Ex-pat Posies co-founder Ken Stringfellow returns to Seattle a very different man, musician
Ken Stringfellow's been around the block a few times, not to mention around the world. And the Bellingham native known for his stints in seminal Seattle power pop band The Posies, REM and Big Star has put it all together in a diverse musical stew that showcases all of his influences for his latest album "Danzig in the Moonlight."14 years ago
Seattle musicians band together to back arena deal
A number of Seattle's biggest names in music have banded together in support of a new arena in SoDo.14 years ago
Mariners fan fest to offer zip line, look at Safeco Field construction progress
We're still getting over the Seahawks playoff loss, but baseball is just around the corner. And Mariners fans have a chance to see the progress of major renovations, fly over the field on a zip line and meet some of their favorite players over the weekend at the team's annual FanFest.14 years ago
Batman calls Seattle youngster battling cancer
Actor Christian Bale has gotten plenty of negative publicity for his sometimes bad behavior. But the Dark Knight Rises star proved once again he has a heart of gold after making a special phone call to an eight-year-old cancer patient at Seattle Children's Hospital.14 years ago
NTSB says no cause found yet for Boeing 787 battery fire
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says the fire onboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Boston is unprecedented, and investigators are trying to determine why it happened despite so many safeguards built into the system.14 years ago
More twists, potential roadblocks emerge in Sacramento Kings saga
A minority owner of the Sacramento Kings insisted they have first right of refusal to buy the team, while Oracle founder and billionaire Larry Ellison is reportedly now in the mix to help keep the Kings in Sacramento in the latest developments in the ongoing saga.14 years ago
Rain’s return ends nearly record dry spell
The return of rain to the Seattle area Wednesday is the first in nearly two weeks, ending one of the driest January stretches on record.14 years ago
Kenny G blows back into Seattle for special shows
Even as a young sax player growing up in Seattle, it was pretty clear there was something special about Kenneth Gorelick. And although the guy we know and love as Kenny G has long since left his hometown for the bright lights of Los Angeles, his heart remains in the Northwest.14 years ago
Car, bodies found in Snohomish River
Sheriff's deputies have pulled the bodies of a man and woman from a car discovered Wednesday submerged in the Snohomish River. They've believed to be a couple missing since January 8.14 years ago
Mom paying for school security officer sparks strong reactions
A Florida mother's willingness to pay for a school security officer out of her own pocket is sparking strong reactions about the idea, and why the government isn't spending more to ensure safety.14 years ago
Senate hearings likely for Boeing 787 battery problems
A top U.S. senator who oversees the nation's aviation system says hearings are likely to try and get to the bottom of the problems plaguing Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.14 years ago
Helium balloons blamed for Everett power outage
It doesn't happen often, but Snohomish County PUD says Mylar helium balloons are the cause of a brief power outage in Everett.14 years ago
Postal Service to deliver again with re-issue, tour
The rumors are true. The Postal Service will deliver again, as Sub Pop announced Tuesday the reunion of Ben Gibbard's beloved duo with songwriter Jimmy Tamborello.14 years ago
Sacramento mayor vows major player to join last ditch effort to keep Kings
It doesn't sound like enough to undermine a deal to sell the Sacramento Kings to a Seattle investment group, but Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson said Tuesday he expects to announce a major equity partner by the end of the week to help keep the Kings in Sacramento.14 years ago
Rat City Rollergirls seek legitimacy while maintaining unique identity
They're one of Seattle's top drawing sporting events, attracting thousands of hard core fans to Key Arena. And as the Rat City Rollergirls enter their 9th season, the popular roller derby league is at a crossroads as it tries to break into the mainstream as a sport while still maintaining its unique identity.14 years ago
New KIRO Radio Show: It’s Raining Cats and Dogs
Longtime Seattle radio personality Shawn Stewart is bringing her love of all things four-legged to the air with the new show "It's Raining Cats and Dogs" debuting Sunday at 1pm on KIRO Radio.14 years ago
Ordinary to extraordinary: BBQ, nachos and corned beef
Every week on Seattle Kitchen, Tom and Thierry offer their simple, helpful tips to turn the ordinary into something special. This week, they take on barbequed chicken, nachos and corned beef.14 years ago
Seattle singer riding success of ‘Same Love’ in solo career
While Seattle's Macklemore has drawn national attention with his same-sex marriage anthem "Same Love," it's the female singer on the song who shines brightest on the moving track. And since the song hit it big, life hasn't been the same for a formerly little known Capitol Hill poet, songwriter and bartender.14 years ago
Psychiatrist Congressman Jim McDermott faces ethical dilemma in gun debate
President Obama's proposal to require mental health professionals report when they think a patient poses a shooting threat is raising a difficult ethical dilemma.14 years ago
Sacramento insider confident city will keep Kings
It's been a week since the first reports surfaced the owners of the Sacramento Kings were selling to investor Chris Hansen and moving to Seattle. But after numerous conflicting reports, it's looking more likely the Kings aren't going anywhere, at least for the near future.14 years ago
Suspicious barrels prompt South Lake Union hazmat response
Streets have reopened in South Lake Union after the Seattle Fire Department closed off an area along Westlake Avenue North discovery of two suspicious 55-gallon drums Wednesday afternoon.14 years ago
Despite the hype, numbers show little NBA interest in Seattle
KIRO Radio's Luke Burbank is among the hard core basketball fans who can't wait for the NBA to return to Seattle. But even though there's been plenty of excitement the past week as word of a potential sale of the Sacramento Kings swirled, some new research says the city might not be nearly as much of a basketball hotbed as rabid fans like Luke believe.14 years ago
Born This Way: Ron goes Gaga
When Ron's wife talked him into seeing Lady Gaga at the Tacoma Dome, he says his main goal was to avoid being the creepy middle aged guy around all the Little Monsters.14 years ago
