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Search for shooter continues after woman shot dead while driving in Spanaway
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Nintendo to lay off 86 Redmond employees this spring
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Sullivan: I-5 overpass at 145th in Seattle to close
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Paul Holden: Opening Day reminds us why we love baseball so much
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Lottery jackpots update: Powerball prize jumps again after $1.1B Mega Millions win
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King County’s plan to close youth detention center met with fierce backlash
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4-year-old Everett boy missing, police worried he's in danger
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MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Luxury tiny homes creating a stir in Washington home market
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MyNorthwest News
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.
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.
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in 2000, has died.
Protests at Amazon HQ object to use of fossil fuels in Oregon
A protest Wednesday morning at Amazon headquarters pitted activists, objecting to the use of fossil fuels, against company employees trying to get to work.
Road rage on SR167 ends in gunfire, troopers search for suspect
A driver on State Route 167 near Renton opened fired at another driver next to him after an argument between the two, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) said.
High school football coach resigns after leading tackling drills without pads
A head football coach in the Shelton School District has resigned following students practice tackling drills without pads under his watch.
SeattleSports.com
Salk: Scars remain as Mariners return, but hope isn’t far away
As the Seattle Mariners return for 2024, Seattle Sports' Mike Salk writes about seasons, scars, frustration, hope and baseball.
Video: Do the Seattle Seahawks need to trade back in the NFL Draft this year?
Do the Seattle Seahawks need to trade back in the NFL Draft this year? With no 2nd round pick, does it make sense for them to move out of the 1st round? Could any QB entice them to stay in the 1st round? Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton discuss that and what it might mean […]
Dontrelle Willis: Mariners’ rotation provides ‘quality every single day’
Dontrelle Willis, a former MLB pitcher and current analyst for FOX Sports, gives his Seattle Mariners insight ahead of opening day.
Video: Can this Seattle Mariners team make a playoff push this season? Bob’s Baseball Breakdown
Bob Stelton of Seattle Sports’ Wyman and Bob breaks down the state of the Seattle Mariners. With Spring Training in the rear view mirror, what did he see this offseason and spring? This week, Bob answers: – What stood out in Spring Training? – Which M’s surprised him in Spring Training? – Which player has […]
Brock’s Seahawks Draft Profile: ‘Twitched up’ LB fills a need
Next up in Brock Huard's Seattle Seahawks draft profiles is a very intriguing defender in North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson.
Latest Mariners commercial teams Julio up with a franchise icon
Add a new duo to the list of great pairings in Seattle Mariners commercials, with All-Star outfielder Julio Rodríguez joined by a team icon.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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 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.
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
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.
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.
Rantz: On crime, Bob Ferguson campaign made its first massive blunder
The Bob Ferguson campaign wants you thinking his top priority is crime. His entire political history says otherwise.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
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.
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
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.
5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Oregon coast
A series of small earthquakes struck off the Oregon coast Tuesday evening.
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
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.
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.
Harrell's office announces Seattle preschool slots for thousands of kids
Thousands more families will have the chance to start their children's Seattle preschool education earlier, thanks to a program launching.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
No more freebies: Costco cracks down on food court access
Costco is reportedly restricting food court access in the latest move to ensure only paying members enjoy the retail giant's in-store prices and products.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is blooming early this year
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a vibrant spring celebration, attracting visitors with its spectacular display of tulips and daffodils. The festival for 2024 is scheduled to run from April 1 to April 30.
Space Needle will go dark for Earth Hour Saturday, encouraging climate action
The iconic landmark is joining others in going dark to bring awareness to climate change. It's part of WWF's campaign to help the planet.
MyNorthwest History
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.
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.
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
Barges are bringing cranes to Baltimore to help remove bridge wreckage and open shipping route
BALTIMORE (AP) — Massive barges carrying cranes streamed toward Baltimore on Thursday to begin the challenging work of removing twisted metal and concrete in an attempt to open a key shipping route blocked by the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. U.S. Coast Guard officials said Wednesday night that the barges were on their […]
Russia vetoes UN resolution, abolishing monitoring of UN sanctions against North Korea by UN experts
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution on Thursday, effectively abolishing the monitoring of U.N. sanctions against North Korea by a panel of U.N. experts. The Security Council resolution sponsored by the United States would have extended the mandate of the panel for a year, but Russia’s veto will halt its operations. The […]
Dethroned crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for defrauding FTX investors
NEW YORK (AP) — Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried, facing the potential of decades in prison, waited to hear his fate Thursday as a sentencing proceeding began in a New York court to assess the penalty for his role in the 2022 collapse of FTX, once one of the world’s most popular platforms for trading […]
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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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