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Judge grants Trump admin's appeal to block SNAP court order after Ferguson confirms rollout
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Judge rules Trump administration failed to meet legal requirements for deploying troops to Portland
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UW oncologist explains how star goalkeeper developed rare kidney cancer
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Everett mayor furthers lead over former council member in latest results
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Hunt widens lead, while Krishnadasan remains on top in pivotal WA state Senate races
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Girmay Zahilay officially next King County executive as Claudia Balducci concedes
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MyNorthwest News
Will the 'Friday jump' save Katie Wilson? Seattle awaits crucial ballot drop to decide mayoral race
Clear your calendar for 4 p.m. Friday, Seattleites. That's when the city will have a good chance to predict who the next mayor will be.
'Weight off my shoulders': Mother relieved as suspect arrested in daughter's 1994 murder
Tanya Frazier's mother, Theresa Frazier, is relieved authorities were able to track down a suspect more than three decades later.
Seattle detective solves second cold case in 1 week through DNA evidence
The Seattle Police Department solved its second cold case in less than a week. His accused killer, 37-year-old Clay Fosse, was linked to the crime through DNA.
Convicted killer Bryan Kohberger argues he can’t pay for victims’ urns
Bryan Kohberger is fighting paying for the urns of two University of Idaho students that he killed.
Suspect in custody after fight on Metro bus leads to shooting
A suspect is in custody after a fight on a King County Metro bus led to a shooting Friday.
Woman rescues a beached shark in Oregon in striking video
A woman was walking her dogs on an Oregon beach when she saw a small shark struggling.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: State Senate Budget Chair warns lawmakers that WA is broke
Senator June Robinson relayed a simple message: Don't even bother asking for new spending. The cupboard is bare. We're broke.
Harger: It’s only Socialism when Democrats do it
So here we are: Democrats seizing grocery stores, Republicans seizing tech companies and the steel industry, and everyone pretending their version doesn't count.
58,000 Snohomish County voters undervote by not reading directions
I consider myself an informed voter. And yet, I screwed up, and so did thousands of my fellow Snohomish County voters.
'Invest in our next generation': Gee laments Yelm levy failure after 4th straight year
Several school districts across Washington had levies pass in this year's general election, except for Yelm Community Schools' Proposition 1.
GOP strategist: 'Depressingly low turnout' shows lack of voter excitement
The first batch of results for several general election races across Washington has been revealed, with key races, like the Seattle mayor, still up in the air.
Harger: When Congress plays politics with SNAP, the American public pays the price
Have we really come to this? We're continuing a government shutdown, and we're cutting poor families off SNAP food benefits?
SeattleSports.com
NFC West: Rams change kickers; Purdy could be 49ers’ backup
The Los Angeles Rams are changing kickers ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, who may have QB Brock Purdy active.
Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh wins his first Silver Slugger
Cal Raleigh has won his first American League Silver Slugger award, but he was the lone Seattle Mariners player honored Friday.
Seahawks Injury Report: 4 ruled out, WR position hit hard
Two Seattle Seahawks wide receivers have been ruled out for Sunday on the injury report, with one more each doubtful and questionable.
Mariners Offseason Roundtable: Drayer, Salk and Rowland-Smith
Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer sat down with Seattle Sports' Mike Salk and M's broadcaster Ryan Rowland-Smith for 45 minutes of offseason talk.
Uchenna Nwosu: Seahawks’ trade sends message ‘our foot’s on the gas’
"When we make moves like this, that just shows you that our foot's on the gas and we think we've got a real shot," Seattle Seahawks LB Uchenna Nwosu said.
Stacy Rost: 3 numbers that matter for Seahawks-Cardinals
The 6-2 Seattle Seahawks return home Saturday for an NFC West contest against the 3-5 Arizona Cardinals. Seattle Sports' Stacy Rost previews the matchup.
Seattle Red
Will Seattle lose Red Robin? Burger chain to close up to 70 restaurants nationwide amid financial restructuring
Red Robin plans to close up to 70 restaurants nationwide as part of a financial turnaround strategy, though it’s unclear if the closures will impact the Seattle-area locations.
Seattle teacher punched 13-year-old student — now the district owes $8 million
A Seattle jury awarded $8 million to a former Meany Middle School student who says his teacher punched him twice during class.
Oregon, Idaho, and Washington residents buried in delinquent credit card debt
Tax-and-spend policies sparked the PNW debt crisis; conservative Idaho fared best in delinquencies.
