MyNorthwest News

An aerial view of Tropicana Field’s shredded roof in downtown St. Petersburg, Fla., in the wake o...

Bill Kaczaraba

Milton departs Florida leaving devastation in its wake

As dawn breaks in Florida, millions of people impacted by Hurricane Milton are waking up to find a changed landscape.

Photo: Chuck Woods, center left, and his fellow volunteers from team Rubicon head from Georgia to G...

Sam Campbell

Pierce County official: Milton prompts largest deployment of urban search and rescue specialists since 9/11

A team of 80 first responders, police, engineers and other urban search and rescue specialists from Western Washington have deployed in preparation for Hurricane Milton.

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James Lynch

Seattle City Council passes plan to install cameras in crime-ridden areas

The Seattle City Council passed a measure that green-lights a plan to install outdoor surveillance cameras in what it calls the city's most crime-prone areas.

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.

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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.

SeattleSports.com

Seattle Seahawks Artie Burns celebrates incomplete pass Carolina Panthers 2023...

Brent Stecker

Seahawks make flurry of roster moves before playing 49ers

With the Seattle Seahawks banged up and playing their third game in a 11-day stretch, they made a number of roster moves Thursday.

Seattle Mariners Dan Wilson...

Brent Stecker

MLB insider reacts to a pair of ‘what if’ Mariners scenarios

MLB Network insider Jon Morosi shared his thoughts on hypotheticals about the Seattle Mariners manager position and a trade idea.

UW Huskies defense Kamren Fabiculanan Michigan Wolverines 2024...

Cameron Van Til

Huard: How UW Huskies DC Steve Belichick is excelling

Brock Huard said Steve Belichick has done a "masterful job" with the UW Huskies' defense, which is a top-10 unit in several key categories.

NFC West Check-In...

The Associated Press

Going into TNF vs Seahawks, 49ers plagued by red zone woes

The San Francisco 49ers are up next for the Seattle Seahawks in an NFC West showdown on Thursday Night Football.

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.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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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: Singer Pat Boone attends the Los Angeles premiere of "Reagan" at TCL Chinese Theatre on Augu...

Jackson Meyer

Singer Pat Boone sees a divided nation but says there’s hope for Seattle

Renowned singer Pat Boone's new song is calling attention to the division in America. He hopes it can serve as an inspiration for Seattle too.

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.

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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

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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

Associated Press

Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld planned to reopen Friday after an assessment of the effects of Hurricane Milton. Disney World said in a statement that its theme parks, Disney Springs, and possibly other areas will be open. The parks said some Halloween special events won’t […]

John Fedor, of New Jersey, waits for transportation help to get to a shelter after his flight was c...

Associated Press

Hurricane Milton has caused thousands of flight cancellations. What to do if one of them was yours

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of flights in and out of the U.S. have been canceled this week as Hurricane Milton barreled into the Gulf of Mexico and plowed across Florida — causing many airports to close their doors in the path of destruction. And airlines across the country grounded flights as a result. There […]

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 […]

MyNorthwest History

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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

State District Judge Bruce Romanick listens to arguments during a hearing regarding a lawsuit chall...

Associated Press

North Dakota's abortion ban will remain on hold during court appeal

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota won’t be allowed to enforce its near total abortion ban while the state appeals a judge’s ruling that struck down the law. The latest decision by District Judge Bruce Romanick means that, for now, his September ruling stands while the state appeals it to the North Dakota Supreme Court. […]

Associated Press

Teen held in fatal 2023 crash into Las Vegas bicyclist captured on video found unfit for trial

LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of two teenagers charged with murder in the fatal video-recorded crash of an allegedly stolen car into a bicyclist in Las Vegas last year has been found unfit to stand trial next month. Court records showed Thursday that a state court judge on Wednesday ordered the teen, now 19, moved […]

An aerial view of quartz mines in Spruce Pine, N.C., as taken from a plane on Monday, Sept. 30, 202...

Associated Press

North Carolina maker of high-purity quartz back operating post-Helene

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (AP) — One of the two companies that manufacture high-purity quartz used for making semiconductors and other high-tech products from mines in a western North Carolina community severely damaged by Hurricane Helene is operating again. Sibelco announced on Thursday that production has restarted at its mining and processing operations in Spruce Pine, […]

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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.

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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.