In the Philippines, a survey shows growing support for gays and lesbians The survey, conducted by the nonprofit social research group Social Weather Stations, shows a rise in supportive views of gays and lesbians in the socially conservative country in the past decade. Ashley Westerman
Seattle City Council announces 10 year contract for Bumbershoot And a new deal with the city will keep it at Seattle Center for at least another ten years. Mike Davis
An original Princess Leia dress found in an attic could be yours — for as much as $2M Film crews though the gown, worn by Carrie Fisher's character, had been destroyed after the production wrapped. Now it's up for sale alongside 1,400 other items at a Hollywood auction. Emily Olson
Ryan Seacrest will be the new host of 'Wheel of Fortune' "I can't wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White," Ryan Seacrest said. Bill Chappell
Tukwila workers will see a big bump on their next paychecks Tukwila will soon join Seattle and SeaTac in raising the minimum wage. Beginning Saturday, July 1, thousands of workers will earn just under $19 dollars an hour. Ruby de Luna
The unsung hero who helped a mom understand her son In this My Unsung Hero, Barbara Romero recalls how the words of a social worker changed her life.
Parini Shroff's laugh-out-loud debut novel explores caste, domestic abuse and murder NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Parini Shroff about her debut novel The Bandit Queens, a story about a woman in an Indian village with a dangerous reputation. Courtney Dorning
PHOTOS: The many glowing faces of Seattle Pride this weekend Thousands celebrated Pride at various events throughout the weekend in the Seattle area. Megan Farmer
TTT Recommends: Shoes Off We want to introduce you to a new podcast you may like, "Shoes Off." Join hosts Susie An and Esther Yoon-Ji Kang as they hang out with badass Asians and ask them to redefine “sexy” on their own terms. Shin Yu Pai
