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Spike O’Neill: Why Seattle’s new art space won’t work
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King County Public Health monitoring potential measles case
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Rantz: Shh! You’re not supposed to admit Seattle is getting bathrooms for homeless
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Annual Washington Coast Cleanup looking for volunteers ahead of Earth Day
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Pierce County elementary school teacher arrested in connection to child molestation
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Trader Joe’s recall: Salmonella found in basil
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'What'd you say?': Starbucks attempts to tamp down the noise
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MyNorthwest Weather
Buehner: Puget Sound Convergence Zone brings sunshine, showers, rainbows
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KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Video of man getting knocked out, robbed in Seattle goes viral; Gee and Ursula respond
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MyNorthwest News
Arlington school breaks barriers one vending machine meal at a time
Weston High School now offers a vending machine with free breakfast or lunch for students who miss a meal.
Seattle Mayor to address city's arson problem in vacant buildings
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed emergency legislation to address the escalating issue of fires and arson in vacant buildings.
13-year-old Madison Valley girl missing since Tuesday
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is asking the public to keep an eye out for a missing 13-year-old girl from Madison Valley.
Remembering Enumclaw's Doolittle Raider Edward Saylor
Edward Saylor volunteered to be a flight engineer on the dangerous "Doolittle Raid" mission 75 years ago.
Two months of discolored water at Tacoma school leads to frustrated faculty and parents
Birney Elementary School in Tacoma has been dealing with brown, discolored water since February, with teachers and parents demanding answers.
UW football player pleads not guilty to raping mulitple women
18-year-old UW running back Tylin "Tybo" Rogers has been charged with one count of second-degree rape and another count of third-degree rape.
SeattleSports.com
Seahawks GM Schneider addresses ‘picture gate’ at team HQ
Why did the Seattle Seahawks remove some pictures and slogans at team HQ from the Pete Carroll era? GM John Schneider has the story.
Video: John Schneider joins Wyman and Bob to talk about what goes into trading back in draft, “Picturegate”
Seahawks President of Football Operations John Schneider joined the Wyman & Bob show LIVE from the Seahawks headquarters to talk about the Seahawks off-season, what goes into trading back in the NFL Draft and what to make of “Picturegate”. Is there a bigger story to the pictures coming down at the VMAC? Watch the full […]
Bump: Why a Rashaad Penny reunion makes sense for Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks reportedly met with free agent running back Rashaad Penny. Here's why it'd make sense for Seattle to bring him back.
Huard: Why UW QB Michael Penix Jr. should be in play for Seahawks
Brock Huard explains why the Seattle Seahawks should target UW Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr. if he's still available after the first round.
NHL: Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City
The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City. The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a sale to the Utah Jazz owners.
Reaction: Are Seahawks’ removals disrespecting their history?
Under new head coach Mike Macdonald, the Seattle Seahawks have removed some things at team HQ from the Pete Carroll era. Brock and Salk react.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Angela Poe Russell: O.J.'s death reminds America of its persistent judicial problem
Most people who stand accused, regardless of guilt or innocence, can’t afford O.J.'s dream team of attorneys, much less standard fees.
Gee and Ursula: Did pro-Palestinian protesters lose supporters by blocking traffic?
46 pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested after blocking the expressway leading to Sea–Tac. Gee Scott says that's when they lost him.
Stine: 'I gave a stranger on the internet money for bras'
My point is random acts of kindness, on the internet or not, keep our society functioning, and it can be for anyone, at any time.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Bob Ferguson shut off comments to avoid criticism after Dave Reichert attack ad
After attacking religious views around marriage, Bob Ferguson turned off his social media comments on X to avoid criticism.
Rantz: Is crime truly declining? Axios editorial is little more than Democrat politicking
A new Axios reports shows crime going down, at least with homicides. But the article is missing crucial context to understanding the issue.
Rantz: Seattle teacher Ian Golash put on administrative leave, father says
A man who says he's the father of Seattle teacher Ian Golash posted that his son was placed on administrative leave.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sullivan: I-405 expansion to widen freeway in Bothell is underway
We've all seen I-405 expanding between Bellevue and Redmond, but construction to widen the freeway north of Bothell is now underway as well.
I-5 repair work to slow spring breakers, baseball fans this weekend
Beginning Friday night, three lanes of I-5 north between Albro Place and the West Seattle Bridge through Monday morning at 5 a.m.
Has your insurance gone up? Rates can take a hike for distracted drivers
April is Distracted Drivers Awareness Month. The President of NW Insurance Council says it has been working on prevention for years.
MyNorthwest Weather
Washington remains in the grips of drought, will stay there
The State of Washington Department of Ecology this week declared a new drought declaration for most of the entire state.
Brace yourself for weeks of poor air quality in 2024, Seattle residents
Unfortunately, bad air quality will plague the Seattle area for three weeks this year. And the trend is projected to get worse.
This week's weather: April showers to bring May flowers
Perhaps these additional April showers will bring May flowers as the days continue to get longer. Monday will mark the year’s first 8 p.m. sunset.
MyNorthwest Politics
'I have my own personal beliefs:' Reichert speaks on same-sex marriage following Ferguson's post
Ferguson posted a video on X of Reichert telling a group of Pierce County Republicans that "marriage is between a man and a woman."
Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
The Senate dismissed impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Republicans pushed to remove him.
Rep. Maycumber threatens legal action against Loren Culp amid social media tirade
On Tuesday, Maycumber's office announced it sent a cease-and-desist letter to Loren Culp after a barrage of social media posts.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Bumbershoot producers unveil plans for new downtown Seattle arts venue
The brains behind the Bumbershoot Festival will launch a new arts venue in downtown Seattle at the old Bed, Bath, and Beyond.
Swiftie alert: Puyallup to celebrate next era of Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is coming back for another era. Local Swifities are getting ready to celebrate her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department."
Toxic 'fake Botox' case linked to Washington
Federal officials are investigating reports of a fake Botox product that has reportedly sickened people across nine states, including Washington.
MyNorthwest History
Layers of history revealed by 'Street Trees of Seattle'
This new book is “Street Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide” by writer and artist Taha Ebrahimi.
Update: Cold War air raid siren remains in private hands
A vintage magazine ad for the type of Cold War air-raid siren which stood in a Seattle park for more than 70 years, and which now belongs to Binford Metals in Kent. (Public domain)
Local TV legend "Brakeman Bill" McLain passes away at age 96
Brakeman Bill McLain, longtime beloved kids' TV show host, has passed away, according to a message from his family posted on social media.
National News
US deports about 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending monthslong pause in flights
MIAMI (AP) — The Biden administration sent about 50 Haitians back to their country on Thursday, authorities said, marking the first deportation flight in several months to the Caribbean nation struggling with surging gang violence. The Homeland Security Department said in a statement that it “will continue to enforce U.S. laws and policy throughout the […]
Legislation allowing doctor-assisted suicide narrowly clears Delaware House, heads to state Senate
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware narrowly cleared the Democrat-led House on Thursday and now goes to the state Senate for consideration. The bill is the latest iteration of legislation that has been repeatedly introduced by Newark Democrat Paul Baumbach since 2015, and it is the only proposal to make […]
California governor pledges state oversight for cities, counties lagging on solving homelessness
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nearly $200 million in grant money will go to California cities and counties to move homeless people from encampments into housing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday while also pledging increased oversight of efforts by local governments to reduce homelessness. The Democratic governor said he will move 22 state personnel from a […]
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