Rock marathon draws thousands to Seattle by making running fun
Running can be such drudgery, but with bands at every mile and plenty of partying throughout the weekend, it's little wonder so many have taken to the annual Rock 'n' roll Seattle Marathon.12 years ago
Local celebs coming together for charity game at Safeco Field
Dan Wilson and Jay Buhner lead the way as local celebrities join United Way of King County, the Seattle Mariners and Bonneville Seattle at the second annual All-Star Softball Classic for Homeless Youth, on Saturday, June 21st at Safeco Field.12 years ago
Starbucks raising prices on some drinks, packaged coffee
Your morning jolt is about to get a little more expensive, at least if you drink Starbucks. The company says it's raising prices for some drinks and packaged coffee over the next month.12 years ago
Pike Place Market fishmonger helps nab tourist flasher
Seattle police are crediting a Pike Place Market fish thrower for helping nab a flasher showing tourists far more than they wanted to see.12 years ago
Convicted killer confesses to King County cold-case murder from 1978
A convicted killer out on work release has confessed to a cold-case murder and arson in northeast King County from 1978.12 years ago
T-Mobile CEO apologizes for ‘rape’ comment in Seattle presentation
T-Mobile CEO John Legere is known for being unapologetically outspoken and profane, but the head of the Bellevue-based company is now saying he's sorry for saying rival carriers are "raping" customers with their charges.12 years ago
‘Kill switch’ deterring iPhone thefts; Microsoft, Google to add feature to phones
Can technology stop robbers from targeting you and your smartphone? Microsoft and Google are joining Apple in adding new "kill-switch" technology to disable stolen phones, in hopes of slowing the spate of mobile phone robberies.12 years ago
Puyallup dad, teen daughter charged in pot brownie case
A Puyallup man faces criminal charges for allegedly giving marijuana extract to his teen daughter, who in turn baked it into treats she gave to unknowing classmates, making some sick.12 years ago
Seattle man arrested for bomb threat to delay ex-girlfriend’s flight
A 26-year-old Seattle man has been arrested for making a bomb threat about a Southwest Airline flight out of Sea-Tac Airport Wednesday morning.12 years ago
Clint Dempsey deal pays huge dividends for Kent-based Oberto
Kent-based Oberto's decision to sign up Sounders FC and U.S. soccer star Clint Dempsey as a spokesman for the jerky company is proving to be a shrewd move.12 years ago
1 dead, 2 injured in Thurston County fireworks plant explosion
One man was killed and two others injured after an explosion at a fireworks plant in Tenino, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office reports.12 years ago
T-Mobile boss takes shots at Amazon ahead of “mystery” announcement
The CEO of Bellevue-based T-Mobile is taking shots across Lake Washington at Amazon over reports the company has tabbed AT&T to be the exclusive carrier for the Seattle company's new smartphone to be unveiled Wednesday.12 years ago
Amanda Knox appeals most recent murder conviction
University of Washington student Amanda Knox has filed a new appeal with an Italian court in hopes of overturning her recent murder conviction in the long running saga of the 2007 murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher.12 years ago
Man caught harassing, extorting Seattle fortune teller
Time behind bars could be in the cards for a Western Washington man accused of harassing and extorting a Seattle psychic.12 years ago
Largest known collector of child porn in Western Washington sentenced to prison
A Bellevue man who prosecutors say had the largest known collection of child pornography ever seized in Western Washington has been sentenced to nine years in prison.12 years ago
University of Washington student arrested for threats to ‘kill women,’ commit mass murder
A University of Washington student has been arrested for threatening to kill women in a shooting spree similar to last months mass shooting that killed seven and injured 13 others at the University of California, Santa Barbara.12 years ago
Seattle City Council approves huge pay raise for City Light head
The Seattle City Council has approved a pay raise of up to $120,000 for City Light Chief Executive Officer Jorge Carrasco.12 years ago
No limits on rideshare drivers in new agreement announced by Seattle mayor
Uber and other rideshare services have scored a big win in Seattle under an agreement announced Monday by Seattle Mayor Ed Murray that should end over a year of contention over popular upstarts.12 years ago
Seattle tunnel contractor releases detailed plan for repairing Bertha
The contractor building the new Seattle tunnel has released details for its plan to repair the SR 99 tunneling machine known as Bertha and get the world's biggest boring machine moving again.12 years ago
Washington state tops list for nation’s most soccer crazed
It should come as little surprise so many around here will be ditching work to catch World Cup soccer games over the next month, especially when the United States is in action. And a new ranking is cementing Seattle and the state's reputation as soccer-mad.12 years ago
1 injured, 3 arrested following Redmond stabbing
A 28-year-old man is hospitalized in stable condition after a stabbing Friday afternoon in Redmond.12 years ago
Marshawn’s mom attacks media for recent reports
There's plenty of speculation about Marshawn Lynch this week from reports of a contract holdout to threats of retirement. And even though the usually silent one isn't commenting, his mom has plenty to say.12 years ago
Breaking Bad co-star messing with some people’s Xbox One
A commercial featuring Breaking Bad co-star Aaron Paul is causing problems for some owners of Microsoft's Xbox One, turning on the console when he speaks a command.12 years ago
