect evidence in the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. The move comes after shootings involving federal agents in Minneapolis and Portland, Ore.

01/09/2026

Béla Fleck cancels Kennedy Center appearance, says it's become 'charged and political'

The 18-time Grammy Award winner is the latest musician to cancel an show at the Kennedy Center. Béla Fleck says he cannot currently perform there because it "has become charged and political."

01/09/2026

Anders Ibsen was sworn in as Tacoma's new mayor Tuesday night. Ibsen is a former deputy mayor and a former City Council member.

He says he will focus on delivering measurable results, strengthening city services and improving day-to-day conditions for Tacoma residents.

Elsewhere in Pierce County, the city councils of Lakewood and University Place appointed new mayors this week.

01/09/2026

Meet the jazz singing cherry blossom taking social media by storm

From s**t singing to jazz history tidbits, Dearly Blossom's social media content has earned the doe-eyed diva thousands of loyal followers.

01/08/2026

Data entry error 'significantly inflated' impact of Climate Commitment Act

The error means that spending under Washington’s flagship carbon policy is far less effective than previously thought, according to state officials.

01/08/2026

Cytrus brings jazz philosophy to their funk rock fusion

Cytrus, a Lynnwood-based fusion group, blends funk, rock, psychedelia and the language of jazz.

01/07/2026

The Seattle Kraken beat the Boston Bruins Tuesday 7-4 for their 4th straight win.

🏒 They also extended their points streak to 9 games.
🏒 Rookie forward Berkly Catton scored his very first — and second — NHL goals. Forward Kaapo Kakko also scored 2 goals.
🏒 The Kraken play at home Thursday at 7 p.m. against Minnesota Wild

📸: AP/Lindsey Wasson

01/06/2026

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove's special Seattle connection

During two visits to the KNKX studios, the late Roy Hargrove shared his influences, a humbling bandstand moment, and an uncanny relationship he had with a Seattle piano.

01/06/2026

UW scientists decry plans to dismantle national climate center

The Trump administration announced in December that it intends to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado.

01/06/2026

Trump's Venezuela move prompts protests, draws backlash from Northwest Democrats

From our partners at OPB

U.S. Senate and House Democrats from Oregon and Washington moved swiftly to condemn President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States carried out a military strike in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.