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Official: 5 homeless people died in Seattle during extreme cold snap
A King County official confirmed Thursday that at least five homeless people have died in Seattle in the past week because of the extreme cold.
Flight to Seattle forced to return to Tokyo after passenger bites crew
The female flight attendant sustained minor injuries while the male passenger was detained by police in Japan after the plane landed.
Man shot in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood
A man was seriously injured in a shooting incident Wednesday evening in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood.
Bill proposing child removal from homes with fentanyl sparks charged debate
The immediate removal of a child from a home where fentanyl was found generated emotional debate and testimony in Olympia.
Dust, diesel exhaust, delays dominate Sound Transit station amid repairs
Fumes, primarily diesel exhaust from the equipment contractors are using, can cause a bit of nausea for passengers who are sensitive to smells.
State of Washington lawmakers react to Congress' vote to avert shutdown
Congress sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.
SeattleSports.com
Seahawks Candidate Deep Dive: Isaiah Stanback on Dan Quinn
If the Seattle Seahawks hire Dan Quinn as head coach, Cowboys analyst Isaiah Stanback thinks they're getting a culture-changer.
What NFL scouts told Dave Wyman about Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix Jr. is one of the top QBs in the 2023 NFL Draft, and Dave Wyman heard some glowing reviews about the former UW Huskies star.
Video: The firsthand insight on why Ben Johnson is an appealing choice to be the Seahawks head coach
Why is Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben John such an appealing choice to be the next head coach of the Seattle Seahawks? Could he be the hire the Seahawks need to continue their success as a franchise? Tim Twentyman, Senior Writer and Insider for DetroitLions.com give a thorough beakdown and first perspective to Dave Wyman […]
Bumpus has 2 early NFL Draft crushes for Seahawks’ defense
Two standout ACC defenders are NFL Draft prospects Michael Bumpus is a fan of and thinks the Seattle Seahawks should consider.
Rost: The superlatives for Divisional Round of NFL Playoffs
Ahead of this weekend's Divisional Round, Stacy Rost looks at three superlatives for the next games in the NFL Playoffs.
Morosi: 2 veteran infielders who make sense for Mariners in free agency
If the Seattle Mariners make another move to add a bat, Jon Morosi thinks we should keep an eye on two free-agent infielders.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Ross: South Africa, Israel cry genocide, but who is right?
The International Court of Justice takes up the accusation of genocide. But which genocide?
The SMN Interviews: 'Human jukebox' Nikhil Bagga, Rep. Monica Stonier, Rob McKenna
Our weekly series highlights the best interviews from Seattle's Morning News on KIRO Newsradio.
Jack and Spike on Amazon cutting jobs from Twitch, other divisions
Once the move was finalized, Amazon will have removed more than 27,000 jobs over the past year.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Tacoma officers 'disgusted' by chief's statement, warn of 'police extinction'
It cleared the officers of wrongdoing. But Chief Avery Moore released a reactionary statement throwing his officers under the bus.
Rantz: School didn't report student 'kill list' to police, keeps kid in class
The district confirmed a 4th-grade student at Horizons Elementary in Lacey created a list with the names of students he wanted to target.
Rantz: Democrats' bill effectively ends self-defense at dangerous bus stops
Despite a slew of violent crimes, Washington Democrats are trying to strip away your fundamental right to self-defense in the very places you need it most
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Reducing traffic fatalities one 'stroad' at a time
It's not quite a road, and it's not quite a street. You drive them every day, and they are some of the most dangerous places in Washington. They are stroads.
Major schedule disruption for Link light rail riders
Brace yourself -- another Sound Transit disruption kicks off next month in order to do maintenance on the 1 Line.
Tolling equipment not immune to freezing weather; chain fines rise
Severe cold has also been messing with the state's tolling equipment on Interstate 405 and 167.
MyNorthwest Weather
Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3 and injuring a baby, authorities say
A power line fell on a parked car during an ice storm that turned roads and mountain highways treacherous in the Pacific Northwest.
With freezing temperatures comes drivers' biggest worry, black ice
According to WSP, if a driver hits a spot of black ice, the best advice is to not hit the brakes and keep the steering wheel straight.
Weather around Puget Sound begins returning to normal
Five people have died over the past week in Seattle due to extreme cold, King County officials report.
MyNorthwest Politics
Bill proposing child removal from homes with fentanyl sparks charged debate
The immediate removal of a child from a home where fentanyl was found generated emotional debate and testimony in Olympia.
State of Washington lawmakers react to Congress' vote to avert shutdown
Congress sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.
Initiative to allow parent access to student records certified; ballot could be next
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs' office confirmed Thursday that it has certified Initiative 2081. It could be on the ballot in November.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Nicki Minaj performing Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena in March
Among the first dates on the first leg of her tour is Seattle, where she will perform her new album and more on March 10 at Climate Pledge Arena.
'Completely positive': Fat Con sought to increase community acceptance
Fat Con — coined as "the biggest fat celebration of the year" —took place in Seattle and it had an impact on at least one Western Washington resident.
UW Huskies fans get excited for epic title game against Michigan
It’s College Football Playoff National Championship Monday as the University of Washington Huskies prepare to play for the top spot against Michigan.
MyNorthwest History
'National park on wheels' seeks volunteers for Trails & Rails
A partnership between the National Park Service and Amtrak has placed volunteer interpretive guides on some routes for many years.
All Over The Map: Few clues in mysterious disappearance of 'Wheeler & Murdoch'
The story of Seattle’s image influencing distant people through pop culture like film, literature, music and TV is an unfinished history.
Mystery stretches from Cedar River ghost town to “Boys in the Boat”
Along the Cedar River southeast of Renton, the remains of a coal mining operation might contain the clues necessary to help solve a mystery directly related to one of the “Boys in the Boat.”
National News
Adam Harrison, a son of 'Pawn Stars' celebrity Rick Harrison, has died in Las Vegas at age 39
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Adam Harrison, one of three sons of reality TV show “Pawn Stars” celebrity Richard “Rick” Harrison, has died in Las Vegas, a family representative said Saturday. He was 39. Harrison family spokesperson Laura Herlovich confirmed Adam Harrison died Friday, said his death was from a suspected drug overdose and issued a […]
2nd suspect convicted of kidnapping, robbery in 2021 abduction, slaying of Ohio imam
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A second man has been convicted on charges stemming from the death of an Ohio religious leader authorities said was killed in a botched robbery attempt. Isaiah Brown-Miller, 23, was convicted Friday of kidnapping and aggravated robbery charges in his third trial in the December 2021 death of 48-year-old Columbus imam […]
Suspect in killing of TV news anchor's mother pleads not guilty
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) — A man arrested last month in Connecticut in the killing of a television news anchor’s mother in Vermont last February has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. Shawn Conlon, 44, was arraigned in Brattleboro on Friday. Claudia Voight, 73, of Windham, Vermont, died in her home Feb. 20, 2023. She was […]
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Punts for Purpose: Brock Huard, other NFL players fight to end global child poverty
Seattle Sports host Brock Huard joins other NFL punters in partnership with Compassion in a cause now known as “Punts For Purpose.”
As crime crisis worsens, locals get serious about personal safety
Washington's crime crisis continues to worsen, and locals are turning to whatever tools they can use to keep them safe.