Mother questions Romney’s account of meeting former SEAL killed in Libya
The mother of a former Navy SEAL killed in the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya is criticizing Mitt Romney for using her son as a political "football" and is questioning Romney's account of his meeting with him.14 years ago
Health officials investigate Auburn school illness outbreak
The King County Health Department is investing an illness outbreak that's sent a number of kids home sick from an Auburn elementary.14 years ago
Seattle rapper Macklemore tops iTunes charts
Seattle-based rapper Macklemore has climbed to the top of the national charts, as his new album "The Heist" - made with producer Ryan Lewis - reached number one on iTunes Tuesday.14 years ago
Depressed? It could be all the sunshine
With our nearly non-stop run of sunny weather, plenty of people are complaining the sunshine is actually depressing. And studies say it's not just their imagination.14 years ago
Arena deal heads for final approval
A new Seattle arena is one step closer to reality after a King County Council committee vote Tuesday to approve an agreement with developer Chris Hansen.14 years ago
Sesame Street to Obama: Leave Big Bird out of ad
Sesame Street is asking President Obama's campaign to stop running a new attack ad featuring Big Bird.14 years ago
Two men charged with prostituting teen on Backpage.com
Two men have pleaded not guilty to charges they prostituted a 16-year-old girl they advertised on Backpage.com and raped a woman who refused to work for them.14 years ago
Is it corporal punishment to make a kid run laps?
When high school athletes do something wrong, it's not uncommon for coaches to make them run laps as punishment. But the age-old practice is on the way out, at least in Iowa where there's a big debate about whether it's actually corporal punishment.14 years ago
NBA commissioner hopeful for new Seattle team
NBA Commissioner David Stern is sounding an upbeat note about Seattle's chances to land a franchise.14 years ago
Last day to register online to vote
If haven't registered to vote, today-Monday October 8-is your last chance to register online in time to cast your ballot in the Nov. 6 general election.14 years ago
Water beads: the new way to booze?
We don't know if it's a trend yet, but there's some potentially troubling news on the teen excessive drinking front. Luke's getting word from his daughter at Western Washington University some students (not her) are turning to liquid absorbing "water beads" to quickly ingest copious amounts of booze.14 years ago
Luke Burbank is a power pig
At Luke Burbank's house, the lights are always on even when he's not home. So it shouldn't come as much of a surprise Seattle City Light has sent him a "scarlet lettter" of sorts for being a power pig.14 years ago
Boeing proposes gas cloud to get rid of space junk
Boeing has filed a patent for a way to get rid of space debris with a cloud of gas.14 years ago
Experts call for end to tackle football for kids
With concussions on the rise, some experts say it's time to change the rules when it comes to kids and contact sports.14 years ago
Protesters plan Seattle anti-Columbus Day rally, march
Hundreds are expected to gather Monday at Seattle's Westlake Park for an annual Columbus Day protest.14 years ago
Beth Ditto: Turning coal to diamonds on stage and the runway
When Beth Ditto and Gossip roll into Seattle next week to play the Showbox, it'll bring back plenty of fond memories for the plus-sized diva who's become an icon of sorts in pop music and fashion.14 years ago
Luke: Layaway represents best elements of consumer culture
The holiday rush has started early this year as more shoppers turn to layaway to buy things they otherwise couldn't afford.14 years ago
No charges to be filed against Pacific mayor, police officers
There've been plenty of complaints about the mayor of Pacific and the city's police department, but there'll be no criminal charges following investigations by the King County Sheriff's Office and State Patrol, according to the Sheriff's Department.14 years ago
Conservatives “jubilant” about Romney’s performance
While he insists he's not gloating, conservative author and talk-show host Michael Medved says he's "jubilant" about Mitt Romney's performance in the first presidential debate.14 years ago
School district proposes trash can cameras to catch kids tossing veggies
In news that's surprising to probably no one, kids in at least one Florida school district aren't eating their fruits and vegetables. But what is surprising is the Lake County School Board is considering installing cameras in cafeteria trash cans to keep track of what's being tossed.14 years ago
Win tickets to see Beth Ditto and Gossip at the Showbox
From Olympia punk to fashion diva, it's been an amazing rise for Beth Ditto.14 years ago
Heart nominated again for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
After getting left out in their first try, Seattle-based Heart is again nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.14 years ago
Author chronicles the rebirth of the American auto industry
The resurgence of the American auto industry is one of the few feel good economic story's of the recent years. And in an interview with KIRO Radio's Bill Radke, the author of a recent book about Detroit's comeback says former Boeing commercial president Alan Mulally is the shining star.14 years ago
