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Photo: John Legend poses for a portrait on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in West Hollywood, Calif., to pro...
Julia Dallas

Chateau Ste. Michelle announces eclectic summer concert series

Chateau Ste. Michelle winery in Woodinville announced the full list of its popular summer concert series on Monday.
3 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

‘I didn’t even feel it’: John Curley shares astonishing story of local winner

The "I-1THIS" license plate is more than creative, it comes with a story of triumph. John Curley told the story who won the winning plate.
3 years ago
Photo: The Irish Festival Seattle begins Saturday at the Seattle Center....
Paul Holden

Weekend revelry roundup: Sunshine, St. Patrick’s Day, Seattle Reign

The sun is OUT, the temperatures are UP. A really good weekend is shaping up in the region. MoPOP is celebrating a new exhibit.
3 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Russell Wilson and Ciara’s Oscar Party photo just what our culture needs

An Oscar photo of Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara at an after party really struck me as different.
3 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Gamez: Want to travel on a budget? Try ‘destination dupes’

The newest trend might be the answer to scratch that exploring itch while staying on budget -- destination dupes.
3 years ago
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Jake Coyle, The Associated Press

‘Oppenheimer’ crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war

In what was seen as the night’s most nail-biting category, Stone won over Lily Gladstone of “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
3 years ago
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Colleen O'Brien

Colleen O’Brien: Can you ace this quiz on consumer protection knowledge?

We had a bit of fun on Friday with ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum, who brought out the props to quiz the hosts on consumer protection knowledge.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Zulily back from the dead? The latest on the Seattle-based company’s comeback

It appears the end of Seattle-based online retailer Zulily may not have been the end. A social media post hinted at the company's rebirth.
3 years ago
Photo: Mixed drinks named "Peanut Butter Jelly Thyme," left, and a "Best Cup of Coffee in a Manhatt...
Paul Holden

Whimsical weekend roundup: Seattle offers dancing, drinks, art, movies

Friday is here yet again and it is time to get out and enjoy some fun in the Pacific Northwest this weekend.
3 years ago
Photo: The Flaming Lips release confetti as thousands of music and art lovers flocked to the Capito...
Julia Dallas

Capitol Hill Block Party announces 2024 indie, pop, edm lineup

Capitol Hill Block Party is back with another electric lineup. On Tuesday, the event revealed a diverse set of artists.
3 years ago
Image: An artist rendering of the proposed In-N-Out Burger in Ridgefield...
Steve Coogan

First In-N-Out Burger to come to the state of Washington

Ridgefield City Manager Steve Stuart confirmed Thursday the city has received a building permit application from In-N-Out Burger.
3 years ago
A view of Lumen Field in Seattle can be seen during Leg 2 of the 2022 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions...
Paul Holden

Weekend revelry roundup: Comic Con and the Seattle Sounders return

ECCC is underway and tickets are still on sale for Friday and Sunday. It's also the home opener for the Seattle Sounders this weekend.
3 years ago
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Paul Holden

Holden: Emerald City Comic Con’s guest lineup ‘biggest one I’ve seen’

Don't be alarmed if you see elves or superheroes walking the streets of Seattle this weekend. Emerald City Comic Con has returned!
3 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Beyoncé’s controversial country hit is glossing over the bigger issue

Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood haven’t had a No. 1 single on their own. It just feels like something is off. And, it is.
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Good news in Washington: Lost cat found, winning lottery ticket discovered

A Tacoma family got its lost cat back after four years. In Lynnwood, a woman got a surprise when she remembered a lottery ticket she bought.
3 years ago
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Jake Coyle, The Associated Press

‘Oppenheimer,’ Lily Gladstone win at 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards

Gladstone won Saturday and the crowd erupted. Stone, too, stood and vigorously applauded. Her win would be a first for Native Americans.
3 years ago
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Paul Holden

Weekend revelry roundup: The events will be ‘Unstoppable’

Friday is here yet again and before you send that text to cancel your plans, check out some of the stuff that's going on around Seattle.
3 years ago
Kenneth Kellogg (Malcolm X, center) with members of the Seattle Opera ensemble of "X: The Life and ...
Heather Bosch

Complex civil rights leader the focus of Seattle Opera performance

The opera touches on key moments of Malcolm's life, including family tragedy, crime, and a stint in prison where Malcolm joined the Nation of Islam and began using X as his last name.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Zoo Tunes announces lineup for summer series

It is always exciting to make summer plans and the Woodland Park Zoo's Zoo Tunes is among them.
3 years ago
Image: An elk was spotted with a tire stuck on its antler in late January 2024....
Steve Coogan

Elk spotted with a tire on its antler: Why it’s likely not in danger

Late last month, reports of an elk with a tire stuck on its antlers at Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley began to surface.
3 years ago
Image:A Mexican Mariachi band surrounded by heart-shaped balloons awaits the arrival of a couple's ...
Matt Butler

KIRO Nights on dating rules, timeframes: How long is too long to wait?

Deborah Graham's mention of the rule of threes provoked some polar opposite opinions from listeners.
3 years ago
Image: The BE Great Celebration, being put on by the Downtown Seattle Association, will be held Feb...
Paul Holden

Weekend revelry roundup: Black History Month celebrations, movies, music, more

Available this weekend: Movie screenings, Black History Month festivities, Lunar New Year celebrations and beer festivals.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

UW ranked in top 25% of survey examining ‘most prestigious’ schools in the world

Among public universities, UW only trails the University of California, Berkeley, UCLA and the University of Michigan.
3 years ago
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Lisa Brooks

3 Seattle-area high school jazz bands named finalists at prestigious jazz competition

Garfield and Roosevelt High have won the competition four times. Bothell hasn't won yet, but it has made it to the final 15 each of the past three years.
3 years ago