Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement ahead of schedule and on budget
Ahead of time and on budget - that's the latest viaduct news being celebrated by the Washington State Department of Transportation.15 years ago
Writer, father shocked at awful baby names on new lists
Giving your baby a unique name might make you stand out as a parent, but could come back to haunt your child. (AP Photo/File) It’s a problem with everyone; this is everyone collectively being stupid and giving their kids terrible, terrible names, according to Drew Magary with DeadSpin. People’s imagination, or rather, lack-thereof, is what […]15 years ago
Free online classes from UW, Princeton, Stanford; Dave’s signing up
The University of Washington recently joined 11 other colleges and universities in offering free online classes through online site Coursera. This new development is inspiring Dave Ross to hit the books.15 years ago
FBI investigating needles found in sandwiches on Delta flights
The FBI is investigating after needles were found in turkey sandwiches on Delta Air Lines flights from Amsterdam to the United States.15 years ago
JBLM soldier arrested in downtown Seattle for groping, hot dog assault
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier found himself in jail after some late-night groping and hot dog throwing Sunday evening in a downtown parking garage.15 years ago
A message from Luke Burbank to Kate Upton: I’ve got your back
Kate Upton recently did a risque spread for GQ – but that hasn’t stopped the pro-ana blogs from calling her “fat.” (GQ magazine image) Pro-skinny (or pro-anorexia websites) have been railing on about how SI Swimsuit cover girl and all- around hottie Kate Upton is too fat. But 97.3 KIRO FM Ross & Burbank host […]15 years ago
Men fly in balloon chair 10,000 feet over Oregon
Two men who took a short ride over Oregon in a pair of lawn chairs tied to 350 balloons say the sensation of floating near 10,000 feet is pretty fabulous.15 years ago
Good luck making close friends after age 30
Does your ability to make a best friend dwindle as you age? A recent New York Times article suggests the prospect may become more and more difficult after age 30.15 years ago
Bainbridge Mora Iced Creamery named best in U.S.
The Mora Iced Creamery on Bainbridge Island has been named as the best ice cream in the U.S. by Food & Wine Magazine.15 years ago
Boeing gets ready for stiff competition from overseas
Is the aviation industry ready for stiffer competition from overseas? Boeing and other companies think more needs to be done to grow a more skilled local workforce, and they'll have their say at a U.S. Senate committee hearing this week.15 years ago
Police detain suspect in Belltown shooting
Gunfire broke out again on First Avenue in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood when a crowd gathered in a parking lot early Sunday morning.15 years ago
Analysts say gas prices may have hit rock bottom
Average gas prices around the country have continued to decrease, but experts say they may have hit rock bottom.15 years ago
Lightning hits Renton home, throws man across room
Everyone heard the thunder Friday morning, but one Renton man felt the lightning.15 years ago
Woman’s raccoon attack injuries are just the beginning, warns listener
A woman was attacked by a pack of raccoons Monday while walking her dog. She was left with nearly 100 wounds.15 years ago
Seattle Police arrest 21 in Honduran drug ring bust
Seattle police took notice last year when a new type of crack-cocaine started showing up downtown. On Tuesday, cops arrested nearly two dozen people behind the sale and distribution of the drug.15 years ago
Peter Keller a ‘minor, tragic character’ in the story of his wife, daughter
The community has had the first opportunity to hear from Peter Keller since he murdered his wife and daughter, and ultimately committed suicide. But he leaves some questions unanswered.15 years ago
Boeing raises pilot shortage concerns after gangbuster week of orders
Following a week of orders at the Farnborough Airshow, as well as from state-side air carrier United, Boeing is raising concerns over a possible pilot shortage.15 years ago
Rap artist arrested for stealing thousands of credit card numbers
A rap artist is in jail after allegedly buying and using thousands of stolen credit card numbers that were hacked from Seattle area businesses.15 years ago
Peter Keller’s video diary
Detectives revealed Thursday that Peter Keller, who killed his wife and daughter in April, had kept a video diary. Portions of the diary were released to the media, and include a scene where Keller appears to allude to the murders.15 years ago
Mom headed to Ethiopia to honor daughter’s charity-water legacy
For the one-year anniversary of Rachel Beckwith's death, her mother will travel to Ethiopia to visit the communities who now have access to clean water because of her daughter's charity.15 years ago
Russian armed guards stall group trying to circle globe on Sea-Doos
Five guys on Sea-Doos have a wild goal: to traverse the globe. When they crossed the Bering Strait, they were detained by a group of armed guards.15 years ago
Weekend traffic guide: Major closures and crowds
Not only are the I-5 ramps at Mercer Street, the intersection of N 85th Avenue at Aurora Avenue N. and the 520 bridge is closed for construction this weekend, there are just a lot of events that promise to bring more people into the city.15 years ago
Normandy Park, Gold Bar might fall off the map
The mayor of San Bernardino recently declared bankruptcy, and now two Washington towns are facing similar decisions.15 years ago
