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Steve Coogan

Are tacos and burritos sandwiches? KIRO hosts say no, but a judge says yes

An Indiana judge who declared that "tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches" has cleared the way for the opening of a new restaurant.

Image: A person wears a T-shirt with the names of Kristin Smith, Charity Lynn Perry, Joanna Speaks,...

Associated Press

Man probed in deaths of women in northwest Oregon indicted in 3 killings

A man who has been under investigation in the deaths of four women whose bodies were found across northwest Oregon has been indicted.

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Associated Press

Police conclude investigation into suicide of Boeing whistleblower

A former manager who raised safety questions about the aircraft maker and, later, was found dead took his own life, police said Friday.

Image: On May 17, 1980, Carolyn Driedger examines a piece of measuring equipment at Coldwater2, the...

Feliks Banel

'We got a real gut punch from it:' Scientist recalls deadly Mount St. Helens eruption

This weekend is the 44th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a major event for those who remember it or know the history.

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Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

RV stolen from Seattle finally recovered months later, but there's a twist

A Seattle resident was reunited with their RV after it had been stolen but who helped them bring it home isn't who you would expect.

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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.

SeattleSports.com

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SeattleSports.com Staff

What are experts predicting for Seahawks’ 2024 record?

A roundup of what prognosticators are predicting the Seattle Seahawks' record to be during the 2024 season.

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Cameron Van Til

M’s Breakdown: What stands out in middle of 7-game gauntlet

Here are three observations on the Seattle Mariners in the middle of their seven-game gauntlet against the Yankees and Orioles.

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The Associated Press

Mariners fall to Orioles 6-3 in series rubber match

George Kirby allowed five early runs and the Seattle Mariners fell 6-3 to the Baltimore Orioles in the finale of a three-game series.

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Cameron Van Til

Mariners Injury Updates: The latest on Polanco, Crawford

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais shared injury updates on 2B Jorge Polanco and SS J.P. Crawford prior to Sunday's game.

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Zac Hereth

Insider: How Grubb helps Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith

ESPN Seattle Seahawks insider Brady Henderson explains how Geno Smith could benefit from new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.

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The Associated Press

Disputed penalty costs Sounders lead in 1-1 draw with Whitecaps

Jordan Morris opens the scoring early, but a penalty kick in stoppage time keeps Seattle Sounders FC from beating the Vancouver Whitecaps.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: We're all a little sus but we can also do better

This week our son called me sus. It's short for suspect and it's Gen Alpha slang for shady. But I'm going to admit something.

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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: What we can all learn from Harrison Butker’s shocking speech

That’s why the commencement speech by Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker caught me off guard. His theme: Stay in your lane.

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Matt Markovich

Markovich: What do President Joe Biden and Sammy Sosa have in common?

A hotel charged $55 to have your picture taken with baseball’s Sammy Sosa. For President Biden, that photo would cost a minimum of $25,000.

KTTH Opinion

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Progressive candidate upset he isn't running unopposed, makes up candidate

It appears that progressive candidate Shaun Scott expected to run unopposed for a state representative seat.

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Bob Ferguson using 'fake' name in his run for Governor, misstated law to threaten opponent

There were, briefly, three Bob Fergusons running for Governor. There's a scandal here, but it may not be what you think it is.

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: UW Seattle gave barriers to Antifa to keep Jews out of Liberated Zone

The University of Washington (UW) provided the Liberated Zone occupiers with barricades to keep out Zionists and Jews.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

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.

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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Seattle's traffic circles are not roundabouts

Traffic circles are not roundabouts. The words are not interchangeable, and the rules for navigating them are different.

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Julia Dallas

SR 520 toll rates will increase this summer, here's how much:

SR 520 tolls will be going up to pay for construction. Toll rates for new sections of SR 167 and SR 509 are also being discussed.

MyNorthwest Weather

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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.

Image: The northern lights can be seen in Carnation on Friday, May 11, 2024. (Photo: Ben Huffman, K...

Steve Coogan

Will the northern lights be visible again this week? It's less likely

The northern lights captivated Western Washington and many parts of the U.S. Will they be visible again this week? It's less likely.

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Ted Buehner

Buehner: Will last weekend's 'summer weather' stretch through the week?

By Friday, a weak weather system tracking east into Western Canada will likely bring some cloudiness and cooler temperatures back into Western Washington.

MyNorthwest Politics

Photo: Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up an encampment at the UW campus....

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.

Photo: Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks during a press conference at his office on F...

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.

Image: A burner on a stove emits blue flames from natural gas in Des Plaines, Illinois in 2005....

Matt Markovich

Signature gathering begins for initiative to keep natural gas in Washington

Those seeking to halt the state's efforts to eliminate natural gas use in homes and buildings want to get the measure on the November ballot.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

Image: Tacos are displayed at a charity event in October 2017 in Culver City, California....

Steve Coogan

Are tacos and burritos sandwiches? KIRO hosts say no, but a judge says yes

An Indiana judge who declared that "tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches" has cleared the way for the opening of a new restaurant.

Photo: Petpalooza in Auburn....

Paul Holden

Weekend roundup: Local music, art, pets and more!

The weekend is here and we have lots of activities going on! There will be music festivals, free health services, pups and more.

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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: We're all a little sus but we can also do better

This week our son called me sus. It's short for suspect and it's Gen Alpha slang for shady. But I'm going to admit something.

MyNorthwest History

Image: On May 17, 1980, Carolyn Driedger examines a piece of measuring equipment at Coldwater2, the...

Feliks Banel

'We got a real gut punch from it:' Scientist recalls deadly Mount St. Helens eruption

This weekend is the 44th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a major event for those who remember it or know the history.

Image:Matt McCauley, vice president of Kirkland Heritage Society, will lead the annual history tour...

Feliks Banel

Kirkland's rich history comes to life in the annual cemetery tour

The Eastside city's origin story will come up a lot during this year's annual history tour of Kirkland Cemetery.

Photo: Parkland residents gathered on the steps of the 1908 Parkland School Friday morning to celeb...

Feliks Banel

Exclusive: Grassroots preservation campaign saves Parkland School

Members of the Parkland Community Association announced Friday that the group has officially assumed ownership of historic Parkland School.

National News

Associated Press

Closing arguments set in trial of University of Arizona grad student accused of killing a professor

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday in the trial of a former University of Arizona graduate student accused of killing a professor on campus two years ago. Murad Dervish, 48, faces seven felony charges including first degree murder in the death of Thomas Meixner, 52, who was shot nine times near […]

Associated Press

Arizona man sentenced to natural life in prison for the 2017 death of his wife, who was buried alive

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2017 death of his wife, who was buried alive in a hand-dug grave near their home, authorities said. Seven years after the murder, David Pagniano decided to plead guilty before his trial was scheduled […]

Associated Press

Child is among 3 dead after Amtrak train hits a pickup truck in upstate New York

NEW YORK (AP) — A child was among the three victims killed when a passenger train hit a pickup truck, officials said. The northbound Amtrak train hit a Dodge truck Friday evening in North Tonawanda, New York, a small town along the Niagara River between Niagara Falls and Buffalo, police said. The victims included a […]

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