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Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems is laying off 450 after production of troubled 737s slows
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Seattle Times CEO to step down after 4 decades in charge of family-owned paper
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‘Our education out here is going to crumble:’ Yelm students walkout after teachers get layoff notices
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Judge tosses lawsuit aimed at removing state’s gender-affirming care for youth
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King County faces property tax hike to save public health clinics from closing
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Seattle requests KC Homelessness Authority to shrink budget by $21M
TOP STORIES
I-5 north in Everett is open after dispute, officer-involved shooting
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MyNorthwest News
Tacoma City Council member Ushka dies after battle with cancer
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MyNorthwest Politics
Signature gathering begins for initiative to keep natural gas in Washington
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MyNorthwest News
North Face closes downtown Seattle flagship store
QUESTION OF THE DAY
MyNorthwest News
Auburn police officer on trial for murder, opening statements begin
Five years later, and after several delays, the trial of Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson got underway at the Regional Justice Center.
Red Lobster closes dozens of US restaurants, including Washington location
A restaurant liquidator announced this week it would be auctioning off the equipment of over 50 recently closed Red Lobster locations.
King County homelessness surges 23% as state releases plan to tackle housing
King County released its 2024 Unsheltered Point-in-Time Count. Also this week, Washington released its Housing Advisory Plan.
'We got a real gut punch from it:' Scientist recalls deadly Mount St. Helens eruption
This weekend is the 44th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a major event for those who remember it or know the history.
UW buildings covered with pro-Palestinian graffiti; president responds
The University of Washington community found many buildings around the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus covered with graffiti Wednesday.
Kia software upgrade happening this weekend in Bellevue
Kia through the Bellevue Police Department is offering free software upgrades to those who qualify in an effort to prevent theft.
SeattleSports.com
First-place Mariners face powerful Orioles: 3 things to know
A breakdown of the Seattle Mariners' three-game series against a Baltimore Orioles team that is among the best in the AL.
Mariners the ‘team to beat’ in AL West? Why that’s now the case
MLB insider Jon Morosi explains why this is the best spot the Seattle Mariners have been in years with Seattle Sports' Wyman and Bob.
Video: What’s changed most for Mariners since start of season?
Seattle Sports' Bob Stelton answers four Seattle Mariners questions in this week's Bob Baseball Breakdown.
Video: What is the biggest difference from start of the season to now? Bob’s Baseball Breakdown for 5-16-24
Bob Stelton of Seattle Sports’ Wyman and Bob breaks down the state of the Seattle Mariners. What did he see this week? What would he do to get the offense going? This week, Bob answers: – What is the biggest difference from start of the season to now? – How long can the Mariners sustain […]
Video: Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton react to the 2024 Seattle Seahawks schedule release
What did Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton think about the Seattle Seahawks schedule that was released this week? Did the NFL actually help the Seahawks and their chances to make the playoffs next season? Wyman and Bob discussed that and what their final record might be looking at this schedule today. Why do they think […]
A free agent Brock has his eye on for Seattle Seahawks
Ex-Seattle Seahawks QB Brock Huard highlights safety Justin Simmons as the best player left in free agency, and one who would help Seattle.
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: Progressive candidate upset he isn't running unopposed, makes up candidate
It appears that progressive candidate Shaun Scott expected to run unopposed for a state representative seat.
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.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sullivan: Seattle's traffic circles are not roundabouts
Traffic circles are not roundabouts. The words are not interchangeable, and the rules for navigating them are different.
SR 520 toll rates will increase this summer, here's how much:
SR 520 tolls will be going up to pay for construction. Toll rates for new sections of SR 167 and SR 509 are also being discussed.
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.
MyNorthwest Weather
Mount St. Helens anniversary: Buehner's personal chronicle of the catastrophe as a forecaster
Right away, I could tell something big had happened. The pilot told me he was on the south side of the mountain when Mount St. Helens blew.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
UW buildings covered with pro-Palestinian graffiti; president responds
The University of Washington community found many buildings around the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus covered with graffiti Wednesday.
Bob Ferguson from Graham on governor's race: 'My intent was to win'
After Washington AG Bob Ferguson threatened legal action, two candidates also named Bob Ferguson have withdrawn from the gubernatorial race.
Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and in September
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Black bear spotted roaming around Tacoma captured, will be relocated
A black bear that was spotted wondering around Tacoma in recent days is now on his way to the North Cascades.
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."
MyNorthwest History
'We got a real gut punch from it:' Scientist recalls deadly Mount St. Helens eruption
This weekend is the 44th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a major event for those who remember it or know the 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.
National News
Last student who helped integrate the University of North Carolina's undergraduate body has died
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ralph Kennedy Frasier, the final surviving member of a trio of African American youths who were the first to desegregate the undergraduate student body at North Carolina’s flagship public university in the 1950s, has died. Frasier, who had been in declining health over the past several months, died May 8 at […]
Scheffler, charged with assault after officer dragged near fatal crash, tees off at PGA Championship
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation. In a span of four hours, the top-ranked golfer in the world was arrested […]
Protests are planned in Serbia against a real estate project financed by Trump's son-in-law Kushner
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Opposition groups in Serbia are planning protests against a real estate development project that will be financed by the firm of Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, at the site of the former Serbian army headquarters destroyed in a U.S.-led NATO bombing campaign in 1999. The Serbian government earlier this week signed […]
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Ensuring pet safety on the road with Saving Great Animals, Carter Subaru
Saving Great Animals, along with Carter Subaru, outlined valuable tips to ensure four-legged family members are secure during car rides.
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