MyNorthwest News

Photo: Cast of musical Wicked, Alexia Khadime as Elphaba, and Lucy St. Louis as Glinda perform live...

Julia Dallas

Tickets going fast for popular Broadway musical 'Wicked' in Seattle

For nearly a month, the Paramount Theatre's stage will be lit up with hues of green and pink as "Wicked" takes over.

marysville schools...

Luke Duecy

Marysville Schools still paying recently removed superintendent more than $400K

The financially destitute Marysville School District is offering former Superintendent Zachery Robbins, Ph.D., more than $400,000 over the next year.

Photo: Police investigate a Tacoma double shooting....

Luke Duecy

Police: 3 injured in Tacoma double shooting

Police are investigating a double shooting that happened in the middle of downtown Tacoma early Wednesday morning.

Hurricane...

Associated Press

Hurricane Milton lashes Florida; worst yet to come

Hurricane Milton dropped to a Category 4 early Wednesday as it churns toward Florida's west coast. Evacuations will soon end.

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Bill Kaczaraba

Public safety is the primary concern for Seattle voters

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce unveiled findings of a poll, revealing that public safety has emerged as the primary concern for local voters.

uw nobel prize...

Frank Sumrall

UW biochemist wins Nobel Prize for breakthroughs in protein design

Baker shares the Nobel Prize with two other scientists for their work on using artificial intelligence to predict protein structures.

SeattleSports.com

Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III...

The Associated Press

Seahawks look to run ball more heading into clash vs 49ers

The Seattle Seahawks only handed the ball of to running back Kenneth Walker III five times in Sunday's loss against the New York Giants.

San Francisco 49ers Jordan Mason Seattle Seahawks 2023...

Cameron Van Til

The key matchup to watch as Seahawks face 49ers in NFC West clash

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah explains which matchup could determine how things play out between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: Where do the Seahawks have an ADVANTAGE over the #49ers?

The Seattle #Seahawks face off against the San Francisco 49ers on #TNF at Lumen Field but have lost the last FIVE games against the 9ers. Could that change this week? What area do the Hawks hold an advantage – however slight – over their division rivals in 2024? Listen to The Wyman & Bob Show […]

Seattle Seahawks loss against New York Giants...

Zac Hereth

Schlereth weighs in on Seahawks’ loss to Giants

The former NFL offensive lineman doesn't think the Seattle Seahawks' defeat against the previously 1-3 Giants was as bad as most believed.

New York Giants Tyrone Tracy Seattle Seahawks defense 2024...

Cameron Van Til

Wyman: The biggest areas the Seahawks’ defense needs to fix

Dave Wyman dives into what needs to improve after back-to-back rough performances from the Seattle Seahawks' defense.

Seattle Seahawks CB Riq Woolen...

Zac Hereth

Seahawks Injuries: 3 defenders out, 3 questionable vs 49ers

Cornerback Riq Woolen is set to be the latest important defensive piece to miss action for the Seattle Seahawks.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

hurricane helene climate change...

Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Hurricane Helene latest warning how climate change is affecting weather, storms

But what is different is hurricanes like Hurricane Helene are more devastating, with science pointing to climate change as the culprit.

ATM politicians gridlock...

Charlie Harger

Harger: Walz visit a reminder WA is a mere 'ATM' for politicians visiting during gridlock

Tim Walz is swinging through the Emerald City for a fundraiser, potentially turning rush hour into a parking lot.

election denial...

Dave Ross

Ross: Denial is still in style when it comes to election results

I think we all have to accept that many of our neighbors, at this time in our history, have election denial regarding Donald Trump.

KTTH Opinion

Photo: Thank FIFA Club World soccer because downtown Seattle will be clean temporarily next year, R...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Thanks to FIFA Club World soccer, Seattle will be clean for 10 whole minutes

Thank FIFA Club World soccer for a temporarily cleaned up downtown Seattle. Too bad we have to wait until next year to enjoy it.

Seattle traffic snarled Tuesday morning due to Vice-Presidential candidate Tim Walz's local funrais...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Tim Walz visited Washington for millions and all we got was lousy traffic in Seattle

VP hopeful Tim Walz is in the Seattle area for a fundraiser. All we get out of it is a crippling traffic jam in and around Seattle.

Photo: Congressman Dan Newhouse from Washington's 4th congressional district says the claims that F...

Jackson Meyer

Is FEMA funding illegal immigrants, flailing in response to Hurricane Helene?

Congressman Dan Newhouse from Washington's 4th congressional district says the claims that FEMA is funding illegal immigrants are true.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

I-5 commute crash...

Frank Sumrall

'Slow down:' Troopers respond to nearly 40 King County crashes Tuesday

A four-vehicle crash occurred on I-5 heading south Tuesday morning, causing the morning commute to slow to a standstill.

tolls I-405 SR 167...

Chris Sullivan

Massive toll system changes on the way

The maximum tolls on I-405 and SR 167 went up to $15 earlier this year, but it's likely that rate will be going up again next year.

boylston ave off-ramp...

Nate Connors

Peace and quiet ahead: Boylston Ave off-ramp to shut down for noise walls

This weekend's portion of the noise wall project is scheduled to close the Boylston Ave off-ramp at 7 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday.

