Legalized pot advocates launch $1 million campaign with non-using mom
Supporters of a new initiative to legalize marijuana launch a broadcast media blitz this week aimed at convincing voters they aren't a "free the weed, let's all get high" group.14 years ago
Former Husky becomes overnight sensation for Mars mission
Few people knew about Bobak Ferdowsi before Sunday night's highly watched landing of NASA's Mars Curiousity rover. Now, the University of Washington grad is an overnight star, thanks as much to his hair as his accomplishments.14 years ago
Horizon Air tops in on-time performance
Want to get to your destination on-time? Horizon Air is your best bet, according to a new report.14 years ago
Northwest ties to Hiroshima remembered on A-bomb anniversary
From Boeing to Hanford, the Northwest's ties to Hiroshima remain strong on the anniversary of the dropping of the first atomic bomb.14 years ago
Girls find their own voices at Seattle rock camp
For many aspiring musicians, a sold out show at Seattle's Crocodile Cafe is a career highlight. So imagine the thrill for a bunch of young ladies who'll make their debut Saturday at the iconic club.14 years ago
Report: DSHS could have done more in Powell case
An official review of the deaths of Charlie and Braden Powell praised the Department of Social and Health Services for their handling of the case.14 years ago
GOP urges election officials to pull Rick Steves PSA
The head of Washington's Republican Party is calling on King County election officials to pull a PSA featuring travel guru Rick Steves over his support for Jay Inslee and marijuana legalization14 years ago
Washington state parks facing funding crisis
With funding for Washington's state parks about to dry up, leaders are scrambling to come up with new ways to help the system survive.14 years ago
Interview: Octomom defends paying the bills anyway she can
Octomom Nadia Suleman is coming to town to promote her adult film and defends all she’s doing in an interview with Dori Monson. (AP image) When you’ve got 14 kids, you do whatever you can to take care of them all. In the case of Nadya Suleman, better known as Octomom, it’s been a non-stop […]14 years ago
Poker player hopes feds return big bankroll
Poker players are known for their patience. Professional player Lee Goldman, a Mercer Island native, has needed every bit of it after the Justice Department cracked down on the two largest poker websites, freezing him out of what he calls a "substantial six- figure sum."14 years ago
Ron and Don urge Waste Management drivers to cross the picket line
Ron and Don argue union drivers won’t win their battle with Waste Management (MyNorthwest.com image) There’s plenty of anger towards striking Waste Management recycling and garbage drivers and with the company planning to hire permanent replacements, Ron and Don are imploring the union drivers to go back to work before it’s too late. “I don’t […]14 years ago
Windows still barely a blip in phone market
New numbers show Microsoft is barely making a dent in the Smartphone market with Google's Android continuing to dominate.14 years ago
How not to cheat: Olympians tank games, get tossed
China’s Yu Yang, left, and Wang Xiaoli talk while playing against Jung Kyun-eun and Kim Ha-na, of South Korea, in a women’s doubles badminton match at the 2012 Summer Olympics. The players are among several tossed for throwing their match. (AP image) It’s not poppycock, it’s shuttlecock. The first big scandal of the Olympics has […]14 years ago
Tacoma gives pot growers room to grow
The Tacoma City Council has taken new steps to help regulate medical marijuana, giving growers guidance to help avoid legal problems14 years ago
Chris Hansen open to negotiate but won’t fix all Seattle’s traffic problems
Investor Chris Hansen says he's not surprised by a letter sent by the Seattle City Council calling for changes to a Seattle arena proposal. As long as the requests are fair, he's "willing to listen."14 years ago
Not much you can do about garbage woes
The trash is piling up, the raccoons are running amok, and Luke wants to know what he can do as the Waste Management strike goes on. Not much, according to intrepid trash hound and reporter Chris Sullivan.14 years ago
Microsoft puts Hotmail out to pasture
Microsoft is retiring its venerable Hotmail, replacing it with a new service called Outlook.com14 years ago
Arena debate: Whose job is worth more?
The proposed new Seattle arena is pitting unions against each other in the struggle for jobs. (AP image) Arena investor Chris Hansen joins the Brock and Salk Show today at 10 a.m. Stream 710 ESPN Live. While the King County Council has signed off a new Seattle arena and the Seattle City Council continues negotiations, […]14 years ago
Waste Management strike spreads north; no pickups again Tuesday
Waste Management drivers have extended their strike into Skagit County as pickups were cancelled again Tuesday across the Seattle area.14 years ago
Neighbors up in arms over private group homes for mentally ill, addicts
Neighbors in Normandy Park accuse a California company of pulling a fast one when they opened a series of group homes for the mentally ill and addicts.14 years ago
New Seattle effort underway to curb outrageous towing fees
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and City Councilman Nick Licata have teamed up to propose a new measure limiting exorbitant towing fees.14 years ago
Foul or fair? Kid sells souvenir gift at game
Was it wrong for a kid given a foul ball to turn around and sell it? (AP photo) For many, getting a foul ball is a priceless memento. But that wasn’t enough to keep a kid from selling one for $100 at a recent baseball game in San Francisco, after another fan gave it to […]14 years ago
Bikes club urges walkers to ‘take your ear buds out’
Seattle's largest bike group is launching a new campaign to get walkers on the Burke Gilman trail to stop listening to music in hopes of avoid confrontations and crashes14 years ago
