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Sound Transit’s East Link 2-Line grand opening set for Saturday
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Darth Vader, Ban Roll-On, Sinking Ship and other Seattle building nicknames
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Former Tacoma Police Chief of Staff suing department over alleged racial discrimination
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Harger: White House Press’ ‘Nerd Prom’ is a bad look
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‘Bachelorette’ films in Seattle with Jenn Tran as first Asian American lead
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Rantz: Some anti-Israel extremists privately plotting violence against Seattle cops
TOP STORIES
Four SPD officers accuse department of sexual harassment, discrimination
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MyNorthwest News
59-year-old prisoner escapes Monroe jail, law enforcement searching
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MyNorthwest Lifestyle
Weekend roundup: Bruceploitation, Flatstock 94 and division-leading Ms
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MyNorthwest News
One injured in shooting near Everett's Explorer Middle School
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MyNorthwest News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WSDOT wraps up investigation into ex-employee's gas price whistleblowing claims
An investigation into a WSDOT whistleblower, who claimed he was pressured to lie about the impact of climate laws on gas prices, is over.
SeattleSports.com
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 draft pick Byron Murphy II have to say about being the No. 16 overall selection? What does he think he can bring to this Seahawks defense? He joined Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk the morning after joining the NFL to talk about what the entire process was like. Why […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Seahawks NFL Draft Tracker: Keep up on every pick and trade
Follow along with updates on every Seattle Seahawks pick and trade during the 2024 NFL Draft here with Seattle Sports' tracker.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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?
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
Military veteran charged with attempting to make ricin to remain jailed
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge on Friday ordered a Marine Corps veteran and former militia member to remain jailed pending trial on charges he attempted to make ricin, a biological toxin. Russell Vane, 42, of Vienna, Virginia, was arrested two weeks ago after authorities searched his house and found traces of ricin along with […]
Charges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers in Arizona fake electors case
PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities revealed Friday the conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges filed against an ex-aide of former President Donald Trump and four attorneys in Arizona’s fake elector case, but the names of former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Rudy Giuliani remained blacked out. The Arizona attorney general’s office released a copy […]
A California bill aiming to ban confidentiality agreements when negotiating legislation fails
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A bill that sought to ban the use of confidentiality agreements when negotiating potential laws in California has failed to pass a state legislative committee. The proposal by Republican Assemblymember Vince Fong failed to get enough votes to pass out of the Assembly Elections Committee on Thursday. Two Republicans voted for […]
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Discover MoPOP's new exhibit: 'Massive: The Power of Pop Culture'
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Salk: A local credit union inspiring its community
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.