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A not-so-subtle jab at Chris Christie?
Here's the Time cover ... do you think they were making a joke about Gov. Chris Christie's weight?13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Tom Tangney: Why Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is losing to Ed Murray
Early election results gave Sen. Ed Murray a double-digit lead over incumbent Mike McGinn in the race to be Seattle's mayor.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Tom: Save Seattle’s Scarecrow Video for at least another day
One of the last holdouts after all the big video giants like Hollywood and Blockbuster shuttered up, is facing make-or-break times.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Sugar rush: Top Puget Sound neighborhoods for trick-or-treating
When it comes to trick-or-treating, some Puget Sound area neighborhoods consistently stand out. For kids, it's all about the candy. And all you have to do is ask around to figure out how to tap into the mother lode.13 years ago
Woman wants to send letter home with obese trick-or-treaters
A North Dakota woman (who wouldn't identify herself) said in a radio interview she's not planning on handing out candy to children she believes are "moderately obese." Instead she's giving them letters.13 years ago
Photo: The horrible things cigarettes can do to you, every time you buy a pack
Australia has gone all in on cigarette packaging. Instead of regular branding, cigarette packs there now must have "plain packaging" -- no branding whatsoever, just a picture of the horrible things cigarettes do to your body.13 years ago
Curley: Teaching ‘stranger danger’ is a disservice to kids
As Halloween comes around the corner - let's talk about "stranger danger."13 years ago
Video: A brief introduction to Rufus Wainwright – ‘Out of the Game’
If you're looking for a brief introduction, above is a music video Tom Tangney and Rufus Wainwright discussed during the interview, starring Helena Bonham Carter, for the song "Out of the Game."13 years ago
Tom Tangney
Exclusive interview: Rufus Wainwright and what the world gives and takes back
Rufus Wainwright is an innovative singer/songwriter who's wrapping up an 18-month world tour with three concerts here in Western Washington.13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
‘Harvest Festival’ teaches kids words don’t have real meaning
It's the war on13 years ago
We aren’t as divided as they make it sound on the news
Some of you wrote in today - probably in disbelief - because a new survey out now said that there was more common ground at the center of American politics, than the divisiveness that we hear about on the news13 years ago
MyNorthwest.com
’56 Up’ premieres tonight
"56 Up" is the latest in a series of documentaries that started with a group of 7-year-olds and has checked in on them every seven years since.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Think your kid is healthy? Edmonds family hopes their tragedy helps save others
When Jerry Truax sent his son Matthew off to school one morning last month, little did he know it would be the last time he'd see him alive. And now Jerry and his wife are trying to channel their grief into helping other families avoid their fate.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Over 9,400 enrollments in Washington Health Benefit Exchange’s first week
While things started out a little bumpy, the people behind Washington's Health Benefit Exchange are happy with the number of people checking out Washington's new health care options.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Medal of Honor recipient: ‘I believe you would do the exact same thing that I did’
Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Ty Carter says he feels uncomfortable when people call him a hero. President Barack Obama bestowed on Carter the nation's highest military honor this year for a battle that took place four years ago this date.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Could you eat Thumper? More people taking up urban bunny farming
First it was chickens. Now a number of urban farmers are turning to rabbits. But KIRO Radio's Tom and Curley don't think they have what it takes to put Peter Cottontail on a plate.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Tully’s founder not sad to see Rainier ‘R’ replace ‘T’
A replica of the Rainier "R" will soon be atop the old Rainier brewery in place of the "T" that marked the Tully's offices for over a decade. While many are excited about the return of the "R," is anyone sad to see the "T" go?13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Would you open the door for a child knocking in the middle of the night?
Any unexpected knock at the door after dark can be a little disconcerting, but what happens when the voice on the other side sounds like a child?13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
The dress code is not dress down: Why Seattle should dress up from time to time
Suit up, Seattle. It turns out even you fellow Seattleites are saying there is a time and a place for t-shirts and sandals and it's not all of the time.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Why are boys falling behind? Author says elimination of rough and tumble play to blame
Remember playing dodgeball, tag or 'tug of war' on the playground at recess? Most kids today will never get the chance, and the author of a new book argues that's seriously hurting boys now and for the future.13 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Medved: No honest Republican thinks Obamacare can be stopped
The countdown is on. The Affordable Health Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, kicks in on Oct. 1.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Trader Joe’s ex-president to open store that sells expired food
The ex-president of Trader Joe's is reportedly opening a new store. Instead of focusing on "fresh" produce, which is normally a selling point, this store will be stocking expired food.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
No sugarcoating how bad Jacksonville Jaguars really are
Talk about a sharp contrast. One week after vanquishing the 49ers, one of the best teams in the NFL, the Seahawks take on what's being called one of the worst in history. And even though everyone from Pete Carroll to the players are vowing not to overlook Jacksonville Sunday, it's pretty tough not to.13 years ago
John Curley
John Curley banana allegory offers fix for food-stamp system
John Curley explains how the food-stamp system can be improved by just taking a simple lesson from a banana table.13 years ago
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