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Washington State Patrol searching for missing indigenous woman
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Violent attacks shake Tacoma community: Man survives brutal ax assault
In a harrowing incident late last month, a Pierce County man narrowly escaped death after being randomly attacked with an ax.
Trapped orphaned whale calf is now free
A whale calf that had been trapped in a lagoon off Vancouver Island since last month is now free, according to Fisheries and Oceans Canada,
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.
SeattleSports.com
Why Huard is big fan of Seahawks’ sixth-round OL draft pick
FOX college football analyst Brock Huard explains what stands out about Utah OL Sataoa Laumea, the Seattle Seahawks' sixth-round draft pick.
Drayer: Why Mariners are sending Jonathan Clase back to Triple-A
The Seattle Mariners have optioned Jonatan Clase to Triple-A and recalled Sam Haggerty ahead of Monday's series opener with Atlanta.
Seattle Kraken fire head coach Dave Hakstol after 3 seasons
The Seattle Kraken will have a new head coach next season, as the team announced Monday morning that Dave Hakstol has been relieved of his duties.
Video: Brock Huard and Mike Salk breakdown the Seattle Seahawks 2024 NFL Draft class
Brock Huard and Mike Salk breakdown the Seattle Seahawks 2024 NFL Draft class and what each pick could potentially bring to this franchise going forward. What grade would they give the Seahawks after making these selections? Where should the team go from here? Watch a snippet of their conversation or click the link below to […]
Report: MLB to modify Nike uniforms after complaints by players, fans
MLB plans to modify its Nike uniforms by the start of the 2025 season following complaints this spring from players and fans, according to a report from ESPN.
AP NFL Draft grades: How did Seahawks, NFC West rivals fare?
The AP gives its NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams, including the Seattle Seahawks, who added eight players over the three-day event.
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
Supreme Court will hear case claiming CBD product got trucker fired
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal from a CBD hemp oil maker fighting a lawsuit from a truck driver who says he got fired after using a product falsely advertised as being free from marijuana’s active ingredient. Douglas Horn says he took the product to help with chronic shoulder […]
Funeral services are held for a Chicago police officer fatally shot while heading home from work
CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of mourners lined the streets Monday to say farewell to a Chicago police officer who was shot to death while off-duty and heading home from work. Police officers, firefighters and others gathered along the funeral procession route to St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago to remember 30-year-old officer Luis […]
Duo charged with murder in killings of couple whose remains were found scattered on Long Island
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Two people were charged with murder on Monday in the killings of a couple whose remains were found scattered around Long Island earlier this year. Jeffrey Mackey, 39, and Alexis Nieves, 33, pleaded not guilty to killing Malcolm Brown and Donna Conneely, of Yonkers, at their arraignment in state court in […]
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