John Ternus set to become Apple’s eighth CEO, succeeding Tim Cook Apple announced on Monday that John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as the company’s CEO on Sept. 1. Cook will assume the role of executive chairman.

This is the first CEO transition at Apple since Cook succeeded the late Steve Jobs in 2011.

Inside the Seattle Storm's WNBA Draft steal and what's next with the Kraken Retool?

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Delta flight from Seoul to Atlanta diverted to Seattle after report of suspicious package A flight from South Korea to Atlanta ended up in Seattle after reports of a suspicious package onboard.

After landing, passengers were deplaned to buses while investigators assessed and swept the aircraft.

Trump says gas prices are 'not very high,' contradicting data The national average gas price is $4.08, according to AAA. It's over a dollar higher from before the Iran war began in late February.

Many Americans are concerned about the Iran War’s economic effects and have been unconvinced by Trump’s messaging.

Iran announces reopening of Strait of Hormuz during Israel-Lebanon ceasefire Leaders from France and the United Kingdom are working with dozens of countries to develop a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The conflict involving the United States and Iran had severely disrupted shipping through the narrow waterway, which normally carries about 20% of the world’s oil supply.

Trump's DOJ moves to overturn Jan. 6 conviction of Proud Boys leader from Washington The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to vacate the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot conviction of Ethan Nordean, a Proud Boys leader from Auburn.

The request is part of a broader effort by the Justice Department under President Donald Trump to undo prosecutions stemming from the Capitol assault, which disrupted Congress’s certification of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential election win.

Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, receive White House invite from Trump Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire on Thursday, President Donald Trump announced.

On Tuesday, the two nations met for the first time in 34 years in Washington, D.C., for talks after more than a month of war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Man seriously injured in encampment stabbing near Mount Baker transit station A 35-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing Tuesday evening in Seattle’s North Beacon Hill neighborhood, and detectives are still working to determine

No suspects are currently in custody.

Northbound I-5 reopens south of Bellingham after March landslide Drivers heading north on Interstate 5 south of Bellingham are back to using both lanes after a landslide shut down the roadway for nearly four weeks.

A day ahead of schedule!

USWNT gets a sneak peek at the grass installed at Lumen for the World Cup The U.S. women's national team is getting a sneak peek at the grass that has been laid down at Lumen Field for this summer's World Cup.The United States was set

The women's team has not been to Lumen since 2017 because of the artificial turf.

Texas man gets 10 years for violent Seattle-area ATM robberies, assaults on technicians A 24-year-old Texas man who admitted taking part in a string of violent ATM-related bank robberies across the country was sentenced in Seattle to 10 years in fe

Officials said the sentencing resolves cases in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, Maine, and Mississippi.

PCSO searching for driver in pedestrian hit-and-run that left a man in critical condition A man is in critical condition after a hit-and-run collision Friday night in Pierce County, and law enforcement is asking for help to find the driver.

SPREAD THE WORD: The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is looking for information about the driver or vehicle involved in a serious pedestrian hit-and-run.

Beaver dam failure floods road in Snohomish, drivers urged to avoid area A beaver dam failure has been reported in Snohomish, prompting a traffic alert and warnings of potential roadway hazards.

The dam failure led to a surge of water flooding the roadway along Brookside Place and 149th Avenue Southeast, leading to potential safety issues.

Naylor homers twice, Kirby pitches into 8th as Mariners beat Astros 6-2 for 4-game sweep Naylor hit his first two homers of the season and drove in five runs, Kirby allowed two runs in 7 2/3 innings, and the Mariners swept the Astros on Monday.

The Mariners swept their division rivals over four games for just the second time.

Full-time community policing patrols at Magnuson Park eyed by other Seattle neighborhoods A new community policing program at Magnuson Park is drawing interest from neighborhoods across Seattle, with some residents calling for similar efforts.

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Seattle Storm opens its doors for players of all skill levels The Seattle Storm has been a pillar in the community from their inaugural season and they continue to carry the basketball torch in Seattle.

The Storm has been hosting "Senior Storm Adult Clinics" for adult basketball players of all skill levels.

From her Seattle office, Cantwell talks with Artemis II astronauts U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell spoke Thursday with the Artemis II crew as they returned from a mission around the moon, highlighting Washington state’s role in the pr

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Man says aliens helped him win the Pennsylvania Lottery 3 times Nearly nine years ago, a ringing in Gary Arnold’s ear changed his life forever.

Sometimes, the man said, things appear in the pictures created by a spectrogram, like numbers.

Alaska Airlines increases fees for checked bags, joins other airlines doing the same Alaska Airlines has announced higher fees for checked bags, which they say is due to "ongoing volatility in fuel prices and an uncertain global environment," an

The Sea-Tac-based airline joins several other major airlines in adjusting their baggage fees.

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Catching the game has gotten more costly, complicated; FCC, DOJ have taken notice The Federal Communications Commission has taken notice of fan frustration over the increasingly fragmented sports broadcasting landscape.

The FCC said that’s made watching sports costly and difficult to navigate for the public.
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DHS plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia despite Costa Rica deal, attorneys say Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, has become a focal point in the immigration debate after being deported last year.

In February, a U.S. district judge wrote that the agency had no viable plan to deport Abrego Garcia, referring to “one empty threat after another to remove him to countries in Africa with no real chance of success.”

Nneka Ogwumike announces departure from Seattle Storm in social media post Nneka Ogwumike,35, announced she is departing from the Seattle Storm in a social media post on Thursday. On an Instagram story and X, Ogwumike thanked Seattle.

Nneka Ogwumike has announced her exit from the Seattle Storm after 2 seasons. She's a former MVP and 10-time All-Star. 🏀

In this week's episode, we talk about Kraken's Adam Larsson's 1000th game celebration and what's next for the Storm in free agency.

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PHOTOS: Members of the KOMO team volunteered at the Food Lifeline Hunger Solution Center on Wednesday as part of Sinclair's Day of Service, sorting and repacking donated food that will then go out to food banks and meal programs across the region.
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From her Seattle office, Cantwell talks with Artemis II astronauts U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell spoke Thursday with the Artemis II crew as they returned from a mission around the moon, highlighting Washington state’s role in the pr

In a video call with the Artemis II crew, Cantwell hailed Washington-built Orion thrusters.

Automatic registration for US military draft to begin in December: Here's what it means According to the Selective Service System, automatic registration was mandated as part of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.

Automatic registration with the Selective Service System for eligible men is expected to begin as early as December. Here is what it means.

Bail set at $5M for suspect in deadly Kent double shooting A judge has set bail at $5 million for a 34-year-old man accused of killing two people at a home in Kent on Tuesday night.Police arrested the suspect, identifie

His defense attorney argued for his release or a significantly lower bail of $20,000, but prosecutors pushed for a higher amount.

Seattle battery maker fined after workers faced lead levels 4x the limit, state says A Seattle battery manufacturer has been fined nearly $225,000 after state regulators said it knowingly exposed workers to dangerous levels of lead and failed to

Exposure to high levels of lead can cause neurological damage, kidney disease, high blood pressure, and reproductive problems.

Washington cuts transition-to-kindergarten funding by 25%, drawing criticism from OSPI A 25% cut in state funding is expected to reduce student access to Washington's Transition to Kindergarten program in the upcoming school year.

This year, 157 school districts across the state are operating TK, serving more than 7,000 students. OSPI said access will shrink by nearly 2,000 students.

Program cuts could lead to WA campground, trail closures Hikers, bicyclists and other park-goers can expect to see restrictions at state park trails and campgrounds as the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reviews

These changes are expected even after the state boosted the price of the Discover Pass in October.