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Jamie Griswold

Woman tells story of husband’s transition to become a woman

What would you do if your spouse told you that they wanted to change sexes? The topic came up on 97.3 KIRO FM's Ross and Burbank Show after the front man of punk band Against Me! told Rolling Stone he planned to become a woman and remain married to his wife. A listener also shared their experience with the same subject matter.
14 years ago
Dionna Ford nurses her 4-year-old son and 5- month-old daughter. (Photo courtesy TIME)...
Stephanie Klein

Breastfeeding mom in TIME article disappointed

While the nation is still reeling over the cover of TIME magazine, the other photos in the article were also just, if not more, shocking.
14 years ago

Seattle’s Floating Farmer’s Market…and Taco Boat!

By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: Seattle’s Floating Farmer’s Market…with tacos! The Virginia V is a beautiful, beloved boat here in Seattle. Built in 1922 to move passengers, freight and mail around the Puget Sound, now you can check her out at this weekend’s Seattle Maritime Festival or even get married on her. She was […]
14 years ago
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Josh Kerns

Controversial Time cover sparks debate about “attachment parenting”

A controversial photo on the new cover of Time Magazine is sparking a big debate about the image and the parenting method it profiles.
14 years ago
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Jamie Griswold

Gay marriage supporters hold thank you rally for Obama in Seattle

A woman who has been at the center of battle for equal rights for same-sex couples in Washington will be hosting a thank you rally for the president during his visit to Seattle on Thursday.
14 years ago
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Jamie Griswold

Chef Tom Douglas dishes on what he’s cooking for President Obama

Seattle Kitchen host Tom Douglas will be preparing food for the president during his visit to Seattle on Thursday.
14 years ago
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Jamie Griswold

Tom Douglas skipped James Beard Awards in effort to change fortunes

After several nominations ending in losses, Tom Douglas didn't think he had much of a shot at winning the 2012 James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur Award.
14 years ago

From Rap Sheet to Rapper: A Musician Brings a Festival to Bremerton

By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: Bremerton Gets A Much Needed Music Festival When kids don’t have anything to do, they often get in trouble. Bryn King, and his girlfriend Takeshia Seward, say that Bremerton is a breeding ground for bored teenagers who commit crimes. “It’s a military town, which brings a lot of people […]
14 years ago
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Josh Kerns

Author wants to change black culture view of fat

On the inside fat is all the same regardless of race. But novelist Alice Randall says there's a big cultural difference in black and white. And she tells 97.3 KIRO FM's Ross and Burbank she's hoping to launch a cultural revolution with her book "Ada's Rules".
14 years ago

Take That, Hollywood Beauty Standards!

90210 star AnnaLynne McCord woke up one morning and decided to post a photo of herself without any makeup because she's "over Hollywood's perfection requirements."

14 years ago

Husband Takes Photos of Wife’s Cheetah Attack

A Scottish tourist survived an attack by supposedly-friendly cheetahs in South Africa while her husband took photos.

14 years ago
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MyNorthwest.com

Tom Douglas wins James Beard Award

Congratulations to Chef Tom Douglas for winning top honors at the 2012 James Beard Foundation's awards, the Outstanding Restaurateur in the country.
15 years ago

Adulthood at 18? Not so much. More like 24.

By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: Adulthood at 18? Not so much. More like 24. When you’re 16, you’re entitled to a bit of immaturity. You might sleep until noon every weekend, make poor decisions and get into trouble. But when you turn 18 you have the right to vote, buy cigarettes and gamble. You’re […]
15 years ago
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Jamie Griswold

Man re-releasing original 1962 Space Needle World’s Fair pens

One of the most purchased souvenirs from the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle is available for sale once again.
15 years ago

Save Camp Eyabsut: A Burn Camp For Kids

By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: Help Save A Summer Camp For Burn Victims Anyone who has ever gone to summer camp knows that it’s is a magical place. It’s like its own universe full of inside jokes and silly songs and when you get home and try and tell your friends about camp, they […]
15 years ago

Seattle Kitchen Challenge: Tarte Tatin

On last weeks show Thierry said he could bake a Tarte Tartin in twelve minutes. Tom Douglas said NO WAY! A tarte tartin takes way longer than that! So Thierry set out to prove Tom wrong. So who won the bet? Watch here to find out…
15 years ago
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Jamie Griswold

Can a man and a woman really be “just friends?”

A new study says the way our minds are wired for mating can make it difficult for a person to be "just friends" with a person of the sex they are attracted to.
15 years ago

I love Sour Cream (duh) Part 1,000,000

Hey there, fellow sour cream lovers! I had a chance to make a little cooking video in Seattle's Darigold kitchen . You will notice that ALL the actual cooking got cut, but believe me, I'm GREAT at it! Yeah.

15 years ago

Sex Offender at 12, Punished For Life

By Rachel Belle When Kevin was 12 years old he was slapped with a felony. His school’s principal caught him and his 10 year old friend sexually experimenting in the boy’s bathroom. He says it was consensual, that he wasn’t trying to hurt anyone, but Kevin was branded as a Level Two sex offender. His […]
15 years ago

Tanorexic: Addicted to Brown

By Rachel Belle Is that beef jerky? A catcher’s mitt? No, silly. It’s a mom’s face! The 44 year old New Jersey mom was arrested for taking her six year old to a tanning salon, where the little girl’s pale skin was burned by the rays. Mommy Dearest claims she did no such thing, and […]
15 years ago

Ingredient of the week: Artichokes

After a drive through prime artichoke-growing country in California, Seattle Kitchen host Tom Douglas decided this week’s ingredient of choice would be artichokes. Listen as chef Tom Douglas, chef Theirry Rautureau, and edible correspondent Katie O discuss their favorite way to fix and serve artichokes.
15 years ago
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Josh Kerns

Ross to “anarchists”: “I’m sorry for blaming you. It was really a secretary”

The first Seattle May Day protesters to appear in court for the melee are far from the "anarchists" many thought.
15 years ago
After enjoying a sandwich at a bakery just down the road from the 97.3 KIRO FM studios, the Seattle...
Jamie Griswold

Seattle Kitchen recommends: Best bakeries

After enjoying a sandwich at a bakery just down the road from the studios, the Seattle Kitchen Show decided it was time to talk Seattle's best dough purveyors.
15 years ago
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Jamie Griswold

Superhero Phoenix Jones stands guard at Seattle May Day protest

Police weren't the only ones trying to stop a violent group of demonstrators from vandalizing and destroying property in downtown Seattle on May Day. Seattle's self-proclaimed superhero Phoenix Jones and friends also stood up against a small group of protesters threatening the city.
15 years ago