MyNorthwest News

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.

Photo: Washington is one step closer to providing wider internet reach across the state....

Julia Dallas

Washington one step closer toward $1.2B to broaden internet reach

The U.S. Department of Commerce has approved an initial proposal from Washington to gain access to funding to expand high-speed internet.

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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.

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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.

SeattleSports.com

Seattle Mariners starter Bryan Woo...

The Associated Press

Mariners’ Woo expected to make next start after early exit

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said starter Bryan Woo is expected to make his next start after an early exit form his season debut.

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Zac Hereth

Analyst: How Byron Murphy could help Seahawks’ financial future

CBS Sports draft analyst Josh Edwards explains how Byron Murphy could help the Seattle Seahawks save money on the defensive line.

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The Associated Press

Moore’s career-high 5 RBIs power Mariners past A’s 8-1

Dylan Moore homers and has five RBI, Bryan Woo exits early in his season debut and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1.

Seattle Seahawks Derick Hall...

Zac Hereth

Brock: The Seahawks primed to make sophomore jump

Ex-Seattle Seahawks QB Brock Huard highlights four players who could break out and make a sophomore jump in 2024.

Mariners Matt Brash...

Zac Hereth

Mariners injury update: Matt Brash has Tommy John surgery

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash is out for the rest of the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John Surgery on his right elbow.

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Cameron Van Til

Insider: Mariners need to add bats, will have to make ‘painful’ trade

Former GM Jim Bowden said the Seattle Mariners need to aggressively pursue trades for hitters so that they don't waste their elite pitching.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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.

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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?

KTTH Opinion

Tacoma theft...

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.

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.

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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

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.

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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.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

Photo: Farmers bring their daffodils to Pike Place Market as the city gears up for Mother's Day....

Paul Holden

Weekend revelry roundup: Sunshine, flowers, Mother's Day awaits

Looking to have Mother's Day around Seattle? Or just looking for some fun in the sun? KIRO Newsradio's Paul Holden has you covered.

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.

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

Federal prosecutors request 40-year sentence for man who attacked Pelosi's husband with hammer

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to impose a 40-year prison sentence for the man who broke into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home seeking to hold her hostage and attacked her husband with a hammer. The San Francisco Chronicle reported late Friday that prosecutors made the request […]

Associated Press

Former Florida Governor, Senator Bob Graham remembered for his civility

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (AP) — Family and friends remembered former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham on Saturday as a politician who usually avoided rancor, enjoyed meeting regular Floridians and always behaved civilly, even behind closed doors. About 200 people gathered for a memorial service at Miami Lakes United Church of Christ for the […]

Associated Press

Marc Benioff lunch auction raises $1.5M for charity. Not bad for first year without Warren Buffett

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The $200,100 winning bid for a private lunch with software titan Marc Benioff might appear disappointing at first glance after years of multimillion-dollar bids for a private meal with investor Warren Buffett, but the winner also pledged to donate a total of $1.5 million to the California homeless charity that benefits […]

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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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