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Do you use an umbrella when it rains?

  • No, I was born in the PNW (85%, 553 Votes)
  • Yes, of course (15%, 98 Votes)

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MyNorthwest News

FILE - Workers continue to repair the power system after flames from the Beachie Creek Fire burned ...

Associated Press

Oregon power company to pay nearly $300 million to settle latest lawsuit over 2020 wildfires

Electricity utility PacifiCorp will pay $299 million to settle a lawsuit brought by about 220 customers who were harmed by devastating wildfires in southern Oregon in 2020.

(Photo from KIRO 7)...

Brittany Toolis, KIRO 7 News

Snohomish County homeowner says flooding was ‘really scary’ as river swept through roads

Steady, relentless rain led to flooded streets and homes along the Stillaguamish River. The river hit its highest level around 9 a.m., cresting at 17 and a half feet.

(Photo: Nate Connors, KIRO Newsradio)...

Associated Press

2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest

Authorities in Oregon were investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in creeks this week as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest.

(Photo from KIRO 7)...

James Lynch

Police standoff in Parkland ends after suspect found dead in home

Authorities in Parkland were in a standoff Tuesday morning with a man who had been shooting at police and deputies.

Image: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., arrives at the Capitol in Washington, early T...

Associated Press

GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California is resigning, 2 months after his ouster as House speaker

Two months after his historic ouster as House speaker, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy announced Wednesday that he is resigning from his congressional seat.

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L.B. Gilbert

Suspect in death of Thurston Co. couple pleads not guilty

The bodies of what appear to be a couple who went missing in mid-November have been found, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.

Holiday Magic

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Chris Sullivan

Foster kids get help with navigating the troubling times of high school

Navigating high school can be close to impossible for teens in foster care. But Treehouse's educational advocates are trying to turn the tide.

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Micki Gamez

Former foster kid works to connect other foster kids with job resources

Neveah Brewer grew up in the state of Washington foster care system. She said the system was tough because she bounced around in Seattle.

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Heather Bosch

Holiday Magic makes a difference for children in need

Treehouse and KIRO Newsradio have been committed to supporting thousands of kids in foster care in Washington state through Holiday Magic.

SeattleSports.com

Seattle Seahawks...

Brandon Gustafson

Huard: ‘Heat is on everybody’ to get Seahawks’ defense on track

After a very poor showing in Dallas, Brock Huard shares where things stand for the Seattle Seahawks' defense with seven games to go.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: KJ Wright on the biggest problem for the Seattle Seahawks defense

The Seahawks are on the verge of doing something they’ve never done in the Pete Carroll era: Losing four consecutive games. Former Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright joined The Brock & Salk Show to explain the biggest problem with the defense so far. Listen to The K.J. Wright Show on Brock & Salk Wednesdays during football […]

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: The Seattle Mariners keep tripping over themselves this offseason

Brock Huard and Mike Salk discuss the rough offseason for the Seattle Mariners and how clearing $30 million in payroll sends a bad message to the fanbase. Listen to The Brock & Salk Show weekdays from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. on Seattle Sports or on-demand wherever you listen to podcasts. More info on The […]

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The Associated Press

Former Mariners LHP Marco Gonzales lands with Pirates

Marco Gonzales’ time with the Atlanta Braves lasted just two days, ending when the former Seattle Mariners pitcher was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night.

UW Huskies...

Brandon Gustafson

Huard: UW Huskies getting a new ‘force’ on defense for CFP

The UW Huskies will have edge rush transfer Zach Durfee for the Sugar Bowl, and Brock Huard says that's a big boost for Washington's defense.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: What is your confidence level in this Seattle Seahawks team making the playoffs?

What is your confidence level in this Seattle Seahawks team making the NFL playoffs? With teams like the 49ers and Eagles still left on their schedule, what games are ‘must win’ this late in the season? Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton discussed that and the implications it has on the rest of this season. Do […]

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Goodbye and good luck to my 2nd favorite college football players

First, let me say that I absolutely hate the college football transfer portal. I hate what it's doing to my favorite sport

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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Eastern Wash. city council tries yet another book ban

According to a report, the Liberty Lake City Council thinks it should tell the library what books to shelve and which to trash.

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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: A disappointing sports weekend, even for a non-sports fan

I know nothing about sports. I mean I know absolutely nothing about sports, but that's not stopping me from having opinions about sports this morning.

KTTH Opinion

Image: Members of the Renton City Council can be seen during a meeting on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023....

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Minimum wage fight is about hating capitalism, not helping workers

The City of Renton is the latest Washington city to dive into the minimum wage debate. The activist-backed initiative would up the wage to $19.00 an hour.

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Antisemitic 'teach-in' told students Hamas are 'resistance fighters'

Simply titled "Israel & Palestine," the PowerPoint presentation is chock-full of historical inaccuracies and antisemitic positions.

