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Photo: The seal of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seen before an FCC meeting to vot...

David Hamilton, The Associated Press

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.

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James Lynch

Burien camping ban saga continues as mayor speaks on resolution

If you live in King County, you probably know there is an ongoing feud between government officials over Burien's public camping ban.

Photo: Brienne the dragon rolls down the Renton River Days parade in July 2019....

Julia Dallas

Renton's Fourth of July show to light up the sky without fireworks

The City of Renton is taking a different approach to its annual Fourth of July show at the Renton River Days festival.

Photo: This July 6, 2011 photo shows a grizzly bear roaming near Beaver Lake in Yellowstone Nationa...

Heather Bosch

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.

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Frank Sumrall

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.

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Frank Sumrall

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.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: Newest Seattle Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II on what it was like to get drafted at #16 in NFL Draft

What did the newest Seattle Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II have to say about what it was like to get drafted at pick #16 in NFL Draft? What does he think he can bring to this Seahawks Defense? He joined Brock Huard and Mike Salk the morning after joining the NFL to talk about what […]

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Brent Stecker

Were Seahawks’ draft day videos trolling with pictures at HQ?

The Seattle Seahawks seemed to lean into the "picture gate" controversy with a pair of video on the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Brent Stecker

Salk vs Maura: Who won the race? Watch it here

The race between Mike Salk and Maura Dooley of Seattle Sports' Brock and Salk has finally happened. Who won? Watch it here.

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Seattle Sports Video

Video: The Brock and Salk Race: Mike Salk vs Maura Dooley

What happened when Seattle Sports personalities Mike Salk and Maura Dooley decided to take their trash talk to the track? Did everyone make it out of the race healthy? And the question on everyone’s mind, who won the race? Watch it all unfold here and be sure to subscribe to the Brock and Salk podcast […]

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The Associated Press

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.

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Cameron Van Til

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.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

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Jack Stine

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.

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Angela Poe Russell

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.

Photo: This photo, seen in December 2023, shows a series of tents lined the parking lot of Riverton...

Matt Markovich

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

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Jason Rantz

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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Jason Rantz

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.

Image: Governor Jay Inslee calls Bob Ferguson's ferry plan "brain dead" at Earth Day press conferen...

Jason Rantz

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?

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MyNorthwest Traffic

I-5 accidents federal way...

Frank Sumrall

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.

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Chris Sullivan

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.

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Chris Sullivan

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.

MyNorthwest Weather

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Ted Buehner

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.

Image: Patrons enjoy Lake Ballinger Park in Mountlake Terrace close to sunset on Sunday, April 14, ...

Ted Buehner

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.

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Ted Buehner

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

Photo: Anti-abortion activists rally outside the Supreme Court on April 24....

Associated Press

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.

Photo: President Joe Biden speaks before signing a $95 billion Ukraine aid package....

Associated Press

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.

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Frank Sumrall

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

Image: In-N-Out Burger announced on its Instagram and Facebook pages April 9, 2024 that it was "wor...

Steve Coogan

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.

Seattle pedestrians...

Colleen O'Brien

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.

Taylor Swift's new album will be used as the soundtrack for a laser show at the Pacific Science Cen...

Paul Holden

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

Lakes of Washington is a nearly forgotten two-volume set of books first published by the State of W...

Feliks Banel

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 […]

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Feliks Banel

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?

"Street Trees of Seattle" author Taha Ebrahimi (RIGHT) bumped into Alec Duxbury, her high school En...

Feliks Banel

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

Associated Press

Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettes

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time in recent months, President Joe Biden’s administration has delayed a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a decision that is certain to infuriate anti-smoking advocates but could avoid angering Black voters ahead of November elections. In a statement Friday, Biden’s top health official gave no timeline for issuing […]

Associated Press

Google plans to invest $2 billion to build data center in northeast Indiana, officials say

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Google plans to invest $2 billion to build a data center in northeastern Indiana that will help power its artificial intelligence technology and cloud business, company and state officials said Friday. The data center planned for Fort Wayne was announced in January. But Google disclosed the project’s cost Friday and […]

Associated Press

Ex-Nebraska deputy is indicted in connection with fatal highway shooting

SEWARD, Neb. (AP) — A former Nebraska deputy is jailed after a grand jury indicted him on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of a man in October, a prosecutor said Friday. Lancaster County Attorney Pat Condon announced the indictment of former Seward County Deputy Anthony Gann. Gann is jailed on $100,000 […]

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In the heart of Kitsap County, a financial institution is making waves not just as a banking entity but as a beacon of community support.