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Orbitz is testing a new system to get Mac users to pay more for hotels and other travel services, a...
Josh Kerns

Mac user? Online travel site targets you with pricier deals

Online travel site Orbitz is targeting Mac users for more expensive offerings than PC counterparts.
15 years ago
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Jamie Griswold

Ezell’s in the running for ‘Most Life-Changing Fried Chicken’

Seattle's own Ezell's Famous Chicken is in the running for the title of "Most Life-Changing Fried Chicken."
15 years ago
Charlie Powell’s picture is now the icon for a newly formed non-profit named, “Charlie&...
MyNorthwest.com

Josh Powell’s sons inspire charity for foster kids

One of the only remaining items belonging to one of Josh Powell's sons is now the symbol of a Pierce County charity that's helping out foster children.
15 years ago
Facebook has changed the default email address displayed by users to a Facebook address without not...
Josh Kerns

Do you know what Facebook did to your account?

Facebook is angering users again with a new change to how your email address is displayed in your profile.
15 years ago
Nordstrom Rack’s sixth Seattle area outlet will open in November at Northgate Mall, the compa...
Josh Kerns

Nordstrom Rack to open at Northgate Mall

Nordstrom will open its newest off-price Rack outlet in Northgate Mall this fall in the space formerly occupied by Toys R Us.
15 years ago
UW Regent Jeffrey H. Brotman, founder and chairman of Costco Wholesale Corporation listens to discu...
Josh Kerns

High power Democrats donate thousands to McKenna

Longtime Democratic donor and Costco co-founder Jeff Brotman and his wife have donated $5,000 to Republican Rob McKenna, just months after hosting a high-priced fundraiser for President Obama.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Marysville man found trapped under ATV

A man reported missing on Monday was found early Tuesday morning trapped under his ATV at the bottom of an embankment.
15 years ago
Police arrest a demonstrator during an early morning confrontation Sunday on Capitol Hill. (Photo c...
Josh Kerns

SPD to probe Capitol Hill gay pride pepper spray incident

The Seattle Police Department is investigating whether officers acted appropriately when they deployed pepper spray to control unruly demonstrators during a Pride weekend march.
15 years ago
City leaders and the Department of Justice continue to disagree strongly about ways to improve the ...
Josh Kerns

New documents reveal deeper divide between Seattle, DOJ over police reforms

Previously confidential documents just released by local and federal officials reveal the divide between the City of Seattle and Department of Justice on how to change the Seattle Police Department is even bigger than previously thought.
15 years ago
The Washington State Health Department says the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is statis...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Teen drivers facing deadly time of year

The Washington State Health Department says the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is statistically the deadliest time of year for teens.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Researchers at UW report progress on male birth control

Researchers at the University of Washington are reporting progress on a new type of birth control that men can apply to their skin.
15 years ago
Troopers searched Johnson’s car only to discover a woman’s wig, some oversized sunglass...
MyNorthwest.com

Lakewood man arrested with disguise, duct tape in his trunk

Washington State Patrol troopers believe they prevented an assault or a possible abduction when they arrested a man with a disguise in his trunk.
15 years ago
Journalists wait outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Monday, June 25, 2012. Following a Suprem...
MyNorthwest.com

Governor Gregoire hopes Congress will act on immigration reform

Immigration reform needs a national solution, according to Governor Christine Gregoire.
15 years ago
Cedar Grove insists there are other potential sources of the foul odor permeating north Everett and...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

New efforts to trace stinky smells near Marysville

A renewed effort to monitor and trace offensive smells in the Marysville area could finally pinpoint the exact source of the stink.
15 years ago
Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Gulfstream are all preparing to unveil prototypes for the next generat...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Boeing in race to replace the Concorde

There hasn't been a supersonic passenger plane in service since the last Concorde flew in 2003, but Boeing and several other aerospace companies are reportedly close to unveiling possible successors.
15 years ago
Drivers on eastbound 520 may have noticed a strange warning from the WSDOT Monday morning. (Photo c...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

No zombie sightings despite warning on 520

There weren't any sightings of reanimated corpses along 520, but there was a warning of "zombie's ahead" on the well-traveled state route Monday morning.
15 years ago
A new study reports over 70 percent of teens hide their online activities from their parents. (CBS ...
Josh Kerns

Study finds most parents clueless about teens’ online activity

Do you know what your teen is up to online? A new study finds most have no idea, and young people continue to grow increasingly sophisticated when it comes to hiding their activities.
15 years ago
Josh Kerns

Owner of Seattle’s Great Wheel claims climber not part of publicity stunt

The developer of Seattle's newest attraction says he is stepping up security after a daredevil climbed the 175-foot Ferris Wheel and posted pictures on the Internet.
15 years ago
Police arrest a demonstrator during an early morning confrontation Sunday on Capitol Hill. (Photo c...
Josh Kerns

Police deploy pepper spray to break up Capitol Hill demonstration

Seattle police used pepper spray to break up an early morning demonstration on Capitol Hill, arresting 6 people with ties to local "anarchist" groups.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Weather hampering recovery of Rainier ranger’s body

A helicopter is on stand-by and fellow climbers are waiting at Camp Schurman on Mount Rainier for a break in the weather so they can get to a ranger's body.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Five hikers lost near North Bend safely arrive to trailhead

Five hikers who spent the night on Mailbox Peak near North Bend arrived back at the trailhead parking lot unharmed Monday morning.
15 years ago
Sports psychologist Garret Kramer believes a lot of coach-speak simply increases a player’s a...
Chris Sullivan

Sports psychologist: Stop getting in your brain’s way

You've heard of will power. You've probably tried to use it to get you through a task or a rough patch in life. A sports psychologist says throw away will power and use still power.
15 years ago
Jeanne Lockhart

Janitor’s union approves strike if deal not reached

Local janitors have authorized their bargaining team to call a strike if their employers continue to push for major cuts in their medical benefits.
15 years ago
Bob Larson

Taxi drivers form union with local Teamsters

Taxi drivers in Seattle in King County have voted to unionize.
15 years ago