Facebook unveils new way to take deep dive through friends’ data
Imagine trying to find Mexican restaurants in Seattle your vegetarian Facebook friends who speak Spanish have been to in just the last two months. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled a new search engine specifically for Facebook he says will let you do just that.14 years ago
Military suicide rate among U.S. troops outnumbers combat deaths
The suicide rate among U.S. troops continues to climb, despite a sharp drop in combat activity. And some experts fear the problem will grow even worse this year.14 years ago
Seattle cops bust burglar with guns, body armor, fake badge and more
Seattle Police say they're trying to figure out why a wanted felon had a car full of guns, body armor, a fake badge, a bunch of cash, and drugs stuffed in his underwear.14 years ago
Portland beckons with quirky culinary treats, one-of-a-kind characters
When Let's Eat co-host Providence Cicero goes in search of a little culinary diversion, she often heads south to Portland. And her first call is to Karen Brooks, the longtime Portland food critic who chronicles the city's rise to national restaurant prominence in the new book "The Mighty Gastropolis."14 years ago
Popular NBC show’s abortion episode draws outrage, praise
With the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling Roe v. Wade ruling approaching next week, the issue is heating up as conservatives blast a popular NBC show accused of "pro-abortion propaganda."14 years ago
Legislature opens amidst billion dollar budget hole, Senate coup
Despite plenty of talk about a new spirit of bipartisanship in Olympia, the Washington State Legislature opens its new session Monday facing a sharply divided Senate that has many Republicans and Democrats already at odds.14 years ago
New reports say Sacramento Kings on ‘clear path’ to Seattle
The latest reports in the ongoing saga of the Sacramento Kings potential move to Seattle say the owners have no interest in selling to anyone who wants to keep the team in California.14 years ago
Elvis impersonators bring a hunk of burnin’ love to EMP for annual Seattle Invitationals
He's been dead for decades. But the King clearly lives on in the hearts of dozens of Elvis impersonators who'll converge Saturday night on EMP for the 16th annual Seattle Invitationals, the search for the best amateur Elvis around town.14 years ago
Missing Kent girl reunited with mother after Amber Alert
An amber alert that was in Kent after an 8-year-old girl was taken during a domestic dispute Wednesday morning is over.14 years ago
Keep the power flowing with a good generator
It's inevitable. At some point this winter a strong storm will knock the power out. And the experts say whether you just need a few lights or to keep your entire business going, a generator is well worth the investment.14 years ago
Boeing makes new contract offer in SPEAA dispute
Boeing says it has made a new contract offer in an effort to end the stalemate with engineers and technical employees.14 years ago
Sacramento Kings owners’ past raises doubts about dealings for Seattle NBA team
Now that the giddiness of reports a deal was done to sell the NBA's Sacramento Kings to a Seattle group has worn off, we're left with a much starker reality: the guys that own the team are completely undependable and unpredictable.14 years ago
Sacramento NBA owners reportedly set to sell to Seattle group
It looks like the NBA could be on the way back to Seattle. A new report says the owners of the Sacramento Kings are finalizing an agreement to sell the Sacramento Kings to the investment group led by Chris Hansen and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Twitter Wednesday morning.14 years ago
Washington Lottery cashes in on Seahawks mania
The Washington State Lottery expects upwards of one thousand Seahawks fans to converge on the Southcenter Mall Wednesday for a shot at tickets to Sunday's NFL playoff game in Atlanta.14 years ago
Another mudslide brings avalanche of calls to kill Sounder north train service
In the wake of more mudslide spawned cancellations, a growing chorus of critics is calling for Sound Transit to permanently scrub Sounder north line train service.14 years ago
Drug-crazed father kidnaps, shoots mother of child
A Tacoma man faces multiple charges for allegedly kidnapping and shooting the mother of his child during a long-term drug binge.14 years ago
Flu kills three more in Snohomish County
The death toll from this season's influenza outbreak has climbed to six in our state after the Snohomish Health District reported three people died last month in Snohomish County.14 years ago
Online dating trap helps recover stolen iPhone
When Nadav Nirenberg left his iPhone in a cab on New Year's Eve, he figured he'd seen the last of it. Little did he know the thief would go looking for love in all the wrong places, and lead to a reunion between the 27-year-old Brooklyn musician and his beloved device thanks to a little ingenuity, $20 and a hammer.14 years ago
Unique gym only allows overweight members
While many people have joined gyms the past week as part of their new year's resolutions, a new chain is offering a unique twist: members must be at least 50 pounds overweight.14 years ago
Congressman Adam Smith blasts both parties and president for failing to find fiscal fix
With a new government fiscal crisis looming, Washington Congressman Adam Smith is critical of both parties for failing to face realities.14 years ago
Microsoft blogger talks the stuff of geek dreams
As a long time geek, Steve Clayton has his dream job. The Microsoft blogger talks to GeekWire's Todd Bishop and John Cook about his fun gig.14 years ago
Boys and their toys: Monster trucker lives childhood dream
It would be tempting to tell Roger Stidell to grow up and stop playing with toys. But when his toy is a 10,000 pound monster truck, you probably don't want to make him mad.14 years ago
Murder charge filed in Bellevue Square shooting; accused killer still on run
Prosecutors have filed a second degree murder charge against the 19-year-old fugitive accused of the shooting death of another man at a Bellevue Square nightclub.14 years ago
