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Mariners’ Robinson Cano heads back to New York, appears on ‘Tonight Show’

Robinson Cano is returning to New York for the first time since he since signing his $240 million, 10-year contract with Seattle in the offseason.
13 years ago

Woman searching for birth mother on Facebook grateful for support

Two Sundays from now, it will be Mother's Day. A woman in Olympia is hoping she'll be able to celebrate it by settling a 33-year-old mystery.
13 years ago

Kshama Sawant on the problem with tip credit towards $15 minimum wage

After an announcement by Seattle Mayor Ed Murray about the plan to raise minimum wage to $15, an announcement about how there was no plan, councilmember Kshama Sawant said the Income Inequality Committee had failed.
13 years ago

Lenny Wilkens on Donald Sterling comments: ‘There is no place for that in our sport’

Former Seattle SuperSonics player and coach Lenny Wilkens said he was sickened by the racist comments allegedly made by Los Angeles Clippers' owner Donald Sterling.
13 years ago

Jay Z, Beyonce tour to make stop at Safeco Field

Pop music's top power couple announced a joint summer tour Monday morning, with a stop in Seattle.
13 years ago

Woman left as infant at Shelton church trying to find her mother

A baby left on the steps of a Shelton church in 1981 is now all grown up and searching for her mother on Facebook.
13 years ago

Summer-like forecast brings 70, 80-degree temperatures to Puget Sound

The National Weather Service is forecasting the warmest temperatures since last summer in the Northwest.
13 years ago

Boeing 757 retrofitted for $119K luxury air travel tours

Around the world adventures are now being offered by way of a Boeing 757 retrofitted by the Four Seasons for travelers who have the $119,000 to buy a ticket.
13 years ago

Documents: Seattle tunnel contractor wants $190M more

The contractor digging a highway tunnel under Seattle is asking for $190 million in extra pay. Documents obtained by The Seattle Times show Seattle Tunnel Partners has asked for $62.6 million in change orders on top of the $125 million they want for repairing the tunnel-boring machine.
13 years ago

Home Lighting

"Come out of the cave days of winter and into the bright light of spring," says Pete, and Gayle Kassen of Crescent Lighting helps you figure out the best lighting for your home.
13 years ago

Hundreds of lakes open for trout fishing

Get out your rods and reels. Trout season gets into high gear this weekend as several hundred lowland lakes open for fishing. Hundreds are expected to turn out with their poles.
13 years ago

WSU researchers develop new way to detect drowsy drivers

Washington State University researchers say they've developed a new technology to help detect drowsy drivers behind the wheel.
13 years ago

Poll: Do you like Andy Warhol design for Tacoma Dome?

Take a look at the Andry Warhol design they're going to test out on the Tacoma Dome. Are you a fan?
13 years ago

WSDOT worker buried in avalanche on Chinook Pass shares story

Employees of the Washington State Department of Transportation were performing routine snow clearing Thursday when a natural avalanche came down the hillside, trapping one of their workers.
13 years ago

‘Field of Dreams’ still makes grown men cry

Ball players and fans will meet in an Iowa cornfield this summer to commemorate the 25th anniversary of a film that's guaranteed to make grown men cry.
13 years ago

Huge explosion, fire destroy businesses in North Bend

An explosion and fire has destroyed or damaged several businesses in North Bend.
13 years ago

Everett High School reclaims ‘I’m the Man’ song for Seahawks

Seahawks fans have a mixed relationship with the song "I'm the Man" featured in a number of Beats by Dre ads.
13 years ago

Seahawks’ Richard Sherman named to Time’s list of 100 most influential people

Outspoken Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has been named to Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
13 years ago

Apple’s iPhone would stop you from texting and driving, says patent proposal

Apple is getting into the life saving business because too many drivers know the dangers of texting while driving, and choose to do it anyway.
13 years ago

2014 Seahawks schedule is out

We can feel fall in the air! Let the dreaming begin. Here is the 2014 regular-season schedule for your Seattle Seahawks.
13 years ago

Michael Medved: Want money for buses? Kill the train

King County Executive Dow Constantine says he's "very disappointed" after early election returns show voters rejecting a proposed sales tax hike and increase in the car tab fee to pay for roads and prevent cuts to Metro Transit bus service.
13 years ago

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray to unveil minimum wage plan Thursday

Mayor Ed Murray has announced he will unveil Thursday his plan to increase the minimum wage in the city.
13 years ago

Washington woman sues for $275,000 following duck attack

A woman from Washougal, Wash. is suing an Oregon woman over claims her pet duck attacked her.
13 years ago

Listen: Former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn gives radio a go

While holding down the mayor's seat at city hall, Mike McGinn found himself the subject of media chatter, but now the former mayor is contributing to the talk himself as he stepped in as co-host this last weekend on KIRO Radio.
13 years ago