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Former NFL player calls break-in a wake-up call for all parents

After a former NFL player's vacation home was allegedly trashed by 300 kids that broke in to party, his first response wasn't to call the cops. Instead, Brian Holloway set up a website called "Help Me Save 300," to draw attention to the kids' at-risk behavior.
13 years ago

Ask the barber: Tipping, baldness and what not to say

Sure you should tip the person cutting your hair - but how much? Well that was a question from KIRO Radio's Andrew Walsh and part of the reason why he wanted to start a new segment: Ask the Barber! Alycen from Rudy's on Capitol Hill joined Andrew to share her wisdom as a seasoned barber/stylist.
13 years ago

Why Washingtonians never win the Powerball lottery

The Powerball winner is from South Carolina. Their one jackpot ticket was worth about $400 million or a lump sum of $223 million.
13 years ago

Celebrating Seattle’s forgotten birthday

It's late September, that time of year when a mixture of frustration and wistfulness takes hold as an important date on the Northwest calendar, when Seattle's true birthday is ignored once again.
13 years ago

Letter to editor in San Francisco accuses 12th Man, Seahawks of unsportsmanlike conduct

In a letter to the editor in the San Francisco Chronicle, two fans, Judy Spelman and Rich Schiller, accuse the 12th Man of poor conduct during Sunday's 29-to-3 rout.
13 years ago

Superbugs sound even scarier in new CDC report

Superbugs have been around the last couple of years, but the Centers for Disease Control is getting serious on sounding the alarm at the release of a new report that says antibiotic-resistant infections are impacting 2 million Americans a year, and resulting in 23,000 deaths.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Steak

Looking for a good steak to grill this weekend? Chef Tom Douglas recommends a New York steak or a top sirloin.
13 years ago

Luke Burbank says apparent Microsoft online ad fail was actually a success

Even though Microsoft pulled down a recent ad the internet apparently declared a failure in a massive backlash, the actor in the ad, who happens to be a former KIRO Radio personality, said he thinks the whole thing was actually a success.
13 years ago

State lawmakers can avoid speeding tickets if caught on their way to Olympia

When you speed on the interstate and you're caught, a Washington State Patrol Trooper will write you a ticket. Not necessarily so for state lawmakers.
13 years ago

1 killed, 1 injured in random Pioneer Square stabbing after Sounders game

One man is dead and his partner seriously injured after a random stabbing in Pioneer Square Friday evening following the Seattle Sounders game at CenturyLink Field.
13 years ago

How to start a kitchen or bath redesign

Doing a redesign on your home can seem daunting. How do you plan it? How to do you hire a reputable contractor? What design would work best for your home? Eric Goranson, a certified kitchen designer (CKD) with Lake Oswego Cabinetry, talks to Pete about how painless the process can be, and what you should look for in a kitchen designer.
13 years ago

NASA: Voyager 1 probe has left the solar system

NASA's Voyager 1 probe has left the solar system, boldly going where no machine has gone before.
13 years ago

Stephen Colbert’s ‘better know a district’ throws a fish with Rep. Jim McDermott

"The fightin' 7th," shouted Colbert Report host Steven Colbert as introduced his interview with Washington Congressman Jim McDermott.
13 years ago

Seattle brewery introduces 12th Can, a beer for Seahawks 12th Man

Pull on that jersey, wave your 12th man flag high, and prepare your appropriate tailgate banquet, but don't forget the beer.
13 years ago

Fremont Troll’s enemies are pollution, development

Under the north end of the Aurora bridge is Seattle's famous Fremont Troll - a one-eyed concrete monster clutching a Volkswagen, as if he'd just snatched it from Highway 99.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Figs

"Figs are a bright spot in our world, around here," says chef Tom Douglas. "Figs to me - and I like dried figs where the sweetness is concentrated - eat like candy."
13 years ago

Ken Schram says he almost died in a VA hospital

A KIRO Radio host recalls a life-threatening experience at a veteran's hospital after reading a review of veteran affairs hospitals in the Puget Sound area. Ken Schram is disappointed that in nearly 45 years, it appears not much has changed in the way of safety.
13 years ago

Patton Oswalt, his 4-year-old daughter, and naked hippies at Bumbershoot

Patton Oswalt performed on the comedy stage of this year's Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival at the Seattle Center. And it wasn't his first time.
13 years ago

How to spot a dog flipper and save your pup from becoming a victim

You might have heard of "house flipping," but have you heard of dog flipping? Those that try it are trying to earn an extra buck, but all to often they're selling a dog they don't own.
13 years ago

Top tips to prevent a home break-in

Stephen Morales from Guardian Security gives his top suggestions to protect your home against potential break-ins.
13 years ago

40-somethings dropping out of workforce, moving in with mom and dad

The drop in the unemployment rate in August to a 4 1/2-year low was hardly cause for celebration. The rate fell because more people stopped looking for work. KIRO Radio's John Curley wanted to know where people dropping out of the workforce are going. What he found surprised him.
13 years ago

Washington State Fair still the best around

It's one of the things that sold me on Western Washington when I moved her 25 years ago. The fair formerly known as the Puyallup, now renamed the "Washington State Fair," is again open.
13 years ago

Hey cheaters: Sleep texting is a thing, but you should be held accountable

Cheating boyfriends of the world - you now have a totally weird medical condition you can blame if your girlfriend finds a text to a former flame.
13 years ago

Walmart workers tell us why they’re protesting

Walmart workers were protesting around the country Thursday, so Dori invited a few on the show to find out why.
13 years ago