• WATCH: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. narrates tribute video for rival-turned-friend Kyle Busch
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    WATCH: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. narrates tribute video for rival-turned-friend Kyle Busch

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    “As he evolved, the boos gave way to cheers and rivalries turned into friendships,” Earnhardt says in the nearly four-minute video produced by Amazon Prime. WASHINGTON — Dale Earnhardt Jr. paid tribute to his rival-turned-friend over the weekend, narrating a nearly 4-minute video about Kyle Busch for Amazon Prime. The streaming service released the video tribute Sunday night, just four days after Busch’s sudden death at the age of 41. Amazon Prime has been broadcasting NASCAR races since last year, with Earnhardt serving as one of two color commentators. The video titled “Dale Jr. remembers his friend Kyle” begins with…

  • North Seattle neighborhood builds makeshift barricades after shootings near Aurora
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    North Seattle neighborhood builds makeshift barricades after shootings near Aurora

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    Residents say repeated gunfire forced them to block streets themselves. Their neighbors warn barriers will slow firefighters and medics. SEATTLE — After weeks of gunfire near their homes, some North Seattle residents have taken matters into their own hands — building and placing makeshift barricades in neighborhood streets they said have become susceptible to gun violence spilling off Aurora Avenue. Residents near North 98th Street and Linden Avenue North spent part of the Memorial Day weekend piling dirt, gravel, logs and chunks of concrete into roadblocks that now partially block access to three residential streets near Aurora Ave. …

  • "A true victim": 16-year-old shot and killed in Pierce County
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    “A true victim”: 16-year-old shot and killed in Pierce County

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    Law enforcement asked anyone in a 3 mile radius to provide information. TACOMA, Wash. — Pierce County Sheriffs deputies responded to reports of a seriously wounded person in the 10200 block of S Sheridan Avenue in Parkland around 7:13 p.m. Sunday. The victim, a 16-year-old boy, suffered a gunshot injury. Medical responders performed CPR, but he died at the scene. According to Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy Carly Cappetto, the boy was walking with his girlfriend, also 16-years-old, when a vehicle drove up and surprised them. The occupant robbed the boy of some jewelry and then shot him, Cappetto said. “We…

  • FIFA’s payday, Seattle’s bill? The money behind the city’s World Cup preparations
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    FIFA’s payday, Seattle’s bill? The money behind the city’s World Cup preparations

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    Seattle is spending nearly $32 million to host six World Cup matches. Experts question how much money the city gets back. SEATTLE — The World Cup is weeks away from arriving in Seattle, and the city is already paying the price to host it. Seattle is spending nearly $32 million to prepare for six matches at Lumen Field this summer. The money covers public costs tied to security, transportation, cleanup, emergency planning and other city services needed to handle World Cup-sized crowds. This story continues below. The tournament is expected to bring global attention and visitors to…

  • Specialty drinks in 25 states recalled due to salmonella concerns
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    Specialty drinks in 25 states recalled due to salmonella concerns

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    WASHINGTON — SKS Copack has recalled a variety of specialty drinks sold online and in cafes and restaurants in 25 states over concerns of possible salmonella contamination. The California-based company said products were distributed in the following states through cafes, restaurants and direct delivery: California, Utah, Indiana, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Nevada, Virginia, Connecticut, Tennessee, Kentucky and Minnesota. Affected products can be identified by the lot codes stamped on the back of the package. The list is below: Consumers who bought any of these items…

  • Two men shot in Auburn, both in stable condition
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    Two men shot in Auburn, both in stable condition

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    An 18-year-old and a 50-year-old man were shot and airlifted to Harborview Medical Center. AUBURN, Wash. — Two men were shot in Auburn, according to the Auburn Police Department, and are in stable condition. Valley Fire Authority officials received an emergency call from a residence in the 3500 block of Orchard Place SE in Auburn to treat a 50-year-old man who had shortness of breath, difficulty speaking, and was coughing up blood — suffering a gunshot wound, fire medical evaluation confirmed. Officers determined that a shooting had occurred at the residence, and the man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center.…

  • Gunfire, collisions in Chelan County injure 3 people, including teen, Saturday evening
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    Gunfire, collisions in Chelan County injure 3 people, including teen, Saturday evening

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    The collision and gun violence were unrelated incidents. CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. — Two unrelated incidents in Chelan County Saturday evening left one person dead and three people injured, including a 17-year-old, according to state highway and law enforcement officials in the region. Gunfire injures teen in downtown Chelan Around 10:20 p.m. May 23, a deputy with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office heard gunfire near the Chelan Riverwalk Park while on patrol on nearby South Emerson Street and East Wapato Avenue. Officers responded to the scene. Upon arrival, deputies found a 17-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower…

  • 'This guy needs help': Neighbors rally around injured Whidbey Island deer
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    ‘This guy needs help’: Neighbors rally around injured Whidbey Island deer

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    “This thing is hobbling around, and the foot is infected,” Ramsey told KING 5. “I’m not going to wrestle a deer. So, what do I do now?” OAK HARBOR, Wash. — A young deer on Whidbey Island has become the focus of a neighborhood effort to find veterinary care, after residents noticed a piece of PVC pipe lodged around one of its legs. Robert “Bob” Ramsey, a longtime Whidbey Island resident, said he first noticed the pipe about a month ago on a deer born in the neighborhood less than a year ago. At first, he hoped the pipe would…

  • John McCain's eldest son passes away at age 66
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    John McCain’s eldest son passes away at age 66

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    Douglas McCain died suddenly at the age of 66 on May 20, according to an online obituary. Douglas McCain was a Navy pilot like his father and was remembered as a patriot and friend to many alumni of Sen. John McCain’s institute, campaigns and Senate staff. “I am deeply saddened to share the news of my brother Doug McCain’s sudden passing. He was a truly wonderful, joyful man who supported me throughout my life. He brought humor, fun and great conversation to every room. I will cherish our memories together. Our prayers are with his wife Ashley and children Caroline…

  • Here are the celebrities who came to the 2026 Indy 500
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    Here are the celebrities who came to the 2026 Indy 500

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    Nation/World Caitlin Clark, Brendan Fraser, Curt Cignetti, Terry Crews, David Letterman and more came to Speedway, Indiana, for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. To stream KING 5 on your phone, you need the KING 5 app. Download the KING 5 app Author: Trevor Cox (WTHR) Published: 3:12 PM PDT May 24, 2026 Updated: 3:13 PM PDT May 24, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS — Celebrities were among the 350,000 sold-out crowd for the 110th Running of…