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Biden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law
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More freedom for Washington workers as noncompete contracts are challenged
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Angela Poe Russell: Some free answers for Seattle Schools’ $100,000 question
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Boeing posts $355 million loss in Q1 after series of company crises
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Washington receives over $150M to implement solar, lower energy costs
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The Letter Season 2: Sense of dread precedes second 1982 Millcreek Canyon murder
The second episode of the second season of The Letter, "Ripple Effect," details the second man killed in a 1982 double murder.
Western Washington students walk out against Israel-Hamas war
Around 100 West Seattle High School students joined other groups across the nation in protesting against the Israel-Hamas war.
Boeing engineers allege retaliation over safety concerns
Two Boeing engineers have alleged retaliation by the company’s management after they insisted on a re-evaluation of work on the 787 and 777.
Seattle Children's Hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit
The Texas Attorney General is dropping a request for Seattle Children's Hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment.
South King Fire offering free smoke alarm installation for Federal Way residents
The American Red Cross is set to host a home fire safety event, Sound the Alarm, on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Did UW know about rape allegations against Tybo Rogers before allowing him to play?
Seattle police implied that UW was aware of a rape accusation against sophomore running back Tylin Rogers before he continued to play.
SeattleSports.com
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh out of lineup — here’s why
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is out of Wednesday's lineup after having oral surgery to fix a broken tooth.
Brock’s Draft Profile: The perfect match for Seahawks? Troy Fautanu
College football analyst Brock Huard examines UW Huskies standout OL Troy Fautanu as a fit for the Seattle Seahawks.
Julio Rodríguez reunites with an old friend: Mariners’ HR trident
Julio Rodríguez tightly hugged the trident that the Seattle Mariners use to celebrate home runs. It was a happy reunion, the first time the young slugger got to hold it after going deep this season.
NFL Draft: First-round picks could be on trading block on Day 1
Based on recent history, plenty of first-round NFL Draft picks should change hands Thursday with teams looking to move up for a specific player.
Key figure for first-place Mariners has been 3B Josh Rojas
The Seattle Mariners' leader in batting average and on-base percentage is surprisingly Josh Rojas, who is also playing strong defense at third base.
Video: Who does Michael Bumpus what to see the Seahawks take in the NFL draft? He tells Brock and Salk
Who does Michael Bumpus what to see the Seattle Seahawks take in the NFL draft? Why does he think they are a fit here in Seattle? He told Brock Huard and Mike Salk about that and the rest of his thoughts before the 2024 NFL Draft begins. What should the Seahawks strategy in the draft […]
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Markovich: Elected officials need accountability for their 'generosity' with our tax dollars
When King County dug into its pocket and pulled out $2 million to help dozens of asylum seekers and refugees in Tukwila -- I took a pause.
Spike O'Neill: Why Seattle's new art space won't work
I can't help but think about the announcement of the new art space designated to inhabit the old Bed Bath and Beyond in downtown Seattle.
Video of man getting knocked out, robbed in Seattle goes viral; Gee and Ursula respond
A disturbing video has gone viral of a man getting knocked out and robbed by a small group of people on Capitol Hill Sunday.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Drama! Governor Jay Inslee slams Bob Ferguson's 'brain dead' ferry plan
What does Governor Jay Inslee think about Bob Ferguson's stolen ferry plan? He called it "brain dead." Did he do this on purpose?
Rantz: Seattle-area students to stage hate rally Tuesday as antisemitism on campus surges
Seattle-area students are holding antisemitic events throughout the state. Parents expect rally after rally to espouse antisemitism.
Rantz: United States Supreme Court could save Seattle from homeless crisis
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a major case around homeless camping bans. It could finally end the progressive policy grip on Seattle.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sullivan: A guide to Restricted Parking Zones for any confused drivers
Deciphering the language on some parking signs can be difficult, and I am here to answer any questions regarding Restricted Parking Zones.
AAA: Washington is one of the worst states for distracted driving
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and to to shine a light on the subject, AAA Washington has teamed up with Safe Drive Club.
I-90 reopens after a closure due to an emergency tree removal
I-90 reopened after needing to close Friday afternoon due to an emergency tree removal, the Washington State of Transportation said Friday.
MyNorthwest Weather
Will a 'Heat Dome' be part of the upcoming Seattle summer?
The National Weather Service sees a possible 'Heat Dome' coming to Seattle this summer with high temperatures possible.
Buehner: This week's weather includes meteor showers, a pink moon, near-70 degree days
The Lyrid meteor shower that peaked over the past weekend but will continue Monday night before fading as April ends.
Buehner: What led to Washington drought as wildfires, rainbows on the horizon
DOE declared a Washington drought emergency. History shows below-average precipitation years often create more wildfires and wildfire smoke.
MyNorthwest Politics
Kroger to pay nearly $50M to Washington to combat fentanyl crisis
Kroger is sending Washington $47.5 million to combat the fentanyl epidemic in an agreed-upon pending resolution championed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
'SPD is dying': What Seattle police officers are saying during exit interviews
When asked what had a negative effect on morale in their exit interviews, Seattle police officers were nearly united in their responses.
As homelessness rises, Supreme Court takes Oregon case, to decide on sleeping bans
The Supreme Court will rule on if banning homeless people from sleeping outside when there's no shelter space is cruel and unusual.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Colleen O'Brien: Seattle's new walkability maps
If you've ever vacationed in a city where you are within a 15-minute walk of whatever you may need, then you know how awesome it can feel.
Weekend revelry roundup: Record Day, Tay-Tay laser show, riding the bulls
A big weekend is on the way, and there will be a plethora of events to choose from, from laser shows to bull riding.
Butler: Pearl Jam's Dark Matter among the band's 'best, most cohesive records'
Vedder thinks "Dark Matter" is Pearl Jam's best work. You may or may not agree, but it's certainly one of their best and most cohesive records.
MyNorthwest History
Echoes of Eastside rail history with Sound Transit preparing to get underway
As Sound Transit inaugurates commuter trains between Bellevue and Redmond, when was the last time passenger rail service was offered on the Eastside?
Layers of history revealed by 'Street Trees of Seattle'
This new book is “Street Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide” by writer and artist Taha Ebrahimi.
Update: Cold War air raid siren remains in private hands
A vintage magazine ad for the type of Cold War air-raid siren which stood in a Seattle park for more than 70 years, and which now belongs to Binford Metals in Kent. (Public domain)
National News
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert
HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge. State District Judge Kristen Hawkins issued a one-page order denying Scott’s request that he and his touring and […]
Louisiana dolphin shot dead; found along Cameron Parish coast
CAMERON, La. (AP) — Up to $20,000 is being offered for information leading to a criminal conviction or civil penalty involving a dolphin that was found shot to death in southwest Louisiana. Federal wildlife officials, in a news release Monday, said a juvenile bottlenose dolphin was found shot to death March 13 along the coast […]
Oklahoma prosecutors charge fifth member of anti-government group in Kansas women's killings
GUYMON, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma prosecutors charged a fifth member of an anti-government group on Wednesday with killing and kidnapping two Kansas women. Paul Jeremiah Grice, 31, was charged in Texas County with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping and conspiracy to commit murder. Grice told an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation […]
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