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Washington youth homelessness has dropped 40% but gaps remain, report says
A report from the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection showed Washington's youth homelessness was on downward trend.
Power outage impacts about 9,500 Seattle City Light customers
Seattle City Light is working to restore power to about 9,000 customers who are affected by outages, the utility reported Friday night.
The 'zombie drug' has claimed a life in Western Washington
Whatcom County is reporting its first death from the powerful animal tranquilizer Xylazine. Its nicknames include "tranq" and "zombie drug."
Boeing's CEO got compensation worth nearly $33M last year but lost a $3M bonus
Boeing's CEO got around $33 million in compensation, nearly all of it in stock awards, but his stock payout for this year will be cut.
Yikes! Washington auto insurance rates blast past inflation
Seattle auto insurance rates are soaring. Last year’s 24.7% average increase has more than raised eyebrows across Seattle.
New York earthquake a reminder of the 2001 Nisqually earthquake in Washington
The 6.8 magnitude Nisqually earthquake in 2001 was centered about 35 miles deep near Anderson Island in South Puget Sound.
SeattleSports.com
Mariners Notebook: Potential moves with arms; thoughts on offense
Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer checks in from the road trip, including the options the M's may be looking at with their pitching staff this week.
Is this the reason NFL Draft stock for Penix is all over the place?
NFL insider Albert Breer of The MMQB shared some insight that only adds to why the most interesting NFL Draft prospect is Michael Penix Jr.
Mariners infielder tests the limits with impossibly slow pitch
In his second pitching appearance of the week, Seattle Mariners infielder Josh Rojas threw a 40 mph pitch against the Brewers. See it here.
Mariners fall to Brewers 12-4, still looking for first series win
William Contreras hit two home runs, Willy Adames also homered and the Milwaukee Brewers pounded the Seattle Mariners 12-4 on Sunday.
Athletics express sadness, some relief at moving out of Oakland
The Athletics reacted to the announcement that this will be their last year in Oakland with a mixture of sadness and relief.
Ruidíaz leads Sounders over Montreal 5-0 for 1st victory of ’24
Raúl Ruidíaz scored a pair of first-half goals and the Seattle Sounders won for the first time this season, beating CF Montreal 5-0.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Parkland School catalyzes neighbors to support South Sound community
Neighbors in Parkland, south of Tacoma, have been working for two years to save the historic Parkland School.
Angela Poe Russell: Why Florida's social media law is step in right direction
The legislature has been on a roll with several controversial legislative actions. However, one regarding social media is worth replicating.
'Business as usual:' KIRO hosts disagree on Thurston County hiring cop acquitted in Ellis' death
The Tacoma officer found not guilty of murdering Manny Ellis has been hired in Thurston County, leading to mixed opinions on the decision.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Hilary Franz has weird response to New York earthquake
Democrat Hilary Franz had a condescending and weird response to the New York earthquake. What, exactly, was she trying to say here?
Rantz: Radicals using migrants to hold city hostage, threatening another CHOP Seattle
Illegal immigrants took a Seattle park hostage. But as activists claim to fight for migrants, they're really threatening a second CHOP zone.
Rantz: Seattle Police Department has under 425 patrol officers, 280 eligible for retirement
Seattle police staffing is at critical levels not seen since at least 1957. And a wave of pending retirements could decimate the department.
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Snohomish County transit announces major changes as Lynnwood light rail set to launch
When the Lynnwood light rail starts in August, the public transit authority of Snohomish County plans to stop running buses into Seattle.
I-5 heading north reopened after fatal crash with pedestrian
All lanes heading north on Interstate 5 (I-5) in Arlington are now open after a fatal crash involving a car and a pedestrian.
Get excited, travelers: Light rail expansion to Lynnwood opens in August
The light rail between Northgate and Lynnwood will begin on August 30. The extension is expected to carry up to 55,000 riders a day by 2026.
MyNorthwest Weather
Cliff Mass gives take on Monday's solar eclipse: Will it be worth watching?
While the solar eclipse will awe those in Maine and other states, a UW meteorologist says here in Washington not so much.
Buehner: 'Garden-ready' weather approaching as overnight frost dwindles
The recent warm, early spring days have made gardeners itching for "garden-ready" weather -- a time to begin putting seasonal plants outside.
Buehner: More 'sunny, unseasonably warm' spring weather through Tuesday
In the meantime, more sunny and unseasonably warm early spring weather is in store through Tuesday this week.
MyNorthwest Politics
Oregon ends decriminalization of drugs, joins Washington in pushing jail or treatment
Oregon Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs.
Son of former Seattle Mayor McGinn faces child pornography charges
Jack McGinn -- son of former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn -- has been charged with two felony counts related to child pornography.
Video: SPD releases footage of Seattle City Council protest, 6 arrested
SPD released new footage of officers arresting individuals after a Seattle city council meeting protest went awry late February.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Feliks Banel's 'Scarecrow Video' documentary nominated for Emmy Award
The academy's northwest chapter revealed its 2023 Emmy nominations and Feliks Banel is on the list for "Seattle's Legendary Scarecrow Video."
Weekend revelry roundup: Dance battles and rummage sales
The end of the work week means it's time for weekend fun, and there's plenty going on, so if you need plans, read on.
Have you eaten at one of these restaurants? 6 in Washington up for major culinary award
Have you eaten at any of these places? Six of Washington's restaurants, bars and chefs have been nominated for the James Beard Awards.
MyNorthwest History
Feliks Banel's 'Scarecrow Video' documentary nominated for Emmy Award
The academy's northwest chapter revealed its 2023 Emmy nominations and Feliks Banel is on the list for "Seattle's Legendary Scarecrow Video."
History means it’s Seattle vs. Seattle this weekend in Milwaukee
Everybody knows that the Milwaukee Brewers team is really the Seattle Pilots in disguise.
Parkland School catalyzes neighbors to support South Sound community
Neighbors in Parkland, south of Tacoma, have been working for two years to save the historic Parkland School.
National News
New Jersey officials drop appeal of judge's order to redraw Democratic primary ballot
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — New Jersey county clerks have withdrawn their appeals to a federal court ruling requiring them to redraw primary election ballots that some argued favored candidates backed by the state’s Democratic Party. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals based in Philadelphia dismissed the appeals on Friday in response to the clerks’ action. U.S. […]
Former gas station chain owner gets Trump endorsement in Wisconsin congressional race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The former owner of a northeastern Wisconsin dinosaur-themed gas station chain was expected to announce a run for Congress in a heavily Republican district on Monday after receiving the endorsement of Donald Trump over the weekend. Tony Wied, who owned six Dino Stop gas stations and convenience stores, was expected to […]
Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off of the roof of a 6-story bar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music singer Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off the rooftop of a newly opened six-story bar in downtown Nashville. Wallen, 30, was booked into jail early Monday on three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct, Metro Nashville […]
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