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Corrections Guild ‘extremely fearful’ as more weapons infiltrate Kent jail
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Rantz: United States Supreme Court could save Seattle from homeless crisis
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Semi Bird wins endorsement for governor from state GOP
Republican candidate for governor Semi Bird has won the endorsement of the GOP state convention on Saturday.
International students remain in quarantine in King County hotel after measles exposure
A group of over a dozen international students from Africa are in quarantine in a King County hotel after they were exposed to measles.
Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announces plan to retire in 2025
Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announced his plan Friday to retire in June 2025. He has held the position since 2016.
Charges filed against protesters who shut down I-5 in Seattle
Charges have been filed against six protesters who were involved in the pro-Palestinian protest that shut down I-5 in Seattle on Jan. 6.
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.
Seattle Storm unveil new Interbay practice facility, alternative uniforms
The $64 million facility in the Interbay neighborhood is an upgrade for the WNBA's Seattle Storm, which also debuted new alternate uniforms.
SeattleSports.com
Video: Three Guards in the NFL Draft that are great fits for the Seahawks
Who are the three Guards in the NFL Draft that Dave Wyman thinks are great fits for the Seattle Seahawks? Why does he think they might even be worth the pick at #16? He explained that on Wyman and Bob earlier and just who fits the best with this Seahawks organization. What traits makes these […]
Passan: Why Mariners didn’t trade their young pitchers
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan explained why the Seattle Mariners likely won't ever get proper trade value for their talented, young pitchers.
Kraken GM leaves open possibility of changes after missing playoffs
Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis said Monday evaluations are still ongoing about whether there will be changes with coach Dave Hakstol or any of the coaching staff after the third-year franchise missed the playoffs.
After cutting Russell Wilson, Broncos add another QB named Wilson
Months after Denver cut Russell Wilson, the Broncos have reportedly made a trade with the New York Jets for QB Zach Wilson.
Video: Joel Klatt on which of the Washington Huskies players in the ’24 NFL Draft will have the best career
Which of the Washington Huskies players in the 2024 NFL Draft will have the best career in the NFL? Why does he think he’ll have the best career at the next level? Joel Klatt joined Brock Huard and Mike Salk to talk about that and what the biggest factor in that success might be. What […]
Klatt: Why Seahawks should draft Michael Penix Jr. at No. 16
Should the Seattle Seahawks draft Michael Penix Jr.? FOX college football analyst Joel Klatt explains why he wouldn't let the UW Huskies star past No. 16.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
Angela Poe Russell: O.J.'s death reminds America of its persistent judicial problem
Most people who stand accused, regardless of guilt or innocence, can’t afford O.J.'s dream team of attorneys, much less standard fees.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Are the pro-Hamas, Columbia University protesters the new Black Lives Matter radicals?
The Columbia University student protesters is following the same script that made the Black Lives Matter movement do destructive.
Rantz: Shh! You're not supposed to admit Seattle is getting bathrooms for homeless
Why is Seattle media downplaying bathrooms for the homeless? They want public funding, so they want you thinking you'll use them.
Rantz: Bob Ferguson shut off comments to avoid criticism after Dave Reichert attack ad
After attacking religious views around marriage, Bob Ferguson turned off his social media comments on X to avoid criticism.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
Sullivan: I-405 expansion to widen freeway in Bothell is underway
We've all seen I-405 expanding between Bellevue and Redmond, but construction to widen the freeway north of Bothell is now underway as well.
I-5 repair work to slow spring breakers, baseball fans this weekend
Beginning Friday night, three lanes of I-5 north between Albro Place and the West Seattle Bridge through Monday morning at 5 a.m.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
Buehner: Puget Sound Convergence Zone brings sunshine, showers, rainbows
Spring is here and with it comes the mix of sunny days and days with showers. Spring is also the peak time for the Puget Sound Convergence Zone.
Washington remains in the grips of drought, will stay there
The State of Washington Department of Ecology this week declared a new drought declaration for most of the entire state.
MyNorthwest Politics
Semi Bird wins endorsement for governor from state GOP
Republican candidate for governor Semi Bird has won the endorsement of the GOP state convention on Saturday.
Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announces plan to retire in 2025
Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announced his plan Friday to retire in June 2025. He has held the position since 2016.
Rep. Adam Smith: Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan 'have waited way too long' for U.S. aid
In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a key foreign aid package affecting funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Friday.
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
US House Judiciary Committee chair seeks details from ATF on airport director shooting
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The chair of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Monday asked the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to provide documents and information about its raid at the home last month of the Little Rock airport director who died after a shootout with agents serving a search warrant. Bill […]
Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A state senator and former broadcast meteorologist was arrested on suspicion of burglary early Monday in the northwestern Minnesota city of Detroit Lakes, police said. Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, 49, of Woodbury, was being held in the Becker County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary. Formal charges were still pending Monday afternoon, […]
William Strickland, a longtime civil rights activist, scholar and friend of Malcom X, has died
BOSTON (AP) — William Strickland, a longtime civil rights activist and supporter of the Black Power movement who worked with Malcom X and other prominent leaders in the 1960s, has died. He was 87. Strickland, whose death April 10 was confirmed by a relative, first became active in civil rights as a high schooler in […]
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