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Rantz: Are the pro-Hamas, Columbia University protesters the new Black Lives Matter radicals?
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Seattle Storm unveil new Interbay practice facility, alternative uniforms
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Friday morning fatal crash causes SR 18 closure in both directions
A fatal crash has closed both directions of State Route 18 (SR 18) near Issaquah and Snoqualmie at approximately 4:40 a.m. Friday.
Multiple King County Motel 6's being sued for allegedly allowing sex trafficking
Three Motel 6 locations in King County are being sued for allegedly allowing, facilitating, profiting and concealing sex trafficking on the premises.
King County Public Health monitoring potential measles case
Last week, the WA Dept. of Health informed Public Health that a group of travelers visiting Seattle were exposed to people with measles.
Annual Washington Coast Cleanup looking for volunteers ahead of Earth Day
The Washington Coast Cleanup is held every year on the Saturday before Earth Day. This year it's Saturday, April 22.
Pierce County elementary school teacher arrested in connection to child molestation
According to the sheriff's department, a student at Evergreen Elementary School in Lake Bay made a report to deputies on February 26.
Trader Joe's recall: Salmonella found in basil
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert following an outbreak of Salmonella infections.
SeattleSports.com
Morosi: Why Mariners limiting use of in-game tech is good call
Humans 3, iPads 0? MLB insider Jon Morosi talked about in-game technology and the Seattle Mariners' limiting of iPads in the dugout.
Mariners’ series opener at Rockies postponed — details on makeup
Friday's Seattle Mariners series opener against the Colorado Rockies at Denver's Coors Field has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Seahawks Draft Preview: Even with same GM, new era arrives
For the first time in 14 years, general manager John Schneider will be leaning on a new voice inside the Seattle Seahawks draft room.
Salk: Why Bryce Miller is Mariners’ best story of young season
Mike Salk explains why Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller's scorching start is the best development of the team's early stretch.
Video: Brock Huard’s NFL Draft Profile: Byron Murphy, DT – Texas
Today on Brock and Salk, Brock Huard looked at a potential fit for the Seattle Seahawks in the upcoming NFL Draft. Why does Brock think Texas DT Byron Murphy might be a defensive fit for the Seahawks? What else could he bring to the defense other than DT depth? Watch his breakdown of him here […]
Will Seattle Kraken coach Dave Hakstol make it to their fourth season?
Jon Morosi of NHL Network weighs in on whether the Seattle Kraken could part ways with coach Dave Hakstol before the 2024-25 season.
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: Shh! You're not supposed to admit Seattle is getting bathrooms for homeless
Why is Seattle media downplaying bathrooms for the homeless? They want public funding, so they want you thinking you'll use them.
Rantz: Bob Ferguson shut off comments to avoid criticism after Dave Reichert attack ad
After attacking religious views around marriage, Bob Ferguson turned off his social media comments on X to avoid criticism.
Rantz: Is crime truly declining? Axios editorial is little more than Democrat politicking
A new Axios reports shows crime going down, at least with homicides. But the article is missing crucial context to understanding the issue.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Sullivan: I-405 expansion to widen freeway in Bothell is underway
We've all seen I-405 expanding between Bellevue and Redmond, but construction to widen the freeway north of Bothell is now underway as well.
I-5 repair work to slow spring breakers, baseball fans this weekend
Beginning Friday night, three lanes of I-5 north between Albro Place and the West Seattle Bridge through Monday morning at 5 a.m.
Has your insurance gone up? Rates can take a hike for distracted drivers
April is Distracted Drivers Awareness Month. The President of NW Insurance Council says it has been working on prevention for years.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
Washington remains in the grips of drought, will stay there
The State of Washington Department of Ecology this week declared a new drought declaration for most of the entire state.
Brace yourself for weeks of poor air quality in 2024, Seattle residents
Unfortunately, bad air quality will plague the Seattle area for three weeks this year. And the trend is projected to get worse.
MyNorthwest Politics
'I have my own personal beliefs:' Reichert speaks on same-sex marriage following Ferguson's post
Ferguson posted a video on X of Reichert telling a group of Pierce County Republicans that "marriage is between a man and a woman."
Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
The Senate dismissed impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Republicans pushed to remove him.
Rep. Maycumber threatens legal action against Loren Culp amid social media tirade
On Tuesday, Maycumber's office announced it sent a cease-and-desist letter to Loren Culp after a barrage of social media posts.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
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.
Bumbershoot producers unveil plans for new downtown Seattle arts venue
The brains behind the Bumbershoot Festival will launch a new arts venue in downtown Seattle at the old Bed, Bath, and Beyond.
Swiftie alert: Puyallup to celebrate next era of Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is coming back for another era. Local Swifities are getting ready to celebrate her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department."
MyNorthwest History
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)
Local TV legend "Brakeman Bill" McLain passes away at age 96
Brakeman Bill McLain, longtime beloved kids' TV show host, has passed away, according to a message from his family posted on social media.
National News
Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying strict abortion bans that have been blamed for a recent exodus of health care providers. “We have not been […]
An Alabama prison warden is arrested on drug charges
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — The warden of an Alabama prison was arrested Friday on drug charges, officials with the state prison system confirmed. Chadwick Crabtree, the warden at Limestone Correctional Facility, was charged with the manufacturing of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to […]
South Africa man convicted in deaths of 2 Alaska Native women faces revocation of U.S. citizenship
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Federal prosecutors want to revoke the U.S. citizenship of a South Africa man convicted of killing two Alaska Native women for allegedly lying on his naturalization application for saying he had neither killed nor hurt anyone. Brian Steven Smith, 52, was convicted earlier this year in the deaths of the two […]
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