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A White House spokesman said Biden wanted to discuss ways to, quote, de-escalate regional tension and to bring the ceasefire and hostage rescue deal to a conclusion.  Ann Flaherty, ABC News, Washington. The Justice Department unsealed a complaint in Brooklyn charging a Pakistani national in a murder-for-hire plot and alleged scheme to assassinate Donald Trump. The FBI says defendant Asif Murshan had close ties to Iran. This is ABC News. 97.7 FM and AM 1000. All news, all the time. For Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue and beyond. The Northwest's only all-news station.  Good afternoon. It's 131. I'm Taylor Van Sise. Now our top stories from our 24-7 News Center. As ABC News reported, Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate. The 60-year-old Democrat served in the House for 12 years before he was elected governor of Minnesota in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. It was not the pick that local Democratic strategist Kathy Allen expected.  but it's a good pick. It's actually something that I thought would probably be the safest and probably the most exciting, particularly as we look at rallying the younger generation. The fact is this guy really sells well. Tim Walz has not only been a, I would say, a late starter at the nationwide kind of know who you are at the  Most of the kids are using right now in talking about politics. They go, yeah, well, I don't want anybody weird anymore. I don't want weird anymore. No, no, no more weird. And so he's got to mostly be known for the guy who coined all things weird for Republicans. Former President Trump's campaign press secretary called Walls a West Coast wannabe and went on to say that he's dangerously liberal. It's primary day in Washington, and you have until 8 o'clock this evening to deliver your ballots to an official drop box. If you put your ballot in the mail,  Better do it soon so that it gets a postmark by today. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs spoke with Como 4. We do logic and accuracy tests of every machine. We've got audits that we do for the counties once every five years. We also do audits after the election. People need to know that your election is secure, transparent, and accessible.  All 39 counties have races and measures, and there are several statewide races, too, including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state. The top two vote-getters in each race will advance to the November general election.  Some Northwest lawmakers are using a pause in the proceedings to allow two major grocery chains to merge to voice their displeasure with the idea. Once again, Northwest News Radio's Brian Calvert with the update. A judge in Colorado issued the latest delay last month, saying a two-week trial on the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons now won't begin until the end of September. This week, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal and now Oregon Senator Ron Wyden are talking about the dramatic impact the merger would have here in our region.  It would give just one company control of more than 30% of Oregon's pharmacies and more than half of our grocery sales in Portland. Here in Washington, the merger would mean 124 Safeway, Albertsons, and QFC stores would be sold. Both Wyden and Jayapal argue there's not enough known about the buyer to guarantee that all these stores will remain open and that there will still be competitive pricing. Brian Calvert, Northwest News Radio. Northwest News Time, 134.  Traffic updates every 10 minutes on the 4s. And Tama Fulton is in the High Performance Homes Traffic Center.  Well, some good news in the Parkland area. That earlier crash and crash investigation that was shutting down Highway 7 at 134th Street South. That's all been cleared away. Still seeing some slowing in both directions of Highway 7 approaching that area. But that should be clearing out here pretty soon. We have a pretty serious crash going on in Fife. Southbound 5 at 70th Avenue East. The three left lanes are blocked. Looks like there's a car stuck under a flatbed. And that's going to be backed up from about Highway 18. It's also affecting westbound Highway 18 east.  at the exit to Southbound 5. Folks are backed up along that ramp as well. We do have a new crash in the Newcastle area, Southbound 405, just before Lake Washington Boulevard. It was in the left lane. It got moved to the right lane. Now it's off of the roadway, but still seeing some heavy backups from about I-90.  And that earlier crash in Federal Way that was on Southbound 5 near Highway 18, just north of this issue going on in Fife. That's been cleared out of the roadway, but still seeing some slowing on Southbound 5 coming into the Federal Way area from Kent. This report is sponsored by Bank of America. Bank of America has powerful digital solutions for local and global business. You can make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com slash banking for business to learn more. Bank of America N.A. Copyright 2024.  Our next Northwest traffic at 144.  And the forecast is sponsored by Northwest Crawl Space Services. Here's Theron. Sunshine throughout the afternoon and highs today. They're going to top out in the mid-70s. Nice and comfortable out there. You start warming things up again on Wednesday, mid-80s, wall-to-wall sunshine. And then mid-to-upper 80s Thursday and Friday as the sunshine rolls on through the weekend. Slightly cooler on Saturday and Sunday. Wear the sunscreen and do remember the fire danger is going to remain high. In the Como Weather Center, I'm Theron Zahn, Como News. 67 degrees, cloudy in Seattle. Northwest News Time, 136.  