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Rep. Caldier being investigated, again, after revealing redacted witnesses’ names
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Local school approves interfaith club after students threaten lawsuit
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Visiting Captain Vancouver’s grave in a tiny village near London
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State to spray sinister spongy moths, should you stay inside?
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Catholic school teacher loses job because of her alleged sexual orientation
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Major drug bust: Shoreline officers get 64 pounds of fentanyl off the streets
In a major drug bust, Shoreline officers were able to get 64.3 pounds of fentanyl and 2537,704 M30 fentanyl pills off the streets.
Sound Transit UW station now open after closing due to protest
Sound Transit tweeted about the UW Station being closed at 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday. The closure was due to a protest.
KIRO exclusive: Owner of recovered zebra describes escape, getting kangaroos
Shug was one of four zebras being taken back to their home at a farm in Anaconda, Montana, operated by owner Kristine Keltgen.
Ex-Starbucks CEO Schultz: Company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle
The former Starbucks CEO says the company's leaders should spend more time in stores as they work to turn around flagging sales.
UW's 'W' sign besmirched with red paint by pro-Palestinian protesters
The University of Washington (UW) sign has been covered in red paint in an apparent act of pro-Palestinian protest.
Local Boeing firefighters hit the picket line for livable wages
Boeing firefighters are on the picket line after contract negotiations broke down Saturday. This issue is money.
SeattleSports.com
How will new XFL-style kickoff rules impact Seahawks?
Michael Bumpus discussed how the NFL's new kickoff rules could have a significant impact on the Seattle Seahawks and other teams this season.
The Mariners who aren’t getting the credit they deserve
Seattle Sports' Bump and Stacy explain why Seattle Mariners hitters Josh Rojas, Cal Raleigh and Dylan Moore deserve more respect.
Mariners place Saucedo on IL, and that’s not the only move
The Seattle Mariners placed reliever Tayler Saucedo on the 15-day IL, as expected, but also made a change impacting the starting rotation.
AL West Check-In: Rangers trade to re-acquire World Series player
The Texas Rangers made a trade to reacquire one of their World Series players on Wednesday, landing switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman from the Chicago White Sox.
Video: Ryan Divish on Cal Raleigh’s captaincy on this Seattle Mariners team
What has C Cal Raleigh done to establish himself as the captain of this Seattle Mariners team? What is it about Cal that “embodies” what it means to the be leader in the clubhouse and on the field? Ryan Divish joined Brock Huard and Mike Lefko to talk about that and just why he is […]
How has Mariners’ Cal Raleigh become a threat from the right side?
A trio of insiders dig into the season for Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who has already tied one team record and set a new career-high for himself this year.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
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.
KTTH Opinion
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.
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).
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.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
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.
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
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.
Smiley to run for Congress: 'I don't recognize our country anymore'
Tiffany Smiley, who is running for Congress, joined "The Jason Rantz Show" on KTTH to discuss getting back into the race.
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.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
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."
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.
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
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
Pennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign legislation to criminalize the misuse of a powerful animal tranquilizer called xylazine that is showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths, his office said Wednesday. Xylazine, which is being mixed into fentanyl and other illicit […]
Undercover operation nets arrests as New Mexico's top prosecutor blames Meta for online predators
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top prosecutor announced charges Wednesday against three men who are accused of using Meta’s social media platforms to target and solicit sex with underage children. The arrests are the result of a monthslong undercover operation in which the suspects connected with decoy accounts that were set up by the […]
Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Pete McCloskey — a pro-environment, anti-war California Republican who co-wrote the Endangered Species Act and co-founded Earth Day — has died. He was 96. A fourth-generation Republican “in the mold of Teddy Roosevelt,” he often said, McCloskey represented the 12th Congressional District for 15 years, running for president against an incumbent […]
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Saving Great Animals, along with Carter Subaru, outlined valuable tips to ensure four-legged family members are secure during car rides.
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