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One injured in shooting near Everett's Explorer Middle School
A shooting occurred south of Everett's Kasch Park near Explorer Middle School at approximately 11 a.m.
Former Tacoma Police Chief of Staff suing department over alleged racial discrimination
Former Tacoma Police Department Chief of Staff Curtis Hairston is filing a lawsuit after claiming he faced racial discrimination within the agency.
Four SPD officers accuse department of sexual harassment, discrimination
Four women working for the Seattle Police Department (SPD) have accused its leadership of sexual harassment and discrimination.
Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
The FCC on Thursday voted to restore "net neutrality" rules that prevent broadband internet providers from favoring some sites over others.
Burien camping ban saga continues as mayor speaks on resolution
If you live in King County, you probably know there is an ongoing feud between government officials over Burien's public camping ban.
Renton's Fourth of July show to light up the sky without fireworks
The City of Renton is taking a different approach to its annual Fourth of July show at the Renton River Days festival.
SeattleSports.com
Rost: Seahawks’ future still relies heavily on previous draft classes
You know what makes a draft class especially impressive? When its high grade sticks around, which is what the Seattle Seahawks need from previous classes.
Surprise No. 8 pick Michael Penix Jr. wowed Falcons in pre-draft workout
UW Huskies QB and surprise No. 8 pick Michael Penix Jr. impressed the Falcons with the sound of his passes during a pre-draft workout.
Suárez, Marte rally D-backs past Mariners 3-2 in series finale
Former Mariners Eugenio Suárez and Ketel Marte rallied the Diamondbacks past Seattle 3-2 in the series finale, denying the M's a sweep.
Watch: Mariners call-up has memorable first MLB at-bat
After nine seasons in the minors, recent Seattle Mariners call-up Leo Rivas tripled on the third pitch of his major league career.
By the numbers: Mariners pitching in midst of historically great stretch
The Seattle Mariners may have just posted the best 15-game stretch of pitching in franchise history. Here's a look at the numbers.
Seahawks’ 8-player draft class brings wealth of college experience
There was an overwhelming theme that came with each of the eight picks the Seattle Seahawks made in the first draft in the new era with Mike Macdonald as head coach.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Harger: White House Press' 'Nerd Prom' is a bad look
This dinner -- affectionately nicknamed "Nerd Prom" -- is a terrible idea and does a disservice to those of us working in local newsrooms.
Stine: Striving toward kindness amid hostile keyboard warriors
Recently, I have had a major philosophic shift in my personal life that has resulted in me being a happier and more joyful person.
Angela Poe Russell: Some free answers for Seattle Schools' $100,000 question
Seattle Public Schools has lost 4,000 students in the last five years as kids poured into private schools and other alternative programs.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Some anti-Israel extremists privately plotting violence against Seattle cops
Some anti-Israel extremists in Seattle say they are plotting to use violence against cops. How soon are we from Antifa-style activism?
Rantz: UW students postpone antisemitic encampment for having too many white saviors
The planned UW antisemitic encampment was just too white. Progressive extremists have postponed the direct action for the time being.
Rantz: UW Seattle students planning antisemitic encampment to mirror Columbia University
Antisemites at UW are joining Columbia University and other college students in embracing antisemitism. Their encampment goes up Thursday.
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Sound Transit's East Link 2-Line is online
The grand opening of Sound Transit's East Link 2-Line is finally here, set for Saturday, April 26 after 18 years of anticipation.
Multiple I-5 accidents near Federal Way, Kent clog up highway
All lanes heading north on I-5 in Federal Way were blocked off after a semi-truck suffered a rollover collision. The lanes have since reopened.
Sullivan: Bellevue to have cops on Eastside light rail trains
You can expect to see uniformed Bellevue cops riding the light rail trains on the Eastside when service between Bellevue and Redmond begins on Saturday.
MyNorthwest Weather
Southern California has received more rain than Western Washington
In Southern California, Los Angeles recorded 18.8 inches – 5.9 more inches than Western Washington, according to SEA.
Will a 'Heat Dome' be part of the upcoming Seattle summer?
The National Weather Service sees a possible 'Heat Dome' coming to Seattle this summer with high temperatures possible.
Buehner: This week's weather includes meteor showers, a pink moon, near-70 degree days
The Lyrid meteor shower that peaked over the past weekend but will continue Monday night before fading as April ends.
MyNorthwest Politics
Harger: White House Press' 'Nerd Prom' is a bad look
This dinner -- affectionately nicknamed "Nerd Prom" -- is a terrible idea and does a disservice to those of us working in local newsrooms.
Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical that state abortion bans, after their ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, violate federal healthcare law.
Biden signs $95B war aid measure for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan into law as TikTok faces ban
Biden said he was rushing weapons to Ukraine as he signed a $95B war aid measure, including assistance for Israel, Taiwan and other hotspots.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Weekend roundup: Bruceploitation, Flatstock 94 and division-leading Ms
The weekend is upon us, let's see what the Puget Sound region has in store for visitors and residents.
'Bachelorette' films in Seattle with Jenn Tran as first Asian American lead
Did you happen to see Jenn Tran with her potential fiancé at Kerry Park? The show the "Bachelorette" filmed in Seattle this week.
In-N-Out plans to open second Washington location, but has no plans to go north
Restaurant chain In-N-Out Burger said Wednesday it plans to open a second location in the state of Washington and its second in Clark County.
MyNorthwest History
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.
Going deep on forgotten 'Lakes of Washington' books
With trout season opening on Washington’s lowland lakes this Saturday, April 27, the timing was perfect to go fishing around on the history bookshelf to share a prized catch – a forgotten encyclopedia of Washington lakes first published more than 60 years ago. “Lakes of Washington” is a two-volume set of books published by the […]
Echoes of Eastside rail history with Sound Transit preparing to get underway
As Sound Transit inaugurates commuter trains between Bellevue and Redmond, when was the last time passenger rail service was offered on the Eastside?
National News
Oregon authorities to reveal winner of $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot
Oregon authorities on Monday are set to publicly reveal the winner of the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning Powerball ticket was sold in early April at a Plaid Pantry convenience store in Portland, ending a winless streak that had stretched more than three months. The Oregon Lottery said it had to go through a […]
West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, a federal appeals court ruled Monday in a case likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 8-6 in the case involving coverage of […]
Two more people sentenced for carjacking and kidnapping an FBI employee in South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The last two members of a trio who carjacked and kidnapped an FBI employee in South Dakota in 2022 have been sentenced to lengthy prison sentences. Deyvin Morales, 29, was sentenced Friday to 47 years in prison, the Rapid City Journal reported. At the same hearing, 29-year-old Karla Lopez-Gutierrez, was […]
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