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Bank of America customers in Seattle area, US report account issues, $0 balances
Tens of thousands of Bank of America customers across the country reported major issues accessing their bank accounts Wednesday.
Tacoma Public Utilities rates to go up for the next 2 years
Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU), following the lead of its Seattle counterpart, is set to raise its monthly power rates in both 2025 and 26.
You be the judge: Bellevue murderer asks for shorter sentence
A Bellevue man convicted of murdering four people when he was 17 is requesting a new sentence. "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio asked listeners to be the judge.
Boeing machinists strike continues with no end ... or even talks in sight
The latest round of talks between Boeing and machinists, mediated by federal officials, broke off without progress, according to the union.
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.
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore returns to work after being placed on leave
After being placed on administrative leave last week without any explanation, Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore will resume his full duties.
SeattleSports.com
Video: Jeff Passan explains what separates the Mariners from playoff teams
ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins Brock Huard & Mike Lefko to discuss what separates the #SeattleMariners from other #MLB playoff teams and if the Mariners have a legitimate play towards a free agent bat this offseason – and at what cost. 0:00 – difference between M’s and playoff teams 2:51 – Passan responds […]
Morosi: What the Mariners’ priority should be this offseason
"They need not just a supporting actor here," MLB Network's Jon Morosi said of the Seattle Mariners' offseason priorities. "They need a co-star."
Bump: Why Geno Smith is good enough to win a Super Bowl
Michael Bumpus believes Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is good enough to win a Super Bowl if he's surrounded with the right pieces.
Minoungou scores 1st MLS goal, Sounders beat Whitecaps 3-0
Georgi Minoungou scored his first MLS goal, Albert Rusnák added a goal and an assist and the Seattle Sounders beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0.
Video: Will this team pay Geno Smith $50m next year?
NFL Analyst Daniel Jeremiah (@movethesticks) was asked if there’s anything Geno Smith could do to change the perception of himself in the league – and it led to an interesting answer from DJ. What do you think? For more Seahawks coverage, visit SeattleSports.com.
Video: #Seahawks QB Geno Smith “absolutely worth extending” – NFL Analyst Field Yates #nfl #seattlesports
Hear why another NFL Analyst – Field Yates – tells Dave Wyman & Bob Stelton that both D.K. Metcalf and Geno Smith could be the best players on other NFL rosters and why Geno Smith especially is worth extending. For more Seahawks coverage, visit SeattleSports.com #seattlesports #seahawks #nfl
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
Harger: As violent crime drops nationally, Washington takes a wrong turn
Violent crime is down across the nation. It's a rare bit of good news these days. But here in Washington, it seems we're not getting the memo.
Dave Ross: Don't criticize the man who's giving you cheaper gas... if only for an hour
It seems to me if someone with a lot of money wants to spend it giving cheaper gas for an hour, don’t CRITICIZE the guy!
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Bellevue elementary school principal defends swastika in email to students, parents
The principal of Phantom Lake Elementary in Bellevue angered students after defending a swastika as a "symbol of peace."
Rantz: Three quarters of Green Hill School juvenile detention facility houses adults, not teens
Washington juvenile detention centers are meant to house juveniles who can be saved. Instead, they're holding adults who put kids at risk.
Rantz: After endless complaints about big money, Democrats try to buy Washington elections
Washington Democrats claim they loathe big dollar donors and corporate money. It's a weird position given how much of it they take.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
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.
Washington State Ferries first attempt at hybrid-electric conversion faces delay
Washington State Ferries is completing conversions of its three largest vessels. But there is a delay in getting the M/V Wenatchee back up.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
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.
Earthquake may have shaken up Northern Washington residents
Were you woken up early Thursday morning? A 4.0 earthquake hit near the San Juan Islands around 4 a.m.
MyNorthwest Politics
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.
Medved: It should be a 'You pick, I pick, we all pick' economy
Conservative Michael Medved told "Gee and Ursula," he predicts a solid victory for Vice-President Kamala Harris in November.
Are there legal consequences for politicians who lie even after they've been caught lying?
Are any legal consequences for politicians who continue to lie even after they've been caught lying? Former WA AG Rob McKenna explains.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Check your tickets! Unclaimed lottery prizes expire next month
You could have won thousands of dollars. Washingon's Lottery said there are unclaimed prizes expiring next month.
Is your sitting job as bad for your health as smoking all day?
If you sit all day working and then sit all night watching television, you still may be in for some health problems.
Nationwide Verizon outage impacted customers in the Seattle area
Over 100,000 Verizon users across the country reported a service outage Monday morning, including some in the Seattle area.
MyNorthwest History
Corn mazes, Sumner plaques, Royer waterfront, and more updates
We have updates of recent All Over the Map stories including corn mazes, Sumner plaques, Mama's Mexican Restaurant, and more.
Lost 1936 Seattle film saved by local composer takes festival circuit by storm
However, the lost 1936 Seattle film, "The Scalpel" by then 19-year-old Richard Lyford, was never released in its entirety until this year.
Accumulating miles and stories by walking the history of Seattle
Austin Watson easily covers 10 miles on foot a day, walking different treks to explore the history of Seattle in his retirement.
National News
Detroit bus driver gets 6 months in jail for killing pedestrian
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit bus driver who had kept her job despite a record of crashes and aggressive driving was sentenced to at least six months in jail Thursday for killing a pedestrian. It was the second time that Geraldine Johnson’s bus had struck and killed someone. “I was flabbergasted at the driving history,” […]
NYC accelerates school leadership change as investigations swirl around mayor’s indictment
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is speeding up its switch to a new schools chief, as indicted Mayor Eric Adams faces mounting pressure to bring stability to a city government that has been roiled by searches, subpoenas and resignations. Schools Chancellor David Banks, whose phones were seized by federal agents last month, will […]
Twin babies who died alongside their mother in Georgia are youngest-known Hurricane Helene victims
Georgia father Obie Lee Williams spent every morning looking forward to a daily phone call from his daughter. But their last conversation was fraught with fear as Kobe Williams, 27, told her father that she and her newborn twins were hunkering down alone at their trailer home in Thomson as Hurricane Helene ripped through the […]
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