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Trayvon update: Surveillance video shows no bruises, blood on George Zimmerman
A police surveillance video taken the night that Trayvon Martin was shot dead shows no blood or bruises on George Zimmerman, who says he shot Martin after he was punched in the nose, knocked down and had his head slammed into the ground. video platform video management video solutions video player15 years ago
Josh Kerns
The battle over “Bully” – Why the rating system is so wrong
The controversy continues over the new documentary “Bully” and the decision to release it without a rating after the Motion Picture Association of America gave it an R rating. Young people under the age of 17 would not be able to see it without an adult. At issue is the use of obscenities in several […]15 years ago
Josh Kerns
Starbugs? Vegan launches recall campaign over Starbucks bug-based drink coloring
A lot of people are pretty bugged about Starbucks using crushed insects, or cochineal extract, to color strawberry drinks . And the creator of a growing online petition tells the Ross and Burbank Show she's calling on the company to stop using the extract in place of red dye.
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Jamie Griswold
What would you do if someone broke into your home?
A suspect in a string of North Seattle home break-ins is facing a longer sentence because the burglaries were conducted at night when residents were in their homes.15 years ago
Seattle’s 92-Year-Old Jazz Legend Still Plays Two Shows A Week
By Rachel Belle Listen to Ruby Bishop and all that Jazz Dressed in a sparkly purple outfit, and wearing black, sequined UGG boots because of the snow, it’s hard to believe that Ruby Bishop is 92 years old. One of the few remaining Seattle jazz legends, she grew up on a farm in Eastern Washington […]15 years ago
7-year-old: Give $2, feed the homeless on Easter
A 7-year-old boy is inspiring anyone that has $2 to give. On Easter, he wants to make sure that 5,000 homeless people have the opportunity to get a hot meal from the Union Gospel Mission in Seattle. Because he believes God cares about homeless people, and we should too, Ethan hopes that adults will join […]15 years ago
Is it ok to leave baby on board?
It wasn’t long after a a baby was found safe in a stolen car in Puyallup that the questions started-how could a mother leave her kid in the car for even a moment? Easy, respond Luke and guest host David Boze. “I don’t think there’s one parent who can honestly say they’ve never ever left […]15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Is it possible to avoid having your identity stolen?
After billionaire Paul Allen's identity was stolen by an AWOL soldier, 97.3 KIRO FM host Luke Burbank said it reaffirmed his policy of not wasting time trying to avoid a similar fate.15 years ago
Shiny Happy People: An Old School Seattle Shoe Shine Survives
By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: An Old School Shoe Shine Stand Survives in Modern Times We live in an age where most things are disposable, and people often toss out shoes with scuffs and tired souls. It’s made the idea of a professional shoe shiner seem like a blast from the past. But at […]15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Tiger Woods is winning – Is it OK to root for him again?
Tiger Woods is back to winning, and back to being the British bookies' favorite to win the Masters. So does that mean it's OK to root for him again?15 years ago
Josh Kerns
Mike Daisey apologizes for lying to Ross and Burbank
After dancing around it for a week, embattled writer and performer Mike Daisey is officially apologizing for all of the fabrications in his stage show about working conditions at an Apple factory in China, in particular to Ross and Burbank.
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Josh Kerns
Why the “S” word isn’t so bad
It’s the last thing you’d expect from a presidential candidate, especially one running so strongly on values, morals and religion, but when GOP hopeful Rick Santorum uttered the “S” word at a NY Times reporter, it raised plenty of eyebrows and questions. Is it time to scratch it from the list of bad words? “It […]15 years ago
OOOPS
Things went horribly wrong when an athlete from Kazakhstan accepted her gold medal at some international games in Kuwait this weekend.
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Mariners lost two games in Japan exhibition – What does this mean for regular season?
The Mariners are in Japan, getting ready for their season opener. They lost two exhibition games to Japanese teams this weekend. 710 ESPN’s Shannon Drayer is in Japan with the team. Check out her live blog and photos. We want to know what the Mariners recent play says about what we might expect from them […]15 years ago
Wife of US soldier accused in Afghan killings doesn’t believe husband was involved
The wife of the US Soldier accused of massacring an Afghan village says her husband didn’t do it. She was on the Today Show this morning. Karilyn Bales said her husband joined the Army after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, to “protect his family, friends and country. He wanted to do his part,” […]15 years ago
Ross and Burbank knowledge-off: The Hardy Boys quiz
With the release of the new Hunger Games movie on everyone’s minds, producer Andrew quizzes Dave, Luke and Tom on another series of famous kids’ books – The Hardy Boys – in the Ross and Burbank weekly knowledge-off. 1. The Hardy Boys best friend was Chet Morton. What physical trait defined Chet? A. A large […]15 years ago
Meet Frieda: the 90 Year Old Museum Curator
By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: Seattle’s 90 Year Old Art Curator Frieda Sondland, 90, has been coming to Seattle’s Frye Art Museum every day for the past 15 years. “I just walk from where I live to the Frye and back home. It’s exactly a mile, round trip.” Sharp as a tack, and incredibly […]15 years ago
Josh Kerns
Police union head vehemently defends department in wake of cop stomp acquittal
The head of Seattle's Police Officers' Guild is again defending the department and accusing the city of putting politics first after a jury found a Seattle police officer not guilty in a highly- publicized stomping case.15 years ago
Video: Firefighters put out blaze in dresses
Volunteer firefighters in Minnesota didn’t let their dresses keep them from fighting a blaze that erupted when they were on their way to a St. Patrick’s Day parade. “It didn’t really dawn on me that I was wearing a dress until we were pretty much at the fire,” firefighter Ted Aubart told FOX 9. “When […]15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Seattle Kitchen recommends: Vios on Capitol Hill
Beyond calling it "the perfect neighborhood joint," the Seattle Kitchen crew says Vios on Capitol Hill also offers added benefits for parents of young kids.15 years ago
It’s S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G- B-E-E season!
By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: The Spelling Bee Pronouncer Americans have come to rely heavily on spell check and autocorrect, and many are losing their ability to spell. But for some reason, perhaps the nostalgia or the endearing nerdery, we still have a lot of love for the classic spelling bee. This weekend, 1st […]15 years ago
Josh Kerns
OMG! Never miss a text again thanks to vibrating tattoo
When it comes to text messages, Ross and Burbank co-host Luke Burbank admits he exchanges dozens every day and is constantly checking to make sure he doesn’t miss one. Now, thanks to a bizarre marriage of ink and silicon, he’ll never have to worry again. Phone maker Nokia has filed a patent for a vibrating […]15 years ago
