Animal shelters in the tropics let tourists take dogs out for the day
It's a win-win situation: tourists get to spend the day hiking or hanging with a dog, and the shelter dog gets exercise, fresh air and lots of much needed love.7 years ago
The weird and wonderful William Shatner chats with Rachel Belle
Eighty-eight year-old William Shatner is sharp, sassy, and says whatever is on his mind, is the latest guest on Rachel's Belle's James Beard Award nominated podcast, "Your Last Meal," and will be speaking in Seattle on June 10 at McCaw Hall.7 years ago
Dr. Seuss biography reveals politics behind our favorite children’s stories
Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated some of the most popular children's books of all time. But how much do you actually know about Theodore Geisel? A new biography looks to answer that question.7 years ago
The world is built for men and it’s literally killing women
The new book "Invisible Women, Data Bias in a World Designed For Men" says that everything from cars and medication to protective body armor and uniforms are designed for an average white man.7 years ago
City of Bellevue brings peace to feuding neighbors for free
If you live or work in Bellevue or Kirkland, the Bellevue Conflict Resolution Center will help iron out problems between neighbors, landlords, and tenants, and even family members.7 years ago
More female baby boomers are becoming alcoholics after retirement
Men have always lead the charge in the alcoholic world, but women are starting to catch up. Baby boomers, feeling a loss of purpose after retirement, are drinking too much...and wine culture is partly to blame.7 years ago
Comedian Bob Newhart coming to Seattle to reflect on his 60-year career
In 1959, Bob Newhart was a 30-year-old accountant. In 1960, he recorded his first comedy album that went on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time. He talks to Rachel Belle about his life.7 years ago
The mom who attends gay weddings when the couples’ parents will not
Sara Cunningham started the nonprofit Free Mom Hugs after discovering how many people in the LGTBQ community were abandoned by their families after coming out.7 years ago
Why borrowing from your neighbor is good for your health and your wallet
Neighbors don't borrow from each other like they used to. But borrowing your neighbors drill builds community and is better for the earth than buying your own.7 years ago
Help the dwindling NW bee population by renting a bee house for your yard
You can help the Northwest region's dwindling bee population by renting a bee hive to place at your home. Bonus: These bees don't sting.7 years ago
Parents craft lullabies for their NICU babies at the UW Medical Center
UW Medical Center has a dedicated neurological music therapist available to all families in the NICU. Together they craft custom lullabies to sing to their babies.7 years ago
Employees at Seattle’s Molly Moon’s can now see what colleagues are paid
Molly Moon Neitzel, owner of Molly Moon's homemade Ice Cream, believes the only way to eliminate Seattle's gender pay gap is transparent pay.7 years ago
Zero Waste: local stores offer refill stations for cleaning and beauty products
The hardest places to eliminate plastic from our lives is in the bathroom and under the kitchen sink. But a handful of Seattle stores have bulk stations where you can refill your bottles with laundry and dishwasher detergent, shampoo, face wash and more.7 years ago
How to realistically join the Zero Waste movement, without going full granola
A Seattle woman shares how she drastically reduced her household's waste, when the rest of her family isn't particularly interested in the Zero Waste movement.8 years ago
Belle: Inside the new Mariners menu at T-Mobile Park
This is the ninth year that Seattle chef Ethan Stowell has been elevating the menu at T-Mobile Park, and this year's lineup goes back to basics: Lots of burgers and sandwiches from beloved Seattle restaurants.8 years ago
DNA test brought new, loving family to a Seattle woman who never knew her father
Talisha Herald grew up with a single mom and no idea who her father could be. But the 23andMe DNA test connected her to relatives on her father's side that have welcomed her in with open arms.8 years ago
What do you do when a home DNA test challenges your cultural identity?
Alice Argosino was raised Greek and she's spent her life immersing herself and her children in the culture that she loves. But then she took a 23andMe test.8 years ago
How would you react to life changing DNA test results?
61 year old James Johnston was interested in his family genealogy, but a 23andMe DNA test revealed that the father he grew up with, was not actually his father.8 years ago
Study: Two-thirds of millennials regret buying a home
A new study says the majority of 23-38 year olds regret buying their home, and the biggest regret is the unexpected costs that come with it.8 years ago
The Vet Chef is a food truck by veterans, for veterans
After being blown up by an IED in Iraq, Kyle Gourlie came back to the states for rehabilitation. Through that process he found cooking, and now he owns The Vet Chef, serving up San Diego style Mexican food in Bothell and beyond.8 years ago
98-year-old Mercer Island woman one of last remaining ‘Wizard of Oz’ cast members
Mercer Island's Meredythe Glass was 18 years old when she was an extra in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. She struck up a friendship with 18 year old Judy Garland and tells tales from the set.8 years ago
Designer rats from Seattle rat breeders make delightful pets
A Seattle family has been on a waiting list with a rat breeder for a year after filling out a long, detailed application. The rats are bred to be superior to the lab rats sold at pet stores.8 years ago
Seattle woman dating her ‘anonymous’ sperm donor, 13 years after giving birth to his daughter
Seattle's Aaron Long donated sperm 100 times in 1994. Last year, he connected with some of his biological children. When they met, he fell in love with his daughter's mother.8 years ago
