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Rachel Belle
Beloved Yonder Cider shutting down after one Seattle neighbor complains
Yonder Cider sold cans and growlers from a garage on a residential street for the past seven months. But one community member's complaints are shutting it down.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
How to fall in love during a pandemic: Two Seattle love stories
Two Seattle couples share their pandemic love stories: "It's just such a stark contrast to everything that was happening last year, to find someone who I fell so in love with and feel so connected to."6 years ago
Rachel Belle
‘Skin hunger’ has single, solo dwellers seeking out human touch during the pandemic
Seattle writer Nicole Hardy talks about her experience trying to safely date during the pandemic and living alone in isolation while single.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Big brands like Burger King and Tide are switching to reusable packaging
Right now, store shelves are full of single-use plastics. But what if bottles of laundry detergent and cartons of ice cream were used over and over again?6 years ago
Rachel Belle
This Valentine’s Day, be a character in your very own romance novel
Give YourNovel a few details about your life and appearance, and they create a custom romance novel where you and your love are the stars.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
To a COVID patient, coffee might smell like gasoline or feces
A common symptom of COVID-19 is losing smell and taste, but some have reported experiencing parosmia as well, when a thing smells different than it should.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Ben & Jerry have been mixing ice cream with activism for decades
In 2020, a lot of companies were vocal about social justice for the first time. Ice cream entrepreneurs, Ben & Jerry have been outspoken for decades.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Don’t toss your Christmas tree — you can eat it!
Don't toss your Christmas tree out on the curb just yet -- you can eat it! "How To Cook Your Christmas Tree" offers 30 recipes, from pickles to ice cream.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Take a piece, leave a piece at Seattle’s first Little Free Art Gallery
A Seattle artist took the idea of the Little Free Library and created a tiny art gallery, where people are encouraged to leave or take small pieces of art.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Discriminatory caste system has followed Indian immigrants to American tech jobs
Dalits, the lowest members of India's hierarchical caste system, say they are bullied and denied jobs and raises by higher caste members working as managers at American tech companies.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
KIRO Radio presents: ‘A Green & White Christmas’
This holiday season, Seattle Radio Theatre and KIRO Radio returned with the magic of a live old-timey radio drama.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Seattle green advocates urge us to skip Christmas wrapping paper, rent decorations
The holiday season is a time for giving and celebrating, but a less savory side effect of that is how much ends up in the landfill. Here are some easy tips to waste less and save some money.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Sneak Preview of KIRO’s Holiday Radio Play
Hear a sneak preview of this year’s holiday radio play, “A Green & White Christmas.” Tune into the live show on KIRO Radio on Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings have gone virtual, and they’ll probably stay that way
While people miss the in-person fellowship that comes with an AA meeting, using Zoom allows people to attend a meeting 24/7.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Millennial nuns are thriving: ‘We are not dying off’
Reports show there are more American sisters over the age of 90 than there are under 60. But three sisters under the age of 40 say its not a numbers game.6 years ago
Jacob Rummel
The KIRO Rundown: How to feel about Inslee’s new app
Gov. Inslee held a press conference to start this week off where he announced a new app you can download to assist in contact tracing.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Seattle TSA shares the wackiest foods people fly with over the Thanksgiving holiday
Supermodel and cookbook author Chrissy Teigan found a loophole for getting gravy through a TSA checkpoint, but TSA doesn't recommend people try to work the system.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Legendary Seattle rock club The Crocodile is moving, with big plans during a pandemic
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Seattle DJ Marco Collins reminisces on 30 years of The Crocodile and feels optimistic about what's to come.6 years ago
Jacob Rummel
The Rundown: Return of the lockdown
Gov. Inslee announced new restrictions in response to increasing COVID-19 cases, including bans on indoor dining and caps on occupancy for retail.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Native Americans want to decolonize Thanksgiving with native foods and a proper history lesson
For the third year, the University of Oregon is holding "Thanks But No Thanksgiving: Decolonizing an American Holiday," hosted by Native American students.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
Republican and Democrat presidents can agree on one thing: cheeseburgers!
As a new cookbook called "Recipes From the President's Ranch" reveals, cheeseburgers were the most popular food served to foreign dignitaries during President George W. Bush's time in office.6 years ago
Rachel Belle
‘If Trump is elected, I’m moving to Canada!’ But how easy is it to get residency?
Vancouver, Canada immigration lawyer, Meika LaLonde, says she's never been so busy fielding calls from Americans in her 16 years of practice.6 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Follow KIRO Radio for special Election Day coverage
Election Day 2020 is nearly here! KIRO Radio has you covered on Nov. 3 and beyond.6 years ago
