Melinda Gates steps up contraception push
Melinda Gates is making contraception the focal point of her philanthropic work with a new global campaign launching Wednesday in London.14 years ago
Seattle comic artist sends $200,000 insult
The ongoing legal fight between a Seattle comic artist and a website he accused of copyright infringement is coming to a memorable end with The Oatmeal sending pictures of the over $200,000 raised for charity during the dispute.14 years ago
Ongoing budget crisis lands Tacoma new financial black eye
Fitch Ratings has downgraded its outlook on two taxpayer backed bonds issued by the city of Tacoma, the second time it's happened in the past 6 months.14 years ago
Dino Rossi temporarily reclaims former Senate seat
Republican Dino Rossi will return to the state senate Tuesday after being appointed to fill the seat of former Senator Cheryl Pflug14 years ago
Granite Falls mayor arrested for domestic violence
The mayor of rural Granite Falls has been jailed in King County for investigation of domestic violence.14 years ago
Microsoft confirms Windows 8 October launch
Microsoft has confirmed the first PC's to run its new Windows 8 operating system will go on sale in October.14 years ago
Washington officials promise cheaper, better health care coverage
The Supreme Court has ruled that Congress can require Americans to carry health insurance or pay a penalty, the key part of President Obama's health care law.14 years ago
Little known Seattle hotel picked among world’s best
If you've never heard of Seattle's Hotel 1000, you likely will after the boutique hotel landed on Expedia's list of the world's best.14 years ago
Amazon turns to skateboarding to boost sales
Seattle-based Amazon is turning to skateboarding and other action sports to help boost sales.14 years ago
Career criminal charged with posing as cop, rape
An ex-con with a long rap sheet is now charged for impersonating an officer and raping a young woman.14 years ago
Luke fights for freedom to blow things up
The annual warnings about the dangers of fireworks have begun in earnest, including the demonstration of a dummy getting various appendages blown off. But they’re not sitting well with 97.3 KIRO fireworks aficionado Luke Burbank from the Ross and Burbank Show. “I have to say you guys are really killing my buzz,” complains Luke. It’s […]14 years ago
Google targets Amazon with launch of its own tablet
Google has sent a big shot across Amazon's bow with the unveiling of its new Nexus 7 tablet, a strong competitor to the Kindle Fire.14 years ago
T-Mobile boss abruptly quits
T-Mobile CEO Philip Humm has abruptly resigned from the Bellevue-based company, reportedly to join a rival company.14 years ago
AAA offering roadside assistance to Washington bike riders
If your bike breaks down, now you can call AAA for a free ride.14 years ago
Stylist reveals she cut hair of Cafe Racer shooter after massacre
A West Seattle hairdresser says Ian Stawicki came to her shop for a haircut and beard trim shortly after the Seattle shootings that left 5 dead.14 years ago
Camano Island family turns tree farm into zip line course
When a local family tried to figure out how to preserve their Camano Island tree farm for the future, an unplanned vacation outing on a zip line in Whistler gave them the inspiration that became a new love.14 years ago
Mac user? Online travel site targets you with pricier deals
Online travel site Orbitz is targeting Mac users for more expensive offerings than PC counterparts.14 years ago
Do you know what Facebook did to your account?
Facebook is angering users again with a new change to how your email address is displayed in your profile.14 years ago
Nordstrom Rack to open at Northgate Mall
Nordstrom will open its newest off-price Rack outlet in Northgate Mall this fall in the space formerly occupied by Toys R Us.14 years ago
High power Democrats donate thousands to McKenna
Longtime Democratic donor and Costco co-founder Jeff Brotman and his wife have donated $5,000 to Republican Rob McKenna, just months after hosting a high-priced fundraiser for President Obama.14 years ago
SPD to probe Capitol Hill gay pride pepper spray incident
The Seattle Police Department is investigating whether officers acted appropriately when they deployed pepper spray to control unruly demonstrators during a Pride weekend march.14 years ago
New documents reveal deeper divide between Seattle, DOJ over police reforms
Previously confidential documents just released by local and federal officials reveal the divide between the City of Seattle and Department of Justice on how to change the Seattle Police Department is even bigger than previously thought.14 years ago
Do you pay for music or pirate? The battle rages anew
For several decades, guitarist Chris Martin of beloved Seattle band Kinski has been scraping and clawing to make a living making music . But despite putting out a highly regarded album on Seattle's Sub Pop and enjoying a certain amount of worldwide fame, he's never been able to make enough money have music be his sole vocation.
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