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Young Fresh Fellows celebrate 40 years since ‘Fabulous’ vinyl debut
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Nationwide fake jewelry scam affects local residents
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King County Sheriff: Watch for scam phone calls pretending to be law enforcement
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Bothell couple says neighbor threatened them by leaving empty ammo boxes outside of their home
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Angela Poe Russell: A PSA all pedestrians need to hear
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Memorial Day Weekend gearing up to be one of region’s biggest travel days
TOP STORIES
Two people dead in Yelm standoff involving SWAT, bomb squad
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MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Headed to Mount Rainier National Park for the weekend? You may not get in
QUESTION OF THE DAY
MyNorthwest News
Alleged stalker tried to kidnap teen in front of her parents in Bothell, documents state
Court documents say a girl, 17, was standing with her parents outside an elementary school, when Fernando Rojas allegedly grabbed the teen.
Boeing firefighters to depart picket lines to vote on a new contract
Boeing firefighters will step away from picket lines to vote on a new contract offer Wednesday, according to a statement from the company.
Tacoma businesses playing loud music to discourage loiterers
As part of efforts to keep transients away, three Tacoma stores have been playing loud music through an outdoor speaker system.
World news roundup: Man dies after turbulence; Iran funerals; Israel media law
A Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean and descended 6,000 feet in a span of about three minutes.
Sullivan: Oversized scissors, shovels used to celebrate I-405 project progress
The Washington State Department of Transportation used big scissors and more to celebrate the Interstate 405 project north of Bellevue.
Seattle police aptitude test under scrutiny amid recruitment struggles
An aptitude test used by the Seattle Police Department is being questioned as a potential reason the city is struggling to recruit officers.
SeattleSports.com
Soto hits 2 of Yankees’ 4 homers as NY beats Mariners 7-3
Juan Soto homered twice, Aaron Judge and Alex Verdugo also went deep and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Wednesday night to stop their first two-game losing streak in three weeks.
Geno Smith on Hawks’ new-look offense: ‘Great things coming for us’
Veteran quarterback Geno Smith is excited about the potential of the Seattle Seahawks' offense under new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.
Salk’s Observations: What we saw at Seahawks’ first open OTA practice
Mike Salk of Seattle Sports was at the first open Seahawks OTA practice under new coach Mike Macdonald on Wednesday. He shares his takeaways.
What stands out about AL West-leading Seattle Mariners to Blowers
Analyst and former Seattle Mariners third baseman Mike Blowers shares his thoughts after the team won two straight over the New York Yankees.
Video: Where is Seattle Mariners OF Julio Rodríguez’s power?
Where is Seattle Mariners OF Julio Rodríguez’s power? Is it something he can “get back” in the middle of the season? Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton discussed that and what it might mean for the success of this Mariners team this season and beyond. Does a lot of this have to do where his hands […]
Dates and times for Seahawks preseason games are set
The last piece of the puzzle for the Seattle Seahawks' 2024 NFL schedule is finally in place with the preseason slate announced.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Markovich: What would 'the most trusted man in America' think of AI, 'news' now?
What would Walter Cronkite think of artificial intelligence in our world of opinionated "news" outlets (and that's news in quotes)?
Ross: If you hope the government will save kids from social media, think again
Social media firm TikTok must sell itself to a non-Chinese company, or it goes dark in the U.S. But that law is headed straight to court.
Mayfield: We're all a little sus but we can also do better
This week our son called me sus. It's short for suspect and it's Gen Alpha slang for shady. But I'm going to admit something.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: It's time to pull the plug on Bumbershoot Seattle after latest disaster lineup
The newest Bumbershoot lineup confirms what we've known for a while: this music festival is dead in Seattle.
Rantz: Asylum seeker says Seattle activists are taking advantage of migrants
Migrants seeking asylum are being taken advantage of by Seattle housing activists convincing them to illegally occupy parks.
Rantz: UW Seattle embraced the Nazi Youth as a new generation of hate group has formed
The anti-Israel encampment at the University of Washington gave rise to a new hate group: UW Nazi Youth. It's time we call them what they are.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sullivan: Oversized scissors, shovels used to celebrate I-405 project progress
The Washington State Department of Transportation used big scissors and more to celebrate the Interstate 405 project north of Bellevue.
