Rachel Belle
Turn your backyard into a Certified Wildlife Habitat
The National Wildlife Federation will help you make your yard a habitable home for bees, birds, bugs and critters. And they'll give you an official sign!8 days ago
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‘You either got married or broke up’: 20 years later, a Seattle couple on falling in love in NYC in the wake of 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, Seattle's Emily Cherkin and Ben Gitenstein were 22 years old and separately taking the subway into Manhattan when two planes crashed into the Twin Towers. This is their story.13 days ago
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New book ‘Dirty Work’ reveals psychological toll of working unsavory jobs nobody wants
A new book by Eyal Press called "Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America" takes a deeper look at jobs no one wants to do.27 days ago
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Research says talking to strangers is good for your health
We know how important friendships are to our mental health and happiness, but new research suggests striking up conversations with strangers is just as beneficial.1 month ago
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New bestseller ‘Falling’ was written on napkins by a flight attendant while passengers slept
The idea for former flight attendant TJ Newman's first book, "Falling," was born out of a worst case scenario she presented to a pilot on a red eye flight.2 months ago
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Tokyo Olympics disregard for breastfeeding athletes highlights inequality in women’s sports
The Tokyo Olympics initially told athletes they couldn't bring their babies to Japan. Now babies are allowed, but they can't stay with their mothers.2 months ago
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Marketing for Bigfoot film shot in North Bend aims to support struggling local movie theaters
The filmmakers behind 'Hunting Bigfoot' want to open in smaller communities, like North Bend and Monroe, to share more profits with local theaters.2 months ago
Rachel Belle
New book says ‘Mother Trees’ care for their forest kin using an underground fungal network
"Finding the Mother Tree" is part research, part memoir by University of British Columbia professor of forest ecology, Dr. Suzanna Simard.2 months ago
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Olympic ban on swim caps for Black hair ‘offensive, discriminatory,’ says Seattle founder of Afro Swimmers
The Olympics rejected swim cap designed to fit large, textured hair, with advocates saying the ban is just one more barrier keeping Black people out of pools.2 months ago
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Jack Daniel’s documentary reminds us Tennessee whiskey was created by an enslaved African American man
Jack Daniel's is one of America's oldest brands. But it was only fairly recently that the brand credited the man who taught Jack Daniel how to distill whiskey: an enslaved man named Nathan "Nearest" Green.3 months ago
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Seattle University among colleges letting students take post-pandemic gap year abroad
Verto offers students the opportunity to live abroad for a year, while earning college credits in both a classroom and out in the field.3 months ago
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Black Washingtonians rejoice as Juneteenth is declared a federal holiday
Learn about the first recorded celebration of Juneteenth in Seattle, symbolic foods served on the holiday, and hear from Rep. Melanie Morgan, the WA legislator who made Juneteenth a state holiday.3 months ago
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New virtual tours highlight Black and Jewish history in Seattle’s Central District
There are several landmarks in Seattle's Central District that have rich history and deep meaning for both the Sephardic Jewish and Black communities.3 months ago
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Exhibit at Bellevue Art Museum questions capital punishment through the tradition of last meals
Oregon artist Julie Green has painted nearly 900 last meals of executed US inmates onto plates, and 800 of them are on display at the Bellevue Art Museum.3 months ago
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With new ‘Wonder Years’ and ‘Night Court’ on the way, why is Hollywood obsessed with reboots?
Why is Hollywood continually standing up rebooted versions of old TV shows and movies instead of creating actual new content for viewers?4 months ago
Rachel Belle
Book a $50 million trip to space with a cosmic travel agency
A boutique, luxury concierge and travel service is now booking trips to the International Space Station.4 months ago
Rachel Belle
Third-generation Canlis owners on how to keep ego out of the kitchen
Recently, Rachel Belle hosted the very first "Your Last Meal LIVE" at Crosscut Festival, joined by brothers Mark and Brian Canlis.4 months ago
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‘Outer space is like the wild west’: Astronomers worry SpaceX satellites could change the night sky forever
Astronomers say the night sky belongs to everyone and private companies shouldn't be allowed launch satellites into space and light up the darkness without an international discussion.4 months ago
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Seattle restaurants granted one more year of permit-free outdoor dining
Pandemic restrictions have left many restaurateurs in debt, but with seating for outdoor dining and permit fees waived, they can hopefully make more money.4 months ago
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Author of ‘Crying In H Mart’ finds comfort at Korean grocery chain after her mother’s death
In the latest episode of "Your Last Meal," Michelle Zauner explores her relationship with her late mother through the Korean food that bonded them.4 months ago
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In Seattle, ‘sensory friendly’ performances allow neurodiverse kids to see live shows for the first time
Seattle Theater Group and musicians Dan + Claudia have a sensory friendly show later this month, accessible and enjoyable for people with neurodiversity.4 months ago
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Seattle filmmaker says Hollywood wouldn’t make his film unless he replaced his POC cast with white actors
Seattle filmmaker Bao Tran funded his film "The Paper Tigers" through Kickstarter instead of going the Hollywood route, refusing to whitewash his Asian and African American cast.5 months ago
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Why Seattle entrepreneurs are incorporating Mercury retrograde into their businesses
There are three, three-week Mercury retrograde periods each year, and astrologers believe that communication and technology often goes awry.5 months ago
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NFTs are great for artists, bad for the environment
Artists are using NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) to upload digital art to a blockchain and sell it in a digital marketplace. Artists and professors unravel what that means.5 months ago
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Rachel Belle hosts the James Beard Award nominated podcast Your Last Meal and she's an Edward R Murrow award winning feature reporter. Follow Rachel on Instagram.
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