2012 one of wettest on record in Western Washington
Remember that long stretch of dry weather that nearly broke a record this summer? It would be easy to forget as meteorologists tally the totals on what's turned out to be a wetter than normal year.14 years ago
Some Seattle Sounds favorites of 2012
The Seattle Sounds crew takes a final look back at some of our favorite albums of 2012 you might have missed.14 years ago
Tacoma non-profit helping kids go from the streets to honor student
Jonathon Jackson didn't have much hope as a teen growing up in Tillicum just outside the gates of Fort Lewis in Pierce County. It's understandable, given all the gang activity, drugs, prostitution and violence that was his world. But a single poster helped change all that.14 years ago
UW, Western make the grade on list of best college values
Despite complaints about the rising costs of attending college in Washington, Kiplinger Personal Finance has named both the University of Washington and Western Washington University among the top 100 values in public universities.14 years ago
Mason, Sophia top Washington baby names
A lot of day cares and pre-schools in our state better brace for a bunch of kids named Mason and Sophia, the most popular names for babies in 2011.14 years ago
Flu kills three in Washington state
The Washington State Health Department reports influenza has killed the first three people of the flu season, but they likely won't be the last.14 years ago
You’ve got that new tech toy, now what?
A lot of people were thrilled to find a new tablet or smartphone under the tree. But now that they've played with them for a few days, they're wondering how to get the most out of their new devices.14 years ago
Date Night Dining Awards
Eric and Diana Denson love to eat out around Seattle, but the couple realized they were stuck in a rut of going to the same tried and true places over and over again on their regularly planned date night. Then, inspiration struck.14 years ago
Officials say PSE should have detected leak that caused North Seattle home explosion
A new report from state investigators says Puget Sound Energy should have detected a gas leak that led to a home explosion in North Seattle's Pinehurst neighborhood in September 2011.14 years ago
For love and money: how credit scores have become a big part of dating
When it comes to dating these days, a good credit score can be as important as actual attraction.14 years ago
Seattle reporter shares his Christmas in Newtown
Seattle PI.com reporter Casey McNerthney shares his experience of giving up Christmas to cover the Ct. shooting tragedy so others can be with their own families.14 years ago
2 killed, 4 injured when tree falls on SUV near Stevens Pass
Two people were killed and four others injured when a tree fell onto their Chevy Suburban on Eastbound Highway 2 about 21 miles west of Leavenworth near Stevens Pass, the Washington State Patrol reports.14 years ago
Will Newtown shooting help us all reconnect?
A noted author and researcher tells Seattle's Morning News our growing reliance on technology has actually isolated us from each other, but the Newtown shooting is a chance to reconnect.14 years ago
Kitsap schools get extra police presence for Newtown one-week anniversary
The Kitsap County Sheriff's Department plans to beef up its presence in local school districts Friday to ensure safety on the one-week anniversary of the Newtown, Conn. school shootings and the predicted end of the world.14 years ago
An amazing act of friendship helps blind girl drive
When Ali Steenis mentioned she dreams of driving, her friends didn't give it much thought until a series of seemingly random events came together to spark an amazing act of friendship that helped the blind teen get behind the wheel.14 years ago
Government debates allowing super virus development at risk of outbreak
In the movie Contagion, a deadly virus created by researchers gets out of the lab and kills millions. Fears of the same thing happening in real life prompted a moratorium on real life tests with the deadly H1N1 virus that caused a worldwide pandemic. Now, the government is debating whether the benefits are worth the risk.14 years ago
No lumps of coal: Listen to our merriest Christmas music
If you've worn out that Charlie Brown Christmas album or had enough of the Beach Boys singing Jingle Bell Rock, Santa's little helpers (well, actually Seattle Weekly music editor Chris Kornelis and me) have dug into our stockings for some of our favorites new and old to put a little different spin on the season in this week's special holiday edition of Seattle Sounds.14 years ago
Easy Bake ovens aren’t just for girls anymore
Talk about cooking up some change. A teen girl has convinced Hasbro to releease a gender neutral model of its Easy Bake oven for boys.14 years ago
State Patrol warns of Amber Alert scam
If you get a call from someone claiming to be raising money to support "Amber Alerts," it's a scam.14 years ago
Instagram changes spark uproar with millions of users
Like many other teens and pre-teens, Chris Pothering's three kids live on the photo sharing social networking site Instagram. So the Seattle attorney isn't looking forward to telling them she's going to make them shut down their accounts over privacy concerns.14 years ago
John Curley shares his unconventional on-air dyslexia workaround
For years, KIRO Radio's John Curley tried hard to keep people from knowing he has dyslexia. It's a secret that almost scuttled his early broadcast career as it was just getting started.14 years ago
Kirkland pop star trying to change the world 99 cents at a time
Jordan Riley isn't your normal pop star. Rather than singing about chicks and partying, he's using his music to change the world. And hopes to do it 99 cents at a time.14 years ago
Man busted in Seattle for flashing kids waiting to see Santa
A 45-year-old man is definitely on the naughty list after exposing himself to some kids waiting in line to see Santa at a downtown Seattle store.14 years ago
