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  My Northwest

  Photos: Seahawks land in Phoenix, hit ground running
  The Seahawks landed in Phoenix Sunday after a short flight and hit the ground running with a series of press conferences and team meetings ahead of Super Bowl XLIX.
• Associated Press

  Olympia mother arrested; 3 children suffer wounds to neck
  Police say an Olympia mother has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after her three young children suffered severe knife wounds to their necks.
• My Northwest

  5 people hospitalized following Seattle shooting, crash
  Seattle police are investigating an early morning shooting Sunday in Belltown that ended with five people taken to the hospital and a gunman in custody.
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  Report: NFL tells Marshawn Lynch a crotch grab would cost 15 yards
  Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has reportedly been warned that his now-trademark crotch grab would warrant a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty in the Super Bowl.
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  Dead whale found at Seattle dock struck by ship propeller
  A necropsy finds 32-foot gray whale that turned up dead under the Washington state ferry terminal in downtown Seattle was struck by the propeller of a large vessel.
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  My Northwest

  Seahawks announcer Steve Raible keyed up for third Super Bowl
  Some announcers never get a chance to call even a playoff game, but Seahawks play-by-play guy Steve Raible is on his way to his third Super Bowl.
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  MyNorthwest

  Too warm and dry: mountain snow pack remains far below normal
  Families looking to go sledding at the Paradise snow park on Mount Rainier are out of luck again this weekend, as the area remains closed because of a lack of snow.
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  Jason Rantz Show, KIRO Radio

  Puget Sound traffic nightmare is by design, not just from low gas prices
  A new report says as gas prices fall, traffic gets worse in Seattle. But KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz says traffic was bad before and traffic will be bad after prices go back up.
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  MyNorthwest

  NFL reportedly fines Seahawks' Kearse for NFC Championship toss
  The NFL has reportedly fined Seahawks receiver Jermaine Kearse for launching the ball into the stands after his game-winning NFC Championship touchdown catch.
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  Washington health exchange going to the mail this weekend
  People without health insurance may find something more than new shoes or clothing at their local shopping mall this weekend: state officials offering insurance sign ups.
• Associated Press

  Chelan teen dies in Mission Ridge skiing accident
  The Chelan County sheriff says a 17-year-old boy has been fatally injured in a skiing accident at the Mission Ridge ski area.
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  MyNorthwest

  Pearl Jam's Mike McCready tackles new challenge: Seattle Symphony
  Mike McCready has played for millions, thrown out the first pitch at an M's game and raised the 12th Man flag. But an upcoming gig has him as nervous as anything he's ever done.
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  MyNorthwest

  Watchdog weighs in on delivering a Socialist message on city's dime
  Some questioned whether Kshama Sawant was crossing the line and abusing her office to forward her own political agenda following president's address.
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  MyNorthwest

  Homeless count increases by over 20 percent in King County
  If it seems like there are far more homeless on the streets of Seattle, you're not imagining it. A one night count showed the numbers are up over last year.
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  19-year-old killed in gun battle in Federal Way parking lot
  Police and witnesses say a 19-year-old man was fatally shot in a rolling gunbattle in the parking lot of a Federal Way apartment complex.
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  Associated Press

  Boeing fires 4 workers for drug use at Everett factory
  Boeing has fired four employees at its Everett factory for drug violations. The company said Friday the four were terminated after an internal investigation.
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  MyNorthwest

  Michael Bennett's police bike to be auctioned only after ride through red tape
  The Seattle police bike Michael Bennett rode around on after the NFC Championship will be auctioned for a good cause, but it'll have to navigate some red tape.
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  MyNorthwest

  Richard Sherman says there's a "skewed view" of Tom Brady
  The famous postgame exchange between Richard Sherman and Tom Brady is a natural storyline for the Super Bowl, and Sherman is saying he didn't start it.
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  Associated Press

  Kingdome ceiling fix nearly paid off
  Fifteen years after the Kingdome was demolished, King County is paying off the money it borrowed to make emergency repairs to falling ceiling tiles.
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  Associated Press

  What happens if Seattle Tunnel Partners goes bankrupt?
  The manager for the troubled Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project told lawmakers that the state and the contractor are still battling over tens of millions of dollars.
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  MyNorthwest

  Seahawk offers to sign jerseys via mail
  Signed Seahawks jerseys can go for a pretty penny, but if you're a fan of the long snapper, it might only cost you some time and the price of postage.
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  Dave Ross, KIRO Radio

  Dave Ross channels Aretha Franklin in original song for 'Re-Pete'
  R-E-dash-P-E-T-E ... To get us through a weekend without football, a song for the Seahawks, Dave Ross, the popular singer behind 'Beat Carolina,' shares a new tune.
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  Tom Tangney, KIRO Radio

  Aniston dares not to wear makeup! But 'Cake' deserves higher praise
  In the lead up to the release of Jennifer Aniston's latest film, "Cake," a lot was made of her physical appearance. Jennifer does an entire movie sans make-up, how shocking!
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  KIRO Radio

  'Middle Fork': A North Bend tree puts down roots in South Lake Union
  Amidst the steel and concrete buildings of Seattle's bustling South Lake Union neighborhood, an ancient piece of the North Bend forest has taken root.