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Associated Press

Oregon officials close entire coast to mussel harvesting due to shellfish poisoning

The state's entire coastline is closed due to an "unprecedented" outbreak of shellfish poisoning that has sickened at least 20 people.

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Steve Coogan

Renton drivers rejoice: Lind Avenue overpass over I-405 reopens after 2 years

Renton-area drivers received welcome news during their commutes Thursday morning: The Lind Avenue overpass over Interstate 405 reopened.

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Steve Coogan

Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Seattle for fundraising events

Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Seattle Saturday for two fundraising events, including one in West Seattle.

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Steve Coogan

4 people, including 2 juveniles, injured in separate Seattle shootings Saturday

The Seattle Police Department is investigating two Saturday shootings. In one, two juveniles were hurt in a drive-by incident downtown.

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Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV

Idaho jury decides Chad Daybell should be put to death for murders

The jury that convicted Chad Guy Daybell of three murders said Saturday he should be put to death for the crimes.

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Julia Dallas and Steve Coogan

New statewide Styrofoam ban will 'save Washingtonians a lot of money'

The Washington Styrofoam ban went into effect on Saturday. Here's how it could affect you and how it will impact the environment.

SeattleSports.com

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Cameron Van Til

Seahawks’ Jarran Reed: ‘Refreshing to get something different in here’

Seattle Seahawks DT Jarran Reed explained why he's excited about the potential of the Hawks' defensive line under new coach Mike Macdonald.

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Brent Stecker

Off-Day Intrigue: Mariners option rookie, leave roster spot open

The Seattle Mariners are off Monday before beginning a three-day series at Oakland on Tuesday, meaning they have some time to decide on their open roster spot.

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The Associated Press

Dominant Pac-12 softball nears end with realignment set to scatter programs

Current members of the Pac-12 have dominated softball for most of its existence. Those programs will spread out next year.

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Zac Hereth

Hollander: ‘Big time’ for Mariners’ loaded farm system

Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander discusses the organization's promising farm system with Seattle Sports' Bump and Stacy.

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Cameron Van Til

Mariners Takeaways: A historic weekend for starting rotation

Here are three observations on the red-hot Seattle Mariners after their three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels.

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The Associated Press

Luis Castillo shines as Mariners sweep Angels with 5-1 win

Luis Castillo tossed seven scoreless innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 for their seventh win in eight games.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: It’s time to reimagine public restrooms

It’s the Great Restroom Debate. How do we create public restrooms everyone can feel comfortable using?

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Julia Dallas

John and Jake: Where's the line when it comes to transgender children competing in sports?

Elizabeth Wilson's middle-school daughter took second place in the invitation-only Junior Olympic race for the 1600, but Wilson believes the first-place winner had an unfair advantage.

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Dave Ross

Ross: Living defensively has its limits when facing 'forever chemicals'

The trouble is that "living defensively" has its limits – as we heard when 3M lost control of its "forever chemicals."

KTTH Opinion

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Another Seattle vehicle theft, this time with puppy named Rooster inside

A man's truck was stolen in Seattle. His brand new puppy was in the truck at the time, leaving a family distraught by the theft.

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Poll says Washington state is in play for Trump, bad news for Biden, Ferguson

A new Washington state poll shows Donald Trump could win here. But more troublesome for Democrats? How voters view their policies.

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Wing Luke Museum staff stage walkout over fight against antisemitism

The antisemitic staff at Wing Luke Museum in Seattle walked out on the job because an exhibit condemned antisemitism.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

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Steve Coogan

Renton drivers rejoice: Lind Avenue overpass over I-405 reopens after 2 years

Renton-area drivers received welcome news during their commutes Thursday morning: The Lind Avenue overpass over Interstate 405 reopened.

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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: May through September is the most deadly period for motorcyclists

A lot more motorcyclists are out now that the weather has improved, but we are now in the most dangerous months of the year for them.

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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Tussling with the future of the US Route 2 trestle

The US Route 2 trestle from Lake Stevens to Everett needs some TLC, and the state is looking for your input on its future.

MyNorthwest Weather

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Ted Buehner

Warm weather awaits after region's last atmospheric river storm

Enjoy the warm sunshine today because cooler wet weather -- once again -- lies ahead with an atmospheric river starting this weekend.

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Ted Buehner

PNW doesn't get hurricanes but does get hurricane-force winds

The National Hurricane Center and NOAA recently released this season's hurricane outlook that begins on June 1.

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Ted Buehner

From soggy to sunny: This week's Washington weather roller coaster

This week’s weather is expected to rebound to warmer and drier conditions, but not before yet one more period of wet weather.

MyNorthwest Politics

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Steve Coogan

Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Seattle for fundraising events

Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Seattle Saturday for two fundraising events, including one in West Seattle.

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Julia Dallas

Washington insurance: Health plan prices may rise; new rule set to begin

A new rule is starting Saturday for Washington insurance while the OIS is reviewing increase proposals for individual health insurance.

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Matt Markovich

Lawmakers, judges, incarcerated people seek resentencing reform amid victim concerns

The resentencing reform effort arises as victims of violent crime argue the proposed state law doesn't take their healing into consideration.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

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Julia Dallas and Steve Coogan

New statewide Styrofoam ban will 'save Washingtonians a lot of money'

The Washington Styrofoam ban went into effect on Saturday. Here's how it could affect you and how it will impact the environment.

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Paul Holden

Weekend Revelry Roundup: June ushers in Pride Month, pet events and more

Summer is here this June with Pride Month and other celebrations getting started this weekend for a milestone moment.

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Michelle Chapman and Thalia Beaty, The Associated Press

Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years in support of women's rights

Melinda French Gates said she will be donating $1B to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally.

MyNorthwest History

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Feliks Banel

Exclusive: New Seattle National Archives to be a 'very large project'

KIRO Newsradio spoke to two officials involved for a preview of what's to come in developing the new Seattle National Archives facility.

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Feliks Banel

All Over The Map: KIRO Newsradio's junior high/middle school fight song challenge

We're on a mission to collect recordings of as many Puget Sound area junior high school fight songs as possible to celebrate our alma maters.

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Feliks Banel

Young Fresh Fellows celebrate 40 years since 'Fabulous' vinyl debut

The Young Fresh Fellows are marking the 40th anniversary, and new remix reissue, of their album "Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest."

National News

Associated Press

Fraud trial juror reports getting bag of $120,000 and promise of more if she'll acquit

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A juror was dismissed Monday after reporting that a woman dropped a bag of $120,000 in cash at her home and offered her more money if she would vote to acquit seven people charged with stealing more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children during the pandemic. “This is […]

Associated Press

California firefighters make significant progress against wildfire east of San Francisco Bay

California’s largest wildfire so far this year was significantly surrounded Monday after blackening a swath of hilly grasslands between San Francisco Bay and the Central Valley. The Corral Fire was 75% contained after scorching more than 22 square miles (57 square kilometers) during the weekend, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. One […]

Associated Press

Kilauea, Hawaii's second-largest volcano, is erupting again

HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting early Monday in an area that last erupted a half-century ago, the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. The eruption is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) south of the Kilauea caldera, in an area within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park […]

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The Seattle Storm, a powerhouse in the WNBA, is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is continuing to help kids in need through Treehouse.

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