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Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president
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Ross: If popularity creates immunity, maybe the ‘Belltown Hellcat Bandit’ should run for president
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Multiple overnight crashes leave 2 dead, 3 arrested for DUI in Tacoma
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From collapsed plea deal to trial: How Hunter Biden has come to face jurors on federal gun charges
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Public Health: Confirmed measles case at Sea-Tac Airport
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Ambulance, motorhome crash shuts down I-5 south
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Power outages stretch across Western WA, school start times delayed
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MyNorthwest Weather
Buehner: Summer weather is just around the corner
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MyNorthwest History
Endangered brick street and railroad bridge were witness to the Everett Massacre
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MyNorthwest News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 […]
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 […]
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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Seattle Storm celebrates 25 years with 3's for Treehouse
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Ensuring pet safety on the road with Saving Great Animals, Carter Subaru
Saving Great Animals, along with Carter Subaru, outlined valuable tips to ensure four-legged family members are secure during car rides.
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