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Frank Sumrall

KIRO host John Curley receiving 2024 Humanitarian of the Year Award

John Curley, co-host of "The John and Jake Show," was named the 2024 recipient of the Sharon L. Harrison Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Service.

Image: Seattle police are looking for this stolen cello....

Julia Dallas

Rare 1890 Enrico Marchetti cello worth about $250,000 stolen in Seattle

Seattle police are searching for any information linked to a stolen rare cello. The instrument was last seen on May 4.

catholic church sex abuse...

Frank Sumrall

Washington AG Ferguson investigating Catholic Church for alleged child sex abuse

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced his office is investigating the Catholic Church for alleged child sex abuse.

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Frank Sumrall

Seattle Public Schools' budget in disarray, could close 20 elementary schools

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is facing several grim decisions now that the district's budget deficit has reached more than $100 million.

Photo:The City of Seattle is suing the infamous "Hellcat" of Belltown. The driver has been accused ...

Julia Dallas

'Belltown Hellcat' faces lawsuit from City of Seattle, citing noise violations

The City of Seattle is suing the infamous "Belltown Hellcat." The driver has been accused of tormenting Belltown residents for months.

Image: Federal Way police officers rescued kittens in May 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Federal Way ...

Heather Bosch

Federal Way police go above and beyond, save litter of kittens

It was Federal Way police to the rescue when they got a call about a litter of week-old kittens that were found in a residence.

SeattleSports.com

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The Associated Press

AL West check-in: Surprising Oakland A’s are winning again

The Oakland A's are one of MLB's biggest surprises despite dwindling crowds as the team's relocations draws nearer.

Hockey...

Zac Hereth

Generational hockey talent picked by WHL’s Everett Silvertips

The Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League selected defenseman Landon DuPont with the first pick of the league's draft Thursday.

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Cameron Van Til

What’s the biggest problem ailing the Mariners’ offense?

Brock Huard and Mike Salk delve into the Seattle Mariners' hitting woes. What's at the crux of their struggles at the plate?

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: How should the Seattle Mariners fix their offense?

Bob Stelton of Seattle Sports' Wyman and Bob breaks down the state of the Seattle Mariners after their road trip to Houston and Minnesota.

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Cameron Van Til

Mariners RHP Bryan Woo to start Friday in return from injured list

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo will make his season debut Friday night against Oakland after opening the season on the injured list.

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The Associated Press

Minnesota Twins ambush Gilbert, thump Seattle Mariners 11-1

The Minnesota Twins tag the AL ERA leader for five runs in the first inning and run away with an 11-1 win over the Seattle Mariners.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Don’t fall for this trap when watching the news

While watching news of the protests on college campuses, one segment caught my attention -- an anchor using a study to stir up a culture war.

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Dave Ross

Ross: Gov. Kristi Noem's new book includes alleged meetings with dictators, dead dogs

Did South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un as she claims in her new book?

Image: The entrance to a Walmart store can be seen in April 2019 in Pittsburgh....

Spike O'Neill

Spike: Walmart can't take a loss to provide affordable health care options to workers?

Recently, Walmart announced that they start closing down all 51 healthcare and telehealth facilities across multiple states.

KTTH Opinion

Visit Seattle...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle homeless are about to disappear!

Visit Seattle this weekend and you'll see downtown cleaned up. Why? President Joe Biden is in town to bilk the wealthy of campaign dollars.

Photo: The UW Liberated Zone....

Jason Rantz

Rantz exclusive: UW professor assaulted at autonomous Liberated Zone as admin keeps cops away

A professor was assaulted at the University of Washington (UW) Liberated Zone. Administration, however, refuses to act.

Image: University of Washington activist students argue conservative commentator Charlie Kirk shoul...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: UW Seattle activists say their First Amendment rights threatened by speaker they don't like

Student activists at the autonomous Liberated Zone apparently want a Charlie Kirk event censored at the University of Washington (UW).

