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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.

14 years ago

Make use of fresh honey with a Rosemary Clementine Sparkle

成人X站 Radio’s Lisa Brooks reported on local restaurant’s getting bee-zy making fresh honey. Kathy Casey is a Seattle chef putting the honey to good use. She offered to share one of her recipes with us. Rosemary Clementine Sparkle Fresh rosemary and local honey add a market touch to this cocktail. Makes 1 cocktail: 1/4 of […]
14 years ago

Pornography found in Osama bin Laden raid

Stephanie writes… U.S. officials on Friday are saying Osama bin Laden’s hideout in Pakistan contained an “extensive stash of pornography.” Reuters first reported the story, saying the pornography includes videos and is “extensive.” It’s not clear if bin Laden was the owner of the collection or if he even viewed the videos. It’s also unclear […]
14 years ago

Goodbye Billboard, hello YouTube chart toppers [videos]

Posted by Alyssa Billboard’s Top 100 charts might soon be obsolete. It was only when Rebecca Black’s “Friday” became an internet meme that the single went to iTunes and fast became one of the most downloaded tracks. So it makes sense that now Google’s release of the of the YouTube 100 – a weekly list […]
14 years ago

Friday headlines: McGinn hires bike activist, weekend forecast, jar theft hit by bus

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn hires bicycle activist. Listen to McGinn on the Ross and Burbank Show, and read Dori Monson’s response. Whale collides with large sailboat off coast, from Josh Kerns. Pakistan suicide bombs kill 80 to avenge Osama bin Laden SPD stomp victim wants $750K in damages “Gordon Bowker reflects on Starbucks, Redhook,” from […]
14 years ago