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Kent drug possession ordinance...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Kent Mayor: ‘Our police department is fully staffed,’ but needs more officers

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph says its police department is fully staffed in budgeted positions but needs more officers.
3 years ago
downtown...
Frank Sumrall

Kruse challenges Seattle mayor’s plan: How is it going to be different?

"A lot of buzzwords," Brandi Kruse said in response to Harrell's speech earlier today. "I swear to God, they need to ban the word 'bold.' "
4 years ago
101...
Micki Gamez

Nearly 70% of fatal crashes on US 101 in WA involved DUI, speeding

Half the fatal crashes investigated on Washington roads involved someone driving under the influence, according to Washington State Patrol.
4 years ago
Micki Gamez

So you’ve been laid off, time to be patient and stay vigilant

"More than 46,000 workers in U.S.-based tech companies have been laid off in mass job cuts so far in 2023."
4 years ago
Dori Monson trophy...
Dave Ross

Ross: Remembering Dori Monson, who touched a lot of lives

One of the stories I hadn't heard -- a clip for a talk show Dori did many years ago - was a call from 9-year-old Casey.
4 years ago
Seattle fired Amazon workers...
MyNorthwest Staff

Revisiting KIRO Newsradio’s top blogs of 2022

It has been an interesting year so far at MyNorthwest, and to round out the rest of the year, we are bringing you a recap of some of KIRO Newsradio's top blogs of 2022.
4 years ago
Gamez roadtrip...
Micki Gamez

Gamez: How I got back to Seattle after flight was canceled in Vegas

Micki Gamez describes her journey back to Seattle with two strangers and their families after their flight was canceled in Las Vegas.
4 years ago
Ice storm...
Nicole Jennings

Ice storm brings power outage, flooding risk to Western Washington

The snow will be gone soon, but the ice storm is likely to bring a mess to the region, including power outages and flooding.
4 years ago
Asian giant hornet, murder hornet...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Cooperation and communication is what got rid of Murder Hornets

Congratulations are in order for the folks at our state's Department of Agriculture. Why? They didn't catch a single Murder Hornet in Washington all year.
4 years ago
Tamale...
Micki Gamez

Gamez: It might be Thanksgiving week, but it’s also tamale season

When I think about Thanksgiving and all the smells that fill the air, I remember the aroma of turkey, dressing, and tamales.
4 years ago
Rachel Belle...
Rachel Belle

Belle: This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later

After 20 years in news radio, I'm leaving my post at KIRO Newsradio to focus on making my podcast "Your Last Meal" full-time!
4 years ago
emily post etiquette...
Rachel Belle

Emily Post’s “Etiquette” goes modern: Advice on pronouns, hugging

In 1922, Emily Post published her very first etiquette book. Since then, 18 editions have been published by five generations of Posts.
4 years ago
Friluftsliv...
Rachel Belle

Combat winter blues with friluftsliv, the Nordic tradition of being outside

Friluftsliv is part of the culture in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Denmark, places that are darker and colder than Seattle in winter.
4 years ago
small talk...
Rachel Belle

Most Americans hate small talk, but Seattleites continue talking about weather

Out of 1,000 people surveyed, 71% said they prefer silence to small talk and 89% of Gen Z use their phones to avoid making small talk.
4 years ago
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Rachel Belle

Seattle sperm bank in desperate need of Black donors

Only 2% of American sperm donors are Black men, which is causing a lot of heartache for women specifically looking for a Black donor. 
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

KIRO Newsradio presents Dracula

KIRO Newsadio presents the horrifying retelling of the story of the original vampire, Dracula!
4 years ago
Photo courtesy of Rosie Grant...
Rachel Belle

Woman cooking recipes engraved on gravestones says they’re all ‘to die for’

You know that recipe your family requests at every holiday, potluck and birthday party? What if you had it engraved on your tombstone?
4 years ago
cold water...
Rachel Belle

Seattle’s year-round cold water swimmers say the practice is mood lifting and life changing

The latest health trend? Cold water swimming and cold plunging into icy baths, with devotees swearing by the health benefits. 
4 years ago
mental health...
Rachel Belle

The risks of using mental health influencers as therapy

TikTok videos with #mentalhealth in the caption have more than 43.9 billion views. But many of those content creators aren't mental health professionals. 
4 years ago
pasture raised chicken...
Rachel Belle

Can a fried chicken chain help slow climate change? A new Seattle restaurant thinks so

Mt Joy, a new fast-casual chicken sandwich pop-up, wants to serve hyper-local, ethically raised food in hundreds of restaurants around the country. 
4 years ago
delancey seattle...
Rachel Belle

Seattle restaurateur: ‘The effects of the pandemic are nowhere near over’

Restaurants may look for normal, with packed dining rooms and hard-to-get reservations, but with rising costs of food and labor, many are still in the red. 
4 years ago
emotional eating...
Rachel Belle

Study says Mariners fans eat healthier the day after a win

Emotional eating, it's not just for breakups anymore! A study looks at the eating habits of sports fans the day after their team wins or loses. 
4 years ago
the yips...
Rachel Belle

Mariners playoff pressure could be breeding ground for ‘the yips’

Players have lost their careers over the yips, a phenomenon where an athlete suddenly loses their ability to pitch or hit because of crippling self doubt. 
4 years ago
mike's chili parlor...
Rachel Belle

City of Seattle honors 100 years of Mike’s Chili Parlor in Ballard

One hundred years ago, a Greek immigrant opened a chili cart in Ballard, and 100 years later the business is still thriving on the family's secret recipe. 
4 years ago