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MyNorthwest Traffic

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Chris Sullivan

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.

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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Has tagging met its match with WSDOT's 'graffiti-battling' drone?

Taggers, you are on notice. The state of Washington is coming after you with a high-tech gadget: The world's first graffiti-battling drone.

Snohomish River Bridge Everett...

Chris Sullivan

Four-month closure just weeks away for Snohomish River Bridge in Everett

Ninety-seven winters have taken their toll on the Snohomish River Bridge in Everett. It's time to shut it down for some much-needed repairs.

MyNorthwest Weather

80-degree days...

Ted Buehner

Buehner: Seattle's first 80-degree days are fast approaching

While last weekend was cool and soggy at times, the region's weather is set to have its first collection of 80-degree days.

Photo: A rainbow briefly lights up over downtown Seattle, in Western Washington, and the Space Need...

Ted Buehner

Much needed rain coming to Western Washington this weekend

The warm sunshine in Western Washington is going to take some time off this weekend. A Pacific frontal system is expected to bring rainfall.

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Ted Buehner

Buehner: May weather to bring sunshine, boating season

April showers will hang on through the final days of the month before giving way to sunshine on May 1 to kick off boating season.

MyNorthwest Politics

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Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press

Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally

President Joe Biden said that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah.

Image: Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, is a member of the Washington House of Representatives....

Frank Sumrall

Rep. Caldier being investigated, again, after revealing redacted witnesses' names

Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, publicly identified three people interviewed for an investigation to reporters last December.

news protests college campuses...

Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Don’t fall for this trap when watching the news

While watching news of the protests on college campuses, one segment caught my attention -- an anchor using a study to stir up a culture war.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

Photo: Zendaya attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at Th...

Julia Dallas

Lily Gladstone, other stars attend Met Gala as record breaking amount raised

Woodland nymphs, floral fairies and pompous princes walked the Met Gala carpet. The theme was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."

Photo: Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara are selling their illust...

Julia Dallas

Russell Wilson, Ciara's $24.9M Bellevue mansion offer still pending

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara are selling their illustrious Bellevue mansion and -- it has an offer.

Image: The Pierce County Sheriff's Department was one of many organizations and businesses in Washi...

Steve Coogan

Zebra 'sightings': Social media users embrace 'Z' with memes and jokes

The search for "Z" who got loose Sunday and remains missing has captivated so many people. That has translated to zebra memes and jokes.

MyNorthwest History

Image: Captain George Vancouver is buried in a churchyard in Petersham Village, west of London....

Feliks Banel

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.

Photo: The "little red barn" - aka "the mystery cottage" at Fisk Family Park in Kirkland....

Feliks Banel

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.

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Feliks Banel

Vatican decides in favor of Tacoma’s Holy Rosary Church

The Vatican has reportedly found in favor of a community group working to save the Tacoma Holy Rosary Catholic Church from the wrecking ball.

National News

Associated Press

No sign of widespread lead exposure from Maui wildfires, Hawaii health officials say

HONOLULU (AP) — Lead screening conducted on west Maui residents after last summer’s devastating wildfires showed no widespread exposure to the toxic metal, Hawaii health officials said Thursday. Blood samples were taken from 557 people after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century ripped through the town of Lahaina, killing 101 people. Just […]

Associated Press

UN to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights and revive its UN membership bid

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and call on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. The United States vetoed a widely backed council resolution on […]

Associated Press

Man paralyzed after being hit with a Taser while running from police in Colorado sues officer

DENVER (AP) — A man who said he was paralyzed after being hit with a Taser while running from police in Colorado filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against one of the officers, seeking $100 million in damages. Lawyers for Jacob Root, who was suspected of stealing a car, allege Officer Robert Comstock fired a Taser […]

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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Storm celebrates 25 years with 3's for Treehouse

The Seattle Storm, a powerhouse in the WNBA, is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is continuing to help kids in need through Treehouse.

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