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HOF election ‘a special day’ for former M’s star Ichiro
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Scam threatening arrest if person fails to pay fine for missing jury duty infiltrates Edmonds area
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Rantz: Homeless people terrorize Tacoma church, use it as a toilet, as city sits by
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'The biggest pressure relief ever:' Gee reflects on son's college football national championship win
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WSP believes racing involved in deadly crash near Arlington, witnesses needed
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Another wild cat succumbs to bird flu at local shelter as FDA issues precautions on cat food
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MyNorthwest News
‘Orchestrated attack’ on Portland elections office shatters dozens of windows, police say
A group of people broke dozens of windows and spray painted anti-government graffiti on a Portland elections office.
Train kills pedestrian in collision in Seattle
A train collided with a pedestrian in Seattle at Broad Street and Alaskan Way, the Seattle Fire Department reported.
WA AG files temporary restraining order against Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship
WA Attorney General Nick Brown is challenging President Donald Trump’s freshly signed executive order revoking birthright citizenship.
WSU female student arrested after allegedly stabbing another student
Washington State University (WSU) Police arrested a 20-year-old woman after an alleged stabbing involving another student early Monday.
Seattle car shops slammed as cold snap causes car issues
Several Seattle autobody and tire shops told KIRO 7 they’ve been busy lately, as cold weather causes car issues for many people.
Marches held throughout Western Washington to commemorate MLK Day
On this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, rallies and marches were held all over Western Washington.
SeattleSports.com
Baldinger: Why Seahawks’ O-line could soon be an asset
NFL Network insider Brian Baldinger explains why the Seattle Seahawks could greatly improve their offensive line in one offseason.
Mariners to retire Ichiro’s No. 51
The Seattle Mariners made the surprise announcement during Ichiro's HOF election press conference Tuesday at T-Mobile Park.
HOF election ‘a special day’ for former M’s star Ichiro
Former Seattle Mariners great Ichiro Suzuki was only one vote shy of becoming a unanimous Hall of Fame selection.
If Seahawks trade DK Metcalf, there’s a team to watch
An ESPN prediction article shed light on a potential trade partner if the Seattle Seahawks were to deal star wide receiver DK Metcalf.
How King Félix, other former Mariners did in 2025 Hall of Fame voting
A look at how the five former Seattle Mariners on the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, besides Cooperstown-bound Ichiro, did in the voting.
Mariners pick up reliever, DFA recent addition to make room
The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handed reliever Will Klein from the Oakland Athletics, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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Jim Walsh reacts to Bob Ferguson’s shocking inauguration speech and TEARS into Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. Listen to The John Curley Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
Video: Bob Ferguson's First Day as Governor
Washington’s new Governor, Bob Ferguson, is wasting no time getting things done. In less than an hour after taking the oath of office, he signed 3 executive orders aimed at creating more housing, protecting reproductive freedom, and streamlining the permitting process. Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio […]
Video: The History of People Slipping on Banana Peels
John Curley shares the surprising history of people slipping on banana peels. This is not a joke… it’s funny… but real. Listen to The John Curley Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
KTTH Opinion
Video: Self-checkout isn't intended for a full grocery cart
Jason Rantz and Jake Skorheim explain why the self-checkout line isn’t intended for a full grocery cart. Listen to The Jason Rantz Show weekdays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on AM 770 KTTH and the KTTH App, or on-demand wherever you listen to podcasts. More info on The Jason Rantz Show here: https://mynorthwest.com/jason-rantz/ Listen […]
Video: Unhinged UW Professor pens pathetic ‘Resistance Anthem’ to protest Donald Trump
An unhinged University of Washington (UW) statistics professor penned a weird and pathetic “Resistance Anthem for the Trump Inauguration.” It’s apparently a way for him to help “restore democracy” in the aftermath of the landslide victory by President Donald Trump. Jason Rantz has an incredible response. Listen to The Jason Rantz Show weekdays from 3 […]
Rantz: Here's what left-wing media choose to ignore after Jan. 6 mass pardons, commutations
Some wonder why President Donald Trump offered pardons or commutations to January 6 rioters. It has everything to do with equal justice.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Traffic this week: Bridge demolition in Fife brings closures on State Route 99
Beginning Tuesday evening, commuters on State Route 99 in Fife will have a 42-hour lane closure in the southbound direction.
