MyNorthwest News

Photo: A view of Mount Rainier is photographed from an Alaska Airlines flight flying at 25,000 feet...

Luke Duecy

Mt. Rainier is shrinking ... literally

New GPS measurements show Rainier's new peak, a rocky patch along the Southwest rim, now stands at 14,399.6 feet.

queen anne fire...

Frank Sumrall

40 residents could be displaced for months after Queen Anne fire

A fire at an apartment building in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood is under investigation after at least 40 people were displaced.

Orca whale members of the Southern Resident population were spotted Saturday between Whidbey Island...

Tom Brock

Endangered Southern Resident orcas return to Puget Sound

Whale researchers on Saturday spotted orcas that are part of the endangered Southern  Resident pod.

Crews lift the gigantic 222-foot girder in place over I-5 in Fife early Saturday morning. (Photo co...

Tom Brock

World's second-longest girders installed over I-5 in Fife

 Construction crews in Fife are installing some nearly record-breaking concrete girders over I-5 this weekend.

Image: The Seattle City Light outage map shows thousands of people in Seattle's Central District we...

Steve Coogan

Power outage impacts over 10,000 Seattle City Light customers

A Seattle power outage impacted more than 10,000 Seattle City Light customers on Friday.

Photo: WSP is trying to identify human remains found at a homeless encampment last Friday morning....

James Lynch

WSP: Dead body found in suitcase near I-5, I-90 interchange identified

The Washington State Patrol has identified the body of a woman found in a suitcase in an encampment.

SeattleSports.com

Special teams...

The Associated Press

Seahawks-Giants one of many Week 5 games decided by special teams

Several NFL games were decided by big play and big mistakes made on special teams during Week 5, including the Seahawks' loss to the Giants.

Seattle Kraken roster Ryker Evans Joey Daccord...

Brent Stecker

Seattle Kraken set their roster, including two top prospects

The Seattle Kraken are in place for the opening of the 2024-25 season, including a pair of young guns who are on their first opening-day NHL roster.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: What went wrong in #Seahawks 29-20 loss to #NYGiants?

The Seattle Seahawks dropped their 2nd game of the 2024 season in a row at home to the 1-3 NY Giants. What went wrong? Why was Daniel Jones so effective? And did ANYONE on the #Seahawks roster have a good day in week 5? Listen to The Wyman & Bob Show weekdays from 2 p.m. […]

Seattle Seahawks next opponent...

Zac Hereth

What Mike Macdonald sees in 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald discusses what make 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's offensive scheme so effective.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: #Seahawks calls lack of run plays a “disservice” to Kenneth Walker in loss to #Giants

#Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald speaks to the number of run plays on offense for the Hawks on Sunday to Brock Huard & Mike Salk (Brock & Salk – Weekdays 6-10am) in his weekly ‘Mike Macdonald Show’ on Seattle Sports: “We can’t be just handing the ball off to (Kenneth Walker III) just five times. That’s […]

UW Huskies Will Rogers Jedd Fisch...

Brent Stecker

Huard: Who are the UW Huskies after first Fisch signature win?

The UW Huskies are 4-2 after knocking off No. 10 Michigan, so what kind of team are they six games into the Jedd Fisch era? Brock Huard breaks it down.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

election denial...

Dave Ross

Ross: Denial is still in style when it comes to election results

I think we all have to accept that many of our neighbors, at this time in our history, have election denial regarding Donald Trump.

hypocrisy...

Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Teaching kids about hypocrisy was way too easy this week

This week, I found myself explaining to our second and fifth graders what hypocrisy -- and what being a hypocrite -- is. First, I had to spell it for them.

Image: Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila can be seen in a recent photo....

Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Shopping malls are taking a stand against unruly teens

The signs are out there and they point to a problem: it appears teenagers are a big part of the issues at shopping malls.

KTTH Opinion

Photo: A homeless man allegedly assaulted a Seattle man on a King County Metro bus....

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Homeless man brutally assaults Seattle rider as King County Metro claims bus is safe

A homeless man allegedly assaulted a Seattle man on a King County Metro bus. But last week, the agency said riding buses is safe.

Photo: (Left) House candidate Shaun Scott and (right) Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell....

Jason Rantz

Rantz: The truth behind Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell 'endorsement' of anti-cop socialist

Why is Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell silent on whether or not he endorsed a cop-hating socialist? It's all about staying in office.

Photo: King County District Judge Michelle Gehlsen decided to go easy on a suspect accused in a bru...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Judge Michelle Gehlsen goes easy on suspect who confessed to stabbing military vet to death

King County District Judge Michelle Gehlsen decided to go easy on a suspect accused in a brutal murder. But why?

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MyNorthwest Traffic

boylston ave off-ramp...

Nate Connors

Peace and quiet ahead: Boylston Ave off-ramp to shut down for noise walls

This weekend's portion of the noise wall project is scheduled to close the Boylston Ave off-ramp at 7 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday.

Image: A life flight helicopter landed on I-5 north in Tumwater on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 after a ...

Steve Coogan

All I-5 north lanes are clear in Tumwater after being blocked due to 2 collisions

All of the I-5 north lanes in Tumwater were blocked Wednesday while emergency crews responded to two collisions involving eight vehicles.

Image: This map from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) shows a map of closu...

Steve Coogan

3 deputies injured after police chase closed US 2 in Snohomish County

A police chase caused the closure of US 2 between Snohomish and Monroe Tuesday morning, local officials stated.

