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Buehner: Will it rain (like always) during Memorial Day Weekend?
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Boeing firefighters overwhelmingly reject company’s second ‘best and final’ offer
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Ross: Living defensively has its limits when facing ‘forever chemicals’
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Sound Transit CEO on recent violent attacks: It’s ‘my job to restore confidence’ in public transit
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Olympic gold medal won by ‘Boys in the Boat’ rower to be auctioned
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UW survey: 1 in 10 Washington ‘young adults’ use cannabis every day
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MyNorthwest News
Ex-Tacoma cop Timothy Rankine plans to file lawsuit against city, attorney general
Former Tacoma officer Timothy Rankine and his wife filed a tort claim against the city of Tacoma and the attorney general's office.
Young Fresh Fellows celebrate 40 years since 'Fabulous' vinyl debut
The Young Fresh Fellows are marking the 40th anniversary, and new remix reissue, of their album "Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest."
Nationwide fake jewelry scam affects local residents
Police around the country are warning about a scam where people are selling counterfeit jewelry in parking lots, a crime spree that is occurring locally.
Two people dead in Yelm standoff involving SWAT, bomb squad
A long police standoff in Yelm ended with two people dead Tuesday night, with law enforcement a death investigation nearby could be related.
King County Sheriff: Watch for scam phone calls pretending to be law enforcement
Have you gotten a call from someone claiming they're a cop with an arrest warrant for you? Then you may have been targeted in a local scam.
Bothell couple says neighbor threatened them by leaving empty ammo boxes outside of their home
A Bothell couple said their neighbor has been threatening them for more than half a year, allegedly leaving empty boxes of ammo outside of their home.
SeattleSports.com
Mariners make 3-player trade with Orioles for bullpen help
Right-hander Mike Baumann and minor league catcher Michael Pérez were acquired by the Seattle Mariners in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for catcher Blake Hunt.
Soto hits 2 of Yankees’ 4 homers as NY beats Mariners 7-3
Juan Soto homered twice, Aaron Judge and Alex Verdugo also went deep and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Wednesday night to stop their first two-game losing streak in three weeks.
Geno Smith on Hawks’ new-look offense: ‘Great things coming for us’
Veteran quarterback Geno Smith is excited about the potential of the Seattle Seahawks' offense under new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.
Salk’s Observations: What we saw at Seahawks’ first open OTA practice
Mike Salk of Seattle Sports was at the first open Seahawks OTA practice under new coach Mike Macdonald on Wednesday. He shares his takeaways.
What stands out about AL West-leading Seattle Mariners to Blowers
Analyst and former Seattle Mariners third baseman Mike Blowers shares his thoughts after the team won two straight over the New York Yankees.
Video: Where is Seattle Mariners OF Julio Rodríguez’s power?
Where is Seattle Mariners OF Julio Rodríguez’s power? Is it something he can “get back” in the middle of the season? Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton discussed that and what it might mean for the success of this Mariners team this season and beyond. Does a lot of this have to do where his hands […]
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Angela Poe Russell: A PSA all pedestrians need to hear
A more common scenario playing out on roadways contributes to more than 9,000 accidents for pedestrians each year is Sun glare.
Markovich: What would 'the most trusted man in America' think of AI, 'news' now?
What would Walter Cronkite think of artificial intelligence in our world of opinionated "news" outlets (and that's news in quotes)?
Ross: If you hope the government will save kids from social media, think again
Social media firm TikTok must sell itself to a non-Chinese company, or it goes dark in the U.S. But that law is headed straight to court.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: It's time to pull the plug on Bumbershoot Seattle after latest disaster lineup
The newest Bumbershoot lineup confirms what we've known for a while: this music festival is dead in Seattle.
Rantz: Asylum seeker says Seattle activists are taking advantage of migrants
Migrants seeking asylum are being taken advantage of by Seattle housing activists convincing them to illegally occupy parks.
