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Seattle Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka let KIRO Radio’s Jason Rantz in on some of the tricks...
Jamie Skorheim

Clipped toenails, grippy socks among Seahawks scoring secrets

How do you become the Seahawks top scorer? The recipe from one Steven Hauschka includes grippy socks, toe exercises and keeping your toenails trimmed.
12 years ago
Seahawks’ sideline reporter Jen Mueller interviews coach Pete Carroll at the VMAC. Mueller of...
Josh Kerns

Bandwagon fan? How to talk Seahawks when you don’t actually know what you’re talking about

Even though everyone around town seems to be sporting a 12 jersey, sweatshirt or hat, few want to admit a dirty little secret: not everyone's that hardcore about the Hawks.
12 years ago
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MyNorthwest.com

What Green Bay, Seattle fans are saying about each other

Seattle and Green Bay fans are comparing and making fun of each other this week, but the only big difference is the Seahawks will beat the Packers in Sunday's Championship game.
12 years ago
A slowdown at the Port of Seattle prompted a lengthy backup into West Seattle Thursday afternoon. (...
Stephanie Klein

Port slowdown causes long traffic backups into West Seattle

A slowdown at the Port of Seattle prompted a lengthy backup into West Seattle Thursday afternoon.
12 years ago
Darcus Allen was convicted of four counts of aggravated murder for his role as Maurice Clemmons&#82...
Alyssa Kleven

State Supreme Court overturns conviction for getaway driver in murder of four Lakewood officers

The Washington State Supreme court has overturned the conviction of Darcus Allen, the getaway driver in the murder of four Lakewood police officers.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

Mortgage life insurance easily confused with other products

Mortgage insurance is offered in a variety of forms for different services and needs.

12 years ago
State law requires that all loads be secured and trucks with dirt, sand or gravel must be covered, ...
Chris Sullivan

What you should do if a rock cracks your windshield

How many of you are looking out of cracked windshield right now because of a rock that came flying out of truck in front of you? Aren't these loads supposed to be secure and what can you do if you get hit by a rock?
12 years ago
Lance Easley says he’s been diagnosed with PTSD, depression and anxiety following a controver...
Jamie Skorheim

‘Fail Mary’ ref suffering from PTSD tells others not to be ashamed

A controversial decision in a game between Green Bay and the Seahawks two years ago will likely be on the lips of commentators this weekend, but its impact never left the mind of the ref who made the infamous "Fail Mary" call.
12 years ago
All lanes of northbound Interstate 5 at the Tacoma Dome have been cleared following a collision inv...
MyNorthwest.com

Semi-truck collision on I-5 at Tacoma Dome slows morning commute

All lanes of northbound Interstate 5 at the Tacoma Dome have been cleared following a collision involving a semi-truck.
12 years ago
columbia center...
Josh Kerns

Columbia Center lighting up for Seahawks, NFC Championship

Seattle's tallest building is about to become the city's newest night time attraction, thanks to a dazzling new LED light display firing up just in time to commemorate the Seahawks run to a second straight NFC Championship.
12 years ago
Letrell Carpenter, 13,(l) is the lone Seahawks fan in the family, where there’s plenty of tra...
Josh Kerns

Orting family divided over split allegiances to Seahawks, Packers

You wouldn't know it from all the Packers memorabilia around her Orting home, but Dacia Carpenter grew up a Seahawks fan.
12 years ago
Meteorologist Ted Buehner says the suns rays are reflecting off of mid-level clouds before the sun ...
Stephanie Klein

Why we’re seeing epic sunrises, sunsets in Seattle

If you haven't noticed, the greater Seattle area has experienced some beautiful sunrises and sunsets the last few days.
12 years ago
A Seahawks fan who says his girlfriend cheated on him is offering a free ticket to one lucky, singl...
Josh Kerns

Hey Seahawks ladies, this jilted 12th man has an offer for you

Some people will do just about anything to score a ticket to Sunday's NFC Championship game. And one jilted but seemingly resilient Seahawks fan hopes it's enough to get a date for the big game.
12 years ago
Marysville-Pilchuck High School was evacuated following a bomb threat called into the school Wednes...
Stephanie Klein

Marysville-Pilchuck High School evacuated for bomb threat

Marysville-Pilchuck High School was evacuated Wednesday afternoon for a bomb threat, according to the district.
12 years ago
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has announced a plan to reduce the state’s property crime rate...
Brandi Kruse

Washington governor unveils strategy to fight property crime, prevent repeat offenders

Washington state has the highest property crime rate in the country, due in part to a large number of repeat offenders, according to a report released Wednesday.
12 years ago
Police have arrested the man sought in the robbery and throat slashing of a Renton video game store...
Josh Kerns

Police say robber slit clerk’s throat at Renton video game store

Police have arrested the man sought in the robbery and throat slashing of a Renton video game store clerk after a day-long manhunt.
12 years ago
Ted Buehner, NWS Meteorologist

What does an avalanche watch, warning and special advisory mean?

The U.S. Forest Service Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) produces daily avalanche forecasts for 10 mountain forecast zones across Washington and north Oregon during the winter season. The forecasts are created by analyzing snow observations from across the area combined with computer weather prediction guidance.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

MIP cut benefits first-time, last-time buyers

The reduction will also help aging baby boomers to sell their homes to first-time buyers with more attractive mortgage terms.
12 years ago
Drafting Russell Wilson is just one of the many accomplishments of the Pete Carroll-era, five years...
Josh Kerns

5 years later, pundits still eating crow for predicting Pete Carroll would fail with Seahawks

The five-year anniversary of Pete Carroll's hiring has a lot of fans giving a big raspberry to pundits who predicted he would fail in Seattle.
12 years ago
If you want to join the 12s Sunday at CenturyLink Field, it’ll cost you at least $320 just to...
Josh Kerns

Seahawks playoff tickets far more ‘affordable’ than last year’s NFC Championship

Tickets for Sunday's NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field were averaging $600 on the secondary market Tuesday afternoon, about $100 lower than last year.
12 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee gives a quick wave as he walks through the Capitol rotunda on Monday in Olympia. (A...
MyNorthwest.com

State of the State: Gov. Inslee said he looked for fair tax proposals

Gov. Jay Inslee touted his proposals to eliminate a handful of tax exemptions and to raise some taxes for the upcoming two-year budget.
12 years ago
A judge dismissed domestic violence charges against U.S. soccer star Hope Solo Tuesday, ending a mo...
Josh Kerns

Judge dismisses domestic violence charges against soccer star Hope Solo

A Kirkland judge has dismissed domestic violence charges against U.S. soccer star Hope Solo, ending a months-long legal battle.
12 years ago
A Carolina Panthers fan gave KIRO Radio’s Ron & Don Show the lowdown on what it’s l...
Jamie Skorheim

What it’s like to be an opposing fan at a Seahawks game at CenturyLink

The 12th Man surely dominates the atmosphere at CenturyLink Field, so how does it feel for fans of the opposing team who have traveled to Seattle?
12 years ago
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MyNorthwest.com

Cool time lapse video of Seahawks playoff game

If you didn't get a chance to go to the Seahawks-Panthers playoff game Saturday, now you can experience it in under two minutes.
12 years ago