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KIRO exclusive: Owner of recovered zebra describes escape, getting kangaroos
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Ex-Starbucks CEO Schultz: Company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle
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Sullivan: Has tagging met its match with WSDOT’s ‘graffiti-battling’ drone?
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Local Boeing firefighters hit the picket line for livable wages
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Man charged in murder of Renton business owner whose body was found in Mexico
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FAA investigating after Boeing says workers falsified inspection records
TOP STORIES
UW's 'W' sign besmirched with red paint by pro-Palestinian protesters
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MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Russell Wilson, Ciara's $24.9M Bellevue mansion offer still pending
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MyNorthwest News
Original Pike Place Starbucks reopens after vandalism
Those visiting Pike Place over the weekend may have been met with disappointment, as the original Starbucks had to close over vandalism.
Seattle officer heard laughing at pedestrian's death to speak at upcoming traffic safety conference
Daniel Auderer, a Seattle officer caught laughing about the death of a pedestrian, will speak at a national traffic safety conference this August.
Suspect in 2021 Des Moines triple murder convicted of eight felony charges
A jury has convicted a 49-year-old man on eight felony charges for the triple murder outside a sports bar in Des Moines in 2021.
Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but presses with Rafah attacks
The Hamas militant group says it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal to halt the seven-month war with Israel.
Burien cops considering leaving department if police chief is forced out by city
Burien police officers are considering leaving their posts if the city fires its police chief.
Downed powerlines cause street closure on Aurora Ave North
Fire and police crews are responding to reports of an electrical transformer fire with wires down in the 14200 block of Aurora Ave North.
SeattleSports.com
Bumpus: Why keeping CB Michael Jackson is important for Seahawks
Ex-NFL WR Michael Bumpus explains why Michael Jackson, who just restructured his contract, is an important piece for the Seattle Seahawks.
Smoltz: What Mariners’ pitching staff can take from Braves’ ‘Big Three’
Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz shared his thoughts on the Seattle Mariners' rotation and what it's like being part of such an elite staff.
Video: The Seattle Mariners “way too early” Pete Alonso trade proposal
A former MLB GM proposed a Seattle Mariners trade for New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso. What did Mike Lefko and Brock Huard think about the proposal? Is now the time to make a play and trade for a player like Alonso? Brock and Lefko explains their reactions to the idea and what it might […]
What Huard would rather Mariners do before a Pete Alonso trade
A former MLB GM proposed a Seattle Mariners trade for New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso. Brock Huard explains his reaction to the idea.
How Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald just sent a message to the team
Seattle Sports' Bump and Stacy dive into the message new Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is working to instill.
Video: What stood out from Seahawks rookie minicamp to Wyman
Former NFL linebacker and current Seattle Sports host Dave Wyman was at Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp on Saturday. He shares what he saw.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
Ursula: The outside investigation of SPD can't come soon enough
An outside investigation of SPD is desperately needed to address what many within the department have described as a "good ol' boys" culture.
KTTH Opinion
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.
Rantz: UW Seattle students create autonomous 'Liberated Zone' with library, medic tent, no free speech rights
UW Seattle students set up an autonomous Liberated Zone for a "Free Palestine." It features a library, but no free speech rights.
Rantz Exclusive: Seattle mayor establishing emphasis area, will jail suspects in Issaquah, at SCORE
Mayor Bruce Harrell is establishing an emphasis area covering a 40 block radius downtown. The plan promises suspects will actually face jail.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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.
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."
MyNorthwest Weather
Buehner: Mother's Day weekend to be region's first 80-degree weekend
While last weekend was cool and soggy at times, the region's weather is going to have a big turnaround just in time for Mother’s Day weekend.
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
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.
Rising costs: Seattleites may have to pay $41 per month for transportation levy
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled an updated transportation levy proposal that would cost residents $41 per month.
Exclusive: Edmonds investigating its police chief for firing her service weapon
The City of Edmonds has launched an investigation into its police chief after she allegedly discharged her service weapon in her car.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
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.
Evasive missing zebra mare recovered in North Bend, is safe
A zebra mare that had been missing and on the loose in the woods since escaping a transport truck Sunday has been caught and she is safe.
Weekend revelry roundup: Star Wars, Cinco De Mayo, boat races and more!
The weekend is almost here and you know what? You've earned a couple of days off. Enjoy it with light sabers, comic books, races and more!
MyNorthwest History
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.
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.
National News
3 arrested in NYC after driver strikes pro-Palestinian protester following demonstration
NEW YORK (AP) — Three people have been arrested after a driver hit a pro-Palestinian protester on a Manhattan street Tuesday, police said. New York Police Detective Melissa Delacruz said the incident happened around 8:45 a.m. near the intersection of 72nd Street and Park Avenue on the Upper East Side. About 25 protesters had been […]
Semi-automatic gun ban nixed in Colorado’s Democratic-controlled statehouse after historic progress
DENVER (AP) — A sweeping bill to ban the sale and transfer of semi-automatic firearms was nixed in Colorado’s Democratic-controlled Legislature on Tuesday as lawmakers pressed forward with a slew of other gun control bills on the 25th anniversary year of the Columbine High School massacre. The western state has a deep history with firearms […]
Judges say they'll draw new Louisiana election map if lawmakers don't by June 3
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal judges who recently threw out a congressional election map giving Louisiana a second mostly Black district said Tuesday the state Legislature must pass a new map by June 3 or face having the panel impose one on the state. The order from a panel of two federal district judges and […]
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Seattle Storm celebrates 25 years with 3's for Treehouse
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Ensuring pet safety on the road with Saving Great Animals, Carter Subaru
Saving Great Animals, along with Carter Subaru, outlined valuable tips to ensure four-legged family members are secure during car rides.
Discover MoPOP's new exhibit: 'Massive: The Power of Pop Culture'
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