Eastside Fire & Rescue about the incident at 3:49 p.m. Friday.

A few pictures from this afternoon’s paraglider rope rescue.

— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire)

First responders partnered with a tree climbing service to rescue the paraglider from the tree. The paraglider was reportedly able to walk on his own with non life-threatening injuries.

Poo Poo Point, located on top of Tiger Mountain, is a popular destination for paragliders during late spring through early fall.

From 2022: Paraglider rescued from tree at Poo Poo Point

All lanes of I-405 near SR-167 in Renton are now re-open after a multi-car crash Saturday afternoon.

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Three lanes of northbound Interstate 405 near State Route 167 in Renton are closed Saturday afternoon after a multi-car crash. While the HOV lane remains open, the (WSDOT) reports there is no estimated time for all lanes re-opening.

The backup is currently at 2.5 miles and growing.

The HOV lane remains opens after this multi-car crash on NB I-405 north of SR 167 in , but backup is 2.5 miles and growing.

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic)

The WSDOT recommends people in the area to take alternate routes.

Check out the MyNorthwest traffic map for real-time traffic information.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.

Sheriff Sanders was released from Harborview Medical Center in satisfactory condition around 11:45 p.m. Sunday.

Washington State Patrol says that Sanders was on patrol in Yelm when a pickup truck pulled out in front of his vehicle.

The other driver, a 29-year-old man from Yelm, is being investigated for possible DUI.

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Thurston County Sheriff was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center Sunday after a car accident while on patrol, according to AM 770 KTTH’s Jason Rantz.

Sanders was reportedly on a rare daytime patrol shift where he made at least one arrest for theft and felony impersonation (unrelated to the accident). The two-vehicle collision was reported around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lawrence Lake Rd SE and 153rd Ave SE in Yelm.

Sheriff Sanders was driving his department vehicle when a Ford Ranger with a trailer attached to it pulled in front of him, according to a press release from the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.

The 29-year-old suspect from Yelm allegedly showed signs of impairment, according to police. Sources told Rantz they suspect drug impairment.

I’m told by a source that the accident stemmed from a motorist who was DUI.

Sounds like the Sheriff called it himself, citing a car that pulled right in front of him.

When law enforcement arrived, they said he was unconscious but clearly breathing.

— Jason Rantz on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz)

A spokesperson for Harborview Medical Center confirmed late Sunday evening that Sanders was released from the hospital with no major injuries.

Sanders, 29, was elected as the youngest Thurston County Sheriff in history this January.

Harborview spox with good news: “[Sanders] will not be in ICU now and is satisfactory.” This came after the assessment. Will update when I learn more.

— Jason Rantz on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz)

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.

We’re also only a week away from our first post-7 p.m. sunset with Daylight Saving Time around the corner.

Seattle finally experiences first 5 p.m. sunset of 2023

Each day, Seattle gains approximately 2.5 minutes of daylight. This will continue until mid-March, when Seattle gains 3.5 minutes of sunlight per day through June 21 — the day Seattle has nearly 16 hours of sunlight and a 9 p.m. sunset.

For those looking for the best view of said sunset, Discovery Park was ranked the most breathtaking location for watching the sun fall into the horizon, according to . Other listed were Sunset Hill Park, Kerry Park, Gas Works Park, and Alki Beach.

However, most of the credit should go to his 7-year-old daughter, Sloan, who directed the newly released video.

Macklemore films music video at Climate Pledge Arena during Kraken game

This isn’t the first time Macklemore has used the Emerald City as a backdrop. He basically shut down the Dick’s Drive-In on Capitol Hill a decade ago for his ‘White Walls’ video shoot.

Dick’s makes a return appearance in ‘No Bad Days’ (albeit with a thousand fewer people), and he even pulled his owner card by filming some of the music video at Climate Pledge Arena during a recent Seattle Kraken game.

You can watch the entire music video above (Warning: There is some explicit language). Dave Ross might not appreciate the scene about 1:37 into the video.

Macklemore’s new album ‘‘ is out now.

Mama Blue was a constant presence in the stands both at the Kingdome and what is now Lumen Field for over 45 years. Her trademark blue wig, sparkly glasses, feather boa and fake eyelashes made her the matriarch of Seahawks superfans.

Hammond and her husband were season ticket holders since the Seahawks inaugural season in 1976. She was later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999 for her fandom.

The 12th Man: Mama Blue, the Grande Dame of the Seahawks superfans

Mama Blue was such a vital part of the 12s that she became the first fan to raise the 12 Flag before a game. The Seahawks also gifted her a Super Bowl ring following their triumph in 2014.

