Bumbershoot reveals its music lineup
Posted by Alyssa Bumbershoot will once again take over the Seattle Center Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5. During the month of May they released some of the artists performing day by day on their Facebook page. Now as June 1 has come around – here is the final lineup: There are some excellent picks in […]14 years ago
Tuesday headlines: M’s streaker facing charges, half-staff flag forgetfulness
Mariners streaker faces trespassing, lewd conduct charges Uh-oh: Experts say cell phones are possibly carcinogenic Police looking for suspect who hit, dragged Tacoma police officer. “State parks fee about to kick in,” from KING 5. “Seattle home prices up, other areas at lowest level since ’03,” from Tim Haeck. “Not all government buildings lower flags […]14 years ago
New appreciation for the Woodland Park Zoo
Stephanie writes… I have a new found respect for the zoo. I always thought I would be anti-zoo, reinforced after seeing Dreamworks’ Madagascar, but I’ve changed my mind. This is the second time I’ve been to the zoo this month, but before that, not since a second grade field trip (do schools still do that?). […]14 years ago
The truth behind the infamous ‘melon-sized hailstone’
By Breanna Deutsch, 成人X站 Newsroom intern “Melon sized hailstone found in Norman, Oklahoma!” Perhaps you read that particular headline as it made its way through the blogosphere and eventually all the way to The Drudge Report. The article claims that the large hailstone (pictured at left) fell in Norman, OK during one of several dangerous […]14 years ago
Why are you trying to copy us, Portland?
Stephanie writes… This is what the market could look like. (courtesy Melvin Mark) Portland may be getting its own Pike Place Market. According to KATU.com, county commissioners have argeed to begin talks with Melvin Mark Development Company for property located near the Morrison Bridge. If everything goes right, construction could being in 2014. Check out […]14 years ago
Watch: Slick Watts + Blue Scholars = Sweet
Stephanie writes… Check out Blue Scholars’ new short film featuring former SuperSonic Slick Watts… you’ll probably recognize some other folks in the film too. Howard Schultz even makes an appearance at the end (on a dart board!).14 years ago
Thursday headlines: Memorial Day weekend forecast, home advertises pot selling space
Memorial Day weekend weather a washout? Check the forecast for your area. Think twice before taking your kid’s cell phone: Daughter arrested for shooting dad with arrow “Hedge fund manager calls for Microsoft芒鈧劉s Ballmer to step aside,” from GeekWire. Bill would spend $500M on road projects for older drivers, from Tim Haeck. News Chick asks: […]14 years ago
There has been a lot of talk about bicycles lately …
Posted by Alyssa Ever since the announcement that “Bike Czar” (or we could just call him a bicycle advocate?) David Hiller was taking on the task of transportation at Seattle’s City Hall, it’s felt like bicycles have been in the news, for the good and the not so good. The announcement did arrive shortly before […]14 years ago
Wednesday headlines: It’s Geek Pride Day, fireworks on, another SPD scandal
It’s Geek Pride Day, from GeekWire. Efforts to clarify the state’s medical marijuana law have been abandoned. Dispensary owners are scared. Dave Ross looks at “How Oprah came to own the letter ‘O.'” “Midwest storms bring more tornadoes, kill 13” One Reel tells KING 5 the Fourth of July Lake Union fireworks are a go. […]14 years ago
Mother Nature caught on traffic cam
Stephanie writes… In checking on an accident in Marysville this morning, I stumbled upon this shot of an insect caught in a spider’s web along I-5 at Marine View Dr. After several camera switch-ups, it became unclear if the creatures were alive. Check back for yourself.14 years ago
Monday headlines: Tornado kills 89, Mariners 1.5 games out of first in AL West
“Believers reassess after weekend with no rapture,” from Chris Sullivan. Missouri officials: Tornado killed at least 89 WA leaders reach key deal on workers’ comp changes M’s 1.5 games out of first place in AL West, from Shannon Drayer. “Kobo opens a new chapter, introduces 芒鈧渢ouch芒鈧劉 to e-reader,” from GeekWire. Homeowner shoots 2 men breaking […]14 years ago
Love premieres at SIFF on Saturday
By Michael Simeona As the Seattle International Film Festival is gearing up for a big first weekend, Larry Rice of MyNorthwest Weekend was joined by the cast and crew from the movie Love. Directed and written by William Eubank, Love is a science fiction film produced and scored by the alternative rock band Angels & […]14 years ago
CDC offers advice for zombie apocalypse survival
Stephanie writes… It’s good to be prepared for everything: floods, power outages, tsunamis, and a zombie apocalypse. Yes, a zombie apocalypse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released its Survival Guide just in case the dead come back and try to eat our flesh. If you’ve already prepared a kit for other catastrophic […]14 years ago
Friday headlines: Bike to Work Day, will we hit 70?
More cyclists on the road for Bike to Work Day Should you be preparing for the end of the world Saturday? Stadium taxes will not be extended “The Office” references Microsoft’s Clippy, spotted by GeekWire. Seattle area may see first 70 degree day of season Yikes! “Bed bugs creeping into Western Washington,” from KING 5.14 years ago
Laser Gaga coming to the Pacific Science Center
Posted by Jamie Griswold The Pacific Science Center says this is a world premiere people. Laser Gaga will begin playing at the Laser Dome at the Science Center on May 20. The weekend shows will run through summer and fall. Get tickets. Find more things to do around town in our event calendar.14 years ago
Wednesday headlines: Bear spotted in Bothell, 4 earthquakes in Des Moines
31st anniversary of Mount St. Helens eruption Two Bothell schools locked down after bear sighting State overstated impact of oil, runoff in Puget Sound, from Tim Haeck. Four earthquakes recorded in Des Moines. Check the Northwest Earthquake Tracker for shaking in your area. Will the city of Seattle ever host a Super Bowl? from Brady […]14 years ago
Capitol Block Party lineup!
The Capitol Hill Block Party (July 22, 23 & 24) has released its lineup: TV on the Radio Explosions in the Sky Ghostland Observatory Thurston Moore The Cave Singers Battles Ra Ra Riot Les Savy Fav Handsome Furs The Posies Kurt Vile and the Violators Yuck F’ed Up Telekinesis Cults Cold Cave Woods Fences Pink […]14 years ago
Woman’s Endeavour photos go viral
Stefanie Gordon’s image of the space shuttle Endeavour launch out of an airplane window has gone viral. And rightly so. The Associated Press reports the unemployed Gordon was on a Delta flight from New York to West Palm Beach on Monday when the pilot came across with news of the shuttle visible out the windows. […]14 years ago
Tuesday headlines: Schwarzenegger love child, WA gov’t shutdown?
Silver bars are up for auction (Image courtesy James G. Murphy Auction) Department of Revenue auctions off unclaimed items, some of them might be yours. Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals his child with staffer Universities consider selling beer to help budget, from Chris Sullivan. Not everyone is pleased about the SlutWalk, from Brandi Kruse. Washington facing government […]14 years ago
Monday headlines: Wettest May ever? Ex-Sonics exec comes out, Endeavor blasts off
Rain records could make this wettest May ever, from Chris Sullivan . Huckabee's announcement leads some to ask, "Did Maurice Clemmons force Huckabee out of race?" Homeless camp organizers are saying the city is acting too slowly to secure them a new location.