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How to save yourself from an avalanche

On Tuesday, the search for Mitch Hungate was postponed indefinitely. The 60-year-old man had been hiking with two other friends when he was caught in one of two avalanches near Snoqualmie Pass on Saturday.
14 years ago

Anti-drone march, rally to disrupt downtown Seattle traffic

An anti-drone rally at Westlake Center Wednesday afternoon will spill-over into downtown Seattle streets around 5:30 p.m.
14 years ago

Boston’s use of surveillance video may reignite debate in Seattle

Surveillance video is one of the tools the FBI is using in Boston to track down the person or people responsible for the marathon bombings - and that is reigniting a public debate on surveillance cameras and drones in Seattle.
14 years ago

This Sacramento Kings ad is playing every 5 minutes in Times Square

The thing about this ad is you could change the colors to green and gold, and replace the back drop with the Space Needle and it would be an advertisement for bringing the Sonics back to Seattle.
14 years ago

Police investigate suspicious suitcase in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood

Police responded to a call about a suspicious suitcase in SoDo early Wednesday morning.
14 years ago

Watch out for charity scammers following Boston tragedy

Washington state officials are warning people to watch out for scams in the wake of the tragic bombings in Boston.
14 years ago

Seattle photographer on mission to unleash world’s creativity

When Seattle photographer Chase Jarvis decided to make a pivot in his life, scrapping a PhD for a career in photography, he says he wasn't sure where to turn.
14 years ago

What NPR’s Peter Sagal learned amidst Boston Marathon chaos

There are two types of people, says National Public Radio's Peter Sagal. There are those who hear an explosion and in a panic think - 'it must be car bomb;' and there are the people who turn to the first person and say 'come on! What are the chances of that?'
14 years ago

Expert thinks Boston bomber may have been trained outside of US

The two bombs that ripped through the crowds at the Boston Marathon, killing three people and wounding more than 170, were fashioned out of pressure cookers and packed with shards of metal, nails and ball bearings, a person briefed on the investigation said Tuesday.
14 years ago

Report: Search called off indefinitely for hiker missing in avalanche near Snoqualmie Pass

The search for a missing hiker has been called off indefinitely due to dangerous conditions, according to reports.
14 years ago

Seattle’s signature events on mind of Mayor McGinn following Boston bombings

Still reeling from the information he was learning about the terror attack in Boston on Monday, Mayor Mike McGinn began reflecting on Seattle's own signature events.
14 years ago

Videos: Two blasts rock downtown Boston

Here are a handful of videos from the scene of two explosions in downtown Boston on Monday.
14 years ago

One dead, another still missing after two avalanches near Snoqualmie Pass

Crews have called off the search for a missing man who they believe was caught in one of two avalanches near Snoqualmie Pass on Saturday.
14 years ago

Phoenix Jones says he’s taking superhero network worldwide

Seattle's homegrown superhero Phoenix Jones is expanding his crime-fighting network internationally.
14 years ago

Tonightish app offers parents new, efficient way to find sitter

Parents looking for a night out on the town may have a new way babysitter. App creator Susie Kroll tells GeekWire her app Tonightish may allow parents once again get out of the house on the fly.
14 years ago

Pet tips: Crating your dog

Crate training is a method of house training your puppy or dog. The crate is used to keep your dog confined when you are not able to supervise him. This prevents him from getting in the bad habit of having accidents in your home. Use the following tips to help get you and your pup started!
14 years ago

Police searching for three suspects in Seattle home invasion

Police are looking for three masked men who forced their way into a North Seattle home on Friday.
14 years ago

Fourth suspect in WSU beating turns himself in to police

A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection to the beating of a Washington State University professor.
14 years ago

Roofing materials can make or break your roof (and your budget)

Lance Smith and Mike Farina from State Roofing give Pete and Rob tips for caring for your roof, and cover how to hire a roofing contractor.
14 years ago

Taxi driver says other for-hire drivers illegally stealing business

After The Stranger posted a story about legal and illegal competition making things difficult for cab drivers, KIRO Radio's Andrew Walsh, a frequent rider of cabs, wanted to call up a Seattle driver to make sure he's not contributing to the problem.
14 years ago

Safeco Field now famous for ball-catching, beer-chugging guy

Wednesday evening might boast the lowest attendance record in Mariners history, but now Safeco is drawing much more positive attention because of one man who caught a foul ball.
14 years ago

GeekWire app of the week: Umano

Are you tired of reading your news? This week's app of the week will get another human to do it for you.
14 years ago

Dog bars, restaurants and meetups hopping in Seattle

Seattle is a dog crazy town and a man that wanted to harness all that love, the creator of Seattledogspot.com, joined KIRO Radio's It's Raining Cats and Dogs show to talk about all this town has to offer.
14 years ago

Why you might find it difficult to buy a home in Seattle

There are a couple of reasons why buyers are finding it tough to buy a home and one of those reasons is people can't afford a down payment.
14 years ago