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2 teens charged in connection with Tacoma robbery, deadly I-5 semi crash
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Republicans may have front-runner as Dave Reichert files for 2024 governor’s race
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Emotions boil over in court as man who killed 19-year-old in CHOP faces victim’s family
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Should D.A.R.E. be brought back for high school students?
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Kent shooting suspects crash into ravine off State Route 18
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg returns to Washington next week
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Local News
The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn't want to make wedding websites for gay couples
The Supreme Court's ruled Friday that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples.
How the Supreme Court student loan decision affects you
The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan, which would have canceled up to $20,000 in federal student loans for 43 million people. Of those, 20 million would have had their remaining student debt erased completely. The […]
You don't have to wait until the 5th; Summer started in May
You know the old joke that summer doesn't begin in western Washington until the FIFTH of July?
Man pleads guilty to harassing Rep. Pramila Jayapal
The man arrested for stalking Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal at her Seattle home was sentenced, after changing his plea from "not guilty" to "guilty."
Lewis County sees wave of LGBTQIA+ spaces vandalized, believed to be hate crimes
In Lewis County, residents saw a wave of vandalism over the weekend. Kyle Wheeler believes some of the incidents are hate crimes.
Fate of record tech industry tie-up headed to judge as Microsoft defends $69B Activision deal
fate of what could be the priciest merger in tech industry history will soon be in the hands of a federal judge who must decide whether to stop Microsoft from closing its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard.
Seattle Sports
Mariners’ Servais: Miller’s next start ‘up in the air’ due to blister
Prior to Saturday's game, Seattle Mariners manager provided an update on Bryce Miller's blister, which made him leave Friday's game.
Kraken sign veteran defenseman Brian Dumoulin to 2-year deal
The Seattle Kraken signed veteran free-agent defenseman Brian Dumoulin, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, to a two-year contract.
Bumpus: Where Seattle Seahawks must play younger players
The Seattle Seahawks must play younger players along the offensive line, Michael Bumpus said during Thursday's Bump and Stacy.
Morosi: Why Sale was ‘a really good 1st pick’ for Seattle Kraken
NHL Network reporter Jon Morosi shared with Wyman and Bob why he's a big fan of the Seattle Kraken drafting Eduard Sale 20th overall.
Rays score 15 unanswered, rally for 15-4 win over sinking Mariners
The Tampa Bay Rays scored 8 runs in the seventh inning as part of 15 unanswered runs in a 15-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday.
Bumpus: The formation the Seahawks should use on offense in ’23
Michael Bumpus thinks the Seattle Seahawks have the ability to use a split-back formation with Geno Smith under center in 2023.
Jason Rantz
Rantz Update: WA Catholic Conference backtracks from support of minors seeking gender reassignment
The WA Catholic Conference is helping to stymie an effort to stop minors from receiving abortions or gender reassignment without parental consent.
Rantz: Washington DOC brags its closing prisons during crime crisis
DOC Secretary Cheryl Strange bragged that Washington has "one of the lowest rates of incarceration in the nation."
Idaho sheriff to Rantz: 'When your community is soft on crime, you only reap more crime'
In a press release, Idaho Sheriff Robert Norris sent out a warning to potential 4th of July vacationers from Washington state.
Lake Stevens mayor defends decision to not declare June as Pride Month
Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey failed to sign a proclamation declaring June as Pride Month in Lake Stevens for personal beliefs.
Rantz: Seattle media gives pass to Democrat lie creating sky high gas prices
Seattle media is fueling a Democrat lie about legislation that propelled Washington to the top of the list of states with high gas prices.
Gross: Law enforcement fear crime spike among youths during summer
Youth crime concerns continue to rage on around the region and one local sheriff anticipates trends will get worse this summer.
Dave Ross
Ross: Staying relevant with the kids is getting harder and harder
Screen time, which used to be considered bad for young children, has become the only way for a lot of them to see their grandparents.
