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Missing pilot found dead near Snoqualmie Pass
A missing pilot was found dead Monday near Humpback Mountain, just west of Snoqualmie Pass, after an extensive search.
WA Dept. of Health: Tick travel tips to remember this summer
While enjoying nature has vast benefits, it can also lead to ticks. The Washington DOH recommends these tips.
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.
SeattleSports.com
Woo, Moore lead Seattle Mariners to 6-3 victory over Yankees
Bryan Woo pitches six shutout innings, Dylan Moore homers twice and the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees 6-3.
Watch: Red-hot Dylan Moore slugs 2 HRs at Yankee Stadium
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore slugs two home runs in the M's 6-3 win over the New York Yankees.
Ranked: Who are Seahawks’ five most irreplaceable players?
Who are the five most irreplaceable players on the Seattle Seahawks' roster right now? Mike Salk gives his ranking.
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.
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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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
Rangers recover the body of a Japanese climber who died on North America's tallest peak
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Rangers have recovered the body of a Japanese man who died after an apparent fall while climbing North America’s tallest peak, authorities said Tuesday. Denali National Park and Preserve identified the climber as T. Hagiwara, from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. He was identified by his first initial in keeping with his family’s […]
Detroit could be without Black representation in Congress again with top candidate off the ballot
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit Democrat will not appear on the ballot after building significant support within the party in his attempt to unseat U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s August primary, after election officials determined that he had not submitted enough valid signatures. Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett’s ruling on Tuesday to keep […]
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 […]
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