THE LATEST
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Harris says nation must accept election results, but urges supporters to keep fighting
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‘I’m excited,’ ‘I’m worried’: Washington voters on both sides react to Trump win
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Angela Poe Russell: The irony in Amazon’s new return-to-work policy
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Economist: Boeing contract will have big impact on housing in Western Washington
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Rantz: Donald Trump shattered the hot streak of Clallam County
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Closely watched U.S. House 3rd District race in Washington is too close to call
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MyNorthwest News
Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy
Donald Trump will return to the U.S. presidency at a time of unprecedented conflict and uncertainty in the Middle East.
Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed
Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration, here's a look at what he has proposed.
Nick Brown to become Washington's next attorney general
With Bob Ferguson departing his post after more than a decade, Democrat Nick Brown is projected to become Washington's next attorney general.
Initiatives update: Capital gains tax to stay in place; natural gas, WA cares measures not called
An initiative to repeal the state of Washington’s capital gains tax is expected to fail with Washington voters.
Reykdal poised to serve third term of superintendent of public instruction
Chris Reykdal is on track to get elected to a third term as the state's superintendent of public instruction, published ballot results state.
I-2117 goes down: Washington voters uphold landmark climate law against challenge
Voters in Washington on Tuesday upheld a groundbreaking law that is forcing companies to cut carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for programs that include habitat restoration and preparing for climate change.
SeattleSports.com
Are the Seahawks operating out of shotgun too often?
Mark Schlereth, Dave Wyman, Ray Roberts and the Huard brothers share their views on whether the Seattle Seahawks use shotgun too frequently.
Former Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs lands on IR, out for season
The Tennessee Titans placed three-time Pro Bowler and former Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs on injured reserve on Wednesday.
MLB Free Agency Check-In: Alex Bregman has surgery, willing to play 2B
Third baseman Alex Bregman, a free agent from the Houston Astros, had surgery to remove a bone chip from his right elbow.
Schlereth explains Seahawks’ problem leading to Geno’s mistakes
What's wrong with the Seattle Seahawks offense, and how is it impacting QB Geno Smith? NFL on FOX analyst and former offensive lineman Mark Schlereth breaks it down.
Video: Has #Seahawks QB Geno Smith HELPED or HURT his value through 9 games? #nfl
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah joins Brock & Damon Huard on Seattle Sports as the #Seahawks head into their bye week sitting at 4-5 through 9 games. For more Seahawks coverage, visit SeattleSports.com.
Video: NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah explains WHY #Seahawks keep losing
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah joins Brock Huard & Damon Huard (in for Mike Salk) to discuss the Seahawks team who hits the half-way point at 4-5, share a recap of the trade deadline, Geno Smith’s value, and what #Seahawks fans could be looking at from a 2025 QB Draft Class. 0:00 – Trade deadline recap […]
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: As Election Day falls on a divided nation — can we try to find peace?
Perhaps it’s time to step out of our comfort zones and engage in meaningful conversations with those who hold different perspectives.
MSNBC analyst: We could know who is the next president on Tuesday night
MSNBC political analyst Jason Johnson says we might know who the next president is on Tuesday night because of the white female vote.
Dave Ross: Election Day and Decision Day are two separate things
Tomorrow is Election Day – that’s what the calendar says. But there are two problems with the term "Election Day."
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: 5 arrested in downtown Seattle as Black bloc activists vow to 'express our displeasure' on the streets this Election Day
Far-left activists are organizing to get "into the streets" on Election Day in Seattle. But do we have enough police should it get violent?
Rantz: Are Washington Democrats sabotaging their own candidate for a Seattle Socialist?
Washington Democrats are actively telling voters that the only Democrat in a House race is a Republican. Why? To help her Socialist opponent.
Rantz: Uncommitted voters could threaten Washington Democrats, help Republicans
Voter turnout in Washington is lower than it was in 2020. Why? It's possibly due to uncommitted voters, which may help Republicans.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Snowfall forces early closure of Chinook Pass for the season
Travelers have one less option for cross-state travel with the seasonal closure of State Route 410 Chinook Pass over Mount Rainier.
State Patrol searching for hit-and-run suspect after pedestrian was killed
If drivers saw a WSDOT alert during their commute this morning, WSP is looking for a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian died.
Sullivan: WA State Patrol is ready for any political violence
WA State Patrol is preparing for what happens if political violence gets worse on election day or the days after the results?
MyNorthwest Weather
Crews repair power lines after outages impacted thousands in Western Washington
Crews with Snohomish PUD and Puget Sound Energy have been working to restore power all over Western Washington after bad weather.
November is PNW's wettest month: Here's what to expect
Welcome to November, historically the wettest month of the year. Some also call this the beginning of the "Big Dark," with sunsets occurring before 5 p.m.
Halloween forecast updates: How much rain will there be this week?
The big question for trick or treaters is whether those showers will taper off by Thursday evening, the night of Halloween.
MyNorthwest Politics
Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy
Donald Trump will return to the U.S. presidency at a time of unprecedented conflict and uncertainty in the Middle East.
Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed
Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration, here's a look at what he has proposed.
Nick Brown to become Washington's next attorney general
With Bob Ferguson departing his post after more than a decade, Democrat Nick Brown is projected to become Washington's next attorney general.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all good
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own children. Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced to life in prison and lost all subsequent appeals. But today, more than three decades later, they unexpectedly have a chance of […]
As Mexicans celebrate Day of the Dead, they grapple with what it means to hold on to tradition
MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s midnight on the fringes of Mexico City, and the San Gregorio Pantheon is not just alive, it’s booming. The roar of mariachis echoes over families adorning the graves of lost loved ones with rows of candles, orange cempasúchil flowers and their favorite treats ranging from pan de muerto to bottles […]
Crowds flock to tiny Massachusetts town to send off New York's Rockefeller Christmas tree
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree comes with a strong New England accent, and locals could not be more excited. The Norway spruce that will travel to New York City hails from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was scheduled to be cut down Thursday and make the roughly 140-mile (225-kilometer) journey […]
MyNorthwest History
All Over The Map: Is Umpqua pronounced UMP-kwuh or UMP-kwah?
We take a deep and highly pedantic dive into the name of a Pacific Northwest bank that also happens to be the name of a river in Oregon.
More Washington spooky tales: 13 Steps at Maltby Cemetery, Prop Man of Orcas Island
We've been collecting your Washington spooky stories and tales about public places around Puget Sound where myths and legends have emerged.
'Unsolved Histories' Episode 5: Another Flight 293 nearly suffered a similar disaster
In Episode 5 of "Unsolved Histories,' Feliks Banel examined the amazing story of survival of the passengers and crew of the other Flight 293.
National News
UN agency for Palestinian refugees urges world to save it from Israeli ban
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees urged the world Wednesday to save it from an Israeli ban that would have “disastrous consequences” for millions of people caught up in the war in Gaza. Philippe Lazzarini, who heads the agency known as UNRWA, told the 193 nations of the […]
Norfolk Southern rule that railcars be inspected in less than a minute sparks safety concerns
Norfolk Southern sparked renewed concerns about flaws being missed during railcar inspections when it told employees this week they should spend no more than a minute looking at each car. But the railroad said the rule simply reflects the current industry standard, and there are no plans for disciplining employees for missing that one-minute target. […]
Federal judge temporarily halts Idaho's plan to try a second time to execute a man on death row
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily halted the planned execution of an Idaho man on death row whose first lethal injection attempt was botched earlier this year. Thomas Eugene Creech was scheduled to be executed by lethal injection Nov. 13 — roughly nine months after the state first tried and failed to […]
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