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‘My dog identifies as a person:’ Excuses pile up as WSP increases HOV patrols
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Boeing slogan – if it’s not history, it’s a mystery
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Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
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Woman sues Delta Air Lines after sexually assaulted on flight by employee
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Spokane high school students save track coach’s life after his heart stops
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MyNorthwest News
Expect good Easter weekend weather for egg hunts, chilly evening Mariners games
Both Saturday and Sunday of Easter weekend will feature temperatures warming to around 60 degrees across much of Western Washington.
Seattle tourism dollars break records following All-Star Week, Taylor Swift
It was a record-setting year for dollars flowing into Seattle from tourists.
Carnation frustrated with Seattle again after 8th false emergency alarm induces widespread panic
Carnation citizens have faced a series of panic-inducing alarms after SPU's system for the Tolt Dam falsely sounded eight times.
Ways to deal with Seattle grocery store sticker shock
Seattle grocery store sticker shock continues to play havoc on locals, but there are ways to counter high prices.
Infamous ‘Belltown Hellcat’ social media influencer charged with reckless driving
The social media influencer has been accused of driving 107 miles per hour through Belltown in a Dodge Hellcat.
KIRO Newsradio anchors receive Gracie Awards for outstanding work
Heather Bosch and Lisa Brooks, anchors at KIRO Newsradio, have been honored by the Alliance for Women in Media with prestigious Gracie Awards.
SeattleSports.com
Is the Mariners’ defense going to be a big concern this year?
The Seattle Mariners didn't play their cleanest game in the field on opening day. Mike Salk and Shannon Drayer on if it's a sign of things to come.
Video: Brock Huard’s NFL Draft Profile: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Center form Oregon
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 Oregon Center Jackson Powers-Johnson might be an offensive fit for the Seahawks? What else could he bring to the offense other than OL depth? Watch his breakdown of him here […]
Michael Penix Jr. shows off athleticism at UW Huskies pro day
NFL Draft prospect Michael Penix Jr. used his pro day to demonstrate the athleticism that wasn't always on display with the UW Huskies.
Huard: Why potential Jamal Adams return intrigues Seahawks coaches
The idea of Jamal Adams returning to the Seattle Seahawks at linebacker seems to be picking up steam, and Brock Huard says that makes sense.
Mariners Highs and Lows: What stands out from opening day loss
The Seattle Mariners fell to the Red Sox on opening day, and there were some takeaways – good and bad – to be had from the loss.
Mariners drop opener 6-4 as Boston’s O’Neill makes history
Tyler O’Neill homered in his fifth straight opening day game to set a major league record, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Sunshine and butterflies: Baseball's Opening Day
It's Opening Day of the Major League Baseball Season and hope springs eternal.
Mayfield: Despite what you’ve heard, the new Seattle city council isn’t failing…yet
The left-wing activists and chattering classes have already decided the new Seattle City Council is a failure.
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.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Sheriff's office asked legality of hunting Sasquatch in Stevens County
A Sasquatch hunter had an interesting question for the Stevens County sheriff. Is it legal to hunt Sasquatch?
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.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Plan ahead as Revive I-5 could make it tough getting to Mariners games
This weekend, Revive I-5 between Seattle and Tukwila continues and crews prepare for long-term road closures in Shoreline.
Sullivan: Major disruptions to impact drivers who use I-5 overpass at 145th Street
The North 145th Street overpass of I-5, right there at the new light rail station, is about to close for seven months.
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.
MyNorthwest Weather
Expect good Easter weekend weather for egg hunts, chilly evening Mariners games
Both Saturday and Sunday of Easter weekend will feature temperatures warming to around 60 degrees across much of Western Washington.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
King County's plan to close youth detention center met with fierce backlash
The King County Law and Justice Committee received a final report on Executive Dow Constantine's plan to close a youth detention center.
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.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
KIRO Nights: Top It Yogurt Shoppe art recreates famed film scenes
Jake Skorheim told the story of discovering Top It Yogurt Shoppe in Snohomish last year while on an outing with his family.
Paul Holden: Easter weekend brings colorful, funny, delicious local events
It's finally here, the weekend, and there are PLENTY of things going on. You can find delicious food, comedy shows, conventions and more.
Paul Holden: Opening Day reminds us why we love baseball so much
I spoke with baseball writer Joe Posnanski ahead of Opening Day and asked one simple question: Why do we love baseball?
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
UNLV releases video of campus shooter killed by police after 3 professors shot dead
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Images of a campus police officer diving behind a patrol vehicle to escape gunfire and then fatally shooting a gunman outside a building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, are among newly released video of a deadly rampage that left three professors dead and a fourth badly wounded last December. […]
Mother says she wants justice after teen son is killed during police chase in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A mother says she wants justice for her 17-year-old son who died when a police SUV ran over him in the small Mississippi Delta town where he lived. Kadarius Smith and one of his cousins were out walking March 21 when a Leland Police Department vehicle chased them and fatally struck […]
Children race to collect marshmallows dropped from a helicopter at a Detroit-area park
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — It rained marshmallows at a suburban Detroit park on Friday as children raced to snatch up thousands of the gooey treats being dropped from a helicopter. The annual Great Marshmallow Drop took place at Catalpa Oaks County Park in Southfield, hosted by Oakland County Parks. Hundreds of children waved and cheered […]
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