Gonzaga’s No. 1 ranking paying big off court
Gonzaga's rise this week to the top spot in the college basketball polls is paying big dividends for the little Spokane school. And the university is doing all it can to capitalize.14 years ago
Rock Lottery throws musicians together for grand experiment
It can take years for a band to find the right chemistry, painstakingly crafting everything from their songs to their name. But what if they had just 12 hours to do it? Some adventurous musicians will find out this weekend at the Crocodile Cafe in Seattle as the Rock Lottery returns.14 years ago
Macklemore goes quadruple platinum; Wanz still reveling in the ride
Macklemore's Thrift Shop has now gone quadruple platinum, and the ride keeps getting wilder as 51-year-old Seattle singer Wanz shares following a dream appearance on Saturday Night Live.14 years ago
Transportation Secretary not sold on proposed Boeing 787 fixes
While Boeing says it hopes to get 787 Dreamliners flying soon after government approval of proposed fixes, the Transportation Secretary says he needs a lot more questions answered first.14 years ago
Everett coffee stand owner arrested for sexual exploitation
Everett Police have arrested the owner of several bikini barista stands for investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor.14 years ago
Snohomish County jail guard busted for trading cookies for sex
A Snohomish County corrections officer faces a felony charge for allegedly giving a jail inmate homemade chocolate chip cookies in exchange for sex.14 years ago
Bike shop owner laughs off emission claims email flap
The owner of a Tacoma bike shop at the center of a flap over bicyclists supposedly creating emissions says he accepts Rep. Ed Orcutt's apology for the comments that caused a worldwide storm.14 years ago
NTSB says pilot in deadly Mount Si crash was drunk
The National Transportation Safety Board says a pilot who crashed his single-engine plane into Mount Si last year, killing himself and two passengers, was drunk at the time.14 years ago
‘New’ Jimi Hendrix album gets released Tuesday
It's Christmas in March for Jimi Hendrix fans, as the latest collection of previously unreleased songs from the Seattle guitar legend comes out Tuesday. And judging from the reaction of fans old and new alike, it's an exceptional collection that showcases where he was going musically at the time of his death.14 years ago
Feds, local agencies bust widespread immigrant prostitution ring
Six people face federal indictments for running a widespread prostitution ring that stretched from Bellevue to northern Virginia.14 years ago
Historic NFL tryout a ‘setback’ for women?
It was supposed to be history - the first woman to ever compete in a regional NFL scouting combine. But after an embarrassing tryout that saw 28-year-old Lauren Silberman squib just two kicks less than 20 yards, a lot of people are blasting the apparent publicity stunt as an insult to all women.14 years ago
Apple fans still ordering thousands of Starbucks lattes thanks to Steve Jobs call
It's been six years since Steve Jobs made the first public call on Apple's original iPhone. And the impact of that groundbreaking moment during the unveiling at the history making unveiling event for the device continues to be felt by the San Francisco Starbucks and barista on the other end of his prank order for thousands of lattes.14 years ago
Seattle police investigating worker abuse at city affordable housing projects
The Seattle Police Department has launched a criminal investigation into accusations city contractors illegally underpaid and mistreated workers at affordable housing construction projects that have received City funding.14 years ago
Seattle’s Hey Marseilles make a great album and even better video
After more than four long years since their stellar debut album "To Travels and Trunks," Seattle's Hey Marseilles are finally back with their highly anticipated sophomore effort. And after giving "Lines We Trace" a spin this week, I can tell you the wait was well worth it.14 years ago
Remembering Seattle’s ‘Great Ravenna Sinkhole’
A sinkhole that swallowed a Florida man is sparking memories of a massive sinkhole that opened up in a north Seattle neighborhood decades ago.14 years ago
Sacramento investor submits official offer to keep Kings
The Seattle vs. Sacramento showdown is set. The NBA received an official offer Friday from 24 Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov and billionaire Ron Burkle to buy the Sacramento Kings and keep the team from moving to Seattle.14 years ago
Critics blast Supreme Court tax ruling as political power play
Critics are blasting the the Washington Supreme Court justices who struck down an initiative requiring a two-thirds vote to pass a tax increase Thursday, arguing it was political rather than judicial decision.14 years ago
Seattle mayor vs. city attorney: ‘Who’s really in charge?’
While he won't call it an outright power grab, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn says he and City Attorney Pete Holmes have a fundamental disagreement about who's really in charge.14 years ago
‘Runaway Guide’ creator says don’t blame him for Sequim runaway
The creator of a travel blog called "The Runaway Guide" insists he's not to blame for a Sequim teen who ran away from home, but did try to help him when he heard about it.14 years ago
Seattle police arrest knife-wielding robber possibly linked to other North Seattle thefts
A robber armed with a knife is under arrest after he stole a woman's purse in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood, and police are now investigating whether he's responsible for a string of similar robberies in several nearby North Seattle neighborhoods.14 years ago
WSDOT admits major mistakes and costly repairs for 520 pontoon fix
Washington State Department of Transportation officials admitted Tuesday a number of mistakes were made in the construction of pontoons for the new 520 bridge, and it'll cost at least tens of millions to fix them.14 years ago
You could still be on the hook for 520 toll bills for a car you’ve sold
KIRO Radio's Luke Burbank is in trouble with the state for unpaid tolls on 520. But unlike many of his other unpaid bills, for once it's not his fault (well, not entirely.)14 years ago
