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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
John Curley
Starbucks’ new gun policy pouring gasoline on the fire
This is a story that has been percolating like hot, fresh coffee. Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, apparently previously wanted to stay neutral on the gun-carry issue, saying the company would follow gun-carry cues based on local law. Not so anymore.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Superbugs sound even scarier in new CDC report
Superbugs have been around the last couple of years, but the Centers for Disease Control is getting serious on sounding the alarm at the release of a new report that says antibiotic-resistant infections are impacting 2 million Americans a year, and resulting in 23,000 deaths.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Prosecutor: Random Seattle stabbing is fault of decreased mental health funding
While not all random acts of violence can ever be stopped, King County Prosecutor Dan Satterburg says Friday night's random stabbing of a couple leaving the Sounders game again shows the mental health system is failing.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Doctors warn of ear, throat damage in Seahawks record crowd noise attempt
As Seahawks fans get ready to try and break the world record for the loudest crowd at a stadium, some experts are warning to protect your ears and your throat.13 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Do you know what to do when you see a stopped school bus?
Some Washington drivers either don't know what to do when they approach a stopped school bus or they just don't care.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Are we really that unhappy? U.S. lags in world happiness rankings
What's the secret to happiness? KIRO Radio's Tom and Curley say we need to lower our expectations after seeing where the U.S. stands in the latest world happiness rankings.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Neighbors, Seattle high school battle over stadium lights
Should Seattle's Bishop Blanchet High School be allowed to put 70-foot tall light towers at its football field near Green Lake? A long-running legal battle between the private school and neighbors fighting the lights is now in federal court.13 years ago
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