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Major drug bust: Shoreline officers get 64 pounds of fentanyl off the streets
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Lily Gladstone, other stars attend Met Gala as record breaking amount raised
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Sound Transit UW station now open after closing due to protest
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KIRO exclusive: Owner of recovered zebra describes escape, getting kangaroos
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Ex-Starbucks CEO Schultz: Company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle
The former Starbucks CEO says the company's leaders should spend more time in stores as they work to turn around flagging sales.
UW's 'W' sign besmirched with red paint by pro-Palestinian protesters
The University of Washington (UW) sign has been covered in red paint in an apparent act of pro-Palestinian protest.
Local Boeing firefighters hit the picket line for livable wages
Boeing firefighters are on the picket line after contract negotiations broke down Saturday. This issue is money.
Man charged in murder of Renton business owner whose body was found in Mexico
A man has been charged with murder regarding the death of, Renton business owner, Reyna Hernandez who went missing in February.
FAA investigating after Boeing says workers falsified inspection records
The FAA wants to know if Boeing workers properly inspected the area where wings attach to the 787 Dreamliners and if anyone falsified records.
Original Pike Place Starbucks reopens after vandalism
Those visiting Pike Place over the weekend may have been met with disappointment, as the original Starbucks had to close over vandalism.
SeattleSports.com
Brock’s top UW Huskies storylines after spring practice
Former UW Huskies QB Brock Huard looks at transfer portal activity and questions on the offensive line for Washington.
Mariners rally in ninth for 10-6 win over Twins
The Seattle Mariners score four runs in the ninth inning, Cal Raleigh hits a pinch-hit grand slam and Seattle defeats Minnesota 10-6.
Watch: Raleigh clutches up, blasts 1st career grand slam
Cal Raleigh puts the Seattle Mariners in the lead with a pinch-hit grand slam, the first of his major league career.
Here’s where the Kraken are picking in the NHL Draft
The Seattle Kraken were awarded the eighth pick in the upcoming 2024 NHL Draft during Tuesday's draft lottery.
Mariners Injury Updates: Latest on J.P. Crawford, Woo, Canzone
Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais spoke about J.P. Crawford, Dom Canzone and Bryan Woo before Tuesday's game in Minnesota.
Bumpus: Why keeping CB Michael Jackson is important for Seahawks
Ex-NFL WR Michael Bumpus explains why Michael Jackson, who just restructured his contract, is an important piece for the Seattle Seahawks.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Ross: Gov. Kristi Noem's new book includes alleged meetings with dictators, dead dogs
Did South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un as she claims in her new book?
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.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: UW Seattle activists say their First Amendment rights threatened by speaker they don't like
Student activists at the autonomous Liberated Zone apparently want a Charlie Kirk event censored at the University of Washington (UW).
Rantz Exclusive: UW Professor stalked and harassed at Seattle autonomous 'Liberated Zone'
A UW professor was stalked and harassed at the autonomous Liberated Zone. UW Police are not allowed to patrol as normal.
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.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
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.
MyNorthwest Weather
Buehner: Mother's Day weekend to be region's first 80-degree weekend
While last weekend was cool and soggy at times, the region's weather is going to have a big turnaround just in time for Mother’s Day weekend.
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.
MyNorthwest Politics
Smiley to run for Congress: 'I don't recognize our country anymore'
Tiffany Smiley, who is running for Congress, joined "The Jason Rantz Show" on KTTH to discuss getting back into the race.
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.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Russell Wilson, Ciara's $24.9M Bellevue mansion offer still pending
Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara are selling their illustrious Bellevue mansion and -- it has an offer.
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.
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
The Rev. Al Sharpton to give eulogy for Ohio man who died last month while in police custody
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Funeral services will be held Wednesday for an Ohio man who died in police custody last month after he was handcuffed and left facedown on the floor of a social club. The Rev. Al Sharpton was due to give the eulogy for Frank Tyson, a 53-year-old East Canton resident, at the […]
9 of 10 wrongful death suits over deadly Astroworld crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says
Nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld festival, where 10 people were killed in a crowd surge, have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week, attorneys said Wednesday. Jury selection had been set to begin Tuesday in the wrongful-death lawsuit filed the family of […]
Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceled
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police using pepper spray cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University and arrested demonstrators early Wednesday, hours after dozens marched to the home of the school’s president as city officials prepared to appear before Congress on the protest’s handling. District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela […]
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