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Rantz: Watch an unhinged student yell ‘shame’ at pro-Israel man at UW encampment
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Hundreds of asylum-seeking refugees create encampment in Central District park
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Boeing firefighters picket with strike fast approaching
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Video: One zebra remains missing, three contained after escaping trailer
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Mayor Harrell announces new SPD agreement with more civilian involvement, higher wages
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WSP investigating 17 road rage shootings after Federal Way incident
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MyNorthwest News
Pro-Palestinian encampment on UW campus continues to grow
A pro-Palestinian tent encampment is growing on the UW campus, mirroring protests on college campuses across the country.
4 law officers serving warrant are killed, 4 wounded in shootout at North Carolina home, police say
Three officers on a U.S. Marshals Task Force serving a warrant were killed in a shootout Monday in North Carolina, police said.
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.
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
Huard: Seahawks are great fit for UW Huskies UDFA Westover
UW Huskies TE Jack Westover is reportedly signing with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted FA. Brock Huard explains why it's a great fit.
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 […]
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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."
Ross: Does the right to protest outweigh the right to learn?
When does a protest cross the line? I can answer that. When it devolves into violence, obviously it crosses a line.
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.
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
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."
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers approached a home to serve a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm, police said. Some of the officers who rushed to the Charlotte neighborhood Monday afternoon to rescue the first […]
Ralph Lauren goes minimal for latest fashion show, with muted tones and a more intimate setting
NEW YORK (AP) — Ralph Lauren has been known for many a grand fashion show over the years: taking over Central Park for a sumptuous anniversary celebration, for example, or staging a runway show amid his eye-popping classic car collection. But for his Fall/Holiday 2024 collection, he decided to go minimal — at least, minimal […]
Protesters take over Columbia University building in escalation of Israel-Hamas war demonstrations
NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide. Protesters on Columbia’s Manhattan campus locked arms […]
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