MyNorthwest Weather

hurricanes bomb cyclones...

Ted Buehner

Western WA does not have to worry about hurricanes, just bomb cyclones

No, Western Washington doesn't get hurricanes, but the region is home to hurricane-force winds via bomb cyclones.

Vancouver earthquake...

Bill Kaczaraba

Another earthquake hits Pacific Northwest bringing total to 87 in past month

Early Friday morning, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Vancouver, British Columbia, according to the Pacific Northwest Sesmic Network.

Image: This screenshot captures the MyNorthwest earthquake tracker during the afternoon of Tuesday,...

Steve Coogan

Fourth earthquake in a week shakes up Western Washington

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed three earthquakes between magnitude 2.6 and 3.0 have hit Western Washington since Sunday.

MyNorthwest Politics

Photo: Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a rally at York Exp...

Julia Dallas

Tim Walz stops in Washington to boost fundraising efforts

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited Washington for a private fundraiser. The event was scheduled for October 8 at 9 a.m. in Hunts Point.

ATM politicians gridlock...

Charlie Harger

Harger: Walz visit a reminder WA is a mere 'ATM' for politicians visiting during gridlock

Tim Walz is swinging through the Emerald City for a fundraiser, potentially turning rush hour into a parking lot.

Photo: A new indictment has been filed in an effort to convict Donald Trump of interfering with the...

Julia Dallas

New indictment undermines ruling that Trump's alleged crimes fall under presidential immunity

A new indictment gives supporting evidence that allegations against former president Donald Trump do not fall under presidential immunity.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

A car is submerged in flood water at an apartment complex in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Thu...

Associated Press

How to help people affected by Hurricane Milton

Communities in Florida still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene are now also grappling with the still-unfolding damage from Hurricane Milton. The storm crashed into a community south of Tampa, drenching counties with torrents of rain, downing power lines and bridges and kicking up dangerous storm surges. Here is some advice from experts about […]

Photo: Cast of musical Wicked, Alexia Khadime as Elphaba, and Lucy St. Louis as Glinda perform live...

Julia Dallas

Tickets going fast for popular Broadway musical 'Wicked' in Seattle

For nearly a month, the Paramount Theatre's stage will be lit up with hues of green and pink as "Wicked" takes over.

Associated Press

Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tourism in Orlando rapidly came to a standstill Wednesday with the main airport and at least three theme parks and other businesses set to shut down, leaving Florida residents and visitors fleeing Hurricane Milton to hunker down in area hotels. Milton, which is expected to come ashore late Wednesday or early […]

MyNorthwest History

mount adams...

Feliks Banel

As Mount Adams quakes, a search for its heart and soul

Seismic activity at Mount Adams – known as Washington’s forgotten mountain -- picked up in September, getting the attention of the rest of the state.

Image: This is a photo of the DC-7C airliner that took off from McChord Air Force Base on June 3, 1...

Feliks Banel

'Unsolved Histories': New podcast examines airliner that crashed after departing Tacoma

"Unsolved Histories: What Happened to Flight 293" is a podcast about three intersecting stories historian Feliks Banel has been investigating.

Mount Adams...

Feliks Banel

All Over The Map: Unusual seismic activity and twisted name origins of Mount Adams

Mount Adams, the long-dormant volcano in Southwest Washington, recently experienced some unusual seismic activity.

National News

A car is submerged in flood water at an apartment complex in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Thu...

Associated Press

How to help people affected by Hurricane Milton

Communities in Florida still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene are now also grappling with the still-unfolding damage from Hurricane Milton. The storm crashed into a community south of Tampa, drenching counties with torrents of rain, downing power lines and bridges and kicking up dangerous storm surges. Here is some advice from experts about […]

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she boards Air Force Two at L...

Associated Press

The Latest: Harris visiting Nevada and Arizona while Trump speaks in Michigan

As Florida grapples with the effects of Hurricane Milton, presidential campaigning remains in full swing in battleground states across the U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will attend a Univision town hall in Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon before going to an evening rally in Phoenix while remaining in close contact with the White House and […]

FILE - Sen. Robert Kennedy poses with his wife Ethel outside the Senate Chamber on Oct. 13, 1965, i...

Associated Press

Ethel Kennedy, social activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy, has died

BOSTON, Mass. (AP) — Ethel Kennedy, the wife of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes and the family’s legacy for decades thereafter, died on Thursday, her family said. She was 96. Kennedy had been hospitalized after suffering a stroke in her sleep […]

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Photo: The Mountains to Sound Greenways Trust is hosting a tree-planting fundraiser....

MyNorthwest Staff

Plant today, protect tomorrow: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust hosts fundraiser

The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust is hosting a tree-planting fundraiser, helping create a sustainable future for local communities, wildlife and the planet.

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MyNorthwest Staff

Integrating 'good CHEE' to create balance, comfort in your home

Home Comfort Alliance recommends ways to create a home that embodies comfort, health, efficience and environmental impact.

Photo: Northwest University can help turn your design dreams into a reality. In this picture, Dean ...

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.