Anti-gay church to picket memorial for Seattle shooting victim
Friends and family of a woman killed during last week's Seattle shooting spree are rallying to counter a planned picket at Thursday's funeral for Gloria Leonidas.14 years ago
UW researchers warn tsunami debris not the biggest ocean mess
While dramatic pictures of debris from the Japanese tsunami continue getting all the headlines, local researchers warn plastics and other persistent garbage is a much bigger threat to the world's oceans.14 years ago
What does he do with his days? Hanging with Dave
Dave Ross starts his day pretty early, freeing up his afternoons for all sorts of activities . But one in particular piqued Luke's interest . "On Mondays my wife volunteers, so there's nothing to get home to.
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Brandi Carlile takes off “training wheels” on new album
You can hear our extended conversation with Brandi and another exclusive song performed at the 97.3 KIRO FM studios Sunday at 3 p.m. on Seattle Sounds with co-hosts Chris Kornelis, Seattle Weekly music editor and Josh Kerns Brandi Carlile has always been a home girl of sorts, never straying from from her roots in the […]14 years ago
Microsoft fighting for your living room with Xbox
Microsoft has unveiled a series of expanded services and content for its flagship Xbox system that could put it in prime position to significantly threaten cable companies in the battle for living room dominance.14 years ago
New criticism for SPD after reform effort leader is arrested
A top Seattle Police official leading the department’s reform efforts has been arrested for alleged domestic violence and removed from the reform task force. Donnie R. Lowe has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of domestic-violence assault. And after reviewing the checkered past of Lt. Lowe, that includes another arrest and internal reprimands, Ross […]14 years ago
Weekend memorial, benefit concert at Cafe Racer for shooting victims
In this Wednesday, May 30, 2012 photo, mourners place flowers and candles in front of Cafe Racer in Seattle, where a gunman killed four people earlier in the day. (AP Photo/seattlepi.com, Sofia Jaramillo) The grieving continues this weekend outside Seattle’s Cafe Racer, scene of Wednesday’s horrible shooting that left four people dead. But friends and […]14 years ago
What it took to bring American Idiot to Seattle stage
Green Day’s Billy Joe Armstrong performs in the Broadway staging of his theatrical production based on the multi-platinum hit album American Idiot The idea of turning a hit rock album into a Broadway musical is nothing new, but it’s no easy feat. That was the challenge facing Green Day after the band decided to bring […]14 years ago
Mayor, Councilman draw criticism for Seattle shooting response
Seattle city councilman Bruce Harrell speaks at a press conference Wednesday at city hall, flanked by mayor Mike McGinn, Assistant Chief Jim Pugel and Deputy Chief Nick Metz(Josh Kerns/MyNorthwest.com Photo) Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and city councilman Bruce Harrell are getting plenty of criticism for their statements at a press conference in the midst of […]14 years ago
Folklife shooter says he’s sorry innocent bystander struck
The suspected gunman who allegedly shot an innocent bystander at the Folklife Festival told police he was "sorry that an innocent person got shot", according to charging documents released by the King County Prosecutor's Office.14 years ago
Are all military members really heroes? Host apologizes for fanning firestorm
A Memorial Day controversy continues brewing after MSNBC host Chris Hayes questioned whether all military members should be called heroes, or whether the term is overused.
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Cars finally get ‘Rotten Tomatoes’ type rankings of their own
Car buyers are returning to the show rooms in droves, with new car sales up 30 percent over last year. But with so many different ratings and rankings online and in print, it's been tough to find comprehensive ratings that give you a much broader perspective, until now.14 years ago
Folklife, Sasquatch draw hundreds of thousands to NW music festivals
From hipster to hippie, the Memorial Day weekend has become a Superbowl of sorts for local music fans as the Sasquatch and Northwest Folklife festivals crank up for their respective annual runs.14 years ago
Enough with the standing ovations!
Just another standing ovation. “They’re absolutely devalued” argues John Curley (AP file photo) Whether it’s a painfully poor local Shakespeare company or a national tour, it seems like audiences automatically offer up standing ovations for even the most mundane of performances. It’s gotten so bad, a New York Times writer was prompted to write at […]14 years ago
Comcast to let customers make free calls on mobile devices
Comcast is preparing to roll out a new service allowing customers to make free phone calls or send texts from their mobile devices wherever there's Internet access.14 years ago
Habla Espanol? Debate rages over pizza promotion
A promotion offering free pizza for anyone ordering in Spanish is causing indigestion for Enlish-first advocates Quieres pizza? Some people don't, at least in Spanish.
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Chihuly exhibit review: “I loved it…for free”
The new Chihuly exhibit at Seattle Center is generating plenty of reaction, from adoration to Dori Monson’s disgust. So Bill and his 5-year-old daughter had to go see it for themselves. “The good sign was that Susannah was asking all the right questions, and by that I mean all the same questions… “what’s that?” Bill […]14 years ago
Hackers increasingly targeting Facebook, mobile devices
A new computer virus spreading through Facebook has experts warning hackers are increasingly targeting social networks and mobile devices.14 years ago
Interview: Copter pilot details dramatic river rescue
The helicopter pilot who helped rescue a 13- year-old boy from a raging river says it's a miracle he didn't plunge to his death.14 years ago
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready keeps rocking for kids
It's a busy time for Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, from prepping for a European tour to scoring a new film . But the Seattle native's biggest focus right now is raising as much money as he can to help send sick kids to summer camp.
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Kevin Eubanks satisfied without Tonight Show
Guitarist Kevin Eubanks has plenty to smile about despite ending his 18 year run on the Tonight Show He was an integral part of Jay Leno's show for 18 years.
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Why can’t Seattle arena investor get money from the bank instead of taxpayers?
Despite all the enthusiasm for the new Seattle arena proposal, some doubters including 97.3 KIRO FM's Dave Ross remain skeptical and wonder why investor Chris Hansen can't go to a bank instead14 years ago
Dream comes true for Seattle Soundgarden fan
A Seattle teen's disappointment turned to a dream after Chris Cornell brought him onstage to sing his favorite song.14 years ago
