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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: WA roads accumulated 38 million pounds of litter, stop littering!

"That's 38 million pounds of litter that's accumulating along our roadways, public areas and none of that is homeless encampments," Smith said.

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Frank Sumrall

Rollover semi-truck crash on Tiger Mountain, SR 18 reopen after early-morning shutdown

All lanes in both directions of SR 18 are blocked after a semi-truck rolled over at approximately 4 a.m. Tuesday.

The Center for Whale Research (CWR) reported Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 that a new Southern Resident ki...

Julia Dallas

Days-old orca whale calf spotted swimming amongst pod in Strait of Georgia

The Center for Whale Research has revealed some exciting news -- a new orca calf has been spotted in L pod.

Image: The Seattle Police Department (SPD) shared photos from the crime scene of an attempted car j...

Steve Coogan

Seattle police announce arrest of boy, 12, in attempted carjacking

The Seattle Police Department arrested a 12-year-old boy following his suspected involvement in an attempted carjacking in West Seattle.

Photo: As workers are on strike for another day, Boeing furloughs could be seen in the coming weeks...

Julia Dallas and Sam Campbell

Boeing CFO announces cost cuts, including hiring freeze and potential furloughs

As Boeing's strike continues on, the company's CFO has announced cost cuts, including potential furloughs.

Image: A shooting took place outside of a home in Arlington on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Friends reme...

Steve Coogan

'She's amazing:' Police investigate shooting of Arlington woman

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting death Sunday of a 42-year-old Arlington woman.

SeattleSports.com

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Zac Hereth

Seahawks’ next opponent places star QB on IR

The Miami Dolphins, the Week 3 foe of the Seattle Seahawks, have placed starter Tua Tagavailoa on IR after he suffered a scary concussion.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: Chris Petersen & Brock Huard debate UW’s 2024 #AppleCup final play

Did the #Huskies lose the Apple Cup because of the play call – or because of the execution?? In the latest episode of ‘Dawg Talk w/ Brock,” Former UW QB Brock Huard and former UW head coach Chris Petersen debate the Huskies final play in the 2024 #AppleCup at Lumen Field that sent the WSU […]

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SeattleSports.com Staff

Video: Mariners Breakdown – Can they complete push for playoffs?

Seattle Sports' Bob Stelton shares his view on the Seattle Mariners as he answers questions about their surge with just weeks to go.

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The Associated Press

Seahawks Check-In: Another big game by Geno Smith reiterates his value

When Geno Smith plays like he did against the Patriots, to question about future as the Seattle Seahawks' QB seems ridiculous to ask.

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Stacy Rost

Rost: 4 surprises from Seahawks and rest of NFL through 2 weeks

Stacy Rost details one thing positive and one thing negative that is surprising for the 2-0 Seattle Seahawks, plus a couple other notable observations from around the league.

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Brent Stecker

Mariners get a bit closer in playoff race thanks to former WSU star

A look at the playoff race for the Seattle Mariners after former WSU Cougars star Kyle Manzardo's home run on Monday gave them a boost.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Dave Ross

Ross: With claims that Haitian migrants eat pets, fact-checking remains vital to debates

Once fact-checking was done here, the story fell apart and became boring, based on fourth-hand information.

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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: It's time for Boeing to do right by their employees

Boeing, now is your chance to do exactly that and to truly fix a problem with your employees more than two decades in the making.

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Dave Ross

Ross: The rollout of the Climate Commitment Act was flawed, now it can be voted out

In November, we'll get a chance to repeal the Climate Commitment Act, better known as the law that broke my gas budget.

KTTH Opinion

Photo: A crime took place at a Spokane restaurant. This image is a screenshot of the surveillance c...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: 2 break-ins in 24 hours later, award winning chef closing restaurant

An award-winning chef and restauranteur is closing his celebrated Spokane restaurant due to the crime and homelessness crisis.

Photo is a screenshot from July 2 council meeting. Jamika Scott was working in Indonesia at the tim...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Tacoma councilmember spent tax dollars on Indonesia art tour to 'enhance our creative economy'

Tacoma city councilmember Jamika Scott used taxpayer dollars for a trip to Indonesia for an art tour as the city battles a budget deficit.

Photo: Mercer Island High School will now be doing reflection time in place of detention for certai...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Mercer Island High School replaces detention with 'Reflection Time' meditation

Say goodbye to detention. Say hello to Reflection Time at the Mercer Island School District, the latest left-wing education reform.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: WA roads accumulated 38 million pounds of litter, stop littering!

"That's 38 million pounds of litter that's accumulating along our roadways, public areas and none of that is homeless encampments," Smith said.

rollover crash sr 18...

Frank Sumrall

Rollover semi-truck crash on Tiger Mountain, SR 18 reopen after early-morning shutdown

All lanes in both directions of SR 18 are blocked after a semi-truck rolled over at approximately 4 a.m. Tuesday.

Photo: The on-ramps to I-5 north and south will close between 4 p.m. Saturday through 5 a.m. Monday...

