Fashion fears delaying back-to-school shopping
The National Retail Federation said less than 10 percent of families have completed their back-to-school shopping, the lowest figure in four years.14 years ago
Medved: The networks owe us more convention coverage
Michael Medved argues the networks owe the public more convention coverage14 years ago
Update: Olympia School District defends coach firing
The Olympia School District is defending its decision to fire a high school basketball coach after a hazing incident at a summer camp. In a story we first reported last week, the district relieved long time Capital High coach Doug Galloway of his duties after learning several senior players were “hazing” several freshman players by […]14 years ago
Dori: ‘Red flags’ in Jay Inslee tax returns
Ever since Democrat Jay Inslee released his tax returns, Dori Monson has been digging into the numbers. And he says the returns from the gubernatorial hopeful raise some serious "red flags" about Inslee's fiscal management.14 years ago
How long would you want to live?
With life expectancy continuing to climb, a new report is raising the age-old question: How long would you want to live? With life expectancy continuing to climb, a new report is raising the age-old question: How long would you want to live? The conversation on Monday’s Ross and Burbank stemmed from a story in The […]14 years ago
Microsoft pumping cash into campaign coffers
Microsoft continues to be a major political player with the company's workers already spending more than they did in the entire 2008 cycle.14 years ago
Apple ruling could be good news for Microsoft
Analysts say Microsoft could be a winner thanks to a landmark patent win for Apple's iPhone.14 years ago
Seattle to shut down ‘brain’ next weekend
If you want to pay a parking ticket or renew your pet license in Seattle next weekend, don't bother trying. The city is giving its "brain" the weekend off.14 years ago
Seattle most expensive Labor Day destination
A new survey finds Seattle has the most expensive hotel rooms nationwide for the upcoming Labor Day weekend.14 years ago
Jaymes McFarland LIVE in studio
While Seattle is known for all sorts of music, pop doesn’t usually come to mind. But the city is quietly turning out a group of songwriters starting to make their mark on the mainstream. Among them is Seattle-native Jaymes McFarland. The guitarist recently moved to Southern California to write songs for other artists on Atlantic […]14 years ago
Choosing sides in the Lance Armstrong debate
The evidence is damning, but is Lance Armstrong really that much worse than all his competitors? (AP file) There’s plenty of fallout from the decision by the U.S. Anti-Doping agency to ban Lance Armstrong for life and strip him of all seven of his Tour de France titles. But is he really that bad? That […]14 years ago
John Curley supports idea to fund education of illegal immigrants
A new survey finds 40% of Americans now favor funding education for illegal immigrants, including KIRO's John Curley.14 years ago
Former Mariners pitcher meets people who saved his life
Former Mariners pitcher Bill Krueger credits quick action by local sports club staff with saving his life.14 years ago
Shooting begins on new comedy with Almost Live cast
Production has begun on a new Seattle-based sketch comedy show featuring cast members from the iconic program "Almost Live!"14 years ago
Feds warn pot shops to move away from schools
Nearly two dozen local marijuana dispensaries are getting an unwanted warning from the DEA: get away from schools or else.14 years ago
Dave and Luke’s field of dreams
Dave and Luke remember their own fields of dreams as they broadcast live from Safeco Field (ap file) He’s known for a lot of things from his love of Gilbert and Sullivan to space, but few know Dave Ross was an aspiring baseball player and ballpark builder as a youngster in upstate New York. As […]14 years ago
New study finds more kids are getting high at school
With students heading back to high school, a troubling new study finds nearly 9 out of 10 know someone who drinks, uses drugs or smokes during the school day.14 years ago
Seattle cartoonist raises nearly $1 million to honor ‘greatest geek’
The creator of The Oatmeal has led a successful effort to raise nearly $900,000 for a museum honoring inventor Nikola Tesla.14 years ago
Villain launches petition to ban self-proclaimed ‘superheroes’
It's not exactly Superman versus Lex Luther, but self-proclaimed Seattle super-villain Rex Velvet is stepping up his rivalry with so-called superheroes like Phoenix Jones.14 years ago
T-Mobile brings back unlimited data
While major carriers have begun capping data use, Bellevue-based T-Mobile says it's bringing back unlimited data plans to better compete with AT&T and Verizon.14 years ago
Cheryl Chow calls life in closet a ‘waste’
Longtime Seattle leader Cheryl Chow calls 60 years in the closet "a waste", urges others to come out.14 years ago
TMZ turns down Tony Scott suicide video, would you?
Traffic rolls over the the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the San Pedro section of Los Angeles where director Tony Scott jumped Sunday. (AP Photo) When Hollywood director Tony Scott jumped from a Southern California bridge to his death this week, someone on a nearby tour boat caught it on camera. TMZ reports it was offered […]14 years ago
First Tee opens doors for young golfers
The First Tee of Greater Seattle uses golf to teach young people about life.14 years ago
