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Earthquake shakes Kitsap Peninsula; study reveals new tsunami potential

A small earthquake shook the Kitsap Peninsula a little after midnight on Thursday.
13 years ago

Gross encounters; Libby’s yucky yogurt part of national recall

Popular yogurt maker Chobani is pulling some of its Greek yogurt from store shelves over quality concerns that left KIRO Radio's Libby Denkman disgusted after a 'gross encounter.'
13 years ago

Western Washington storm produces inch of rain, 5,900 lightning strikes

An inch rain of rain fell in Western Washington, crushing a previous record, but even more impressive was the lightning that lit up the Thursday night sky as a massive storm rolled through the area.
13 years ago

Kids developing video game skills but not reading skills; are we in trouble?

After arriving at some questions looking over his sixth-grade daughter's school reading list, KIRO Radio host John Curley did some research and found some disturbing info.
13 years ago

If you see this bracelet, run the other way

There's a new way to spot singles. But Ron says it might be an indicator to stay away.
13 years ago

Bill Nye the Science Guy joins the cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Seattle's favorite celebrity scientist, Bill Nye, has been announced as a cast member on the upcoming season of DWTS.
13 years ago

Dan Savage: ‘We need to speak up in defense of queers in Russia’

It's spawned talk of an Olympic boycott and has many in the area skipping out on Russian vodka. In an effort to support the human rights of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community, gay rights activists held a peaceful protest in Seattle on Tuesday.
13 years ago

Seattle teachers approve contract; Snoqualmie votes for strike

School started on time Wednesday in Seattle after teachers voted Tuesday evening to approve a new two-year deal.
13 years ago

Should schools be telling parents their children are fat?

At schools in a number of states across the country, students' Body Mass Index is measured and the results are sent to parents. While some people get upset by these "fat letters," an article recently published by the American Academy of Pediatrics says it is important for children's futures.
13 years ago

Are pandas a waste of time and money?

Editorial writer for Blooberg news, Timothy lavin walked into a market Wednesday afternoon and was immediately asked by a stranger, "Have you no soul?"
13 years ago

Will Syria strike restore or hurt our credibility?

Secretary of State John Kerry made a very good speech, even a presidential-sounding speech on Syria Friday, says KIRO Radio's John Curley, but he neglected to answer one pretty significant question.
13 years ago

Pets Get the Back-to-School Blues, Too!

Everyone struggles with saying so long to summer, but did you know that pets can get the back-to-school blues too?
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Sangria

Sangria is a perfect summer drink: chilled wine often made with fresh fruit is a great way to cool off when it starts (finally) heating up. Chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau give you their favorite ways to make sangria.
13 years ago

Missing brother, sister found safe, mom in custody

Pierce County deputies are searching for two missing children. They may be with their mother who is not supposed to have them.
13 years ago

Starbucks barista says he was fired for taking thrown-out sandwich

Coulson Loptmann, 21, moved to Seattle from California a little over a year ago to transfer to the University of Washington.
13 years ago

Pet of the Week: Louise

And your star this week is Louise.
13 years ago

We’ve got a real problem in Pioneer Square

I hadn't been down to Pioneer Square in a while and the other day it was kids' day down at the Mariners game. After the game, I decided to take my son for a stroll through Pioneer Square. We've got a real problem in Pioneer Square. It has really gone south.
13 years ago

No one should be shocked Bertha is behind schedule on tunnel

The world's largest tunneling machine has only drilled 24 feet in a month to create a new route for Highway 99 under downtown Seattle. While some might be outraged with the fact that the project is already two weeks behind schedule, KIRO Radio's John Curley thinks no one should be surprised.
13 years ago

Seattle attempts to host world’s largest water balloon fight

An attempt to host the world's largest water balloon fight in Seattle fell short a few thousand people, but did raise $55,000 for a good cause.
13 years ago

Pumpkin spice lattes are back! If you know the secret password

Pumpkin spice lattes are almost back! The drink will officially return to Starbucks on Sept. 3 after Labor Day Weekend.
13 years ago

Oxford Dictionaries explain Miley Cyrus’ ‘twerk,’ other ‘buzzworthy’ words

If someone told you that on Sunday, Miley Cyrus "twerked" and everyone got upset - did you have to ask what that meant?
13 years ago

Veteran broadcaster Bob Robertson no longer doing WSU Cougar football play-by-play

This Saturday's Cougar football game will sound a bit different to long-time Washington State fans.
13 years ago

WSDOT defends ‘great track record’ outside of 520 bridge project

"I think this project is an anomaly," says Keith Metcalf with the Washington State Department of Transportation. "We've made changes to make sure we don't repeat this."
13 years ago

Justin Timberlake reunites with N’Sync for 90 seconds of 1998 nostalgia

For the kids who grew up in the 90's, N'Sync coming out to join Justin Timberlake on stage for those 110 seconds was extremely thrilling. It brought us back to a moment of 1998 nostalgia.
13 years ago