Rob Smith

Betting For or Against the Seahawks? You’re in Luck.

Betting For or Against the Seahawks? You’re in Luck.

Seattle is among the most profitable teams to bet on

If gambling’s your thing, the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks have got you covered. Literally…

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Shiro’s Sushi Fans Rejoice

Shiro’s Sushi Fans Rejoice

Seattle hotspot opens new location just blocks away

You’ve no doubt had trouble getting a reservation at the incredibly popular Shiro’s Sushi in Belltown. You can only book 30 days in advance, and chances are you’ve had to try numerous times…

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Washington Again Ranks No. 1 For Retail Theft

Washington Again Ranks No. 1 For Retail Theft

Second time in the past year

The guy running through the retail parking lot looked like a ghost fading into the night. He wasn’t a jogger on a mid-evening run. I immediately knew something wasn’t right…

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Sue Bird’s Latest Honor? A Seattle City Street.

Sue Bird’s Latest Honor? A Seattle City Street.

City renames part of Second Avenue North ‘Sue Bird Court’

You can now go from Lenny Wilkens Way to Sue Bird Court. The city of Seattle has renamed a portion of Second Avenue North adjacent to Climate Pledge Arena “Sue Bird Court” in recognition of  Bird’s contributions on and off the basketball court. Mayor Bruce Harrell said during a ceremony that Bird, a 12-time WNBA…

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The Acronym Scramble

The Acronym Scramble

Confused? You’re not alone...

Confused? You’re not alone…

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Back Page: 'He is a Homosexual'

Back Page: ‘He is a Homosexual’

Revealing new light on a complex problem

Even today, almost 57 years later, the cover line is provocative, bold, and arresting…

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Pumpkin Spice is Back, Earlier Than Ever

Pumpkin Spice is Back, Earlier Than Ever

Starbucks looks to boost sagging sales

Summer doesn’t end for a month, but Starbucks is launching its fall menu and highly anticipated Pumpkin Spice Latte earlier than ever…

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Black Co-Op Fund Marks Black Philanthropy Month

Black Co-Op Fund Marks Black Philanthropy Month

Free livestream event showcases contributions and challenges of Black philanthropists

Seattle’s Black Future Co-Op Fund is celebrating Black Philanthropy Month by hosting a free livestream event promoting Black generational wealth…

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The Ink Drinker Comes to Ballard

The Ink Drinker Comes to Ballard

New bar for book lovers will occupy the former Ballard Beer Company space

As a journalist who really likes beer, I was intrigued when I came across an Instagram post that said a new bar called “The Ink Drinker” will soon open in Ballard…

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Beware The Amazon Scam

Beware The Amazon Scam

How to keep your account safe

Scammers are increasingly sending texts to Amazon customers pretending to be representatives of the company, and Amazon is warning shoppers to remain vigilant. The ruse is straightforward: Fraudsters try to trick customers into divulging personal information or clicking on malicious links designed to reveal account numbers and financial information.  On its website, Amazon insists that…

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Starbucks Names Chipotle Boss as New CEO

Starbucks Names Chipotle Boss as New CEO

Brian Niccol replaces Laxman Narasimhan

Starbucks Corp. hopes Brian Niccol can do for the coffee giant what he did for Chipotle’s Mexican Grill…

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And The Winner Is…Tacoma!

And The Winner Is…Tacoma!

It’s the cheapest date night in Washington state

Have you ever seen Tacoma in the moonlight? You may want to, considering that date night in the city is about $25 less expensive than in Seattle…

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