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MyNorthwest Staff
Gameworks to reopen as soon as July under former execs
After closing its doors in December due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GameWorks is set to reopen as soon as this summer.
MyNorthwest Staff
Seagen CEO and co-founder Clay Siegall resigns following allegations of domestic violence
Clay Siegall, the chief executive of Seagen, Washington’s largest biotech firm, resigned this week amid the fallout of his arrest for domestic violence.
Hanna Scott
GOP Senate leader renews push for gas tax relief
Seattle's average price for a gallon of gas was up 6 cents compared to a day earlier, 24 cents from a week ago and a soaring 37 cents since last month.
Associated Press
Ex-judge to head office probing Washington police shootings
SEATTLE (AP) — A former judge and prosecutor is being appointed to oversee Washington state’s new independent office to review cases where police use deadly force — the first such agency in the U.S. Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday that Roger Rogoff, who spent nearly two decades as a deputy King County prosecutor and assistant […]
MyNorthwest Staff
Copper River Salmon is back with its most inflated price yet
Alaska’s Copper River salmon arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Tuesday morning, marking the start of the season for the popular fish.
Frank Sumrall
Federal Indian boarding schools implemented systematic cultural whitewashing, new report reveals
The U.S. Interior Department published a report detailing the atrocities committed at boarding schools against Indigenous people.Seattle Sports
SeattleSports.com Staff
Watch: Seahawks Schedule Headlines — including vs Wilson’s Broncos
Seahawks insider Michael Bumpus breaks down the first nine games of Seattle's 2022 NFL schedule with his headlines for each matchup.
The Associated Press
Pac-12 scraps divisions, alters conference title game requirements
The Pac-12 announced Wednesday that it was scrapping its divisional format for the coming season and changing the title game's structure.
Brandon Gustafson
Do Mariners have another Paul Sewald on their hands with Penn Murfee?
Penn Murfee is the latest surprising star reliever for the Mariners and Mike Blowers wonders what the Mariners may have with the rookie.
Brandon Gustafson
Clint Hurtt: Seahawks looking to ‘accentuate’ what Jamal Adams does best
New Seahawks DC Clint Hurtt joined The Mike Salk Show and broke down what he's seen and looking for with star safety Jamal Adams.
Andy Eide
Seattle Kraken will get impact from Brandon Tanev, Jaden Schwartz returns
Two key players for the Seattle Kraken, Brandon Tanev and Jaden Schwartz, had their 2021-22 seasons cut short by injury but will be back for training camp.
Brent Stecker
Bumpus answers big Seahawks questions about RB, QB
Things are going to be different with the Seahawks' offense in 2022. Michael Bumpus answers big questions about RB and QB.Jason Rantz
Jason Rantz
Rantz: School Board director hosts 'Queer Youth Open Mic' at sex shop
Unless Jenn Mason clears out the store, those children will be near sex toys, graphic books, and lingerie, with a curtained doorway keeping them away.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle judge slapped in the face, but refused to report assault to police
The unidentified suspect allegedly slapped a King County Superior Court Judge in the face, but the judge didn't want to be identified as a victim.
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.Dave Ross
Dave Ross
Ross: How the suburbs guard 'birds-and-the-bees' chatter
I saw a copy of LIFE magazine on the living room coffee table that featured a two-page spread captioned “Homosexuality in America.”
Dave Ross
Ross: Have Seattleites gone soft on crime?
The Seattle Police Department recently came out with some advice on what to do if a burglar breaks in while you’re at home. The advice… is to get out, ASAP.
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…Dori Monson
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Former prison cellmate believes triple murderer is `not evil,’ should be freed
The 42-year-old case is back in the news after the Washington state Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board approved a summer release for Pauley.
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Triple killer to be released unless Gov. Inslee overrules parole board
After 42 years behind bars, convicted killer Timothy Pauley, 63, has been approved for release by the Washington Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board.
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.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
Local music legend Chris Ballew’s bizarre story of surviving the eruption of Mount St. Helens
Forced off the freeway, they turned around and headed toward Spokane – battling falling ash, blizzard-like visibility, and fear of the unknown.
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.