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Frank Sumrall

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald's wife is pregnant with their first child

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald announced his wife, Stephanie, is pregnant with their first child -- a boy due sometime this December.

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The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

US woman killed by Israeli military was a recent UW grad

Soldiers in the Israeli military killed an American woman during a protest in the West Bank on Friday. The woman was a UW graduate.

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Associated Press

Judge delays Trump sentencing in hush money case until after November election

A judge agreed Friday to postpone the sentencing of Donald Trump in his hush money case until after the November election.

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Frank Sumrall

5-year-old dies after two-story fall from home in Everett

Firefighters rushed the 5-year-old boy to a hospital in Everett. He later died from his injuries at the hospital.

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Frank Sumrall

Nearly 200 victims sue WA for 'widespread' sexual abuse within juvenile detention

Nearly 200 people are suing the State of Washington due to ongoing "sexual abuse and degradation" within its juvenile detention system.

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James Lynch

'Food is family:' Seattle Mayor Harrell releases revised Food Action Plan

On Thursday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released a revised Food Action Plan that will guide city departments over the next five years.

SeattleSports.com

Seattle Seahawks Tyler Lockett DK Metcalf Jaxon Smith-Njigba 2023...

Cameron Van Til

Three strengths, three question marks for 2024 Seahawks

A look at three strengths and three question marks for the Seattle Seahawks as they get set to kick off the 2024 season.

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The Associated Press

Mateer runs wild as WSU Cougars overwhelm Texas Tech 37-16

Quarterback John Mateer rushed for 197 yards and a touchdown as the WSU Cougars raced past Texas Tech for a 37-16 win.

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The Associated Press

Albert Rusnák nets hat trick as Sounders rout Crew 4-0

Albert Rusnák scored three goals, Jordan Morris added a goal and an assist, and the Seattle Sounders rolled past the Columbus Crew 4-0.

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The Associated Press

Mariners fall 2-0 to Cardinals despite Gilbert’s brilliant outing

Logan Gilbert allowed just two hits in eight innings, but surrendered a late two-run homer as the Seattle Mariners lost 2-0 to the Cardinals.

Seattle Seahawks Artie Burns celebrates incomplete pass Carolina Panthers 2023...

Cameron Van Til

Seahawks elevate two DBs from practice squad ahead of opener

The Seattle Seahawks elevated cornerback Artie Burns and safety Marquise Blair from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's season opener.

Seattle Seahawks Jason Myers field goal attempt Tennessee Titans 2023...

Cameron Van Til

Seahawks position group preview: A look at special teams

We conclude our Seattle Seahawks position group previews with a look at special teams, which was a strength for the Hawks last year.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

trifles...

Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Set aside today’s trifles and join me at the beach?

My brain immediately forgot the small trifles and insignificant slights. They don’t actually matter, do they?

leaders...

Patti Payne

Patti Payne: The 17 lessons leaders have taught me, regardless of industry

I've learned important lessons from well-known national leaders, and even more from individuals who wouldn't be considered conventional leaders.

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Charlie Harger

Harger: 8,555 tags and counting: The unchecked graffiti problem on the Seattle freeways

Over 8,000 graffiti tags were found to be scrawled across the Seattle roadways during a recent count KIRO Newsradio completed.

KTTH Opinion

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Georgia school shooting becomes political ammo for Democrats, but Trump kept us safer

After a tragic school shooting in Georgia, Democrats have been quick to push misleading and downright false claims about gun violence.

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Homeless man erects White House encampment in Seattle

A homeless man has erected a White House encampment in Seattle. What does this say about city policies on homelessness?

COVID report...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Washington Department of Health releases radically racist, exclusionary COVID-19 report

The Washington State Department of Health released a COVID-19 report from community organizers. It's racist and promotes exclusion.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

Family celebrates the opening of the Lynnwood Light Rail extension. (Photo: Bill Kaczaraba: MyNorth...

Bill Kaczaraba

Tuesday marks first commute day for Snohomish County Light Rail

Tuesday will mark the first real commute day for Light Rail reaching into Snohomish County with four new stations added.

lynnwood light rail...

Chris Sullivan

It's a party: Light rail service begins in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline

Lynnwood better be ready for its closeup. Light rail service begins Friday, bringing thousands of new people in for a fast trip to Seattle.

Highway 2 labor day...

Nate Connors and Charlie Harger, KIRO Newsradio

How to navigate US 2 and avoid backups this Labor Day weekend

As the Labor Day weekend approaches, WSDOT is encouraging travelers using Highway 2 are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid congestion.

MyNorthwest Weather

summer weather...

