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Tacoma city council member dies after battle with cancer
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I-5 north in Everett is fully blocked due to ongoing police activity
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Seattle Times CEO to step down after 4 decades in charge of family-owned paper
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‘Our education out here is going to crumble:’ Yelm students walkout after teachers get layoff notices
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Judge tosses lawsuit aimed at removing state’s gender-affirming care for youth
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King County faces property tax hike to save public health clinics from closing
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MyNorthwest News
Seattle requests KC Homelessness Authority to shrink budget by $21M
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Trial of Auburn officer accused of killing man outside store begins after nearly 5 years
Opening statements are expected Thursday in the trial of an Auburn Police officer accused of killing a man with a history of mental illness and addictions.
King County homelessness surges 23% as state releases plan to tackle housing
King County released its 2024 Unsheltered Point-in-Time Count. Also this week, Washington released its Housing Advisory Plan.
'We got a real gut punch from it:' Scientist recalls deadly Mount St. Helens eruption
This weekend is the 44th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a major event for those who remember it or know the history.
UW buildings covered with pro-Palestinian graffiti; president responds
The University of Washington community found many buildings around the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus covered with graffiti Wednesday.
Kia software upgrade happening this weekend in Bellevue
Kia through the Bellevue Police Department is offering free software upgrades to those who qualify in an effort to prevent theft.
SR 520 toll rates will increase this summer, here's how much:
SR 520 tolls will be going up to pay for construction. Toll rates for new sections of SR 167 and SR 509 are also being discussed.
SeattleSports.com
Video: What is the biggest difference from start of the season to now? Bob’s Baseball Breakdown for 5-16-24
Bob Stelton of Seattle Sports’ Wyman and Bob breaks down the state of the Seattle Mariners. What did he see this week? What would he do to get the offense going? This week, Bob answers: – What is the biggest difference from start of the season to now? – How long can the Mariners sustain […]
Video: Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton react to the 2024 Seattle Seahawks schedule release
What did Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton think about the Seattle Seahawks schedule that was released this week? Did the NFL actually help the Seahawks and their chances to make the playoffs next season? Wyman and Bob discussed that and what their final record might be looking at this schedule today. Why do they think […]
A free agent Brock has his eye on for Seattle Seahawks
Ex-Seattle Seahawks QB Brock Huard highlights safety Justin Simmons as the best player left in free agency, and one who would help Seattle.
Morosi: Something ‘says a lot’ about Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz
MLB insider Jon Morosi explains why Seattle Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz's recent five-out save and run of dominance is such a good sign.
Bump and Stacy: 6 takeaways from Seahawks’ schedule
Michael Bumpus and Stacy Rost dive into their biggest takeaways from the Seattle Seahawks' schedule, which was released Wednesday.
Netflix to air NFL Christmas Day games starting this season
Netflix will stream two Christmas Day games globally as part of a three-year deal announced Wednesday as the league unveiled the regular-season schedule.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Angela Poe Russell: What we can all learn from Harrison Butker’s shocking speech
That’s why the commencement speech by Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker caught me off guard. His theme: Stay in your lane.
Markovich: What do President Joe Biden and Sammy Sosa have in common?
A hotel charged $55 to have your picture taken with baseball’s Sammy Sosa. For President Biden, that photo would cost a minimum of $25,000.
Ross: Social media companies must be responsible for content they broadcast
A phone call takes place between those who agree to talk. But a message posted on social media where anyone can see it? That's a broadcast.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Progressive candidate upset he isn't running unopposed, makes up candidate
It appears that progressive candidate Shaun Scott expected to run unopposed for a state representative seat.
Rantz: Bob Ferguson using 'fake' name in his run for Governor, misstated law to threaten opponent
There were, briefly, three Bob Fergusons running for Governor. There's a scandal here, but it may not be what you think it is.
Rantz: UW Seattle gave barriers to Antifa to keep Jews out of Liberated Zone
The University of Washington (UW) provided the Liberated Zone occupiers with barricades to keep out Zionists and Jews.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
SR 520 toll rates will increase this summer, here's how much:
SR 520 tolls will be going up to pay for construction. Toll rates for new sections of SR 167 and SR 509 are also being discussed.
Truck fire shuts down I-405, 2 lanes now open
All lanes of I-405 heading north at Sunset Boulevard in Renton were blocked due to a major truck fire. The HOV lane is now open.
Brace for delays: Everett Revive I-5 is back
It's been over a year since the last downtown Everett Revive I-5. Work starts Friday, May 10, and lasts until Monday.
MyNorthwest Weather
Mount St. Helens anniversary: Buehner's personal chronicle of the catastrophe as a forecaster
Right away, I could tell something big had happened. The pilot told me he was on the south side of the mountain when Mount St. Helens blew.
Will the northern lights be visible again this week? It's less likely
The northern lights captivated Western Washington and many parts of the U.S. Will they be visible again this week? It's less likely.
Buehner: Will last weekend's 'summer weather' stretch through the week?
By Friday, a weak weather system tracking east into Western Canada will likely bring some cloudiness and cooler temperatures back into Western Washington.
MyNorthwest Politics
UW buildings covered with pro-Palestinian graffiti; president responds
The University of Washington community found many buildings around the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus covered with graffiti Wednesday.
Bob Ferguson from Graham on governor's race: 'My intent was to win'
After Washington AG Bob Ferguson threatened legal action, two candidates also named Bob Ferguson have withdrawn from the gubernatorial race.
Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and in September
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Black bear spotted roaming around Tacoma captured, will be relocated
A black bear that was spotted wondering around Tacoma in recent days is now on his way to the North Cascades.
Will the northern lights be visible again this week? It's less likely
The northern lights captivated Western Washington and many parts of the U.S. Will they be visible again this week? It's less likely.
Opera known for catchy music, humor shines in Seattle
KIRO Newsradio's Heather Bosch spoke with key people involved in Seattle Opera's production of "The Barber of Seville."
MyNorthwest History
'We got a real gut punch from it:' Scientist recalls deadly Mount St. Helens eruption
This weekend is the 44th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a major event for those who remember it or know the history.
Exclusive: Grassroots preservation campaign saves Parkland School
Members of the Parkland Community Association announced Friday that the group has officially assumed ownership of historic Parkland School.
Visiting Captain Vancouver's grave in a tiny village near London
Captain George Vancouver will be commemorated as he is every year at the churchyard near London where he was buried more than 225 years ago.
National News
UN reports improved prospects for the world economy and forecasts 2.7% growth in 2024
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations reported improved prospects for the world economy since its January forecast on Thursday, pointing to a better outlook in the United States and several large emerging economies including Brazil, India and Russia. According to its mid-2024 report, the world economy is now projected to grow by 2.7% this […]
Federal prosecutor in Arkansas stepped down while being investigated, report says
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal prosecutor in Arkansas left the post while under investigation for having an inappropriate relationship with an employee in the office, Justice Department documents show. The report, first reported by the Intercept and released Tuesday, said that Duane “DAK” Kees began an intimate relationship with a subordinate within months […]
Transgender girl faces discrimination from a Mississippi school's dress code, ACLU says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A transgender girl from Mississippi’s Gulf Coast who wanted to wear a dress to a regional band event was discriminated against when her school insisted she follow a dress code based on her sex assigned at birth, according to a new civil rights complaint. The American Civil Liberties Union and the […]
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