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Frank Sumrall

Former Auburn police officer sentenced to 16 years after murdering homeless man in 2019

Former Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson has been sentenced to serve 16 years and eight months in prison Thursday afternoon.

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Geoff Mulvihill, The Associated Press

Purdue Pharma owners could pay $7.4 billion in new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of the prescription painkiller.

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Frank Sumrall

Marysville School District closes 2 schools to stave off financial crisis

The Marysville School District (MSD) will be closing two schools as it struggles to get back on track financially.

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Jake Coyle, The Associated Press

‘Emilia Pérez’ leads Oscar nominations with 13, setting record for a non-English language film

Jacques Audiard’s "Emilia Pérez," a Spanish-language, French-made film, dominated the Oscar nominations with 13.

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Kristin M. Hall, The Associated Press

Teen fatally shoots a female student and himself at Antioch High School in Nashville, police say

A shooting in a cafeteria at Antioch High School in Nashville Wednesday left a female student dead and another student wounded.

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Frank Sumrall

Suspect shot, arrested after all-day standoff in Lakewood, city evacuations issued

Police were forced to evacuate multiple blocks in Lakewood as police negotiated with an armed burglary suspect during a day-long standoff.

SeattleSports.com

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The Associated Press

Seattle Kraken suffer 3-0 loss to Capitals

Washington's Alex Ovechkin moved closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record as the Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: Trevor May on If Elite Pitching Can Carry the #Mariners | #SeattleSports

Fomer MLB Pitcher and host of the Cut on the Diamond Podcast Trevor May talks the Marienrs offseason and current state of the MLB with hosts Bob Stelton. —- 0:00 Ichiro’s Hall of Fam Announcement 5:01 What Moves the Mariners can make 7:57 Taking Advantage of an Elite rotation 9:44 Mariners Developing Relievers 11:49 Are […]

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: #Seahawks 2025 Draft: Names to Watch | #SeattleSports

Bob Stelton & Mike Lefko (in for Dave Wyman) are joined by NFL.com Lead Draft Analyst Eric Edholm to gather his early thoughts on the 2025 draft and who #Seahawks fans should keep an eye on as we move closer to the Senior Bowl and ultimately, draft day. 0:00 – Byron Murphy going to sophomore […]

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Brent Stecker

Third team reportedly talks to Pete Carroll about being head coach

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly now interested in former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, and it could come with some drama.

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The Associated Press

Ichiro wants to have a drink with writer who left him off HOF ballot

Ichiro Suzuki fell only one vote shy of becoming just the second player in baseball history to be a unanimous Hall of Fame selection.

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Cameron Van Til

Daniel Jeremiah: Why a Seahawks rebuild wouldn’t make sense

"There's too much to tear down to go all the way to the bottom," NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah said of the Seattle Seahawks' current state.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Amazon's Sneaky Promoted Ads

Kevin Brasler with Checkbook.org stopped by Seattle’s News and explains the promoted ads Amazon is using. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!

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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Your Bath Towels Are DIRTIER Than You Think?

The question of the day is… how often do you wash the towel you use after showering? Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!

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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Why Millennials, Gen X are demanding their inheritance NOW

A recent survey found that Millennials and Gen X are more demanding of receiving an inheritance than previous generations. Ursula Reutin and Angela Poe Russell debate what they would pass on to their own kids. Listen to The Gee & Ursula Show weekdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM and […]

KTTH Opinion

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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Alaska Airline flight attendant gets fired for twerking!?!?

An Alaska Airlines flight attendant went viral when she posted a twerking video on TikTok… in full uniform. Shocker, she got fired. Jason Rantz & Jake Skorheim talk about the old days of flying on this all-new Double Shot.☕☕ Listen to The Jason Rantz Show weekdays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on AM 770 […]

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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Does AOC think Elon Musk loves nazis?!

Is Elon Musk a Nazi? No, he isn’t a Nazi. Did he make a Hitler salute? No, he did not. Jason Rantz talks about Musk’s controversial gesture at the Presidential Inauguration. Listen to The Jason Rantz Show weekdays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on AM 770 KTTH or on-demand wherever you listen to podcast

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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Does anesthesia have a meaningful impact on climate change?

A Washington Democrat hopes to study the impact of medical anesthesia on climate change, an example of environmentalism at its most extreme. Listen to The Jason Rantz Show weekdays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on AM 770 KTTH or on-demand wherever you listen to podcast

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MyNorthwest Traffic

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Chris Sullivan

New bill targets unsecured loads: Will big rigs finally be required to cover their cargo?

If it's illegal for a cooler to fly out of your pickup truck, why isn't it illegal when big rigs fail to cover or secure their loads?

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Julia Dallas

Amazon's impact: New data reveals Friday traffic worse than pre-pandemic levels

INRIX, a firm that studies traffic, has been tracking data surrounding the impact of Amazon's five days a week in-office mandate on traffic in the Seattle area.

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Frank Sumrall

WA near dead last for overall driving in the U.S., latest study claims

WalletHub compared all 50 states and unfortunately found that Washington is the second-worst state to drive in.

MyNorthwest Weather

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Ted Buehner

Sunshine and frost continue as Western Washington stays dry

The ongoing cool, dry weather is expected to continue this week with more sunshine and early morning frost.

