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In a raw and profoundly honest episode of Hard Turn, hosts Kelly Koopmans and Mary Nam sit down with Chezik Tsunoda, a mother who has transformed her family's deepest tragedy into a mission for change.

To listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4qZwsU0
November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
PHOTOS: Did you catch the Northern Lights last night? ✨
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Check out our full gallery here: https://bit.ly/3LBmVlR
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Seahawks look like the hottest team in the NFL, a legit contender. But the only way they can turn from contender to champion is by constantly improving.
Three updates from Mike Macdonald as Seahawks turn attention to Rams
Life in the NFL is moving on quickly.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A federal appeals court said the federal government must start paying SNAP benefits in full during the government shutdown.
Federal appeals court rejects Trump Administration's effort to block full SNAP payments
A federal appeals court said that the federal government must start paying benefits in full throughout the duration of the government shutdown.
komonews.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A deputy sprang into action to chase down a driver who was speeding and swerving across lanes before driving into oncoming traffic.
WATCH: King County deputy chases down DUI suspect, finds drugs, alcohol in car
Dash and body camera footage from the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) shows how an on-duty deputy sprang into action to chase down a driver.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Target’s latest in-store guideline directive for employees focuses on friendliness.
A smile mandate? Target employees must greet shoppers within 10 feet
Target's latest in-store guideline directive for employees focus on friendliness -- and it comes just in time for holiday shopping.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
More than 1,000 flights were cancelled by U.S. airlines on Saturday.

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November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Starbucks' union workers plan a strike unless the company agrees to a contract.

Starbucks' union workers plan strike next week unless company agrees to a contract
Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike at the company’s U.S. stores next week unless it finalizes a contract agreement, the union said Wednesday.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Photos: Fall foliage paints Seattle in autumn splendor


Photos: Fall foliage paints Seattle in autumn splendor
Autumn leaves put on a spectacular show around the Pacific Northwest this season. The fall foliage burst Seattle into a sea of orange, red, yellow and our signature green. Photographer Andrew Meade ca...
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November 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Peaking at 13 feet, Seattle braces for King Tides, recalling 2022’s South Park flooding.
King Tides return to Seattle this weekend
You have likely been hearing about the impending King Tides.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
#BREAKING Seattle police, along with SWAT, are working to arrest a homicide suspect in north Seattle.

Police & SWAT surround barricaded homicide suspect in north Seattle
Seattle police are investigating a homicide in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood Saturday afternoon, after a 70- year- old man was found deceased.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Court documents allege that the defendants first burglarized a home in Auburn in October.
Seven charged in burglary ring targeting Asian business owners in Oregon, Washington
A Colombian national made his initial appearance Thursday after being arrested for his alleged role in a burglary ring that primarily targeted residents of Asia
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November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
More than 50% of human patients had not seen a doctor in more than 2 years, yet 85% scheduled nonemergency follow-up appointments.
WSU touts success of clinic that lets homeless youth, pets get medical care at same time
Youth experiencing homelessness are more likely to seek medical care if their pets can receive veterinary care at the same time.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
These suspensions will enable the installation of advanced signaling in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel, with buses replacing trains during these periods.
Sound Transit announces Link 1 Line closures for essential repairs and integration work
Sound Transit has announced a series of planned closures on the Link light rail's 1 Line to facilitate essential repairs, maintenance, and integration work with
komonews.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
With the clocks changing early this morning, the sun will now set in Seattle before 5 p.m. until Jan. 25.

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November 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The woman, whose identity remains confidential for privacy reasons, was hospitalized earlier this month and is currently recovering.

Snohomish County resident first in state to be affected by nationwide listeria outbreak
A Snohomish County resident has been identified as part of a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes.
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November 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
King County has opened a flood warning center to monitor possible minor flooding along the Snoqualmie River on Saturday, as an atmospheric river brings heavy rainfall.

Atmospheric river brings heavy rainfall and possible minor flooding along Snoqualmie River
King County's Flood Warning Center activated at noon on Saturday, Nov. 1, to monitor minor flooding along the Snoqualmie River.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Travelers arriving at SeaTac from other busy airports, like Phoenix and Houston, which are among those facing staffing impacts, share their experience.
Seattle travelers brace for flight disruptions as FAA struggles with staffing shortages
As the Federal Aviation Administration reports growing staffing shortages amongst facilities nationwide, travelers coming through Seattle-Tacoma International A
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November 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
All but one of the escaped monkeys were "destroyed," officials said, who added that authorities are still searching for the remaining monkey.
Truck full of 'aggressive' research monkeys overturns, setting primates on the loose
A truck carrying a bunch of "aggressive" monkeys overturned on a Mississippi highway, with the primates escaping, according to authorities.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Have you seen "Buddy?" The man believed to have stolen the dog is in jail, but Buddy is still missing.
Video links 17-time felon to missing dog, but Seattle police still searching for 'Buddy'
A 17-time felon is in jail, charged with stealing a family pet, but the dog still hasn't been found, and the owner is heartbroken.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It's that time of year to say goodbye to afternoon light.
Early sunsets and extra sleep: Washingtonians prepare for end of daylight saving time
It's that time of year to say goodbye to afternoon light, with the earliest sunset of the year expected Sunday at 4:49 p.m. and sunrise at 6:55 a.m.
komonews.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What is your main strategy when you don't have enough money for basic necessities? ✅VOTE in the story.
Financial uncertainty leads Washington military families to seek help from food banks
As the government shutdown continues, military families in Washington aren't sure when their next paycheck will arrive, leading many to visit area food banks.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This month, the 55-year-old former rapper and music mogul was sentenced to over four years in prison (50 months) after being convicted in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs transferred to federal prison to begin sex crimes sentence
Sean "Diddy" Combs arrived at Fort Dix on Thursday to begin serving time for his federal sex crimes trial conviction.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM