Forbes: Melinda Gates ranks third among world’s most powerful women
Coming in third only to the top-ranked German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, Forbes says Melinda Gates is the third most powerful woman in the world, according to Forbes.14 years ago
Seattle online hitmaker Jonathan Sposato shares his next big thing
Jenni Hogan went to a proven source for next big thing generation with this week's guest on her Next Big Thing podcast. Seattle entrepreneur Jonathan Sposato is the first person in history to sell two companies to online giant Google, and he also took part in creation of Microsoft's Xbox.14 years ago
Seattle’s Skillet continues growing way beyond the Airstream
While it may have started as a mobile food purveyor, Skillet and its creator are growing way beyond the Airstream.14 years ago
‘The Drunken Botanist’ highlights plants’ role in spirits
Plants aren't something that immediately come to mind when you're looking at a bottle of liquor, but author Amy Stewert is reminding us with her new book, "The Drunken Botanist," that liquor is all made of plants.14 years ago
Ingredient of the Week: Cheese
Ned White from Whole Foods joins Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau to talk about cheese.14 years ago
Startup Weekends create communities of like-minded entrepreneurs
"We've all had ideas, or at least we have friends that have had ideas, for that 'next million-dollar company,'" says Marc Nager. The question of where do you go when you have one these ideas turns out to be pretty elusive.14 years ago
Survey indicates 28 million U.S. adults would confess to Netflix cheating
Does the next episode of that addictive TV program sometimes prove too tempting to wait for your partner? A new survey indicates 51 percent of those in a relationship would "Netflix cheat" on their spouse by watching an episode ahead in a series they'd agreed to watch together.14 years ago
Police search for Beacon Hill mugging suspects
A husband and wife walking home on Beacon Avenue South Monday night were mugged at gunpoint by two men.14 years ago
Utah police call off search for Susan Cox Powell
Police in Utah say the search for missing Puyallup mom Susan Cox Powell is over, ending the three-and-a-half year investigation into her disappearance.14 years ago
Macklemore, Ryan Lewis star in video for Nature Conservancy campaign
Seattle musicians Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have offered their voices to the All Hands on Earth campaign from The Nature Conservancy.14 years ago
In new environmental campaign, Macklemore talks Seattle parks
Seattle's Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have joined the Nature Conservancy's "All Hands on Earth" movement, encouraging people to do little things to help the planet.14 years ago
Top tips for a greener lawn
Get the lushest, greenest lawn on your block by following Pete and Rob's lawn care tips.14 years ago
In its final episode, ‘The Office’ does what it does best: sentimentality
Lots of TV shows jump the shark. Few get out just in time, when their audiences want more but don't realize that just one episode more will feel like a let down. That was the problem the later episodes of "The Office" endured.14 years ago
You’ll never guess what Ken Schram has in common with Justin Bieber
It might not seem like veteran Seattle talk host Ken Schram and pop star Justin Bieber would have a lot in common, but it turns out they have similar taste in pets. Both Schram and Bieber were owners of capuchin monkeys.14 years ago
On the Water: Best Northwest places to visit
This week on KIRO Radio's On the Water, Captain Bob is joined by Ron & Don's Tony Miner to talk about some of their favorite Northwest boating spots. Take a look at the list of must-visit locations these guys came up with.14 years ago
Nathan Fillion leaves treat in our parking lot
Nathan Fillion, starring in Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing, popped into the studios today to talk with movie critic Tom Tangney and then left a surprise in our parking lot.14 years ago
Podcaster interviews podcaster on next big thing: podcasting
Jenni Hogan's Next Big Thing podcast takes a meta turn this week as she welcomes Luke Burbank, the host of the podcast "Too Beautiful To Live" to the show to talk about the next big thing: podcasting.14 years ago
Many small SUVs performed poorly in recent crash test
Only two of 13 small SUVs performed well in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group, with several popular models faring poorly in the evaluations.14 years ago
Attorney: Money spent on Byron Scherf better spent on prison security
The state of Washington will spend millions of dollars one way or the other: sentencing Byron Scherf to death, or keeping him in prison for life. But, one attorney is arguing that we could spend those millions improving our prison system.14 years ago
More fancy public toilets coming to Seattle
The city has plans to install a new high-tech toilet in Pioneer Square as part of a pilot program to provide better public restroom access around Seattle.14 years ago
Brock Huard: Not enough tax money to entice NBA, David Stern
Seattle was brokenhearted, and the words of NBA commissioner David Stern only made it worse. As he stepped to the microphone to announce the Board of Governor's decision he said. "This is going to be short for me. I have a game to get to Oklahoma City."14 years ago
Local soldiers reflect on military sexual abuse allegations
A soldier assigned to coordinate a sexual assault prevention program in Texas is under investigation for "abusive sexual contact" and other alleged misconduct and has been suspended from his duties, the Army announced Tuesday.14 years ago
Chris Hansen’s statement following NBA vote
Seattle investor Chris Hansen has released a statement following an announcement that the Kings will stay in Sacramento.14 years ago
