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Sullivan: Has tagging met its match with WSDOT’s ‘graffiti-battling’ drone?
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Local Boeing firefighters hit the picket line for livable wages
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FAA investigating after Boeing says workers falsified inspection records
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Original Pike Place Starbucks reopens after vandalism
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Smiley to run for Congress: ‘I don’t recognize our country anymore’
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Seattle officer heard laughing at pedestrian’s death to speak at upcoming traffic safety conference
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Suspect in 2021 Des Moines triple murder convicted of eight felony charges
A jury has convicted a 49-year-old man on eight felony charges for the triple murder outside a sports bar in Des Moines in 2021.
Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but presses with Rafah attacks
The Hamas militant group says it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal to halt the seven-month war with Israel.
Burien cops considering leaving department if police chief is forced out by city
Burien police officers are considering leaving their posts if the city fires its police chief.
Downed powerlines cause street closure on Aurora Ave North
Fire and police crews are responding to reports of an electrical transformer fire with wires down in the 14200 block of Aurora Ave North.
Rooftop party in Seattle ends with a person shot multiple times
An investigation is underway in the First Hill neighborhood after police found a man shot multiple times at a rooftop party early Sunday morning.
Boeing locks out private firefighters in Seattle over pay dispute with strike looming
Boeing has locked out its private force of firefighters who protect its aircraft-manufacturing plants in the Seattle area and brought in replacements.
SeattleSports.com
Mariners held to 3 hits in 3-1 loss to Minnesota Twins
Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high eight in six shutout innings of one-hit ball, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 in the opener of their four-game series.
Video: What stood out to Dave Wyman at Seattle Seahawks Rookie Minicamp
What stood out to Dave Wyman at the Seattle Seahawks Rookie Minicamp? What did he see that was different with new head coach Mike Macdonald calling the shots? He and Mike Lefko discussed that and just what we can learn about this team from the only rookie minicamp. What is the biggest takeaway from the […]
Bump: A Seahawks UDFA who could be ‘diamond in the rough’
Buddha Jones, a 6-foot-1, 307-pound nose tackle from Troy, is an undrafted Seattle Seahawks rookie who caught Michael Bumpus' attention.
WSU product, top prospect gets called up to make MLB debut
Hard-hitting prospect Kyle Manzardo, a WSU Cougars product who has been bashing minor league pitchers this season, will now join a Cleveland lineup that can use some middle muscle.
AL West Check-In: Texas Rangers put key rookie OF on IL
Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford, the No. 4 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.
MLB Insider: Mariners’ Logan Gilbert on track to win a Cy Young
Former longtime MLB catcher A.J. Pierzynski shared why he thinks a Cy Young Award is in the future for Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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?
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.
Ursula: The outside investigation of SPD can't come soon enough
An outside investigation of SPD is desperately needed to address what many within the department have described as a "good ol' boys" culture.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz Exclusive: UW Professor stalked and harassed at Seattle autonomous 'Liberated Zone'
A UW professor was stalked and harassed at the autonomous Liberated Zone. UW Police are not allowed to patrol as normal.
Rantz: UW Seattle students create autonomous 'Liberated Zone' with library, medic tent, no free speech rights
UW Seattle students set up an autonomous Liberated Zone for a "Free Palestine." It features a library, but no free speech rights.
Rantz Exclusive: Seattle mayor establishing emphasis area, will jail suspects in Issaquah, at SCORE
Mayor Bruce Harrell is establishing an emphasis area covering a 40 block radius downtown. The plan promises suspects will actually face jail.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
Sullivan: Rest area blues and its dire situation on the I-5 corridor
87% of the buildings at the state's rest areas were rated in critical condition, and it's expected to cost between $375-525 million to renovate them.
It's not science fiction: A drone that removes graffiti has arrived
WSDOT says the idea is a drone used this way "makes quick work of painting over graffiti on tall retaining walls, bridges and overpasses."
MyNorthwest Weather
Buehner: Mother's Day weekend to be region's first 80-degree weekend
While last weekend was cool and soggy at times, the region's weather is going to have a big turnaround just in time for Mother’s Day weekend.
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.
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
Rising costs: Seattleites may have to pay $41 per month for transportation levy
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled an updated transportation levy proposal that would cost residents $41 per month.
Exclusive: Edmonds investigating its police chief for firing her service weapon
The City of Edmonds has launched an investigation into its police chief after she allegedly discharged her service weapon in her car.
Harger: White House Press' 'Nerd Prom' is a bad look
This dinner -- affectionately nicknamed "Nerd Prom" -- is a terrible idea and does a disservice to those of us working in local newsrooms.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
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.
Evasive missing zebra mare recovered in North Bend, is safe
A zebra mare that had been missing and on the loose in the woods since escaping a transport truck Sunday has been caught and she is safe.
Weekend revelry roundup: Star Wars, Cinco De Mayo, boat races and more!
The weekend is almost here and you know what? You've earned a couple of days off. Enjoy it with light sabers, comic books, races and more!
MyNorthwest History
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.
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.
Darth Vader, Ban Roll-On, Sinking Ship and other Seattle building nicknames
They rarely make it onto maps or on the fancy signage out front, but Seattle has its fair share of buildings with well-known nicknames.
National News
Pope Francis appoints new bishop in Tennessee after former bishop's resignation under pressure
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pope Francis has appointed Reverend James Mark Beckman as Bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee, almost a year after the previous bishop resigned under pressure following claims he mishandled sex abuse allegations. The Vatican announced the appointment in its Tuesday noon bulletin. As is usual, the announcement made no mention of his predecessor […]
New York governor regrets saying Black kids in the Bronx don't know what a computer is
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she regrets making an offhand remark that suggested Black children in the Bronx do not know what the word “computer” means. Hochul, a Democrat, made the extemporaneous comment Monday while being interviewed at a large business conference in California to discuss expanding economic opportunities in […]
US service member shot and killed by Florida police identified by the Air Force
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Air Force said a 23-year-old airman based at the Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida, was shot and killed Friday during an incident involving a sheriff’s deputy. Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, died at his off-base residence, the U.S. Air Force said in a statement released […]
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