City, county leaders reach initial Seattle arena agreement with investor
Seattle and King County leaders have announced they've reached a memorandum of understanding with the investor leading the effort to build a new arena and bring the NBA back to Seattle.14 years ago
Foot in mouth: How John Curley offended a big rock band
They were the guest of honor. But that didn't stop 97.3 KIRO FM's John Curley from offending the entertainment.14 years ago
New Seattle Schools Superintendent to make $270K
Seattle's new schools superintendent will be paid $270,000 a year to take the troubled spot, according to a new contract just released by the School District.14 years ago
US Attorney calls McGinn’s claims of DOJ reform costs ‘absurd’
A top Justice Department official says Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn's claims that proposed reforms to the Seattle Police Department would cost $41 million are "frankly absurd."14 years ago
Despite the hype, many think Facebook is just a passing fad
Half of all Americans think Facebook is just a fad, according to a new AP/CNBC survey.14 years ago
Amazon to hire 1,000 more in Seattle
Amazon.com announced Monday the company plans to add another 1,000 tech workers to its Seattle offices.14 years ago
Man bitten by rattlesnake at Wal-Mart says he’s never been more scared
He thought it was a stick. But an Eastern Washington man now worries if his hand will still work right after getting bit by a rattlesnake at his local Wal-Mart.14 years ago
Could you live on $4.50 a day?
Hungry families receiving food stamps get just $4.50 per day for food. Could you live on that? Some Eastside activists have launched a challenge to find out.14 years ago
Controversial Time cover sparks debate about “attachment parenting”
A controversial photo on the new cover of Time Magazine is sparking a big debate about the image and the parenting method it profiles.14 years ago
Child Abuse? John Curley’s daughter details dad’s regular embarrassment
Whenever John Curley drops his daughter at school, he makes a concerted effort to embarrass her. Is he a bad dad?14 years ago
Dog parks, food trucks and other amenities revealed in new Amazon plans
Amazon.com has released new details about its proposed three-tower office complex in Seattle's Denny Triangle, including a dog park, off-street space for food trucks, a covered plaza for year round use and other amenities.14 years ago
Recently sprung from jail, Hot Dog Hooker defends lap dance
Hot Dog Hooker tells Dori she wasn't selling sex, just stripping (and an occasional lap dance.)14 years ago
Gay marriage opponents say Obama’s decision should bolster R-74 efforts
Opponents of gay marriage are welcoming the President's announced support of same-sex marriage, saying it will bolster their efforts to overturn a recently passed law legalizing it in Washington state.14 years ago
Kelly Clarkson moved by Seattle Children’s viral video
Tuesday, on the Ron and Don Show we told you about the amazing, emotional video of cancer patients and staff at Seattle Children’s Hospital singing to Kelly Clarkson’s hit song “Stronger”. The guy who made it, 22-year-old Chris Rumble, is an aspiring film maker and minor league hockey player. He was recently diagnosed with leukemia, […]14 years ago
Illness outbreak shuts down Seattle high school
Officials at Seattle's Bishop Blanchet High School have declared an emergency closure after more than 150 students and staff got sick.14 years ago
Interview: Bodybuilder who beat 50-year-old Seattle steak eating challenge
Dozens have tried, but until last week no one could conquer one of the biggest eating challenges in town: The 72-ounce-steak at Seattle’s Wedgewood Broiler. As if that wasn’t enough, the challenge required professional bodybuilder and competitive eater Randy Santel to scarf down the massive side of beef, along with a 1 lb. baked potato, […]14 years ago
Author wants to change black culture view of fat
On the inside fat is all the same regardless of race. But novelist Alice Randall says there's a big cultural difference in black and white. And she tells 97.3 KIRO FM's Ross and Burbank she's hoping to launch a cultural revolution with her book "Ada's Rules".14 years ago
Tensions mount over homeless car camping as city tests new approach
The number of people living in their vehicles continues to grow. But city leaders hope a newly launched pilot program will get more off the streets and ease tensions between car campers and frustrated businesses and residents.14 years ago
Alleged “Likejackers” agree to stop Facebook spam
Washington's Attorney General has reached a settlement with a California-based company accused of tricking people into clicking on ads through a tactic dubbed "likejacking"14 years ago
Hendrix biopic set to shoot with Andre 3000 starring
A long delayed biopic about Jimi Hendirx early years in the UK is finally set to start filming with Outkast's Andre 3000 playing the Seattle native.14 years ago
X-The band that changed my life
The first time I heard the band X, it
changed
my life. Now, they're the last band great
punk
band still standing as they return to
Seattle
to celebrate their 35th year.
14 years ago
Gregoire takes emergency action to slow whooping cough epidemic
Governor Gregoire has made emergency funding available to help slow Washington's growing whooping cough epidemic.14 years ago
Ross to “anarchists”: “I’m sorry for blaming you. It was really a secretary”
The first Seattle May Day protesters to appear in court for the melee are far from the "anarchists" many thought.14 years ago