Ross: Faith leads lawyer to provide free counseling
I've been very fortunate to be part of a dedicated volunteer legal team that's provided by our bar association
Ross: Pinwheels and peer pressure at a pre-school grad ceremony
Yesterday we were especially proud of our 3-year-old because she successfully completed her grade as a Huckleberry and is moving on through preschool
Ross: Why Trump stole the documents, and then bragged about it
We now have the audio recording of Trump admitting he had classified documents. You can even hear the sound of him waving the papers
Ross: Maybe there should be a leadfoot tax
I understand the effects of Washington’s carbon tax, but as high as that is, it doesn’t explain a difference of $2.20 cents a gallon between there and here.
Ross: Alien life could be out there, which would be way out there
Lisa Kaltenegger, the director of Cornell’s Carl Sagan Institute, is searching for alien life on exoplanets, which Dave is fascinated by.
Gee & Ursula
Gee: Time is money but time with loved ones is worth more
I only remember a few monetary gifts that my dad bought me, but I remember how much time he spent with me.
Mayfield: LGBTQ+ rights may be at seminal moment
On The Gee and Ursula Show, guest host Travis Mayfield talked about the new challenges the community faces in a time of political turmoil.
Rizzs optimistic on Mariners: 'Be ready for that roller coaster ride'
Seattle is preparing to host the All-Star Game July 11, and the Mariners' lineup has produced just one batter in the top five for fan voting.
Why is Sea-Tac Airport so busy this week?
The holidays are the busiest air travel days of the year. But, Sea-Tac Airport officials are saying this week could be record-setting.
Gee: Police officers should be allowed to march in Pride Parade
When the Seattle Pride Parade decided to ban uniformed police officers from marching, it feels like a powerful moment was missed.
Medved: 'Graffiti is not free speech, it's vandalism'
"Graffiti is not free speech. It's vandalism," KTTH's Michael Medved said on the Gee & Ursula show.
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Seattle Traffic
Everything you need is online, as Dept. of Licensing updates website
The Department of Licensing (DOL) has taken a giant leap into the 21st century with a complete redesign of its website. First, it was the Washington Department of Transportation and then Good To Go, and now it’s time for the DOL to have a functioning website. More Chokepoints: Nightly I-5 closures begin Monday near Kent-Des […]
SR 520 Bridge tolls are going up once again
Starting Saturday, July 1, the Washington State Transportation Commission will increase the toll rate on the SR 520 bridge.
Nightly I-5 closures begin Monday near Kent-Des Moines Road
You've been driving through the jersey barriers for weeks. Now it's time for nightly closures of Interstate 5 (I-5) at Kent-Des Moines Road.
Returning Hylebos Creek to its natural state through Fife
A huge part of this project is the restoration of Hylebos Creek and all the green space you see around I-5 near Fife.
Avoid Montlake this weekend, construction will make it miserable
Cross Seattle's Montlake Neighborhood off your list for the weekend. Construction will make it impossible to get around.
Washington roads getting ‘closer to precipice’ with repairs needed
Roads in Washington are generally safe, but any trip over freeways will sho that they aren't in great shape, and likely in need of repairs.
Feliks Banel: NW History and All Over The Map
Seattle's Lake Union was named at July 4 picnic in 1854
The old story goes that the names of Lake Union and Lake Washington were suggested during a speech given at a 4th of July picnic in Seattle in 1854
'Momentous occasion' on Vashon Island during World War II is reason to celebrate
It's been 75 years since KIRO Radio launched a new transmitter on Vashon Island during World War II and boosted its broadcasting power to 50,000 watts.
Memorial Stadium landmark nomination missing key history and context
Seattle Public Schools have officially submitted a landmark nomination to the Landmarks Preservation Board for Seattle High School Memorial Stadium
When Bob Hope broadcast live from Fort Lewis
“Yes, sir, how do you do, ladies and gentlemen?” said Bob Hope, the well-known comedian during his live broadcast at Fort Lewis in 1942.
Forgotten radio scripts discovered in Washington state archives
A collection of long-forgotten radio scripts created in 1952 to promote Washington State Ferries was recently discovered.
Mysteries remain 75 years after Japanese attack on Columbia River
World War II came to the mouth of the Columbia River 75 years ago this week when a Japanese submarine fired on Oregon’s Fort Stevens.