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MyNorthwest forum: Is Starbucks getting too political?

Starbucks is throwing itself in the middle of yet another heated national debate.
13 years ago

UW fans worry WSU flag will take over College Gameday

Saturday is a big day for the Washington Huskies. This weekend, the University of Washington will host second-ranked Oregon on a national stage showing off the beautifully refurbished Husky Stadium on ESPN College Gameday. This will be the first time ESPN College Gameday is going to be at Husky Stadium. It's going to be a beautiful venue for College Gameday. But there is some controversy.
13 years ago

Watch: Telekinetic video prankvertises ‘Carrie’

Sure, it's a hidden camera gotcha-moment. But a YouTube video being used to promote the remake of "Carrie" is also a new method of advertising.
13 years ago

Why Don O’Neill is OK with someone urinating on his leg

Eleven Garfield High School students suspected of participating in an off-campus hazing incident are barred from campus while Seattle school officials determine what type of punishment might be warranted. While some say the students might have taken things too far with reports of students dressed in diapers being pelted with eggs, some say hazing is just a part of life, and can be fun.
13 years ago

What to look for at Seattle’s mayoral debate

What are we looking for when we listen, watch, or read about the debate happening between incumbent Mayor Mike McGinn and candidate Sen. Ed Murray on Wednesday night?
13 years ago

Why cheating makes a cheater feel so good

We're brought up being told that "cheaters never prosper, cheaters only cheat themselves, cheating leads only to a hollow victory and comes with a weight of shame and guilt."
13 years ago

Water main break floods Seattle’s University Village

Water flooded the University Village parking lot after a one foot water main broke under the 45th Street Viaduct in Seattle.
13 years ago

Sumner Police ask for help finding vehicle in deadly hit and run

Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying the car that struck and killed a 23-year-old teacher and former high school basketball star in Sumner on Saturday night.
13 years ago

A woman in football defends Condi Rice for playoff panel

In order to know about football you have to play football: That's the loudest message we're hearing, first from College Game Day host David Pollack, followed soon after by former Auburn coach Pat Dye, about a famous woman rumored to be part of the College Football Playoff selection committee next year.
13 years ago

Over 9,400 enrollments in Washington Health Benefit Exchange’s first week

While things started out a little bumpy, the people behind Washington's Health Benefit Exchange are happy with the number of people checking out Washington's new health care options.
13 years ago

Suspects charged in fatal JBLM soldier stabbing

Three Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldiers suspected in the stabbing death of Spc. Tevin Geike are scheduled to make their first court appearance Tuesday.
13 years ago

Gov. Inslee: Pressure on Republicans to resolve the shutdown

"We are in a very, very bad place right now. It's going to take some Republicans to stand up say we're not going to crash this economy," says Washington Governor Jay Inslee.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Keta Salmon

The latest salmon of the season, Keta salmon, is now available. Although chef Tom Douglas thinks it sometimes gets a "bad rep" because it's not as red as the other salmon, "it's certainly delicious, especially when it's caught in very cold water and when it's caught at sea."
13 years ago

Dori Monson: Nasal-spray addiction is the most horrible addiction imaginable

After hearing Miley Cyrus' Saturday Night Live performance which Dori noted was pretty nasally, he was inspired to share a personal story about his nasal past.
13 years ago

Blood trail leads to body on Seattle’s Beacon Hill

Seattle police are investigating after a blood trail led to the discovery of a body on Beacon Hill Monday.
13 years ago

Seattle classic Ivar’s releases first cookbook

Tourists, locals and seagulls have been flocking to Ivar's locations around the greater Seattle area for generations, but for the first time, they'll be able to make some of their favorite dishes at home. Ivar's is releasing its first cookbooks, and even some of Seattle's most notable chefs can't wait to get their hands on Ivar's secrets.
13 years ago

Valerie Plame calls CIA the ‘world’s largest dating agency’

Among the sexiest career options out there: Secret Agent.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Butternut Squash

"To me, people just love butternut squash," Chef Tom Douglas says, "and it just says fall." Celebrate the changing of the season with butternut squash. Tom recommends cooking it with tons of herbs, and "you don't need to put any carmelization on it. It's just a fun fall kind of thing."
13 years ago

Winter power outages, generators and you

Winter is coming, which means "some of you are quickly approaching the winter power outages," Pete says. To prepare yourself for possible loss of power this winter, Justin Blair and Donal Barnes from SME Electrical Contractors have some tips on purchasing a generator.
13 years ago

The voice of Siri has been revealed

The rumors ran amok. Who is the real voice of Siri?
13 years ago

Medal of Honor recipient: ‘I believe you would do the exact same thing that I did’

Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Ty Carter says he feels uncomfortable when people call him a hero. President Barack Obama bestowed on Carter the nation's highest military honor this year for a battle that took place four years ago this date.
13 years ago

Superstitious 12th Man shares Seahawks game-day rituals

Fans have all sorts of superstitious behavior they engage in believing it can tip the game outcome in favor of their favorite team. The Seahawks are currently on a winning streak. What are you doing as a fan to keep it that way?
13 years ago

Medved: How are Conservatives winning with government shutdown?

President Barack Obama conferred with congressional leaders at the White House on Wednesday for the first time since a partial government shutdown began.
13 years ago

States may want to poach Boeing, but Gov. Inslee plans to keep areospace here

Representatives from South Carolina, Utah, and Texas are in town for the 8th Annual Governor Aerospace Summit with interests of luring Boeing's booming business away from Washington.
13 years ago