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South Korean parliament votes to defy president by lifting his declaration of martial law
The South Korean parliament has voted to defy the country’s president and immediately lift his martial law declaration.
Screams of 86-year-old Bellevue woman were the last sounds she made
Residents at a senior living facility in Bellevue heard screams coming from inside one of the units Monday afternoon.
Kendrick Lamar, SZA performing at Lumen Field as part of 2025 tour
Kendrick Lamar and SZA will be performing at Lumen Field May 17 as part of the 2025 Grand National Tour this upcoming summer.
FOB Sushi reopens after worm controversy with TikTok food influencer
FOB Sushi in Bellevue and Seattle is reopening today after shuttering its doors for weeks due to a viral incident with Keith Lee.
WSDOT begins work to finish SR 520 Montlake Project
Just as the SR 520 Montlake Project is about to wrap up, work is already underway on the final piece of the plan, getting across Portage Bay to I-5.
Consider these tips to protect your holiday gifts from porch pirates
Thefts from steps of homes by porch pirates can be a problem anytime during the year, but it really ramps up during the holiday season.
SeattleSports.com
Kraken snap three-game skid, beat Hurricanes 4-2
Yanni Gourde scored a tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and the Seattle Kraken held Carolina to just 18 shots in a 4-2 win.
Video: Mark Schlereth on the #Seahawks Winning Ugly, Special Teams, and Russell Wilson | Seattle Sports
Mark Schlereth joins Dave Wyman & Bob Stelton to discuss the Seahawks Ugly and gritty win over the Jets and how it shows the team is progressing this season. Also, Schlereth touches on Russell Wilson finding a role in Pittsburgh and Azeez Al-Shair’s hit on Trevor Lawerence. — 0:00 – Seahawks Ugly Win vs the […]
Video: Will #Seahawks have to PICK between Geno Smith or D.K. Metcalf contract extensions?
ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joined Dave Wyman & Bob Stelton (Wyman & Bob, Weekdays 2-7PM) to discuss the state of the #Seahawks and upcoming decisions that will need to be made regarding D.K. Metcalf & QB Geno Smith’s contracts — what is the expected price range, and can they do both? Listen to The […]
Bump: 3 candidates to fill Seahawks’ kick returner opening
Michael Bumpus looks at three potential players who could replace Laviska Shenault Jr. at the Seattle Seahawks' open kick returner spot.
The Seahawks’ next game is their most important — here’s why
The Seattle Seahawks' road matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday could be a massive swing game in the division title race.
Video: NFL Analyst Charles Davis (CBS) on stellar #Seahawks defense, why Hawks are a “tough out”
NFL on CBS Analyst Charles Davis has been impressed with how the #Seahawks have pivoted and improved their defense through 13 weeks of the 2024 season and explains to Brock Huard & Mike Salk why a Geno Smith led offense COULD be a tough out moving forward. Listen to The Brock & Salk Show weekdays […]
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: Seattle plagued by spreading graffiti along I-5 corridor
Graffiti along the Seattle I-5 corridor is getting worse. Like a bad fungal skin infection, its spreading everywhere along the freeway.
'Don't cut a cent:' Dave Ross on why the national debt never gets under control
The national debt now exceeds $36 trillion, and every president says it has to be under control. And yet, it never is.
Ursula: Seattle School Superintendent Brent Jones, others providing 'feckless' leadership
What we have witnessed this year is a master class on FECKLESS leadership for Seattle Public Schools due to the waffling on closures.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Seattle Times reporter shamelessly lobbies to keep workers remote
The Seattle Times appears to be lobbying for remote workers to continue their at-home employment. How is this news? It's not. It's advocacy.
Rantz: Joe Biden pardon of son Hunter again reveals what's wrong with media
President Joe Biden inevitably offered a pardon to his son Hunter, after repeatedly saying he wouldn't. But this is a story about the media.
Rantz: Mayor Harrell needlessly turns Seattle Christmas tree lighting into a political soapbox
What should have been an apolitical Christmas tree lightning event became another reminder that the Seattle mayor is a performative hack.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
WSDOT begins work to finish SR 520 Montlake Project
Just as the SR 520 Montlake Project is about to wrap up, work is already underway on the final piece of the plan, getting across Portage Bay to I-5.
