Alyssa Kleven
Stephen Colbert on Woodland Park Zoo and its political influence
Stephen Colbert uses his segment “The Word” to help point out ironies in news stories, their subjects, and the people who cover them on his show “The Colbert Report.” On Monday’s episode, Colbert took a look at Republicans asking states that are seeing positive growth results in the economic recovery to be quiet about their […]13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
‘Take Your Dog To Work Day’ or leave the pup at home
Unless your furry friend plans on sleeping like this under your desk, among the busyness of the office, you might want to leave them at home. (MyNorthwest.com/Alyssa Kleven) It’s time for another one of those “national days” that bears little significance on you until a coworker shows up with cookies for “Chocolate Chip Cookie Day” […]13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
War on bath salts turns into a zombie apocalypse meme
Cannibalism. Real-life zombie attacks. And bath salts. Last year, Washington banned bath-salts. Not the suds you get your sister-in-law for Christmas, but the cleverly disguised drug. The results of the drug’s high are varied, from an addictive high to dangerous mind-altering substance that can take the right and wrong out of murder. David Stewart led […]13 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Why you might be wearing a sweater this summer
It shouldn’t be surprising to me when a co-worker sends me a link to an article about freezing at work. If anyone should get an article like this, it’s the girl with the ski jacket on and the blanket draped over her knees. “Wow, I’m actually really comfortable in this.” Normally, it would just be […]13 years ago
John Curley auctions off in-studio 成人X站 experiences
Among so many other skills, 97.3 成人X站 FM’s John Curley is a professional auctioneer. He showed off his skills to 成人X站 fans and colleagues at Wednesday night’s 成人X站 Radio on Tour at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma. Check out those crazy legs! Check out the photo gallery from the event or listen to the whole […]13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Text baby vs. real baby: Teaching kids about pregnancy
Babies are having babies. I’ve known this since I was in high school. Our school had a day care. It wasn’t for the children of teachers. My high school also didn’t have a program in health class where students would pair up and share the responsibilities of caring for a child. Perhaps the administration decided […]13 years ago
Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
To celebrate, please indulge in a delicious chocolate chip cookie today. Posted by Alyssa That means it’s time to have a cookie! Without doing the hard-hitting news research about where this national holiday came from, we don’t have much to actually report. But, when it comes to my personal favorite chocolate chip cookie: It’s Nestle […]13 years ago
Woodland Park Zoo announces ZooTunes lineup
Music for family at the zoo, it seems like a winning combination. In its 29th year, ZooTunes won’t be short on familiar names, either. From k.d. lang to Los Lobos, and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals to Melissa Ethridge, you’re bound to have heard of more than one name on the list. Here’s the lineup: […]13 years ago
Timelapse video of the Ballard Locks
Posted by Alyssa In case you didn’t know, the folks at MyNorthwest love a good timelapse video – and this one is particularly great. Photographer Andrew Franks first shared it with the My Ballard blog, but it was too good not to pass along. The video was taken on March 15, when there was a […]13 years ago
Baby animals inspire ‘awws’ at zoos in Seattle, Tacoma
From their naps to their playtime, the zoo babies have inspired the quietest of “ohhhhhhs!” and the largest of “awwwws!” and they can be found at two of Western Washington’s zoos. We already told you about Woodland Park’s baby wallaby Joey who can sometimes be spotted poking out of mom’s pouch. The zoo has also […]13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Businesses don’t want your business degree, apparently
Young college students have been making moves to get degrees that would make them more marketable once they hit the job market, and doesn’t business sound like a sensible degree? (AP Photo/File) The recession has led to a slew of problems, particularly for young college graduates, trying to get their first, career -defining job. Some […]13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
City of Seattle considers breastfeeding ordinance, 成人X站 hosts debate
If a mother breastfeeds in Washington state, regardless of where she does it, she can't be fined for indecent exposure. In fact, the state has made it a civil right of a woman to breast feed her child in "in any place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement."13 years ago
Actor Christopher Judge discusses mystery role in “The Dark Knight Rises”
With the final installment of Christopher Nolan's 'Batman' series set for this Summer, plenty of rumors abound as to how the movie will play out. But actor Christopher Judge, who plays an unknown character in The Dark Knight Rises, wasn't about to reveal any of those important details to KTTH's David Boze.13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Baby wallaby makes its first appearance at Woodland Park Zoo
Baby wallaby makes its first appearance at Woodland Park Zoo13 years ago
Marshawn Lynch to star in new movie filmed in Seattle
Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has signed on to play a role in a new movie being filmed in Seattle13 years ago
Woodland Park Zoo gets set to create new homes for tigers, sloth bears
Posted by Alyssa A new exhibit at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo will make for a better vantage to see endangered tigers and sloth bears as well as create space for immersive play for visiting kids. The 2-acre exhibits will evoke the feelings of the animals’ natural habitats, including functions that allow the tigers to stalk […]13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
The Star Wars dream was available for just $150
You can live out some of your Star Wars’ fantasies with a TIE fighter in your driveway. Now for sale on Craigslist. UPDATE: The TIE fighter has been sold. Do you dream of living a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away? Is a wookie your best friend and your girlfriend looks pretty […]13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Microsoft to unveil ultimate Windows muscle car
It's a dream come true for car and computer geeks alike . Some ambitious Microsoft developers have partnered with legendary car company West Coast Customs to come up with what can only be called the 'ultimate Windows machine.
13 years ago
Whoops! Starbucks misspelling goes viral
Starbucks has a bit of egg on its face amidst a big media blitz for its new “Evolution Fresh” juice and natural food stores. A widely distributed official photo from the inaugural store in Bellevue misspells one of its key offerings. Instead of “vegetables,” the flashy sign touts “vegatables.” It wouldn’t have been such a […]13 years ago
Michael Simeona
Baristas get revenge over discriminating ex-boss
Two women are feeling quite joyful this St. Patrick's Day in celebrating their return to work after being discrimated against because of their age.13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Indulge in St. Patrick’s Day
In the midst of dry spell known to Catholics as Lent – there is a beer filled haven where Irish Catholics and those that wish they had a little Irish in them gather together for comradery and Guinness stout, wear green, and hope to find a treasure at the end of the rainbow. Silly green […]13 years ago
Jamie Griswold
成人X站 says goodbye to print Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica's announcement that it will stop publishing print editions for the first time in over 200 years inspired strong reactions from many who held fond memories of the collection.13 years ago
