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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.

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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.

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Lisa Brooks and James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio

Father allegedly shoots, kills 9-month-old son in Seattle

The Seattle Police Department is investigating the death of a baby in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood Wednesday evening.

SeattleSports.com

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Zac Hereth

Analyst: How Seahawks made ‘smart decisions’ in NFL Draft

CBS Sports draft analyst Josh Edwards joins Seattle Sports' Wyman and Bob to discuss the Seattle Seahawks' 2024 draft class.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: What should the Year 2 expectations for Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba be?

What should the Year 2 expectations for Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba be? Is it time for him to take the next step in his NFL career and get closer to becoming a true #1 WR? Mike Salk and Gee Scott discussed that and what “success” would look like next season for him? Does he have […]

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Zac Hereth

The advantage Hawks QB Geno Smith has over Sam Howell

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Brock Huard explains why Geno Smith's presence gives him an advantage over Sam Howell.

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Cameron Van Til

Mariners farm system report: 7 early-season standouts

Here's a look at seven Seattle Mariners minor leaguers off to hot starts, including highly rated prospects Lazaro Montes and Tyler Locklear.

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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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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.

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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

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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: 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."

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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.

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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

Kentucky prosecutor accused of trading favors for meth and sex pleads guilty to federal charge

LONDON, Ky. (AP) — A former prosecutor in eastern Kentucky accused of doing favors for criminal defendants in return for methamphetamine and sexual favors pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge. Scott Blair, 51, pleaded guilty to honest services wire fraud, the Blair resigned as commonwealth’s attorney for Perry County after his arrest last month. […]

Associated Press

A cyberattack on a big US health system diverts ambulances and takes records offline

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A cyberattack on the Ascension health system across the U.S. diverted ambulances, caused patients to miss medical visits and blocked online access to their records. An Ascension spokesperson said it detected “unusual activity” Wednesday on its computer network systems and that both its electronic records system and the MyChart system that […]

Associated Press

Oklahoma judge accused of shooting at his brother-in-law's home

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge awaiting trial for allegedly shooting at parked vehicles and rear-ending a woman in Texas now faces charges in his own state, accusing him of shooting into the home of his brother-in-law six months before the road-rage incident. Garfield County Associate District Judge Brian Lovell, 59, was indicted by […]

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