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Conga line erupts at Capitol in protest of Washington dance tax

Dozens of people protesting a decades-old state tax on dance venues swayed, kicked and twirled to the rhythm of music Monday in support of a repeal being considered by lawmakers in Washington state.
14 years ago

One arrested, cops still looking for other suspects in Auburn tavern shooting

A 28-year-old man accused of firing a .45-caliber handgun into the crowd outside an Auburn sports bar after seeing his friend get shot has been ordered held on $250,000 bail.
14 years ago

Chance for North Korea attack small but frightening

After weeks of warlike rhetoric, North Korea has declared that nuclear bomb building and a stronger economy are the nation's top priorities.
14 years ago

The Family 4th at Lake Union fails to raise funds

"The Family Fourth at Lake Union is a 'No,'" says One Reel's Aubry Bergauer. With a fundraising deadline of March 31, One Reel says the traditional Independence Day fireworks show in Seattle won't go on as planned.
14 years ago

State Department of Health wants your ticks

It's gross, but it's important. The Washington State Health Department wants your ticks.
14 years ago

Horses a new way to get home from bars in Sedro Woolley

There's a new way to get around in Sedro Woolley. The town is about to overturn a 27-year ban on riding horses, cattle, and mules on city streets.
14 years ago

Former SWAT leader’s advice on how to respond to a school shooter

A former teacher and educator says school policies for how to respond to a shooter in the building are inadequate and more needs to be done to train teachers and students about what they can do to protect themselves before police arrive.
14 years ago

Seattle restaurant flips the script for April Fool’s Day

A Seattle restaurant is reinventing itself for one night only April Fool's Day for a bit of fun.
14 years ago

Easter pet safety tips

Remember your pets this weekend when preparing for Easter family activities. Colorful Easter baskets full of plastic eggs, synthetic grass and chocolate bunnies are very attractive to our furry friends.
14 years ago

Best thing: Watch ‘Ho Hey’ as performed by Chickeneers Fallon, Shelton and Offerman

The Lumineers released their single "Ho Hey" over year ago. First came the music blogs, then public radio, CW TV show placements, Billboard's top charts, Top 40 radio play and a performance at the Grammys.
14 years ago

Stephen Colbert: When did gay marriage become a constitutional right?

On Thursday night's episode of the "Colbert Report," satiric news man Stephen Colbert grilled Slate's Emily Bazelon on the Supreme Court hearings on the Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8.
14 years ago

Seattle man charged in crash that left 2 dead, 2 critically injured

Prosecutors have charged a man accused of killing two people and critically injuring two others while driving drunk in a Seattle neighborhood on Monday.
14 years ago

A ‘genius’ invention: Ignition-interlock system

The driver who killed two people and critically injured a mother and her infant son should have been using an ignition-interlock device. He was ordered to do so by two different judges after two different DUI infractions were brought to court.
14 years ago

Best-case scenario: Budget cuts bring even more jets to Seafair

Federal budget cuts may mean no Blue Angels at Seafair, but a backup plan is coming together.
14 years ago

GeekWire app of the week: College Basketball by StatSheet

This week's app of the week might actually help you win an argument or two during the NCAA tournament. This player's better than this player, this team is better than this one, finally you have a tool to prove your case.
14 years ago

Top 9 plumbing fixes you can do yourself

Pete and Rob tell you the easiest nine fixes to common plumbing problems.
14 years ago

Seattle’s rules for pot may keep it out of the Capitol Hill neighborhood

The City of Seattle is working on its own set of rules for recreational marijuana that might likely would keep it out of several popular neighborhoods.
14 years ago

Will millennials overcome great recession hurdle?

The recession and a weak economy has given millennials a tough row to hoe as they enter the workplace and adulthood. Things like owning a home, that used to be a near given once one reached a certain age, seem out of reach for these folks.
14 years ago

How to get noticed by your favorite sports team: Fanzo

Fanzo wanted to feature the best sports content online and the fans that share it. So they came up with the Fanzo score.
14 years ago

Spring weather warming up for sunny weekend

Rumors abound that springtime weather is warming up in Washington.
14 years ago

Grandparents had just arrived from midwest before fatal North Seattle crash

A judge has ordered that the suspect in a deadly North Seattle crash that left two dead and two others in critical condition be held on $2.5 million bail.
14 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Shellfish

Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau say it's the perfect time of the year to pick up clams, oysters and mussels.
14 years ago

Give rum a real taste at new Seattle bar: Rumba

The staff at Capitol Hill rum bar, Rumba, is on a mission to show everyone rum is good with more than just Coke. Calling themselves "Seattle's first rum bar" the rum lovers at Rumba are introducing Seattleites to 250 varieties of the spirit.
14 years ago

All star food lineup for Ethan Stowell charity event

There will be strong representation from top tier Seattle foodies at a charity event being hosted by Northwest chef, and current Best Chef: Northwest James Beard nominee, Ethan Stowell.
14 years ago