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Local volunteers offer abused children a “Safe Place”

With so many recent stories of children being treated horribly, one local group stands out for standing up to support abused children.
13 years ago

‘Hang’ with Martin Short at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre

Dori has invited lots of guest on the show over the years, but he was really excited about a guest producer Jake managed to land for Tuesday's show.
13 years ago

Seahawks fan lawyers-up to keep 12th Man flag flying

A die-hard Seahawks fan has secured an attorney to fight his homeowner's association that says he can't fly his 12th man flag.
13 years ago

Tully’s founder not sad to see Rainier ‘R’ replace ‘T’

A replica of the Rainier "R" will soon be atop the old Rainier brewery in place of the "T" that marked the Tully's offices for over a decade. While many are excited about the return of the "R," is anyone sad to see the "T" go?
13 years ago

Prosecutor: Dad wanted ex-wife to find him, son injected with heroin

The Redmond man accused of injecting his 4-year-old son with heroin has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in a crime prosecutors believe was carried out to get back at a spouse in a bitter divorce.
13 years ago

Art museums might have losing Mariners to thank

In 1995, it had been 18 years since the Mariners had first taken the field in Seattle. Those dozen-and-a-half seasons had produced equal amounts of expansion team excitement and disappointment, and a roster of colorful characters. But the team never made it to the post-season.
13 years ago

Caring for an Elderly Parent

As parents age, many children find themselves caring for a loved one. However, with the aging process comes a package of financial, physical and mental responsibilities. Pete talks to Mary Cordova, of Concierge Care Advisors about ways to notice if your parents need additional care, and the best ways to help them.
13 years ago

Children’s Hospital patient who made Russell Wilson duct-tape wallet gets heart transplant

The Children's Hospital patient whose duct-tape wallet creation sparked an online frenzy after Russell Wilson debuted his new accessory at a press conference, has received a new heart.
13 years ago

New GOP chair Susan Hutchison’s plan for redder Washington

Well-known Northwest television personality Susan Hutchison is the new chair of the Republican Party in Washington, and she'll definitely have her work cut out for her, says 770 KTTH host David Boze.
13 years ago

Mercy rule, fines for running up youth football scores sparks outrage

After sharing his outrage on Wednesday's show about a new mercy rule in California that would suspend and fine youth football coaches $200 if their team beat another team by more than 35 points, Dori heard from a bunch of listeners, including a former Eastside youth football official, that says things like this happen here too.
13 years ago

Would you open the door for a child knocking in the middle of the night?

Any unexpected knock at the door after dark can be a little disconcerting, but what happens when the voice on the other side sounds like a child?
13 years ago

When is it OK to pull a gun? King County prosecutor reviews self-defense law

An apparent theft attempt in Maple Valley on Tuesday turned deadly for the suspect when the owner of the truck, an ex-Marine with a concealed carry permit, found the suspect in his car, leading to an exchange of gunfire.
13 years ago

Amazon debuts new Kindle Fire HDX with 24/7 Mayday live support

Amazon announced Wednesday it is updating its Kindle line with the new Kindle Fire HDX. Along with reportedly being significantly faster, lighter, with sharper, more colorful displays than the previous generation, Amazon is also debuting a new feature called "Mayday."
13 years ago

Washington doesn’t protect victims of ‘revenge porn’

A woman dates a guy. They hit it off. Later the relationship progresses and she sends him some nude pictures of herself. And after they break up, he puts those pictures on the Internet.
13 years ago

Gov. Inslee: D.C. shenanigans won’t slow health care in Washington state

Beginning on Oct. 1, Washingtonians will be able to start the process of buying insurance through the state's health exchange, regardless of debates over Obamacare in Washington D.C., says Gov. Jay Inslee.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Kale

Chef Tom Douglas says he can't go anywhere without running into kale, one of the most ubiquitous superfoods. "It's on every menu, it's in the grocery store, it's dried, it's in salad," he says. "Kale, now, is the biggest seller."
13 years ago

UW researcher: Are humans getting too close to their robot friends?

For University of Washington researcher and later Doctor Julie Carpenter, what was happening on the screen when Wilson floated away on "Castaway" was what she'd been interested in and studying for some time, namely: humans and the way we bond with inanimate objects.
13 years ago

49ers fans making ruckus about Seahawk stadium noise admit Seattle may be better team

Two San Francisco fans who wrote a letter to the editor of the San Francisco Chronicle complaining the 12th Man noise at CenturyLink Field was "as big an advantage over an opponent as any performance enhancing drug," are finally admitting the Seahawks might just be a better team.
13 years ago

The dress code is not dress down: Why Seattle should dress up from time to time

Suit up, Seattle. It turns out even you fellow Seattleites are saying there is a time and a place for t-shirts and sandals and it's not all of the time.
13 years ago

Woman killed, man injured in stabbings

Authorities in Thurston County on Monday apprehended a 30-year-old man suspected of fatally stabbing his mother and seriously injuring a 67-year-old former neighbor.
13 years ago

Trader Joe’s ex-president to open store that sells expired food

The ex-president of Trader Joe's is reportedly opening a new store. Instead of focusing on "fresh" produce, which is normally a selling point, this store will be stocking expired food.
13 years ago

Before the Seahawks, Seattle rooted for the 49ers

As hard as it may be to believe given the current football rivalry between Seattle and San Francisco, the 12th Man used to be a 49ers fan. Or, he at least tuned in to 49ers games on the radio in Seattle every week.
13 years ago

Everett police believe 5-year-old was taken out bedroom window by stranger

Authorities are investigating what they are calling a child abduction in Everett early Saturday morning.
13 years ago

Custom homes

Pete and Rob think most people believe a custom home is out of the realm of affordability. Lou Lincoln from ACC Custom Homes talks to them about how a custom home can fit into your budget.
13 years ago