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Your car’s airbag might be a recall from over 10 years ago
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Burn ban starts Saturday for unincorporated Pierce County
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Beloved ‘beer mecca’ Brouwer’s Café in Fremont to close after 19 years
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Notable Seattle CEO Dan Price back with company after sexual assault claims dropped
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10-year-old dies after hit with stray bullet in Skyway apartment shooting
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SFD: Woman still missing after falling off boat into Lake Washington Monday night
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Boeing and its firefighters reach tentative agreement
The Boeing firefighter strike may be coming to an end after months of fruitless negotiations.
2 Tukwila teens charged with Costco parking lot murder
Prosecutors announced last week charges against two teens for the murder of Mingyuan Huang in a Tukwila parking lot back in January.
Hackers target Seattle Public Library system
As the Seattle Public Library was preparing to go offline for maintenance, it became aware of what it stated was a "ransomware event."
Seattle Police Department faces staffing shortages causing slower response times
Despite a very public push to recruit new officers, staffing challenges and response times have changed very little within SPD.
Will the minimum wage for delivery drivers in Seattle be lowered?
The Seattle City Council is expected to vote on a new ordinance that would repeal the recently-instituted mandatory minimum wage for delivery drivers.
United Airlines flight bound for Seattle catches fire before takeoff in Chicago
A flight from Chicago to Seattle was aborted Monday after an engine fire.
SeattleSports.com
Sounders allow late goal, settle for 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake
Albert Rusnák scores on a free kick, but the Seattle Sounders can't halt Real Salt Lake's unbeaten streak in a 1-1 tie.
Crawford hits walkoff sac fly, Mariners down Astros 2-1 in extras
Strong pitching, a Dom Canzone homer and J.P. Crawford's 10th-inning sac fly helps the Seattle Mariners beat the Astros 2-1.
Salk: Who Seattle Kraken can target in crucial offseason
Seattle Sports co-host Mike Salk analyzes the Seattle Kraken and two offseason additions the team could make to improve.
Seattle Mariners shake up lineup, debut Mitch Garver at catcher
Seattle Mariners' Mitch Garver is set to make his first start with the team at catcher on Wednesday against the Houston Astros.
NFC West Check-In: It’s a different offseason for 49ers QB Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy’s brief time in the NFL has been a bit of a whirlwind with him going from “Mr. Irrelevant” to fill-in starter for a contender as a rookie to a MVP finalist and Super Bowl quarterback last season.
Video: What does it look like when the Seattle Mariners play to their identity?
What does it look like when the Seattle Mariners play to their identity? What personality trait is helping this team most this season? Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton discussed that and what it means when this team is truly playing to the way they were built. What stands out about this teams identity at this […]
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Angela Poe Russell: It’s time to reimagine public restrooms
It’s the Great Restroom Debate. How do we create public restrooms everyone can feel comfortable using?
John and Jake: Where's the line when it comes to transgender children competing in sports?
Elizabeth Wilson's middle-school daughter took second place in the invitation-only Junior Olympic race for the 1600, but Wilson believes the first-place winner had an unfair advantage.
Ross: Living defensively has its limits when facing 'forever chemicals'
The trouble is that "living defensively" has its limits – as we heard when 3M lost control of its "forever chemicals."
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Poll says Washington state is in play for Trump, bad news for Biden, Ferguson
A new Washington state poll shows Donald Trump could win here. But more troublesome for Democrats? How voters view their policies.
Rantz: Wing Luke Museum staff stage walkout over fight against antisemitism
The antisemitic staff at Wing Luke Museum in Seattle walked out on the job because an exhibit condemned antisemitism.
Rantz Exclusive: Secretary of State says AG Bob Ferguson demanded he break law in vulgar tirade
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs says Attorney General Bob Ferguson demanded he break the law in a vulgar and angry tirade.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sullivan: Tussling with the future of the US Route 2 trestle
The US Route 2 trestle from Lake Stevens to Everett needs some TLC, and the state is looking for your input on its future.
Why were Washington ferries out of service this weekend?
It's been a tough Memorial Day weekend for those using Washington ferries as many travelers have been faced with cancellations.
The holiday weekend is here, but traffic still could slow drivers down
AAA notes that traveling by car is appealing for many during a holiday weekend because of the flexibility it provides. But it brings traffic.
MyNorthwest Weather
PNW doesn't get hurricanes but does get hurricane-force winds
The National Hurricane Center and NOAA recently released this season's hurricane outlook that begins on June 1.
From soggy to sunny: This week's Washington weather roller coaster
This week’s weather is expected to rebound to warmer and drier conditions, but not before yet one more period of wet weather.
Buehner: Will it rain (like always) during Memorial Day Weekend?
The Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start to the summer season, is upon us. As travelers hit the road, what kind of weather is in store?
MyNorthwest Politics
Rantz: Adrian Diaz out as Seattle Police Chief, will stay with department
Rumors are swirling amongst officers that Seattle Police chief Adrian Diaz is out after the mayor's office grew tired of "drama."
Will the minimum wage for delivery drivers in Seattle be lowered?
The Seattle City Council is expected to vote on a new ordinance that would repeal the recently-instituted mandatory minimum wage for delivery drivers.
Wing Luke Museum closes after employees walk out in protest of 'Hate' exhibit
About two dozen employees of Seattle's Wing Luke Museum staged a walkout Wednesday to protest an exhibit that was set to begin.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years in support of women's rights
Melinda French Gates said she will be donating $1B to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally.
Wing Luke Museum closes after employees walk out in protest of 'Hate' exhibit
About two dozen employees of Seattle's Wing Luke Museum staged a walkout Wednesday to protest an exhibit that was set to begin.
A moose killed a man in Alaska. Could it happen in Washington?
A 70-year-old man who was attempting to take photos of two newborn moose calves was killed by their mother, authorities said.
MyNorthwest History
All Over The Map: KIRO Newsradio's junior high/middle school fight song challenge
We're on a mission to collect recordings of as many Puget Sound area junior high school fight songs as possible to celebrate our alma maters.
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."
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.
National News
Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street's retreat
Shares retreated Thursday in Asia after U.S. stocks fell under the weight of higher yields in the bond market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average giving up more than 400 points. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 benchmark shed 1.3% to 38,054.13 and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong declined 1.4% to 18,217.83. The Shanghai Composite index gave […]
Jurors in Trump's hush money trial zero in on testimony of key witnesses as deliberations resume
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is to resume deliberations Thursday after asking to rehear potentially crucial testimony about the alleged hush money scheme at the heart of the history-making case. The 12-person jury deliberated for about 4 1/2 hours on Wednesday without reaching a verdict. Besides asking to […]
Disneyland performers' vote to unionize is certified by federal labor officials
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Character and parade performers at Disneyland in California are officially unionized. Federal labor officials said Wednesday that they’ve certified the results of a three-day election that took place earlier this month in Anaheim. Actors’ Equity Association will represent roughly 1,700 performers and assistants who help bring Disney’s popular characters to life […]
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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.
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.
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."