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Drayer: Why Mariners are sending prospect Clase back to Triple-A
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Mayor Harrell announces new SPD agreement with more civilian involvement, higher wages
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It’s not science fiction: A drone that removes graffiti has arrived
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Pop superstar Billie Eilish to stop in Seattle during world tour
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Ross: Does the right to protest outweigh the right to learn?
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4 law officers serving warrant are killed, 4 wounded in shootout at North Carolina home, police say
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MyNorthwest News
Bellevue Police handing out steering wheel locks to curb uptick in stolen cars
Bellevue Police is cracking down on car theft as it gives away more than a thousand steering wheel locks to prevent an uptick in stolen cars.
Washington State Patrol searching for missing Indigenous woman
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is searching for a missing Indigenous woman named Amanda Pakootas.
59-year-old prisoner escapes Monroe jail, law enforcement searching
Staff members believe Monroe prisoner Patrick Clay snuck into an office behind the cleaning crew and stole a staff member's car keys.
Three zebras contained after escaping trailer on I-90 East, one remains missing
Four zebras that were being transported got loose when the driver stopped to secure the trailer near exit 32 on I-90 heading east.
Inslee: 'We're going as fast as humanly possible' getting ferry boats in the water
Governor Jay Inslee is pushing to keep electric ferries in the fold long after his tenure as governor has ended.
Four teens, between 14 and 17 years old, arrested for armed car-jacking
Four teens suspected of car-jacking a black BMW X5 while armed in Bellevue are now in police custody.
SeattleSports.com
Mitch Garver’s walkoff homer lifts Mariners past Braves 2-1
Mitch Garver hit a walkoff two-run homer in the ninth, giving the Seattle Mariners a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves in the series opener.
Salk: With draft done, what we should expect from these Seahawks
We know more about the Seattle Seahawks after the NFL Draft, but what are reasonable expectations for coach Mike Macdonald's first year? Mike Salk breaks it down.
Ahead of facing Seattle Mariners, Jarred Kelenic says he’s learned from past struggles
Jarred Kelenic walked into the visitors’ dugout with a smile on his face, ready to talk about his departure from the Seattle Mariners and how he’s finding comfort with his new situation in Atlanta.
Which late-round Hawks draft pick is most likely to play?
Of the Seattle Seahawks' final five draft picks, who is most likely to play as a rookie? Former NFL receiver Michael Bumpus weighs in.
Video: What grade would you give the Seattle Seahawks 2024 Draft Class? Wyman and Bob give their thoughts
What grade would Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton give the Seattle Seahawks after making their NFL Draft selections? Where should the team go from here? Wyman and Bob discussed that and what picks stood out most to them. Who are they excited to see on this Seahawks roster going forward? Watch a snippet of their […]
What UConn’s Jim Mora says OG Christian Haynes brings to Seahawks
Former Seattle Seahawks coach Jim Mora now leads the program at UConn, so he joined Bump and Stacy to break down Seattle's third-round pick.
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: 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.
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.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
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
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
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
Colleges across US seek to clear protest encampments by force or ultimatum as commencements approach
NEW YORK (AP) — As upcoming commencement ceremonies grew closer Tuesday, universities across the U.S. grappled with how to clear out encampments of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, with some continuing negotiations and others turning to force and ultimatums that have resulted in arrests and clashes with police. Dozens of people were arrested Monday during protests at universities […]
GOP leaders still can't overcome the Kansas governor's veto to enact big tax cuts
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators narrowly failed again Monday to enact a broad package of tax cuts over Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto, making it likely that lawmakers would end their second annual session in a row without major reductions. The state Senate voted 26-14 to override Kelly’s veto of a package of income, […]
A Yellowstone trip that ended with a man being arrested for kicking a bison
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A man who kicked a bison in the leg was then hurt by one of the animals in Yellowstone National Park, according to park officials. Park rangers arrested and jailed him after he was treated for minor injuries. Park rangers got a call about the man allegedly harassing a […]
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