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Rachel Belle
Why college students should study salary negotiation
At the University of Washington Foster School of Business, Christina Fong teaches a course on negotiation, which includes salary negotiation.9 years ago
Rachel Belle
Astronaut Mike Massimino talks eating in space
Food tastes different in space. Astronaut ice cream is disgusting. This comes from former NASA astronaut, Mike Massimino, who blasted off to outer space twice during his career.9 years ago
Rachel Belle
How Neil DeGrasse Tyson nearly became an exotic dancer
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talks to Rachel Belle about science, getting hate mail from third graders and his near brush with exotic dancing.9 years ago
Rachel Belle
‘The Problem with Work’: Addressing America’s obsession with work
"The Problem With Work" asks us to reexamine the things we simply accept in the American work world. Like, why do we work a 40 hour work week?9 years ago
Rachel Belle
Tourists say Seattle is too expensive, but are they doing it wrong?
Travelers who took a survey ranked Seattle 37th out of 50 popular tourism cities. Their gripe: cost. Rachel Belle argues that budget travel is possible if you're creative.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
The Northwest is home to the best burger in the nation
Ever wonder what Seattle's best burger is? Wonder no more. A professional burger critic has tasted across America and has Seattle's pick.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
The internet is obsessed with ASMR videos, but what is it?
ASMR video fans say listening to a whisper or other soft noises relaxes them with a pleasurable feeling. There are thousands of videos to get a fix.10 years ago
Dori Monson Show
Forbes columnist Roger Valdez calls out Seattle’s Kshama Sawant
Forbes columnist Roger Valdez says that Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant should have her economics degree revoked for her recent statements.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Business is booming at Seattle Placenta Encapsulation
Seattle Placenta Encapsulation owner Heather Woskey says business is booming. She dehydrates and encapsulates placentas. Many moms tout health benefits.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Dave Grohl’s mom pens book about moms who raised rock stars
Dave Grohl's mom rocked her son before he rocked the stage. Now she's telling other rock star mothers' stories in her new book "From Cradle to Stage."10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Can you teach someone to be funny? Steve Martin thinks so
Professional funnyman Steve Martin is teaching online comedy classes. But is it possible to actually teach someone to be funny?10 years ago
Rachel Belle
How Dump Cake cookbook author Cathy Mitchell became queen of infomercials
You may not know the Cathy Mitchell name, but if you've ever stayed up all night watching infomercials, you know who she is.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Fred Hutch makes a big step in the world of cancer treatment
Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center has developed a treatment for aggressive blood cancers.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Keyboards are filthy, but a Bothell company created one that cleans itself
A Bothell company is selling a self sanitizing computer keyboard, since keyboards are known to spread disease in hospitals and other places where lots of people use the same work space.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Seattle scientists leading the fight against malaria
Seattle's Center for Infectious Disease Research have created a malaria vaccine currently in human trials. It could save millions of lives around the world.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two officers involved in downtown shootout identified
Two Seattle police officers were shot while responding to a downtown robbery. One suspect has died and another is in custody.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Seattle’s rat psychologist will chase rodents away
Rat psychologist Chris Sean says there's a rat within 25 feet of you at all times. He's the only rodent exterminator who doesn't actually exterminate.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Grasshoppers are the biggest hit on the Mariners new menu
When Safeco Field introduced grasshoppers as a new menu item, they didn't think it would be a hit. But in three days, Mariners fans ate 18,000.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Meet Bellevue’s on duty skateboarding police officer
Bellevue's Craig Hanaumi is a skateboarding police officer. It builds trust without having to formally chat. He also plays music and teaches jujitsu.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Cops and Doughnuts: Seattle PD explains the origins of this true stereotype
Cops and doughnuts go together like peanut butter and jelly, and it's not just a stereotype. These Seattle Police officers eat doughnuts for a reason.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
Grasshoppers and oysters are on the menu at Safeco Field this season
KIRO Radio's Rachel Belle heads to SoDo to taste for herself the Seattle Mariners' new food offerings, including grasshoppers, at Safeco Field.10 years ago
Rachel Belle
The Doll Doctor is on duty at his Parkland doll museum
Doll Doctor Floyd Blake's museum is attached to his Parkland home, where tiny eyes stare at you. He moved the clown dolls out because they make kids cry.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee: Bertha’s breakthrough is ‘historic’
Seattle's massive boring machine is expected to reach the surface sometime Tuesday. Watch live on the Bertha webcam.10 years ago
