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Raleigh’s late HR lifts Mariners over Astros 5-4 for 6th straight series win
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Buehner: Mother’s Day weekend to be region’s first 80-degree weekend
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Rantz Exclusive: UW Professor stalked and harassed at Seattle autonomous ‘Liberated Zone’
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Rooftop party in Seattle ends with a person shot multiple times
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Colleen O’Brien: Supreme Court grapples with Idaho abortion ban
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Recent utility vandalism impacts residents in Kitsap, King counties
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Rising costs: Seattleites may have to pay $41 per month for transportation levy
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled an updated transportation levy proposal that would cost residents $41 per month.
Alleged Port Angeles bank robbery results in officers shooting suspect
Two Port Angeles Police Department officers shot and killed an alleged robbery suspect brandishing a gun outside a bank Friday morning.
From baseball games to assault, safety concerns grow at Rainier Playfields
Hundreds of people gather at the Rainier Playfields to enjoy the sun, however, over the years parents have had to deal with safety issues.
Exclusive: Edmonds investigating its police chief for firing her service weapon
The City of Edmonds has launched an investigation into its police chief after she allegedly discharged her service weapon in her car.
Evasive missing zebra mare recovered in North Bend, is safe
A zebra mare that had been missing and on the loose in the woods since escaping a transport truck Sunday has been caught and she is safe.
2 more burglary suspects accused of targeting Asian, East Indian owners arrested
Two more burglary suspects were arrested in what is believed to be a crime group targeting Asian and East Indian homeowners since 2021.
SeattleSports.com
Drayer: Mariners’ 3B platoon has taken off, and earned more action
The Seattle Mariners' third base combination of Josh Rojas and Luis Urías has been among the best in the AL, and one half was glad to play in the outfield to get them both in the lineup.
Sounders’ Frei, Galaxy’s McCarthy stellar in scoreless draw
John McCarthy finished with five saves for Los Angeles and Stefan Frei stopped three shots for Seattle as the Galaxy and Sounders played to a scoreless draw on Sunday.
Raleigh’s late HR lifts Mariners over Astros 5-4 for 6th straight series win
Cal Raleigh hit a tie-breaking solo homer in the ninth inning as the Seattle Mariners beat Houston 5-4 to take the series.
Mariners Updates: What’s going on with George Kirby’s knee?
Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais shared the latest on the knee issue for starter George Kirby. That plus an update on Bryan Woo.
Ranked: Huard’s top 5 NFL landing spots for UW Huskies
Former UW Huskies quarterback Brock Huard breaks down why these five UW players ended with the best NFL fits.
Rookie camp notes: Hawks OL ‘proud’ of less-traveled road to NFL
Seattle Seahawks OL Mike Jerrell wouldn't change going the D-II route in college. Plus, more from the second day of rookie minicamp.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Spike: Walmart can't take a loss to provide affordable health care options to workers?
Recently, Walmart announced that they start closing down all 51 healthcare and telehealth facilities across multiple states.
Ursula: The outside investigation of SPD can't come soon enough
An outside investigation of SPD is desperately needed to address what many within the department have described as a "good ol' boys" culture.
Ross: We built it, and they had better come
About 17,500 people attended the opening of the Eastside light rail line. It shows a curiosity about getting to Redmond without driving there.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: UW Seattle students create autonomous 'Liberated Zone' with library, medic tent, no free speech rights
UW Seattle students set up an autonomous Liberated Zone for a "Free Palestine." It features a library, but no free speech rights.
Rantz Exclusive: Seattle mayor establishing emphasis area, will jail suspects in Issaquah, at SCORE
Mayor Bruce Harrell is establishing an emphasis area covering a 40 block radius downtown. The plan promises suspects will actually face jail.
Rantz: Governor Inslee speaks gibberish, claims EV school buses quiets kids, make them 'mature'
Governor Jay Inslee is fascinated with EVs. But his desperate push led to some weird comments about EV school buses.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Four-month closure just weeks away for Snohomish River Bridge in Everett
Ninety-seven winters have taken their toll on the Snohomish River Bridge in Everett. It's time to shut it down for some much-needed repairs.
Sullivan: Rest area blues and its dire situation on the I-5 corridor
87% of the buildings at the state's rest areas were rated in critical condition, and it's expected to cost between $375-525 million to renovate them.
It's not science fiction: A drone that removes graffiti has arrived
WSDOT says the idea is a drone used this way "makes quick work of painting over graffiti on tall retaining walls, bridges and overpasses."
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
Buehner: May weather to bring sunshine, boating season
April showers will hang on through the final days of the month before giving way to sunshine on May 1 to kick off boating season.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
Rising costs: Seattleites may have to pay $41 per month for transportation levy
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled an updated transportation levy proposal that would cost residents $41 per month.
Exclusive: Edmonds investigating its police chief for firing her service weapon
The City of Edmonds has launched an investigation into its police chief after she allegedly discharged her service weapon in her car.
Harger: White House Press' 'Nerd Prom' is a bad look
This dinner -- affectionately nicknamed "Nerd Prom" -- is a terrible idea and does a disservice to those of us working in local newsrooms.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Zebra 'sightings': Social media users embrace 'Z' with memes and jokes
The search for "Z" who got loose Sunday and remains missing has captivated so many people. That has translated to zebra memes and jokes.
Evasive missing zebra mare recovered in North Bend, is safe
A zebra mare that had been missing and on the loose in the woods since escaping a transport truck Sunday has been caught and she is safe.
Weekend revelry roundup: Star Wars, Cinco De Mayo, boat races and more!
The weekend is almost here and you know what? You've earned a couple of days off. Enjoy it with light sabers, comic books, races and more!
MyNorthwest History
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.
Vatican decides in favor of Tacoma’s Holy Rosary Church
The Vatican has reportedly found in favor of a community group working to save the Tacoma Holy Rosary Catholic Church from the wrecking ball.
Darth Vader, Ban Roll-On, Sinking Ship and other Seattle building nicknames
They rarely make it onto maps or on the fancy signage out front, but Seattle has its fair share of buildings with well-known nicknames.
National News
Stock market today: Wall Street inches higher with more corporate earnings on the way
Wall Street pointed toward gains early Monday, kicking off a quiet week for economic data but another full slate of corporate earnings reports. Futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were both 0.4% higher before the bell. Meat processor Tyson Foods rose 2.6% in premarket after it easily beat analysts’ profit […]
Heavy rains ease around Houston but flooding remains after hundreds of rescues and evacuations
HOUSTON (AP) — Floodwaters closed some Texas schools on Monday after days of heavy rains pummeled the Houston area and led to hundreds of rescues including people who were standed on rooftops. A 5-year-old boy died after riding in a car that was swept away in fast waters, authorities said. Although forecasters expected storms to […]
Kim Godwin out as ABC News president after 3 years as first Black woman as network news chief
NEW YORK (AP) — Kim Godwin is out after three tumultuous years as ABC News president, a move presaged earlier this year when network parent Walt Disney Co. installed one of its executives, Debra O’Connell, to oversee the news division. Godwin, the first Black woman to lead a network news division, said Sunday she was […]
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