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Last updated 5:04PM ET
November 20, 2009
November 20, 2009
Commentaries
Commentaries
Foreclosed Houses: Mow Those Lawns!
Seattle, WA
(2009-11-03)
Having foreclosed houses go to seed is bad for the neighborhood. As Real Estate Appraiser Richard Hagar tells KPLU's John Maynard, it pays for neighbors to tidy up the yards of those empty homes.
Seattle, WA
(2009-11-03)
Having foreclosed houses go to seed is bad for the neighborhood. As Real Estate Appraiser Richard Hagar tells KPLU's John Maynard, it pays for neighbors to tidy up the yards of those empty homes.
Home Emergencies: 911
Seattle, WA
(2009-09-01)
Where there's flooding or fire, it's OK to call 911. As Real Estate Appraiser Richard Hagar tells KPLU's John Maynard, it's always better to be safe than sorry, especially when it concerns your home.
Seattle, WA
(2009-09-01)
Where there's flooding or fire, it's OK to call 911. As Real Estate Appraiser Richard Hagar tells KPLU's John Maynard, it's always better to be safe than sorry, especially when it concerns your home.
Art Thiel: Seahawks Signing a 'Desperation' Move
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-28)
The Seattle Seahawks signed one of the N-F-L's best known players this week when they picked up Edgerrin James. The star running back is the leading active rusher in the game. KPLU's Gary Davis asked Seattle PI.com sports columnist Art Thiel if the Seahawks made a smart move.
Seattle, WA
(2009-08-28)
The Seattle Seahawks signed one of the N-F-L's best known players this week when they picked up Edgerrin James. The star running back is the leading active rusher in the game. KPLU's Gary Davis asked Seattle PI.com sports columnist Art Thiel if the Seahawks made a smart move.
First Time Home Buyers: The Market Needs You!
Seattle
(2009-08-04)
The local housing market has picked up slightly. But as Real Estate Appraiser Richard Hagar tells KPLU's John Maynard, it takes first-time home buyers to really make the market sing.
Seattle
(2009-08-04)
The local housing market has picked up slightly. But as Real Estate Appraiser Richard Hagar tells KPLU's John Maynard, it takes first-time home buyers to really make the market sing.
Art Thiel: Sounders' Success, Fan Support a Welcome Surprise
Seattle, WA
(2009-07-31)
Four members of the Seattle Sounders F-C participated in this week's Major League Soccer All-Star game in Utah. More proof of just how good this first-year expansion team is and how passionately their fans support them. It's the topic of conversation this week between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel.
Seattle, WA
(2009-07-31)
Four members of the Seattle Sounders F-C participated in this week's Major League Soccer All-Star game in Utah. More proof of just how good this first-year expansion team is and how passionately their fans support them. It's the topic of conversation this week between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel.
Art Thiel: M's Should Be Sellers in This Year's Trade
Seattle, WA
(2009-07-24)
The Mariners have some big choices to make ahead of next week's Major League Baseball trading deadline (Friday, July 31st). Sports Commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time for the team to do some selling.
Seattle, WA
(2009-07-24)
The Mariners have some big choices to make ahead of next week's Major League Baseball trading deadline (Friday, July 31st). Sports Commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time for the team to do some selling.
Art Thiel: After 10 Years, Safeco Field Worth the Risk, Money
Seattle, WA
(2009-07-17)
Ten years ago this week, Safeco Field opened as the new home of the Seattle Mariners. Many people didn't want taxpayer dollars being used to help build it. But sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the stadium was worth all the controversy.
Seattle, WA
(2009-07-17)
Ten years ago this week, Safeco Field opened as the new home of the Seattle Mariners. Many people didn't want taxpayer dollars being used to help build it. But sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the stadium was worth all the controversy.
Art Thiel: Mariners Look Good at Mid-season - Will It Last?
Seattle, WA
(2009-07-10)
The Mariners look strong as they finish up the first half of the season. With the team heading into the All-Star break, sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time to look at how the Mariners are doing and how the rest of the season might play out.
Seattle, WA
(2009-07-10)
The Mariners look strong as they finish up the first half of the season. With the team heading into the All-Star break, sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time to look at how the Mariners are doing and how the rest of the season might play out.
New People Moving Here: Good News for Housing Market
Seattle, WA
(2009-07-07)
New people are still moving to the Northwest, despite the recession. KPLU's John Maynard talks with Real Estate Appraiser Richard Hagar about why that's good news for the local housing market.
Seattle, WA
(2009-07-07)
New people are still moving to the Northwest, despite the recession. KPLU's John Maynard talks with Real Estate Appraiser Richard Hagar about why that's good news for the local housing market.
Art Thiel: KeyArena Could've Been So Much More
Seattle, WA
(2009-07-03)
It's been one year since the settlement between the city of Seattle and Sonics owner Clay Bennett, which allowed the team to move to Oklahoma City. In his weekly chat with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick, sports commentator Art Thiel laments a missed opportunity regarding KeyArena.
Seattle, WA
(2009-07-03)
It's been one year since the settlement between the city of Seattle and Sonics owner Clay Bennett, which allowed the team to move to Oklahoma City. In his weekly chat with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick, sports commentator Art Thiel laments a missed opportunity regarding KeyArena.
Art Thiel: Griffey Impacts Mariners Off the Field
Seattle, WA
(2009-06-26)
As the baseball season nears the halfway mark, a lot of people are looking at how Ken Griffey Junior is doing in his return to the Mariners. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says Griffey's performance at the plate has been less than stellar, but he tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick you have to look beyond the box score to see Griffey's true impact.
