THE LATEST
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World news roundup: Man dies after turbulence; Iran funerals; Israel media law
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Seattle police aptitude test under scrutiny amid recruitment struggles
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Rantz: Asylum seeker says Seattle activists are taking advantage of migrants
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Hoop dreams are high for the Seattle Storm
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Missing pilot found dead near Snoqualmie Pass
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WA Dept. of Health: Tick travel tips to remember this summer
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Boeing firefighters to depart picket lines to vote on a new contract
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MyNorthwest News
Tacoma businesses playing loud music to discourage loiterers
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MyNorthwest Lifestyle
'Very eclectic festival': Bumbershoot announces its 2024 lineup
QUESTION OF THE DAY
MyNorthwest News
Pro-Palestinian group clears UW encampment after reaching agreement
A pro-Palestinian group that took over the University of Washington Quad has started to disband after weeks of protest.
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.
Video shows gunfire erupting near a kids baseball game in Auburn
Shots fired near a youth baseball game in Auburn Sunday evening caused panic among players and families and it was captured on video.
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy, closes dozens of US locations, including Washington store
A restaurant liquidator announced this week it would be auctioning off the equipment of over 50 recently closed Red Lobster locations.
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow family-led department store chain, dies at 90
Bruce Nordstrom, a retail executive who helped expand his family's Pacific Northwest chain into an upscale national brand, has died.
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.
SeattleSports.com
What a potential Mariners trade for an impact bat could look like
"I think it's more important for them to get an impact bat than to play around in the margins," Eno Sarris of The Athletic said of potential Seattle Mariners trades.
What Big Ray wants to see out of Seahawks LT Charles Cross
Former Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Ray Roberts explains why left tackle Charles Cross needs to become a leader on the O-line.
Is it time Mariners call up hot-hitting prospect from Double-A?
Brock Huard makes the case for the Seattle Mariners calling up Tyler Locklear, a top hitting prospect who is excelling at Double-A Arkansas.
Huard breaks down why Seahawks’ new defense will look like ‘a blur’
Brock Huard describes how he expects new head coach Mike Macdonald's cutting-edge defense will look in action for the Seattle Seahawks.
Video: Why the opportunity to win the AL West is there for the Seattle Mariners according to Jeff Passan
Why is the opportunity to win the AL West there for the Seattle Mariners? What is the biggest thing they need to do to capitalize on this opportunity? Jeff Passan joined Brock Huard and Mike Salk to talk about that and much more surrounding this Seattle Mariners franchise. Can this team make a run at […]
Passan: What Mariners’ big comeback win shows the value of
ESPN's Jeff Passan said the Seattle Mariners' ninth inning comeback win over the Yankees was a testament to the importance of making contact.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
Angela Poe Russell: What we can all learn from Harrison Butker’s shocking speech
That’s why the commencement speech by Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker caught me off guard. His theme: Stay in your lane.
KTTH Opinion
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.
Rantz: Progressive candidate upset he isn't running unopposed, makes up candidate
It appears that progressive candidate Shaun Scott expected to run unopposed for a state representative seat.
Rantz: Bob Ferguson using 'fake' name in his run for Governor, misstated law to threaten opponent
There were, briefly, three Bob Fergusons running for Governor. There's a scandal here, but it may not be what you think it is.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
Sullivan: Seattle's traffic circles are not roundabouts
Traffic circles are not roundabouts. The words are not interchangeable, and the rules for navigating them are different.
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
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.
Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since
For the nation's bicycle shops, the past few years have probably felt like the business version of the Tour de France, with numerous twists and turns testing their endurance.
Are tacos and burritos sandwiches? KIRO hosts say no, but a judge says yes
An Indiana judge who declared that "tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches" has cleared the way for the opening of a new restaurant.
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
Hawaii officials stress preparedness despite below-normal central Pacific hurricane season outlook
HONOLULU (AP) — This year’s hurricane season for waters around Hawaii will likely be “below normal” with one to four tropical cyclones across the central Pacific region, forecasters said Tuesday. A near-normal season has four or five cyclones, which include tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes. Last year, during strong El Nino conditions, four tropical […]
Delaware lawmakers OK bill enabling board of political appointees to oversee hospital budgets
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The state House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill aimed at curtailing the increase in health care costs in Delaware by establishing a state board with authority to impose budgets on the state’s largest hospitals. The legislation passed the House on a 24-16 vote with two Democrats joining Republicans […]
Confederate monument to 'faithful slaves' must be removed, North Carolina residents' lawsuit says
COLUMBIA, N.C. (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday seeks the removal of a Confederate monument marked as “in appreciation of our faithful slaves” from outside of a North Carolina county courthouse. The Concerned Citizens of Tyrrell County, a civic group focused on issues facing local Black residents, and several of its members filed the […]
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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.
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