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Remembering Enumclaw’s Doolittle Raider Edward Saylor
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Two months of discolored water at Tacoma school lead to frustrated faculty and parents
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UW football player faces arraignment after charged with raping two women
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Seattle police kill man suspected of committing crimes against children, officer injured
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Whistleblower: Boeing involved in ‘criminal cover-up’
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Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
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Antisemitic instances up 800% nationally, 300% in Washington
ADL reported there has been more than an 800% increase in antisemitic incidents across the country over the last decade.
4 Snoqualmie businesses destroyed in fire, city asks for donations
The SnoValley Chamber is asking for donations after four Snoqualmie businesses were completely destroyed in a fire on Sunday.
Bumbershoot producers unveil plans for new downtown Seattle arts venue
The brains behind the Bumbershoot Festival will launch a new arts venue in downtown Seattle at the old Bed, Bath, and Beyond.
FAA lifts 'ground stop' advisory for Alaska Airlines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a "ground stop " advisory for Alaska Airlines, Reuters reported Wednesday.
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.
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.
SeattleSports.com
Rockies, the Mariners’ next opponent, place key player on IL
The Colorado Rockies placed Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain to Wednesday night’s game against the Phillies.
By the Numbers: Mariners pitching staff has righted the ship
After a rough start, the Seattle Mariners' talented pitching staff has been dominant over the past week. Here's a look at the numbers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Brace yourself for weeks of poor air quality in 2024, Seattle residents
Unfortunately, bad air quality will plague the Seattle area for three weeks this year. And the trend is projected to get worse.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
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.
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.
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
Bumbershoot producers unveil plans for new downtown Seattle arts venue
The brains behind the Bumbershoot Festival will launch a new arts venue in downtown Seattle at the old Bed, Bath, and Beyond.
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."
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.
MyNorthwest History
Layers of history revealed by 'Street Trees of Seattle'
This new book is “Street Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide” by writer and artist Taha Ebrahimi.
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)
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.
National News
Law enforcement officials in 4 states report temporary 911 outages
Law enforcement agencies in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas reported temporary outages to 911 services before saying hours later that services had been restored. It was not immediately clear what caused the outages or whether they were related. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety said in statement posted on social media Wednesday night […]
Stock market today: World shares are mixed after a tech-led retreat on Wall Street
World shares were mixed on Thursday after sinking technology stocks sent Wall Street lower again. Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1% to 17,756.81 while the CAC 40 in Paris added 0.4% to 8,010.04. In London, the FTSE 100 edged 0.1% higher, to 7,857.46. The future for the S&P 500 was up 0.3% while that for the Dow […]
Takeaways from this week's reports on the deadly 2023 Maui fire that destroyed Lahaina
HONOLULU (AP) — More than half a year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century burned through a historic Maui town, officials are still trying to determine exactly what went wrong and how to prevent similar catastrophes in the future. But two reports released this week are filling in some of the […]
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