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Traffic alert: Multiple lanes blocked on SR 167 south in Auburn
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Cars do burnouts in front of large crowd in Seattle, shots fired
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Former Trump chief of staff analyzes tariffs' impact on stock market: 'The market doesn’t understand'
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Boeing settles lawsuit from deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash, avoiding jury trial
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Manda Factor 'beyond excited' to join Seattle's Morning News as new co-host
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Snohomish County police scanner now encrypted as part of law enforcement radio system upgrades
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MyNorthwest News
Global markets sink as Trump’s tariffs roil trading system
Global stock markets extended a severe plunge Monday, fueled by fears that U.S. tariffs would lead to a global economic slowdown. European and Asian shares saw dramatic losses, the leading U.S. index flirted with bear market territory in pre-market trading, and oil prices sagged.
Car plunges 12 feet off parking platform in Queen Anne
A 77-year-old man is in serious condition after being trapped inside a car that plunged 12 feet from a parking structure in Queen Anne, SPD said.
Senate expands hate crimes definition, but rejects broader protections
Washington State Senate broadens hate crimes scope but declines to protect political affiliation in recent legislation.
Jay North, TV's mischievous Dennis the Menace, dies at 73
LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (AP) — Jay North, who starred as the towheaded mischief maker on TV’s “Dennis the Menace” for four seasons starting in 1959, has died. He was 73. North died Sunday at his home in Lake Butler, Florida, after battling colon cancer, said Laurie Jacobson, a longtime friend, and Bonnie Vent, who […]
3.7 magnitude earthquake felt south of Snoqualmie Pass
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was reported near the town of Greenwater, south of Snoqualmie Pass, on Sunday morning.
Keep kids away from windows! 30-50 children injured from window falls per year
As temperatures rise, learn how open windows can pose dangers for toddlers and essential safety tips for parents.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'It's a nightmare': Michael Medved slams Trump’s tariffs, claims markets have lost trillions
Stock markets worldwide responded to the Trump administration's rollout of tariffs by with its single worst day since COVID-19 wrecked the global economy in 2020.
'Jake and Spike': Are the Trump tariffs going to help jobs or hurt the economy?
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill react to Trump's tariff plan, wondering if they will help or ultimately hurt the American economy.
'Huge Mistake': John Curley explains the problems with Trump's Liberation Day tariffs
President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariff strategy April 2, a date being coined as "Liberation Day," with new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners in an effort to dismantle the country's income tax.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Wash. Democrats using budget crisis they created to shut down Mission Creek prison
Washington Democrats exploit a $16 billion deficit to shut down Mission Creek prison, stemming from their own spending decisions.
Video: Governor Bob Ferguson rejects Democratic budgets
Democrats in the state House and Senate each passed operating budgets with steep tax increases. Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson says he’s rejecting them both. “We cannot adopt a budget with anywhere near the level of taxes currently proposed by the House and Senate,” he said. Listen to The Jason Rantz Show weekdays from 3 p.m. […]
Video: Who is really behind the Anti-Tesla movement?
If you show up to an anti-Elon Musk “Tesla Takedown” protest, don’t be surprised if you keep seeing the same faces. That’s because this isn’t the spontaneous grassroots movement the left-wing media pretends it is. It’s orchestrated—and often funded—by far-left activist groups like Indivisible and Troublemakers, with the same usual suspects rotating between protests under […]
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Time's running out: what you must know about the REAL ID deadline before flying
Your May travel plans could be in jeopardy if you don't have the proper ID to get on a plane. The REAL ID Act takes effect in about a month. Are you ready?
'Backups of epic proportions': Your comprehensive guide to Revive I-5 closures and traffic delays
Revive I-5 is happening this summer, closing down significant stretches of the highway for four weeks, much to the chagrin of Seattle drivers and commuters.
New I-5 overpass to cause lengthy weekend delays
The birth of a new freeway interchange; it's happening this weekend on Interstate 5 (I-5) in DuPont, but it will come with a price for drivers.
