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I-90 reopens in North Bend after 30 semis spin-out
Eastbound I-90 was temporarily closed for nearly two and a half hours Friday morning after 30 semi-trucks spun out, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
Snowflake Lane returns to Bellevue
Snowflake Lane, a Christmas tradition in Downtown Bellevue, is heading into its 19th year.
US House expels New York Rep. George Santos
Rep. George Santos of New York uis facing a critical vote to expel him from the House on Friday as lawmakers weigh whether his actions, fabrications and alleged lawbreaking warrant the chamber's most severe punishment.
City Council in Portland approves $2.6M for police body cameras
The City Council in Portland, Oregon, approved $2.6 million for permanent police body cameras in a unanimous vote, a crucial step toward the city no longer being among the last major U.S. police agencies without the technology.
UW expert: More people likely to use hate speech in public meetings over Zoom
“There’s increasingly a willingness to engage in uncivil actions such as hate speech,” says University of Washington Associate Professor Nicholas Weber, who teaches at U-Dub’s Information School.
Lumen Field ranked third-most expensive stadium in NFL
Lumen Field ranked as the third-most expensive NFL stadium for the most common purchases -- tickets, beer and hot dogs.
SeattleSports.com
Forsberg has 39 saves in shutout as Senators beat Kraken 2-0
Anton Forsberg stopped 39 shots for his first shutout of the season and the Ottawa Senators beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0.
Rice, Jones combine for 46 as WSU beats Portland State 71-61 win
Isaac Jones scored 27 points and Myles Rice scored 11 of his 19 points in the final 12 minutes, and WSU held off Portland State 71-61.
Bumpus: How DK Metcalf had big game for Seahawks in Dallas
Michael Bumpus breaks down what he saw from DK Metcalf in Dallas and why the Seattle Seahawks WR had his best game of 2023.
Pac-12 ends on high note, but future is daunting for WSU and OSU
The Conference of Champions has been reduced to the Conference of Could've Beens, and the Pac-12 as we know it is no more.
Drayer: Good Ty France is hitter Mariners need, and he’s trying something new
A good Ty France is just what the Seattle Mariners need, Shannon Drayer says, and he's attacking his offseason in a different way this winter.
Seahawks’ third straight loss brings playoff hopes into question
The Seattle Seahawks nearly beat the Cowboys, but they've now lost three in a row and four of five while their playoff hopes have taken a hit.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Lynch: I watched the Hamas videos so you don’t have to
There aren’t enough suitable adjectives to describe watching the Hamas videos. Horrific. Barbaric. Brutal. Appalling. Those are just a few.
Mayfield: The Washington state ferry system needs to be saved
Washington State Ferries -- the largest public ferry system in the entire world -- is sinking fast, and our neighbors are drowning.
Ursula: Record-low King County election turnout 'disturbing'
King County had the lowest recorded turnout rate for a general election in modern history this year. Ursula explains why it's disturbing.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Washington Democrats abused Giving Tuesday to fundraise
It wasn't an appeal Washington Democrats made that just so happened to fall on Giving Tuesday. It was pitched for the charity event.
Suits on Newsom - DeSantis debate: 'Newsom is going to lose'
California Governor Gavin Newsom will debate Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis for 90 minutes, starting at 6 p.m.
Rantz: High schoolers ramp up antisemitism in series of walkouts
Antisemitism on campus isn't relegated to just colleges. High school students are organizing various anti-Israel walkouts to support Hamas.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Major disruption ahead for Sound Transit riders
Brace yourself -- another Sound Transit disruption kicks off next month in order to do maintenance on the 1 Line.
3 years of construction to widen I-5 in Pierce County begins
The next phase of construction to widen I-5 in Pierce County is now underway, and drivers can expect three years of traffic congestion.
Pack your chains for snow: State Patrol targeting big rigs on I-90
The State Patrol is on the prowl across I-90 and other mountain passes, making sure truck drivers are ready for the snow.
MyNorthwest Weather
Skiers rejoice: Snow on the way to Washington mountains
The fresh snow may also be enough to open more ski areas in Washington state. Crystal Mountain recently opened with limited operations
King Tide season is back, here's how to prepare
November is well underway and marks the start of King Tide season. The winter months are when the inland waters of Western Washington get its highest astronomical high tides of the year. So, what is a King Tide?
Seattle winter may come sooner than you think
Meteorological winter starts on Friday, but winter as we know it begins on the solstice -- this year on Dec. 21 around 7:30 p.m. in Seattle.
MyNorthwest Politics
After county rejects extension, Burien must act quickly to get $1M in homeless aid
A Burien City Council meeting may have been the last chance to decide if they will accept a $1 million offer to address the city's homelessness crisis.
400,000 signatures: Voters may decide Washington's climate law future
Backers of an effort to repeal the state's carbon market announced they have enough signatures to put it before lawmakers and, possibly, voters next November.
Poll: Dave Reichert ahead of Bob Ferguson in WA governor race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert leads WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson in a new poll ahead of the 2024 election.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Christmas boat parade lights up Columbia River
The Christmas Lighted Boat Parade, which began back in the 1960s, will ply the waters of the mighty Columbia River this weekend.
Ukrainian ballet company thrives with Seattle show despite war
The Grand Kyiv Ballet takes the stage at Seattle's Paramount in December in a performance of Snow White that promoters call elegant and mesmerizing.
Ursula and Micki hosted Seattle Tree Lighting Celebration
The annual tree lighting event in downtown Seattle has a unique twist: KIRO Newsradio's Ursula Reutin and Micki Gamez will be in the center of the action.
MyNorthwest History
Christmas boat parade lights up Columbia River
The Christmas Lighted Boat Parade, which began back in the 1960s, will ply the waters of the mighty Columbia River this weekend.
Seattle's Candy Cane Lane has a long history, returns on Saturday
One of Seattle’s most beloved and historic holiday displays – Candy Cane Lane in Ravenna – will open this coming Saturday.
Burien hero dies before receiving medal
Sharon Casey, wife of Gene Casey, disclosed that her husband died last week in Florida at the age of 87.
National News
Authorities identify suspect in killing of 3 homeless men in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles man already in custody in connection with another shooting investigation has been identified as the suspect in three recent killings of homeless men, police said Saturday. Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said Jerrid Joseph Powell, 33, was identified as the suspect in the three killings after authorities […]
Report: Contaminants being removed from vacant Chicago lot where migrant housing is planned
CHICAGO (AP) — High levels of mercury and other contaminants are being removed from a vacant Chicago lot where a tent camp housing 2,000 migrants is planned, a report from a consultant hired by the city said. The Chicago Tribune reported that the nearly 800-page assessment by Terracon Consultants released Friday night said high levels […]
Group of swing state Muslims vows to ditch Biden in 2024 over his war stance
CHICAGO (AP) — Muslim community leaders from several swing states pledged to withdraw support for U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday at a conference in suburban Detroit, citing his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Democrats in Michigan have warned the White House that Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war could cost him […]