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Anticipating flood, National Guard expects to reach Whatcom County on Sunday

Feliks Banel

Thanksgiving Island Mystery solved?
Apple Cup

WSU pummels UW 40-13 to finally snap Apple Cup drought

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KIRO 7 News Staff

Light showers Friday with rain increasing into the weekend

Puget Sound has seen some spotty showers in the area Friday morning, but the rain will be light and will decrease throughout the day.

Charlie Harger

Seattle ‘screwed this up,’ bereaved family prepares lawsuit involving delayed police response

The family of Will Yurek is preparing to file a claim against the City of Seattle in a case involving a delayed police response.

MyNorthwest Staff

Recounts set for Snohomish, King counties after November election

Following the 2021 November general election, a few recounts are needed to settle races in Snohomish County and King County.

MyNorthwest Staff

Free to visit Washington state recreation lands Friday

No Discover Pass is needed for any visitor parking on DNR and WDFW lands and in day-use areas at state parks on Friday, Nov. 26.

Nicole Jennings

Washington Retail Association predicts booming holiday shopping season for small stores

The holiday shopping season started early this year, and is expected to be booming -- especially for the state's small businesses.

Nicole Jennings

Beloved holiday traditions return to Seattle area after COVID hiatus

After a COVID hiatus that saw virtual events in 2020, some of the Puget Sound's favorite holiday happenings are back this year.

710 ESPN Seattle

Brent Stecker

Huard: Seahawks have a 2-pronged problem on defense

Think it's a lack of sacks that are holding the Seahawks back on defense? Brock Huard explains how there's more to the story.

The Associated Press

WSU pummels UW Huskies 40-13 to finally snap Apple Cup drought

Max Borghi rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns, and the WSU Cougars handed the UW Huskies their biggest loss in Apple Cup history on Friday night.

The Associated Press

Vasilevskiy gets 200th win, Lightning top Kraken 3-0

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 17 saves in his 200th victory and the Lightning beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 for their sixth win in seven games.

Andy Eide

Eide: Seattle Kraken start getting the Philipp Grubauer they need

The Seattle Kraken have won back-to-back games, and it's no coincidence that goalie Philipp Grubauer shined in both of those victories.

Brent Stecker

The very intriguing possibility of a Mariners-Trevor Story pairing

Marcus Semien appears to be the Mariners' top target this offseason, but there's good reason Trevor Story's name also keeps coming up.

Brandon Gustafson

Heaps: Seahawks ‘passive,’ missing swagger of Pete Carroll’s early years

"Passive is the best word that describes what I'm witnessing with this team right now." Jakes Heaps said of the Seahawks.

Jason Rantz

KTTH staff

King County Councilmember calls for the re-funding of police

Fresh off his reelection, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is calling for the re-funding of police. But will it pass in a Democrat-led council?

Jason Rantz

Rantz: WA Democrat's anti-gun bill banned 21-gun salute, insulting veterans

In last year's anti-gun bill, Democrats ended up banning the 21-gun salute. It is insulting to our veterans. One lawmaker hopes to change it.

KTTH staff

Rantz: No consequences for burglars who set off fireworks in Puyallup mall

At the South Hill Mall in Puyallup las week, there was a bizarre and somewhat brazen burglary attempt in which fireworks were set off as a diversion.

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Here's why WA officials don't admit COVID death rate is lower than breakthrough case rate

Health officials tout the efficacy of vaccines. They also say virtually nothing about the death rate for unvaccinated COVID patients. Those numbers are nearly identical.

KTTH staff

Former SPD Chief Carmen Best 'flattered' by consideration for NYPD commissioner job

Former SPD Chief Carmen Best spoke to KTTH's Jason Rantz Show to confirm reports that she's in the running for New York's police commissioner role.

KTTH staff

Snohomish County Councilmember pushes back against hotels for homeless residents

If you live in Snohomish County, it's possible that you're soon going to have hotels in your neighborhood open up as homeless shelters.

Dave Ross

Ross: Seattle's next mayor promises a drier downtown experience

Yes, people want to be safe downtown, but they would also like to be able to go from store to store in November and December without getting soaked.

MyNorthwest Staff

Check your dishwasher, fridge, and bathroom before hosting for the holidays

We're used to holiday tips, but this is the first time Dave Ross says he's read about the home maintenance you should be doing for the holidays.

Dave Ross

Ross: Maybe God wanted us to see this

Based on the teaching that God is Love, maybe He wanted us to see how good people could end up killing an innocent man.

MyNorthwest Staff

Mercer Island MD explains why we'll likely need yearly COVID booster shots

All U.S. adults can get a COVID booster if it's been six months since their last dose, or two months for J&J. Dr. Gordon Cohen shares his advice.

Dave Ross

Ross: Lockdown fatigue sets in from Washington to Belgium

If we love freedom, and I know we do, then staying healthy is not just good medical advice, it's also our patriotic duty.

Dave Ross

Ross: So much defunding!

The Congressional Budget Office has released its analysis of the Build Back Better Bill, and it’s not what the President had hoped.

Dori Monson

Dori: Tri-Cities florist settles with gay couple over refusal to sell them wedding flowers

Richland, Washington, flower shop owner Barronelle Stutzman has settled with the ACLU, citing her Southern Baptist faith as reason for the refusal.

Dori Monson

Dori: Homeland Security Special Agent on surge in drug trafficking, fentanyl deaths

Homeland Security Investigations agent Robert Hammer describes the surge in illegal drugs, and related death counts across the nation.

Dori Monson

Dori: Woman in wheelchair attacked in Seattle by naked, prolific offender

A Gig Harbor woman with a physical disability alleges that she was victimized by a naked attacker in downtown Seattle earlier this year.

Dori Monson

Dori: Spirit on display during Whatcom County flooding — what you can do to help

A number of community organizations are leading recovery efforts for those displaced by Whatcom County's recent flooding.

Dori Monson

Dori: Rittenhouse found not guilty, but who is responsible for the chaos in Kenosha?

The cases against Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha started with absolute media lies. And what have we learned from it? Apparently, nothing.

Dori Monson

Dori: As families flee public schools, Seattle schools push mandatory vax

In so many ways, it feels as if our schools are at a crossroads. My question: Will they continue to take our kids down a dead-end?

Gee & Ursula

Gee and Ursula Show

Beyond the defund debate: Will new SPD budget deliver on promise of reform?

Did Seattle City Council's recently passed 2022 budget do enough to address calls for police reform dating back to the summer of 2020?

Gee and Ursula Show

'It hurts': KIRO Radio hosts react in wake of Kyle Rittenhouse verdict

KIRO Radio's Gee Scott, Aaron Mason, and Andrew Lanier provide their thoughts following the Friday acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

Gee and Ursula Show

As pandemic still looms in Washington, 'your level of concern is up to you' for holiday travel

Washington health officials are urging caution for those who plan to travel for the holidays. But how concerned should people be?

Gee and Ursula Show

Is a high speed rail line through Washington actually realistic, or is it a pipe dream?

Can Washington finally achieve its years-long dream of building a multi-state high speed rail line? So far, the answer remains unclear.

Gee and Ursula Show

Rising wages: Seattle-wide trend, or nonprofit exclusive?

A local nonprofit has pledged to raise the wages of their employees by as much as $20,000, a "trend" Seattle has seen before.

Gee and Ursula Show

Gee & Ursula: Should Washington lawmaker ask colleagues for COVID treatment in El Salvador?

Should state Sen. Doug Ericksen be able to leverage his power as a state lawmaker to receive treatment for COVID-19 while in El Salvador?

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