THE LATEST
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Seahawks draft Texas lineman Byron Murphy II in first round
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Former Tacoma Police Chief of Staff suing department over alleged racial discrimination
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Weekend roundup: Bruceploitation, Flatstock 94 and division-leading Ms
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Harger: White House Press’ ‘Nerd Prom’ is a bad look
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‘Bachelorette’ films in Seattle with Jenn Tran as first Asian American lead
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Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
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MyNorthwest News
Burien camping ban saga continues as mayor speaks on resolution
If you live in King County, you probably know there is an ongoing feud between government officials over Burien's public camping ban.
Renton's Fourth of July show to light up the sky without fireworks
The City of Renton is taking a different approach to its annual Fourth of July show at the Renton River Days festival.
Grizzly bears to return to Washington despite opposition
Grizzly bears WILL be returning to the North Cascades, decided the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Multiple I-5 accidents near Federal Way, Kent clog up highway
All lanes heading north on I-5 in Federal Way were blocked off after a semi-truck suffered a rollover collision. The lanes have since reopened.
SPD releases bodycam footage of April 17 officer-involved shooting
SPD released bodycam video footage of an officer-involved shooting that led to the death of a suspect in Tukwila on April 17.
Mercer Island residents must restrict summer water use after pipe break
Mercer Island residents may need to conserve water this summer because of a major supply line break earlier this month.
SeattleSports.com
Were Seahawks’ draft day videos trolling with pictures at HQ?
The Seattle Seahawks seemed to lean into the "picture gate" controversy with a pair of video on the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Salk vs Maura: Who won the race? Watch it here
The race between Mike Salk and Maura Dooley of Seattle Sports' Brock and Salk has finally happened. Who won? Watch it here.
Video: The Brock and Salk Race: Mike Salk vs Maura Dooley
What happened when Seattle Sports personalities Mike Salk and Maura Dooley decided to take their trash talk to the track? Did everyone make it out of the race healthy? And the question on everyone’s mind, who won the race? Watch it all unfold here and be sure to subscribe to the Brock and Salk podcast […]
Seattle Seahawks didn’t expect they’d be able to draft Byron Murphy II
“To sit here and think that when we started it that we’d be able to acquire him, we’d be lying,” Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider said of No. 16 overall NFL Draft pick Byron Murphy II.
Seahawks Draft Reaction: Top pick Byron Murphy a ‘300-lb ball of muscle’
What do Seattle Sports radio hosts think of the Seattle Seahawks' first-round pick? They share their thoughts on Texas DT Byron Murphy II.
Tacoma native picked No. 14 overall in NFL Draft by New Orleans Saints
Tacoma native Taliese Fuagua becomes the earliest Oregon State product to go in the NFL Draft in over 70 years.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Stine: Striving toward kindness amid hostile keyboard warriors
Recently, I have had a major philosophic shift in my personal life that has resulted in me being a happier and more joyful person.
Angela Poe Russell: Some free answers for Seattle Schools' $100,000 question
Seattle Public Schools has lost 4,000 students in the last five years as kids poured into private schools and other alternative programs.
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.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: UW students postpone antisemitic encampment for having too many white saviors
The planned UW antisemitic encampment was just too white. Progressive extremists have postponed the direct action for the time being.
Rantz: UW Seattle students planning antisemitic encampment to mirror Columbia University
Antisemites at UW are joining Columbia University and other college students in embracing antisemitism. Their encampment goes up Thursday.
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?
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Multiple I-5 accidents near Federal Way, Kent clog up highway
All lanes heading north on I-5 in Federal Way were blocked off after a semi-truck suffered a rollover collision. The lanes have since reopened.
Sullivan: Bellevue to have cops on Eastside light rail trains
You can expect to see uniformed Bellevue cops riding the light rail trains on the Eastside when service between Bellevue and Redmond begins on Saturday.
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.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical that state abortion bans, after their ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, violate federal healthcare law.
Biden signs $95B war aid measure for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan into law as TikTok faces ban
Biden said he was rushing weapons to Ukraine as he signed a $95B war aid measure, including assistance for Israel, Taiwan and other hotspots.
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.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
In-N-Out plans to open second Washington location, but has no plans to go north
Restaurant chain In-N-Out Burger said Wednesday it plans to open a second location in the state of Washington and its second in Clark County.
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.
MyNorthwest History
Going deep on forgotten 'Lakes of Washington' books
With trout season opening on Washington’s lowland lakes this Saturday, April 27, the timing was perfect to go fishing around on the history bookshelf to share a prized catch – a forgotten encyclopedia of Washington lakes first published more than 60 years ago. “Lakes of Washington” is a two-volume set of books published by the […]
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.
National News
Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettes
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time in recent months, President Joe Biden’s administration has delayed a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a decision that is certain to infuriate anti-smoking advocates but could avoid angering Black voters ahead of November elections. In a statement Friday, Biden’s top health official gave no timeline for issuing […]
Google plans to invest $2 billion to build data center in northeast Indiana, officials say
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Google plans to invest $2 billion to build a data center in northeastern Indiana that will help power its artificial intelligence technology and cloud business, company and state officials said Friday. The data center planned for Fort Wayne was announced in January. But Google disclosed the project’s cost Friday and […]
Ex-Nebraska deputy is indicted in connection with fatal highway shooting
SEWARD, Neb. (AP) — A former Nebraska deputy is jailed after a grand jury indicted him on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of a man in October, a prosecutor said Friday. Lancaster County Attorney Pat Condon announced the indictment of former Seward County Deputy Anthony Gann. Gann is jailed on $100,000 […]
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