New wave baby monitors track your infant’s vital signs, but do they actually quell parents’ fears?
New baby monitors can track your kid's heart rate, skin temperature, room temperature, motion and sleep patterns. And then send the data to your phone in real time. But does this actually quell parents fears or make them more anxious?10 years ago
New study shows female physicians are paid $20,000 to $50,000 less than their male colleagues
On average, American women are paid 79 cents for every dollar a man makes. But a new study looked specifically at the public salaries of academic physicians, and found particularly huge wage gaps. So what's the solution?10 years ago
Study finds 95 percent of disabled TV characters are played by able-bodied actors
It's offensive for a white person to wear blackface or play the part of a black person, so why is it OK for an able bodied person to play the part of someone in a wheelchair? This is what Seattle artist Mindie Lind wants to know.10 years ago
Washington grandparents are fighting for their right to see estranged grandchildren
Washington is the only state in the union that does not have a law or statute to protect the grandparent/grandchild relationship. Initiative 877 aims to change that.10 years ago
Back from vacation? How to keep that happy holiday feeling, longer
Studies show that people experience euphoria leading up to a vacation, based on the anticipation and planning. But shortly after returning from a trip, people tend to crash. Here are some ways to make that sweet vacation feeling last as long as possible.10 years ago
Brother of man killed by Seattle police says change requires more than marching
The brother of a black man shot and killed by Seattle police told KIRO Radio's Rachelle Belle that getting justice for his brother will be a quiet, slow, and measured process.10 years ago
Tower Sessions: Watch a live concert in a private living room at the tip top of Seattle’s Smith Tower
Seattle musician Kris Orlowski has teamed up with Petra Franklin, the woman who lives in the penthouse of Smith Tower, to create a monthly concert featuring Orlowski and other artists.10 years ago
City Fruit harvests sagging fruit trees, donates to local food banks
Seattle non-profit City Fruit will come to your house and harvest your fruit trees for free. Then they donate most of the fruit to local food banks.10 years ago
The dark side of the dairy industry: the baby animals that die for our cheese
Dairy farms are all about the female cows and goats. So what do they do with all the baby male cow and goats that are born?10 years ago
I went undercover to buy a gun in Renton but this is what actually happened
Rachel Belle goes into a Renton gun store to find out how fast she can actually buy a gun.10 years ago
Seahawk Kam Chancellor is making the ladies sweat at his women’s bootcamp class
Sure, you watch the Seahawks play. But could you handle being trained by one? Along with his longtime personal trainer, Kam Chancellor is helping hundreds of women get fit through bootcamp classes around the Puget Sound region.10 years ago
In Bothell, Songaia’s intentional co-housing is like a commune that actually works
Songaia Cohousing Community is an affordable, efficient way of living large. The 40 residents have their own houses, but share the 15 acres of land, the garden and most meals together.10 years ago
Holocaust survivors can genetically pass trauma down to their children
Research out of Mount Sinai shows that trauma experienced in the holocaust can be passed down to the next generation, which means environmental factors can affect genes. Children of holocaust victims are more likely to experience PTSD, depression and anxiety.10 years ago
Find the perfect pair of jeans, thanks to a Bellevue start-up
Twenty-seven year old Bellevue resident Rian Buckley went from model to CEO when she realized that women were struggling to find jeans that fit properly when ordering online. Her company, Fitcode, aims to find you the perfect fitting pants.10 years ago
Seattle Milk Fund pays for childcare so low income parents can afford college
The second oldest non-profit in Seattle, Seattle Milk Fund spends $300,000 on childcare every year, so low-income parents can afford to go to college and make more money for their family.10 years ago
Seattle’s Beecher’s Cheese founder says Gatorade is the new cigarette
Kurt Beecher Dammeier says Gatorade is being marketed to kids the way cigarettes used to be, under the false promise that it's actually good for them. He says Gatorade is just colored sugar water and it shouldn't be used to promote athleticism.10 years ago
Get your Donald Trump Voodoo doll, handmade on Bainbridge Island
A Bainbridge Island piñata maker is now making and selling Donald Trump voodoo dolls, that come complete with pins and ideas for spells.10 years ago
Eight sheep are looking for a home after owners were found murdered
When Arlington's Patrick Shunn and Monique Patenaude went missing on April 12th, they left eight pet sheep behind. Pasado's Safe Haven is caring for all eight, but they're hoping to find a permanent, loving home.10 years ago
McMenamins to open brewpub, hotel, restaurant, music venue in Tacoma in 2017
McMenamins is getting ready to restore the old 1915 Elk's Lodge in Tacoma. They'll turn it into a six story, 46 guest room hotel with restaurants, bars, a brewery and a 700-person music venue.10 years ago
Bremerton man continues to fix typewriters at age of 94
While many have gone the way of laptops, the need for typewriter maintenance is thriving in Bremerton where one man continues to keep them clacking and trains the next generation of repairmen.10 years ago
A new dad’s guide to fatherhood takes parenting tips from rock stars
When Bremerton music journalist, Chris Kornelis, was anticipating his first child, he asked for advice from the people he was interviewing: rock stars.10 years ago
After 25 years, Fremont Outdoor Cinema is losing its home
Fremont Outdoor Cinema was Seattle's first outside movie venue, and only the second of its kind in the country. Now it's losing its home. Its founder is hoping the community will rally to find a solution.10 years ago
Washington inmate shares the dangers of being in solitary confinement since he was 13 years old
A Washington inmate has spent most of his life behind bars, and much of that time in solitary confinement. But experts say solitary confinement only makes a troublesome inmate even worse.10 years ago
