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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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Ask Dave & Luke: How to make flying more comfortable

Luke has a trick he says will make flying much more comfortable. (AP Photo/file) Geraldine in Bellevue writes: RE: Airlines. About 5 years ago I was coming back from LA after major leg surgery. I was flying Southwest. The cabin attendant put my crutches over half way down the aisle even though I was clearly […]
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Jamie Griswold

Seattle Kitchen: How to cook crab

Seattle is a seafood town, and with the kickoff of crab season on July 1, it was time for the Seattle Kitchen staff to talk crab feeds.
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Video: Did this guy poison himself in court the moment he was found guilty?

Fox News Phoenix reports a man on trial for arson after burning down his mansion may have popped a pill moments before he died in the courtroom. Video showing Michael Marin after the guilty verdict was read appears to show him putting something in his mouth. A few minutes later, he went into convulsions and […]
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Fireworks Go On Sale Today: Little Boys and Men Everywhere Cheer

By Rachel Belle Listen to Fireworks: The Perfect Job For Men Who Like To Blow Stuff Up Fireworks are officially on sale in our state, starting today, and you can buy your fill of explosives through July 5th. There seems to be something inside of most little boys that makes them want to blow stuff […]
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Ask Dave & Luke: CNN oops on Obamacare ruling

Listener John in Issaquah writes: On such an important Supreme Court Decision, nobody will remember who is first to come with the news by a factor of 30 seconds!!! They will remember for years who was wrong! ie Dewey Defeats Truman by The Chicago Tribune!!!
When the Supreme Court ruling regarding the individual insurance mandate in Obamacare came down, CNN and a few other outlets first reported the mandate had been struck down.

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Jamie Griswold

Mayor McGinn feels gratified WA not asking Seattle to cover tunnel toll shortfall

Around $400 million of the cost for the highway 99 viaduct replacement tunnel was supposed to come from tolls. Even after the state cut that goal to $200 million, traffic diversion concerns have some concerned tolls won't even earn that much. With the percentage of the project cost being covered by tolls dropping, Seattle's mayor Mike McGinn says he's pleased he made it clear Seattle won't be on the hook.
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Learn From Sandusky: Protect Your Kids From Sexual Abuse

By Rachel Belle Listen to Learn From Sandusky: Protect your Kids From Sexual Abuse Now that Jerry Sandusky has been convicted of 45 counts of child sex abuse, it’s a good time to think about your family and make sure you’re keeping your kids safe and looking for the warning signs of sexual abuse. Sandusky’s […]
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Josh Kerns

Luke fights for freedom to blow things up

The annual warnings about the dangers of fireworks have begun in earnest, including the demonstration of a dummy getting various appendages blown off. But they’re not sitting well with 97.3 KIRO fireworks aficionado Luke Burbank from the Ross and Burbank Show. “I have to say you guys are really killing my buzz,” complains Luke. It’s […]
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MyNorthwest.com

Ask Dave & Luke: Are breasts on men effective birth control?

In a conversation about a new male birth control being tested, host Dave Ross mentioned previous attempts that resulted in men growing breasts.
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Roll-your-own stores were supposed to start collecting taxes on July 1. State officials are explori...
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Seattle store owner thankful for block on roll-your-own cigarettes tax

A Washington judge is blocking the collection of taxes on roll-your-own cigarettes. If the tax would have been collected, one store owner says she would have been driven out of business.
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Show Me The Ball!

Dave is outraged that a New York Yankee got away with pretending to catch a pop-fly yesterday that was actually dropped.

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This Robot Will Destroy You (In Rock, Paper, Scissors)

Scientists have created a robot that can beat you at Rock, Paper Scissors every single time.

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Jamie Griswold

Will new form of male birth control mean far fewer kids?

Scientists are getting closer to developing an effective male birth control, according to a recent report from the Los Angeles Times. Would birth control responsibility transferring to the hands of men mean a big drop in reproduction rates?
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Charlie’s Dinosaur: Helping Foster Kids in Charlie and Braden Powell’s Honor

By Rachel Belle Listen to Charlie's Dinosaur Is Helping Foster Kids



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 of it, in February.

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Ask Dave & Luke: Why should we have to pay for the arena?

Name: Wendy City: Seattle Hi Guys, I am an artist (actor) and believe that a culture is only as great as its dreams and its dreams are dreamed by artists. Without the arts many things we see around us in life wouldn’t be created. Architecture: needs artist, clothing design: needs artist, music for your wedding: […]
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Luke Claims A Victory

Luke claims a very important victory for Puget Sound drivers.

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Hooch For Your Pooch: A Seattle Lady Sells Beer For Dogs

By Rachel Belle Listen to Hooch For Your Pooch: A Seattleite Sells Beer For Dogs

You hear it in country songs and you see it happening at backyard BBQs and at campgrounds across America: people like to drink beer with their dogs.

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MyNorthwest.com

Queen Underwood headed to Olympics in London

After a few weeks of uneasy waiting, Queen Underwood learned last week she'll get to fight for an Olympic medal.
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Rachel sampled La Tur, Manchego, Sleeping Beauty, Merlot BellaVitano, Up In Smoke, and Cave Man Blu...
Jillian Raftery

New York cheese Mecca comes to Seattle

Rachel Belle investigates the latest in Seattle's gourmet cheese scene.

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Ingredient of the week: Lamb

Some people shy away from lamb, but Seattle Kitchen hosts Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau say you are missing out. Listen to all their tips for preparing lamb in the kitchen.
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Jamie Griswold

Seattle Kitchen: Jury is still out on privatizing liquor sales

At the beginning of this month, liquor sales were handed over from the state to private businesses. As restaurant owners, Seattle Kitchen Show hosts Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau, say they're still keeping an eye on how the switch has impacted their bottom line.
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Breakfast With Strangers: The Couple Who Wants To Buy America Breakfast

By Rachel Belle Listen to Breakfast With Strangers: A Couple Wants To Treat You To Pancakes When is the last time you had breakfast with a stranger? For many Americans, the answer is probably never. But a Portland, Ore. couple has decided to turn their honeymoon into a project, and hopefully a book, that involves […]
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Does Dave Ross actually like Luke Burbank?

On stage at KIRO Radio on Tour in Bellevue, listener Nace asked Dave Ross the question: "Do you actually like Luke [Burbank], or do you just pretend because you have to?" Dave didn't hesitate to give a response: Listen to full audio from KIRO Radio on Tour in Bellevue .

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