Veterans Day parade scrapped in Portland after sponsors vanish for surprising reason
Portland's Veteran's Day parade has been canceled after failure to secure sponsors.
Rantz: Councilmember appears to encourage literal ‘fighting back’ against ICE, doubles down despite police chief’s warning
Redmond Councilmember Angie Nuevacamina told residents to “fight back” against ICE, prompting Police Chief Darrell Lowe to warn against violence.
DOJ civil rights chief calls out University of Washington’s ‘DEI allegiance’ tests
DOJ targets UW over mandatory DEI statements, calling race and gender consideration illegal.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
All westbound lanes of US 2 at SR 204 back open
All westbound lanes of US 2 at State Route 204 (SR 204) at milepost 2 were closed.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets
The FAA announced that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
All lanes on southbound I-5 south of Bridgeport reopened after crash
A significant crash occurred early Wednesday morning on southbound I-5, causing delays for morning commuters.
MyNorthwest Weather
Study: Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of pre-term births
Researchers theorize that inhaled wildfire smoke particles can enter a woman's bloodstream and interfere with the development of the placenta.
Heavy rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, pummelled Seattle Wednesday evening
Hail, thunder, lightning, strong gusts of wind, and rain struck Seattle Wednesday evening.
Sistek: NOAA denies Hurricane Hunter flight for WA storm as La Niña boosts Seattle snow chances
A Hurricane Hunter flight won’t be tracking this week’s West Coast storm, according to NOAA. Seattle weather blogger Scott Sistek says that despite the denial, La Niña is giving the region a good shot at snow this winter.
MyNorthwest Politics
Will the 'Friday jump' save Katie Wilson? Seattle awaits crucial ballot drop to decide mayoral race
Clear your calendar for 4 p.m. Friday, Seattleites. That's when the city will have a good chance to predict who the next mayor will be.
Harger: State Senate Budget Chair warns lawmakers that WA is broke
Senator June Robinson relayed a simple message: Don't even bother asking for new spending. The cupboard is bare. We're broke.
Anders Ibsen to be next mayor of Tacoma as John Hines concedes
Anders Ibsen has won the Tacoma Mayor's race; his opponent John Hines conceded Thursday night.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Wrong-way rover: Dog is rescued from a busy Boston tunnel during rush hour
BOSTON (AP) — A dog trotting through a busy Boston tunnel narrowly missed being hit by traffic before state police rescued the wrong-way rover. Surveillance video from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shows the black-and-white pup heading toward oncoming vehicles in the Ted Williams Tunnel on Thursday morning. With cars and trucks whizzing by, it […]
Adopt a pet for only $30 in King County
Regional Animal Services of King County is offering $30 cat and dog adoptions until November 30.
Day of the Dead, GeekGirlCon, ghosts, and more this weekend!
There are a lot of Seattle-area events this weekend, so let's dive in!
MyNorthwest History
Landscape still bears the scars of Mount St. Helens eruption 45 years later
Sunday marks 45 years since Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people and reshaping the landscape of southwest Washington, which still bears the scars of that devastating event.
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.
National News
UPS grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — UPS will ground its fleet of MD-11 planes “out of an abundance of caution” following a deadly crash at its global aviation hub in Kentucky, the company announced late Friday. The MD-11 aircrafts make up about 9% of its airline fleet, according to the company. “We made this decision proactively at […]
People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits
People in some U.S. states will be able to buy groceries with federally funded SNAP benefits Saturday while those in other states were still waiting for November food benefits that had been delayed by a protracted legal battle over the federal government shutdown. The Trump administration initially said last month that it would not fund […]
Some states are requiring gun safety lessons in schools that teach kids 'stop, don't touch'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — This school year, students in elementary, middle and high schools in some states will get a new lesson on safety: what to do if they find a firearm. Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah are the first states to enact laws that require public schools to teach children as young as 5 the […]
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Discover Kitsap County's creative soul: Where Nordic charm meets gothic gardens and ancient traditions thrive
Kitsap County is full of wonderfully weird, authentically artsy, and unexpectedly magical corners that make visitors become locals and locals never want to leave.
More than just a Seattle plumber that loves food
For Dusty, owner of Craftsman Plumbing, plumbing has never been just about pipes and water pressure.
A whole-home generator isn’t a luxury — it’s a lifeline
Tyson O’Neill, owner of Generator Supercenter of Puget Sound in Lynnwood, said homeowners must stop treating backup power like a luxury.