From Software Testing to Poppin’ Tags: The Story of Wanz from Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop”
You probably know Wanz from his deep, velvety "I'm gonna pop some tags, only got $20 in my pocket" hook in Macklemore's hit song "Thrift Shop." But did you know he was a struggling software tester for decades until he randomly got this big break at 51 years old? A profile about a sweet and chatty Shoreline man who loves music. And Dick's Drive-In.13 years ago
Hour of Code: learn to make $100,000
Hour of Code is a nationwide effort to get people interested in computer science and coding. Microsoft says they always have job vacancies for coders that can pay $100,000 to a graduate straight out of college. Rachel visits Seattle\'s Nathan Hale High School to learn more.13 years ago
UW Football Star Austin Seferian-Jenkins Talks to Ballard High Students About His DUI
In March, star UW football player Austin Seferian-Jenkins crashed his car while driving drunk. He later pleaded guilty to a DUI and spent a day in jail. Now, he's trying to turn the negative into a positive. He spoke to students at Ballard High School about his experience, and how drinking and driving can ruin, or end, your life.13 years ago
A Big Loss For the Hopeful Couple Looking to Score $32,000 for Their $110 Seahawks Tickets
Seahawks season ticket holders, Alexis and Chris Lundberg, are trying to adopt a baby but it will cost around $35,000. They tried selling their $55 tickets to Monday's Seahawks VS Saints game for $32,000 on eBay, but no one took the bait. Now Alexis reflects on what's next and the backlash of negative comments that came their way.13 years ago
Male or Female? Uh uh. Bellevue College Now Gives You Seven Gender Choices
This Fall, Bellevue College, and every other community and technical college in the state, changed the simple "Male or Female" question on their application to a two question, 14 answer survey. They hope to collect some data on the school's LGBTQ community so they can help students succeed at school.13 years ago
An apple a day? Hard cider makes a comeback in Washington state
Washington and Oregon are leading the nation's hard cider trend, and with our abundance of apples and a love for craft alcohol, why wouldn't we be? Seattle Cider Company, which only opened for business 10 weeks ago, is the first cidery in Seattle since Prohibition. Learn a bit of American cider history and why it's suddenly so popular today.13 years ago
New Changes Bring Bras, Midol & Therapy to Washington’s Women’s Prison
Until recently, men and women were treated exactly the same in the state's prison. They wore the same clothes, at the same and were treated the same, even though they have different needs. But the new Gender Responsiveness Action Plan is making some big, much appreciated, changes at the Washington Corrections Center for Women.13 years ago
Godless Church: Seattle Atheists on The Atheist Mega Church Trend
Two British comedians have started Sunday Assembly, church for people who don't believe in god. It's a new international phenomenon that some people are calling Atheist Mega Churches. I chatted with two members of the Seattle Atheists about the concept of atheists going to "church."13 years ago
A West Seattle Coffee Shop is Offering Faux Sunshine to Help You Beat the Winter Blues
Many northwesterners experience SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, because of our the long, dark, vitamin D-less days. So Hotwire Online Coffee House is offering free time in front of their new full spectrum lights while you sip your coffee and browse the Internet.13 years ago
Help us find a Puyallup man’s stolen boat!
Puyallup's Jeff Mason was getting ready to launch Fish'n Trips For Heroes, a charity that takes Wounded Warriors on fishing trips at no charge. But on Friday morning, while he was out volunteering at a local elementary school, his boat was stolen from his driveway.13 years ago
Local Gold Star Mothers honor their fallen sons
When a mother loses a son or daughter in a war, like it or not she becomes a Gold Star Mother. The women in this group, originally formed during World War I, support each other during the grief process and spend their time helping veteran causes.13 years ago
Seattle’s Beloved Scarecrow Video Is At Risk of Closing
Scarecrow Video has 120,000 titles for rent, which is more than any other video store, or online rental company, in the world. But Netflix has taken its toll on Scarecrow and the cult favorite has seen sales decline by 40%. They're making a plea to movie watchers: please come in and give us your business or we will disappear.13 years ago
Odd Job: The woman who calls, out-of-the-blue, to say “You might have an STD”
She may be less popular than telemarketers: When someone tests positive for an STD, King County Public Health will call any past or current partners that may have been exposed.13 years ago
Black Cats and Dogs Are Tougher To Adopt
The Seattle Animal Shelter says people aren't as keen on adopting black cats and dogs and they don't get as many clicks on the website. They are trying to educate the public to put their superstitions aside and choose a pet based on personality rather than color.13 years ago
When It’s “Okay” to Use Drugs While Pregnant
A response to my story on PICC in Kent, the infant care center that helps newborns get through drug withdrawals, that explains why doctors recommend pregnant women stay on methadone and sometimes prescription medications.13 years ago
Seattle is using food trucks to fight crime
SDOT has recently designated Westlake Park and the Pike St Hill Climb as food truck locations to try and bring in positive activity to areas that experience illegal activity.13 years ago
The quirky, nerdy clubs of the University of Washington
The UW boasts about 800 on-campus clubs and groups, and many of them span into the "special interest" category. Here Rachel checks out two of the quirkier clubs: The Joss Whedon Club and Friendship is Magic at UW, a group of students who love My Little Pony.13 years ago
Check out Amelia Earhart’s stylin’ ride at Seattle’s Museum of Flight
She might have disappeared, but a pristine replica of Amelia Earhart's plane is drawing plenty of oohs and aahs at Seattle's Museum of Flight.13 years ago
Redmond lawyer selflessly breaks down barriers to adoption
A year and a half ago a Redmond lawyer had an epiphany: kids shouldn't have to be in limbo just because their foster parents don't have the cash to pay the lawyer's adoption fees. So he created a non-profit that reduces legal fees for a family trying to adopt a child.13 years ago
Let’s Have Dinner and Talk About Death
Seattle's Michael Hebb has created a platform called Let's Have Dinner and Talk About Death to encourage friends, families and community members to get together and talk about all aspects of death: getting a living will, fears about dying, last wishes. He thinks it's the most important conversation that America isn't having.13 years ago
The Singing Telegram: Alive & Well in Seattle
An entertainment art I thought was dead, is alive and well in Seattle. A local musician and comedian named Leeni is just one of the entertainers Live Wire sends out to impersonate celebrities, and surprise people, via singing telegram.13 years ago
How To Save A Newborn Drug Addict
How To Save A Newborn Drug Addict Kent's Pediatric Interim Care Center is the only facility in the country that specifically cares for newborn babies addicted to drugs. They spend weeks to months helping them withdraw from drugs in the most comfortable setting possible. Many of the babies were born to upper middle class women who were taking prescription drugs.13 years ago
Experience Three Days, Two Nights of Homelessness for Only $2,000
A Seattle man, who has been homeless for nearly three months, is offering the public a three day, two night, homeless experience for $2,000. I met up with him near Pike Place Market to talk about Sub Urban Experience.13 years ago
