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City, county agree to $9M facelift for Seattle’s Third Avenue

A new agreement between the city, county and downtown businesses will ensure Seattle's Third Avenue gets a much-needed facelift.
14 years ago

Little fanfare for marijuana legalization in Colorado; were we doing it wrong?

Colorado gave a lonely reception to marijuana when it became the second state to legalize the drug. Just as state leaders planned.
14 years ago

Tears and forgiveness as Longview dad, daughter speak on false rape allegations

A Longview father, wrongly accused of raping his own child tearfully spoke out on national television with his daughter at his side.
14 years ago

First gay bishop teaches integrity, offers congratulations to newlyweds

He is the New Hampshire Bishop of the Episcopal Church and he traveled around to states where the issue of same-sex marriage was on the ballot. Bishop Gene Robinson is also gay.
14 years ago

King County deputy shoots man who took away Taser

A King County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Monday morning after the suspect allegedly wrestled away a Taser.
14 years ago

Busiest shipping day of the year expected to make history

Hundreds of workers are loading up packages at the Fed Ex. Monday will be the busiest shipping day of the year and this year it might make history.
14 years ago

Olympia bar owner hopes to boost business by welcoming pot smokers

Business has been slow for Frank Schnarr in Olympia. He owns Frankie's Sports Bar & Grill and with the legalization of marijuana, he's ready to try something new that will begin to bring in the cash.
14 years ago

World class mixed martial arts gym builds UFC champions in Kirkland

The first thing I noticed when I sat down at AMC Pankration gym in Kirkland, was the famous face mopping the wrestling mats.

14 years ago

Ordinary to extraordinary: Holiday cheese plates

In case you need a few last minute tips, Seattle Kitchen hosts Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau have a few tips for your cheese plate.
14 years ago

U.S. Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Friday that they will rule on the constitutionality of two gay marriage cases: California's Prop 8 and the federal government's Defense of Marriage Act.
14 years ago

Ordinary to extraordinary: Sugar cookies

"Nothing is supposed to be white except whip cream." In the bakery that is -- that's how Seattle Kitchen host Thierry Rautureau feels about what you see, eat and smell in the bakery.
14 years ago

You don’t become an extraordinary waiter overnight

Superstar chef Thierry Rautureau trains his waitstaff to be some of the best in the nation.
14 years ago

Knowledge-off quiz: Celebrity weddings

This week KIRO Radio host Andrew Walsh quizzes Dave Ross, Luke Burbank, news anchor Kim Shepard, and Seattle's Morning News host Tom Tangney on their knowledge of celebrity weddings. See how you do.
14 years ago

Home remedies for keeping the house clean and fresh

People are becoming more wary about using harsh chemicals around the home. This week on Home Matters, Pete and Rob take a look at old-fashioned homemade cleaning solutions that you can put to use to keep your home looking sharp.
14 years ago

The ins and outs of legalized marijuana

Marijuana became legal under Washington state law Thursday. So, bong hits and funny brownies for everybody?
14 years ago

‘The Winner Is’ casts for singers in Seattle but the loser might be TV audiences

If you have the singing chops, maybe you can plan on attending auditions for a new reality show at the Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle this Saturday.
14 years ago

Seattle restaurants to pair with Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Nutcracker

A trip to PNB's Nutcracker has become a tradition for many, including Let's Eat Host Providence Cicero. The night is one she looks forward to every year so to help others in planning that special evening, she's compiled a list of convenient nearby eateries.
14 years ago

Puppies for Rent – a real live business

A few years ago, trying to please his lady on her birthday, KIRO Radio Host Andrew Walsh sought out a puppy party service, a service his girlfriend imagined would bring puppies to your home for a fun afternoon of frolicking with new fuzzy friends. But much to his chagrin he couldn't find such a business...until now.
14 years ago

Former Superintendent of Seattle Schools Maria Goodloe-Johnson dies at 55

The former Superintendent of Seattle Schools, Dr. Maria Goodloe Johnson has died at age 55.
14 years ago

Voter turnout in Washington was largest in nation

Secretary of State Sam Reed certified the election results on Wednesday, and also shared an impressive number.
14 years ago

What are my rights under Washington state’s new marijuana law?

It's officially legal to smoke marijuana in Washington state on Dec. 6. But many are asking what that really means. Can you light up a joint on a street corner or get high in the parking lot?
14 years ago

Man who saved person from train doesn’t blame bystanders for inaction

Photographs of a man trying to escape from the path of a New York subway train, have many asking why bystanders didn't help him. A man with experience in such a rescue says very little a person does in a situation like that is well thought out.
14 years ago

Punishment doled out for bad behaving Bellevue cops

Their behavior was indisputably bad -- at least that's what the Bellevue Police Department determined regarding the actions of two of their officers at a Seattle Seahawks game.
14 years ago

Bellevue cops disciplined for bad behavior at Seattle Seahawks home opener

Punishment is being handed down to a few Bellevue cops who got in trouble for causing problems outside and inside a Seahawks football game in September.
14 years ago