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Hooked on junk food? Tips to fight sugary, salty food lures

"Bet you can't eat just one!" Sometimes it's hard to stop once you dip your hand into a bag of crunchy, salty, delicious potato chips. But could they actually be addictive?
14 years ago

Seattle chef’s new book a guide to seasonal Northwest cooking

While there are a number of Northwest cookbooks on the market, one Seattle chef saw a hole. He wanted a book that really focused on the seasons in the Northwest, which he understands a little differently than most.
14 years ago

Rumors swirl around Pope Francis during his first days as pontiff

Newly elected Pope Francis is powerful - in terms of what he can and can't do. However, he doesn't have very much power when it comes to how people receive him.
14 years ago

Teen boy will join brother to face adult charges for brutal murder

A 15-year-old Pierce County boy has been charged as an adult for first degree murder in the brutal attack that left another boy dead last summer.
14 years ago

Cuddle up to ‘Frankenfish?’ Author makes case for genetically-modified animals

A lot of people get squeamish at the thought of eating what some call "frankenfish," or other genetically-modified animals, but writer Emily Anthes tells KIRO Radio's Ross and Burbank Show that we should give it a chance.
14 years ago

Blogger who saved images follows Steubenville rape trial closely

Two teenagers are standing trial in an eastern Ohio town for the rape of a 16-year-old girl.
14 years ago

The United States of Starbucks: An astronomy student’s map

There are Starbucks everywhere. As a PhD candidate at the University of Washington, James Davenport was well aware of this. He calls the Northwest home, and as he put it - grad students drink a lot of coffee.
14 years ago

Residents in West Seattle concerned about waterfront cameras; Luke Burbank isn’t

We're worried about cameras: Red light cameras, police drones, and now - cameras along Seattle's waterfront. Or at least, everyone with the exception of Luke Burbank, is worried about cameras.
14 years ago

World tour continues for US’s weirdest diplomat Dennis Rodman

Watch out Vatican, you're next for Dennis Rodman. The former NBA star turned ersatz diplomat popped up in Italy on Wednesday, walking near St. Peter's Square.
14 years ago

Mediterranean diet called ‘phooey’ but still supposed to improve heart health

"If I went on the Mediterranean diet, there is not a chance I would lose a pound," says Seattle Kitchen host and chef Tom Douglas.
14 years ago

Seattle woman claims final rose on ‘The Bachelor’

A Seattle woman claimed the final rose on this season of "The Bachelor."
14 years ago

Man carrying gun prompts precautionary lockdown at Olympia schools

Three Olympia schools were placed in lockdown while police searched for a man seen by neighbors carrying a gun.
14 years ago

WSP troopers on the lookout for cars cutting off semi trucks

The Washington State Patrol is looking for those small cars that dart in front of semi drivers.
14 years ago

Out of solitary, two not charged with crime still don’t know about May Day

Two people believed to have information relating to the May Day riots in Seattle were released from prison where they were being held in solitary confinement on Feb. 28.
14 years ago

Senate OKs bill limiting Seattle’s sick leave laws

The state Senate has approved a measure to limit Seattle's sick leave law.
14 years ago

Former Supersonic Robert Swift’s high school coach on the player before foreclosure

After his foreclosed home riddled with trash took over headlines just a week ago, many are asking, what happened to former Seattle Sonic Robert Swift?
14 years ago

Ingredient of the week: Guinness

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, we find out why the Irish say their Guinness is better than the exports in the U.S. and around the world.
14 years ago

Everett Grab-N-Go owner claims business target of a witch hunt

After a number of recent arrests, the owner of an Everett bikini barista franchise says his business is the target of a witch hunt.
14 years ago

Object of softball coach’s affection on why she turned the high school coach in

Katherine Aagard thought she was helping out some teenage girls with a scavenger hunt. So not thinking much of it at the time, she agreed to give them her phone number and let them taker her photo.
14 years ago

It’s a man’s world according to top woman at Facebook

The most powerful woman at Facebook, Chief Operational Officer Sheryl Sandberg says men still run the world.
14 years ago

Seattle bar steps up as first to ban Google glasses

They're not even available for purchase yet, but a Seattle bar has already said a new tech accessory from Google will not be allowed at their establishment.
14 years ago

Tacoma man charged with prositituting teen girl

A 15-year-old girl was raped and prostituted by a man in California before getting shipped to Tacoma where the same would happen to her, according to Pierce County prosecutors.
14 years ago

AG Ferguson ready to defend Washington’s pot law

Attorney General Eric Holder and his team have been reviewing the voter approved marijuana legalization laws in Washington and Colorado since they passed in November.
14 years ago

Man arrested after disturbance at Seattle University

There were a few scary minutes at Seattle University on Wednesday when an incoherent man trespassed on campus.
14 years ago