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Diplomacy or North Korea’s bargaining chip? WA man’s sentence could still trigger action

North Korea on Sunday revealed a few more details about a Korean-American recently sentenced to 15 years hard labor, saying he entered the country with a disguised identity. Pyongyang also rejected speculation that it intends to use Kenneth Bae as a bargaining chip.
14 years ago

Marijuana collective operator says feds pushing him to sell illegally

An operator of a medical marijuana collective says he may have to continue selling pot illegally even after the Drug Enforcement Administration told him to close up shop.
14 years ago

Where to find the colleges that give you the best bang for your buck

The cost of tuition keeps going up. So as a parent, or a financially conscious student, you might be wondering where to find the best education for your buck.
14 years ago

Former Emerald Downs jockey looks for historical Kentucky Derby win

A former Emerald Downs jockey could potentially chase down history this weekend at the Kentucky Derby.
14 years ago

Today’s TV mom running the show

A Seattle mom that juggles two kids, a new dog, and a business partner husband all while producing multiple reality TV shows is Jenni Hogan's "brilliant brain" on this week's Next Big Thing podcast.
14 years ago

Top home products for 2013

Pete found some great products searching online and at Home Depot, and made a list of the top products to have in your home for 2013.
14 years ago

Opening Day for boating season in Seattle this weekend

This is a big weekend for boaters in the Seattle area celebrating Opening Day on the water.
14 years ago

Why some people will never believe Amanda Knox is innocent

In her first TV interview since being released from prison, Amanda Knox told Diane Sawyer that she wants to meet with the family of the roommate she was accused of killing, Meredith Kercher. But the Kercher family has said they want nothing to do with Knox even though an Italian court determined she did not commit the crime. Why can't they accept Knox's innocence?
14 years ago

Mayor Mike McGinn doesn’t mind Seattle Times’ George W. Bush comparison

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn doesn't seem to mind a Seattle Time's columnist likening him to George W. Bush.
14 years ago

Mayor Mike McGinn shares a handy trick

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn really impressed KIRO Radio host Luke Burbank with a technique he uses to keep his suit jacket looking sharp even when he's got to pack it away for his bike ride to work.
14 years ago

Pet tips: Benefit of exercise

Running or walking with your dog can keep you motivated to stay on track and get healthy together. Daily exercise sessions can benefit you and your furry companion.
14 years ago

Watch the police vs. protester clash in Seattle

Police used their bikes to shield businesses and eventually began to use pepper spray and "flash bang' grenades _ releasing a flash of light, smoke and a loud noise _ to disperse the crowd.
14 years ago

After May Day, Seattle mayor laments we’re a better city than this

"We're a bigger and better city than this. I look at this and I am disappointed that this is the picture the world sees of us," Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn said late Wednesday.
14 years ago

Mobile Food Rodeo corralling best of Seattle food trucks

Tired of chasing your favorite food trucks around town? For one day only all the best food trucks in Seattle will be in one spot.
14 years ago

Spoiling clickable headlines one tweet at a time

"THIS is a major cause of American's stress," was a cleverly crafted headline posted recently on Huffington Post. What is "THIS?" You might wonder. Typically you'd have to click into the story to find out, but someone is making things a bit easier.
14 years ago

How to practice good password hygiene

When it comes to protecting your online identity, your Facebook page, your Twitter account, and your bank account, Dave Peck tells GeekWire your best line of defense is a strong password.
14 years ago

Northwest climbing legend Jim Whittaker talks about historic climb

Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Everest, is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of that achievement.
14 years ago

Gov. Inslee: DUI laws, gun control, transportation taxes all on special session agenda

According to Washington state's Governor Jay Inslee, the Legislature hasn't done its job yet.
14 years ago

Boston police report three more suspects taken into custody in bombing

The Boston Police Department reports three more suspects have been taken into custody in the deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon.
14 years ago

Man sleeping in car killed in Seattle

A man was shot multiple times and killed in a parked car about 1 a.m. Wednesday in south Seattle.
14 years ago

Hot weekend expected for Washington

Forecasters say a hot weekend is ahead for Washington.
14 years ago

Police want help solving Woodinville murder linked to D.B. Cooper case

The King County Medical Examiner has confirmed the identity of a 71-year-old man found murdered in his Woodinville home Friday. Sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help in the investigation.
14 years ago

Hot spring recipes in Seattle

Seattle cooks tend to be healthier, add a little more Asian flare, and use more fish than the rest of the country, according to the data from AllRecipes.com.
14 years ago

May Day 2013 Timeline of Events

KIRO Radio will have a team of reporters covering planned May Day events around the Pacific Northwest.
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