“I feel so blessed because, why me?,” Mama Blue told ����Xվ Newsradio’s Chris Sullivan before the Super Bowl in January 2014. “Except you know, I’m a little old lady, I make a lot of noise, and I love the Seahawks – so why not me?”

The Seahawks with Mama Blue in October 2019 to get insight into how she became such a legendary and supportive fan.

43 years later, she's still Mama Blue. 💙

For , we sat down to learn the history and legacy of one of our most legendary 12s.

Seahawks Stories, Mama Blue »

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks)

Members of the Seahawks organization, and even former quarterback Russell Wilson, remembered Mama Blue on social media Sunday.

Forever In Our Hearts – Patti ‘Mama Blue’ Hammond 💙

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks)

Remembering Mama Blue💙

Patti’s joy and passion for the Seahawks was unmatched. She was the ultimate 12, loud and loyal since day one, and was beloved by everyone in our organization.

Sending all our love to her family. She will be truly missed but never forgotten!

— Chuck Arnold (@ChuckArnoldSEA)

Prayer for Mama Blue’s Family.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 👑

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson)

RIP Mama Blue

— Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12)

Mama Blue was 92 years old.

Interstate 90 was closed in both directions from near North Bend to near Ellensburg due to extreme winter weather conditions and multiple crashes, but the highway reopened at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The closure, which began around 6 p.m., stretched from milepost 34 to milepost 106, WSDOT said.

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I-90 is closed in both directions between North Bend and Ellensburg due to difficult winter-weather driving conditions causing multiple collisions.

According to the (WSDOT), the closure stretches from milepost 34 to milepost 106. The WSDOT originally listed the closure at milepost 33.

MyNorthwest Traffic Map

Crews are working to remove several spinouts EB. This is going to take some time. If you are waiting out the closure at MP 33, best bet would be to try and turn around and wait it out in North Bend.

— Snoqualmie Pass (@SnoqualmiePass)

There is currently no estimated time for re-opening as crews work throughout the night to clear the roadways.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

So we decided to have Dave and ChatGPT sit down in real time to see how it all works.

Safe to say AI needs to listen to more ����Xվ Newsradio.

More from Dave Ross: Ross: AI ChatGPT gets defensive when you correct its mistakes

Listen to Seattle’s Morning News with Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien weekday mornings from 5 – 9 a.m. on ����Xվ Newsradio, 97.3 FM. Subscribe to the podcast here.

As you might recall, Shavers fabricated his military history by claiming to have served “for more than eight years, he served as a nuclear submarine officer and public affairs officer with tours in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.”

Jason Rantz teamed up with an actual Purple Heart recipient, KTTH’s own Bryan Suits, to get his thoughts on Shavers during the inaugural edition of the KTTH Roundtable. They also discussed the record number of homeless deaths in King County.

Rantz and Suits will sit down each week to cover the topics they find most interesting. Make sure to ‘like’ the so you don’t miss a video.

Leach, 61, was hospitalized Sunday after what the university called “a personal health issue” that happened at his home in Starkville, Miss. The university says Leach passed away on Monday due to complications from a heart condition.

MSU Bulldog family, college football community mourns the death of Coach Mike Leach

— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB)

“Mike was a giving and attentive husband, father and grandfather,” a statement released by the family through the university said. “He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of charity. We are supported and uplifted by the outpouring of love and prayers from family, friends, Mississippi State University, the hospital staff, and football fans around the world. Thank you for sharing in the joy of our beloved husband and father’s life.”  

Mike Leach casts his vote on best audio clip of 2017

Leach revolutionized college football through his prolific Air Raid offenses, and was 158-107 in 21 seasons as a head coach at Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State.

He revitalized the Washington State football program in his eight seasons as head coach from 2012-2019, where he recorded the third-most wins in school history. Leach has been the head coach at Mississippi State since 2020.

Washington State Athletic Director Pat Chun released a statement via the Twitter account shortly after the announcement of Leach’s death.

A statement from our athletic director regarding Coach Mike Leach.

— Washington State Athletics (@WSUCougars)

Leach leaves behind his wife Sharon and their four children: Janeen, Kimberly, Cody and Kiersten.

The Associated Press contributed to this report

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) originally tweeted about the incident at 3:40 a.m.

On I-405 northbound at Coal Creek Pkwy there is an incident blocking all lanes.

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic)

The accident reportedly involved a semi. All but one lane remains blocked as of 1:22 p.m.

MyNorthwest Traffic Map

WSDOT says crews are on scene, but cleanup is expected to take awhile.

Update 4: on NB I-405 at Coal Creek Pkwy, a right lane is now open.

Travel carefully as you move through this area, as crews are still working in the left lanes and traffic will be slow moving.

