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Jury convicts armorer of involuntary manslaughter in Alec Baldwin shooting
A jury convicted Hannah Gutierrez-Reed of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin.
Delta Airlines raises baggage fees, a decision spurred by rivals
Delta Airlines just announced it will increase the cost of baggage fees by 17% with an additional $5 charge.
Homeless camping restrictions increase in Burien with new ordinance
The Burien City Council passed Ordinance 832 Tuesday, prohibiting homeless camping in certain "protected and designated" zones around the city.
Boeing hasn’t turned over records about work on the panel that blew off a jetliner, US official says
Boeing has refused to tell investigators who worked on the door plug that later blew off a jetliner during flight in January.
Leader of near-$7M pandemic fraud scheme sentenced to five years
A leader of a fraud ring attempted to steal more than $6.8 million in pandemic benefits from nearly every major pandemic assistance program.
Former WSDOT worker sues over gas price whistleblowing claims
A conservative advocacy group filed a lawsuit against the state of Washington, on behalf of a former WSDOT worker who said he was told to lie.
SeattleSports.com
Bruce Feldman ‘a believer’ in Michael Penix Jr. as NFL quarterback
Will Michael Penix Jr. be a first-round pick? Based on his combine performance and more, that wouldn't surprise college insider Bruce Feldman.
Mariners Notebook: Some standouts plus a tip of cap to Zunino
A look at the second start for Bryce Miller this spring, plus a couple recent Seattle Mariners pickups to stand out and Scott Servais on Mike Zunino's career.
No. 18 WSU’s pursuit of rare Pac-12 hoops title full of storylines
The list of regular-season Pac-12 basketball champions has plenty of mentions of teams like UCLA and Arizona, but WSU has been absent for 83 years.
Seahawks cut D-tackle Bryan Mone in big money-saving move
The Seattle Seahawks released veteran defensive tackle Bryan Mone in a move that opens up over $5 million in salary cap space.
Seattle Kraken trade their 5th all-time leading scorer to NY
Alex Wennberg, an original Seattle Kraken player who recently scored his 100th point for the team, is heading to New York in a trade.
Former Mariners catcher Mike Zunino retires after 11 MLB seasons
Former Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino is calling it a career after 11 seasons in the big leagues, his wife announced on social media.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Angela Poe Russell: DEI’s secret weapon is Generation Z
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) made headlines earlier this week after the University of Florida shut down its office.
Colleen O'Brien: Rep. Wilcox explains why he's leaving the legislature
After 14 years in the state legislature, Rep. J.T. Wilcox is resigning. He stated that younger leadership needs to take over.
Mayfield: Why centering more women's voices matter this month and every month
It’s March and Women’s History Month, but women's voices make history every single day.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: After sexist insult, Republicans should dump toxic Loren Culp
Republican Loren Culp is becoming increasingly irate and unhinged on social media. It's wise for Republicans to reject him.
Rantz: Noted feminist silent after horrific UN report showing rape of Jewish women
A UN report revealed details of Hamas using sexual violence against Jewish women, but Jayapal still remains steadfast in her criticism of Israel.
Rantz: Seattle Colleges claims event calling Trump a threat to democracy is 'non partisan'
Seattle Colleges used tax dollars to push the Democrat talking point that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sound Transit parking changes on the way
Sound Transit can and will check to see if you're meeting those benchmarks for parking, and you could be denied if you fail to meet them.
I-5 south vehicle crash that killed pedestrian snarled traffic near Marysville
One person was killed in an accident on Interstate 5 south involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, the Washington State Patrol reported Sunday.
I-5 near SeaTac closing this weekend at South 216th Street Bridge
The South 216th Street Bridge in SeaTac has nearly completed the installation of its concrete girders -- a heavy beam to support the deck of a bridge.
MyNorthwest Weather
Overnight snow leads to delayed school start times across Washington
Multiple school districts throughout the state have delayed their start times due to overnight snow.
When does daylight saving time start in 2024? It's fast approaching
After 19 weeks on Pacific Standard Time (PST), this Sunday, March 10, we return to Daylight Saving Time.
March's weather kicks off like a lion, 6 pm sunsets around the corner
March seemed to come in like a lion this weekend with well below-average cold temperatures and a mix of rain and wet snow showers.
MyNorthwest Politics
Former WSDOT worker sues over gas price whistleblowing claims
A conservative advocacy group filed a lawsuit against the state of Washington, on behalf of a former WSDOT worker who said he was told to lie.
Strippers, book bans, guns: Examples of partisan divide persist in Olympia
Many final Washington State Legislature votes are seeing partisan divide and falling along party lines just days before the session ends.
Nikki Haley to suspend her campaign; Donald Trump becomes last major GOP candidate
Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign after being defeated across the U.S. on Super Tuesday, The Associated Press reports.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Capitol Hill Block Party announces 2024 indie, pop, edm lineup
Capitol Hill Block Party is back with another electric lineup. On Tuesday, the event revealed a diverse set of artists.
First In-N-Out Burger to come to the state of Washington
Ridgefield City Manager Steve Stuart confirmed Thursday the city has received a building permit application from In-N-Out Burger.
Weekend revelry roundup: Comic Con and the Seattle Sounders return
ECCC is underway and tickets are still on sale for Friday and Sunday. It's also the home opener for the Seattle Sounders this weekend.
MyNorthwest History
'Garbage Goat,' 'Governor Evidence' mark 50 years post-Spokane Expo '74
The 50th anniversary of Expo '74 will be celebrated in Spokane with a series of events throughout the spring and summer.
Everett official dodges key question about gazebo-saving compromise
An Everett spokesperson dodged KIRO Newsradio's question about whether Mayor Cassie Franklin is willing to accept the gazebo compromise.
History hidden within NOAA's 'Inland Water Wind Reports'
The handful of spots along the shores of the Puget Sound, for which NOAA often gives windspeed reports, have their own history and charm.
National News
Proposed transmission line for renewable power from Canada to New England canceled
A major electrical transmission line proposal intended to carry power to New England from Canada through Vermont and New Hampshire has been canceled. Electric utility National Grid, one of the developers of the proposal, said in an emailed statement on Thursday that it “has determined that the project is not viable at this time.” The […]
Activist to foundation leader: JPB's Deepak Bhargava to deliver ‘lightning bolt’ to philanthropy
As longtime progressive movement organizer Deepak Bhargava takes the reins of the multi-billion-dollar JPB Foundation, he is unveiling an ambitious plan to give big to democracy strengthening efforts. The New York City-based foundation, which says it has assets of about $4.2 billion, announced it will increase grantmaking this year by 20% to about $510 million. […]
Many Christian voters in US see immigration as a crisis. How to address it is where they differ.
MIAMI (AP) — Christian voters and faith leaders have long been in the frontlines of providing assistance to migrants — but when it comes to support for immigration policies, from border security to legalization options for migrants already in the U.S., priorities diverge broadly. Both President Joe Biden and GOP challenger Donald Trump traveled to […]
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