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White Mustache Urban Adventures: An escort service for foodies

A new service in Seattle might be a great tool for spicing things up if you've run out of exciting date ideas.
13 years ago

Mayor McGinn announces plan to improve safety in Seattle

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn says the city is going to spend $400,000 beefing up patrols to deter major crimes.
13 years ago

Are bikes better for business?

Making streets bike-friendly tends to annoy drivers -- but what if it turns out to be a big boost for small business? A survey published in the Seattle Transit blog plotted sales tax revenue before and after a controversial bike project in north Seattle.
13 years ago

New City of Seattle app makes reporting potholes a snap

The City of Seattle now has an easier way to report that growing pothole outside your front door: There's an app for that.
13 years ago

Kidnapping victim Hannah Anderson speaks out through social media

16-year-old Hannah Anderson who was kidnapped by family friend, James DiMaggio, returns home and has broken her silence through social media.
13 years ago

Should we do away with tipping at restaurants?

When you visit a restaurant in the U.S. it is customary to leave a tip for your server. But many other countries instead add on an automatic service charge to compensate wait staff.
13 years ago

Expert: If prosecution kicked off Afghan killings case, it could mean lighter sentence

A week before his client will be sentenced for killing 16 civilians in Afghanistan, attorney John Henry Browne wants the entire prosecution team thrown off the case.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Hatch Chilies

Although hatch chilies are not native to North America, chef Tom Douglas says people are now growing them "all over. Apparently they roast really well."
13 years ago

‘Suck on this’ T-shirt won’t stop kids in Pierce County from lighting up

A mom panicked when two teenage boys came up to her daughters at the Pierce County Fair and gave them T-shirts with the phrase "suck on this."
13 years ago

Making a case for riding the bus

Andrew Walsh used to ride the bus every day, and the KIRO Radio host still would but it just doesn't work within his schedule.
13 years ago

Ending the war on drugs? Feds want to relax laws for low-level drug crimes

With the U.S. facing massive overcrowding in its prisons, Attorney General Eric Holder called Monday for major changes to the nation's criminal justice system that would scale back the use of harsh sentences for certain drug-related crimes.
13 years ago

Woman leaves backpack inside Redmond Safeway; prompts lockdown

A Safeway in Redmond was locked down after an armed woman ditched her backpack in the store Monday morning.
13 years ago

Interior flooring options

If you're realizing that it's time to update your floor, bear in mind that "One size material does not fit all," says Pete. Lyle Morris from Interior Floor Designs offers his advice on flooring options for your home with Pete and Rob.
13 years ago

Looking for a job? Microsoft is the toughest interview in town

Going in for an interview can be nerve-racking in itself. But according to job seekers, one local company's interview style rattles their candidates more than the rest.
13 years ago

Seattle assault suspect may have swallowed victim’s ear

Seattle police report a bloody-mouthed assault suspect smiled when officers asked him if he swallowed a portion of a man's ear after biting it off in an altercation.
13 years ago

Pet of the week: Sam

And your star this week is Sam.
13 years ago

Expect more people packing heat at Starbucks on Friday

There may be a greater percentage of armed Starbucks patrons on Friday.
13 years ago

What a broken taillight says about you

The condition of your car might say more about you than you realize.
13 years ago

Dori Monson has a date with Nick Licata over new ping-pong table at Seattle City Hall

Nick Licata actually agreed to come on the show to talk about the new ping-pong table at City Hall, and now the two are going head-to-head.
13 years ago

New Britain Rock Cats fake a marriage proposal to increase their ticket sales

The New Britain Rock Cats minor league baseball team admits they had two employees pretend to be a part of a marriage proposal gone wrong.
13 years ago

Last time we were this obsessed with sharks, we missed a real big threat

"Sharknado" and Discovery channel's "Shark Week" are sucking in viewers eyeballs by the millions. But as we're tuned in and titillated by the unlikely prospect of running into one of these massive beasts in nature, are we ignoring real threats that are out there?
13 years ago

Seattle ranked 9th for success in business, careers

With a population of about two million, Seattle was ranked ninth in best places for business and careers, according to Forbes.
13 years ago

If King County parks aren’t overrun with people, why should we spend more money on them?

Early voter returns show near 70 percent approval for a levy that will increase taxes for King County parks by $176 million.
13 years ago

Prosecutor: Man accused of blowing up dog will likely face animal cruelty charges after all

People were outraged when initial reports appeared to indicate a man accused of blowing up the family dog would not be facing animal cruelty charges, but the Skamania County Prosecutor says it remains an active investigation.
13 years ago