Seattle, WA
(2009-06-26)
As the baseball season nears the halfway mark, a lot of people are looking at how Ken Griffey Junior is doing in his return to the Mariners. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says Griffey's performance at the plate has been less than stellar, but he tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick you have to look beyond the box score to see Griffey's true impact.
Art Thiel: Let Sosa Steroid News Be Last Straw for MLB
Seattle, WA
(2009-06-19)
With the news this week that baseball star Sammy Sosa was among the big names who tested positive for steroids, sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time for baseball to finally come clean on the issue.
Seattle, WA
(2009-06-19)
With the news this week that baseball star Sammy Sosa was among the big names who tested positive for steroids, sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time for baseball to finally come clean on the issue.
Art Thiel: Mariners' Draft Pick Shows Promise
Seattle, WA
(2009-06-12)
KPLU Sports Commentator Art Thiel isn't one to get too excited about Major League Baseball draft picks. But he IS excited about the No. 2 overall selection the Mariners made this week. Art tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that Dustin Ackley, a junior from the University of North Carolina, may break the M's losing streak when it comes to top draft picks delivering on the hype.
Seattle, WA
(2009-06-12)
KPLU Sports Commentator Art Thiel isn't one to get too excited about Major League Baseball draft picks. But he IS excited about the No. 2 overall selection the Mariners made this week. Art tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick that Dustin Ackley, a junior from the University of North Carolina, may break the M's losing streak when it comes to top draft picks delivering on the hype.
Art Thiel: UW Softball Title Something to Shout About
Seattle, WA
(2009-06-06)
The praise keeps coming for the University of Washington's women's softball team. They were honored Friday night before the Mariners game at Safeco Field, where star player Danielle Lawrie threw out the first pitch. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the team is worthy of all the accolades it's received since winning its first national title this week.
Seattle, WA
(2009-06-06)
The praise keeps coming for the University of Washington's women's softball team. They were honored Friday night before the Mariners game at Safeco Field, where star player Danielle Lawrie threw out the first pitch. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the team is worthy of all the accolades it's received since winning its first national title this week.
Buying a Home: Who Do You Trust?
Seattle, WA
(2009-06-04)
Although this is a good time to buy a home, many of us have lost faith in the people and institutions involved with financing. KPLU's John Maynard talks with real estate appraiser Richard Hagar about how to - carefully - choose the right people and places to do business with.
Seattle, WA
(2009-06-04)
Although this is a good time to buy a home, many of us have lost faith in the people and institutions involved with financing. KPLU's John Maynard talks with real estate appraiser Richard Hagar about how to - carefully - choose the right people and places to do business with.
Art Thiel: Sonics 30th Anniversary Time to Reflect
Seattle, WA
(2009-05-29)
Monday is the 30th anniversary of the Seattle SuperSonics' championship win. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's an opportunity to reflect on what's happened to the city...and the team that no longer calls Seattle home.
Seattle, WA
(2009-05-29)
Monday is the 30th anniversary of the Seattle SuperSonics' championship win. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's an opportunity to reflect on what's happened to the city...and the team that no longer calls Seattle home.
Art Thiel: Mariners Need to Trade Big Names
Seattle, WA
(2009-05-22)
After starting the season with some promise, the Mariners have turned in some lackluster performances lately. And sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time for the team to make some tough decisions.
Seattle, WA
(2009-05-22)
After starting the season with some promise, the Mariners have turned in some lackluster performances lately. And sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick it's time for the team to make some tough decisions.
Art Thiel on UW Athletic Dept. Budget Cuts
Seattle, WA
(2009-05-15)
"A dramatic and difficult move." That's how University of Washington athletic director Scott Woodward describes the budget cuts he's having to make in his department to fill a nearly three-million-dollar shortfall. Those cuts include slashing 13 jobs and eliminating the men's and women's swimming programs. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the university's past is affecting its present.
Seattle, WA
(2009-05-15)
"A dramatic and difficult move." That's how University of Washington athletic director Scott Woodward describes the budget cuts he's having to make in his department to fill a nearly three-million-dollar shortfall. Those cuts include slashing 13 jobs and eliminating the men's and women's swimming programs. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the university's past is affecting its present.
Art Thiel on Manny Ramirez Steroid Use
Seattle, WA
(2009-05-08)
Another black eye for baseball. That's what KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel calls news that Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez has been suspended for 50 games for testing positive for steroids. It comes on the heels of former Mariner Alex Rodriguez's admission that he had used steroids. Art talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about the latest chapter in baseball's ongoing steroid saga.
Seattle, WA
(2009-05-08)
Another black eye for baseball. That's what KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel calls news that Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez has been suspended for 50 games for testing positive for steroids. It comes on the heels of former Mariner Alex Rodriguez's admission that he had used steroids. Art talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about the latest chapter in baseball's ongoing steroid saga.
Art Thiel the Author: The Great Book of Seattle Sports Lists
Seattle, WA
(2009-05-01)
KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel is out with a new book about the best and worst in Seattle sports history. He compiled "The Great Book of Seattle Sports Lists" with his former Seattle P-I colleague Steve Rudman and radio talk show host Mike Gastineau. It's hot off the press and Art gives KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the inside scoop.
Seattle, WA
(2009-05-01)
KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel is out with a new book about the best and worst in Seattle sports history. He compiled "The Great Book of Seattle Sports Lists" with his former Seattle P-I colleague Steve Rudman and radio talk show host Mike Gastineau. It's hot off the press and Art gives KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick the inside scoop.
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