Ted Buehner

Surge of hot summer weather to come before autumn equinox

Days are getting shorter, sunsets are at 7:45 p.m. and the autumnal equinox is just a few weeks away, but dont fret as summer weather remains.

Photo: The warmer and drier weather is coming back soon. Here, the sun shines in Seattle' Eastlake ...

Ted Buehner

Is summer over in Western Washington? Nope, a bit more is coming this week

The good news is summer is not over, but there will be one more blip in the upcoming return to summer weather in Washington.

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Bill Kaczaraba

Summer's not over yet, but it'll be wet and cool this weekend

Summer's not over yet, but folks in Washington will see a wet and cool weekend, meteorologist Kirby Cook said.

MyNorthwest Politics

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The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

US woman killed by Israeli military was a recent UW grad

Soldiers in the Israeli military killed an American woman during a protest in the West Bank on Friday. The woman was a UW graduate.

Photo: Hunter Biden, center, and his wife Melissa Cohen Biden, arrive in federal court for jury sel...

Associated Press

Hunter Biden enters surprise guilty plea to avoid tax trial months after his gun conviction

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges in a surprise move that spares his family another likely painful criminal trial.

Public Lands Commissioner...

Frank Sumrall

Public Lands Commissioner primary race decided by less than 50 votes following recount

Two weeks later, the race for Public Lands Commissioner is still undecided as just 16 votes separate second place from third place.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

seahawks head coach...

Frank Sumrall

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald's wife is pregnant with their first child

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald announced his wife, Stephanie, is pregnant with their first child -- a boy due sometime this December.

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Paul Holden

Football is back! Also cider tastings, cat videos, festivals and more this weekend

The Seattle Seahawks returning to Lumen Field on Sunday is only one of many things going on this weekend in Western Washington.

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Paul Holden

Why are video games cool? CEO of Kinda Funny gives his answer, offers creator advice

I got the chance to meet Greg Miller, a big name in the world of video game media and one of the co-founders of Kinda Funny.

MyNorthwest History

Image: Ringo Starr, seen playing at the Seattle Center Coliseum, made quite an impression on Ned Ha...

Feliks Banel

Eyewitness recounts Beatles' arrival at Sea-Tac Airport

A gentleman who was born and raised in Seattle read our last Beatles story and got in touch. He was there at Sea-Tac Airport back in 1964.

Plaques created in the 1990s by the City of Sumner to honor longtime local families and donors will...

Feliks Banel

Feliks Banel: Feuding families and overnight campers vie for Sumner’s historic tiles

Nick Biermann contacted KIRO Newsradio earlier this week about an unusual event scheduled to take place on Mon. Sept. 9 at Sumner City Hall.

NOAA Weather Radio...

Feliks Banel

Feliks Banel: Human hands - and ears - help NOAA’s radio robot get place names right

The NOAA Weather Radio robot voice pronounces the names of local communities correctly because human hands and ears are at work.

National News

This combination of photos shows Alabama's new 2nd Congressional District Republican candidate Caro...

Associated Press

Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race

TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) — On opposite sides of the courthouse square in Tuskegee, Alabama — a place steeped in African American history, including the city’s namesake university and World War II airmen — two opposing congressional candidates recently greeted families gathered at a county festival. Democrat Shomari Figures, who worked in the Obama White House […]

A commuter bus equipped with a radio transmitter approaches a connected traffic light on Redwood Ro...

Associated Press

Cars talking to one another could help reduce fatal crashes on US roads

The secret to avoiding red lights during rush hour in Utah’s largest city might be as simple as following a bus. Transportation officials have spent the past few years refining a system in which radio transmitters inside commuter buses talk directly to the traffic signals in the Salt Lake City area, requesting a few extra […]

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Associated Press

Huge payout expected for a rare coin bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Three sisters from Ohio who inherited a dime kept in a bank vault for more than 40 years knew it had some value. But they had no idea just how much until just a few years ago. The extraordinarily rare coin, struck by the U.S. Mint in San Francisco in 1975, […]

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MyNorthwest Staff

'We aren't giving up:' MADD Washington brings hope to families of drunk driving victims

MADD Washington provides support to families and works to stop increasing traffic fatalities. In September, they're hosting a 5K.

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MyNorthwest Staff

Anacortes: The ultimate summer water adventure destination

Anacortes is perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. With charming shops, delightful dining and a plethora of entertaining activities.

Photo: Washington Make-A-Wish volunteers help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses....

Julia Dallas

'Expanding your family:' Washington Make-A-Wish seeks volunteers amid record numbers

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington is on track for a record number of wishes, however, to do that it will need help from volunteers.