Rantz: UW Seattle embraced the Nazi Youth as a new generation of hate group has formed
The anti-Israel encampment at the University of Washington gave rise to a new hate group: UW Nazi Youth. It's time we call them what they are.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sullivan: Oversized scissors, shovels used to celebrate I-405 project progress
The Washington State Department of Transportation used big scissors and more to celebrate the Interstate 405 project north of Bellevue.
Why was Sea-Tac Airport so busy Sunday? Will it get worse?
Warmer weather means a busy summer travel season is ahead. Visitors may find longer than usual lines at Sea-Tac Airport and delays.
I-5 north in Everett reopens after officer-involved shooting left suspect dead
Interstate 5 north in Everett at US 2 reopened late Thursday after an officer-involved shooting left one suspect dead.
MyNorthwest Weather
Memorial Day Weekend gearing up to be one of region's biggest travel days
AAA estimates 43.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend – approaching 2005’s record of 44 million travelers.
Washington weather will feel like a yo-yo this week before the holiday weekend
It's the week before what many people feel is the first summer holiday weekend of the year and the weather in Washington will feel like a yo-yo.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
'Discriminatory practices': Seattle police captain sues city, Chief Adrian Diaz
A longtime Seattle Police Department captain filed a discrimination lawsuit Monday against the city of Seattle and Chief Adrian Diaz.
Protesters at UW encampment harass, shine laser in eye of photojournalist
A FOX 13 photographer was harassed and had a laser shined in his eye while filming near the pro-Palestinian UW encampment this week.
New poll: AG Ferguson has edge in governor's race over Reichert
A new poll from the left-leaning Northwest Progressive Institute has found AG Bob Ferguson has widened his lead in his bid for governor.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Headed to Mount Rainier National Park for the weekend? You may not get in
Mount Rainier and the national park there have seen a surge in popularity, which makes it a hot spot for the holiday weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend gearing up to be one of region's biggest travel days
AAA estimates 43.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend – approaching 2005’s record of 44 million travelers.
'Very eclectic festival': Bumbershoot announces its 2024 lineup for Labor Day weekend
The Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival is one of the longest running independent festivals in the world and will celebrate its 51st installment this Labor Day Weekend. And this year, Labor Day is early as the event will be held Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at Seattle Center. Chris Porter, the Bumbershoot music […]
MyNorthwest History
Young Fresh Fellows celebrate 40 years since 'Fabulous' vinyl debut
The Young Fresh Fellows are marking the 40th anniversary, and new remix reissue, of their album "Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest."
Sumner City Council vote on whether to save the Ryan House postponed
The Sumner City Council vote on a resolution that may determine the fate of a historic structure has been postponed.
Final frame was Saturday night for Kirkland’s Tech City Bowl – aka Totem Bowl
After more than six decades in business on the Eastside, Tech City Bowl on Rose Hill will shut down permanently later this year.
National News
Artist who created Precious Moments figurines depicting teardrop-eyed children dies at the age of 85
CARTHAGE, Mo. (AP) — Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life’s mission was “to share God’s gift of love with the world.” No details […]
Here's what's cooking for the three-course state dinner at the White House honoring Kenya
Here’s what cooking for Thursday’s White House state dinne r honoring Kenya. White House executive chef Cris Comerford says the main course is a “best of both worlds” combination of smoked short ribs and lobster. First Course Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup Sourdough Crisps Arbequina Olive Oil Main Course Fruitwood-smoked Beef Short Ribs Butter-poached Lobster Citrus […]
Biden praises Kenyan President Ruto for 'his bold leadership' as White House marks state visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday praised Kenya’s William Ruto for “his bold leadership” as the White House marked the first state visit to the United States by an African leader in more than 15 years, one that comes as the Nairobi government is sending police to Haiti to help quell gang violence […]
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Seattle Storm celebrates 25 years with 3's for Treehouse
The Seattle Storm, a powerhouse in the WNBA, is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is continuing to help kids in need through Treehouse.
Ensuring pet safety on the road with Saving Great Animals, Carter Subaru
Saving Great Animals, along with Carter Subaru, outlined valuable tips to ensure four-legged family members are secure during car rides.
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