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Seahawks Schedule: Breaking down their full 2024 NFL slate
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Kia software upgrade happening this weekend in Bellevue
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Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and in September
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Conservative activist: ‘No doubt’ duplicate Bob Fergusons would be ‘far better’ at running state
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Privacy vs. finding stolen cars: Seattle considers expanding license plate readers
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The game-changing Boeing 707 jet debuted 70 years ago
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King County deputies intercept Burien drug ring tied to Sinaloa cartel
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KIRO Newsradio
King County Council votes to increase minimum wage by 25%
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MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Black bear spotted roaming around Tacoma captured, will be relocated
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13 Western WA residents indicted for major drug ring, 350 pounds of drugs recovered
Federal authorities have indicted 13 people -- all from Western Washington -- for involvement in an alleged drug trafficking ring.
Seattle passes contract with SPD amid concerns over lack of public comment
The Seattle City Council passed a long-negotiated contract with the Seattle Police Department 8-1 on Tuesday.
Bellevue PD is teaching women to fight back with self-defense
Craig Hanaumi said more than 2,000 women have attended his self-defense workshop since it began. Some traveled more than 60 miles.
$3M bail set for man accused of murdering chef at Seattle light rail
The man King County prosecutors said killed a chef at the Capitol Hill Link light rail station, had his first court appearance.
Justice Department: Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after crashes
The DOJ determined Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid prosecution after two crashes involving its aircraft.
39-year-old man convicted of groping teen on flight from Dubai to Seattle
A Seattle federal court jury has convicted a 39-year-old citizen of India for abusive sexual contact with a minor on a flight.
SeattleSports.com
Ranking the Seahawks’ 2024 games from hardest to easiest
The Seattle Seahawks' 2024 schedule has been released. Here's a quick look at all 17 games, ranked from hardest to easiest.
Seahawks Schedule: Breaking down their full 2024 NFL slate
The Seattle Seahawks released their full 2024 schedule with opponents, dates and times on Wednesday night.
Woo, France lead first-place Mariners past Royals 4-2 for another series win
Ty France homered for the second time in three games, Bryan Woo allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings for his first win and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday.
AL West Check-In: Astros’ Blanco suspended for foreign substance
Astros starter Ronel Blanco received a 10-game suspension Wednesday for violating MLB’s prohibitions on foreign substances after being ejected from the game against the Oakland Athletics.
Which Seahawks rookies will make an immediate impact?
Seattle Sports' Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton analyze which 2024 Seattle Seahawks draft picks will contribute as rookies.
Mariners Updates: Bryan Woo ‘feeling good’ for start; latest on injuries
Seattle Mariners RHP Bryan Woo is set for his second start of the season, plus what's up with Dominic Canzone, J.P. Crawford, Jorge Polanco and more.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
Markovich: What do President Joe Biden and Sammy Sosa have in common?
A hotel charged $55 to have your picture taken with baseball’s Sammy Sosa. For President Biden, that photo would cost a minimum of $25,000.
Ross: Social media companies must be responsible for content they broadcast
A phone call takes place between those who agree to talk. But a message posted on social media where anyone can see it? That's a broadcast.
KTTH Opinion
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.
Rantz: UW Seattle gave barriers to Antifa to keep Jews out of Liberated Zone
The University of Washington (UW) provided the Liberated Zone occupiers with barricades to keep out Zionists and Jews.
Rantz: Seattle homeless man groped himself by 'Free Gaza' hacked sign
A homeless man was pleasuring himself in a Seattle park, across the street from a hacked electronic traffic sign to say "Free Gaza."
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Truck fire shuts down I-405, 2 lanes now open
All lanes of I-405 heading north at Sunset Boulevard in Renton were blocked due to a major truck fire. The HOV lane is now open.
Brace for delays: Everett Revive I-5 is back
It's been over a year since the last downtown Everett Revive I-5. Work starts Friday, May 10, and lasts until Monday.
Sullivan: Airport expansion in high gear as summer travel approaches
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is undergoing a massive construction project expansion, making drop-offs and pickups better.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
Buehner: Will last weekend's 'summer weather' stretch through the week?
By Friday, a weak weather system tracking east into Western Canada will likely bring some cloudiness and cooler temperatures back into Western Washington.
Does Washington get tornadoes? Here's what you need to know:
In recent weeks, there has been a rash of tornadoes across the nation but several listeners recently asked: does Washington get tornadoes?
MyNorthwest Politics
Seattle passes contract with SPD amid concerns over lack of public comment
The Seattle City Council passed a long-negotiated contract with the Seattle Police Department 8-1 on Tuesday.
Cohen's lies, loyalty, a gag order upheld: Tuesday Trump hush money trial takeaways
The Donald Trump legal team started grilling prosecutors' star witness in his trial, portraying Michael Cohen as a media-obsessed liar.
Markovich: What do President Joe Biden and Sammy Sosa have in common?
A hotel charged $55 to have your picture taken with baseball’s Sammy Sosa. For President Biden, that photo would cost a minimum of $25,000.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
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.
Opera known for catchy music, humor shines in Seattle
KIRO Newsradio's Heather Bosch spoke with key people involved in Seattle Opera's production of "The Barber of Seville."
Northern lights grace Western Washington skies
For those who were in the right spot at the right time, you saw the northern lights in Western Washington late Friday or early Saturday.
MyNorthwest History
Exclusive: Grassroots preservation campaign saves Parkland School
Members of the Parkland Community Association announced Friday that the group has officially assumed ownership of historic Parkland School.
Visiting Captain Vancouver's grave in a tiny village near London
Captain George Vancouver will be commemorated as he is every year at the churchyard near London where he was buried more than 225 years ago.
History only deepens community love for Kirkland’s 'mystery cottage'
A former neighbor shared some additional history and backstory of the "mystery cottage" in Kirkland's newest public park.
National News
Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had 4 blackouts before disaster. Here's what we know
The Dali container ship experienced a near-perfect storm of calamities before it struck Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, killing six people. But Tuesday’s preliminary report by federal safety investigators leaves many questions unanswered. For example, the National Transportation Safety Board described four power failures that beset the 984-foot (300-meter) ship. Reasons for three […]
Sudan's people are trapped in `inferno of brutal violence' as famine and fighting close in, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Sudanese people “are trapped in an inferno of brutal violence” with famine, disease and fighting closing in and no end in sight, the top U.N. humanitarian official in the war-ravaged country said Wednesday. Clementine Nkweta-Salami told a U.N. press conference that “horrific atrocities are being committed with reckless abandon, reports […]
Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Federal investigators will examine conditions in Kentucky’s youth detention centers and whether the state has done enough to protect juveniles housed there, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday. The federal investigation follows a Kentucky auditor’s report that said the state’s juvenile justice system had ongoing problems with the use of force […]
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