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Computer with tracking app leads Seattle police to stolen electronics

Electronics may be an easy item for thieves to grab, but they're becoming increasingly easier for cops to track down.
14 years ago

Video: SNL commercial parody mocks Starbucks, careless baristas

Starbucks boasted it's new brew-at-home Verismo system over the holidays. It promised to bring us an at-home version of the Starbucks coffee we've found ourselves additively consuming for the past 30 years or so.
14 years ago

NBA confirms sale proposal of Sacramento Kings to Seattle

Following weeks of unconfirmed rumors and unnamed sources, the NBA has confirmed the proposed sale of the Sacramento Kings to Chris Hansen's Seattle investment group.
14 years ago

Rain returning to Washington on Wednesday

Forecasters say Tuesday should be the last day in a nearly two-week long stretch of dry, foggy weather in Washington.
14 years ago

Tacoma councilman arrested for DUI

A Tacoma City Councilman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on Saturday night but the Washington State Patrol said he didn't try to use his political position to get him out of the situation.
14 years ago

Potential sniper targeted cars traveling through Pierce County

A sniper targeted moving vehicles in Pierce County early Sunday morning, and the Washington State Patrol is still looking for their suspect.
14 years ago

Reports indicate Sacramento Kings deal to Seattle announcement imminent

Multiple reports indicate that a deal between Chris Hansen's investment group and the Maloofs will be announced as early as Monday.
14 years ago

New faces, manes, otter tails to debut for zoo-lovers in 2013

Recently the cubs growled as they underwent an adorable medical check up.
14 years ago

Cold, foggy weather to continue in Western Washington

Forecasters say cold, dry weather with areas of freezing fog will continue into the middle of next week in Washington.
14 years ago

Former JAG lawyer shares insight into trial for accused Afghan killer

Attorney John Henry Browne believes the case against the accused killer of 16 Afghan civilians in politically motivated.
14 years ago

GeekWire app of the week: Mind Vault

This week's app of the week can be put to some practical use for those looking for a little assistance with memorization.
14 years ago

NFL hopes dashed? Where the Manti Te’o hoax stops, starts is still a mystery

It's all some kind of hoax, and we're not sure where it ends and where it begins. We don't fully know Manti Te'o's involvement, but now we do know that his girlfriend that died of Leukemia never existed.
14 years ago

Reward for AK-47 bandit reaches $100,000

An award of up to $100,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect known as the AK-47 bandit.
14 years ago

Gun lobby has leg up in the gun control debate, according to Washington congressman

Even within the gun lobby, there are a variety of issues to be concerned about, according to Washington state Rep. Adam Smith.
14 years ago

Boeing SPEAA members offer to extend contract to focus on 787 woes

Saying the company has enough on its mind with 787 problems, Boeing's engineering union offered Wednesday to compromise on a new contract and extend the agreements for another four years.
14 years ago

New puppy share resource in Seattle hopes to increase the fun

Even though puppies are undoubtedly the cutest in the whole world, not everyone has the lifestyle to have their own, or sometimes they need a helping hand. Enter City Dog Share. It started in San Francisco and has migrated its way to Seattle.
14 years ago

FAA grounds Boeing 787 Dreamliners over battery problems

The FAA has grounded U.S. based operations of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner after a second incident involving a faulty battery that sparked an emergency landing in Japan.
14 years ago

Professional lie detector will be watching Oprah interview for truths from Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong is allegedly going to "come clean" about his dirty history of doping in an interview with Oprah. The talk show legend has already said she was "satisfied" with the interview.
14 years ago

Inmate sentenced to 32 years for near-fatal beating of SeaTac prison guard

A man who beat a federal prison guard with a pipe has been sentenced to 32 years in prison.
14 years ago

Another lawsuit filed in Seattle to stop SoDo arena

Just as we're getting our hopes up about the chance the Sacramento Kings might move to Seattle there's a new lawsuit to stop the SoDo arena.
14 years ago

Japanese airlines ground Boeing 787 fleet after emergency landing

Japan's two major airlines have grounded their entire fleets of Boeing 787 Dreamliners after another emergency involving the next generation jet.
14 years ago

Lost in translation: Justice Clarence Thomas breaks 7-year silence

Justice Clarence Thomas is famously quiet on the Supreme Court bench. On Monday, he broke seven years of silence, and although no one is 100 percent positive, it was likely to make a joke about his alma mater, Yale.
14 years ago

Video games still a part of the gun debate; blamed for real-life violence

Commonalities between mass shooting suspects, include mental health issues anda long history of anti-social and rage filled tendancies, but does their video game habits have anything to do with their actions when they pick up a gun?
14 years ago

More Seattle teachers support Garfield teachers’ boycott of standardized test

Another Seattle school are joining Garfield High School teachers in boycotting a district-required standardized test that they say wastes time and resources.
14 years ago