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Microsoft aims to clear its name amidst NSA leak

Microsoft is seeking permission from the U.S. government to let their customers know what kind of personal information they've been handing over.
14 years ago

Couple shares story of sailing from Everett to Mexico

Four years ago, Scott and Monica Stoner set out on a sea voyage sailing their 45-foot sailboat from Everett, Washington to La Paz, Mexico.
14 years ago

Pet tips: If you won’t talk to your cat about catnip, who will?

Here are four things every cat lover should know about this mysterious plant that preoccupies our furry friends!
14 years ago

Seattle among the most expensive US cities to visit

If you live in Seattle or your bed is only a short drive away, then you'll be saving some money. The Emerald City is among the most expensive cities in the country to visit, according to TripAdivsor.
14 years ago

Report: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Patrick Dempsey buying Eastside home

In the early seasons of "Grey's Anatomy" Dr. McDreamy would ride into work at Seattle Grace Hospital on a ferry from his trailer in the woods.
14 years ago

Seattle guys weak daters? Ron & Don offer their tips

No one would accuse KIRO Radio's Ron & Don of being shy, so when an article came out in The Seattle Times saying single Seattle men were too timid in how they approach women, Ron & Don decided it was time to give the rest of the Seattle dudes some pointers.
14 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Fava Beans and Salmon

Fava beans may seem intimidating, but chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau offer tips to make them more enjoyable, and how to pair them with salmon.
14 years ago

Amid NSA scandal, sales way up for ‘1984,’ ‘Animal Farm’

Things have felt a little Orwellian lately. That's why it's not a huge surprise that sales of two of George Orwell's classic tales are up by over 100 percent at Amazon.com.
14 years ago

Who will fatherless children celebrate on Sunday?

While great dads will be celebrated this weekend on Father's Day, there are a number of kids who don't have dads around to dote on. One organization is working hard to change that.
14 years ago

DuckDuckGo search engine founder touts privacy for users

His search engine didn't start out as the private alternative to Google, but that's certainly what it's become.
14 years ago

Father promises protection, daughter promises purity at Bellevue dance

A father promises to protect, a daughter promises to stay pure. Fathers and daughters will be exchanging these pledges with one another at the Seattle-area's first big Purity Ball to be held at the Bellevue Hilton June 15.
14 years ago

Don’t blow this designated driver thing out of proportion

Monday morning the headlines read: "designated drivers often drink." That's a big deal, and in our area with several tragic drunk driving deaths over the past few months, it's a scary thought that the one person who is supposed to be sober is actually sloshed.
14 years ago

Kids, rather than gender, may be responsible for wage gap

Monday marks the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act. President Barack Obama said Monday that 50 years after enactment of the Equal Pay Act, the nation still faces gender wage disparities that must be fixed. "This is the 21st century," he declared. "It's time to close that gap."
14 years ago

Feds notify Washington, Oregon about Hanford delays

The Department of Energy dumped some bad news on state officials about the Hanford nuclear waste site. The feds are on the verge of missing two cleanup deadlines.
14 years ago

Will she make it? Seattle woman living on sunshine for 100 days

Luckily for Naveena Shine it's been a sunny week, but things might get rough when the rain returns.
14 years ago

Government isn’t the only one with access to your data

After The Guardian published a top secret court order requesting that Verizon give the NSA the details on every phone call on its landline and wireless networks, it has many Americans wondering just how much of their lives the government is monitoring.
14 years ago

Seattle writer Lindy West: Rape jokes may be powerful tool

In case you haven't spent much time on the Internet this week, you should there has been some controversy brewing about rape jokes.
14 years ago

Real Estate in the Seattle Area

The real estate market looks to be picking back up again, and Pete and Rob are joined by Ivy Jo Houghton from Keller Williams in Marysville to talk about where the local market is headed.
14 years ago

There’s still time to grow a pumpkin for Halloween

Garden expert Ciscoe Morris says there is still time to get pumpkin seeds in the ground so you can grow a stellar pumpkin for Halloween. But he says there are some tricks to it.
14 years ago

GeekWire’s app of the week: Naturespace

GeekWire host Todd Bishop says he chose this week's app of the week because he needed a little relaxation.
14 years ago

Thankfully it’s sunny for Seattle woman living only on light

Luckily for Naveena Shine it's been a sunny week, but things might get rough when the rain returns. Shine, a Seattle resident, is conducting an experiment to see if she can survive only on light (and water).
14 years ago

Veteran paratrooper shares story of D-Day invasion on anniversary

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on "D-Day. Ed Manley, 91, jumped into Normandy just after midnight on the June 6, 1944. He joined 770 KTTH's David Boze Show on the anniversary to talk about the experience.
14 years ago

Pet tips: Keep your pet safe in the summer heat

Believe it or not, summer is coming! We've had a few days that exceeded 70 degrees and more summer weather is on the way. Now is the perfect time to remind folks how to keep pets safe in hot weather.
14 years ago

City of Seattle wants to help young people get summer jobs

The City of Seattle is working on a number of programs to get the city's youth out and working this summer.
14 years ago