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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
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4 Snoqualmie businesses destroyed in fire, city asks for donations
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Layers of history revealed by ‘Street Trees of Seattle’
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Local students threaten lawsuit as school allegedly denies interfaith club
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AAA: Washington’s gas prices 3rd highest in the country
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Brace yourself for weeks of poor air quality in 2024, Seattle residents
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MyNorthwest News
FAA lifts 'ground stop' advisory for Alaska Airlines
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MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Bumbershoot producers unveil plans for new downtown Seattle arts venue
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MyNorthwest News
Suicide rates among student-athletes have doubled last 20 years
Suicide rates among student-athletes have doubled last 20 years, according to UW through a study published by the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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.
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.
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.
The Letter podcast debuts 2nd season on 1982 murders of 2 fathers
Season 2 of the podcast highlights generational questions about trauma and forgiveness stemming from the 1982 murders of two young fathers.
Google workers protesting company over $1.2 billion contract with Israel
The protest, made up of tech workers, is calling for Google to end work on Project Nimbus -- a cloud computing project for the Israeli government.
SeattleSports.com
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 starter Logan Gilbert is always searching for ways to improve his pitch arsenal. Manager: Mariners hitters starting to look at iPads less in dugout Two years ago, he reworked his slider. Last year, he developed a splitter. And this year, the 26-year-old right-hander added a cutter to his repertoire. “That was kind of […]
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.
Video: Brock Huard’s NFL Draft Profile: Mike Sainristil, Cornerback – Michigan
Today on Brock and Salk, Brock Huard looked at a potential fit for the Seattle Seahawks in the upcoming NFL Draft. Why does Brock think Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat might be a defensive fit for the Seahawks? What else could he bring to the defense other than DT depth? Watch his breakdown of him here […]
Brock Huard’s Seahawks Draft Profile: Michigan CB with WR skills
Brock Huard examines Michigan CB Mike Sainristil, an NFL draft prospect who has something in common with ex-Seattle Seahawks star Richard Sherman.
Salk: The perfect fit for Seahawks in draft isn’t who you think
O-line, defensive tackle and QB all make sense for the Seattle Seahawks to draft at No. 16. So why is Mike Salk all-in on edge Jared Verse?
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.
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.
Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most
MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies. Street lights blinked on and the planets came into view, as the moon shrouded the sun for a few minutes across […]
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
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.
From mill town to top-ranked living destination: Washington city stands out
Once a mill town, Camas, Washington, has earned accolades as one of the premier places to reside in the United States.
MyNorthwest History
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.
City of Seattle sends Cold War artifact to the dump
A Cold War tower and siren disappeared from its perch in a park in North Seattle last month. People want to know where they went.
National News
Appeals court leaves temporary hold on New Jersey's county line primary ballot design in place
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday affirmed a lower court’s decision to order New Jersey Democrats scrap a ballot design widely viewed as helping candidates with establishment backing. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals considered a slimmed-down appeal brought by the Camden County Democrats after the county clerks — the officials charged […]
Tip leads to arrest in cold case killing of off-duty DC police officer in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore prosecutors on Wednesday announced the arrest of a man in the cold case homicide of an off-duty Washington, D.C., police officer in 2017. The officer, Sgt. Tony Anthony Mason Jr., was shot to death while sitting in a parked car with a woman he had been dating, according to police. She […]
Report of gunshot prompts lockdown at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Security officers were conducting a door-to-door sweep Wednesday at a North Dakota Air Force base after a report of a gunshot prompted a lockdown. The Grand Forks Air Force Base said in a social media post that security at the base received a report of a single gunshot near the […]
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