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Frank Sumrall

Nintendo to lay off 86 Redmond employees this spring

Nintendo of America is laying off 86 contract workers in Redmond, beginning May 25, due to company reorganization.

Everett boy missing...

Sam Campbell

4-year-old Everett boy missing, police worried he's in danger

Police and Search and Rescue crews are looking for a missing four-year-old boy they suspect could be in danger.

Image: The awnings of a store advertise the sale of lottery tickets, including Mega Millions and Po...

Steve Coogan

Lottery jackpots update: Powerball prize jumps again after $1.1B Mega Millions win

A lottery jackpots update: The Powerball prize reached an estimated $935 million ahead of Saturday night's drawing.

Photo: The Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center....

James Lynch

King County's plan to close youth detention center met with fierce backlash

The King County Law and Justice Committee received a final report on Executive Dow Constantine's plan to close a youth detention center.

Image: A cargo ship is stuck under the part of the structure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after ...

Associated Press

Authorities identify 2 bodies recovered at site of Baltimore bridge collapse

A major bridge in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it early Tuesday, and several vehicles fell into the river below.

Photo: Mountaineer Jim Whittaker has died at 95....

Gene Johnson, The Associated Press

Lou Whittaker, among the most famous American mountaineers, has died at age 95

Lou Whittaker, a legendary American mountaineer who helped lead ascents of Mount Everest, K2 and Denali, has died at age 95.

SeattleSports.com

UW Huskies athletic director Pat Chun...

The Associated Press

New UW Huskies AD Pat Chun: Washington where he’s ‘supposed to be’

Pat Chun was officially introduced as the next athletic director at Washington after serving in that role rival Washington State.

Seattle Seahawks NFL Draft Jackson Powers-Johnson...

Brandon Gustafson

Brock’s Seahawks Draft Profiles: ‘The best center’ in the 2024 class

If the Seattle Seahawks want to boost their offensive line, Brock Huard wouldn't mind if they draft Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson.

Seattle Mariners lineup Julio Rodríguez...

Brent Stecker

See the first Mariners lineup of 2024 for opening day vs Red Sox

The Seattle Mariners' batting order for opening day of the 2024 MLB season against Boston showcases an improved amount of length.

baseball movie Kevin Costner Field of Dreams...

Brent Stecker

Top 10: Who are the best baseball movie actors of all-time?

To determine the top 10 actors of baseball movie history, we limit the list to those who acted in as least two baseball movies.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: Nelson Cruz reflects on his time with the Seattle Mariners on Brock & Salk

‘The Boomstick’ Nelson Cruz joined the Brock & Salk Show on Seattle Sports before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Seattle Mariners 2024 season opener at T-Mobile Park. Cruz discussed his time with the Mariners, what retirement is like, and whether or not he would bring out the boomstick one more time before […]

Seattle Mariners roster J.P. Crawford...

Brent Stecker

Seattle Mariners announce opening day 26-man roster

The Seattle Mariners have announced their 26-man roster for opening day of the 2024 season as well as players starting on the IL.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

Photo: In this Aug. 9, 2018, photo, traffic passes along a north Seattle area known for prostitutio...

Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Diddy's sex trafficking allegations bring up complex issue

The raid on Sean "Diddy" Combs' home related to trafficking happened four months after his ex Cassie Ventura, filed a lawsuit against him.

(Jack & Spike in a digital exclusive on the Baltimore bridge collapse)...

Bill Kaczaraba

Jack and Spike: A Baltimorean's view on the Key Bridge collapse

It's a major catastrophe over 3,000 miles away but to one member of The Jack & Spike Show, the Key Bridge collapse hit close to home.

Small silly specific personal goals...

Jack Stine

Stine: Small, silly, specific, highly personal goals are needed in this life

Human beings need goals. Small, silly, specific, highly personal goals that are only for their own enjoyment.

KTTH Opinion

Image: The Stevens County Sheriff's Office says it recently received an odd call from a Sasquatch h...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Sheriff's office asked legality of hunting Sasquatch in Stevens County

A Sasquatch hunter had an interesting question for the Stevens County sheriff. Is it legal to hunt Sasquatch?

Image: Children bike past Wilson Elementary in Spokane....

Jason Rantz

Rantz: 'Racist' Spokane elementary school's 'slaves and hobos' ignites controversy

After a teacher told students they could dress as "slaves and hobos" for an event, the Spokane NAACP cried foul.

permanent supportive housing...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: You're being lied to about permanent supportive housing in Redmond

Redmond residents rightly push back against permanent supportive housing as a solution for the homeless, as Seattle media get in the way.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

Photo: WSDOT crews pump concrete at new Veterans Drive tunnel....

