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Image: Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is seen, April 27, 2023, at the University of Washi...

Steve Coogan

3 Bob Fergusons have entered the race to be Washington's next governor

Washingtonians know who will run for the state's offices and the number of Bob Fergusons running to become governor jumped to three Friday.

Photo: Western Washington University in Bellingham....

Julia Dallas

WWU student employees authorize strike as negotiations continue

Student employees at Western Washington University (WWU) have authorized a strike if significant progress isn't made in negotiations.

The northern lights can be seen in Seattle on Friday, May 10, 2024....

Julia Dallas

Northern lights grace Western Washington skies

For those who were in the right spot at the right time, you saw the northern lights in Western Washington late Friday or early Saturday.

Image: Two Seattle Police Department vehicles are seen in Seattle....

Steve Coogan

Man arrested after allegedly using online ads to visit Seattle homes, commit robberies

Seattle police detectives arrested a man who allegedly committed multiple robberies after contacting victims online and going to their homes.

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.

SeattleSports.com

Seattle Mariners Julio takeaways A's 2024...

Cameron Van Til

Mariners Takeaways: Julio, offense show encouraging signs

Are Julio Rodríguez and the Seattle Mariners' offense set to turn a corner? Here are three takeaways after the M's series win over the A's.

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The Associated Press

Julio, Garver homer as Mariners beat A’s 8-4

Julio Rodríguez and Mitch Garver hit two-run homers, Luis Castillo threw six strong innings and the Seattle Mariners beat Oakland 8-4.

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The Associated Press

Ruidíaz scores go-ahead goal, Sounders secure 2-1 win over Portland

Raúl Ruidíaz scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and the Seattle Sounders snapped Portland's six-game undefeated streak in their rivalry series with a 2-1 Cascadia Cup victory over the Timbers on Sunday.

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Cameron Van Til

Watch: Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez blasts 2nd HR of season

Seattle Mariners slugger Julio Rodríguez hit his second homer of the season and came within inches of another Sunday against the A's.

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Cameron Van Til

What’s the Seahawks’ biggest remaining roster hole?

Mike Salk reacts to an ESPN.com article that listed center as the biggest remaining hole on the Seattle Seahawks' roster.

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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.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

Image: The exterior of Rainier Beach High School...

Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Washington lawmakers must fix broken school funding system

Which leads us to Olympia where truly the blame for all this should rest. What lawmakers really did was make things worse.

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.

KTTH Opinion

Image: The pro-Palestinian encampment on the UW campus in Seattle, seen here on May 2, 2024 is cont...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: You're not falling into a trap while watching the news on antisemitic campus protests

Jason Rantz wonders if a recent column calling for nuance anti-Israel protest coverage is appropriate given the progressive media bias.

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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.

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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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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

The northern lights can be seen in Seattle on Friday, May 10, 2024....

Julia Dallas

Northern lights grace Western Washington skies

For those who were in the right spot at the right time, you saw the northern lights in Western Washington late Friday or early Saturday.

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.

MyNorthwest Politics

Image: Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is seen, April 27, 2023, at the University of Washi...

Steve Coogan

3 Bob Fergusons have entered the race to be Washington's next governor

Washingtonians know who will run for the state's offices and the number of Bob Fergusons running to become governor jumped to three Friday.

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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.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

Photo: Megan Moore as Rosina in "The Barber of Seville" at Seattle Opera....

Heather Bosch

Opera known for catchy music, humor shines in Seattle

KIRO Newsradio's Heather Bosch spoke with key people involved in Seattle Opera's production of "The Barber of Seville."

The northern lights can be seen in Seattle on Friday, May 10, 2024....

Julia Dallas

Northern lights grace Western Washington skies

For those who were in the right spot at the right time, you saw the northern lights in Western Washington late Friday or early Saturday.

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.

MyNorthwest History

Photo: Parkland residents gathered on the steps of the 1908 Parkland School Friday morning to celeb...

Feliks Banel

Exclusive: Grassroots preservation campaign saves Parkland School

Members of the Parkland Community Association announced Friday that the group has officially assumed ownership of historic Parkland School.

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.

National News

Associated Press

The Latest | Cohen expected to take the stand as testimony in Trump hush money case enters 4th week

NEW YORK (AP) — The fourth week of witness testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial could be a doozy: Michael Cohen is expected to finally take the stand on Monday. The long-anticipated testimony from Trump’s former lawyer and personal fixer would follow a breathtaking buildup by prosecutors of a case that ultimately hinges on […]

Associated Press

Trump trial arrives at a pivotal moment: Star witness Michael Cohen is poised to take the stand

NEW YORK (AP) — The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is set to take the stand Monday with testimony that could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against an American president. Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and personal fixer, is by far the Manhattan district attorney’s most important […]

Associated Press

Apple Store employees in Maryland vote to authorize a first strike over working conditions

TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Workers at the first Apple Store to unionize have now also authorized a first strike against the tech giant’s retail operations. Apple Store workers in Towson, Maryland, voted late Saturday to authorize a strike, according to a statement from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail […]

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