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Kent police arrest men accused of stabbing woman, making racist remarks
Kent police arrested a man accused of stabbing a woman while making derogatory and racist remarks on Thursday.
'This was my way of helping Seattle': Local vet makes huge donation to free pet clinic
The cost of pet care is going up and some families simply can't afford it. One pet clinic is making a difference.
'Doesn't enhance public safety': Bill allows speed cameras to ticket responding police
A bill authorizes the use of speed cameras subjects police cars to speeding tickets, even if they are responding to an emergency.
Boeing negotiations with machinists expected to be contentious
Negotiations began Friday morning between Boeing and its largest union.
WSDOT pleas for safer driving in work zones after more workers injured in crash
WSDOT is pleading with drivers to slow down when approaching work zones, where a large number of accidents have been recorded.
Lanes reopened on I-5 in Seattle after collision, delays mostly over
WSP representatives are on the scene, preparing drivers for delays on both I-5 as well as on the Spokane Street on-ramp.
SeattleSports.com
Russell Wilson to sign with Pittsburgh Steelers, per report
Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will continue his NFL career with the Pittsbugh Steelers, according to a report Sunday night by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Mariners Notebook: Ryne Stanek’s take on going from Astros to M’s
Ryne Stanek shared his view on jumping from the Astros to the Seattle Mariners' clubhouse, the "contentious" rivalry between the two teams and more.
College Hoops Guide: WSU, UW, Gonzaga, EWU, Seattle U in conference tourneys
Seven teams from the state of Washington are looking for basketball conference championships this week, led by the WSU men, Gonzaga men and women, and both EWU squads.
Seattle Seahawks will cut 2-time Pro Bowler, per report
Nick Bellore, a linebacker/fullback and special teams ace, will reportedly be the next player released by the Seattle Seahawks.
Mariners officially sign Stanek, but Jackson Kowar out for year
The Seattle Mariners have officially added veteran reliever Ryne Stanek, but it comes with the news that another pitcher's season is over.
Seahawks restructure Tyler Lockett’s contract, keeping him on team in 2024
Tyler Lockett isn't going anywhere, with reports surfacing he has restructured his remaining contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Markovich: What I learned this legislative session is citizens can break a 1-party rule
What was most remarkable covering this legislative session were the votes on three citizen initiatives and the break from one-party rule.
Mayfield: Do you like democracy or not? The choice couldn't be more stark.
Our democracy in America is facing a 5-alarm inferno and we don't seem to know what to do about it.
Gee & Ursula: Should judges be elected or appointed?
Gee & Ursula take on an age-old question: Should judges be elected or appointed? This comes after a case involving Judge Pooja Vaddadi.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: King County sheriff directs deputies to ignore Burien encampment ban
King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall ordered her deputies to not enforce the Burien homeless encampment ban.
Rantz: Sanctuary law protected illegal immigrant suspected in trooper's death
After the state's sanctuary legislation became law, an illegal immigrant suspected of killing a state trooper on a state road took a plea.
Rantz: After sexist insult, Republicans should dump toxic Loren Culp
Republican Loren Culp is becoming increasingly irate and unhinged on social media. It's wise for Republicans to reject him.
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Weekend road work: The bridges working against traffic flow
The Nisqually River Bridge is set to get its annual cleaning this weekend.
Expanded SR 520 tolling going down to wire in Olympia
Do you want funding for 520 or do you want lower gas prices? That's what the campaign against the citizen's initiative is expected to be.
Sound Transit parking changes on the way
Sound Transit can and will check to see if you're meeting those benchmarks for parking, and you could be denied if you fail to meet them.
MyNorthwest Weather
7 p.m. sunsets start this weekend, but at a price
After 19 weeks on Pacific Standard Time (PST), this Sunday, March 10, we return to Daylight Saving Time.
Wash. snowpack rebounding after recent weather, still far below average
This winter season’s mountain snowpack has been well below average to this point, so how much of the snow deficit was made up during the recent snows?
Overnight snow leads to delayed school start times across Washington
Multiple school districts throughout the state have delayed their start times due to overnight snow.
MyNorthwest Politics
Markovich: What I learned this legislative session is citizens can break a 1-party rule
What was most remarkable covering this legislative session were the votes on three citizen initiatives and the break from one-party rule.
'Doesn't enhance public safety': Bill allows speed cameras to ticket responding police
A bill authorizes the use of speed cameras subjects police cars to speeding tickets, even if they are responding to an emergency.
Lillian Hale celebrates birthday by becoming youngest state lawmaker
Lillian Hale, of Cathlamet, celebrated her 18th birthday by becoming the youngest lawmaker in Washington's history.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Zulily back from the dead? The latest on the Seattle-based company's comeback
It appears the end of Seattle-based online retailer Zulily may not have been the end. A social media post hinted at the company's rebirth.
Capitol Hill Block Party announces 2024 indie, pop, edm lineup
Capitol Hill Block Party is back with another electric lineup. On Tuesday, the event revealed a diverse set of artists.
First In-N-Out Burger to come to the state of Washington
Ridgefield City Manager Steve Stuart confirmed Thursday the city has received a building permit application from In-N-Out Burger.
MyNorthwest History
When Washington and Oregon used vinyl records to attract tourists
In March 1966, Pacific Northwest Bell issued something called a “Tourist Trapper Kit” with maps and brochures and a 7-inch vinyl record replete with audio enticements for visiting the Northwest.
'Garbage Goat,' 'Governor Evidence' mark 50 years post-Spokane Expo '74
The 50th anniversary of Expo '74 will be celebrated in Spokane with a series of events throughout the spring and summer.
Everett official dodges key question about gazebo-saving compromise
An Everett spokesperson dodged KIRO Newsradio's question about whether Mayor Cassie Franklin is willing to accept the gazebo compromise.
National News
Florida rivals ask courts to stop online sports gambling off tribal lands
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida will be raking in hundreds of millions of dollars from online sports betting this decade, thanks to a compact between the tribe and Gov. Ron DeSantis that gave the tribe exclusive rights to run sports wagers as well as casino gambling […]
All 5 aboard dead after small private jet crashes and burns in rural Virginia woods, police say
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A small private jet crashed in woods and burned Sunday afternoon near a small airport in rural Virginia, killing all five people aboard, police said. The twin-engine IAI Astra 1125 went down amid trees along an airport road in Hot Springs, a community in the shadow of the Allegheny Mountains, killing […]
Suspect in killing of 2 at North Carolina home dies in shootout with deputies, authorities say
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A suspect in a weekend shooting that killed two people and injured another at a North Carolina home died in a shootout with deputies hours afterward outside another house, a sheriff said Sunday. In a social media post, Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said that Justin Michael Strawser was wearing a […]
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