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Two men shot in downtown Seattle

Police say two men have been shot in downtown Seattle. The victims, a 25-year-old male in critical condition and a 16-year-old in serious condition, have been transported to Harborview Medical Center.
12 years ago

Calories on the menu: Why do you still eat things that are bad for you?

A recent study indicates that more people are observing calorie information posted at restaurants in King County after the labels were made mandatory. But are people making better choices?
12 years ago

Seahawks fan: Catching Kearse ball worth it despite negative press

The Seahawks fan that came away with the football Jermaine Kearse caught in the game-winning play says catching the ball was worth more to him than the negative press that's followed.
12 years ago

President Obama’s best State of the Union moment

Because the State of the Union address is so rehearsed, KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney's favorite moment was when President Obama strayed from the script.
12 years ago

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant gives Socialist response to State of the Union address

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant gave a Socialist response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday.
12 years ago

Deputies in Lynnwood arrest suspect wanted for stabbing of 2

Deputies have located and arrested a man who they believed stabbed two people in Lynnwood Wednesday morning.
12 years ago

Alleged Seattle cop killer’s outbursts punctuate opening of trial

Prosecutors painted a picture of a cold, calculating murderer while defense portrayed a delusional, bullied victim as the trial of accused Seattle cop killer Christopher Monfort got underway Tuesday.
12 years ago

What would you give up for a Super Bowl ticket?

Thousands of Seahawks fans are willing to give up a lot of dough to support the team at the Super Bowl, but is there anything you'd trade for tickets to the game?
12 years ago

Is God leaning in direction of Seahawks’ Russell Wilson?

Anyone playing close attention to Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson's tweets may have noticed an ongoing exchange with a pastor from Atlanta, Georgia.
12 years ago

Packers’ fans tweets start off gloating, end in despair

There's no denying we all thought the NFC Championship game would end much differently than it did. You can see it in tweets from Green Bay fans.
12 years ago

Listen: Raw emotion in Seahawks game-winning radio call

It was all shrieks and some swears as Seahawks players were approached for interviews following a sensational victory.
12 years ago

Seahawks, Seattle celebrate sensational NFC Championship win

Take a look at how Seattle Seahawks fans are reacting to the amazing NFC Championship win.
12 years ago

Windy, wet weather causes power outages and flooding

A windstorm left more than 65,000 people without power on Sunday morning throughout Western Washington.
12 years ago

Don’t wait until you’re dead to hear all the nice things people have to say about you

People have the nicest things to say about when you die, but the deceased miss out on the kind messages. But a new startup called Tribute Co. is offering the opportunity for people to voice these feelings of love and admiration before we go.
12 years ago

Wrong-way driver killed in collision on highway near Bothell

The Washington State Patrol says a 38-year-old Kirkland woman was killed when she drove the wrong way on Highway 522 near Bothell and collided head-on with another vehicle.
12 years ago

Clipped toenails, grippy socks among Seahawks scoring secrets

How do you become the Seahawks top scorer? The recipe from one Steven Hauschka includes grippy socks, toe exercises and keeping your toenails trimmed.
12 years ago

What Green Bay, Seattle fans are saying about each other

Seattle and Green Bay fans are comparing and making fun of each other this week, but the only big difference is the Seahawks will beat the Packers in Sunday's Championship game.
12 years ago

Why doesn’t Amazon, Hollywood seem to bat an eye at allegations against Woody Allen?

Seattle's own Amazon.com has signed a deal with Woody Allen to create a television series. While Allen has had a remarkable career and is an Oscar-winning filmmaker, some question why companies like Amazon are eager affiliate with him, considering accusations made against him in the past.
12 years ago

State Supreme Court overturns conviction for getaway driver in murder of four Lakewood officers

The Washington State Supreme court has overturned the conviction of Darcus Allen, the getaway driver in the murder of four Lakewood police officers.
12 years ago

‘Fail Mary’ ref suffering from PTSD tells others not to be ashamed

A controversial decision in a game between Green Bay and the Seahawks two years ago will likely be on the lips of commentators this weekend, but its impact never left the mind of the ref who made the infamous "Fail Mary" call.
12 years ago

Semi-truck collision on I-5 at Tacoma Dome slows morning commute

All lanes of northbound Interstate 5 at the Tacoma Dome have been cleared following a collision involving a semi-truck.
12 years ago

Is it OK to sell T-shirts featuring Kurt Cobain’s suicide note?

A seller on Etsy apparently thought Kurt Cobain's suicide note might make for a good T-shirt design, but critics argued otherwise.
12 years ago

What does an avalanche watch, warning and special advisory mean?

The U.S. Forest Service Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) produces daily avalanche forecasts for 10 mountain forecast zones across Washington and north Oregon during the winter season. The forecasts are created by analyzing snow observations from across the area combined with computer weather prediction guidance.
12 years ago

Rantz: Seattle rapper Macklemore embarrassing on Sesame Street

Seattle rapper Macklemore gave his hit song "Thrift Shop" a little twist for a performance on Sesame Street.
12 years ago