One of the suspects in the death of a teenage boy in Kent faced a judge yesterday. Comal 4's Michelle Esteban reports. 13-year-old Matthew Stefkovi's story ended here in Kent's Turnkey Park. This is the state of Washington versus Faisal Abdullahi. The teen prosecutors accused of orchestrating the armed robbery that led to the gunfire that killed Matthew pleaded not guilty to murder in the first degree and robbery in the first degree. We're helping bring closure to the family with...  with justice moving forward. Vasily Borshkovich is the family's pastor. His church packed with more than 2,000 people who attended Matthew's funeral, including his sister Ella, who was with him when he was shot. I was with Matthew until his very last moments here on earth.  Court documents say the brother and sister were riding a quad when they bumped into two friends who were on their way to Turnkey Park to meet a man who wanted to buy their camera. Those same court filings allege 18-year-old Faisal Abdul-Lahi was the alleged buyer. But instead of a camera sale, they were held at gunpoint.  Three other suspects are due in court on Monday. Northwest Newstime 137. The Seattle City Council could vote as soon as today on Mayor Bruce Harrell's plan to pay for more jail beds for misdemeanor offenders. Last month, Mayor Harrell proposed legislation to create a contract with a self-correctional facility, also known as SCORE, in Des Moines.  If approved, the city would launch a pilot program to pay for at least 20 beds at the correctional facility. Council member Tammy Morales opposed the proposal, saying it could lead to higher costs with fewer resources to respond to crime. Como 4's Kelly Koopmans. Tonight is National Night Out. It's the time when neighbors across the country gather together to try and make the streets safer. One of the largest night out gatherings is at Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland.  Lots of different community partners there with resources to share. Free food will be available and entertainment. So that's always a fun one to visit. Dr. Nora Fleming de Sandoval is the executive director for the nonprofit organization Safe Streets. For more than 30 years, she's been showing residents and business owners ways to improve and uplift their communities.  A hiker is okay, but had to be rescued from a steep trail in Whatcom County Saturday. While hiking on the Anderson and Watson Lakes Trail on the south side of Mount Baker, the woman injured her ankle. And her group then began searching for somebody on the trail that might have a satellite phone they could use to contact some help.  A hiker in another group had a newer iPhone with an emergency satellite feature, and they were able to contact Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. Bellingham Mountain Rescue Council crews were successfully able to do a steep angle rope rescue and carried the hurt hiker to safety.  The investigation continues into a large brush fire that hit Auburn on Monday. Homeowners tell Como News their friend was working behind a house when he suddenly saw flames just before 3 in the afternoon. That fire grew to about 5 acres near Lakeview Elementary School along Black Diamond Road. A shed burned, but no homes were damaged. That's Como 4's Molly Shen. It's 140.  Time for an update on sports from the Beacon Plumbing Sports Desk and Bill Swartz. Oregon athletes come up huge at the Paris Olympics. A stunning upset finish for one of track and field signature events, the men's 1500. Great Britain's world record holder and favorite Josh Kerr led in the closing moments, but was outkicked to the finish line by USA's Cole Hawker.  The call on Peacock, an Olympic record three minutes, 27.6 seconds. Hocker ran at the University of Oregon. American Yared Naguse got the bronze. Portland Thorns star Sophia Smith booted the USA women's soccer team into the Olympic title match, her extra time goal defeating Germany.  On the hardwood, the one-seed U.S. men's basketball team plays Brazil in the quarterfinals. Idle last night, the Mariners resume a homestand, which began winning two out of three over Philadelphia. Tonight, righty Luis Castillo toes the T-Mobile park rubber at 640, facing Detroit. The Seahawks keep adding linebackers to the roster, today signing undrafted South Alabama rookie Jamie Sheriff. First Seattle preseason football game, 4 o'clock Saturday in L.A. against the Chargers.  Sports with Swartz at 10 and 40 after the hour. Northwest News Radio. 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But we do have some road construction going on in Seattle in the Ballard area on 15th Avenue Northwest at Northwest Market Street. The roadway is reduced to just one lane southbound 15th Avenue, and that's causing a heavy backup through the area.  This report is sponsored by Lowe's. Shop the Lowe's closeout event for up to 60% off select closeout items storewide. Hurry, these deals are too good to last. Valid through 8-7 while supplies last. Selection varies by location. Our next Northwest traffic at 154.  And the forecast is sponsored by Northwest Crawl Space Services. Sunshine for tomorrow and through the end of the week, probably the weekend as well, with high temperatures tomorrow around 80 degrees and mid-80s or warmer by Thursday and Friday. Today, though, those clouds, they have just been sticking around up there. It looks, you know, maybe a little less dark and gray than earlier in the day, but still an overcast day in downtown Seattle where it's 68 degrees.  