MyNorthwest Weather

Vancouver earthquake...

Bill Kaczaraba

Another earthquake hits Pacific Northwest bringing total to 87 in past month

Early Friday morning, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Vancouver, British Columbia, according to the Pacific Northwest Sesmic Network.

Image: This screenshot captures the MyNorthwest earthquake tracker during the afternoon of Tuesday,...

Steve Coogan

Fourth earthquake in a week shakes up Western Washington

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed three earthquakes between magnitude 2.6 and 3.0 have hit Western Washington since Sunday.

Image: The sunset can be seen in at Ballinger Park in Mountlake Terrace on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024....

Ted Buehner

Sun sets on September: Why October may bring brilliant fall colors to Washington

As October is coming quick, the days continue to get shorter, the nights will grow longer and the fall colors may get more lively.

MyNorthwest Politics

Photo: Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a rally at York Exp...

Julia Dallas

Tim Walz to stop in Washington to boost fundraising efforts

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be visiting Washington for a private fundraiser. The event is scheduled for October 8 at 9 a.m. in Hunts Point.

Photo: A new indictment has been filed in an effort to convict Donald Trump of interfering with the...

Julia Dallas

New indictment undermines ruling that Trump's alleged crimes fall under presidential immunity

A new indictment gives supporting evidence that allegations against former president Donald Trump do not fall under presidential immunity.

Image: Republican vice presidential nominee Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential nom...

Steve Coogan

Vance more polished: KIRO, KTTH hosts react to the vice presidential debate

The KIRO Newsradio and KTTH hosts who offered their impressions of the vice presidential debate agreed JD Vance had a good evening.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

Grand Illusion theater...

Bill Kaczaraba

Grand Illusion Cinema in Seattle's U District to relocate

The Grand Illusion cinema is looking for a new home after its current building was sold. Its current schedule runs through January, 2024.

Photo: Neapolitan pizza at Tribunali in Seattle....

Julia Dallas

Seattle slices take top spot in tastiest food study; Gee, Ursula weigh in

A study by Mandoe Media, a software company based in Australia, ranked Seattle as America's top pizza city.

Image: Seattle's Fremont Bridge can be seen from a distance....

Paul Holden

Weekend events digest: Goodbye, State Fair and hello, Oktoberfest

Fall is in the air this weekend and folks around Seattle and go to events such as the State Fair and Oktoberfest.

MyNorthwest History

Image: This is a photo of the DC-7C airliner that took off from McChord Air Force Base on June 3, 1...

Feliks Banel

'Unsolved Histories': New podcast examines airliner that crashed after departing Tacoma

"Unsolved Histories: What Happened to Flight 293" is a podcast about three intersecting stories historian Feliks Banel has been investigating.

Mount Adams...

Feliks Banel

All Over The Map: Unusual seismic activity and twisted name origins of Mount Adams

Mount Adams, the long-dormant volcano in Southwest Washington, recently experienced some unusual seismic activity.

A Renton-made Boeing B-29 bomber, one of the company's most recognizable aircraft, took part in aro...

Feliks Banel

Feliks Banel: Summoning Boeing history to help restore the company culture

We caught up with Boeing’s in-house historian, Mike Lombardi, who shared some perspective on the past and how it just might inform the future.

National News

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to reporters before boarding Ai...

Associated Press

Harris is still introducing herself as she sets out on media tour when people are already voting

NEW YORK (AP) — When Vice President Kamala Harris sat down for an interview with podcaster Alex Cooper, the conversation didn’t start by parsing policy positions. The goal, Cooper told the Democratic nominee, was “to get to know you as a person.” And that was just fine with Harris, who said she was on the […]

Noah Weibel and his dog Cookie climb the steps to their home as their family prepares for Hurricane...

Associated Press

Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as communities recover from Helene and 2022's Ian

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla, (AP) — Florida’s Gulf Coast braced Tuesday for the impact of Hurricane Milton’s near-record winds and expected massive storm surge, which could bring destruction to areas already reeling from Helene’s devastation 12 days ago and still recovering from Ian’s wrath two years ago. Almost the entirety of Florida’s west coast was […]

Iranian demonstrators hold posters of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during an anti-Israel...

Associated Press

Israel's strikes are shifting the power balance in the Middle East, with US support

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli military strikes are targeting Iran’s armed allies across a nearly 2,000-mile stretch of the Middle East and threatening Iran itself. The efforts raise the possibility of an end to two decades of Iranian ascendancy in the region, to which the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq inadvertently gave rise. In Washington, Tel […]

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Photo: The Mountains to Sound Greenways Trust is hosting a tree-planting fundraiser....

MyNorthwest Staff

Plant today, protect tomorrow: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust hosts fundraiser

The Mountains to Sound Greenways Trust is hosting a tree-planting fundraiser, helping create a sustainable future for local communities, wildlife and the planet.

Photo: Home Comfort Alliance recommends ways to create a home that embodies comfort, health, effici...

MyNorthwest Staff

Integrating 'good CHEE' to create balance, comfort in your home

Home Comfort Alliance recommends ways to create a home that embodies comfort, health, efficience and environmental impact.

Photo: Northwest University can help turn your design dreams into a reality. In this picture, Dean ...

MyNorthwest Staff

Design a better world: Local university offers video game, AI and UX design degrees

Have you dreamed of designing your own video game or being at the forefront of artificial intelligence? There is a school that can help turn those dreams into a reality.