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Image: The northern lights can be seen in Carnation on Friday, May 11, 2024. (Photo: Ben Huffman, K...

Steve Coogan

Will we be able to see the northern lights again this weekend? It's likely

The northern lights captivated Western Washington and many parts of the U.S. and the world once already and it may happen again this weekend.

Image: Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is seen, April 27, 2023, at the University of Washi...

Steve Coogan

3 Bob Fergusons have entered the race to be Washington's next governor

Washingtonians know who will run for the state's offices and the number of Bob Fergusons running to become governor jumped to three Friday.

Photo: Western Washington University in Bellingham....

Julia Dallas

WWU student employees authorize strike as negotiations continue

Student employees at Western Washington University (WWU) have authorized a strike if significant progress isn't made in negotiations.

The northern lights can be seen in Seattle on Friday, May 10, 2024....

Julia Dallas

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.

Image: Two Seattle Police Department vehicles are seen in Seattle....

Steve Coogan

Man arrested after allegedly using online ads to visit Seattle homes, commit robberies

Seattle police detectives arrested a man who allegedly committed multiple robberies after contacting victims online and going to their homes.

Photo: Costco is now selling silver coins....

Julia Dallas

Silver coins are another item you can add to your Costco list

Large packages of eggs, milk, bread are common items available at Costco, but now the wholesale retail giant is offering something a little more shiny: silver coins.

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Brent Stecker

Will MLB trade market play into what Mariners need to fix?

Scott Braun of Foul Territory told Bump and Stacy that the Seattle Mariners will need lineup help, which may be easier to get at the MLB trade deadline.

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Cameron Van Til

Mariners Takeaways: Julio, offense show encouraging signs

Are Julio Rodríguez and the Seattle Mariners' offense set to turn a corner? Here are three takeaways after the M's series win over the A's.

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The Associated Press

Julio, Garver homer as Mariners beat A’s 8-4

Julio Rodríguez and Mitch Garver hit two-run homers, Luis Castillo threw six strong innings and the Seattle Mariners beat Oakland 8-4.

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The Associated Press

Ruidíaz scores go-ahead goal, Sounders secure 2-1 win over Portland

Raúl Ruidíaz scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and the Seattle Sounders snapped Portland's six-game undefeated streak in their rivalry series with a 2-1 Cascadia Cup victory over the Timbers on Sunday.

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Cameron Van Til

Watch: Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez blasts 2nd HR of season

Seattle Mariners slugger Julio Rodríguez hit his second homer of the season and came within inches of another Sunday against the A's.

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Cameron Van Til

What’s the Seahawks’ biggest remaining roster hole?

Mike Salk reacts to an ESPN.com article that listed center as the biggest remaining hole on the Seattle Seahawks' roster.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Washington lawmakers must fix broken school funding system

Which leads us to Olympia where truly the blame for all this should rest. What lawmakers really did was make things worse.

Photo: In this Dec. 30, 2019 file photo, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu shows his receipt after pl...

Paul Holden

Paul Holden: Washington has the right idea when it comes to sports betting

Recently, I was in a state where sports gambling was legal. However, I realized Washington had the right idea when it comes to sports betting.

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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.

KTTH Opinion

Image: The pro-Palestinian encampment on the UW campus in Seattle, seen here on May 2, 2024 is cont...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: You're not falling into a trap while watching the news on antisemitic campus protests

Jason Rantz wonders if a recent column calling for nuance anti-Israel protest coverage is appropriate given the progressive media bias.

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Tacoma business owner has box truck stolen twice in under three days

A Tacoma business owner became a theft victim twice in under three days after his box truck and tools were stolen.

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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.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

Photo: Everett northbound I-5 near Lowell Road....

Micki Gamez

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.

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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.

MyNorthwest Weather

Image: The northern lights can be seen in Carnation on Friday, May 11, 2024. (Photo: Ben Huffman, K...

Steve Coogan

Will we be able to see the northern lights again this weekend? It's likely

The northern lights captivated Western Washington and many parts of the U.S. and the world once already and it may happen again this weekend.

The northern lights can be seen in Seattle on Friday, May 10, 2024....

Julia Dallas

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.

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.

MyNorthwest Politics

Image: Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is seen, April 27, 2023, at the University of Washi...

Steve Coogan

3 Bob Fergusons have entered the race to be Washington's next governor

Washingtonians know who will run for the state's offices and the number of Bob Fergusons running to become governor jumped to three Friday.

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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.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

Image: The northern lights can be seen in Carnation on Friday, May 11, 2024. (Photo: Ben Huffman, K...

Steve Coogan

Will we be able to see the northern lights again this weekend? It's likely

The northern lights captivated Western Washington and many parts of the U.S. and the world once already and it may happen again this weekend.

Photo: Megan Moore as Rosina in "The Barber of Seville" at Seattle Opera....

Heather Bosch

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."

The northern lights can be seen in Seattle on Friday, May 10, 2024....

Julia Dallas

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

Photo: Parkland residents gathered on the steps of the 1908 Parkland School Friday morning to celeb...

Feliks Banel

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.

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.

National News

Associated Press

Indiana Democratic state Rep. Rita Fleming retires after winning unopposed primary

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana state Rep. Rita Fleming announced Monday that she is retiring, citing a desire to spend more time with her family. The Democratic lawmaker from Jeffersonville in southern Indiana was first elected to the statehouse in 2018. Fleming’s statement said she is leaving office immediately. “I have 15 grandchildren, and they and […]

Associated Press

Alabama deputies ask for witnesses' help after shooting at May Day party left 3 dead, 18 hurt

STOCKTON, Ala. (AP) — Authorities in south Alabama urged witnesses to come forward with videos that might show who was responsible for a shooting at an outdoor party that left three dead and 18 wounded over the weekend. Officials have released few details about the shooting Saturday night at a May Day party near Stockton […]

Associated Press

Hedge fund operators go on trial after multibillion-dollar Archegos collapse

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal fraud trial began Monday for the owner and chief financial officer of a hedge fund that collapsed when it defaulted on margin calls, costing leading global investment banks and brokerages billions of dollars. Bill Hwang, the founder of Archegos Capital Management, and his former CFO Patrick Halligan, are being […]

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