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Boeing engineers allege retaliation over safety concerns
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Seattle Children’s Hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit
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Markovich: Elected officials need accountability for their ‘generosity’ with our tax dollars
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Will a ‘Heat Dome’ be part of the upcoming Seattle summer?
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South King Fire offering free smoke alarm installation for Federal Way residents
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Kroger to pay nearly $50M to Washington to combat fentanyl crisis
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MyNorthwest News
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.
Police make arrest in shooting of Tacoma boxing legend following nationwide manhunt
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the shooting of a Tacoma boxing legend after a nationwide search.
Byrd Barr Place providing A/C units to qualifying low-income families
Byrd Barr Place is offering energy assistance for lower-income households, including gifting available air-conditioning (A/C) units to those in need.
Teen driver arrested after allegedly tearing through crowded Auburn park, hitting woman
An Auburn park was crowded with people last Saturday when an 18-year-old driver jumped the curb and sped through.
Trump tried to 'corrupt' the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets underway
Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about himself from becoming public, a prosecutor said.
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.
SeattleSports.com
Seattle Mariners catcher one of MLB’s ‘most underrated players’
Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh wasn't on one publication's list of top 10 catchers before the MLB season. He's proving he should've been included.
Video: Seattle Seahawks are ‘sleepers’ to draft quarterback in 1st round of NFL Draft
During Tuesday’s edition of Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik thinks the Seattle Seahawks are serious contenders to draft a quarterback in the first round of the NFL Draft. Listen to The Brock & Salk Show weekdays from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. on Seattle Sports 710 AM […]
Former NFL GM: Hawks are ‘sleepers’ to draft QB
Former NFL general manager Mark Dominik explains why the Seattle Seahawks could take a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft.
Is Hawks’ Schneider or Macdonald under more pressure in 2024?
Stacy Rost and Michael Bumpus weigh in on whether Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald or GM John Schneider is under more pressure.
NFC West Check-In: Rams could finally end 7-year 1st-round draft drought
The Los Angeles Rams have been annual Thursday nonparticipants in the NFL Draft for several very good reasons under coach Sean McVay.
Defense of Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez in CF is ‘off the charts’
"I did not think Julio Rodríguez was going to be in the conversation for being the best defensive center fielder in baseball," ESPN's Jeff Passan said.
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: 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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
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.
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.
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
Douglas DC-4 plane crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska; not clear how many people on board
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A Douglas DC-4 airplane crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks on Tuesday, Alaska State Troopers said. It was not immediately known how many people were on board. The website www.airlines.net said standard passenger seating for a DC-4 was 44 during its heyday, but most have been converted to freighters. Troopers […]
College students, inmates and a nun: A unique book club meets at one of the nation’s largest jails
CHICAGO (AP) — For college senior Nana Ampofo, an unconventional book club inside one of the nation’s largest jails has transformed her career ambitions. Each week, the 22-year-old drives a van of her DePaul University peers to Cook County Jail to discuss books with inmates and recently, the well-known activist Sister Helen Prejean. Ampofo comes […]
Someone fishing with a magnet dredged up new evidence in Georgia couple's killing, officials say
McRAE-HELENA, Ga. (AP) — Someone using a magnet to fish for metal objects in a Georgia creek pulled up a rifle as well as some lost belongings of a couple found slain in the same area more than nine years ago. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says driver’s licenses, credit cards and other items dragged […]
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Ensuring pet safety on the road with Saving Great Animals, Carter Subaru
Saving Great Animals, along with Carter Subaru, outlined valuable tips to ensure four-legged family members are secure during car rides.
Discover MoPOP's new exhibit: 'Massive: The Power of Pop Culture'
The Museum of Pop Culture invites you to experience pop culture like never before with its new exhibition "Massive: The Power of Pop Culture."
Salk: A local credit union inspiring its community
In the heart of Kitsap County, a financial institution is making waves not just as a banking entity but as a beacon of community support.