THE LATEST
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Swiftie alert: Puyallup to celebrate next era of Taylor Swift
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Local students threaten lawsuit as school allegedly denies interfaith club
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Washington remains in the grips of drought, will stay there
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Rantz: Is crime truly declining? Axios editorial is little more than Democrat politicking
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Gee and Ursula: Did pro-Palestinian protesters lose supporters by blocking traffic?
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Toxic ‘fake Botox’ case linked to Washington
QUESTION OF THE DAY
MyNorthwest News
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.
67 underfed dogs found on Mason County property leads to owner's arrest
A Mason County woman was placed under arrest on animal cruelty charges after a neighbor reported her dogs looked malnourished and underfed.
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.
Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed.
Washington rescue dogs graduate as skilled K9s
Jails in Washington are getting some four-legged help rooting out fentanyl and other potentially deadly drugs.
SeattleSports.com
Blowers: The key to Mariners 2B Jorge Polanco’s turnaround
ROOT Sports analyst Mike Blowers shares his thoughts on Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco's recent turnaround at the plate.
Why rankings don’t matter for UW’s Odunze, other top WRs
CBS draft analyst Josh Edwards discusses where UW Huskies' Rome Odunze ranks among the top wide receivers in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Video: How valuable is Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf in the current market?
How valuable is Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf in the current market? With how other contract situations are going, is having a target like DK under the contract he has an advantage for Seattle? Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton discussed that and what it means for this team as they continue to build in free […]
Punter Jon Ryan signs 1-day contract to retire with Seahawks
Jon Ryan, a memorable member of the Seattle Seahawks' Legion of Boom-era teams, received the chance to hang up his cleats in navy and action green.
Seattle Mariners’ AL West rivals are also off to concerning starts
ESPN's Jeff Passan dove into the issues the Seattle Mariners' top AL West competition are facing on Seattle Sports' Brock and Salk.
Video: Jeff Passan on what to make of Mariners OF Julio Rodriguez’s struggles this season
What does Jeff Passan think about the Seattle Mariners OF Julio Rodriguez’s struggles this season? Are people overreacting to the start of the season? He joined Brock Huard and Mike Salk to talk about that and what it means for this team going forward. Can they lean on their young superstar to perform in big […]
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
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)
Mayfield: Love always has a place to go, even in grief
It has been eight years and several days since our son Tommy died. He was just 2 1/2 years old when he passed away.
KTTH Opinion
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.
Rantz: Homeless addicts the real reason for Seattle Public Library closures
What's really behind the Seattle Public Library closures? Homeless drug addicts causing security issues. But media blames "staffing."
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
It's not the whole enchilada, but light rail to roll on Eastside this month
Light rail service on the Eastside begins later this month. The eight stations are ready to roll. Test trains are running on the tracks.
MyNorthwest Weather
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 […]
Week in weather: Solar eclipse passes; water supply a concern with low snowpack
This week leads off with a rare partial solar eclipse in Washington, with temperatures warming up mid-week.
MyNorthwest Politics
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.
Washington official dismisses concerns Joe Biden may be left off election ballot
The Washington Secretary of State's office is brushing off concerns President Joe Biden won't be on the state's general election ballot.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
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.
Weekend revelry roundup: Spring fairs, bar hops and plant sales
There are lots of cool things to do in the great Seattle area this weekend. We have a great list of events.
Is living in the moment causing debt? Tips to curb 'funflation'
Just as Americans are getting into spring break and ready to revel in summer activities comes a warning about going into debt.
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
Four people shot -- one fatally -- in the Bronx by shooters on scooters
NEW YORK (AP) — Four people were shot — one fatally — on a street corner in the Bronx Tuesday evening by shooters riding on scooters, police said. About 10 shots were fired after two scooters pulled up to the intersection after 6 p.m. and passengers on the back of each pulled out guns, Assistant […]
Voting technology company settles lawsuit against far-right news outlet over 2020 election claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — A voting technology company targeted by bogus fraud claims related to the 2020 presidential election settled a defamation lawsuit Tuesday against a conservative news outlet. The settlement between Florida-based Smartmatic and One America News Network is the latest development in a larger legal pushback by voting equipment companies that became ensnared in […]
NPR suspends editor who criticized his employer for what he calls an unquestioned liberal worldview
NEW YORK (AP) — National Public Radio has suspended a veteran editor who wrote an outside essay criticizing his employer for, in his view, journalism that reflects a liberal viewpoint with little tolerance for contrary opinions. Uri Berliner, a senior editor on NPR’s business desk, was suspended five days without pay, according to an article […]
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Discover MoPOP's new exhibit: 'Massive: The Power of Pop Culture'
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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.