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Pierce County deputies respond to vehicle in a ditch near Puyallup, following a shooting that left ...

Frank Sumrall

House party in Puyallup turns fatal after multiple shootings kills one, injures 3

One person was killed and three others were injured in multiple overnight shootings in Puyallup, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.

Image: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference about hospitals in the state providi...

Tom Brock

Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to prevent election-related unrest

Washington Governor Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members Friday, asking them to be on stand-by.

Gov. Jay Inslee has approved what will likely become Washington state's largest wind turbine farm s...

Tom Brock

Gov. Inslee approves huge wind turbine farm south of the Tri-Cities

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has approved what will likely be the biggest wind farm in the state that would be built along 24 miles of the Horse Heaven Hills, just south of Kennewick.

Image: Riaz Khan, a former Mukilteo City Councilmember, is running for the Washington State House o...

Steve Coogan

Mukilteo police seek info on reported assault of candidate installing campaign signs

The Mukilteo Police Department is seeking information regarding an alleged assault of a political candidate installing signs last weekend.

The North Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL ...

Matt Markovich

Washington emerges as key campaign fundraising hub for 2024 presidential race

Presidential candidates often turn to Washington state as a reliable source for campaign fundraising. This was true again in 2024.

An example of a French quiz given at Roosevelt High School. (Photo provided by student's family)...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle high school teacher apologizes for anti-Trump quiz

A Seattle high school teacher labeled Donald Trump as a "liar" and "crazy" on a quiz. She has since apologized, parents reported.

SeattleSports.com

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald...

Zac Hereth

Why Macdonald feels Seahawks are ready to turn corner

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald explains how his team is building the continuity it needs to turn things around.

Seattle Seahawks Cody White Los Angeles Rams 2024...

Cameron Van Til

Diamond in the rough? Seahawks practice squad call-up shines

Seattle Seahawks practice-squad callup Cody White had a massive fourth quarter that included a blocked punt and two pivotal receptions.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: “Not the best day ever” for the #Seahawks according to coach Mike Macdonald

#SeattleSeahawks head coach Mike Macdonald shares his feelings on his team through week 9 of the NFL season and sitting at 4-5 following a home loss to the LA Rams. For the full video, Subscribe to Seattle Sports on YouTube or visit SeattleSports.com. [The Mike Macdonald Show is presented by Emerald Queen Casino]

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The Associated Press

Seahawks and their pass-happy offense fall into NFC West cellar

"The bye week, it’s a big week for us to get better,” Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said after a fifth loss in six games.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: Exclusive: The Mike Macdonald Show – #Seahawks Week 9 loss to LA Rams

The Mike Macdonald Show is presented by the Emerald Queen Casino and can be heard LIVE the morning after every Hawks game at 9:30am (PT) on Seattle Sports (710 KIRO-AM) and the Seattle Sports App (bit.ly/710apps). —– More info on The Brock & Salk Show here: https://sports.mynorthwest.com/category/brock-and-salk/ More Mike Macdonald Show episodes here: https://sports.mynorthwest.com/category/podcast_results/?i=1684&n=The+Mike+Macdonald+Show+on+Seattle+Sports More […]

Seattle Seahawks OLB Boye Mafe...

Zac Hereth

The positive change Huard saw in Seahawks’ defensive scheme

Brock Huard explains why he disagrees with Jonathan Vilma's take on what the Seattle Seahawks defense was doing against the Rams.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

Image: A Halloween trick-or-treater was caught on surveillance video swiping an entire bowl of cand...

Jason Rantz

Watch: Trick-or-treater face-plants after stealing bowl of candy on Halloween

How's this for instant karma? A kid face-plants after stealing a bowl of candy from neighbors in Federal Way.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in the home stretch before the election.  (AP Photo)Credit: ASSO...

Bill Kaczaraba

Medved: The election may be so close that it will 'invite ongoing battles'

Conservative Michael Medved shared his insights on the tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

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Frank Sumrall

Mayfield: A timely reminder from the parents of a Nobel Prize recipient

Long before Dr. Baker was a Nobel Prize recipient, he was a kid in Seattle Public Schools. He went to Garfield High School.

KTTH Opinion

An example of a French quiz given at Roosevelt High School. (Photo provided by student's family)...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle high school teacher apologizes for anti-Trump quiz

A Seattle high school teacher labeled Donald Trump as a "liar" and "crazy" on a quiz. She has since apologized, parents reported.

Trump Liz Cheney...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Left-wing media, pundits latest lie about Donald Trump and Liz Cheney is egregious

Left-wing media outlets are using a deceitfully edited Donald Trump quote to claim he called for the execution of Liz Cheney.

Seattle small business...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle small business hit four times in a few hours, owner says city doesn't care

After being hit by thieves four times in just a few hours, a Seattle small business owner is calling out city leaders as simply not caring.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

hit-and-run...

Frank Sumrall

State Patrol searching for hit-and-run suspect after pedestrian was killed

If drivers saw a WSDOT alert during their commute this morning, WSP is looking for a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian died.

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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: WA State Patrol is ready for any political violence

WA State Patrol is preparing for what happens if political violence gets worse on election day or the days after the results?

Image: A mudslide closed all lanes of I-5 north in Bellingham early in the morning of Sunday, Oct. ...