Nate Connors

Transportation agencies race to finish projects, congesting weekend traffic

From Woodinville's wine country to another full closure on I-405, here is a list of construction that might affect weekend traffic.

MyNorthwest Weather

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Ted Buehner

Monday warmest day of week, followed by autumn-like weather

Yet this week’s weather is going to feel like autumn has already arrived, similar to last week’s conditions. Monday is the warmest day of the week.

The northern lights can be seen in Seattle on Friday, May 10, 2024....

Julia Dallas

Geomagnetic activity brings the northern lights back to Washington

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted the northern lights may be back in Washington and they did appear.

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Ted Buehner

PNW temperatures drop this week as region prepares for autumn

Temperatures are going to struggle to top 70 degrees this week, with the weather giving a strong sense that autumn is just around the corner.

MyNorthwest Politics

Image: Members of the press appear in the spin room during a presidential debate between Republican...

Steve Coogan

'I knew Trump would crack:' KIRO, KTTH hosts react to the presidential debate

The KIRO Newsradio and KTTH hosts who offered their impressions of the debate agreed that it was not Trump's best night.

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, left, is seen on April 27, 2023 in Seattle. At right, the...

Bill Kaczaraba

Ferguson, Reichert want the Superintendent of Public Instruction to be appointed

Both gubernatorial candidates want the Superintendent of Public Instruction to be appointed rather than elected.

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Frank Sumrall

What Trump said about Seattle during presidential debate

Seattle briefly came to the forefront of the presidential debate after former president Trump used the emerald town as an example of failed crime policy.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

The Center for Whale Research (CWR) reported Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 that a new Southern Resident ki...

Julia Dallas

Days-old orca whale calf spotted swimming amongst pod in Strait of Georgia

The Center for Whale Research has revealed some exciting news -- a new orca calf has been spotted in L pod.

Photo: Shrimp dumplings. Beloved China Harbor is closing....

Julia Dallas

Seattle restaurant that hosted hundreds of weddings, events closing its doors

A beloved Seattle restaurant is closing its doors forever. After 30 years, China Harbor will serve its last dim sum at the end of the month.

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Julia Dallas

Amazon employees ordered to report to work 5 days a week to 'strengthen culture'

In a move that will affect people's daily lives, work routines and local traffic, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced a back-to-office update.

MyNorthwest History

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Feliks Banel

Feliks Banel: The mystery of Washington's first corn maze

Lend us your ears for a kernel of truth, as we stalk the fields and archives in search of the Evergreen State’s very first corn maze.

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Feliks Banel

Feliks Banel: Railroad history conferences in Everett are a metaphorical ‘golden spike’

Two railroad history groups are collaborating and their conferences are actually overlapping at a hotel in Everett.

Image: Ringo Starr, seen playing at the Seattle Center Coliseum, made quite an impression on Ned Ha...

Feliks Banel

Eyewitness recounts Beatles' arrival at Sea-Tac Airport

A gentleman who was born and raised in Seattle read our last Beatles story and got in touch. He was there at Sea-Tac Airport back in 1964.

National News

A memorial is seen at Apalachee High School after the Wednesday school shooting, Saturday, Sept. 7,...

Associated Press

After shooting at Georgia high school, students will return next week for half-days

ATLANTA (AP) — Students at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta will return to campus for half-days beginning next week, Barrow County school officials announced Tuesday, after a Sept. 4 shooting that killed four people and injured nine others. The school system northeast of Atlanta said the Winder high school will start at the normal time […]

Opponents of an under-construction law enforcement training center that critics call "Cop City," pr...

Associated Press

Georgia prosecutors drop all 15 counts of money laundering against 3 'Cop City' activists

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia prosecutors on Tuesday dropped all 15 counts of money laundering that were levied against three Atlanta organizers accused of misusing a bail fund to aid violent protests against the city’s proposed police and fire training center. Atlanta Solidarity Fund leaders Marlon Kautz, Adele MacLean and Savannah Patterson still face racketeering charges, […]

In this photo provided by Debbie Vollmuth, a fire consumes the post office in Selfridge, N.D., Mond...

Associated Press

Fire destroys 105-year-old post office on Standing Rock Reservation

SELFRIDGE, N.D. (AP) — A fire destroyed the 105-year-old post office in Selfridge, North Dakota, early Monday. State and federal authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, KFYR-TV reported. Five trucks, a tanker and multiple volunteers responded to the fire. No one was injured and the fire did not spread to anything else, said […]

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MyNorthwest Staff

Innovative technology to treat prostate cancer

September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In Seattle, Swedish is paving the way with a unique system designed to fight prostate cancer.

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MyNorthwest Staff

Design a better world: Local university offers video game, AI and UX design degrees

Have you dreamed of designing your own video game or being at the forefront of artificial intelligence? There is a school that can help turn those dreams into a reality.

Photo: MADD Washington provides support to families and works to stop increasing traffic fatalities...

MyNorthwest Staff

'We aren't giving up:' MADD Washington brings hope to families of drunk driving victims

MADD Washington provides support to families and works to stop increasing traffic fatalities. In September, they're hosting a 5K.