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'I'm here as a Jewish person:' UW pro-Palestinian encampment expands to 60 tents
It is the fourth day of the pro-Palestinian encampment at UW. KIRO Newsradio spoke with a Jewish student who part of the protest.
'It was chaotic:' Ballard bodega burns in suspected gas explosion
A beloved café and deli in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood is in shambles after an explosion Thursday morning.
Goats airlifted from Olympic Peninsula to North Cascades are mysteriously dying, per Tulalip Tribes
Mountain goats that were airlifted from the Olympic Peninsula to the North Cascades are mysteriously dying, according to The Tulalip Tribes.
Travel alert: Washington ferry prices have gone up amid wave of riders
Planning a local getaway? Washington ferry rides could cost you more now that prices have gone up. Prices for roundtrips went up nearly $10.
Mercer Island declares local emergency over water supply; bans fireworks
The city manager for Mercer Island has declared a local emergency because of water supply issues, along with banning fireworks.
Two whistleblowers against Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems dead within two months
A auditor-turned-whistleblower for the Boeing supplier Spirit Aerosystems died Tuesday after a two-week fight with an infection.
SeattleSports.com
Why new Seahawks coach Macdonald is excited about defensive front
With the addition of first-round pick Byron Murphy II, the Seattle Seahawks' defensive front offers something new to coach Mike Macdonald.
Mariners drop series opener against Astros 5-3
Jose Altuve's bunt single drove in the go-ahead run as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners and spoil a strong start by George Kirby.
Analyst: Rams would have picked Seahawks’ first-rounder Murphy
Rams color analyst Maurice Jones-Drew says Los Angeles would have taken Seattle Seahawks first-rounder Byron Murphy II with the 19th pick.
Macdonald soaks in first day of Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp
Mike Macdonald spent the day teaching and learning during his first day of rookie minicamp as Seattle Seahawks head coach.
MLB, Nike announce changes to 2025 uniforms
After much backlash from players and fans, MLB and Nike will adjust jerseys next season, including bringing back larger text for nameplates.
Morosi on Kraken: What went wrong, who could be next coach
NHL Network broadcaster Jon Morosi breaks down the problem for the Seattle Kraken this season and looks at possible coaching candidates.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
Ross: We built it, and they had better come
About 17,500 people attended the opening of the Eastside light rail line. It shows a curiosity about getting to Redmond without driving there.
KTTH Opinion
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.
Rantz: Governor Inslee speaks gibberish, claims EV school buses quiets kids, make them 'mature'
Governor Jay Inslee is fascinated with EVs. But his desperate push led to some weird comments about EV school buses.
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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: 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 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!
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.
MyNorthwest History
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.
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 […]
National News
Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute
Boeing has locked out its private force of firefighters who protect its aircraft-manufacturing plants in the Seattle area and brought in replacements after the latest round of negotiations with the firefighters’ union failed to deliver an agreement on wages. The company said Saturday that it locked out about 125 firefighters and a facility about 170 […]
Former security guard convicted of killing unarmed man during an argument at a Memphis gas station
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former security guard has been convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting of an unarmed Black man during a dispute over loud music at a supermarket gas station in Memphis, Tennessee. Gregory Livingston, 57, was found guilty by a jury Friday in the August 2021 fatal shooting of 48-year-old Alvin […]
Texas police officer dies after being injured when a tornado struck his home
CONROE, Texas (AP) — A Texas police officer has died of injuries he suffered when a tornado struck his home, according to the Conroe Police Department. The department announced Friday on social media that Lt. James Waller, a 22-year veteran of the Conroe Police Department, died at a hospital where he was taken after the […]
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