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What report of USC and UCLA leaving Pac-12 means for UW and WSU
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LGBTQ+ book previously pulled from Kent middle school library will return to shelves
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Mysterious 2021 death of Renton family ruled starvation by fasting
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SCOTUS limits EPA’s ability to regulate emissions in ‘stunning reversal of environmental laws’
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Seattle ranked among the worst managed cities, new study finds
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MyNorthwest Staff
With slower response times from SPD, city council raises concerns over 'customer service issues'
The Seattle 911 Center handles approximately 900,000 calls per year, and the call center's staffing is 26% below what it’s budgeted for in 2022.
MyNorthwest Staff
Martin Luther King Way shut down as police investigate oil drum with Thin Blue Line flag
Seattle Police Department is currently investigating a mysterious blue barrel with a Thin Blue Line flag in Columbia City.
MyNorthwest Staff
MyNorthwest's daily crime report: Tacoma drive-by, stolen fire department equipment
A drive-by in Tacoma, a woman shot her neighbor outside their apartment and stolen saws from Shoreline Firefighters.
Graham Johnson
COVID-19 cases declining slightly in Washington
COVID-19 cases in Washington are declining slightly, but health officials urge people to use caution over the Fourth of July weekend.
Associated Press
Jackson sworn in, becomes 1st Black woman on Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in to the Supreme Court, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court. The 51-year-old Jackson is the court’s 116th justice and she took the place Thursday of the justice she once worked for. Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement took effect […]
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Schools’ new bus provider scrambles to hire ahead of upcoming school year
SPS will contract with two yellow bus companies for the 2022-23 school year. The new provider, Zum, has a matter of months to hire to fulfill its contract.Seattle Sports
The Associated Press
Julio Rodríguez homers again, Mariners beat Athletics 8-6
Julio Rodríguez homered for the second day in a row, Cal Raleigh had a two-run triple and the Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6.
Brandon Gustafson
Mariners Lineup: J.P. Crawford’s suspension reduced to 4 games, starts Thursday
The Mariners will be without J.P. Crawford for four games rather than five as his suspension, which starts Thursday, has been reduced.
Brandon Gustafson
Dipoto: Mariners didn’t consider promoting Kelenic, unclear when France will return
Jerry Dipoto explained why the Mariners didn't recall Jarred Kelenic and gave his thoughts on Ty France's injury and a recent trade.
Brandon Gustafson
What report of USC and UCLA leaving Pac-12 means for UW and WSU
With reports of shakeup to the Pac-12 conference, Michael Bumpus explains what that means for UW and WSU going forward.
Shannon Drayer
Mariners OF Marcus Wilson describes MLB debut, 1st plate appearance
It was a long time coming for Mariners OF Marcus Wilson as he finally made his MLB debut on Wednesday. Shannon Drayer has the details.
Brandon Gustafson
What is a successful 2022 season for Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny?
What constitutes a successful season for Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny after finishing so strong in 2021? Michael Bumpus breaks it down.Jason Rantz
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle Public Schools budget focuses goals exclusively on black students, leaving others behind
SPS intentionally separates students by race, adopting "targeted universalism," which argues that if you treat everyone equally, it might deepen inequality.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Democrat councilmember argues against school safety, mental health focus
In a pithy and poorly argued editorial in the Tacoma News Tribune, Hitchen rejects basic school safety measures -- many she's afforded as councilmember.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Gov Inslee and WA Democrats aren't pro-choice. They're pro-abortion
Inslee and his colleagues are not pro-choice. They're actually pro-abortion. There's a big difference between the two.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Violating policy, SeaTac Airport censored pro-life, conservative customers
The social media manager for SeaTac Airport censored pro-life, political messages it disagreed with by hiding them from its thread.
KTTH staff
State Sen. Muzzall on bipartisan support of insurance commissioner to resign
State Senator Ron Muzzall-R of Oak Harbor, came on the Jason Rantz show to discuss the scandal and why he thinks both Republicans and Democrats are uniting against Kreidler.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Cops rip bigoted Seattle Pride leaders as they ban uniformed officers from LGBT march
Initially, Seattle Pride explained that "all city departments – including SPD – are able to participate as contingents in the parade" this year.Dave Ross
Dave Ross
Ross: Overturning Roe was just the beginning for conservative lawmakers
Former State Attorney General Rob McKenna explains personhood laws, which give a fetus full human rights, and which could require blood tests to establish paternity within weeks of conception.
Dave Ross
Ross: Jan. 6 committee hearing reveals alleged presidential attack of Secret Service agent
The alleged wheel-grab was the most dramatic part of Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony during yesterday’s snap session of the January 6th Committee.
Dave Ross
Ross: SCOTUS 'rules' that the 'war' on religion is over. What's next for the faith community?
There will soon be millions more poor children to take care of. School violence, drug abuse, crime, suicide, abortion – these problems are all begging for better solutions.
Dave Ross
Ross: Every unplanned pregnancy involves a man who refused a vasectomy
25 states will now have the power to require that pregnant women – who choose to live in those states – must give birth.
Dave Ross
Ross: Jan. 6 committee hearings reveal just how far Trump leaned on the Justice Department
Donald Trump wanted to send a letter to state officials saying that the Justice Department has identified significant concerns about the outcome of the election in several states, including Georgia.