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Rep. Jayapal dismisses Hamas rape charges to vilify Israel on CNN

When asked to condemn Hamas terrorists raping Israeli women, Jayapal dismissed the question in order to condemn Israel instead.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

Image: A Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) tow plow is seen in action on a snow...

Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: My apology to Plowie McPlow Plow

Lost in all the jokes about WSDOT giving its snow plows ridiculous names is that these tow plows really get the job done.

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Micki Gamez

Major disruption ahead for Sound Transit riders

Brace yourself -- another Sound Transit disruption kicks off next month in order to do maintenance on the 1 Line.

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Chris Sullivan

3 years of construction to widen I-5 in Pierce County begins

The next phase of construction to widen I-5 in Pierce County is now underway, and drivers can expect three years of traffic congestion.

MyNorthwest Weather

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L.B. Gilbert

Landslide blocks Amtrak train service from Seattle to Portland

A landslide is disrupting Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland, Oregon, with service canceled through at least Thursday morning.

Image: A "road closed ahead" sign was put up on a Lynnwood road due to flooding....

L.B. Gilbert and Steve Coogan

Heavy rain in Washington leads to landslides, flooding rivers, closed roads

Car crashes, downed trees, and flooding rivers are plaguing Western Washington as the atmospheric river forecasted is dumping rain on the area.

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Frank Sumrall

Cliff Mass: Atmospheric river event will be the strongest storm of 2023

"Some of the rivers will get to flood stage," Cliff Mass said of the atmospheric river storm on KTTH. "Examples include the Snoqualmie River."

MyNorthwest Politics

Image: An elections worker sorts unopened ballots at the King County Elections headquarters on Aug....

L.B. Gilbert

2 King County elections to see mandatory recounts

King County Elections announced Monday it will conduct two mandatory recounts in the November 2023 election, including one on Mercer Island.

Image: U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., listens to a question during a news conference on March ...

Associated Press

Tuberville is ending blockade of most military nominees, clearing way for hundreds to be approved

Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Tuesday that he’s ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, following heavy criticism from many of his colleagues.

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Matt Markovich

Lawmakers seek to protect consumers from losing money on unused gift cards

As the holiday season approaches, the issue of unspent gift cards has sparked concern among lawmakers in the state of Washington.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

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Frank Sumrall

Seattle Center home to European-themed Christmas Market

The Seattle Christmas Market is "inspired by the centuries-old yuletide tradition of the German Christmas Markets," Graham wrote.

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Feliks Banel

Christmas boat parade lights up Columbia River

The Christmas Lighted Boat Parade, which began back in the 1960s, will ply the waters of the mighty Columbia River this weekend.

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Heather Bosch

Ukrainian ballet company thrives with Seattle show despite war

The Grand Kyiv Ballet takes the stage at Seattle's Paramount in December in a performance of Snow White that promoters call elegant and mesmerizing.

MyNorthwest History

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Feliks Banel

In search of your vintage Santa photos

As first reported by KIRO Newsradio in 2015, department store Santa Claus photos are believed to have been invented in Seattle by Art "Happy" French, a Seattle Post-Intelligencer photographer, during World War II.

christmas boat parade lights...

Feliks Banel

Christmas boat parade lights up Columbia River

The Christmas Lighted Boat Parade, which began back in the 1960s, will ply the waters of the mighty Columbia River this weekend.

Neighbors on Park Road in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood (L-R) Joseph Manalang, Maggie Sweeney and ...

Feliks Banel

Seattle's Candy Cane Lane has a long history, returns on Saturday

One of Seattle’s most beloved and historic holiday displays – Candy Cane Lane in Ravenna – will open this coming Saturday.

National News

Associated Press

Strikes on Gaza's southern edge sow fear in one of the last areas to which people can flee

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces struck the southern Gaza town of Rafah twice overnight, residents said Thursday, sowing fear in one of the last places where civilians could seek refuge after Israel widened its offensive against Hamas to areas already packed with displaced people. United Nations officials say there are no safe places […]

Tracy Wodatch, from Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home, places a candle next to a photo...

Associated Press

A nurse's fatal last visit to patient's home renews calls for better safety measures

WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (AP) — The killing of a Connecticut nurse making a house call in October was a nightmare come true for an industry gripped by the fear of violence. Already stressed out by staffing shortages and mounting caseloads, heath care workers are increasingly worrying about the possibility of a patient becoming violent – a […]

Associated Press

Vegas shooter who killed 3 was a professor who recently applied for a job at UNLV, AP source says

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Terrified students and professors cowered in classrooms and dorms as a gunman roamed the floors of a University of Nevada, Las Vegas building, killing three people and critically wounding a fourth before dying in a shootout with police. The gunman in Wednesday’s shooting was a professor who had unsuccessfully sought a […]