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Homeless encampment returns to West Seattle park one day after city sweep
“We need meaningful action to happen for these folks.”Most of those we talked with have sympathy and empathy for the unhoused in their neighborhood, but they acknowledge that it’s a complex problem with no easy solution.“Them doing the sweep is obviously understandable, but I think there needs to be kind of a follow-up that doesn’t allow that to be a pattern of needing to sweep them from the area,” a neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous, said.Neighbors said
ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday.Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin described Lyons as a great leader of ICE.“We wish him luck on his next opportunity in the private sector,” Mullin said in a statement.White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson described Lyons in a post on X as “an American patriot who made our country saf
From snow to sunshine: Western WA warms up after wintry spring blast
Temperatures should remain mild, at or just above average for this time of year.The latest weather outlook toward the end of the month reflects odds tipped toward warmer-than-average temperatures and near-average precipitation.Latest summer through winter weather outlookThe latest seasonal weather outlook was released by the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center Thursday morning. This outlook is issued on the third Thursday of each month.This latest seasonal weather outlook is som
Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year
Navy SEAL whom the administration fired as the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting leader last year, as FEMA’s permanent administrator, according to a person familiar with the matter.Hamilton was FEMA’s temporary leader from January to May of last year but was fired one day after testifying on Capitol Hill that he did not agree with proposals to dismantle the organization charged with coordinating the federal government’s response to disasters, an idea Trump had repeat
Seattle AI data center boom could strain power supply, raise rates
However, this week, one of those companies canceled its plans, leaving three companies seeking to build four data centers.Strong told KIRO Newsradio the companies include Prologis, a real estate investment trust headquartered in San Francisco, California that invests in logistics facilities; Equinix, an American multinational internet and data center company headquartered in Redwood City, California; and Sabey, a company headquartered in nearby Tukwila engaged in the development, ownership, and
Why is WA always more expensive? Jake challenges DelBene on prices throughout the state
As gas prices surge past $4 nationally, hovering around $5.38 per gallon in the state, Washington Democratic Representative Suzan DelBene, who’s also the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chair, is blaming the escalating prices on broken promises made by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.“Families are struggling across the country right now with rising process rising prices across the board, housing, food, health care, child care, energy costs all
Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues
Department of Transportation said in a federal court filing Thursday that it has completed its review of the Second Avenue subway line project, and will begin reimbursing state transit officials again for construction costs.Janno Lieber, MTA’s CEO, said the reversal means “long-awaited transit justice” will soon come to neighborhoods in upper reaches of Manhattan. The Second Avenue subway project is building new stations northward along Manhattan’s Upper East Side, bringing subway service
‘Why wouldn’t I go to Idaho?’ Lake Stevens mayor steps down, citing frustrations with WA
<p>Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey announced earlier this week, after a city council meeting, that he is resigning from elected office.</p><p>Gailey, whose resignation took effect on April 13, had been mayor of Lake Stevens since 2020. With his resignation, he announced he is additionally relocating to Idaho.</p><p>“It’s a lot of different small issues,” Gailey told “<a href="https://mynorthwest.com/john-curley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The John Curley Show</a>” on why he decided to resign. “I love working for the City of Lake Stevens. I love working for these citizens. There is obviously the equation of family. I’ve got lots of kids, many of them are established here. I’ve got two little dudes that I think I would rather have them raised in a different environment. That’s a big part of the equation.</p><p>“But, John, just listening to your newscast for the last hour, and story after story, why wouldn’t I go to Idaho?” he added.</p><p>Gailey, a father of seven children, attended Boise State for college and raised his now-older children in Idaho.</p><p>“Is it mixed emotions for you?” Curley asked.</p><p>“Absolutely. This is Year 7 of being the mayor, and we’ve done some really, really good projects here in Lake Stevens to grow this city out,” Gailey answered. “I’ve worked on some great initiatives with great mayors across the state to work on public safety issues and raise awareness at the state level about the concerns of the fiscal stability of our cities. And, unfortunately, I would say that most of those topics have been banging head against wall, and it gets tiresome.”</p><p>He cited several concerns for why he is vacating his post, but none greater than Olympia encroaching on his power and decision-making.</p><p>The mayors and the city council members get all the complaints on development,” Gailey said. “If you think a mayor and a city council have any power over how their city is going to grow, the only power they have is blue or gray drapes at this point.”