Tom Brock and Steve Coogan

Cause of mudslide that led to 10-hour closure on I-5 in Bellingham revealed

The city of Bellingham revealed in a statement Monday what caused the mudslide that led to a 10-hour closure of I-5 north Sunday. 

MyNorthwest Weather

halloween rain...

Ted Buehner

Halloween forecast updates: How much rain will there be this week?

The big question for trick or treaters is whether those showers will taper off by Thursday evening, the night of Halloween.

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Ted Buehner

Overnight freezing temps have returned as Seattle's first frost is just days away

With the nights getting longer, any nighttime clearing of the skies can result in freezing temperatures as the first frost is just days away.

rain winds western wa...

Ted Buehner

Rain, blustering winds to fade in Western WA until the weekend

This week’s weather will be much quieter after the first significant fall storm with heavy rain and winds moved through Western WA over the weekend.

MyNorthwest Politics

Image: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference about hospitals in the state providi...

Tom Brock

Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to prevent election-related unrest

Washington Governor Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members Friday, asking them to be on stand-by.

The North Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL ...

Matt Markovich

Washington emerges as key campaign fundraising hub for 2024 presidential race

Presidential candidates often turn to Washington state as a reliable source for campaign fundraising. This was true again in 2024.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in the home stretch before the election.  (AP Photo)Credit: ASSO...

Bill Kaczaraba

Medved: The election may be so close that it will 'invite ongoing battles'

Conservative Michael Medved shared his insights on the tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

FILE - An Oct. 31, 2016 photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitati...

Associated Press

True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all good

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own children. Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced to life in prison and lost all subsequent appeals. But today, more than three decades later, they unexpectedly have a chance of […]

Families gather by the tomb of their dearly departed, as they celebrate the Day of the Dead, at the...

Associated Press

As Mexicans celebrate Day of the Dead, they grapple with what it means to hold on to tradition

MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s midnight on the fringes of Mexico City, and the San Gregorio Pantheon is not just alive, it’s booming. The roar of mariachis echoes over families adorning the graves of lost loved ones with rows of candles, orange cempasúchil flowers and their favorite treats ranging from pan de muerto to bottles […]

In this image take with a drone, a Norway spruce, this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, ...

Associated Press

Crowds flock to tiny Massachusetts town to send off New York's Rockefeller Christmas tree

WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree comes with a strong New England accent, and locals could not be more excited. The Norway spruce that will travel to New York City hails from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was scheduled to be cut down Thursday and make the roughly 140-mile (225-kilometer) journey […]

MyNorthwest History

Umpqua River...

Feliks Banel

All Over The Map: Is Umpqua pronounced UMP-kwuh or UMP-kwah?

We take a deep and highly pedantic dive into the name of a Pacific Northwest bank that also happens to be the name of a river in Oregon.

Image: A map of Orcas Island...

Feliks Banel

More Washington spooky tales: 13 Steps at Maltby Cemetery, Prop Man of Orcas Island

We've been collecting your Washington spooky stories and tales about public places around Puget Sound where myths and legends have emerged.

Image: Richard Pouliot was a decorated Air Force fighter pilot who survived the ditching of Flight ...

Feliks Banel

'Unsolved Histories' Episode 5: Another Flight 293 nearly suffered a similar disaster

In Episode 5 of "Unsolved Histories,' Feliks Banel examined the amazing story of survival of the passengers and crew of the other Flight 293.

National News

Associated Press

Appeals court says Arizona should release list of voters with unverified citizenship

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a decision by a lower court that required the Secretary of State’s office to release a list of tens of thousands of voters who were mistakenly classified as having access to Arizona’s full ballot because of a coding glitch. The court rejected an appeal […]

Associated Press

US arrests Turkish businessman accused of helping Venezuela skirt sanctions

MIAMI (AP) — A Turkish businessman was arrested Monday in Miami and charged with helping Venezuela’s state-run oil company circumvent U.S. sanctions. Taskin Torlak, 37, was arrested while attempting to return to Turkey, the Justice Department said in a statement. According to court documents, Torlak operated several companies involved in the shipment of sanctioned oil. […]

FILE - Caroline Ouko, mother of Irvo Otieno, holds a portrait of her son accompanied by attorney Be...

Associated Press

Manslaughter charges dropped in a man's death at a psychiatric hospital

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia judge has signed off on a prosecutor’s request to withdraw charges against two people charged in the 2023 death of Irvo Otieno, a young man who was pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes while being admitted to a state psychiatric hospital. Dinwiddie Circuit Court Chief Judge Joseph […]

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MyNorthwest Staff

'Preventing the preventable:' Most effective ways to protect your home from water damage

Water damage stands as one of the most common and costly claims that homeowners face, accounting for nearly a quarter of all homeowners insurance claims.

Photo: The Mountains to Sound Greenways Trust is hosting a tree-planting fundraiser....

MyNorthwest Staff

Plant today, protect tomorrow: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust hosts fundraiser

The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust is hosting a tree-planting fundraiser, helping create a sustainable future for local communities, wildlife and the planet.

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MyNorthwest Staff

Integrating 'good CHEE' to create balance, comfort in your home

Home Comfort Alliance recommends ways to create a home that embodies comfort, health, efficiency and environmental impact.