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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.

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Frank Sumrall

KIRO host John Curley receiving 2024 Humanitarian of the Year Award

John Curley, co-host of "The John and Jake Show," was named the 2024 recipient of the Sharon L. Harrison Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Service.

Image: Seattle police are looking for this stolen cello....

Julia Dallas

Rare 1890 Enrico Marchetti cello worth about $250,000 stolen in Seattle

Seattle police are searching for any information linked to a stolen rare cello. The instrument was last seen on May 4.

SeattleSports.com

Seattle Seahawks Olu Oluwatimi center Cardinals 2023...

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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The Associated Press

A’s pull away late, hand Mariners 8-1 loss

JJ Bleday hits a two-run home run and Joey Estes delivers a strong start as the Oakland A's beat the Seattle Mariners 8-1.

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Zac Hereth

Mariners notebook: Miller has flipped the script on lefties

Seattle Mariners starter Bryce Miller is excelling against left-handed hitters early this season with the help of his new splitter.

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The Associated Press

Mariners’ Woo expected to make next start after early exit

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said starter Bryan Woo is expected to make his next start after an early exit form his season debut.

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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.

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The Associated Press

Moore’s career-high 5 RBIs power Mariners past A’s 8-1

Dylan Moore homers and has five RBI, Bryan Woo exits early in his season debut and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1.

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

Tacoma theft...

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.

Visit Seattle...

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.

Photo: The UW Liberated Zone....

Jason Rantz

Rantz exclusive: UW professor assaulted at autonomous Liberated Zone as admin keeps cops away

A professor was assaulted at the University of Washington (UW) Liberated Zone. Administration, however, refuses to act.

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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

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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.

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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.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

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.

Photo: Zendaya attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at Th...

Julia Dallas

Lily Gladstone, other stars attend Met Gala as record breaking amount raised

Woodland nymphs, floral fairies and pompous princes walked the Met Gala carpet. The theme was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."

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

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 […]

Associated Press

Louisiana jury convicts 1 ex-officer and acquits another in 2022 shooting death

GRETNA, La. (AP) — A Louisiana jury has convicted one former law enforcement officer and acquitted another in the 2022 shooting death of a man who was sitting in an SUV outside a house reputed for illegal drug activity. Issac Hughes, who was convicted Friday, and Johnathan Louis, who was acquitted, were Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s […]

Associated Press

Hotel union workers end strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas with contract talks set for Tuesday

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s largest labor union concluded a 48-hour strike Sunday meant to pressure Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to agree to a five-year contract on wages and benefits. More than 700 workers with Culinary Union Local 226 walked off the job at the 1,500-room hotel-casino near the Las Vegas Strip Friday morning and […]

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