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MyNorthwest News

Image: An accident on Interstate 5 North in Arlington involving multiple vehicles blocked all lanes...

Julia Dallas

WSP reports deadly rollover crash after I-5 north closed for hours

All lanes on I-5 north near Arlington are now open after a deadly rollover crash closed the freeway, according to WSDOT.

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Sam Campbell

In Plain Sight: How controversial nonprofit We Heart Seattle uncovered human remains

We Heart Seattle's initial cleanup of a city park was interrupted by a grim discovery when their volunteers found decaying human remains.

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Kate Stone

Seattle Police Officers' Guild reaches tentative contract agreement with city

After years of bitter back and forth between the union representing Seattle police officers and the city, a new contract may be on the horizon, with major potential impacts for both sides. The approximately 900 SPD officers represented by the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild (SPOG) have been working without a contract for nearly three years […]

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Bill Kaczaraba

Houseboat sinks in Lake Union, environmental impact should be minimal

A houseboat met a watery fate on Lake Union this past Saturday afternoon, leaving behind a trail of 30 to 50 gallons of diesel fuel.

Image: A screenshot of Seattle Police Department bodycam footage on Jan. 23, 2023, the night Jaahna...

Sam Campbell

Closed-door hearing for SPD officer caught laughing after Kandula's death delayed

A hearing where Seattle Police Department officer Daniel Auderer would have pleaded his case to leadership has been delayed.

Image: Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott from Washington speaks during a House Ways and Mea...

Steve Coogan

Ex-US Rep. McDermott says he found what he fought for when he went abroad

Former Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, 87, has detailed his move to the village of Civrac-en-Médoc, France.

SeattleSports.com

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The Associated Press

Shane Wright scores in Kraken return as Seattle beats Sharks 4-2

Former first-round NHL Draft pick Shane Wright scored in his return to the Seattle Kraken, who beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Monday night.

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The Associated Press

Canzone homers, Julio thrills in field as Mariners beat Guardians 5-4

Dominic Canzone hit a three-run homer and Julio Rodríguez thrilled the crowd with a pair of highlight-reel catches as the Seattle Mariners beat the Guardians 5-4.

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The Associated Press

Texas Rangers All-Star 3B Josh Jung fractures right wrist

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung fractured his right wrist on a strange strike in the ninth inning of Monday night’s 9-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

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The Associated Press

Houston Astros’ Ronel Blanco throws first no-hitter of 2024

In a span of seven days, Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco welcomed a new daughter, made his first opening day roster and then threw a no-hitter.

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The Associated Press

Top-seeded WSU Cougars fall in WBIT semifinals to Illinois 81-58

Makira Cook scored 16 of her 20 points in the first half as fourth-seeded Illinois beat top-seeded WSU Cougars 81-58 in the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament semifinals.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: Where does Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. fit in the NFL Draft landscape?

Where does University of Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. fit in the NFL Draft landscape? Could he be a Top 15 pick after the Pro Day he had last week? Bob Stelton and Dave Wyman discussed that and just where they see him fitting in the current state of the NFL. What team makes the […]

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Dave Ross

Ross: Tracking employees' vital signs at work via privacy pods, what could go wrong?

I saw a Bloomberg story about the latest innovation to reduce your stress level at work: Privacy pods.

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Paul Holden

Sunshine and butterflies: Baseball's Opening Day

It's Opening Day of the Major League Baseball Season and hope springs eternal.

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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Despite what you’ve heard, the new Seattle city council isn’t failing…yet

The left-wing activists and chattering classes have already decided the new Seattle City Council is a failure.

KTTH Opinion

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

Jason Rantz

Rantz: After pushing to decriminalize, Bob Ferguson says he wants to tackle drug OD crisis

The Bob Ferguson drug plan is nothing more than political flip flopping. He now wants to fix a crisis he created as he runs for governor.

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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?