Photo: The view of the sunset from an overlook in Queen Anne in Seattle in February....

Ted Buehner

Brace yourself: Western Washington's coldest weather of the season coming up

The coldest weather of the season is on tap starting this holiday weekend and extending into next week in Western Washington.

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Frank Sumrall

WA reps seek aid, disaster declaration from federal government for bomb cyclone recovery

Washington representatives are asking for financial assistance and a disaster declaration following the deadly bomb cyclone.

MyNorthwest Politics

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Frank Sumrall

'I’m more humble now': Joe Zlab shares his Jan. 6 experience after Trump pardon

Joe Zlab was among Trump's 1,500 issued pardons for those who were convicted or criminally charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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Martha Bellisle, The Associated Press and KIRO 7 News Staff

‘Orchestrated attack’ on Portland elections office shatters dozens of windows, police say

A group of people broke dozens of windows and spray painted anti-government graffiti on a Portland elections office.

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Matt Markovich

Capping the chaos: Washington rent stabilization bill moves forward

In one of its first acts of the 2025 legislative session on Monday, Washington State House Democrats have resurrected an attempt at rent stabilization.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

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Associated Press

Tips on overcoming the loss of cherished, personal belongings in disasters

Losing important sentimental belongings — those items that represented who you are — can be traumatic for those who go through disasters that destroy homes. Some tips on how to get through it, emotionally and practically: Soothe yourself, and be patient Grief can be hard on the body, says Mary-Frances O’Connor, a psychology professor at […]

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Associated Press

How to cope when disasters strip away photos, heirlooms and other pieces of the past

They’re the possessions that tell your story: the photos of old friends and relatives. The ring your mom left you. The hand-knit Christmas stockings. Your grandfather’s secretary desk and the letters inside. When disasters strike, these artifacts of your own rich history might be the toughest belongings to lose. “It still hits me now — […]

FILE - The water in the Gulf of Mexico appears bluer than usual off of East Beach, Saturday, June 2...

Associated Press

The Gulf of Whatnow? Mapmakers grapple with Trump's geographic renaming plans

What’s in a name change, after all? The water bordered by the Southern United States, Mexico and Cuba will be critical to shipping lanes and vacationers whether it’s called the Gulf of Mexico, as it has been for four centuries, or the Gulf of America, as President Donald Trump ordered this week. North America’s highest […]

MyNorthwest History

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Terry Tang, The Associated Press

The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On the third Monday of January, federal, state and local governments recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Image: Customers lined up outside the Skakey's in Renton on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. They were lookin...

Steve Coogan

Lines bust out the door as last Western Washington Shakey's is set to close

The last Shakey's Pizza Parlor in Western Washington announced this week it will permanently close Monday.

Image: The exterior of the original Burgermaster in Seattle can be seen from the parking lot on Tue...

Steve Coogan

Burgermaster to close its original location in Seattle after 73 years

Burgermaster announced Wednesday it will close its original location in Seattle's University District at the end of February.

National News

FILE - Water is dropped by helicopter on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon, Jan. 11, 2025, in...

Associated Press

Trump targets California water policy as he prepares to tour LA fire damage

As President Donald Trump prepares to tour wildfire damage in California, he’s zeroing in on one of his frequent targets for criticism: State water policy. Since the fires broke out Jan. 7, Trump has used social media and interviews to accuse the state of sending too much water to the Pacific Ocean instead of south […]

FILE - A banner announcing Dad's Place is displayed on the church's back entrance, in Bryan, Ohio, ...

Associated Press

Ohio pastor convicted in dispute over sheltering homeless vows to continue his mission

BRYAN, Ohio (AP) — For more than a year, a pastor who opened his church around the clock to shelter and give hope to homeless people has been at odds with an Ohio city over the building housing his ministry. On Tuesday, a city judge found Pastor Chris Avell guilty of violating zoning and fire […]

Roughly half of the Minnesota House seats remain empty as Democrats fail to show up after the legis...

Associated Press

Democrats' Minnesota House boycott echoes earlier walkouts in other states

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democrats in the Minnesota House who have boycotted daily sessions are using tactics that lawmakers around the country have tried at least two dozen times before to thwart their opponents. It’s not even a first for the state. Minnesota Democrats are trying to prevent Republicans from taking advantage of a […]

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Photo: A senior living community can be a positive step toward ensuring safety, health and happines...

MyNorthwest Staff

Navigating the transition: 5 ways to know if it’s time for senior living

Deciding when it's time for senior living can be challenging. However, a senior living community can be a positive step toward ensuring safety, health and happiness.

Photo: Safeway and Albertson’s launched the Nourishing Neighbors program to ensure everyone has a...

MyNorthwest Staff

Fighting hunger together: Safeway's, Albertsons' Nourishing Neighbors program tackles food insecurity

Safeway and Albertson’s launched the Nourishing Neighbors program to ensure everyone has access to nourishing food every day.

Photo: Billings Middle School students learn during a school field trip....

MyNorthwest Staff

Unveiling the educational gem: Billings Middle School

Billings Middle School’s curriculum is distinctively centered on social justice, preparing students to be the leaders of tomorrow.