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Federal Way police go above and beyond, save litter of kittens
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Rantz: Surprise! It’s the best week to visit Seattle as homeless encampments will disappear
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British Columbia recriminalizes illegal drug use amid pilot program
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Seattle cop was threatened by fellow officer after he ‘Leroy Jenkins’d’ drug bust
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DOJ sets critical date in potential Boeing criminal case
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Rep. Caldier being investigated, again, after revealing redacted witnesses’ names
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MyNorthwest News
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.
State to spray sinister spongy moths, should you stay inside?
Governor Inslee has declared an emergency over spongy moths, as the insects could seriously threaten our state's environment.
Catholic school teacher loses job because of her alleged sexual orientation
The teacher was informed she will not be allowed to return to St. Luke's Catholic School, claiming it was due to her sexual orientation.
Major drug bust: Shoreline officers get 64 pounds of fentanyl off the streets
In a major drug bust, Shoreline officers were able to get 64.3 pounds of fentanyl and 2537,704 M30 fentanyl pills off the streets.
Sound Transit UW station now open after closing due to protest
Sound Transit tweeted about the UW Station being closed at 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday. The closure was due to a protest.
Woman sexually attacked in Seattle claims police took hours to respond
A woman who called Seattle police after being assaulted in broad daylight said an officer didn't respond to her 911 call until hours later.
SeattleSports.com
What improvements Bump wants to see from Seahawks’ JSN
Former NFL receiver Michael Bumpus details what areas Seattle Seahawks wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba can improve on in Year 2 of his pro career.
How will new XFL-style kickoff rules impact Seahawks?
Michael Bumpus discussed how the NFL's new kickoff rules could have a significant impact on the Seattle Seahawks and other teams this season.
The Mariners who aren’t getting the credit they deserve
Seattle Sports' Bump and Stacy explain why Seattle Mariners hitters Josh Rojas, Cal Raleigh and Dylan Moore deserve more respect.
Mariners place Saucedo on IL, and that’s not the only move
The Seattle Mariners placed reliever Tayler Saucedo on the 15-day IL, as expected, but also made a change impacting the starting rotation.
AL West Check-In: Rangers trade to re-acquire World Series player
The Texas Rangers made a trade to reacquire one of their World Series players on Wednesday, landing switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman from the Chicago White Sox.
Video: Ryan Divish on Cal Raleigh’s captaincy on this Seattle Mariners team
What has C Cal Raleigh done to establish himself as the captain of this Seattle Mariners team? What is it about Cal that “embodies” what it means to the be leader in the clubhouse and on the field? Ryan Divish joined Brock Huard and Mike Lefko to talk about that and just why he is […]
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
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.
KTTH Opinion
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.
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.
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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: 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.
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
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.
Woman sexually attacked in Seattle claims police took hours to respond
A woman who called Seattle police after being assaulted in broad daylight said an officer didn't respond to her 911 call until hours later.
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.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
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."
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.
MyNorthwest History
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.
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.
National News
Former Memphis officer hit with federal charges in on-duty kidnapping, killing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer has been charged with federal civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a man while the officer was on duty, prosecutors said Wednesday. Patric J. Ferguson, 32, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of kidnapping and destroying evidence in the January 2021 […]
New York City's watchdog agency launches probe after complaints about the NYPD's social media use
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York City’s watchdog agency has launched an investigation into allegations that the city’s police department improperly used its official social media accounts to target public officials and private citizens. The city Department of Investigation confirmed the probe in a statement Wednesday, saying it was prompted by recent requests from City […]
Pennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign legislation to criminalize the misuse of a powerful animal tranquilizer called xylazine that is showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths, his office said Wednesday. Xylazine, which is being mixed into fentanyl and other illicit […]
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Ensuring pet safety on the road with Saving Great Animals, Carter Subaru
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