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MyNorthwest News

Photo: People pump gas at a Shell gas station on August 03, 2023....

James Lynch

AAA: Washington's gas prices 3rd highest in the country

It is official, Washington are paying the third highest gas prices in the country -- and prices could go even higher.

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Frank Sumrall

Sumner resident pleads guilty to living under false identity for more than 20 years

A Sumner resident pled guilty to two counts of illegal disclosure of Social Security number after living under a false identity for more than 25 years.

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Frank Sumrall

Suicide rates among student-athletes have doubled last 20 years

Suicide rates among student-athletes have doubled last 20 years, according to UW through a study published by the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Two combines harvest wheat on Aug. 5, 2021, near Pullman. The National Weather Service classified t...

Heather Bosch

Washington remains in the grips of drought, will stay there

The State of Washington Department of Ecology this week declared a new drought declaration for most of the entire state.

Image: Then-Republican gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp smiles while greeting supporters as he ar...

Julia Dallas

Rep. Maycumber threatens legal action against Loren Culp amid social media tirade

On Tuesday, Maycumber's office announced it sent a cease-and-desist letter to Loren Culp after a barrage of social media posts.

fake botox...

Kate Stone

Toxic 'fake Botox' case linked to Washington

Federal officials are investigating reports of a fake Botox product that has reportedly sickened people across nine states, including Washington.

SeattleSports.com

Seattle Mariners Mitch Garver...

The Associated Press

Mariners throw 1-hitter, Garver homers in 5-1 win as Seattle sweeps Reds

Bryce Miller and three relievers combined on a one-hitter, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 to complete a three-game sweep.

WSU Cougars David Riley EWU basketball coach...

Zac Hereth

New WSU Cougars coach David Riley ready to rebuild roster

New WSU Cougars men's basketball coach David Riley is ready to tackle the challenging roster turnover he faces in his first year in Pullman.

Seattle Mariners Logan Gilbert...

Cameron Van Til

What’s behind Logan Gilbert’s strong start? Mariners pitching coach explains

Seattle Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth shared some insight into Logan Gilbert's strong start to the season.

Seattle Mariners Julio Rodríguez...

Brent Stecker

Manager: Mariners hitters starting to look at iPads less in dugout

The Seattle Mariners offense has looked better this week, and limiting usage of iPads in the dugout may have something to do with it.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: Brock Huard’s NFL Draft Profile: Mike Sainristil, Cornerback – Michigan

Today on Brock and Salk, Brock Huard looked at a potential fit for the Seattle Seahawks in the upcoming NFL Draft. Why does Brock think Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat might be a defensive fit for the Seahawks? What else could he bring to the defense other than DT depth? Watch his breakdown of him here […]

Seattle Seahawks NFL Draft MIke Sainristil...

Zac Hereth

Brock Huard’s Seahawks Draft Profile: Michigan CB with WR skills

Brock Huard examines Michigan CB Mike Sainristil, an NFL draft prospect who has something in common with ex-Seattle Seahawks star Richard Sherman.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: O.J.'s death reminds America of its persistent judicial problem

Most people who stand accused, regardless of guilt or innocence, can’t afford O.J.'s dream team of attorneys, much less standard fees.

Image: A tow truck removes one of the cars blocking the expressway leading to Seattle-Tacoma Intern...

Bill Kaczaraba

Gee and Ursula: Did pro-Palestinian protesters lose supporters by blocking traffic?

46 pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested after blocking the expressway leading to Sea–Tac. Gee Scott says that's when they lost him.

In this photo illustration, the Reddit logo is displayed on a cell phone and computer monitor on Fe...

Jack Stine

Stine: 'I gave a stranger on the internet money for bras'

My point is random acts of kindness, on the internet or not, keep our society functioning, and it can be for anyone, at any time.

KTTH Opinion

Photo: Police clean up a resurgence of CHOP in Seattle....

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Is crime truly declining? Axios editorial is little more than Democrat politicking

A new Axios reports shows crime going down, at least with homicides. But the article is missing crucial context to understanding the issue.

Image: Seattle Public Schools teacher Ian Golash, left, speaks to Accuracy in Media. Golash has bee...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle teacher Ian Golash put on administrative leave, father says

A man who says he's the father of Seattle teacher Ian Golash posted that his son was placed on administrative leave.

Homeless housing drug...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Democrats fight to keep homeless living in unsafe housing, claim 'science' of drug contamination isn't settled

Snohomish County Democrats are standing in the way of drug contamination testing for homeless housing. Their reasons are nonsensical.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

I-405 expansion...

Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: I-405 expansion to widen freeway in Bothell is underway

We've all seen I-405 expanding between Bellevue and Redmond, but construction to widen the freeway north of Bothell is now underway as well.

revive i-5 seattle...

Nate Connors

I-5 repair work to slow spring breakers, baseball fans this weekend

Beginning Friday night, three lanes of I-5 north between Albro Place and the West Seattle Bridge through Monday morning at 5 a.m.

Photo: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Washington drivers can face higher insurance ra...

Nate Connors

Has your insurance gone up? Rates can take a hike for distracted drivers

April is Distracted Drivers Awareness Month. The President of NW Insurance Council says it has been working on prevention for years.

MyNorthwest Weather

Two combines harvest wheat on Aug. 5, 2021, near Pullman. The National Weather Service classified t...

Heather Bosch

Washington remains in the grips of drought, will stay there

The State of Washington Department of Ecology this week declared a new drought declaration for most of the entire state.

april showers...

Ted Buehner

This week's weather: April showers to bring May flowers

Perhaps these additional April showers will bring May flowers as the days continue to get longer. Monday will mark the year’s first 8 p.m. sunset.

solar eclipse...

Associated Press

Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most

MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies. Street lights blinked on and the planets came into view, as the moon shrouded the sun for a few minutes across […]

MyNorthwest Politics

Image: Then-Republican gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp smiles while greeting supporters as he ar...

Julia Dallas

Rep. Maycumber threatens legal action against Loren Culp amid social media tirade

On Tuesday, Maycumber's office announced it sent a cease-and-desist letter to Loren Culp after a barrage of social media posts.

mcginn child charges...

Frank Sumrall and Steve Coogan

Son of former Seattle Mayor McGinn pleads not guilty to child pornography charges

Jack McGinn -- son of former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn -- has been charged with two felony counts related to child pornography.

Costco vs. Boeing...

Bill Kaczaraba

A study in contrasts: Costco vs. Boeing

A recent poll conducted by DMH Research sheds light on how we perceive major companies like Amazon, Starbucks and Microsoft.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

Photo: Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour," Friday, May 5, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nash...

Julia Dallas

Swiftie alert: Puyallup to celebrate next era of Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is coming back for another era. Local Swifities are getting ready to celebrate her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department."

fake botox...

Kate Stone

Toxic 'fake Botox' case linked to Washington

Federal officials are investigating reports of a fake Botox product that has reportedly sickened people across nine states, including Washington.

Camas, Washington. (Photo: Money.com)...

Bill Kaczaraba

From mill town to top-ranked living destination: Washington city stands out

Once a mill town, Camas, Washington, has earned accolades as one of the premier places to reside in the United States.

MyNorthwest History

Image: This is a vintage magazine ad for the type of Cold War air raid siren which stood in a Seatt...

Feliks Banel

Update: Cold War air raid siren remains in private hands

A vintage magazine ad for the type of Cold War air-raid siren which stood in a Seattle park for more than 70 years, and which now belongs to Binford Metals in Kent. (Public domain)

Brakeman Bill...

Feliks Banel

Local TV legend "Brakeman Bill" McLain passes away at age 96

Brakeman Bill McLain, longtime beloved kids' TV show host, has passed away, according to a message from his family posted on social media.

Northacres Park siren...

Feliks Banel

City of Seattle sends Cold War artifact to the dump

A Cold War tower and siren disappeared from its perch in a park in North Seattle last month. People want to know where they went.

National News

Associated Press

Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote

PHOENIX (AP) — Democrats in the Arizona Senate cleared a path to bring a proposed repeal of the state’s near-total ban on abortions to a vote after the state’s highest court concluded the law can be enforced and the state House blocked efforts to undo the long-dormant statute. Although no vote was taken on the […]

Associated Press

Ellen Ash Peters, first female chief justice of Connecticut Supreme Court, dies at 94

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Ellen Ash Peters, who was the first woman to serve as Connecticut’s chief justice and wrote the majority opinion in the state Supreme Court’s landmark school desegregation ruling in 1996, has died. She was 94. Peters, who also was the first female faculty member at Yale Law School, passed away Tuesday, […]

Associated Press

Vermont farms are still recovering from flooding as they enter the growing season

BERLIN, Vt. (AP) — Hundreds of Vermont farms are still recovering from last July’s catastrophic flooding and other extreme weather as they head into this year’s growing season. Dog River Farm, in Berlin, Vermont, lost nearly all its produce crops in the July flooding. The farm removed truckloads of river silt and sand from the […]

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Salk: A local credit union inspiring its community

In the heart of Kitsap County, a financial institution is making waves not just as a banking entity but as a beacon of community support.