How would housebound and homeless people survive a natural disaster?
After that frightening 'New Yorker' article came out, warning us that a big earthquake is bound to destroy the region, many of us started to prepare. But who will help the region's most vulnerable population?11 years ago
A ‘Black Lives Matter’ textbook is coming for middle and high schoolers
A 'Black Lives Matter' textbook is slated for a January 2016 release. Written by a college professor and a journalist, it is intended for grades 6-12, and is Common Core approved.11 years ago
Will the Seahawks defy superstition and wear lime green jerseys this season?
In 2009, the Seahawks wore lime green jerseys when they lost to the Chicago Bears. Superstition arose over the color. The 2015 training camp featured the same lime green, leading many to wonder if we'll see it return.11 years ago
Jewish, Muslim and Christian kids from the US and Jerusalem come together at a Seattle summer camp
Kids4Peace summer camp brings Jewish, Muslim and Christian 12 year olds from Washington state together with 12 year old Palestinians and Israelis, from Jerusalem, for 12 days.11 years ago
Cheetos, lunch meat and juice boxes were brought to you by the US military
If you eat processed foods, you're basically eating gussied up military rations. A new book shows how wartime military rations made their way into our supermarkets.11 years ago
How to be a CEO of a startup, from a guy who knows
Dan Shapiro launched his first startup 18 years ago. It failed. But he's learned from mistakes and headed four successful startups since. His new book wants to help you skip the failures.11 years ago
Does anyone use a travel agent anymore?
Now that booking travel online is a breeze, does anyone still use a travel agent? The short answer: yes. And it sounds like they can save you loads of money.11 years ago
A ‘Silicon Valley’ actor uses his TV character’s skills to judge a Microsoft start-up contest
Three hundred and thirty thousand college students, from 100 countries, competed in Imagine Cup, Microsoft's start-up competition. And they got Thomas Middleditch, of "Silicon Valley" fame, to be a judge.11 years ago
A new line of reversible clothing with no tags or buttons is perfect for kids with autism
A former CNN anchor came up with innovative Independence Day Clothing after watching her autistic son struggle for 45 minutes to get dressed.11 years ago
Bare your secrets on a public ‘confession board’ in Seattle
A confession board is popping up sporadically around Seattle, and you can jot down your deepest darkest secrets, anonymously, for the world to see.11 years ago
Why do you only drink tomato juice on airplanes?
Have you ever wondered why you order tomato juice on an airplane but rarely, or never, on the ground? Studies have been done, and experts have weighed in on the phenomenon.11 years ago
Russell Wilson explains why he chooses to Eat the Ball
Russell Wilson took time to chat about a new football-shaped bread called Eat the Ball. But Rachel Belle took the opportunity to ask questions we've all been wondering.11 years ago
The first spectacular photos of Pluto, explained by a UW Carl Sagan Fellow
UW astronomer explains how after nine years, three billion miles and $700 million, we are finally getting the first high resolution photos of Pluto.11 years ago
Fewer Americans are getting their pilot’s license, recreationally and commercially
In the last five years alone, the number of Americans who have a pilot's license has dropped by 34,000. It's simply too expensive for most, plus the magic and excitement that used to surround air travel has subsided.11 years ago
Does another warm El Niño winter mean another snowless season at the ski resorts?
Forecasters are predicting El Niño will continue to blow warm air on western Washington through the winter months, and possibly all the way through spring. But even after last year's dreadfully dry ski and snowboard season, folks at Steven's Pass don't seem too worried about the conditions this winter.11 years ago
Death to the wedding cake! Modern couples are choosing doughnuts and pie instead
Modern couples are choosing to shun the classic wedding cake in favor of fun handheld treats like doughnuts, ice cream sandwiches and macarons.11 years ago
A preschool inside a West Seattle nursing home brings joy to young and old
West Seattle's Intergenerational Learning Center is a preschool with participants between the ages of six months to 90.11 years ago
Get your own, personal superhero action figure made by Bellevue’s You Kick Ass
Mark Cuban, of "Shark Tank" fame, invested $100,000 in Bellevue's You Kick Ass, a company that will turn a picture of any person into a superhero action figure.11 years ago
Edith Macefield’s Ballard home could be demolished
The saga of Edith Macefield's 115 year old home continues as its latest owners find it is too expensive to get up to code. Now, it may be donated or demolished.11 years ago
‘A Taste of Home’ tells the story of history, food in Seattle’s Chinatown
Two documentarians from Singapore became fascinated with the food and history of Seattle's Chinatown.11 years ago
A local cop designed a manly, durable diaper bag for baby toting dads
Local cop, Jeff Shepard, was not a fan of the floral, pastel diaper bags on the market. So he designed his own. Now he sells his Down Range Baby bags, designed by a Lakewood military bag and bulletproof vest manufacturer.11 years ago
A Seattle man is throwing a huge retirement party for his service dog
Seattle's Alex Stone is never without his service dog, Fraser. Born with cerebral palsy, Fraser is the only reason Alex was able to live independently and travel. But it's time for 10 year old Fraser to retire.11 years ago
Anxiety is now the No. 1 mental health issue plaguing college students
Anxiety is now the most common mental health diagnosis among college students, knocking depression into the number two slot. The American College Health Association says one in six college students have been diagnosed with, or treated for, anxiety within the last year.11 years ago