The Northwest's only all-news station. News Radio 97.7 FM and AM 1000. Where the news watch never stops. Sponsored by Fast Water Heater.  Eric Hines at the editor's desk. I'm Taylor Van Cise, and thanks for joining us today here at Northwest News Radio. Tropical storm Debbie crawling up the southeast, pummeling Georgia and South Carolina with heavy downpours. As the National Hurricane Center says, some areas could see up to 25 inches of rain, close to two feet in other spots. North Carolina's governor declaring a state of emergency as that storm approaches that state.  And voters in four states go to the polls today for some key primary races, including here in Washington state. Also on the list, Cori Bush, a member of the so-called squad, the progressive wing of the Democratic Party in Congress. She's defending her House seat against a Democratic challenger, the prosecutor of St. Louis County, Wesley Bell. Northwest News Time, 146.  Several U.S. personnel were injured after a rocket attack in Iraq. Officials say two missiles launched at al-Assad Air Base. It follows a U.S. strike near Baghdad last week, which targeted Iranian-backed militants who posed a threat to U.S. and coalition forces, according to U.S. officials.  And as tensions in this region intensify, all eyes now on Iran as it vows revenge on Israel following the assassination of a top Hamas leader in the Iranian capital. President Biden, huddling with his national security team in the Situation Room, briefed on efforts to defend Israel, with U.S. diplomacy working round the clock and urging restraint. All parties must refrain from escalation.  All parties must take steps to ease tensions. Escalation is not in anyone's interests. It will only lead to more conflict, more violence, more insecurity. In anticipation of an Iranian attack, the Pentagon moving more military assets to the Middle East.  including more destroyers and an additional squadron of fighter jets. The U.S. asking Arab allies to rejoin a defensive coalition which downed hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones in April. But U.S. diplomats say they're facing a steeper hurdle this time, as many partners view Israel's actions last week as, quote, unnecessarily provocative.  So very important that there's a quiet set of allies that Israel has that will help knock down any of the incoming cruise missiles, drones, and missiles that are shot ballistically. Back to that attack on a U.S. base in Iraq. The White House saying in the Situation Room, President Biden and his team discussed steps to defend U.S. forces in this region and respond to any attack in a manner and place of their choosing. ABC's Tom Sufi Burridge. Another night of anti-immigration unrest in Northern Ireland.  Fires burning into the night as anger on the streets continues. Mobs focusing on the police with rocks and bottles directed at officers and vehicles. The Northern Ireland Assembly will be recalled later this week to discuss the chaotic scenes. Also, the Belfast City Council has passed a motion to provide financial support to businesses damaged during the rioting. Police expect more violence in the coming days. Tom Rivers, ABC News, London.  And some people east of Los Angeles have lost their homes because of a rapidly moving wildfire. We were so grateful for this house, and I can't believe it's gone. Flames erupting Monday afternoon, leaving people just minutes to flee the Edge Hill fire. Make it out of there! Go! Go, go, go, go, go! 200 firefighters racing to the scene. About five acres of light fuels, rapid rate of spread, moving uphill with media-structured threats.  You've fought fires on this hilltop before and you say you've never seen one move as quickly as this one? No. This thing moved very quickly. Winds pushing the fire through dry brush in triple digit temperatures and right into people's homes. Immense destruction for a fire that burned only 54 acres before its progress was stopped.  One firefighter was injured. While this fire has been stamped out, we still have at least 17 other fires burning in the state right now. That's ABC's Kena Whitworth reporting from Southern California. It's 150.  Time for an update on our money news. We do that at 20 and 50 past each hour. Here's Nicole Murray. Crude oil futures have fallen for the fourth session in a row as recession fears continue to overshadow the risk of a major escalation in the Middle East. West Texas intermediate September contract dropped 49 cents to $72.45 per barrel. Brent's October contract is down 34 cents to $75.96 per barrel. U.S. crude oil has gained 1% year to date.  Uber has reported second quarter earnings, results that topped Wall Street estimates. 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Well, we're getting word that there's going to be some big delays on southbound 5 just before the Fife curve because of this crash near 170th Avenue East. A semi that's jackknifed across three left lanes. The three left lanes remain blocked. Traffic is scooting by in the two right lanes. But that bumper-to-bumper backup extends from nearly 320th and Federal Way. If you can scoot over to 99 Pacific Highway and use that southbound to get yourself through the Fife area, it might work better for you for the time being.  Also, we've got a stall in the northbound 5 collector distributor lanes ramp from Dearborn Street to northbound 5, partially blocking. Still seeing some slow-and-go traffic southbound 5 as you come from Northgate into downtown Seattle. And starting to see some slowing on eastbound Highway 526 in the Everett area as you make your way from Payne Field all the way towards I-5. 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