Liberals are excited about the new pope but should they be? More people are riding electric scooters than ever, but that also means more injuries. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan on the recent trend of Mariners fans jumping across trains to get to the game. // Quick Hit: Republicans are getting ready to grill Fauci on gain-of-function research again. Seattle businesses are doing their best to lure in Canadians during the Mariners-Blue Jays series this weekend.

Senator Patty Murray tried to grill FBI Director Kash Patel and it didn’t go well for her. Seattle is getting a new area code. Guest: Naval veteran Robert "Chili" Hicks announced his candidacy for Washington's 10th legislative district. // Big Local: New King County Executive Shannon Braddock is prepping for legal challenges from the Trump Administration on Seattle’s sanctuary city status. Olympia might add a new ferry service. Tacoma police are on the lookout for car prowlers. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim tackles Mother’s Day and MAHA.

Activists at UW are up in arms that protesters are actually facing consequences for their blatant antisemitism. Local media is trying create another Kilmar Abrego Garcia story in Spokane. A LIHI homeless program is searching for a new location. The Mayor of Newark, New Jersey was arrested. // The Washington State Supreme Court once again ruled against gun owners. The Trump Administration rescued several American hostages that were being held by the Maduro regime in Venezuela. // The chaos at Newark airport continues.