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Image: The Seattle City Light outage map shows thousands of people in Seattle's Central District we...

Steve Coogan

Power outage impacts over 10,000 Seattle City Light customers

A Seattle power outage impacted more than 10,000 Seattle City Light customers on Friday.

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James Lynch

WSP: Dead body found in suitcase near I-5, I-90 interchange identified

The Washington State Patrol has identified the body of a woman found in a suitcase in an encampment.

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Bill Kaczaraba

New Seattle minimum wage, non-taxable tips for 2025 announced

Starting January 1, 2025, all businesses in Seattle, regardless of size, will be required to pay employees a minimum wage of $20.76 per hour.

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Julia Dallas

Census reveals decline in Southern Resident killer whale population

The Southern Resident killer whale population is declining. The Center for Whale Research stated that its census revealed a drop from 75 orcas to 73.

Photo: International Aerospace Machinists union members march toward the union's hall to vote on a ...

Bill Kaczaraba

Machinists, Boeing return to the bargaining table

A new round of talks between Boeing and machinists, mediated by federal officials, will resume Monday, according to the company.

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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.

SeattleSports.com

Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III...

Zac Hereth

Macdonald: Seahawks ‘need to get run game going’

The Seattle Seahawks have abandoned their run game early for two straight weeks and been the NFL's most pass-heavy team this season.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: Exclusive: The Mike Macdonald Show #Seahawks Week 5 loss reaction

The #SeattleSeahawks are 3-2 after dropping Week 5’s game to the New York Giants. What went wrong? What can be fixed? Hear from Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald with Brock and Salk the morning after every Hawks game at 9:30am. The Mike Macdonald Show is presented by the Emerald Queen Casino. —– Listen to The […]

Seattle Seahawks Uchenna Nwosu injury preseason finale 2024...

Brent Stecker

Latest injury to Seahawks’ Uchenna Nwosu doesn’t sound good

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald didn't have much to share on the injury front Monday, which is why the one update he provided stood out.

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Zac Hereth

Three moments that cost Seahawks in loss to Giants

Brock Huard and Mike Salk delve into mistakes made by the Seattle Seahawks that led to a disappointing result against the Giants.

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The Associated Press

Seahawks know blocked kick wasn’t the reason they lost

Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks are already growing tired of a couple bad starts and not being able to complete comeback attempts in the fourth quarter.

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Zac Hereth

Rules expert explains legality of blocked FG in Seahawks’ loss

NFL officiating rules analyst Walt Anderson clarified why the blocked FG that sealed the Seattle Seahawks' loss was a clean play.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Teaching kids about hypocrisy was way too easy this week

This week, I found myself explaining to our second and fifth graders what hypocrisy -- and what being a hypocrite -- is. First, I had to spell it for them.

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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Shopping malls are taking a stand against unruly teens

The signs are out there and they point to a problem: it appears teenagers are a big part of the issues at shopping malls.

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Charlie Harger

Harger: As violent crime drops nationally, Washington takes a wrong turn

Violent crime is down across the nation. It's a rare bit of good news these days. But here in Washington, it seems we're not getting the memo.

KTTH Opinion

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: The truth behind Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell 'endorsement' of anti-cop socialist

Why is Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell silent on whether or not he endorsed a cop-hating socialist? It's all about staying in office.

Photo: King County District Judge Michelle Gehlsen decided to go easy on a suspect accused in a bru...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Judge Michelle Gehlsen goes easy on suspect who confessed to stabbing military vet to death

King County District Judge Michelle Gehlsen decided to go easy on a suspect accused in a brutal murder. But why?

Photo: Phantom Lake Elementary in Bellevue. The principal of the school said a swastika was a "symb...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Bellevue elementary school principal defends swastika in email to students, parents

The principal of Phantom Lake Elementary in Bellevue angered students after defending a swastika as a "symbol of peace."

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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.

Image: A life flight helicopter landed on I-5 north in Tumwater on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 after a ...

Steve Coogan

All I-5 north lanes are clear in Tumwater after being blocked due to 2 collisions

All of the I-5 north lanes in Tumwater were blocked Wednesday while emergency crews responded to two collisions involving eight vehicles.

Image: This map from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) shows a map of closu...

Steve Coogan

3 deputies injured after police chase closed US 2 in Snohomish County

A police chase caused the closure of US 2 between Snohomish and Monroe Tuesday morning, local officials stated.

MyNorthwest Weather

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.

Image: The sunset can be seen in at Ballinger Park in Mountlake Terrace on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024....

Ted Buehner

Sun sets on September: Why October may bring brilliant fall colors to Washington

As October is coming quick, the days continue to get shorter, the nights will grow longer and the fall colors may get more lively.

MyNorthwest Politics

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.

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Steve Coogan

Vance more polished: KIRO, KTTH hosts react to the vice presidential debate

The KIRO Newsradio and KTTH hosts who offered their impressions of the vice presidential debate agreed JD Vance had a good evening.

Photo: This combination of photos shows Vice President Kamala Harris, left, on Aug. 7, 2024, and Re...

Bill Kaczaraba

Medved: It should be a 'You pick, I pick, we all pick' economy

Conservative Michael Medved told "Gee and Ursula," he predicts a solid victory for Vice-President Kamala Harris in November.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

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Julia Dallas

Seattle slices take top spot in tastiest food study; Gee, Ursula weigh in

A study by Mandoe Media, a software company based in Australia, ranked Seattle as America's top pizza city.

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Paul Holden

Weekend events digest: Goodbye, State Fair and hello, Oktoberfest

Fall is in the air this weekend and folks around Seattle and go to events such as the State Fair and Oktoberfest.

Photo: Wing Luke Museum Executive Director Joel Barraquiel Tan speaks at the unveiling of a new "he...

Julia Dallas

Wing Luke Museum executive director steps down following 'Hate' exhibit

Seattle's Wing Luke Museum, located in the Chinatown-International District, will be seeing a change of leadership.

MyNorthwest History

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.

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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.

A Renton-made Boeing B-29 bomber, one of the company's most recognizable aircraft, took part in aro...

Feliks Banel

Feliks Banel: Summoning Boeing history to help restore the company culture

We caught up with Boeing’s in-house historian, Mike Lombardi, who shared some perspective on the past and how it just might inform the future.

National News

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Associated Press

Salmon are swimming freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century after dams removed

HORNBROOK, Calif. (AP) — For the first time in more than a century, salmon are swimming freely along the Klamath River and its tributaries — a major watershed near the California-Oregon border — just days after the largest dam removal project in U.S. history was completed. Researchers determined that Chinook salmon began migrating Oct. 3 […]

Associated Press

Michigan gun owner gets more than 3 years in prison for accidental death of grandson

DETROIT (AP) — A man whose loaded, unlocked shotgun was used in the accidental death of his 5-year-old grandson was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison for violating Michigan’s new gun storage law. “This tragedy was 100% avoidable,” Judge Robert Springstead said. “All you had to do was listen to the people […]

Associated Press

Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5, but officials promise bigger prizes and better odds

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said they’re confident players won’t mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners. Lottery officials announced Monday that it will cost $5 to play Mega Millions, […]

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MyNorthwest Staff

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

The Mountains to Sound Greenways 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.

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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.