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Top tips for interior painting

Winter means indoor hibernation, and Pete says you'll probably be spending a lot of time staring at your walls. If you've noticed that, in all your wall-staring time, it might be time to put a new color in your home, Pete recommends checking out Bellevue Paint and Decorating.
13 years ago

Obama to attend North Seattle, Medina fundraisers

There are a couple of very expensive Democratic Party parties on Sunday that are bound to tie up traffic. The guest of honor at both: President Barack Obama.
13 years ago

Seattle to buy mini street sweeper for bike lanes

Some protected bike lanes are too small for traditional street sweepers to access, so according to the Seattle Bike Blog, the city is planning to purchase a mini street sweeper.
13 years ago

A professional cuddler explains her line of work

After hearing about a woman selling cuddles for her job, KIRO Radio's Dori Monson had a lot of questions, so he invited professional cuddler Samantha Hess to join the show.
13 years ago

Gates Foundation selects 11 condom contest winners

The Seattle-based Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has chosen eleven of the best ideas for the next generation of condoms. The winning ideas get $100,000 for development.
13 years ago

Libby changes your perception about Seattle parking enforcement

I get a lot of parking tickets, and every time I peel another soggy white envelope off my windshield: Who has the thankless job of walking around and making people's day worse that what it was?
13 years ago

College employee that pleaded guilty to child porn charges still getting paid

A man who pleaded guilty to charges of possession of child porn in September is still receiving a paycheck from Green River Community College.
13 years ago

What’s the difference between a weather watch, warning or advisory?

Fall is here and winter is not far behind. It's the time of year when we get our most active and hazardous weather.
13 years ago

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis take meetings in the other Washington

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer tweeted out a photo of himself with Seattle's own Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
13 years ago

Sonics without Subsidies group fires up another attempt to stop Seattle arena

An old group with a new name is attempting to block an NBA arena from being built in SoDo, saying that if a Sonics arena was built in the Seattle neighborhood it would cost taxpayers $731 million.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Ethically-raised turkeys

We're in the midst of the organic revolution, which means you can get farm-fresh, organically-grown, and ethically-raised foods, including your turkey for Thanksgiving.
13 years ago

60 march to Seattle City Hall after homeless camp out at Westlake Park

After a rally in Seattle's Westlake Park Tuesday afternoon and a camp out overnight, the Occupy CEHKC (Committee to End Homelessness in King County) plans to hold a march Wednesday morning.
13 years ago

Freezing temperatures could lead to slippery morning commute

Forecasters say low temperatures early Wednesday morning could produce freezing fog and black ice for the morning commute.
13 years ago

‘Bussell Wilson’ snags first number 3 Seahawks license plate

'Bussell Wilson,' a tailgating bus named for quarterback Russell Wilson, will sport the first 00003 Seahawks license plate won in an auction for $15,533.
13 years ago

Seattle motorcycle officer injured in collision

Police say a motorcycle officer was injured in a collision with a car Monday morning in Seattle at an intersection south of downtown.
13 years ago

Seahawks fans among most intimidating in NFL

Seattle's 12th Man is one of the most intimidating fan bases in the NFL, according to Sports Illustrated.
13 years ago

‘Turn out the lights’: Remembering the Boeing bust billboard

The recent moves by Boeing to explore locations other than the Pacific Northwest for manufacturing the 777X jetliner have stirred up painful memories of the region's long and sometimes troubled relationship with the once-hometown aerospace giant.
13 years ago

Producer Libby takes a spin on a traffic scooter

Today I learned how to drive a T3 "Chariot" and drove along with Parking Enforcement Officer Miriam Gauldin to learn what it's like to do one of the toughest jobs in Seattle. On Monday I'll bring you that story, plus what excuses REALLY work to get you out of a ticket. Meanwhile, please enjoy a short video of my driving skills at the SPD West Precinct!
13 years ago

How to get a good night’s sleep

Getting a good night's sleep is crucial to your performance the next day, and can seriously affect your health. Blake Garfield from Bedrooms and More helps Pete find a good mattress.
13 years ago

Seattle sketch comedy show ‘The 206’ returns for second season

Seattle sketch comedy series "The 206" will be coming back for its second season this Saturday night following "Saturday Night Live" on NBC.
13 years ago

Seahawks stadium announcer sees something special building

Ever wonder about that voice booming from above at Seahawks games at CenturyLink Field? Randy Rowland, the stadium voice for the Seattle Seahawks, has been behind the mic for the team for 23 years.
13 years ago

Photo: Shower abandoned on I-405 following morning commute

Following the morning commute on Friday, the Washington State Department of Transportation spotted something out of place in Kirkland.
13 years ago

If it wasn’t for the Racoon, we might all be British

As we observe Veterans' Day this week, the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg later this month, and the centenary of World War One next year, an important and largely forgotten bicentennial is already underway right here at home.
13 years ago

Parking vigilante painting lines, leaving notes for Seattle neighbors

A vigilante parking enforcer has been painting lines and leaving crazy notes for neighbors apparently not meeting parking standards.
13 years ago