Dave Ross
Ross: Let's worry about the Google AI's ethics and discretion, not its soul
Google wants a truly conversational search engine, with immediate real-time access to the sum total of online information.Dori Monson
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Will KC health director appointee push for mask mandate return after St. Louis finger-flip fray?
Local eyes will be on Khan, who comes from Missouri where he was acting director of the St. Louis County Department of Public Health since February 2021.
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Local crimes spike due to more repeat offenders
In the past three days, there have been 14 shootings in Tacoma alone. In King County: 29 shootings in the first 28 days of this month.
Dori Monson
Dori: 'Just want to coach again' says Bremerton coach after Supreme Court victory
What started as a prayer of thanks on a Kitsap County football field has now ended as a prayer of thanks in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, for former Bremerton High School assistant football coach Joseph Kennedy.
Dori Monson
Tiffany Smiley pushes for debate with Patty Murray in U.S. Senate Race
After 14 months of vying to overtake the U.S. Senate seat held by Democratic incumbent Patty Murray, who has held the seat for nearly three decades, candidate Tiffany Smiley said she continues to pose the same question to Washington state voters on the campaign trail.
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Google engineer explains how AI chatbot shows sentient side, might have a soul
Cognitive and computer science expert Blake Lemoine boldly told his employer that the machine showed a sentient side and might have a soul.
Dori Monson
Dori: Parkland dad protecting preschool daughter during attempted carjacking gets shot in mouth
Adrenalin, parental instincts and lessons learned from his dad kicked into overdrive at the start of Matthew Phillips’s Father’s Day weekend when an attempted carjacker pulled a rifle on him and his 3-year-old daughter in Pierce County.Gee & Ursula
MyNorthwest Staff
Gee and Ursula: 3 things you need to know on Thursday, June 30
KIRO Newsradio’s Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin bring you their top stories on the day on June 30
MyNorthwest Staff
Gee and Ursula's top stories: GOP to eliminate filibuster, Bremerton coach, Mariners-Angels scuffle
Ursula and guest-host Jack Stine discuss the potential elimination of the filibuster, what the future for Bremerton Coach Joseph Kennedy looks like, and how the biggest brawl in baseball this year turned into a surprise pizza party.
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Gee and Ursula's top stories: Bremerton coach, Inslee protecting WA, Pride's seismic return
Ursula and Jack Stine tackle the Bremerton Coach decision, Inslee's promise to make Washington a sanctuary state, and Pride's big return to Seattle.
MyNorthwest Staff
'Republican Party is in danger,' says Medved in response to Jan. 6 hearings
"I think it's going to be harder and harder for people to defend what happened on January 6," Medved said.
Frank Sumrall
Racial disparities in King County Sheriff's use of force, more data needed says Sheriff
"Black people are 350% more likely to be arrested by the King County Sheriff's Office on a per capita basis," said Gee Scott.
Frank Sumrall
Richard Sherman joins Amazon TNF team as the streaming service prepares for its NFL debut
Sherman will join Tony Gonzalez as the two analysts for the Thursday night pregame, halftime, and postgame broadcasts.Podcasts
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Seattle Traffic
Chris Sullivan
Rest areas: what's working, what's not? WSDOT looks for the public's input
As you drive around the state during 4th of July weekend, make a note at what you see at rest areas. The Washington Department of Transportation is doing a complete review of them, and it needs your feedback.
Chris Sullivan
Washington state licensing fees, some tolls to increase Friday
The start of July usually means the start of summer in Washington, but it also means the annual increase of fees approved by the Legislature and the increase of some tolls.
Chris Sullivan
Upcoming holiday weekends can't escape Revive I-5 construction
WSDOT plans on Revive I-5 construction for most upcoming summer weekends, including Pride and the 4th of July.
Chris Sullivan
Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll going down, but who should get the savings?
Taxes, fees, and tolls usually never go down once applied, but drivers in Tacoma are about to see a drop in their toll rate on the Narrows Bridge.
Chris Sullivan
WA State Patrol powerless to clear rest areas of illegal camping
The state's rest areas have become the latest battlefront over homeless encampments, and a recent State Supreme Court ruling has left the police no way to enforce the illegal camping laws.
Chris Sullivan
Major milestones ahead for Puget Sound region construction projects
The Main Street Bridge has closed in Bellevue, and now it's time to take it down.Northwest History
Feliks Banel
'Kirkland Native History Document' spurs debate about Eastside Indigenous history
When the City of Kirkland published a document last week about the Native American history of that part of King County, one local historian wasn’t very happy.
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Searching for Washington’s lost Airway Beacons
If you know where to look a hike in the Cascades goes right past the remnants of a once sprawling nationwide network of transportation infrastructure.
Feliks Banel
Parkland School advocates score two victories in preservation campaign
Neighbors of Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) in Parkland on Tuesday night, June 21 chalked up two victories in their continuing battle to save the old 1908 Parkland School - which PLU owns and wants to demolish.
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: This airstrip is half in Washington, half in Canada
The next time you’re approaching the international border, imagine for a moment you were bouncing along a gravel runway across the 49th parallel at the controls of your Cessna.
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Gold Mines, Old Forts and other Northwest history mapped by Oregon man
An Oregon service station owner loved old maps so much, he launched a family business that’s still going strong more than 50 years later.