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic)

This is a developing story

Wahl, 48, reportedly fell back in his seat in the media tribute at Lusail Iconic Stadium during extra time of the match, according to . Emergency workers responded quickly, but it was later revealed that Wahl had passed.

Suits: FIFA president defending World Cup in Qatar is ‘virtue signaling’

Before the United States Men’s National Team’s first match against Wales on Nov. 21, Wahl was detained outside the stadium for wearing a rainbow-themed t-shirt in support of LGBTQ rights. Same-sex relations are criminalized in Qatar, a conservative Muslim nation.

Just now: Security guard refusing to let me into the stadium for USA-Wales. “You have to change your shirt. It’s not allowed.”

— Subscribe to GrantWahl.com (@GrantWahl)

Wahl also wrote about the country’s , as hundreds of migrant workers reportedly lost their lives building infrastructure for the World Cup.

In an Instagram post, Wahl’s brother said that the death wasn’t a coincidence.

“My brother was healthy. He told me he received death threats,” said Eric Wahl. “I do not believe my brother just died. I believe he was killed, and I just beg for any help.”

Eric Wahl, the brother of sportswriter Grant Wahl who died in Qatar while covering the World Cup, is asking for help.

Grant was detained in Qatar for wearing a rainbow shirt two weeks ago

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_)

Wahl was covering his eighth World Cup. He wrote on his website Monday that he had visited a medical clinic while in Qatar.

“My body finally broke down on me. Three weeks of little sleep, high stress, and lots of work can do that to you,” Wahl wrote. “What had been a cold over the last 10 days turned into something more severe on the night of the USA-Netherlands game, and I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort.”

Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup ‘between 400 and 500’

Wahl wrote that he tested negative for COVID-19 and sought treatment for his symptoms.

“I went into the medical clinic at the main media center today, and they said I probably have bronchitis. They gave me a course of antibiotics and some heavy-duty cough syrup, and I’m already feeling a bit better just a few hours later. But still: No bueno,” he wrote.

The Seattle Sounders FC and U.S. Soccer released statements on Twitter Friday night regarding the loss of Wahl.

Club statement on the tragic passing of Grant Wahl

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC)

U.S. Soccer Statement On The Passing Of Grant Wahl:

— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer)

The Associated Press contributed to this report

Over 24,000 Puget Sound Energy customers are still without power as of 9:51 p.m. Saturday. Seattle City Light reports less than 200 customers impacted as crews work around the clock to restore power.

With heavy overnight rain, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning through 5:00 p.m. Saturday evening for most of the region.

The first storm of the season had an impact on Friday night’s at Husky Stadium, after a bank of lights on the north end of the stadium went out late in the fourth quarter.

As far as the weekend forecast, expect highs in the 40s.

“Snow levels will crash down to below 1,500 feet by Sunday, and while precipitation will begin to taper in the lowlands, it will continue to snow heavily in spots in the mountains where a Puget Sound Convergence Zone focuses snowfall,” ����Xվ 7 reports.

Are you still without power in your area? Make sure to check out these outage maps:

If you didn’t, relive some of the greatest moments from a night Mariners fans won’t soon forget.

Let’s start with Raleigh (aka ‘The Big Dumper’) and his epic blast.

GOODBYE BASEBALL.

HELLO POSTSEASON.

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners)

You know this moment was special for legendary broadcaster Rick Rizzs.

How sweet it is!

Rick’s call still has us crying 😭

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners)

Dave Sims too.

“THE DREAM LIVES! THEY’RE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS! THE DROUGHT IS OVER!” just doesn’t miss.

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners)

How about some fan reactions? Hosts and producers from Seattle Sports were all over the ballpark last night.

The moment.

🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾

— Justin (@OnAirJustin)

The longest drought is over. 21 years.

— Stacy Jo Rost (@StacyRost)

THEY DID IT!!!!!!!!

— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer)

Let the celebration begin!

WE'RE GOIN' DANCING

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners)

🍾🍾🍾

🎥 –

— Seattle Sports (@SeattleSports)

Jerry Dipoto and Jarred Kelenic exchange champagne sprays in the clubhouse.

🎥 –

— Seattle Sports (@SeattleSports)

Seattle sports legends got in on the excitement.

Got chills watching this! So dope

— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover)

🔥🔥🔥

— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz)

I’m crying!!!!!!!

— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas)

There’s no better way to end this than Raleigh’s blast set to the Titanic theme song.

Cal’s homer with the proper dramatic treatment.

— Matt Loveless (@MattLoveless)

The Snohomish County Sheriff shared dramatic footage of the helicopter rescue on their Twitter page.

