THE LATEST
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KIRO Nights: Top It Yogurt Shoppe art recreates famed film scenes
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Expect good Easter weekend weather for egg hunts, chilly evening Mariners games
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Paul Holden: Easter weekend brings colorful, funny, delicious local events
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Seattle tourism dollars break records following All-Star Week, Taylor Swift
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Ways to deal with Seattle grocery store sticker shock
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Sunshine and butterflies: Baseball’s Opening Day
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MyNorthwest News
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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.
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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.
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'Kia Boyz' allegedly execute a crime spree in south King County
Renton police chased down a 14-and 16-year-old but are still looking for two other teen suspects in what they said was a "crime spree" in south King County.
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Search for shooter continues after woman shot dead while driving in Spanaway
A 47-year-old woman was shot dead in Spanaway, causing her to hit another driver head-on early Wednesday morning.
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Nintendo to lay off 86 Redmond employees this spring
Nintendo of America is laying off 86 contract workers in Redmond, beginning May 25, due to company reorganization.
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Sullivan: I-5 overpass at 145th Street to close, cause major disruptions
The North 145th Street overpass of I-5, right there at the new light rail station, is about to close for seven months.
SeattleSports.com
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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.
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Kraken score 3 in third to beat Anaheim Ducks 4-2
Tye Kartye scored the go-ahead goal with 6:57 left in the third period and the Seattle Kraken rallied to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2.
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Welcome Back: Mitch Haniger blasts homer in Mariners return
Mitch Haniger kicked off his return to the Seattle Mariners with a bang, blasting a 2-run home run to right field in his second at-bat.
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After throwing out 1st pitch, Nelson Cruz retires as a Mariner
Nelson Cruz threw out the first pitch at Seattle Mariners opening day, then signed a one-day contract to retire with the team.
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Mariners Notebook: ‘Consistent pressure’ theme for lineup in 2024
Scott Servais expects big things from the Seattle Mariners' lineup in 2024, as he shared ahead of their opener against the Boston Red Sox.
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New UW Huskies AD Pat Chun: Washington where he’s ‘supposed to be’
Pat Chun was officially introduced as the next athletic director at Washington after serving in that role rival Washington State.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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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.
![Photo: In this Aug. 9, 2018, photo, traffic passes along a north Seattle area known for prostitutio...](https://mynorthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/aurora.jpg)
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.
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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.
KTTH Opinion
![Image: The Stevens County Sheriff's Office says it recently received an odd call from a Sasquatch h...](https://mynorthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sasquatch-C-0324.jpg)
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?
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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.
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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
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Sullivan: I-5 overpass at 145th Street to close, cause major disruptions
The North 145th Street overpass of I-5, right there at the new light rail station, is about to close for seven months.
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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.
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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.
MyNorthwest Weather
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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.
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5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Oregon coast
A series of small earthquakes struck off the Oregon coast Tuesday evening.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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Lottery jackpots update: Powerball prize jumps again after $1.1B Mega Millions win
A lottery jackpots update: The Powerball prize reached an estimated $935 million ahead of Saturday night's drawing.
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Luxury tiny homes creating a stir in Washington home market
A new trend is emerging in Washington: luxury tiny homes.
MyNorthwest History
![Image: Everett Parks & Facilities is seeking permission from the Everett Historical Commission to d...](https://mynorthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/clark-park.jpg)
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.
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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.
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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
Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts. Lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to Senate Bill 351, which also would ban social media use on school devices and internet services, require porn sites to verify users are […]
Cranes arriving to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
BALTIMORE (AP) — The largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard was being transported to Baltimore so crews on Friday can begin removing the wreckage of a collapsed highway bridge that has halted a search for four workers still missing days after the disaster and blocked the city’s vital port from operating. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore […]
Georgia House approves new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia House of Representatives on Thursday approved new rules for challenging voters and qualifying for the state’s presidential ballot that could impact the 2024 presidential race in the battleground state. The House passed Senate Bill 189 by a vote of 101 to 73. It now goes to the state Senate for […]
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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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This checking account is better than gold
My journey led me to Kitsap Credit Union, a not-for-profit, forward-thinking financial co-op that’s been serving its members since 1934.