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Rantz: Drama! Governor Jay Inslee slams Bob Ferguson’s ‘brain dead’ ferry plan
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John and Shari: Sen. Mullet speaks on banning nude deepfakes, running for governor
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The Letter Season 2: Sense of dread precedes second 1982 Millcreek Canyon murder
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Boeing engineers allege retaliation over safety concerns
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Seattle Children’s Hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit
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Markovich: Elected officials need accountability for their ‘generosity’ with our tax dollars
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Suspect in 2 murders shoots himself; kidnapped boy, 1, safely recovered
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MyNorthwest Weather
Will a 'Heat Dome' be part of the upcoming Seattle summer?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
MyNorthwest News
South King Fire offering free smoke alarm installation for Federal Way residents
The American Red Cross is set to host a home fire safety event, Sound the Alarm, on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Kroger to pay nearly $50M to Washington to combat fentanyl crisis
Kroger is sending Washington $47.5 million to combat the fentanyl epidemic in an agreed-upon pending resolution championed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
AAA: Washington is one of the worst states for distracted driving
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and to to shine a light on the subject, AAA Washington has teamed up with Safe Drive Club.
Police make arrest in shooting of Tacoma boxing legend following nationwide manhunt
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the shooting of a Tacoma boxing legend after a nationwide search.
Byrd Barr Place providing A/C units to qualifying low-income families
Byrd Barr Place is offering energy assistance for lower-income households, including gifting available air-conditioning (A/C) units to those in need.
Teen driver arrested after allegedly tearing through crowded Auburn park, hitting woman
An Auburn park was crowded with people last Saturday when an 18-year-old driver jumped the curb and sped through.
SeattleSports.com
Watch: Seattle Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez blasts 1st HR of season
Seattle Mariners star center fielder Julio Rodríguez ends power outage with a 445-foot home run off Texas Rangers starter Dane Dunning.
Brock’s Hawks Draft Profile: Trade-back target on the edge
Former NFL quarterback Brock Hard examines athletically gifted edge rusher Chop Robinson as a draft fit for the Seattle Seahawks.
Kimes: How offense-heavy draft could benefit Hawks’ defense
ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes explains how this year's offensively loaded draft class could help the Seattle Seahawks' defensive makeover.
Video: Two quarterbacks who could be in play for the Seahawks
Wyman & Bob dive into evaluations about the two quarterbacks that the Seahawks brought in for visits, Bo Nix and Spencer Rattler, and analyzed why each of them would be a good fit for the Seahawks, especially if the team is confident that they are set at that position for the 2024 season. Listen to […]
Seattle Mariners catcher one of MLB’s ‘most underrated players’
Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh wasn't on one publication's list of top 10 catchers before the MLB season. He's proving he should've been included.
Video: Seattle Seahawks are ‘sleepers’ to draft quarterback in 1st round of NFL Draft
During Tuesday’s edition of Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik thinks the Seattle Seahawks are serious contenders to draft a quarterback in the first round of the NFL Draft. Listen to The Brock & Salk Show weekdays from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. on Seattle Sports 710 AM […]
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Spike O'Neill: Why Seattle's new art space won't work
I can't help but think about the announcement of the new art space designated to inhabit the old Bed Bath and Beyond in downtown Seattle.
Video of man getting knocked out, robbed in Seattle goes viral; Gee and Ursula respond
A disturbing video has gone viral of a man getting knocked out and robbed by a small group of people on Capitol Hill Sunday.
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.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Seattle-area students to stage hate rally Tuesday as antisemitism on campus surges
Seattle-area students are holding antisemitic events throughout the state. Parents expect rally after rally to espouse antisemitism.
Rantz: United States Supreme Court could save Seattle from homeless crisis
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a major case around homeless camping bans. It could finally end the progressive policy grip on Seattle.
Rantz: Are the pro-Hamas, Columbia University protesters the new Black Lives Matter radicals?
The Columbia University student protesters is following the same script that made the Black Lives Matter movement do destructive.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sullivan: A guide to Restricted Parking Zones for any confused drivers
Deciphering the language on some parking signs can be difficult, and I am here to answer any questions regarding Restricted Parking Zones.
AAA: Washington is one of the worst states for distracted driving
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and to to shine a light on the subject, AAA Washington has teamed up with Safe Drive Club.
I-90 reopens after a closure due to an emergency tree removal
I-90 reopened after needing to close Friday afternoon due to an emergency tree removal, the Washington State of Transportation said Friday.
MyNorthwest Weather
Buehner: This week's weather includes meteor showers, a pink moon, near-70 degree days
The Lyrid meteor shower that peaked over the past weekend but will continue Monday night before fading as April ends.
Buehner: What led to Washington drought as wildfires, rainbows on the horizon
DOE declared a Washington drought emergency. History shows below-average precipitation years often create more wildfires and wildfire smoke.
Buehner: Puget Sound Convergence Zone brings sunshine, showers, rainbows
Spring is here and with it comes the mix of sunny days and days with showers. Spring is also the peak time for the Puget Sound Convergence Zone.
MyNorthwest Politics
Kroger to pay nearly $50M to Washington to combat fentanyl crisis
Kroger is sending Washington $47.5 million to combat the fentanyl epidemic in an agreed-upon pending resolution championed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
'SPD is dying': What Seattle police officers are saying during exit interviews
When asked what had a negative effect on morale in their exit interviews, Seattle police officers were nearly united in their responses.
As homelessness rises, Supreme Court takes Oregon case, to decide on sleeping bans
The Supreme Court will rule on if banning homeless people from sleeping outside when there's no shelter space is cruel and unusual.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Colleen O'Brien: Seattle's new walkability maps
If you've ever vacationed in a city where you are within a 15-minute walk of whatever you may need, then you know how awesome it can feel.
Weekend revelry roundup: Record Day, Tay-Tay laser show, riding the bulls
A big weekend is on the way, and there will be a plethora of events to choose from, from laser shows to bull riding.
Butler: Pearl Jam's Dark Matter among the band's 'best, most cohesive records'
Vedder thinks "Dark Matter" is Pearl Jam's best work. You may or may not agree, but it's certainly one of their best and most cohesive records.
MyNorthwest History
Echoes of Eastside rail history with Sound Transit preparing to get underway
As Sound Transit inaugurates commuter trains between Bellevue and Redmond, when was the last time passenger rail service was offered on the Eastside?
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)
National News
The Rev. Cecil Williams, who turned San Francisco's Glide Church into a refuge for many, has died
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Rev. Cecil Williams, who with his late wife turned Glide Church in San Francisco into a world-renowned haven for people suffering from poverty and homelessness and living on the margins, has died. He was 94. Williams and his wife, Janice Marikitami, who passed away in 2021, appeared in Will Smith’s […]
Alabama lawmakers advance bill to ensure Biden is on the state's ballot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate voted Tuesday for legislation meant to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot, mirroring accommodations made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump. The issue of Biden’s ballot access has arisen in Alabama and Ohio as Republican secretaries of state warn that certification deadlines […]
Transgender Tennessee woman sues over state's refusal to change the sex designation on her license
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A transgender Tennessee woman sued the state’s Department of Safety and Homeland Security on Tuesday after officials refused to change the sex on her driver’s license to match her gender identity. The lawsuit was filed in Davidson County Chancery Court in Nashville under the pseudonym Jane Doe by the American Civil […]
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Discover MoPOP's new exhibit: 'Massive: The Power of Pop Culture'
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Salk: A local credit union inspiring its community
In the heart of Kitsap County, a financial institution is making waves not just as a banking entity but as a beacon of community support.