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KIRO Radio host Don O’Neill was catfished by woman in Seattle

With massive media attention on the Manti Te'o case and a new TV show, the practice of catfishing seems to be revealing itself as a more common occurrence than anyone thought. After years of not sharing his story with anyone, KIRO Radio's Don O'Neill decided it was time for him to join the ranks of those bravely speaking out about being tricked by someone online.
14 years ago

‘Argo’ gains momentum at SAG Awards, but KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross voted for ‘Lincoln’

Off air, Dave Ross is known for his roles in local productions of Gilbert and Sullivan favorites. But it's not those acting chops that gave Dave his first opportunity to vote for the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
14 years ago

MIT professor says Boeing has two options for Dreamliner’s troubled battery

As Boeing rushes to find a solution to a battery problem that has grounded the company's entire fleet of 787 Dreamliners, an expert said he didn't expect the problem.
14 years ago

Rubio wins WA GOP’s first straw poll while new report says West leaning more left

More than 450 Republican leaders and activists gathered in Ocean Shores for a weekend conference, and held their first straw poll of this election cycle.
14 years ago

Pike Brewery gears up for 5th Annual Chocofest

When you order a stout beer, you're getting a brew with chocolate and coffee overtones. And as Valentine's Day approaches, the 5th annual Pike Chocofest will marry drinks and desserts.
14 years ago

Weekly Burbank Knowledge-off Quiz: Oprah Trivia

Oprah is the topic of this first ever only Burbank Knowledge-off Quiz.
14 years ago

Pressure on Boeing in 787 development nothing new

It was a plane that promised to be lighter and more technologically advanced than any other. Half of it would be built with new plastics instead of aluminum. The cabin would be more comfortable for passengers, and airlines could cut their fuel bills by 20 percent.
14 years ago

New Mariners announcer thankful for shot at the big leagues

Heading into his first season as a major league baseball broadcaster, new voice of the Mariners Aaron Goldsmith tells Seattle's Morning News there are no signature catch phrases in his repertoire yet.
14 years ago

Seattle’s Macklemore achieves top status on the Billboard Hot 100

Seattle's newest hip hop star Macklemore has achieved top status on the Billboard charts.
14 years ago

Pet tips: How to introduce a new dog into the home

A huge number of dogs find a new home around the holiday season. KIRO Radio's It's Raining Cats and Dogs Show decided to consult the experts on how to best welcome those new pups into the home.
14 years ago

Prepare yourself for these two budget related possibilities

Congress hasn't passed a budget since 2009. And as the House and the Sentate prepare to try and dig us out of debt crevasse, we should prepare ourselves for two possibilities.
14 years ago

Q & A with Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn joined KIRO Radio's Ross and Burbank Show to discuss many issues concerning the city this Thursday morning. They covered the Sacramento Kings deal, the tunnel boring machine delays, drugs in Belltown, and guns.
14 years ago

Panetta announces combat jobs previously closed to women will open

Letting women join in on combat would be a historic change, one which was recommended by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, overturns a 1994 rule prohibiting women from being assigned to smaller ground combat units.
14 years ago

Boeing bypassing union leaders, takes contract message directly to SPEEA members

Boeing managers are bypassing union officials and taking their message directly to engineering union members, offering their opinion on the company's "best and final" contract offer via a satellite webcast.
14 years ago

Amber Alert canceled for Oregon boy

Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 5-year-old boy who was kidnapped early Wednesday morning from his Dalles, Ore. home.
14 years ago

Video: Dolphin asks for help, diver assists

A diving group near Hawaii was enjoying the aquatic sights when they heard a dolphin cry and the bottlenose dolphin swam in their direction.
14 years ago

Tom Douglas started out with an Easy Bake Oven

A pink EasyBake Oven certainly didn't stop little Tom Douglas' budding baking skills. "I feel very good about my manliness today, and I feel very good about doing my share in the kitchen."
14 years ago

GeekWire’s app of the week: Taxi Turvi

This week's GeekWire app of the week will let you know if your cabbie is taking you for a ride.
14 years ago

How dogs in the workplace work at Amazon

Seattle-based Amazon.com has a long history of welcoming four-legged friends into the office. A current Amazonian tells KIRO Radio's "It's Raining Cats and Dogs" that it all began with a Corgi named Rufus, the company's first office dog compatriot.
14 years ago

This week’s pet tips: Finding lost animals

Cats can dash out of a door or dogs can bolt through a gate very quickly. If your pet gets away from you start searching immediately. Don't wait to see if your pet will return on their own! Taking a few proactive steps can save you and your pet from a frightening and dangerous experience.
14 years ago

Pet doc will be guest co-host this weekend

Dr. Heather Adicks, of Enumclaw Veterinary Hospital, will be guest hosting with Shawn Stewart this weekend.
14 years ago

How to build a championship NBA team

Seattle is facing the prospect of bringing a young NBA team to town, and expecting them to be bound for greatness right out of the gate is certainly asking a lot.
14 years ago

It wasn’t your typical presidential inaugural address

In a speech that typically stays general, President Barack Obama kicked off his second term appealing to the liberal base of his party.
14 years ago

Stanwood woman reps for Northwest at Obama’s inauguration

A Stanwood woman is representing for the Northwest at President Barack Obama's inauguration Monday.
14 years ago