SR 99 traffic snarls expected between Sea-Tac/Des Moines through Summer 2025
On Dec. 2, WSDOT begins a six-month rehabilitation project to improve a section of SR 99 through the Sea-Tac airport and Des Moines.
Traffic leading up to Sea-Tac Airport snarled due to a 'security incident'
Fliers and their families ran into traffic outside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for the second consecutive morning Wednesday.
MyNorthwest Weather
Early December brings start of 'meteorological' winter
Sunday, Dec. 1 marked the start of meteorological winter. This period of dry weather is expected to continue through the middle of this week as the meteorological winter gets rolling.
Perfect holiday gift ideas for weather enthusiasts: CoCoRaHS gear, weather radios, home stations
Here are some weather gift ideas for that special person, a family member or friend, who is a weather enthusiast.
Thanksgiving holiday weather and travel: What to know
Across the nation, according to the AAA travel forecast, close to 80 million Americans are anticipated to travel for Thanksgiving.
MyNorthwest Politics
Kent Police Department explains the repost of a controversial X post
The Kent Police Department said in a statement it accidentally reposted a controversial photo on its X account Monday.
Israel approves proposed ceasefire with Lebanon's Hezbollah
Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
Seattle Public Schools superintendent scraps plan to close schools
In a letter sent Monday, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones said the school district won't close schools next year.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Are you a former SmileDirectClub customer? You might be eligible for a refund
NEW YORK (AP) — When SmileDirectClub shut down a year ago, scores of existing customers of the teeth-straightening company were left in limbo. Now, tens of thousands are set to get some relief. New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced that her office recovered $4.8 million to distribute nationwide to more than 28,000 consumers. […]
'Childless Cat Lady' Taylor Swift tops Yale list of 2024's most notable quotations
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — From “Childless Cat Lady” to “They’re eating the cats,” Yale University’s list of 2024’s most notable quotations delves into the worlds of presidential politics, entertainment and conspiracy theories while saving room for sports, business and protests against the war in Gaza. Pop superstar Taylor Swift topped this year’s list by signing […]
10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey resort community that has lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm voted Tuesday to end a decadelong battle with the state over the condition of its beaches and protective sand dunes that involved $42 million worth of fines and litigation. The North […]
MyNorthwest History
Everett begins controversial project to dismantle historic gazebo
The city of Everett has begun work to remove a century-old gazebo despite widespread opposition from community members.
Seattle holiday season events: Where to go to get into the spirit
The holiday season is here and there are plenty of places to go and experiences to enjoy, both in Seattle and across the Puget Sound region.
All Over The Map: WTO exhibit shows how infamous event played out on Seattle streets
A new exhibit at the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) in Seattle is a reminder of what the WTO was about.
National News
Trump's defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent a second day Tuesday on Capitol Hill, meeting privately with Republican senators amid rising questions about his ability to effectively lead the Pentagon. Hegseth told reporters he was planning to sit down with senators, even with those potentially skeptical of his nomination. […]
New Jersey council says ban on 'props' can include 'performative' use of US flag, constitution
EDISON, New Jersey (AP) — A New Jersey township council’s decision to bar people from using “props” — which officials say can include the U.S. flag and Constitution — when addressing the council has drawn protests and a warning from a free speech advocacy organization. The Edison Township council last week adopted an ordinance aimed […]
California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom
DOS PALOS, Calif. (AP) — A central California teacher died last month after she was bitten by a bat inside her classroom that presumably had rabies, officials and the woman’s friend said. In the wake of Leah Seneng’s death on Nov. 22, public health officials are warning the public about the dangers of bats, which […]
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'Preventing the preventable:' Most effective ways to protect your home from water damage
Water damage stands as one of the most common and costly claims that homeowners face, accounting for nearly a quarter of all homeowners insurance claims.
Plant today, protect tomorrow: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust hosts fundraiser
The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust is hosting a tree-planting fundraiser, helping create a sustainable future for local communities, wildlife and the planet.