Why was Sea-Tac Airport so busy Sunday? Will it get worse?
Warmer weather means a busy summer travel season is ahead. Visitors may find longer than usual lines at Sea-Tac Airport and delays.
I-5 north in Everett reopens after officer-involved shooting left suspect dead
Interstate 5 north in Everett at US 2 reopened late Thursday after an officer-involved shooting left one suspect dead.
MyNorthwest Weather
Washington weather will feel like a yo-yo this week before the holiday weekend
It's the week before what many people feel is the first summer holiday weekend of the year and the weather in Washington will feel like a yo-yo.
Mount St. Helens anniversary: Buehner's personal chronicle of the catastrophe as a forecaster
Right away, I could tell something big had happened. The pilot told me he was on the south side of the mountain when Mount St. Helens blew.
Will the northern lights be visible again this week? It's less likely
The northern lights captivated Western Washington and many parts of the U.S. Will they be visible again this week? It's less likely.
MyNorthwest Politics
Protesters at UW encampment harass, shine laser in eye of photojournalist
A FOX 13 photographer was harassed and had a laser shined in his eye while filming near the pro-Palestinian UW encampment this week.
New poll: AG Ferguson has edge in governor's race over Reichert
A new poll from the left-leaning Northwest Progressive Institute has found AG Bob Ferguson has widened his lead in his bid for governor.
Signature gathering begins for initiative to keep natural gas in Washington
Those seeking to halt the state's efforts to eliminate natural gas use in homes and buildings want to get the measure on the November ballot.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
'Very eclectic festival': Bumbershoot announces its 2024 lineup for Labor Day weekend
The Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival is one of the longest running independent festivals in the world and will celebrate its 51st installment this Labor Day Weekend. And this year, Labor Day is early as the event will be held Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at Seattle Center. Chris Porter, the Bumbershoot music […]
Hoop dreams are high for the Seattle Storm
NCAA women's playoff games garnered record attention. The Seattle Storm is hoping to capitalize on the momentum this WNBA season.
Why was Sea-Tac Airport so busy Sunday? Will it get worse?
Warmer weather means a busy summer travel season is ahead. Visitors may find longer than usual lines at Sea-Tac Airport and delays.
MyNorthwest History
Sumner City Council vote on whether to save the Ryan House postponed
The Sumner City Council vote on a resolution that may determine the fate of a historic structure has been postponed.
Final frame was Saturday night for Kirkland’s Tech City Bowl – aka Totem Bowl
After more than six decades in business on the Eastside, Tech City Bowl on Rose Hill will shut down permanently later this year.
'We got a real gut punch from it:' Scientist recalls deadly Mount St. Helens eruption
This weekend is the 44th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a major event for those who remember it or know the history.
National News
Three little piggies at a yoga class = maximum happiness
SPENCER, Mass. (AP) — Three little piggies went to a yoga class. Their human companions had a blast. Wilbur, Charlotte and Bluey fit right into a growing trend of yoga with animals, adding some fun to the usual physical and mental wellness exercises at a class in central Massachusetts. Darting and strolling among the yoginis […]
Remember last year's Memorial Day travel jams? Chances are they will be much worse this year
You didn’t think summer travel would be easy, did you? Highways and airports are likely to be jammed the next few days as Americans head out for Memorial Day weekend getaways and then return home. AAA predicts this will be the busiest start-of-summer weekend in nearly 20 years, with 43.8 million people expected to travel […]
5 dead and nearly 3 dozen hurt in tornadoes that tore through Iowa, officials say
GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) — A deadly tornado that wreaked havoc in the small city of Greenfield, Iowa, left four people dead and nearly three dozen injured, officials said, while a fifth person was killed elsewhere. The twister that tore through the city on Tuesday was rated at least an EF-3 by the National Weather Service […]
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Seattle Storm celebrates 25 years with 3's for Treehouse
The Seattle Storm, a powerhouse in the WNBA, is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is continuing to help kids in need through Treehouse.
Ensuring pet safety on the road with Saving Great Animals, Carter Subaru
Saving Great Animals, along with Carter Subaru, outlined valuable tips to ensure four-legged family members are secure during car rides.
Discover MoPOP's new exhibit: 'Massive: The Power of Pop Culture'
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