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AAA: Washington is one of the worst states for distracted driving
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Police make arrest in shooting of Tacoma boxing legend following nationwide manhunt
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Byrd Barr Place providing A/C units to qualifying low-income families
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Teen driver arrested after allegedly tearing through crowded Auburn park, hitting woman
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Trump tried to ‘corrupt’ the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets underway
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As homelessness rises, Supreme Court takes Oregon case, to decide on sleeping bans
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Kroger, Albertsons alter their merger plans, include Haggen in new deal
Kroger and Albertsons said Monday they will sell more stores to quell the federal government's concerns about their proposed merger.
Corrections Guild 'extremely fearful' as more weapons infiltrate Kent jail
Corrections officers have expressed their concern and frustration after discovering multiple weapons within the Kent jail over the last couple of weeks.
Deadly crash in Central Tacoma has residents worried about safety of intersection
There was a Tacoma crash overnight. Now one man is dead, and Tacoma police say another man will be facing vehicular homicide charges.
Semi Bird wins endorsement for governor from state GOP
Republican candidate for governor Semi Bird has won the endorsement of the GOP state convention on Saturday.
International students remain in quarantine in King County hotel after measles exposure
A group of over a dozen international students from Africa are in quarantine in a King County hotel after they were exposed to measles.
Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announces plan to retire in 2025
Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announced his plan Friday to retire in June 2025. He has held the position since 2016.
SeattleSports.com
Salk: Richard Sherman missed the mark about Seahawks’ changes
Mike Salk weights in on the reaction of former star Richard Sherman to the Seattle Seahawks making some changes to their building.
Brock’s Seahawks Draft Profile: A power-speed force on the edge
Former NFL quarterback Brock Huard looks at Florida State defensive end Jared Verse as an NFL Draft fit for the Seattle Seahawks.
Video: Three Guards in the NFL Draft that are great fits for the Seahawks
Who are the three Guards in the NFL Draft that Dave Wyman thinks are great fits for the Seattle Seahawks? Why does he think they might even be worth the pick at #16? He explained that on Wyman and Bob earlier and just who fits the best with this Seahawks organization. What traits makes these […]
Passan: Why Mariners didn’t trade their young pitchers
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan explained why the Seattle Mariners likely won't ever get proper trade value for their talented, young pitchers.
Kraken GM leaves open possibility of changes after missing playoffs
Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis said Monday evaluations are still ongoing about whether there will be changes with coach Dave Hakstol or any of the coaching staff after the third-year franchise missed the playoffs.
After cutting Russell Wilson, Broncos add another QB named Wilson
Months after Denver cut Russell Wilson, the Broncos have reportedly made a trade with the New York Jets for QB Zach Wilson.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Spike O'Neill: Why Seattle's new art space won't work
I can't help but think about the announcement of the new art space designated to inhabit the old Bed Bath and Beyond in downtown Seattle.
Video of man getting knocked out, robbed in Seattle goes viral; Gee and Ursula respond
A disturbing video has gone viral of a man getting knocked out and robbed by a small group of people on Capitol Hill Sunday.
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.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: United States Supreme Court could save Seattle from homeless crisis
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a major case around homeless camping bans. It could finally end the progressive policy grip on Seattle.
Rantz: Are the pro-Hamas, Columbia University protesters the new Black Lives Matter radicals?
The Columbia University student protesters is following the same script that made the Black Lives Matter movement do destructive.
Rantz: Shh! You're not supposed to admit Seattle is getting bathrooms for homeless
Why is Seattle media downplaying bathrooms for the homeless? They want public funding, so they want you thinking you'll use them.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
I-90 reopens after a closure due to an emergency tree removal
I-90 reopened after needing to close Friday afternoon due to an emergency tree removal, the Washington State of Transportation said Friday.
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.
MyNorthwest Weather
Buehner: This week's weather includes meteor showers, a pink moon, near-70 degree days
The Lyrid meteor shower that peaked over the past weekend but will continue Monday night before fading as April ends.
Buehner: What led to Washington drought as wildfires, rainbows on the horizon
DOE declared a Washington drought emergency. History shows below-average precipitation years often create more wildfires and wildfire smoke.
Buehner: Puget Sound Convergence Zone brings sunshine, showers, rainbows
Spring is here and with it comes the mix of sunny days and days with showers. Spring is also the peak time for the Puget Sound Convergence Zone.
MyNorthwest Politics
Semi Bird wins endorsement for governor from state GOP
Republican candidate for governor Semi Bird has won the endorsement of the GOP state convention on Saturday.
Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announces plan to retire in 2025
Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announced his plan Friday to retire in June 2025. He has held the position since 2016.
Rep. Adam Smith: Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan 'have waited way too long' for U.S. aid
In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a key foreign aid package affecting funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Friday.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Colleen O'Brien: Seattle's new walkability maps
If you've ever vacationed in a city where you are within a 15-minute walk of whatever you may need, then you know how awesome it can feel.
Weekend revelry roundup: Record Day, Tay-Tay laser show, riding the bulls
A big weekend is on the way, and there will be a plethora of events to choose from, from laser shows to bull riding.
Butler: Pearl Jam's Dark Matter among the band's 'best, most cohesive records'
Vedder thinks "Dark Matter" is Pearl Jam's best work. You may or may not agree, but it's certainly one of their best and most cohesive records.
MyNorthwest History
Echoes of Eastside rail history with Sound Transit preparing to get underway
As Sound Transit inaugurates commuter trains between Bellevue and Redmond, when was the last time passenger rail service was offered on the Eastside?
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)
National News
'Catch-and-kill' to be described to jurors as testimony resumes in hush money trial of Donald Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — A longtime tabloid publisher was expected Tuesday to tell jurors about his efforts to help Donald Trump stifle unflattering stories during the 2016 campaign as testimony resumes in the historic hush money trial of the former president. David Pecker, the former National Enquirer publisher who prosecutors say worked with Trump and […]
Arizona judge declares mistrial in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona judge declared a mistrial Monday in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a Mexican man on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border. The decision came after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision after more than two full days of deliberation in trial of George Alan Kelly, […]
Trial opens for former Virginia hospital medical director accused of sexual abuse of ex-patients
NEW KENT, Va. (AP) — The former longtime medical director of a Virginia hospital that serves vulnerable children used physical examinations as a “ruse” to sexually abuse two teenage patients, a prosecutor said Monday, while the physician’s attorney “adamantly” denied any inappropriate conduct. The trial of Daniel N. Davidow of Richmond, who for decades served […]
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