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Alyssa Kleven
Russian armed guards stall group trying to circle globe on Sea-Doos
Five guys on Sea-Doos have a wild goal: to traverse the globe. When they crossed the Bering Strait, they were detained by a group of armed guards.14 years ago
Raped in the Military? They won’t Pay For The Abortion
By Rachel Belle Listen to No Abortions if You’re Raped While Serving in the Military Reading through articles online recently, I came across something that completely shocked me. I learned that the military will not cover abortion costs for women who have been raped and become pregnant while in service. Women have to either pay […]14 years ago
Ask Dave and Luke: Why does the zip line have to go in Lincoln Park?
The Seattle Parks Department has withdrawn a controversial proposal to install a zip line and high ropes course in West Seattle’s Lincoln Park after hundreds of opponents turned out Tuesday night for the first public meeting on the plan. (Read more) Donna writes… Why not think outside the box and have it in a more […]14 years ago
Josh Kerns
Questions raised about Husky Stadium renovation in light of Seattle arena effort
While many critics of a proposed new Seattle arena are vehemently opposed to the use of any public money to help finance the project, the Seattle Times’ Danny Westneat is raising some hackles by suggesting in a new column the renovation of Husky Stadium is a much bigger risk to taxpayers. “Imagine the public is […]14 years ago
Picky Eaters: Why Adults Sometimes Eat Like Children
By Rachel Belle Listen to Picky Eaters: Why Adults Sometimes Eat Like Children Almost everyone seems to dislike at least one food, but some picky kids turn into incredibly picky adults. “The list of things I will not eat is much longer than the things I will eat,” says Ron & Don listener Kathi Winslow. […]14 years ago
Ask Dave and Luke: Does $250,000 make you rich?
Judy in Seattle writes… Dave & Luke: I do not consider $250,000 per year as rich, unless the person receiving that doesn’t have to work to get it. Anyone that lives off investments or inheritances I would consider rich. If someone receives that as salary for a real job, I would not consider that person […]14 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
If you want to enjoy television don’t have start a marathon
Slow down on “Dexter.” A writer at Slate wants you to stop binging on TV. We don’t have to wait months to find out what happened to JR on Dallas. The days of cliff hangers are over. Many people now consume their TV on demand, stream it online, or watch DVD-box sets. When the cliff […]14 years ago
His barbecue tried to kill him!
When Adam Adam Wojtanowicz woke up with a serious stomach ache after throwing a barbeque and bachelor party, he chalked it up to a night of excess.
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Flags For Jarrod: An Update From Jarrod’s Mom
By Rachel Belle Listen to Flags For Jarrod: An Update From His Mom When Kim and Gary Lallier didn’t hear from their son Jarrod on Father’s Day, they were confused and worried. Twenty year old Specialist Jarred Lallier was serving in Afghanistan, but he always called his family to check in. The next day they […]14 years ago
Ask Dave and Luke: Are men and women created equal?
It’s a controversial statement: Men and women are not created equal. It’s the differences between men and women that has a woman, a Marine Corp Captain, writing a (what Dave Ross calls) “first of it’s kind” op-ed in which she says “Get over it!” Currently women can’t serve in the infantry unit in the Marines. […]14 years ago
Jillian Raftery
Seattle Kitchen’s best cheap eats
Guanaco’s Pupusas are some of the best in town – and some of the cheapest. You can choose from locations on Capitol Hill or in the University District. (Mynorthwest.com/File) Every food show worth its salt has a cheap eats edition, and the Seattle Kitchen is no different. This week Kathryn Robinson, of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, […]14 years ago
Jillian Raftery
Ingredient of the week: Peaches
Peaches are the sexiest food in the store. When discussing their favorite recipes, the Seattle Kitchen Show staff emphasized that peaches don't just belong in pies. Tom loves peach crepes, while Thierry says he loves to can peaches and make peach gratin or salad.14 years ago
Friday knowledge-off: Mary Tyler Moore
1. The original idea for the Mary Tyler Moore show was to have her play a divorced woman, but CBS executives nixed the idea. Why? A. They thought it would make her seem too callous B. They thought it would make her seem too promiscuous C. They couldn’t find the right guy to play her […]14 years ago
If you left a video for yourself to watch 20 years later
Andrew actually did this, sort of, and found that the younger Andrew, who had just tried sushi for the first time, was very charming.14 years ago
MyNorthwest.com
Ask Dave and Luke: The danger of stray bullets
On Thursday, Dave Ross and guest host David Boze got a call from a listener who also happened to be a subject in a story they had just discussed. According to The News Tribune, it was gunfire, not fireworks that prompted neighbors to call police in Tacoma. When the cops arrived, reports said that the […]14 years ago
KIRO Weekends: A Foodie’s Dream
We have some big news for you — especially if you love food! Starting this weekend, July 7 and 8, we have a brand new 97.3 KIRO FM weekend lineup and you’re going to love the new block of programming that focuses on the tremendous food and wine scene the Pacific Northwest has to offer. […]14 years ago
MyNorthwest.com
Author: Let’s kick Rhode Island out of the Union
Author and “Daily Show” writer Kevin Bleyer explains to Dave and Luke why he believes Rhode Island should be kicked out of the Union. (MyNorthwest.com Photo/Stephanie Klein) Kevin Bleyer re-wrote the U.S. Constitution. Now he just has to get it ratified. The “Daily Show” writer-turned author joined 97.3 KIRO FM’s Ross & Burbank Show to […]14 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Search to solve mystery of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance won’t diminish legend
For 75 years, we've been left wondering what actually happened to Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan. Now, one man appears to be very close to finding out, but he doesn't think that solving the mystery will diminish the her legend.14 years ago
A Local Pet Detective Is On The Case! And her name happens to be Kat…
By Rachel Belle Listen to A Local Pet Detective Is On the Case! It’s been 11 days since Neil and Debbie Kilgren have seen their black cat, Cleo. “We started searching the next day,” says Neil. “Debbie caught sight of her. She ran off into the night, into the alleyway, and that was the last […]14 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Ask Dave & Luke: Should soldiers with PTSD get a Purple Heart?
Does Post Traumatic Stress Disorder qualify a soldier for a Purple Heart? Marine Sgt . Nathan Sutton told KING-5 he was blown up six times during his three deployments to Iraq and now suffers with PTSD and a traumatic brain injury.
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Is ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ An Old Fashioned Idea?
By Rachel Belle Listen to Should Marriage Last a Lifetime? I am not proud of either of the motivations that prompted me to do this story: 1) The opportunity to play a lovably terrible Rick Astley song. 2) A little blurb I read in a trashy celebrity gossip magazine. The article was about an actress […]14 years ago
Ask Dave and Luke: How bad are fireworks, really?
(Background story: News anchor Ursula found out her son went with his friends to Boom City to buy a bunch of fireworks over the weekend. Now he wants to go over to his friend’s house on the Fourth of July to shoot them off. Ursula is very nervous about it and told her nearly 16- […]14 years ago
Ron and Don need your help to collect “Flags for Jarrod”
Please take a moment to read this email, from R&D listener Carla in Everett: * * * Hello Ron and Don . I have a request.
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