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Seattle officer heard laughing at pedestrian’s death to speak at upcoming traffic safety conference
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Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but is conducting strikes in Rafah
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Rooftop party in Seattle ends with a person shot multiple times
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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.
Gig Harbor Police: 15-year-old skateboarder hit by car on purpose
Police are actively searching for a driver who officers claim intentionally ran over a skateboarder in Gig Harbor.
Deputies search for fatal hit-and-run suspect after 'beloved' White Center resident was killed
King County Sheriff’s detectives are currently tracking down a driver who killed a beloved resident in White Center.
Recent utility vandalism impacts residents in Kitsap, King counties
Utility vandalism has impacted residents in at least three Washington counties. The crimes have affected consumers' internet access and more.
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.
Alleged Port Angeles bank robbery results in officers shooting suspect
Two Port Angeles Police Department officers shot and killed an alleged robbery suspect brandishing a gun outside a bank Friday morning.
SeattleSports.com
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.
Seahawks make some room under salary cap, per report
According to Over The Cap, cornerback Michael Jackson and the Seattle Seahawks agreed to a new contract that was filed Monday with the NFL.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
Ross: We built it, and they had better come
About 17,500 people attended the opening of the Eastside light rail line. It shows a curiosity about getting to Redmond without driving there.
KTTH Opinion
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.
Rantz: Governor Inslee speaks gibberish, claims EV school buses quiets kids, make them 'mature'
Governor Jay Inslee is fascinated with EVs. But his desperate push led to some weird comments about EV school buses.
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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
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.
Southern California has received more rain than Western Washington
In Southern California, Los Angeles recorded 18.8 inches – 5.9 more inches than Western Washington, according to SEA.
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
Woman in Minnesota accused in the deaths of 2 children
BLACKDUCK, Minn. (AP) — A woman killed two children in northern Minnesota, set a house on fire and left with another child, according to an indictment announced Monday. Jennifer Marie Stately, 35, was indicted on counts of premeditated murder, murder while committing child abuse, arson, murder while committing arson, and felony child neglect. Her attorney, […]
A US company is fined $650,000 for illegally hiring children to clean meat processing plants
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Tennessee-based sanitation company has agreed to pay more than half a million dollars after a federal investigation found it illegally hired at least two dozen children to clean dangerous meat processing facilities in Iowa and Virginia. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday that Fayette Janitorial Service LLC entered […]
Man confesses to killing hospitalized wife because he couldn't afford to care for her, police say
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City-area man who’s charged with killing his hospitalized wife told police he couldn’t take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say. Ronnie Wiggs made his first appearance Monday on a second-degree murder charge and was referred to the public defender’s office. A hearing was set […]
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