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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.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

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Nate Connors

Plan ahead as Revive I-5 could make it tough getting to Mariners games

This weekend, Revive I-5 between Seattle and Tukwila continues and crews prepare for long-term road closures in Shoreline.

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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Major disruptions to impact drivers who use I-5 overpass at 145th Street

The North 145th Street overpass of I-5, right there at the new light rail station, is about to close for seven months.

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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.

MyNorthwest Weather

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Ted Buehner

Buehner: More 'sunny, unseasonably warm' spring weather through Tuesday

In the meantime, more sunny and unseasonably warm early spring weather is in store through Tuesday this week.

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Ted Buehner

Washington drivers need to remove studded tires as March 31 deadline arrives

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

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Ted Buehner

Expect good Easter weekend weather for egg hunts, chilly evening Mariners games

Both Saturday and Sunday of Easter weekend will feature temperatures warming to around 60 degrees across much of Western Washington.

MyNorthwest Politics

Image: Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott from Washington speaks during a House Ways and Mea...

Steve Coogan

Ex-US Rep. McDermott says he found what he fought for when he went abroad

Former Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, 87, has detailed his move to the village of Civrac-en-Médoc, France.

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Julia Dallas

Are potatoes vegetables or grains? Sen. Cantwell joins lawmakers in debate

Potatoes could soon have more in common with rice than carrots as the USDA looks into reclassifying the vegetable as a grain.

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Kate Stone

Inslee signs natural gas bill into law, critics say it comes at expense of customers

A controversial natural gas bill is now law. But the heated debate over how we warm our homes is far from over.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

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Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

Cougar spotted in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood

Despite their notorious stealth, a wildlife photographer spotted a cougar by accident Friday evening in Seattle.

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Steve Coogan

Lottery jackpots update: Powerball prize jumps again after Saturday saw no winner

A lottery jackpots update: The Powerball prize reached an estimated $975 million ahead of Monday night's drawing.

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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle International Film Festival kicks off its 50th Anniversary with “Thelma”

The curtain rises in just over a month on the 50th Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), and cinephiles are buzzing with excitement.

MyNorthwest History

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Feliks Banel

When 'Almost Live!' knocked down the Space Needle for April Fool’s Day

A look back at the story of the April Fool’s 1989 Space Needle collapse hoax, as told in “Almost Live!” host John Keister’s own words.

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Feliks Banel

Boeing slogan – if it’s not history, it’s a mystery

It’s also a slogan that’s been twisted around lately to express a meaning which is the opposite of what its original iteration had proudly proclaimed.

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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.

National News

Associated Press

First vessel uses alternate channel to bypass wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site

BALTIMORE (AP) — A tugboat pushing a fuel barge was the first vessel to use an alternate channel to bypass the wreckage of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which had blocked traffic along the vital port’s main shipping channel. The barge supplying jet fuel to the Department of Defense left late Monday and was […]

Associated Press

Freight railroads must keep 2-person crews, according to new federal rule

Major freight railroads will have to maintain two-person crews on most routes under a new federal rule that was finalized Tuesday. The Transportation Department’s Federal Railroad Administration released the details of the rule Tuesday morning, after working on it for the past two years. There has been intense focus on railroad safety since the fiery […]

Associated Press

World Central Kitchen charity halts Gaza operations after Israeli strike kills 7 workers

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen, leading the charity to suspend delivery Tuesday of vital food aid to Gaza, where Israel’s offensive has pushed hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to the brink of starvation. Cyprus, which has played a key role in trying to […]

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Ensuring pet safety on the road with Saving Great Animals, Carter Subaru

Saving Great Animals, along with Carter Subaru, outlined valuable tips to ensure four-legged family members are secure during car rides.

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Discover MoPOP's new exhibit: 'Massive: The Power of Pop Culture'

The Museum of Pop Culture invites you to experience pop culture like never before with its new exhibition "Massive: The Power of Pop Culture."

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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.