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Seattle Chef Renee Erickson’s ‘simple’ formula making big impact

It's been a big couple weeks for Seattle chef Renee Erickson. First, her Ballard oyster bar the Walrus and the Carpenter was named on bon apetit magazine's list of the "20 Most Important Restaurants" (in the U.S.). Then, the chef and another one of her restaurants were honored to be listed as award contenders for this year's James Beard Awards.
14 years ago

Still on the books in Washington: Communists barred from voting

It's been nearly 50 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a Washington state law, barring members of the Communist Party from voting or holding public-sector jobs, is unconstitutional.
14 years ago

Wanted felon causes accident, injuries in Alderwood Mall parking lot

A Lynnwood motorcycle cop and a Snohomish woman are recovering from minor injuries Monday morning after a crash involving a wanted felon.
14 years ago

New medal for drone pilots angers some military members

A big debate is brewing over a new medal being awarded to drone pilots.
14 years ago

Charges allege Federal Way counselor had sex with sexual abuse client

Officials in Washington call the action of a Federal Way medical professional a huge violation of trust.
14 years ago

Proposed legislation to bring back draft would include women, offer non-military options

It was the footnote on the announcement that the last of the military combat roles would be open to women: the draft. Congressman Charlie Rangel is no stranger to wanting to bring the draft back, and now it seems there is no reason not too.
14 years ago

Shop owner: Bike tax could hurt local businesses more than it helps roads

A tax proposed to help Washington state's continuously ailing transportation budget could hurt small businesses says a Seattle bike shop owner.
14 years ago

Four-year-old drags injured sister from deadly crash

A heady 4-year-old Oregon girl likely saved her younger sister's life early Wednesday when her mom drove off a rural road near the southwest Washington coast and crashed deep in the woods, but it was some curious locals that likely saved them both. Two young children spent hours in the cold near a remote Southwest Washington highway after a crash that killed their mother.
14 years ago

As Hanford leaks, cleanup continues, and nuclear reservation’s legacy remains

It's a legacy. It's a liability. A radioactive waste tank at the Hanford nuclear reservation is leaking and concerned that a long-planned plant to treat that waste is behind schedule and over budget.
14 years ago

Taste these Northwest James Beard Award contenders

A number of Northwest chefs and restaurants made the list of semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards (like the Oscars of food). If you're not familiar with these chefs and restaurants, it might be time for a taste.
14 years ago

MTV’s Real World Portland trailer released

MTV is offering the first glimpse of its new Real World season taking place in Portland, Ore.
14 years ago

Man wields sword in Edmonds Starbucks, leads police on high speed chase

A 30-year-old man was taken with a Starbucks barista but when he was asked to back off, he armed himself, medieval style.
14 years ago

Taxing opportunities to dance: We don’t want Seattle to turn into ‘Footloose’ town

Giving patrons the opportunity to dance, and not paying a tax on it, is getting a number of Washington state businesses in trouble with the Department of Revenue.
14 years ago

Gondolas wouldn’t solve transportation problem, but they’d be neat

Luke Burbank wouldn't hop on a gondola to get to work, but he said he'd ride it for the "gee whiz" factor.
14 years ago

The most expensive Starbucks drink seems like an unappetizing, bad idea

Even in over-caffeinated Seattle this is a little over the top: An Enumclaw man celebrated his 27th birthday by ordering what could be the most expensive Starbucks drink ever.
14 years ago

Wine and cheese, why not try wine and pig?

A new food pairing taking the culinary world by storm is wine and pig. This year marks the fifth year for Cochon555, an event that highlights heritage pig breeds and family farms.
14 years ago

How to stock your spice rack

Once a year, usually the weekend of the Super Bowl (just because it helps him remember) Tom Douglas visits his favorite spice specialty store and stocks up.
14 years ago

GeekWire app of the week: Fast Camera

If you've got a wiggly baby or a great play developing on the soccer field, this week's GeekWire app of the week might help you capture just the moment you want.
14 years ago

Ingredient of the week: White fish

This week's ingredient of the week is white fish. Seattle Kitchen hosts Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau tell you how to prepare cod, plaice, or haddock whether it's smoked, broiled or deep-fried.
14 years ago

UW meteorologist proves our winter weather has lacked excitement

If you long for snow storms, winter weather warnings, flood advisories, knock-out strength wind, you've been out of luck this winter.
14 years ago

Bill Nye says 45-meter asteroid coming near earth reason to be concerned

Asteroids headed toward earth are a popular plotline in movies, but those not well versed in the sciences might not know how to take news there's one coming near us in real-life. With the asteroid called 2012DA14 set to come close to earth Friday, The Luke Burbank Show called up a man known for his ability to explain science to us laymen.
14 years ago

Man allegedly stabs neighbor in chin with scissors

The Seattle police are reminding people not to play with scissors, especially not while drinking.
14 years ago

Weird dog behaviors explained

This week we're joined by the founder of CityDog Magazine and an expert dog trainer to help us try and understand some of the crazy things our pups do.
14 years ago

Brother killed in apparent suicide was primary beneficiary of Powell family life insurance policy

The man named by the late Josh Powell to receive the largest portion of the family's life insurance policy has just died in an apparent suicide in Minnesota.
14 years ago