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Mariners to miss a ‘couple players’ in Toronto over vaccine
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Catalytic converter theft runs rampant in Seattle, nation sees dramatic increase
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National movement prompts thousands of abortion rights activists to flood the streets of Seattle
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AMBER Alert canceled for 8-year-old girl in child abduction on Aurora Ave.
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MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle announces plan to impound vehicles out of compliance with newly enforced 72-hour parking law
Vehicles that remain in place for more than 72 consecutive hours will now be subject to a tow, courtesy of the City of Seattle.
KIRO 7 News Staff
35 Marysville teachers receive layoff notices after voters reject levy extensions
Thirty-five teachers in the Marysville School District received layoff notices last week, after voters rejected levy measures that would have funded 14-18% of the district’s overall budget.
Gwen Baumgardner
Car thefts are on the rise in the region
In Seattle, there have been 2,075 vehicle thefts already this year. Seattle police reported that approximately 86% of stolen cars are recovered.
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Tax hikes to join booming property values in East King County
Property values in select cities in East King County have skyrocketed, leading King County Assessor John Wilson to warn homeowners about noticeable increases in property taxes.
MyNorthwest Staff
Enraged Pike Place motorist pleads not guilty to assault with a motor vehicle charges
A man arrested for an assault stemming from a Pike Place incident pleads not guilty in King County Superior Court.
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Prolific Seattle-area smash-and-grab ATM thieves formerly arrested for murder
60 robberies involving trucks driving into local stores to steal ATMs and cash registers may be solved with the arrest of two men at a Tukwila motel Friday morning.Seattle Sports
The Associated Press
Kikuchi beats former team, Blue Jays top Mariners 6-2
Home runs by Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman backed Yusei Kikuchi's six scoreless innings as the Blue Jays topped the Mariners 6-2 on Monday night.
Brent Stecker
Huard: Julio Rodríguez showing ‘something special’ like other Mariners phenoms
Brock Huard said 21-year-old Mariners rookie Julio Rodríguez "captivated" the big stage he was on this weekend in a series win over the Mets.
Brent Stecker
Next phase of Seahawks offseason most important for QB Drew Lock
"Drew Lock needs this time more than any other Seahawk," Jake Heaps says of Phase 3 of OTAs for the new Seahawks quarterback.
Maura Dooley
Seahawks’ offense in ’22 is Waldron’s 2nd chance at 1st impression
While 2021 was Shane Waldron's first season as Seahawks offensive coordinator, Maura Dooley details why 2022 will be the first chance to see his offense.
Brent Stecker
Mariners’ offense coming back to life? Positive signs from 2 key hitters
The Mariners have started to come out of their funk, and the recent results of two hitters in particular are worth keeping an eye on.
The Associated Press
Roldan scores in Sounders’ 3-1 win over Minnesota United
Cristian Roldan’s goal proved to be pivotal as the Seattle Sounders picked up a 3-1 win over Minnesota United on Sunday.Jason Rantz
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Victim died as medics waited for critically understaffed Seattle Police to arrive to scene
Due to critically low staffing, Seattle Police were unable to quickly respond to a deadly hit and run as medics waited to be cleared to treat the victim.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Did Seattle councilmembers abuse police help, while defunding department?
I didn't come up empty-handed because I have no idea whether or not it's true. In this case, I was stopped from doing a part of my job.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: School used unsubstantiated hate speech claim to push kids into equity training
KiMS principal alleged there was an "an increase in use of racial and identity slurs." The incidents were "pervasive rather than an isolated incident."
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Progressives push drug legalization lie, amidst fatal OD surge and past failures
Instead of combatting the drug crisis, left-wing activists hope to legalize drug possession under the guise of treatment by lying about their plans.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Shocking video shows light rail train used as homeless shelter
A Sound Transit employee took shocking video that shows approximately 30 homeless people using light rail as a homeless shelter.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Space Needle turned into syringe with new paint job
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Space Needle, the city of Seattle returned the roof to its signature orange hue. The color has taken on new meaning.Dave Ross
Dave Ross
Ross: Why Oklahoma's stance on abortion will echo throughout the country
12 states have trigger laws that take effect if Roe v Wade is overturned – and Oklahoma is one of them.
Dave Ross
Ross: Baby formula shortage puts new mothers in difficult spot
I’m having trouble accepting that the US is dealing with a baby formula shortage – especially when the main advice is do NOT try to make your own.
Dave Ross
Ross: Are vasectomies the best form of birth control?
A Tweet caught my attention because it was a sketch for a short story about a world where abortions aren’t necessary.
Dave Ross
Ross: A dip in the stock market asks us to look at our savvy non-investments
The way stocks have been melting over the past 16 months, those of us with the courage to open the monthly statement are wondering how low can they go…
Dave Ross
Ross: Are Americans ready for Big Tech to eliminate passwords?