</p><p><div class="related alignright"><div class="col_label"><h2>RELATED STORIES</h2></div><ul><li><a class="related-link" href="https://mynorthwest.com/john-curley/seattle-bus-driver-collapses/4227834"><img decoding="async" width="719" height="404" src="https://mynorthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2-King-County-Metro-bus-crash-420x236.jpg" class="sub_art" alt="Newly released video captures heroic passengers stopping Seattle bus after driver collapses" loading="lazy"></a><div class="sub_story"><h3><a class="related-link" href="https://mynorthwest.com/john-curley/seattle-bus-driver-collapses/4227834">Newly released video captures heroic passengers stopping Seattle bus after driver collapses</a></h3></div></li><li><a class="related-link" href="https://mynorthwest.com/kiro-opinion/melania-trump-first-lady/4227037"><img decoding="async" width="719" height="404" src="https://mynorthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A-new-21-420x236.jpg" class="sub_art" alt="Curley: Melania Trump’s speech revives a long history of First Ladies going rogue" loading="lazy"></a><div class="sub_story"><h3><a class="related-link" href="https://mynorthwest.com/kiro-opinion/melania-trump-first-lady/4227037">Curley: Melania Trump’s speech revives a long history of First Ladies going rogue</a></h3></div></li><li><a class="related-link" href="https://mynorthwest.com/john-curley/tacoma-police-chief-drugs/4226987"><img decoding="async" width="719" height="404" src="https://mynorthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Interim-Tacoma-Police-Chief-Patti-Jackson-420x236.jpg" class="sub_art" alt="Tacoma’s new police chief sends message on enforcing drug laws, chop shops, public safety" loading="lazy"></a><div class="sub_story"><h3><a class="related-link" href="https://mynorthwest.com/john-curley/tacoma-police-chief-drugs/4226987">Tacoma’s new police chief sends message on enforcing drug laws, chop shops, public safety</a></h3></div></li></ul></div></p><h2>A larger WA exodus looming?</h2><p>Gailey shared that he isn’t alone in his exodus out of Washington. After announcing his decision, he said several businesses are executing their “get out of Washington” plans, while several colleagues and friends, both liberal and conservative, have stated, “We may not be far behind you.”</p><p>“Have you compared the cost of living for the Gailey family?” Curley asked about the financial savings of moving eastward.</p><p>“20% more on your money,” Gailey said. “I will say, though, that you’ve got to be careful because Idaho wages are not Washington wages. So in moving to Idaho, you’ve got to be careful. You’re not going to make Washington wages in Idaho.</p><p>“When I do go to Idaho, I don’t have the homeless industrial complex there to take care of me if I do hit the streets,” he added. “But I will pull a little pension. I am going to be working in government affairs in the private sector in Idaho, and actually still in Washington.”</p><p>As of this reporting, Gailey has no plans to run for mayor in Boise.</p><p><em>Watch the full discussion in the video above.</em></p><p><em>Listen to John Curley weekday afternoons from 3 – 7 p.m. on KIRO Newsradio, 97.3 FM. Subscribe to the </em><a href="https://mynorthwest.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=1089&n=The%20Tom%20and%20Curley%20Show"><em>podcast here</em></a><em>.</em></p><p><a class="twitter-follow-button" href="https://twitter.com/https://twitter.com/jcurleyshow" data-show-count="false" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Follow @https://twitter.com/jcurleyshow</a><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
Pay Z: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still earning rap music royalties, tax filings show
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still making money from his short-lived career as a multilingual rapper, tax filings show. But the 34-year-old Democrat’s meteoric rise as a celebrity politician has brought only a modest increase in hip-hop profits: he took home $1,643 in music royalties last year, up only slightly from $1,267 in 2024, according to the filings.Mamdani, who rapped under the monikers “Young Cardamom” and “Mr. Cardamom,” joked Thursday that New Yorkers should “
Drone sightings in restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompts warning from authorities
A rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies’ first homestand of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators.No one was arrested after more than a half dozen drone sightings around Coors Field April 3 to April 5, but it is possible the drone pilots could still face a fine later. Still the Federal Aviation Administration and FBI issued a warning Thursday to try to keep drones away from the stadium during the Rockies’
What is the Puget Sound Convergence Zone? Why spring weather turns wild in western WA
With more frequent, stronger flows through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Convergence Zone often drifts south into King County.RELATED STORIESSnow, hail and waterspout hit Seattle in rare April weather eventCliff Mass: It’s too early to predict a 'super El Niño' this yearConvergence Zone weather pattern brings showers to Puget Sound this weekUnseasonably cool through mid-weekAfter Wednesday’s spring showers, the clouds are expected to part, permitting temperatures to feel more winter-like. High
Zohran Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the ‘harmful’ social media posts she made as a teen
NEW YORK (AP) — Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has apologized for “harmful” social media posts she made as a teenager, responding publicly after a conservative news outlet combed through her online profiles and resurfaced material, including a post in which she used an anti-gay slur.In an interview with the arts website Hyperallergic, Duwaji, an illustrator, said she felt “a lot of shame being confronted with language I used that is so harmful to others,” addi
Only 16% of Washington officers have completed training required by police accountability law, audit finds
Most Washington police officers have not completed training mandated by the state’s landmark police accountability law, and about half are on track to miss a 2028 deadline, according to a new state audit released Tuesday.The performance audit from the Office of the Washington State Auditor examined compliance with Initiative 940, which became the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act. The law requires all officers to complete 40 hours of continuing training developed by the sta
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.A change-of-plea hearing for Jones is scheduled for May 6 in Brooklyn federal court, according to a court filing Thursday.Jones, 49, had previously pleaded not guilty to separate indictments charging him with profiting from rigged poker games and providin
