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Feliks Banel

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."

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Charlie Harger

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.

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Frank Sumrall

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.

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Sam Campbell

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.

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Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

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.

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James Lynch and Sam Campbell

Alleged stalker tried to kidnap teen in front of her parents in Bothell, documents state

Court documents say a girl, 17, was standing with her parents outside an elementary school, when Fernando Rojas allegedly grabbed the teen.

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Seattle Mariners trade Mike Baumann...

The Associated Press

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.

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The Associated Press

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.

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Cameron Van Til

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.

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Mike Salk

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.

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Zac Hereth

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.

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Seattle Sports Video

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

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Angela Poe Russell

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.

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Matt Markovich

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)?

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Dave Ross

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

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Jason Rantz

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.

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Jason Rantz

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.

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Jason Rantz

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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Chris Sullivan

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.

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Julia Dallas

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.

Image: Interstate 5 north in Everett was shut down and blocked on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The closu...

Steve Coogan

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

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Ted Buehner and Micki Gamez

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.

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Ted Buehner

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...

Ted Buehner

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

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Matt Markovich

'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.

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Sam Campbell

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.

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Julia Dallas

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

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Micki Gamez

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.

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Ted Buehner and Micki Gamez

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.

Image: James Blake attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. Blake wil...

Heather Bosch and Steve Coogan

'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

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Feliks Banel

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."

The Ryan House in Sumner was built in the 1870s and 1880s before Washington became a state, and is ...

Feliks Banel

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.

Tech City Bowl...

Feliks Banel

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

Associated Press

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 […]

Associated Press

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 […]

Associated Press

Three little piggies at a yoga class = maximum happiness

SPENCER, Mass. (AP) — Three little piggies went to a yoga class. Their human companions had a blast. Wilbur, Charlotte and Bluey fit right into a growing trend of yoga with animals, adding some fun to the usual physical and mental wellness exercises at a class in central Massachusetts. Darting and strolling among the yoginis […]

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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.

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