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Free New Year’s Eve rides on public transit across Puget Sound region

Going out on New Year's Eve? Most public transit options in the Puget Sound area will be free to riders Friday into Saturday.
5 years ago

Travelers at Sea-Tac Airport grapple with ‘exasperating’ week of delays, cancellations

Travelers moving through Sea-Tac International Airport have coped with hundreds of delays and cancellations this week.
5 years ago

Seattle receives $20 million federal grant for East Marginal Way improvements

Seattle will soon receive $20 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve mobility and safety along East Marginal Way South.
5 years ago

State trooper says slow down, ‘speed limit means nothing’ on icy roads

After a snowy weekend with temperatures now below freezing for the Puget Sound region, the winter road conditions are not good for drivers. 
5 years ago

Draze: Federal student loan repayment pause is a ‘pain killer, not a treatment’

Gee and Ursula guest host Draze breaks down why the latest student loan pause is insufficient and should be cancelled outright.
5 years ago

COVID vaccination center from FEMA lands in Federal Way, Auburn

A community vaccination site run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency opened in Federal Way, and will move to Auburn in January. 
5 years ago

Tracking Seattle’s efforts to clear snow, ice off roads

SDOT is updating the condition of Seattle's streets regularly, indicating which streets have been serviced by snow plows and which are closed.
5 years ago

Monday commuters to face icy roads across Puget Sound region

Freezing temperatures have settled in over Western Washington after a day of several inches of snow for most locations, creating an ice rink for commuters on Monday morning. 
5 years ago

Happy Holidays from everyone at KIRO Radio, KTTH, and 710 ESPN Seattle

Your favorite cast of characters from KIRO Radio, AM 770 KTTH, and 710 ESPN Seattle present "A Visit from St. Nicholas."
5 years ago

Seattle mayor signs emergency proclamation ahead of cold weather

Ahead of predicted snow and extremely cold temperatures over the next several days, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has signed an emergency proclamation.
5 years ago

Starbucks CEO attempts arrest on ‘Santas,’ PETA publicity stunt goes awry

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson got an unwelcome holiday gift at the behest of PETA demonstrators, calling attention to carbon emissions and price inequity.
5 years ago

‘Well-fitting, high-quality’ mask recommended as omicron spreads in Washington

Wearing a face mask to limit the spread of COVID-19 is not new, but masks remain critical for protection against the rapidly spreading omicron variant.
5 years ago

Molly Moon’s to make Edmonds landfall in 2022

Edmonds will welcome a new Molly Moon's ice cream parlor in the summer of 2022.
5 years ago

United, Delta, Alaska Airlines cancel flights Christmas Eve due to omicron

Hundreds of flights have been canceled in Seattle and across the country this Christmas Eve due to the omicron variant of COVID-19.
5 years ago

Gov. Inslee says two blessings of 2021 holiday season are boosters, masks

In the 2021 holiday video from Gov. Jay Inslee and First Lady Trudi Inslee, they highlight the importance of getting a booster and wearing a mask.
5 years ago

Holiday ferry riders should prepare for long waits, check schedules

If you're planning to take a ferry this holiday season, be sure to keep a close eye on sailing schedules.
5 years ago

Most read blogs on MyNorthwest in 2021

Commentators and personalities on KIRO Radio, KTTH, and MyNorthwest gave us insight into a range of topics in 2021.
5 years ago

With ‘rare’ cold snap forecasted, Seattle opens warming centers, prepares 24/7 road crews

Temperatures are expected to drop following a potentially snowy weekend. To prepare, the city of Seattle is opening emergency warming centers. 
5 years ago

DOH enhances COVID contact tracing system ahead of expected at-home test influx

WA Notify users will now be able to report COVID positive results from at-home antigen tests, improving the state's contact tracing capability.
5 years ago

Forecasters agree snow is coming to the Seattle area, but when?

When will it snow? Local forecasters have been predicting snow will fall on or around Christmas, but when and where exactly?
5 years ago

West Coast braces for looming cold snap

Washington's coast is expected to face wind gusts reaching 70mph Wednesday evening while the National Weather Service warns of a potential tornado.
5 years ago

Green Lake homeless encampment removed with emphasis on tiny house referrals

The City of Seattle has removed the homeless encampment at Green Lake Park, transitioning 15 into temporary housing and tiny house communities.
5 years ago

Frustration mounts as negotiations in Seattle concrete strike stall out ahead of holidays

To the frustration of many, there are no new negotiations on the schedule for a month-long Seattle-area concrete worker strike. 
5 years ago

Family, attorneys disappointed in exoneration of Tacoma police officers

Manny Ellis' family and the family's attorneys are disappointed in the outcome of the Tacoma Police Department's internal investigation.
5 years ago