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Family of Microsoft executive Brad Smith joins Mariners ownership
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Lawyer: Women suing SPD for sexual harassment are face of recruitment efforts
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Activists’ May Day rallies confront turbulent times, call for greater labor rights
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Exclusive: New image of missing zebra eluding capture from authorities days later
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Pro-Palestinian UW encampment doubles by second day
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Butler: It’s time for food delivery apps to ‘PayUp’ in Seattle, beyond
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Vatican decides in favor of Tacoma’s Holy Rosary Church
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Washington walnuts recalled as 7 hospitalized from E. coli
Organic walnuts are being recalled after 12 people were infected with E. coli and two have developed a serious kidney disease.
The Letter Season 2: Jail visits are a tough place to try and get to know someone
After his parents learned Michael Moore would face the death penalty for killing two men, they hired a well-known Utah defense attorney.
'It's scary:' Criminals use vehicles to smash into Seattle garages to steal valuables, neighbors say
Seattle families are seeing a new twist in the smash-and-grab epidemic, where criminals ram their vehicles into garages to get inside.
REI loses $311M in 2023, second year in a row it failed to turn a profit
Following a tumultuous year that included layoffs and operations restructuring, REI announced it lost $311 million in 2023.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced for allowing money laundering
Changpeng Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison for allowing money laundering on the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Judge raises threat of jail as he holds Trump in contempt, fines him at trial
Former President Donald Trump was held in contempt of court at his trial Tuesday and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order.
SeattleSports.com
Video: Aaron Goldsmith on historic Seattle Mariners pitching
What does voice of the Seattle Mariners Aaron Goldsmith think about the historic M’s pitching? Can they maintain this level of dominace throughout the rest of the season? He joined Brock Huard and Mike Salk to talk about that and what it’s been like to watch it happen from his perspective. Does this staff have […]
Family of Microsoft executive Brad Smith joins Mariners ownership
Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith and wife Kathy Surace-Smith have purchased a stake in the Seattle Mariners, becoming just the third additions to the team’s ownership group since 1992.
Mariners Breakdown: Pitching Ninja on ‘absolute legendary stretch’
The Seattle Mariners have had 18 straight games where their starting pitcher has allowed two earned runs or less. The Pitching Ninja breaks down why the staff is so special.
Are Seahawks going to reunite with polarizing Jamal Adams?
Former Seattle Seahawks receiver Michael Bumpus says the team should consider re-signing Jamal Adams to bolster the linebacker corps.
Castillo, Polanco lead Seattle Mariners past Atlanta Braves 3-2
Luis Castillo throws seven shutout innings, Jorge Polanco hits a two-run home run and the Seattle Mariners win their fifth straight series.
Ruidíaz scores twice, Sounders beat Philadelphia Union 3-2
Obed Vargas scores his first career MLS goal as the Seattle Sounders best the Philadelphia Union for their second win of the season.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'At my house, we're blowing stuff up:' KIRO reacts to Renton drone show
Renton is taking a different approach to its Fourth of July show. Instead of fireworks lighting up the sky — drones will take their place.
It's not science fiction: A drone that removes graffiti has arrived
WSDOT says the idea is a drone used this way "makes quick work of painting over graffiti on tall retaining walls, bridges and overpasses."
Ross: Does the right to protest outweigh the right to learn?
When does a protest cross the line? I can answer that. When it devolves into violence, obviously it crosses a line.
KTTH Opinion
Rantz: Watch an unhinged student yell 'shame' at pro-Israel man at UW encampment
At the antisemitic UW encampment, an unhinged student is seen yelling "shame!" at a student with an Israeli flag.
Rantz: Seattle employee pulls knife on violent homeless man, cops weren't dispatched
Seattle police were not dispatched to a shop a homeless man allegedly threatened staff. The owner wonders if this is the end of downtown.
Rantz: Diverse group of Seattle college students unite to hate Jews at 'UW Palestine encampment'
At long last, the UW Palestine Encampment is becoming a reality so white and Arab students can come together to hate Jews.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
It's not science fiction: A drone that removes graffiti has arrived
WSDOT says the idea is a drone used this way "makes quick work of painting over graffiti on tall retaining walls, bridges and overpasses."
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.
MyNorthwest Weather
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.
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.
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
Musical in Everett marks a homecoming for star Michael Sharon
The Village Theatre production of "The Fantasticks" is playing in Everett and for Pacific Northwest native Michael Sharon it's a homecoming.
Pop superstar Billie Eilish to stop in Seattle during world tour
Pop sensation Billie Eilish is stopping in Seattle during her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" world tour and will perform two shows.
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.
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
Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Below is the statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday after its latest policy meeting ended: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Job gains have remained strong, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation has eased over the past year but remains elevated. In […]
Biden to travel to North Carolina to meet with families of officers killed in deadly shooting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden is expected to travel to North Carolina on Thursday to meet with the family members of four officers killed earlier this week in the deadliest attack on U.S. law enforcement since 2016. The president is scheduled to visit Wilmington across the state that day and is planning to […]
Bounce house swept up by wind kills one child and injures another
One child was killed and another injured when a bounce house was swept up by wind in Casa Grande, Arizona, in what local authorities called “a tragic accident.” Saturday’s fatality occurred after a strong gust sent the inflatable toy house “airborne into the neighboring lot” with several children playing inside, according to a statement from […]
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Discover MoPOP's new exhibit: 'Massive: The Power of Pop Culture'
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Salk: A local credit union inspiring its community
In the heart of Kitsap County, a financial institution is making waves not just as a banking entity but as a beacon of community support.