Chokepoints: Spanaway Loop Road closure to continue due to sewer project challenges
Spanaway Loop Road, a popular route for people trying to avoid congestion, has been closed since the middle of October.
WSF year in review: Soft pretzel boom and fewer canceled sailings
Ridership on the Washington State Ferries isn't expected to reach its pre-pandemic numbers for another decade, but has improved in 2024.
MyNorthwest Weather
Sunshine and frost continue as Western Washington stays dry
The ongoing cool, dry weather is expected to continue this week with more sunshine and early morning frost.
Brace yourself: Western Washington's coldest weather of the season coming up
The coldest weather of the season is on tap starting this holiday weekend and extending into next week in Western Washington.
WA reps seek aid, disaster declaration from federal government for bomb cyclone recovery
Washington representatives are asking for financial assistance and a disaster declaration following the deadly bomb cyclone.
MyNorthwest Politics
‘Orchestrated attack’ on Portland elections office shatters dozens of windows, police say
A group of people broke dozens of windows and spray painted anti-government graffiti on a Portland elections office.
Capping the chaos: Washington rent stabilization bill moves forward
In one of its first acts of the 2025 legislative session on Monday, Washington State House Democrats have resurrected an attempt at rent stabilization.
WA AG files temporary restraining order against Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship
WA Attorney General Nick Brown is challenging President Donald Trump’s freshly signed executive order revoking birthright citizenship.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
5 ideas for avoiding an overemphasis on short-term results.
Recency bias is the tendency to place too much weight on the latest performance trends while giving short shrift to other factors, such as fundamentals, valuation, or long-term market averages. Market news, by definition, focuses on recent events rather than long-term trends. As a result, recent events are top of mind, easier to remember, and […]
Trump invoked all corners of American history. How might he use them to build his new 'Golden Age'?
NEW YORK (AP) — He talked of a new Manifest Destiny and a “Golden Age.” He invoked the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. An honor guard appeared with tricorn hats, fifes and drums — all traditional Revolutionary War iconography. Those in attendance heard tunes deployed from the classic American songbook […]
Grins and frowns, seriousness and levity: The faces of the 2025 inauguration
A pastor, his eyes closed, preaches his heart out for history. A former president spots an acquaintance, then grins and winks. Tech billionaires, all in a row, look on with intent expressions. Supreme Court justices scan the room. Any crowd is, by definition, a collection of faces. But in those moments when history pivots, the […]
MyNorthwest History
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of January, federal, state and local governments recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Lines bust out the door as last Western Washington Shakey's is set to close
The last Shakey's Pizza Parlor in Western Washington announced this week it will permanently close Monday.
Burgermaster to close its original location in Seattle after 73 years
Burgermaster announced Wednesday it will close its original location in Seattle's University District at the end of February.
National News
Pentagon to send up to 1,500 active duty troops to help secure US-Mexico border, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days, U.S. officials said Wednesday, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration. Acting Defense Secretary Robert […]
Trump administration freezes many health agency reports and posts
The Trump administration has put a freeze on many federal health agency communications with the public through at least the end of the month. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Dorothy Fink told agency staff leaders Tuesday that an “immediate pause” had […]
White House sidelines staffers detailed to National Security Council, aligning team to Trump agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ‘s national security adviser is sidelining roughly 160 career government employees on temporary duty at the White House National Security Council, telling them to work from home for the time-being as the administration reviews staffing for the White House arm that provides national security and foreign policy advice to […]
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