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Ross: If popularity creates immunity, maybe the ‘Belltown Hellcat Bandit’ should run for president
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Multiple overnight crashes leave 2 dead, 3 arrested for DUI in Tacoma
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From collapsed plea deal to trial: How Hunter Biden has come to face jurors on federal gun charges
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Public Health: Confirmed measles case at Sea-Tac Airport
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Ambulance, motorhome crash shuts down I-5 south
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Oregon officials close entire coast to mussel harvesting due to shellfish poisoning
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Power outages stretch across Western WA, school start times delayed
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MyNorthwest Weather
Buehner: Summer weather is just around the corner
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MyNorthwest History
Endangered brick street and railroad bridge were witness to the Everett Massacre
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MyNorthwest News
Renton drivers rejoice: Lind Avenue overpass over I-405 reopens after 2 years
Renton-area drivers received welcome news during their commutes Thursday morning: The Lind Avenue overpass over Interstate 405 reopened.
Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Seattle for fundraising events
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Seattle Saturday for two fundraising events, including one in West Seattle.
4 people, including 2 juveniles, injured in separate Seattle shootings Saturday
The Seattle Police Department is investigating two Saturday shootings. In one, two juveniles were hurt in a drive-by incident downtown.
Idaho jury decides Chad Daybell should be put to death for murders
The jury that convicted Chad Guy Daybell of three murders said Saturday he should be put to death for the crimes.
New statewide Styrofoam ban will 'save Washingtonians a lot of money'
The Washington Styrofoam ban went into effect on Saturday. Here's how it could affect you and how it will impact the environment.
Families of those who died in Boeing crashes press DOJ for prosecution
Relatives of passengers who died in two jetliner crashes pushed federal officials Friday to prosecute Boeing on criminal charges.
SeattleSports.com
Hollander: ‘Big time’ for Mariners’ loaded farm system
Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander discusses the organization's promising farm system with Seattle Sports' Bump and Stacy.
Mariners Takeaways: A historic weekend for starting rotation
Here are three observations on the red-hot Seattle Mariners after their three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels.
Luis Castillo shines as Mariners sweep Angels with 5-1 win
Luis Castillo tossed seven scoreless innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 for their seventh win in eight games.
The stat Mariners SS J.P. Crawford leads MLB in since start of 2023
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford has put up otherworldly numbers with the bases loaded since the start of the 2023 season.
A player who could force Seahawks into tough decision
Former Seattle Seahawks WR Michael Bumpus explains why a good year from DK Metcalf could mean a tough choice for the team.
Caple: The toughest game for each Pac-12 team as they enter new leagues
The 2024 college football season will find 10 of the former Pac-12 members playing in three different conferences.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Angela Poe Russell: It’s time to reimagine public restrooms
It’s the Great Restroom Debate. How do we create public restrooms everyone can feel comfortable using?
John and Jake: Where's the line when it comes to transgender children competing in sports?
Elizabeth Wilson's middle-school daughter took second place in the invitation-only Junior Olympic race for the 1600, but Wilson believes the first-place winner had an unfair advantage.
Ross: Living defensively has its limits when facing 'forever chemicals'
The trouble is that "living defensively" has its limits – as we heard when 3M lost control of its "forever chemicals."
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Another Seattle vehicle theft, this time with puppy named Rooster inside
A man's truck was stolen in Seattle. His brand new puppy was in the truck at the time, leaving a family distraught by the theft.
Rantz: Poll says Washington state is in play for Trump, bad news for Biden, Ferguson
A new Washington state poll shows Donald Trump could win here. But more troublesome for Democrats? How voters view their policies.
Rantz: Wing Luke Museum staff stage walkout over fight against antisemitism
The antisemitic staff at Wing Luke Museum in Seattle walked out on the job because an exhibit condemned antisemitism.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Renton drivers rejoice: Lind Avenue overpass over I-405 reopens after 2 years
Renton-area drivers received welcome news during their commutes Thursday morning: The Lind Avenue overpass over Interstate 405 reopened.
Sullivan: May through September is the most deadly period for motorcyclists
A lot more motorcyclists are out now that the weather has improved, but we are now in the most dangerous months of the year for them.
Sullivan: Tussling with the future of the US Route 2 trestle
The US Route 2 trestle from Lake Stevens to Everett needs some TLC, and the state is looking for your input on its future.
MyNorthwest Weather
Warm weather awaits after region's last atmospheric river storm
Enjoy the warm sunshine today because cooler wet weather -- once again -- lies ahead with an atmospheric river starting this weekend.
PNW doesn't get hurricanes but does get hurricane-force winds
The National Hurricane Center and NOAA recently released this season's hurricane outlook that begins on June 1.
From soggy to sunny: This week's Washington weather roller coaster
This week’s weather is expected to rebound to warmer and drier conditions, but not before yet one more period of wet weather.
MyNorthwest Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Seattle for fundraising events
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Seattle Saturday for two fundraising events, including one in West Seattle.
Washington insurance: Health plan prices may rise; new rule set to begin
A new rule is starting Saturday for Washington insurance while the OIS is reviewing increase proposals for individual health insurance.
Lawmakers, judges, incarcerated people seek resentencing reform amid victim concerns
The resentencing reform effort arises as victims of violent crime argue the proposed state law doesn't take their healing into consideration.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
New statewide Styrofoam ban will 'save Washingtonians a lot of money'
The Washington Styrofoam ban went into effect on Saturday. Here's how it could affect you and how it will impact the environment.
Weekend Revelry Roundup: June ushers in Pride Month, pet events and more
Summer is here this June with Pride Month and other celebrations getting started this weekend for a milestone moment.
Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years in support of women's rights
Melinda French Gates said she will be donating $1B to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally.
MyNorthwest History
Exclusive: New Seattle National Archives to be a 'very large project'
KIRO Newsradio spoke to two officials involved for a preview of what's to come in developing the new Seattle National Archives facility.
All Over The Map: KIRO Newsradio's junior high/middle school fight song challenge
We're on a mission to collect recordings of as many Puget Sound area junior high school fight songs as possible to celebrate our alma maters.
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."
National News
Dozens more former youth inmates sue over alleged sexual abuse at Illinois detention centers
Dozens more former youth inmates filed lawsuits seeking millions of dollars in damages for sexual abuse they allegedly endured at Illinois detention centers dating back to the late 1990s. Thirteen women and 95 men filed two separate lawsuits Friday in the Illinois Court of Claims against the state Department of Corrections and the state Department […]
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Texas Democrat, says she has pancreatic cancer
HOUSTON (AP) — Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing treatment. The Texas Democrat, who is seeking a 16th term, said in a statement late Sunday that as a member of Congress, she has been honored to be a leader in the fight for […]
2 NYC officers and a gunman are shot and wounded during a pursuit, officials say
NEW YORK (AP) — Two New York City police officers and a 19-year-old man were shot and wounded early Monday during a confrontation and were hospitalized, officials said. Mayor Eric Adams said one of the officers was saved by his bullet-resistant vest. The officers pursued the man while he was driving a motorized scooter the […]
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Seattle Storm celebrates 25 years with 3's for Treehouse
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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.
Discover MoPOP's new exhibit: 'Massive: The Power of Pop Culture'
The Museum of Pop Culture invites you to experience pop culture like never before with its new exhibition "Massive: The Power of Pop Culture."