Apple, Google, and Microsoft announce that they have joined the FIDO alliance: FIDO stands for Fast Identity Online, and its mission is to end password hacking.
Dave Ross
Ross: The different levels of for-profit media
I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that there are media businesses not dependent on billionaires.Dori Monson
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Parent permission for Marysville school clubs becomes `hot button’ over LGTBQ issue
The intent to the proposed policy change, Atchley said, is to assure that parents “have the ability to know where their children are at all times.”
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Olympia Toy-Restorer ordered by County to kick disabled friend off his property
Wolph told Dori’s listeners, Thurston County officials have told him he and his wife of 47 years must evict their friend because “she cannot live on my property for more than 30 days.”
Dori Monson Show
Dori: The Sound Transit rolling drug den
Onboard: a series of apparently homeless drug addicts, riding the train while smoking various drugs or passed out across the seats.
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Internal ferry system memos show PR image more important than service
The Washington State Ferry System preemptively slashed sailings rather than face ongoing negative publicity for possible service disruptions.
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Metro driver worries about bus passengers’ exposure to secondhand drug smoke
How much secondhand smoke from drug users riding Metro Transit buses is too much? It’s something 22-year driver worries about for his passengers.
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Mother of slain son believes justice system for teens 'doesn’t make much sense'
The mother of a 22-year-old man shot and killed in Renton said she is nervously anticipating a court ruling involving the 14-year-old accused shooter.Gee & Ursula
Dalton Day
Pierce County executive vetoes safe parking policy citing skirt of community feedback process
A measure to designate additional parking facilities for homeless communities in Pierce County has been struck down.
MyNorthwest Staff
City leaders lobby Congress to relax pot shop banking laws amid recent spate of armed robberies
Seattle city leaders called on Congress to pass the SAFE Banking Act, a bill that would allow pot stores to access traditional banking services.
MyNorthwest Staff
Economist: ‘Particular concern’ for first-time homeowners amid rising mortgage rates
Prospective homeowners might be wondering if now is the right time to buy before interest rates get raised.
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Local officials attempt to kick out 'Pike Street Drummer' Chris Anderson
Chris Anderson, a street jazz drummer often performing at Pike Place Market, is facing the wrath of nearby residents who want him and his music gone after years of bringing entertainment to the area
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Reykdal: Board of Health 'landed in right place' by not mandating COVID vaccine for students
Superintendent Chris Reykdal explains the reason behind the Board of Health not requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for students this fall.
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Not enough to just say ‘no’ to drugs:’ Bereaved Mukilteo mother on the need for fentanyl education
A mother who lost a son to an accidental Fentanyl overdose calls on the Mukilteo School District to improve their drug education curriculum.Podcasts
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Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: A glance at current Washington state laws to avoid littering on the road
Littering is still a huge problem on our roads, but are you still required to carry a trash bag in your car?
Chris Sullivan
I-5 expansion joint repair will hamper your summer driving
If the weather holds, southbound I-5 will be shut-down this weekend through Seattle for the first of a summer’s worth of weekend closures for expansion joint repairs.
Chris Sullivan
ORCA card gets a reboot with instant value transfer feature
The new site and app will allow more than five million users to add money to their accounts instantly alongside 6,000 new card readers and vending machines.
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Sound Transit passes fare reform with diminished ridership accountability checks
Sound Transit no longer has mechanisms in place to check I-D's and track who isn't paying in the first place with their decision to remove law enforcement from the fare enforcement process.
Chris Sullivan
Work to remove bumps along I-5 through downtown Seattle set to bring months of weekend closures
Workers are about kick off work to remove those bumps on I-5 through Seattle, but it's going to come with a heavy price for drivers.
Chris Sullivan
Northbound HOV optimism and aggressive litter cleanup in Puyallup
Nearly every morning on the KIRO Newsradio text line, I receive this question: When will the northbound HOV lane open?Northwest History
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Searching for Washington’s historic smokestacks
The recent addition to the Heritage Register is an artifact of an old mill that closed 80 years ago. It's called the “Carlisle Lumber Company Smokestack.”
Feliks Banel
History of abortion laws and politics in the Evergreen State
Washington voters have twice approved pro-choice ballot measures in the past – including a few years before Roe v. Wade, and again in 1991.
Feliks Banel
How Seattleites observed VE Day in 1945
When VE Day – marking Allied “victory in Europe” – came to Seattle on Tuesday, May 8, 1945, the sidewalks weren’t jammed with jubilant sailors kissing nurses, and no confetti rained down on the streets. While London and other European capitals had much to celebrate in this fashion 77 years ago this week, the appropriate […]
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: In search of Washington’s 'Big Bend Country'
You may have already visited the Evergreen State’s “Big Bend Country” without even knowing you were there.
Feliks Banel
Will Anacortes-Sidney ferry return with belated centennial celebration?
The Anacortes to Sidney ferry – which connects Washington and Vancouver Island – has been shut down for more than two years because of the pandemic.