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The SPAMpion of the Puyallup Fair!

Some people come to the Puyallup Fair to indulge in a little corn dog, scone, or cotton candy action. Others come for the rides and carnival games. Then there's the annual Great American SPAM Championship.
14 years ago

Seattle-Born NBA Stars Inspire Local Students

By Rachel Belle Listen to Seattle-born NBA players Inspire Local Students
In the offseason, a lot of NBA and international basketball players head home to Seattle and a bunch of them get sweaty on the court at the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club.

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Jamie Griswold

A lack of 9/11 headlines: Has ‘Never Forget’ been forgotten?

Tuesday marks the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks. While many marked the occasion with special ceremonies or a moment of silence, some of the other remembrances, or lack thereof, have Ross and Burbank wondering if that whole "Never Forget" mentality is over.
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Luke Burbank: Arena deal is a winner for city

Luke Burbank says Chris Hansen is a hero for his Sonics deal (AP photo) Lifetime Sonics fan Luke Burbank praises the new agreement on a Seattle arena. “To my mind there are so many safeguards built into this. And now the Port is getting $40 million and Key Arena is getting $7 million, it seems […]
14 years ago

Revealed: The Mysterious Man in Yellow, Running Lake Sammamish Parkway

By Rachel Belle Listen to Who’s the Man in Yellow Running Lake Sammamish Parkway? In towns across America there is that person. That local person that everyone knows because they do that strange thing or they wear that weird outfit. But nobody really, truly knows who the person is. In the town I grew up […]
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Josh Kerns

NFL player’s support for gay marriage goes viral

When Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe wrote a pointed response to an anti-gay marriage Maryland state lawmaker, he had no idea he would get the reaction that's followed.
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Dr. Arlene Blum warns the chemicals in most couches are full of carcinogens leaching into our bodie...
Josh Kerns

Why your couch could be killing you

Most couches are built with foam doused in fire retardant chemicals to keep them from bursting out in flames. But the chemicals themselves are a much bigger danger, according to a leading scientist.
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Jamie Griswold

Round table: Did Slut Walk change opinions?

Women dressed in provocative outfits took to the streets of Seattle this weekend in the second annual Slut Walk. The number of participants at the march appeared to have diminished by about half year-over-year, and while the outfits definitely draw attention, Ross and Burbank host Luke Burbank is questioning just how much it changes opinions. He asked Seattle's Morning News host Linda Thomas, who attended the rally, to sit in for a discussion.
14 years ago
Josh Kerns

Should Sounders fan be forced to sit down?

Many Sounders fans are known for standing up during an entire game. Clearly not everyone got the memo. A video of an angry spectator trying to shout a guy into sitting down is going viral. In the video posted on YouTube, the standing fan defends his actions, insisting it is a tradition stadium-wide. So who’s […]
14 years ago
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Ingredient of the week: Plums

From friars to prunes and damsons, the Seattle Kitchen Show staff think that plums are some of the most under-appreciated late summer and fall fruits because most people aren't sure how to cook them. This week the Seattle Kitchen Show tells you everything you need to know about one of Washington's biggest exports: the plum.
14 years ago

Charlie’s Dinosaur Drive: Friday, September 7th

By Rachel Belle Listen to Charlie’s Dinosaur Drive on Friday, September 7th, 2012 It seemed like nothing good could come from the deaths of Charlie and Braden Powell, the 5 and 7-year-old boys killed by their father Josh Powell when he intentionally blew up their Graham house with them still inside, in February. But now, […]
14 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

TSA tactic in practice since 2007 shocks frequent flier

You’re subject to a TSA search no matter where you are in the airport. That’s a revelation that’s taken many by surprise since a video in an Ohio airport surfaced. As shown, passengers at the gate have their drinks inspected by TSA. Gate screening is TSA’s “safety net.” If they miss someone or something, they […]
14 years ago
Tom Douglas argues a recent study on the benefits of organic neglects something more important: Mot...
Josh Kerns

Why organic study misses the mark

A recent study finding minimal health benefits from eating organic continues to draw criticism, as many argue it misses the mark.
14 years ago
Rachel Belle

Camp For Adults: Ladies Rock Camp

Sweet, sweet summer camp. Do you ever get sad that your summer camp days are done? Well, there is a camp for adults in Seattle and it's just for the ladies. Natalie Walker is executive director of Seattle's Rain City Rock Camp for Girls, a camp for girls who want to spend a week rocking out. She says when the moms would drop their girls off at camp.
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Mountain Dew not just for breakfast, it’s also for glow sticks

From the creators of the "fourth meal," now comes a revolution for first meal. Taco Bell is introducing breakfast soda, a mix of Mountain Dew and Tropicana orange juice.
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White Moustache tours combine Seattle food and bands

White Moustache is a Seattle food tour company that combines really delicious dishes with really delicious bands.
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Jamie Griswold

SEAL book contains military secrets; will leak pose threat to service members?

A former Navy SEAL's insider account of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden contains classified information, the Pentagon said Tuesday, and the admiral who heads the Naval Special Warfare Command said details in the book may provide enemies with dangerous insight into secretive U.S. operations. But just how much danger actually comes from this leak?
14 years ago

Luke doesn’t understand Oogieloves

Luke is baffled by the new, horrible film The Oogieloves. Apparently other people don’t get it either. The film reportedly had the worst ever opening for a wide release.
14 years ago

The UW is One of the Ten Greenest Colleges in America

By Rachel Belle Listen to UW Is One of the Greenest Colleges in the Country It may have been tough for Kermit the Frog, but for the University of Washington? It’s pretty easy being green. The Sierra Club included the UW on its Top Ten Greenest Colleges in America list, the 5th consecutive year it’s […]
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Jamie Griswold

Study author says organic food headlines not the whole story

Results from a recent Stanford study are spawning headlines saying organic food is not healthier than non-organic food options, but one of the lead researchers in the study says there's a little more to it than that.
14 years ago

Is Obama going after stoner vote with Harold and Kumar vid?

A new video promoting the 2012 Democratic convention features Kal Penn and John Cho, best known for their work in the Harold and Kumar movies, seen here: Watch the duo’s screen work with the president:
14 years ago
Heirloom tomatoes have become some of the most sought-after types, but many people don’t know...

Ingredient of the week: Heirloom tomatoes

The end of the summer means big, juicy tomatoes and heirlooms are considered some of the top shelf varieties. This week on the Seattle Kitchen Tom Douglas, Thierry Rautureau, and Katie O give you all the information you'll need to be an heirloom expert.
14 years ago
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Rachel Belle

Cream Cheese + Hot Dog: The History Behind the Seattle Dog

Rachel Belle teamed up with Seattle Weekly food critic Hanna Raskin to find the history of the curious Seattle after-hours sensation.
14 years ago
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Alyssa Kleven

Road to gambling addiction may begin in childhood

Chuck E. Cheese might not be smiling if he scored a bunch of points on skee ball but only got four tickets. (Image courtesy Chuck E. Cheese Facebook) Looking back on his childhood, Luke Burbank thinks his fondness for gambling could have begun in front of a skee ball machine. As a kid, Luke lived […]
14 years ago