Simon Cowell’s X-Factor holding auditions in Seattle April 20
Posted by Jamie Griswold Simon Cowell’s the X-Factor is holding open auditions at the Key Arena in Seattle Wednesday April 20. The website says to participate, “You must be at least 12 years of age by March 1, 2011, a legal U.S. citizen or eligible to work full time in the U.S., and without a […]16 years ago
Thursday news: Knight found guilty in Craigslist murder, sleeping air traffic controllers
Boeing Field air traffic controller suspended for sleeping, from Chris Sullivan. Plus, FAA official resigns after sleeping controllers. Update: Seattle Schools talk policy on ‘Spring Spheres,’ from Linda Thomas. Kent woman charged in Obama anthrax hoax. KING 5 reports, “Smelly ants creeping into West Seattle homes.” Geekwire says, Windows Vista users out of luck for […]16 years ago
For those who need inspiration in the kitchen
Posted by Alyssa Sometimes it’s easy to be uninspired in the kitchen. It’s faster to heat up frozen lasagna in the oven, or buy the rolls of cookie dough that you can cut up and bake to give your kitchen that delightful lightly-baked in smell. So when I found Betty Crocker’s Flickr page – a […]16 years ago
Laser Bieber coming to Pacific Science Center’s Laser Dome
Posted by Jamie Griswold 15,000 watts of audio power will spew out Justin Bieber melodies and transform the Laser Dome at the Pacific Science Center into "The Bieber Dome," as it's dubbed in a blog post from the Science Center.
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Wednesday news: Bieber laser show, search for student, ‘green rush’ at cannabis market
“Justin Bieber laser show? Yes, Seattle has that,” from the Big Blog. Woman’s charge of false reporting cleared after rape claim reopened, from the Everett Herald. Searchers use dogs to look for missing UW student at Discovery Park, from The News Chick. There’s a ‘green rush’ at cannabis farmers market in Seattle. Dog finds another […]16 years ago
Television night in Seattle (including Deadliest Catch!)
It’s the season premiere of the Deadliest Catch tonight. If you want to catch up on the drama of the high seas you can watch the video below that recaps season 6. And as Rachel Belle reports, America’s Most Wanted did some filming in Seattle’s Pioneer Square Tuesday afternoon. They’re out looking for Johnny […]16 years ago
Check out Seattle stores for Record Store Day
Posted by Jamie Griswold There are dozens of Seattle record stores participating in Record Store Day this Saturday. Participating locations will have selections from the list of unique Record Store Day releases, including special vinyl and limited edition offerings from a number of artists. A few offerings from Northwest artists include The Decemberists live at […]16 years ago
Britney Spears is coming to Tacoma
Posted by Jamie Griswold Britney’s back! Britney Spears will be coming to the Tacoma Dome on her all female Femme Fatale tour. We haven’t seen Brit Brit for a while. She says she can’t wait to take the Femme Fatales on the road. Britney will be at the Tacoma Dome June 29. Tickets go on […]16 years ago
Tuesday news: No free Kindle? Sprint tops in Seattle, fire ladder rescue
Japan equates nuclear crisis severity to Chernobyl . Firefighter ladder comes in handy . Firefighters rescue man stuck in crane . Howard Schultz not getting off easy in Seattle, from The Seattle Weekly.
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Animation shows how debris from Japan might travel across the ocean
Posted by Alyssa With the growing concern about radiation traveling from Japan to the West Coast – we’ve spent less time wondering about how other debris could start polluting the shores of the Pacific. Supported by grants from the Japan Agency for Marine-Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), NASA, and NOAA, this model predicts about the […]16 years ago
Monday news roundup: 520 tolling delayed, gas prices high, glee mob
Save your coin - 520 tolling delayed again . "Gas prices close to all-time high," from the Puget Sound Business Journal . Costco selling "discount" $1 million diamond ring.
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April chill hitting everyone
(Submitted by Brian Horn) Burrrr, even the wildlife can’t wait for spring to get here. Thanks Brian! See something fun or newsworthy – Send us photos and story ideas.16 years ago
Macklemore performs “My Oh My” at Safeco Field
If you missed it, local hip hop artist Macklemore performed at the Mariners home opener Friday night. Here’s a video from the stands, including interruptions from people trying to find a seat. Below is the official video… and now for the official video…16 years ago
Friday news: Safeco traffic, Obama coming to WA school? Skinned animals were raccoons
Tiny WA school finalist for having Obama give commencement address. The Seattle Times reports “Skinned animals found in Auburn were raccoons, vet says.” If you’re headed to the M’s game, watch out for traffic revisions around Safeco. Here’s a heart warmer: Dave Niehaus’ widow on Mariners home opener: ‘He’ll be there’ Mount Rainier and Ballard […]16 years ago
Timelapse: Sean stuffs 1000 toothpicks in his beard!
It took Sean 2 hours to complete this task…4 boxes of toothpicks. Way to go Sean! Sean was inspired by beardpick on youtube. Check out 3,000 toothpicks in Fonettik’s hair!16 years ago
KIRO Engineer Sean DeTore is building a toothpick beard
Listen to TBTL to hear how it went.16 years ago
Thursday headlines: 7.4 quake in Japan, Starbucks Day, terror alerts on twitter
Another big aftershock hits Japan . Do I need to worry about this? Next radiation fear: Pacific tuna?
SeattlePI . com reports, "Thursday is ‘Starbucks Day’ in Seattle, says City Council.
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Wednesday headlines: Decapitated animals, tweet for beer
Skinned animals found decapitated in Auburn. Don’t get up. You can now tweet for your beer at SafeCo, from The News Chick. “Woman wearing only underwear found with serious injuries,” from KING 5. Newsdex shows who’s who in Seattle social media, via GeekWire. “SPD agrees to pay $32,000 for withholding domestic-violence advice,” from The Seattle […]16 years ago
Seattle doctor folds a really tiny paper airplane
Posted by Alyssa In a demonstration of the da Vinci surgical robot, Dr. James Porter director of robotic surgery at Swedish folds, what might be, the tiniest paper airplane you’ve ever seen. By the end of the video you get an idea of what robot-assisted surgery might look like, but those robot hands aren’t necessarily […]16 years ago
Kurt Cobain Aberdeen memorial unveiled on 17th anniversary of death
Posted by Jamie Griswold (Photo courtesy TMZ.com) Aberdeen is remembering Kurt Cobain with a concrete guitar sculpture. The sculpture was put in place on Tuesday near the Young Street bridge, where Kurt reportedly hung out when he lived in Aberdeen. The bridge was mentioned in the Nirvana song, “Something in the Way.” TMZ posted a […]16 years ago
Tuesday news: Dave Niehaus Way coming, fatal chase, new Sounders app
"Dave Niehaus Way" on the way, from the News Chick . Video simulation shows radiation cloud over Washington, from Chris Sullivan . Two people found dead after I-5 chase near Tumwater
GeekWire looks at new Sounders app.