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Seahawks draft Texas lineman Byron Murphy II in first round
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Rantz: Some anti-Israel extremists privately plotting violence against Seattle cops
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Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
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Burien camping ban saga continues as mayor speaks on resolution
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Renton’s Fourth of July show to light up the sky without fireworks
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Grizzly bears to return to Washington despite opposition
Grizzly bears WILL be returning to the North Cascades, decided the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
SPD releases bodycam footage of April 17 officer-involved shooting
SPD released bodycam video footage of an officer-involved shooting that led to the death of a suspect in Tukwila on April 17.
Mercer Island residents must restrict summer water use after pipe break
Mercer Island residents may need to conserve water this summer because of a major supply line break earlier this month.
Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports, including Bellingham, after loss
Southwest Airlines will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing.
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.
Snohomish County Search and Rescue seeks volunteers amid uptick in missions
Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue typically has 500 volunteers, but as we head into the busy season, it's down 60 people.
SeattleSports.com
Seattle Seahawks didn’t expect they’d be able to draft Byron Murphy II
“To sit here and think that when we started it that we’d be able to acquire him, we’d be lying,” Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider said of No. 16 overall NFL Draft pick Byron Murphy II.
Seahawks Draft Reaction: Top pick Byron Murphy a ‘300-lb ball of muscle’
What do Seattle Sports radio hosts think of the Seattle Seahawks' first-round pick? They share their thoughts on Texas DT Byron Murphy II.
Tacoma native picked No. 14 overall in NFL Draft by New Orleans Saints
Tacoma native Taliese Fuagua becomes the earliest Oregon State product to go in the NFL Draft in over 70 years.
Why did Atlanta Falcons take Penix when they have Kirk Cousins?
UW Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. goes to the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth pick in the NFL Draft. Here's what it means.
Troy Fautanu to Steelers, giving UW Huskies 3 1st-rounders in draft
UW Huskies OL Troy Fautanu was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the No. 20 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Seattle Seahawks draft Texas DL Byron Murphy II in first round
The Seattle Seahawks have taken advantage of a first round in the 2024 NFL Draft that was heavy on offensive players, taking Texas defensive lineman Byron Murphy II at No. 16 overall.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
Markovich: Elected officials need accountability for their 'generosity' with our tax dollars
When King County dug into its pocket and pulled out $2 million to help dozens of asylum seekers and refugees in Tukwila -- I took a pause.
KTTH Opinion
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.
Rantz: Drama! Governor Jay Inslee slams Bob Ferguson's 'brain dead' ferry plan
What does Governor Jay Inslee think about Bob Ferguson's stolen ferry plan? He called it "brain dead." Did he do this on purpose?
Rantz: Seattle-area students to stage hate rally Tuesday as antisemitism on campus surges
Seattle-area students are holding antisemitic events throughout the state. Parents expect rally after rally to espouse antisemitism.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
Sullivan: A guide to Restricted Parking Zones for any confused drivers
Deciphering the language on some parking signs can be difficult, and I am here to answer any questions regarding Restricted Parking Zones.
AAA: Washington is one of the worst states for distracted driving
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and to to shine a light on the subject, AAA Washington has teamed up with Safe Drive Club.
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
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.
Kroger to pay nearly $50M to Washington to combat fentanyl crisis
Kroger is sending Washington $47.5 million to combat the fentanyl epidemic in an agreed-upon pending resolution championed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
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.
Colleen O'Brien: Seattle's new walkability maps
If you've ever vacationed in a city where you are within a 15-minute walk of whatever you may need, then you know how awesome it can feel.
Weekend revelry roundup: Record Day, Tay-Tay laser show, riding the bulls
A big weekend is on the way, and there will be a plethora of events to choose from, from laser shows to bull riding.
MyNorthwest History
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?
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.
National News
As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police
The students at Columbia University who inspired pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country dug in at their encampment for the 10th day Friday as administrators and police at campuses from California to Massachusetts wrestled with how to address protests that have seen scuffles with police and hundreds of arrests. Officials at Columbia and some other schools […]
Trump's lawyers grill ex-tabloid publisher as 1st week of hush money trial testimony nears a close
NEW YORK (AP) — After prosecutors’ lead witness painted a tawdry portrait of “catch-and-kill” tabloid schemes, defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s criminal trial on Friday sought to dig into an account of the former publisher of the National Enquirer and his efforts to protect Trump from negative stories during the 2016 election. David Pecker returned […]
Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted under the state’s obscenity law for providing “harmful” materials to minors, the latest in a wave of bills in Republican-led states targeting library content and decisions. The Alabama House of Representatives voted 72-28 for the bill that now moves to […]
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