Dori: 9/11 memorial wrong for Puyallup Fair
On this 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, KIRO's Dori Monson is questioning whether a memorial to the attacks on display at the Puyallup Fair is appropriate.14 years ago
Dori: Chris Hansen must have NBA team in back pocket
Despite repeated denials, Dori Monson is convinced hedge fund manager Chris Hansen already has a deal in place to bring an NBA team to Seattle. “If I were a gambling man, I would bet any amount of money he already has a deal for a team that was contingent on this arena deal,” says Monson. […]14 years ago
No comment from Kings owners on Seattle arena deal
Now that investor Chris Hansen has reached a tentative agreement with the Seattle City Council on an arena deal, the big question now is which NBA team is a target for relocation.14 years ago
Children’s group backs pot legalization
A prominent Seattle-based social services group is the latest to support a ballot measure legalizing marijuana in Washington.14 years ago
NFL player’s support for gay marriage goes viral
When Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe wrote a pointed response to an anti-gay marriage Maryland state lawmaker, he had no idea he would get the reaction that's followed.14 years ago
Why your couch could be killing you
Most couches are built with foam doused in fire retardant chemicals to keep them from bursting out in flames. But the chemicals themselves are a much bigger danger, according to a leading scientist.14 years ago
Should Sounders fan be forced to sit down?
Many Sounders fans are known for standing up during an entire game. Clearly not everyone got the memo. A video of an angry spectator trying to shout a guy into sitting down is going viral. In the video posted on YouTube, the standing fan defends his actions, insisting it is a tradition stadium-wide. So who’s […]14 years ago
Microsoft launches holiday pop-up stores
Microsoft plans to expand its reach during the holidays by opening dozens of pop-up stores around North America during the holidays.14 years ago
Emoticons turn 30 :-)
Professor Scott Fahlman is credited with creating the first emoticon 🙂 (AP Photo/file) It’s been 30 years since a college professor first typed a colon and parentheses, making the world’s first computer smiley face. Professor Scott Fahlman of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh sent an email with a sideways smiley face at 11:44 a.m. He […]14 years ago
WSDOT to use speed camera on Snoqualmie Pass
The Washington State Department of Transportation will soon enlist an automated camera to catch construction zone speeders on Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass.14 years ago
Toys ‘R’ Us to challenge Amazon, Microsoft with its own tablet
Amazon and Microsoft have a new rival in the tablet fight, Toys "R" Us.14 years ago
Paul Ryan campaigns in Seattle area
Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan will be in town Monday to raise money for the GOP ticket.14 years ago
Keys to staging your home for sale
When it comes to getting your house ready to sell, there's no shortage of opinions and so-called experts, but some of the best tips are the simplest ones.14 years ago
John Curley: Delayed criminal background check plan bad for business
Business owners in Seattle could soon be prohibited from running criminal background checks on prospective new hires before giving them an interview.14 years ago
Surely you can’t be serious – ‘Airplane’ named funniest film of all time
A new survey says the comedy Airplane is the funniest of all time (AP Photo/file) “Surely you can’t be serious. I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.” If that iconic line from the classic comedy “Airplane” makes you laugh, you’re not alone. A new study says the film is the funniest ever. The survey […]14 years ago
Listen: Could ugly fish be cause of West Seattle hum?
The mysterious humming sound keeping some West Seattle residents awake could be coming from a fish, according to some University of Washington experts.14 years ago
Why organic study misses the mark
A recent study finding minimal health benefits from eating organic continues to draw criticism, as many argue it misses the mark.14 years ago
Let’s Eat: Green Leaf is great Vietnamese
Let's Eat co-host Terry Jaymes loves a lot of different cuisines, but he admits that when it comes to Vietnamese food, it's all Greek to him.14 years ago
Microsoft duels Google in search challenge
Microsoft is challenging rival Google to a head-to-head test of the company's search engines in a bid to boost Bing.14 years ago
One person killed in crash at JBLM gate
One person is dead after crashing their car into an unused guard shack at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.14 years ago
Too much? Mom potty trains kids in restaurant
Most parents are pretty tolerant when it comes to others struggles with their own kids. But a Utah mom who spotted another potty training her children in the middle of a restaurant says this case is just too much.14 years ago
Amazon unveils new Kindle Fire, other devices
Amazon is unveiling a new lineup of Kindle tablets and readers Thursday at a news conference in Santa Monica, Calif.14 years ago
Microsoft, Nokia try again with new phone
Microsoft and Nokia are taking another shot at the iPhone and Android, unveiling Wednesday the first phone to run Microsoft's new Windows Phone 8 operating system.14 years ago
