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Grilling secrets from Seattle Kitchen

The Seattle Kitchen staff decided there was really only one cooking technique appropriate for the holiday weekend.
13 years ago

A reading of the Declaration of Independence featuring John Curley

During the summer of 2003, Seattle hosted a small touring exhibit featuring an original copy of the Declaration of Independence.
13 years ago

Know before you go: Holiday weekend travel

Holiday traffic congestion is expected to be heavy and if you haven't gotten on the road already, you can expect long back-ups heading out of town.
13 years ago

Singing in the sun: Listeners sing their favorite summer driving songs live on-air

As the temperature rises and we're all enjoying a holiday weekend, it's time to put the top down and enjoy some great summer jams.
13 years ago

Seattle bar owner speaks out amidst minimum wage boycott

The Liberty Bar in Seattle faced protesters on Tuesday for their support of a group trying to file a referendum to send the minimum wage issue to voters.
13 years ago

5 attacks in a week reported at Golden Gardens in Seattle

One of Seattle's most popular summertime hangouts has been the site of several attacks in the past week.
13 years ago

Why you might see more raccoons out on July 5th

If you feel like you've been seeing raccoons more often in your neighborhood, even out in the daylight recently, you could be at least part of the cause for these mammals on the move.
13 years ago

Detectives investigating death of 100-year-old man in SeaTac as homicide

"There is a story in the news today that just broke my heart," says KIRO Radio's Dori Monson. "A 100-year-old man has been found dead in SeaTac and homicide is expected. This is a guy who lived through World War I, World War II, all the history of the last 100 years and they think that homicide is what ended his 100 years on earth."
13 years ago

Red, White & Waffle House: Tips for showing your pride for Team USA

We hope you're showing your patriotic pride today: At 1 p.m. PST the United States will face Belgium in the World Cup. In this round, the winner will advance, and the loser will go home.
13 years ago

See Jane Fix: Seattle woman teaches others how to repair iPhones

We can send humans into outer space but we can't have phones that are shatter-proof. If you're like most Americans, you have a smart phone and you've splintered the screen during one unfortunate slip-of-the-hand.
13 years ago

Man arrested for DUI after driving 80 mph in downtown Seattle

A man was arrested after driving 80 mph, over sidewalks, and through bushes in downtown Seattle. The suspect turned onto S. Othello St and drove straight in front of an officer's vehicle.
13 years ago

One vice is not like the other: Why private liquor sales have stayed flat

You don't need it, but sometimes when you're in line to check out at the grocery store, you're tempted by the rows of candy bars just ahead of the register and you give in: You buy a candy bar. But it's just not the same with a bottle of booze.
13 years ago

Whale watch operators defend practices after NOAA study reveals impact of vessels

Whale watch operators are defending their practices following the release of a study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that looked at vessel impact on whales.
13 years ago

Trailer with camping gear, historic flags stolen from Redmond Boy Scouts

A Redmond Boy Scout Troop needs help finding their stolen trailer filled with camping gear and flags of a historic value.
13 years ago

Think a conference call with Asia is hard? Try communicating with your wife

Workplaces are increasingly multicultural, meaning there are diverse ideas about how to get things done, communicate, handle conflicts, work in teams and be respectful. But an expert on intercultural communication says one of the most obvious places to see cultural differences in how we interact might be in our own home.
13 years ago

Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco responds to media storm

A few weeks ago, many didn't know the name Jorge Carrasco. But after the Seattle City Council voted to approve a pay raise for the Seattle City Light CEO, who was already the city's highest paid employee, Carrasco became subject of back-to-back-to-back reports that weren't necessarily flattering.
13 years ago

Poll: Do you approve of the Washington Boater Education Card requirement?

As of now, all people under age 59 driving a boat in the state of Washington must have a Washington Boater Education Card.
13 years ago

Orting becomes a town divided but the leader of Compton’s Crew won’t back down

Four months after the shocking murder of Mike Compton, the town of Orting, Washington is divided. Immediately after the killing, his friend Chris Hopfauf started a citizen's patrol group. They call it "Compton's Crew," and they patrol the streets of Orting at all hours
13 years ago

Seahawks score big with 2014 ESPY nominations

As if winning the Super Bowl wasn't enough, the Seahawks are up for another trophy this year, nominated for more than one ESPY award.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the week: Washington Strawberries

When chef Thierry Rautureau shops for strawberries, he likes to let them ripen as much as possible.
13 years ago

Marshawn Lynch will bare it all in ESPN Magazine’s Body Issue

ESPN Magazine released its list of sports stars who will bare it all in the upcoming "Body Issue" and we'll be seeing a lot more of one Seahawk.
13 years ago

Compton’s Crew feels the backlash while patrolling Orting’s streets for criminals

In February, the murder of long-time Orting citizen Mike Compton shook the small town's sense of safety. What followed was a citizen uprising.
13 years ago

Drones create the ultimate Peeping Tom situation

Spying on the neighbors has reached a new level with the advent of personal drones outfitted with cameras.
13 years ago

Seattle’s most liberal zip code is more conservative than Huntsville, AL

The City of Seattle is often touted as a haven for liberals. Often considered one of the most LGBT friendly cities in the U.S. and the first major city to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, it feels liberal.
13 years ago