Sheriff’s Office Helicopter Rescues Occupants After Plane Crash Near Lake Cavanaugh
Full news release:

— snocosheriff (@SnoCoSheriff)

Around 9:00 p.m. Sunday, the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit was notified of a missing single-engine aircraft with one pilot and one passenger on board. The plane left the Concrete airport around 2:00 p.m. and was expected to arrive in Snohomish that afternoon. The plane never arrived and was last seen by another pilot near Sedro Woolley, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

WSDOT Aviation Emergency Services flew a Cessna over the area Sunday evening attempting to locate a signal from the plane. Around midnight, WSDOT picked up a locator beacon signal near Lake Cavanaugh.

At 7:30 a.m. Monday, the Sheriff’s Office rescue helicopter, SnoHawk10, flew towards Lake Cavanaugh. Shortly after, WSDOT Aviation Emergency Services fixed wing located the plane crash site in a heavily wooded area.

The pilot and the passenger, 78-year-old and 79-year-old brothers, had walked nearly one mile along a creek bed that night, to a clearing in the woods.

Both men did not have any serious injuries as a result of the plane crash.

Tickets for home games in Seattle during the American League Wild Card Series, the American League Division Series, and the American League Championship Series will go on sale next week.

“Our fans are incredible and deserve to see Seattle in the playoffs,” said Catie Griggs, Mariners President of Business Operations. “We’re looking forward to having T-Mobile Park packed to the rafters for every single game because that energy is felt by all players on the field.”

There are a few dates to keep in mind for both presales and sales to the public:

Wednesday, September 28th – Thursday, September 29th: Presale of tickets for current Season Ticket Members and new 2023 Season Ticket Members. Fans can still get priority presale access with a ’23 Season Ticket Membership through September 26th.

Friday, September 30th at 10:00 a.m.: Public on sale will begin.

Tickets are all potential playoff games (not including the World Series) will be available at .

The fourth-year Seahawks signal-caller has reportedly filed for a trademark of his famous postgame quote after upsetting Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football last week.

“They wrote me off. I ain’t write back though,” said the ten-year NFL veteran.

“They wrote me off, but I ain’t write back.” 🔥

Geno Smith feeling himself

(via )

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport)

The trademark, filed on September 14th, covers “retail store services featuring virtual goods, namely, footwear, clothing, headwear, eyewear, sports bags, backpacks, sports equipment, art, toys, and accessories for use online; on-line retail store services featuring virtual merchandise, namely footwear, clothing, headwear, eyewear, bags, sports bags, backpacks, sports equipment, art, toys, and accessories for use in online virtual worlds.”

Looks like Smith may be writing his signature on plenty of checks in the near future.

Geno Smith has filed a trademark for:

“THEY WROTE ME OFF I AINT WRITE BACK THOUGH.”

The filing was made two days after Geno Smith beat the Broncos to open the season.

Smith dropped the line in a post-game interview that went viral.

— Josh Gerben (@JoshGerben)

, somebody shelled out $56,000 for a parking spot. Yes, you read that right, a parking spot.

Granted, it isn’t just any parking spot. It’s located in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, within walking distance to landmarks such as Pike Place Market, Seattle Center, and the Olympic Sculpture Park. The listing says it’s large and flat (Editor’s Note: We would hope so!) and easily fits a full-sized sedan, SUV or truck.

Plus, the savvy real estate agent who sold the 130-square-foot space at says high speed internet is available, just in case the owner wants to work out of their car.

Seattle to adjust paid street parking rates starting March 28

The average going rate for a parking spot near Pike Place Market is around $300 per month. If our math is right, it would take a little over 15 years (not including inflation) to pay that off.

Let’s just hope somebody doesn’t park in this person’s spot unannounced.

����Xվ Newsradio’s Lisa Brooks contributed to this report.

Don O’Neill claims he hasn’t played softball in nearly 20 years, so in preparation for his appearance in the 2013 All-Star Softball Classic for Homeless Youth this Saturday at Safeco Field, we thought it would be a good idea for him to touch up on his skills.

Don will team up with Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate, SuperSonics legend Gary Payton and other Seattle sports legends and celebrities at Safeco Field this Saturday, to help raise awareness for the thousands of homeless youth living in King County. .

All proceeds from the game will create and sustain programs for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. In addition to a nail-biter six-inning game, there will be giveaways, live player interviews, a silent auction and videos from youth, plus a live concert with The Young Evils immediately following the game.

Get your tickets today at and make a difference in the lives of homeless youth.

A special thanks to Sarah McEnroe from our promotions department, a former collegiate softball player for Western Washington University, who helped Don prepare for the big game, along with the Seattle Mariners for letting us practice on the field.

Event Details:

– More information at