Man plans to plead guilty in killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay. 2 other men went to trial
He knew someone in common with Jordan and Washington, according to testimony at their trial, but it was unclear whether Bryant had ever met Mizell.After the alleged DNA match, prosecutors contended that Bryant had slipped into the studio building and opened a back fire door so that Washington and Jordan could avoid buzzing up and could ambush the DJ.Meanwhile, Bryant’s uncle claimed that his nephew told him he shot Mizell after the artist reached for a gun. No other witnesses even placed Bryant
The Spin: How Seattle airport spokesperson Perry Cooper turned tough questions into a win with Gee, Ursula
A new report ranking Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) among the least stressful major airports in the country is getting attention, but it’s what happened during a recent radio interview that’s now drawing a closer look.SEA spokesperson Perry Cooper joined “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio to highlight recent upgrades, while also fielding tough questions about long walks and delays getting to the airport’s “N” gates.That exchange is now the focus of th
County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, has warned that the Justice Department could investigate and prosecute state or local officials who arrest federal agents for performing their official duties.Moriarty said she is not concerned about blowback from the Trump administration and that her office’s goal is to “hold people accountable if they violate the laws of the state,” she said.She said Morgan’s actions were beyond the scope of a federal officers’ authority.“There is no such thing as abs
House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump
The law provides for a potential 30-day extension, but lawmakers have made clear that they want the Republican administration to soon lay out a plan for the war’s end.While the House vote failed, it gave Democrats an opportunity to highlight some of the most negative effects of the war: the billions of dollars spent, the death of at least 13 service members, the soaring gas prices and fissures with long-standing allies who do not support Trump’s actions.“Gas prices at home are up to
Cuba’s president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed
<p><block></p><p>HAVANA (AP) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Thursday that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight should it happen.</p><p>Díaz-Canel spoke during a rally that drew hundreds of people to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the declaration of the Cuban Revolution’s socialist essence.</p><p>“The moment is extremely challenging and calls upon us once again, as on April 16, 1961, to be ready to confront serious threats, including military aggression. We do not want it, but it is our duty to prepare to avoid it and, if it becomes inevitable, to defeat it,” Díaz-Canel said.</p><p>He spoke as tensions remain high between the two countries, with Cuba’s crises deepening as a result of a U.S. energy blockade.</p><p>Earlier this week, Trump said his administration could focus on Cuba after the war in Iran ends.</p><p>“We may stop by Cuba after we finish with this,” he said.</p><p>He described it as a “failing nation” and asserted that it’s “been a terribly run country for a long time.”</p><p>Trump previously has threated to intervene in Cuba, like he did in early January when the U.S. military attacked Venezuela and halted key oil shipments from the South American country.</p><p>Weeks later, Trump threatened tariffs on any country that sells or provides oil to Cuba.</p><p>Both Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio — whose parents emigrated from Cuba in the 1950s before the revolution — described the island’s government as ineffective and abusive.</p><p>Díaz-Canel accused them of trying to construct a “narrative” that has no justification.</p><p>“Cuba is not a failed state. Cuba is a besieged state. Cuba is a state facing multidimensional aggression: economic warfare, an intensified blockade and an energy blockade,” said Díaz-Canel, the main speaker at Thursday’s rally.</p><p>“Cuba is a threatened state that does not surrender. And despite everything. And thanks to socialism. Cuba is a state that resists, creates, and make no mistake, a state that will prevail,” Díaz-Canel added.</p><p>Both Cuba and the U.S. have acknowledged talks to resolve the tension, but no details have been disclosed.</p><p>The Cuban president recalled the achievements made possible by the revolution and its social welfare system, which allows for free education that has trained thousands of professionals, many of whom have now been forced to emigrate due to the crisis.</p><p>The oil embargo imposed by Trump worsened the already harsh conditions brought on by an economic crisis that has lasted for five years and was triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and a tightening of U.S. sanctions aimed at pressuring for a change in the island’s political model.</p><p>Experts have warned of a humanitarian crisis.</p><p>Measures to prevent the island from acquiring oil from its Venezuelan, Mexican and Russian suppliers are exacerbating the already poor living conditions of the population, including prolonged blackouts and fuel shortages.</p><p>The rally commemorated the 65th anniversary of a historic speech by the late leader, Fidel Castro, during a crisis with the United States. That moment marked the ideological course the Caribbean nation would take and its opposition to Washington’s continental hegemony.</p><p>___</p><p>Follow AP’s Latin America coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america</p><p></block></p>
Ask Ursula: Why is it so difficult to find an age-appropriate man, where are they hiding?
Hi, I’m Ursula Reutin, co-host of “The Gee and Ursula Show,” and I’m thrilled to introduce my new advice column, Ask Ursula, where I help people navigate family, friendships, work, and all the messy, beautiful moments in between.If you need any advice, reach out to me at [email protected] or fill out this form here.Today’s question is about dating. Now, I’ve been married for more than 30 years, so I’ve been out of the dating pool, but I’m still happy to give my two cents on this question