MyNorthwest Weather
Washington's snowpack falls short again, raising drought concerns
April 1 usually marks the peak of the mountain snowpack season, but similar to last winter, this year's snowpack fell short of average, leading to greater concerns for water supply access.
Mysterious black ring hovers over Seattle—Smoke, UFO, or Supercross stunt?
A strange phenomenon appeared on the Seattle skyline Sunday, when a near-black cloud-like ring hovered over Lumen Field and downtown Seattle.
Don't get fined! Today is your last chance to remove studded tires in WA
Don't risk a fine! Remove your studded tires now—this is no April Fools' joke. Act quickly to stay compliant in Washington.
MyNorthwest Politics
Ethics Complaint filed against State Sen. Emily Alvarado over rent cap bill conflict
Sen. Emily Alvarado faces ethics complaint for alleged conflict of interest in her dual roles as lawmaker and advocate.
Attorney General Nick Brown co-leads lawsuit against president and NIH
Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration Friday, accusing it of unlawfully interfering with funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
'We will fight this at every level:' WA Rep. Jayapal responds to federal job cuts
Washington’s U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is back in her district and railing against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for what she called an attack to gut Federal Human Services programs and workers. On Friday morning, Jayapal held a news conference in front of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle, where she addressed these points: […]
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Kentucky flood forces Buffalo Trace Distillery to temporarily close
The historic Buffalo Trace Distillery has temporarily closed after deadly flooding ravaging Kentucky swept into its facilities, forcing the popular bourbon company to turn away the public and staff. In a statement released on Sunday, the Frankfort, Kentucky-based distillery said it would remain closed through April 10 but warned that date could change. “Due to […]
Will new Mega Million odds make you a jackpot winner? Don't get your hopes up
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery players are going to have a shot at more billion-dollar jackpots and slightly better odds under new Mega Millions rules that go into effect with Tuesday’s drawing. But the improvements come at a cost — literally: Players will have to shell out $5 per ticket, more than double the […]
Infidelity for the social media age: What is microcheating, and is it a big deal?
Liking a co-worker’s photo on social media. Sending them direct messages. Checking in on Slack more often than before. Progressively interacting in this way with someone outside your relationship may be no big deal to you. To your significant other, however, it may be microcheating, which some people consider a form of infidelity because it […]
MyNorthwest History
How 11 feet of snow led to America’s deadliest avalanche near Stevens Pass in 1910
Discover how 11 feet of snow caused America's deadliest avalanche near Stevens Pass.
Feliks Banel's Flight 293 podcast 'Unsolved Histories' inspires Congress to take action
Feliks Banel's "What Happened to Flight 293" podcast has inspired the creation of bipartisan bills in the U.S. House and Senate.
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.
National News
Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies
BALTIMORE (AP) — An appeals court on Monday cleared the way for billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to once again access people’s private data at three federal agencies, a win for the Trump administration as the underlying lawsuit plays out. In a split ruling, the three-judge panel blocked a lower court decision that […]
Judge dismisses former Mississippi governor's defamation lawsuit against news outlet
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant that claimed a local news outlet defamed him in public comments about its Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting on the misspending of $77 million in federal welfare funds. The one-page ruling Friday by Madison County Circuit Court Judge Bradley Mills sided […]
Bogus report on tariff pause briefly lifted markets before White House denied it
NEW YORK (AP) — A bogus rumor that President Donald Trump was considering a pause in tariffs briefly lifted markets Monday before the White House shot down the unfounded reports. The confusion — which was amplified on social media and by some traditional media outlets — lasted less than a half hour but reflected a […]
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MOPOP debuts newest exhibition 'Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form'
The Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP), located in Seattle, steps into the realm of folklore and fantasy with its upcoming exhibition, “Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form.” In collaboration with the renowned Barbican Centre in London, the limited-time exhibition journeys through the rich, multifaceted world of Asian visual storytelling, paying homage to its historical […]
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.
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.