Nate Connors

Late night I-5 closures coming up this week as WSDOT works on new tunnel

Contractors WSDOT are prepping for work on the new Veterans Drive Tunnel beneath I-5, adjacent to State Route 516.

Image: A Pierce Transit Stream Bus can be seen in Pierce County....

Micki Gamez

South Sound travelers may opt for transit after major service change

It's been seven years since Pierce Transit announced a major service change. The change means more access to Tacoma and the region.

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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Driving with headphones, windshield obstructions in Washington

It's another episode of "rules of the road," I'm tackling two driving questions: Using headphones or windshield obstructions while driving.

MyNorthwest Weather

studded tires...

Ted Buehner

Time for Washington to remove studded tires ahead of March 31 deadline

WSDOT said studded tires damage pavement on roads, costing taxpayers additional road repair and maintenance costs.

earthquake oregon coast...

Lisa Brooks

5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Oregon coast

A series of small earthquakes struck off the Oregon coast Tuesday evening.

rain mariners opening day...

Ted Buehner

Rain expected Tues. through Thurs., wet conditions for Mariners' opening day

With the ongoing wet weather on Thursday, the stadium roof will likely be closed, but drier conditions are expected for the rest of the four-game series.

MyNorthwest Politics

Photo: The Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center....

James Lynch

King County's plan to close youth detention center met with fierce backlash

The King County Law and Justice Committee received a final report on Executive Dow Constantine's plan to close a youth detention center.

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Frank Sumrall

Drones will be used to combat graffiti after Inslee signed new bill

State transportation officials have been authorized to use drones to address graffiti vandalism after Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1989 into law.

Troyer Sheriff...

Frank Sumrall

Pierce County: Sheriff Ed Troyer is not running for reelection

Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer will not seek re-election, the sheriff's department confirmed.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

opening day baseball...

Paul Holden

Paul Holden: Opening Day reminds us why we love baseball so much

I spoke with baseball writer Joe Posnanski ahead of Opening Day and asked one simple question: Why do we love baseball?

Image: The awnings of a store advertise the sale of lottery tickets, including Mega Millions and Po...

Steve Coogan

Lottery jackpots update: Powerball prize jumps again after $1.1B Mega Millions win

A lottery jackpots update: The Powerball prize reached an estimated $935 million ahead of Saturday night's drawing.

Luxury tiny homes...

Bill Kaczaraba

Luxury tiny homes creating a stir in Washington home market

A new trend is emerging in Washington: luxury tiny homes.

MyNorthwest History

Image: Everett Parks & Facilities is seeking permission from the Everett Historical Commission to d...

Feliks Banel

Historical commission hits pause on razing Everett's Clark Park gazebo

At a meeting, the Everett Historical Commission once again weighed a request from the city for permission to demolish a historic gazebo.

Facebook Seattle Vintage...

Feliks Banel

Local history buffs beat hackers and regain control of Seattle Vintage

The popular local history Facebook group Seattle Vintage was hacked and taken over by malicious actors two weeks ago.

bridge collapse...

Feliks Banel

Baltimore bridge collapse reminds Washingtonians of past disasters

A container ship rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing the bridge to crumble into the river below.

National News

Associated Press

Law enforcement executed search warrants at Atlantic City mayor's home, attorney says

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A lawyer for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said law enforcement officers visited the mayor’s home Thursday morning to execute search warrants, but would not reveal further information, including whether anyone was taken into custody. Edwin Jacobs confirmed that officers went to Small’s home with search warrants, but would not […]

Associated Press

Massachusetts joins with NCAA, sports teams to tackle gambling among young people

BOSTON (AP) — Top Massachusetts officials joined with NCAA President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday to announce a new initiative aimed at tackling the public health harms associated with sports gambling among young people. Baker said those harms extend not just to young people making bets, but to student athletes coming under […]

Associated Press

Older Florida couple found slain in their home; police believe killer stole their car

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida police are seeking the public’s help in finding a car stolen from an older couple who were found shot to death in their home. Fort Lauderdale Police on Thursday reissued an all-points bulletin for a red 2014 Ford Fusion that belonged to Major Melvin, 89, and his 87-year-old wife, […]

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Kitsap Credit Union...

Mike Salk

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.

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Mike Salk

This checking account is better than gold

My journey led me to Kitsap Credit Union, a not-for-profit, forward-thinking financial co-op that’s been serving its members since 1934.