Seattle restaurant owner won’t be deterred by supposed curse, arsonist
It would be understandable if Otmane Bezzaz took his insurance money and never reopened his Seattle restaurant after an arsonist torched the Central District building early Monday morning.13 years ago
Dude! Seattle police to give out munchies at Hempfest
If the thousands of pot smokers attending Seattle's annual Hempfest this weekend get the munchies, the Seattle Police Department will be there to help out - giving away bags of Doritos. Really.13 years ago
Family files $45 million claim against City of Seattle for deadly drunk driving crash
The family torn apart by a deadly drunk driving crash in Northeast Seattle has filed $45 million in claims against the City of Seattle, arguing it failed to supervise the repeat drunk driver that plowed into them as they crossed the street, the Seattle City Attorney's office says.13 years ago
Seattle cop pleads down DUI despite alcohol level three times legal limit
A Seattle police officer arrested for a DUI after registering a breath-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit will spend just two days in jail after pleading guilty to a reduced charge. But KIRO Radio's Dori Monson says she should be charged with attempted murder.13 years ago
Sonic Drive-In makes major Seattle move on local burger joints with massive expansion
What is it with Oklahoma City? First they took our Sonics, now Oklahoma-based Sonic Drive-In is making a big move on Dicks and other Seattle burger joints.13 years ago
Investors sue Microsoft, say they were misled regarding poor-selling Surface RT
It's well known Microsoft's Surface RT tablet has been a dud. And now some shareholders are suing the company, claiming it misled investors about how poorly the iPad competitor was selling.13 years ago
Metro bus shooting renews calls for bulletproof glass
In light of Monday's shooting of a King County Metro Transit bus driver, plenty of people are asking why drivers aren't protected by bulletproof glass.13 years ago
Close friend of accused California kidnapper, murderer shares insights
A good friend of the man believed to have kidnapped a California teen girl and killed her mother says those close to Jim DiMaggio are as confused and desperate for answers as everyone else.13 years ago
If clouds part, Perseid meteor shower to dazzle Seattle area
It figures that after a virtually cloud-free summer, cloudy skies are expected this weekend just in time for the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower. But if we get a few breaks, it can be a spectacular sight.13 years ago
Eastside braces for another weekend I-405 closure
The Eastside is bracing for another weekend of construction closures on I-405 that will make it tough to get around, especially in Bellevue.13 years ago
‘Predictalator’ gives Seahawks 7 percent shot to win Super Bowl
While the Seahawks are just gearing up for the preseason, one hard core NFL watcher has already played the season 50,000 times - on his computer. And he says the San Francisco 49ers are most likely to win the Super Bowl based on his "Prediction Machine."13 years ago
What is that horrifying alert that came out of your phone?
When authorities extended an Amber Alert Wednesday for a missing California teen believed kidnapped, it set off blaring alarms on thousands of mobile phones in Washington state, startling many who had no idea what was going on. And while many received the emergency messages, others were left wondering why they didn't get the alert.13 years ago
Boze: Put a fork in Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn says unlike his opponents, the voters know exactly where he stands. Unfortunately for him, that's on the way out of office even though he finished a strong second in Tuesday night's primary, predicts KTTH host David Boze.13 years ago
Is Don really a racist? His Seattle taxi cab criticism draws strong rebuke
Is KIRO Radio's Don O'Neill really a racist? Some readers at the Stranger sure think so after Dominic Holden at the Stranger wrote a blistering rebuke of Don's criticism of Yellow Cab and many of its drivers.13 years ago
Tacoma police seek cross-dressing bank robber
Police think a man who robbed a Tacoma KeyBank last week disguised as a woman in a wig and dress may be the same robber who also hit another branch in a different disguise two days later.13 years ago
Paul Allen shows off guitar skills with big-name backing on newly released album
It's no surprise Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is a music lover who just released a new album of original rock and roll. But what is a surprise is that it's actually really good.13 years ago
Would you eat lab grown hamburger? You could soon have the chance
Would you pay $300,000 for a burger that's all beef but doesn't need all the land and feed to raise a cow? That's how much researchers say it cost them to come up with the world's first real hamburger grown entirely in the laboratory.13 years ago
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buying Washington Post for $250 million
Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos is buying The Washington Post and other newspapers for $250 million in a move sending shock waves through the tech and journalism worlds.13 years ago
Young fan sends heartwarming letter to M’s Kyle Seager
Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager is quickly establishing himself as a fan favorite here in Seattle. And a sweet letter he recently got from a kid in Houston shows he's making plenty of fans across the country.13 years ago
Man chased, beaten in suspected Capitol Hill hate crime
Police say a 37-year-old man is recovering Monday after being chased and beaten by five people on Capitol Hill in what's being investigated as a hate crime.13 years ago
Arrests cap day of Seattle fast food wage protests
Police arrested eight people Wednesday at Seattle's Westlake Plaza after a day of protests in support of fast food workers demanding higher wages.13 years ago
Armed, dangerous felon eludes capture in Seattle for second time in week
A large manhunt shut down parts of Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood as Snohomish County Sheriff's deputies and Seattle police try and track down a convicted felon wanted in connection for an armed robbery.13 years ago
Two people shot on I-405 near Southcenter
Two people have been shot and police are searching for a black Cadillac Escalade after a shooting Wednesday afternoon on northbound I-405 near Southcenter.13 years ago
