Kiersten Throndsen
KOMO News
Edmonds, WA, United States
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College volleyball championship means big business for Seattle
A sell-out crowd for this week's NCAA Volleyball Championship at KeyArena means big business for Seattle's economy. → Read More
Travelers headed to Sea-Tac offered free ride next week
Alaska Airlines is teaming up with Uber, the on-demand car service, to offer free rides for travelers headed to Sea-Tac International Airport during the busy Christmas travel week. → Read More
Is Wash. man's electric wheel the people-mover of the future?
Can a briefcase-sized electric wheel, made here in Washington, become the people-mover of the future? One Seattle man is determined to make it happen. → Read More
Report: State’s job openings expected to double by spring
The number of job openings in Washington is expected to nearly double by spring, according to a new report from the Employment Security Department. → Read More
Starbucks gears up for record gift card sales during the holiday
Starbucks says its on track to sell a record breaking number of gift cards this season and the busiest shopping days at the coffee giant are yet to come. → Read More
Amazon sets sights on Costco with new 'Pantry' service
Move over Costco and Sam's Club, Amazon wants a piece of the bulk retail pie. → Read More
Redfin says selling homes during the winter works
If you're thinking about selling your home but waiting until spring a new report from a Seattle-based online realty company may change your mind. → Read More
Happy polar bears, secret heat lamps: A chilly scene at local zoos
Frigid temperatures and the threat of snow have kept people in Western Washington pretty busy lately, including the staff at several local zoos - whose job it is to make sure dozens of animals and their exhibits remain comfortable and safe during inclement weather. → Read More
Has mysterious, deadly sea-star disease reached West Seattle waters?
New video shot by a local diver over the weekend could show evidence that a mysterious and deadly disease plaguing the West Coast's star-fish population has reached West Seattle waters. → Read More
University Link project on track to save $100M, open early
Sound Transit says the light rail line connecting UW to downtown Seattle is on track to open early and under budget. Transportation officials shared the news with Sen. Patty Murray during a press conference inside the new UW rail station. → Read More
After nearly 80 years, Native American story pole is coming home
The Burke Museum is leading a fundraising effort to bring a Native American story pole back to the Northwest after it stood in an Illinois park for more than 70 years. → Read More
Start-up helps hourly workers land jobs through text messaging
A Kirkland-based tech start-up is revolutionizing the way hourly workers find jobs, and all you need is a phone that can text. → Read More
Elk caught in soccer net gets helping hand
A young elk needed a little help after getting stuck in a soccer net at a Maple Valley elementary school last week. → Read More
Forbes names Gates No. 1 giver in 2012
Forbes recently released its list of the country's 50 Top Givers and the number one spot went to Bill and Melinda Gates. → Read More
What's causing our sea stars to waste away?
Scientists are trying to figure out what's behind a massive die off of sunflower starfish across the country and right here in the Pacific Northwest. Not only are sea stars in the wild showings signs of disease, so are sea stars at several aquariums, including Vancouver which recently posted a time-lapse video showing just how quickly these marine critters are getting sick, losing legs and literally… → Read More
Zillow: Homes in King County selling 22 days faster than a year ago
A new report released by Zillow compares the number of days homes for sale sit on the market in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties and according to the data, King County has the fastest sales. → Read More
Seattle cheesecake company gets national shout out from Whoopi
Known among locals for its amazing mini cheesecake creations, The Confectional made it to the national stage Wednesday as "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg included the Seattle sweet shop on a list of her favorite things. → Read More
King County wants illegal dumpers to pay up
In an effort to keep illegal dumping at bay, King County wants to slap future violators with a hefty fine. → Read More
Residents work to ensure Seattle's new CVS Pharmacies are neighborhood-friendly
It's not every day you hear neighbors actually complaining a proposed development is too small and should be taller, but in the case of Wallingford that's exactly what happened when residents learned of CVS Pharmacies' plan to put up a new, single-story building along a main commercial corridor in the neighborhood center. → Read More