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Was it terrorism? Vehicle explosion outside of Trump's hotel in Las Vegas leaves one dead
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What is the Islamic State and was it behind the New Orleans attack?
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Rantz: After New Orleans terrorist attack, Seattle should harden soft targets like Space Needle
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Lynnwood parking lot shooting leaves one dead, one injured
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Hawaiian Airlines flight returns to Sea-Tac after fumes reported in cabin
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The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
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New year, same violence: The latest on the New Orleans truck attack
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Police find four dead in Puyallup home during welfare check
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a tragic incident where four people were found dead inside a home in Puyallup.
New year brings more money as Seattle's minimum wage rises
The new year will come with extra money as Seattle's minimum wage rises Wednesday, as stated by the city of Seattle.
'Large coyotes' spotted in Seattle: What should you do if you encounter one?
A pack of coyotes was spotted in North Seattle this week. MyNorthwest gathered tips on what residents can do when facing the furry animals.
Pullman police chief surrenders weapons after allegations of domestic violence, assault
Pullman Police Chief Jake Opgenorth is facing allegations of domestic violence and assault, according to court documents.
Spending New Year's Eve in Seattle? We've got you covered
Whether someone is spending their first New Year's Eve in Seattle or their 20th, there is always something fun to do in the area. MyNorthwest has compiled a list of happenings to ring in the New Year!
Sticker shock on the slopes: How smaller ski resorts offer some of the best deals
The 2024–2025 ski season has ushered in unprecedented lift ticket prices across major U.S. resorts, with some daily rates surpassing $300.
SeattleSports.com
Seahawks Injury Report: OT Lucas has issue besides his knee
Details on the Seattle Seahawks' first injury report of the week before their season finale on the road Sunday against the Rams.
Guess who? Jimmy Garoppolo to make Rams debut against Seahawks
Jimmy Garoppolo will take his first snaps for the Rams when he starts in place of Matthew Stafford in playoff-bound Los Angeles' regular-season finale against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Insider’s view on who new WSU coach Jimmy Rogers is
Here are three things we learned about new WSU Cougars football coach Jimmy Rogers from broadcaster Scotty Kwas, who covered him at South Dakota State.
Bump: 3 O-linemen for Seahawks to target in free agency
Michael Bumpus names three potential free agents for the Seattle Seahawks to pursue this offseason at one of their biggest areas of need.
Former Seattle Mariners IF Lenny Randle, who had colorful career, dies at 75
Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who famously tried to blow a ball foul while with the Seattle Mariners, has died. He was 75.
Daniel Jeremiah: Why Seahawks can fix O-line this offseason
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah explained why the Seattle Seahawks might not be as far away from fixing their offensive line as it seems.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Kaczaraba: How President Jimmy Carter got the Mideast Peace Accords done
I met Carter for the first time in Plains, Georgia, a rural town 170 miles outside of Atlanta. I was a local reporter for a TV station.
Medved: What role will Elon Musk play in a possible government shutdown?
Michael Medved said that we've seen the threat of a government shutdown before, but without the wildcard of billionaire Elon Musk.
Angela Poe Russell: Politicians' public safety promises falling flat in Seattle
The fact that the City of Seattle couldn’t protect people's public safety to safely catch a bus at their preferred stop is embarrassing.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Washington is worst in the country for chronic homelessness
When it comes to chronic homelessness, Washington state is doing the poorest. Policies from Washington Democrats are to blame.
Rantz: After Joe Biden cover-up, should it be illegal to lie about president's cognitive abilities?
Joe Biden was clearly experiencing a cognitive decline while in office. Should it be illegal to lie about it?
Rantz: The top 10 best films of 2024 feature a Brooklyn stripper, scared cat, snail hoarder and conflicted juror
After a mostly underwhelmingly 2024 for films, my top ten this year is full of gems too few people experienced.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Highway 2 reopened after multi-fatal car crash blocked both directions
Highway 2 was blocked in both directions just east of SR 9 in Snohomish after a fatal car crash occurred Tuesday morning.
With a new year comes new, increased parking fines in Seattle
For the first time since 2011, parking fines in Seattle will increase to account for inflation and current parking rates.
Chokepoints Resolutions: Sully's 2025 wish list for all WA drivers
Most of us end up breaking our New Year's resolutions within a few days. I hope that's not the case for my Chokepoints resolutions.
MyNorthwest Weather
Expect 'measurable' rain throughout Western WA all week to kick off new year
The average high temperatures this time of year in Western WA are in the mid-40s, and nearly every day will have measurable rain.
Buehner: A poetic look back at the weather experienced in 2024
As we head into the New Year, here is a poetic look back at El Niño and the weather experienced in 2024. A poem by Ted Buehner.
National Weather Service issues winter storm watch over the passes
Early Sunday, a Winter Storm Watch goes into effect until Monday morning at Stevens and Snoqualmie passes, the National Weather Service said.
MyNorthwest Politics
Kaczaraba: How President Jimmy Carter got the Mideast Peace Accords done
I met Carter for the first time in Plains, Georgia, a rural town 170 miles outside of Atlanta. I was a local reporter for a TV station.
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue.
Washington Democrat mistakenly emails Republicans new tax proposal
Washington State Senate Democrats want to create new taxes to cover a $10 billion budget shortfall next year.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Spending New Year's Eve in Seattle? We've got you covered
Whether someone is spending their first New Year's Eve in Seattle or their 20th, there is always something fun to do in the area. MyNorthwest has compiled a list of happenings to ring in the New Year!
Sticker shock on the slopes: How smaller ski resorts offer some of the best deals
The 2024–2025 ski season has ushered in unprecedented lift ticket prices across major U.S. resorts, with some daily rates surpassing $300.
The dill of a lifetime? In a nation that’s enduring its own sour patch, the pickle dominated 2024
SHARPSBURG, Pa. (AP) — When did we know for sure? Was it April, when Nature Made introduced its pickle-flavored gummy vitamins? Was it November, when Petco’s “Pickle Mania” promotion offered 26 different pickle-themed toys for dogs and cats? Maybe it was the December day that a food scholar was heard to utter, “Everyone can kind […]
MyNorthwest History
New Year’s Eve icon's forgotten ties to Northwest hydroplane racing
He was a fixture every New Year’s Eve, first on radio and then on TV, but bandleader Guy Lombardo also had a strong, very loud – and sometimes very fast – hydroplane racing connection to Seattle
Jimmy Carter in 1980: 'Moon looks like a golf course' compared to Mount St. Helens
When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the entire state of Washington a federal disaster area.
Owner: Historic Merchant’s Café in Seattle will re-open after renovations
Merchant’s Café in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood is reportedly closing on New Year's Eve, according to a report.
National News
Biden is giving the second highest civilian award to the leaders of the Jan. 6 congressional panel
President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson — the lawmakers who led the congressional investigation into the violent Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot by Donald Trump’s supporters, and who Trump has said should be jailed. Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 people […]
What is the Islamic State, and what attacks has it inspired by offshoots and lone wolves?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police say they recovered the stark black banner of the Islamic State extremist group from the truck that an American man from Texas smashed into New Year’s partygoers in New Orleans’ French Quarter Wednesday, killing 15 people. The investigation is expected to look in part at any support or inspiration that driver […]
An aspiring nurse, football star and father of 2 among the dead in New Orleans attack
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An 18-year-old girl dreaming of becoming a nurse, a father of two and a former Princeton football star suffered fatal injuries when the driver of a white pickup truck sped down Bourbon Street, packed with holiday revelers early Wednesday morning. Officials have not yet released the names of the 15 people […]
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