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FIFA 2026 fan zones will bring soccer to every corner of Washington

Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle got a big boost Tuesday morning with the announcement of nine cities that will host FIFA fan zones.
2 hours ago
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Chokepoints

Skagit County sees a major speed limit reduction on I-5

Beginning Wednesday, drivers will see a significant speed limit reduction on Interstate 5 (I-5) in Burlington.
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MyNorthwest News

Seattle police could possibly use blast balls again to control riots, protests

Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee took up a new controversial series of amendments to allow the Seattle Police Department to once again use blast balls.
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MyNorthwest Politics

Sober roads ahead: Washington lawmakers renew push to lower BAC limit to 0.05

In a renewed effort to combat impaired driving, lawmakers are trying once again to lower the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05.
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'A sign of the times': Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses open-door policy

Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores.
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KIRO Newsradio Opinion

Video: Is Seattle Mayor's Housing Plan a Pipe Dream?

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has a plan to squeeze 330,000 more people into Seattle. But Jake & Spike have just one question… Where?! #seattlemayor #seattlemayorharrell #jakeandspike Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel! Follow @James_KIRORadio
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KIRO Newsradio Opinion

Video: Is Seattle Mayor's Housing Plan a Pipe Dream?

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has a plan to squeeze 330,000 more people into Seattle. But Jake & Spike have just one question… Where?! The Seattle City Council took up Mayor Bruce Harrell’s housing plan last week. The plan proposes more than doubling the city’s housing capacity — calling for over 330,000 new housing units within […]
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Seattle's Morning News

'Might become a delicacy:' Beth's Cafe, other eateries worried about growing egg shortage

The U.S. is facing a nationwide egg shortage due to an increase in avian flu cases, causing eggs to go for exorbitant prices.
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MyNorthwest Politics

Washington's wild animal bill: A big step toward ending traveling animal acts

Big changes could be coming to Washington's circuses and traveling shows. Senate Bill 5065, which got its first hearing on Tuesday, takes aim at the use of wild animals in traveling entertainment.
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Chokepoints

Facing budget cuts, will Olympia finally fund our roads like it should?

Lawmakers in Olympia simply do not fund our roads, bridges and ferries anywhere close to adequately, and this isn't likely to change.
15 hours ago
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MyNorthwest News

'The greatest window seat': Blue Angels prep for Seafair with early landing in Seattle

One of the U.S. Navy's famous Blue Angels landed Monday afternoon in Seattle, more than half a year ahead of the famous squadron's annual air show at Seafair.
1 day ago
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MyNorthwest Politics

'Perception' and 'bias' can be factors in proposed state hate crime bill

Several House Democrats are sponsoring an expansion of Washington's hate crimes laws to include a perpetrator's perception of the victim's characteristics, regardless of the victim's actual attributes.
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MyNorthwest Politics

Fierce justice for furry friends: Proposal would toughen laws on animal cruelty and fighting

Washington lawmakers held a hearing Monday on a bill that would expand the punishment of people involving animal cruelty and illegal fighting contests.
1 day ago
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MyNorthwest News

King County Council members, union discuss how to better protect drivers, riders

King County Council members and members of the Amalgamated Transit Union met Monday to discuss safety improvements for drivers and riders.
1 day ago
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MyNorthwest Politics

Capping the chaos: State lawmakers start session by re-introducing rent stabilization bill

In one of its first acts of the 2025 legislative session on Monday, Washington State House Democrats have resurrected an attempt at rent stabilization.
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