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Did Patrick Dempsey just charm the deal out of the auctioneers? (AP Photo/file)...
MyNorthwest.com

Did Patrick Dempsey use charm unfairly in Tully’s auction?

The auction for beleaguered coffee company Tully's will likely conclude Friday in federal bankruptcy court, with an ownership group led by actor Patrick Dempsey in position to take over the chain. But Starbucks isn't' out of the running.
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Alyssa Kleven

Bus catches fire on southbound I-5 express lanes in Seattle

A bus caught fire just after 7 a.m. - leading to standstill on the interstate during the peak of morning rush hour.
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Fever, coughing, vomiting and fatigue are among the symptoms that should keep a child home from day...
Kim Shepard

State rules to keep the flu out of daycare centers

Daycare facilities are often ground zero for the spread of sickness among kids. So, you might be wondering what to do if an obviously ill child winds up playing alongside your son or daughter there. The state has rules to help.
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Atlanta fans have one of the worst reputations in the nation. They don’t show up for games. T...
Chris Sullivan

Atlanta fans have bad reputation for supporting their teams

There are still thousands of tickets available for Sunday's playoff game in Atlanta. If that game were in Seattle, you wouldn't be able to find a ticket. So what's up with Falcons' fans?
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A lot of attention will be paid to the planes electrical systems after a series of problems, includ...
Chris Sullivan

Boeing Dreamliner to face major FAA review

The FAA and the Department of Transportation are launching a major review of the Boeing 787 after a series of problems with the new airplane.
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Brrrr: Brace for an icy Friday morning

Below freezing temperatures are expected to make for an icy morning across Western Washington.
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Brandi Kruse

Abuse or discipline? Police sergeant charged with assault for hitting child with ADHD

Puyallup city prosecutors say an Auburn police sergeant crossed the blurry line between parental discipline and abuse when he struck his ex-girlfriend's son, who has A.D.H.D.
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Sacramento Kings owners Joe Maloof, left, and Gavin Maloof, right, with Sacramento Mayor Kevin John...
Josh Kerns

Sacramento Kings owners’ past raises doubts about dealings for Seattle NBA team

Now that the giddiness of reports a deal was done to sell the NBA's Sacramento Kings to a Seattle group has worn off, we're left with a much starker reality: the guys that own the team are completely undependable and unpredictable.
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A sheriff’s vehicle passes in front of the home of a Georgia mother of two, who authorities s...
Alyssa Kleven

Gun advocate: As a woman I’m passionate about protecting myself, family

Advocates have been making their voice heard with the threat of gun control limiting their freedom to own and use firearms.
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Ja’Mari Alexander Jones, 19, entered his plea more than two weeks after the shooting that kil...
Tim Haeck

Ja’Mari Jones pleads not guilty in Bellevue Munchbar killing

The man accused in a fatal Christmas Eve bar shooting in Bellevue entered a plea of not guilty Thursday.
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Soon following the regional stage, will be a widespread flu outbreak. “Which means it’s...
Alyssa Kleven

Flu will likely become more widespread within week, official says

There have been six flu deaths so far in Washington, and while that number is down from years past, the flu outbreak isn't over yet.
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One of the three pillars needed for an accurate measure of teacher effectiveness, what the Gates Fo...
Kim Shepard

Better ways of grading our teachers, from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

They call them MET's, Measures of Effective Teaching. Three years of research funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has found there are three important pillars for accurately measuring the effectiveness of our teachers.
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Patrick Dempsey tweeted this photo before the bidding started last week when he was picking up a cu...
Jamie Griswold

Starbucks, AgriNurture contest Tully’s sale to Patrick Dempsey

A company that teamed up with Starbucks Corp. to bid for the Tully's Coffee chain filed an objection Wednesday challenging the winning offer made by "Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey.
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Tacoma scored the highest on the number of LGBT public officials, anti-discrimination laws, and rol...
Alyssa Kleven

Tacoma the gayest city in America, says ‘Advocate’

When it comes to the "gayest city in America," Washington is home to the preeminent LGBT magazine's pick, Tacoma.
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Kings fans have started an online petition asking the NBA to step-in. It’s called “Here...
Chris Sullivan

NBA fans in Seattle, Sacramento woozy after yo-yo day questioning Kings’ fate

What a yo-yo of a day Wednesday was. First the Sacramento Kings were moving to Seattle. Then they weren't. Then they were again. What's the situation today?
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Alyssa Kleven

Chance of snow, cold temps continue in Western Washington

Some areas around the Puget Sound saw a dusting of snow Thursday. Snow fell north of Everett in the morning and forecasters say areas to the south could see some rain and snow mix as the day continues.
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Bellevue-based wireless company T-Mobile hopes a new data plan and their “disruptive” n...
KIRO Radio Staff

T-Mobile shakes up wireless world

The Bellevue-based wireless company has announced an industry-first unlimited nationwide 4G data plan and will add the Apple iPhone to their lineup.
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Another cold front is moving into Western Washington, bringing with it the chance for more snow sho...
Alyssa Kleven

More scattered snow forecast for Western Washignton

A few flakes fell in the morning around the Puget Sound, but it wasn't meant to last.
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The Lingerie Football League has made a name change to Legends Football League. (Image courtesy Edd...
Jamie Griswold

Lingerie Football League looks for legitimacy with name change

The Lingerie Football League has made a name change; they say to help get the league more recognition as a sport. The league will now be known as the Legends Football League.
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The North Entry Plaza is shown in this updated design for a proposed $500M NBA/NHL arena to be buil...
KIRO Radio Staff

A look at proposed Sonics arena by the numbers

Here is what a new NBA/NHL arena in Sodo looks like by the numbers.
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Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is officially running for a second term. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)...
KIRO Radio Staff

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn to run for re-election

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is officially running for a second term.
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KIRO Radio Staff

Another slide cancels Sounder north train service

Mudslides continue to hammer away at the Amtrak and Sounder passenger train route between Seattle and Everett.
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A new report says the Sacramento Kings are close to a deal to seal the NBA team to the Seattle inve...
Josh Kerns

Sacramento NBA owners reportedly set to sell to Seattle group

It looks like the NBA could be on the way back to Seattle. A new report says the owners of the Sacramento Kings are finalizing an agreement to sell the Sacramento Kings to the investment group led by Chris Hansen and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Twitter Wednesday morning.
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Boeing 787s have had three issues in three days with three different systems. (AP Photo/File)...
Chris Sullivan

Aviation expert calls Boeing 787 glitches ‘teething pains’

Analysts and customers are calling the recent problems with the Boeing Dreamliner "teething pains," but the plane has had three issues in three days with three different systems.
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