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Jamie Griswold
On International Women’s Day: How far have ladies come?
On International Women's Day, the Ross and Burbank Show wanted to check in on how the ladies are doing.15 years ago
Josh Kerns
What’s unacceptable for fast food is still served to our kids
It's been rejected by Taco Bell, Burger King and McDonald's, but a concoction of ammonia-treated beef by-products continues making a regular appearance in many kids school lunches and your local meat counter.15 years ago
No thanks! Why Luke isn’t rushing out for the new iPad
The tech world is gushing over again over Apple's unveiling of the latest version of the iPad . But while many will lineup to be the first to get their hands on the latest and greatest, Luke isn't one of them.
15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
College grad asks for donations to help pay down $200,000 in student loans
A recent college graduate is asking for donations to help pay off $200,000 in debt she racked up getting a four-year sociology degree at Northeastern.15 years ago
Seattle Elks Lodge: Not Just For Old Folks Anymore
By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: Elk’s Lodges: Not Just For Old Folks Anymore Old people. That’s who I always thought spent their time inside of an Elks Lodge. I imagined it was kind of an adult fraternity for old dudes who may or may not wear funny hats while doing secret rituals. But Seattle’s […]15 years ago
Why is Dave so unhappy? Washington isn’t happy enough
He usually spends most of his time in his own little happy place, but Dave Ross is saddened by Washington’s noted absence from a list of the happiest states in the nation. “The reason I moved here in 1978 was that Time magazine cover with Dixie Lee Ray and Mount Rainier in the background and […]15 years ago
Travel Time: the hottest spots & best food
By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: Travel & Travel Writing Advice From Guru Peter Greenberg This is the time of year when the gray and the rain of Seattle suddenly becomes too much, and I start to dream about vacation. CBS travel editor and travel talk show host Peter Greenberg has been to 151 of […]15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Are you interested in 745 square feet of IKEA living for $86,500?
Northwest design firm Ideabox worked with Portland IKEA designers to come up with a 745 square foot house full of IKEA built designs that can be purchased for $86,500.15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
On-demand, DVRs changing the TV ratings game
DVR and on-demand viewing audiences are starting to count when evaluating true TV ratings, and it turns out the shows that are highest rated among on-demand viewers are not live shows.15 years ago
Hot Tub Boats! Coming to Seattle This Summer
By Rachel Belle Do you love boats? Do you love hot tubs? I hear you screaming YES and YES. Well, in that case, you will love the hot tub boat! Oh man, I am excited for this. The website says the hot tub boat will be available in Seattle by this Summer, so we can […]15 years ago
A Shotgun Wedding Chapel Right Here in Seattle
By Rachel Belle Owners Bronwen Stevenson & Sarah Qureshi at the Shotgun Wedding Chapel. (97.3 KIRO FM Photo/Rachel Belle) Listen to Feature: Shotgun Wedding Chapel Right Here in Seattle If you want a quickie, shotgun wedding, you no longer need to travel to Las Vegas. You can get married right here, at Shotgun Ceremonies in […]15 years ago
Enter the Ring with Maxine: A WWE Wrestler!
By Rachel Belle
Listen to Feature: Enter the Ring with Maxine, a WWE Wrestler Her name is Carly Perez, but her fans know her as Diva Maxine.
15 years ago
Microsoft offering preview of Windows 8 (we’ve got it first from GeekWire)
Microsoft is offering a preview of Windows 8 today. Geekwire’s Todd Bishop joins us to fill us in on what some are calling Microsoft’s “most important piece of software in decades,” and gives us his own video tour of the new software. Watch tour of Windows 8 with GeekWire’s Todd Bishop:15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Should yoga be an Olympic sport?
A group called USA Yoga has applied to the United States Olympic Committee to have yoga recognized as an official Olympic Sport.15 years ago
The Breast Cancer Gene: Do You Have It?
By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: A Cancer Gene: Would You Get Tested?
If you had the opportunity to take a simple blood test, that would let you know if you'll get cancer later in life, would you take it? Last year, when I went to my annual OBGYN appointment, my doctor asked me to fill out a questionnaire.
15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
“It Gets Better” creator says gay marriage opponents up to dirty tricks in WA
Stranger Editor and "It Gets Better" creator Dan Savage says gay marriage opponents in Washington are already making moves to overturn the new marriage equality law.15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Dan Savage “shocked” Santorum still in race, even after Google bombing
Stranger Editorial Director Dan Savage is credited with redefining "Santorum" leaving a smudge on the presidential candidate's image at least in terms of Google search results, but even after his effort Santorum continues to move ahead.15 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Oncologist: Aspirin and routine may save your life
Dr. David Agus is turning a lot of heads with his new book, "The End of Illness." The oncologist says we can fight cancer and heart disease simply by taking an aspirin a day, regulating our schedule, and not taking vitamins.15 years ago
What’s not to love about a homemade sandwich?
To learn more about the art of sandwiching, Rachel Belle spoke to the author of The Encyclopedia of Sandwiches during this weekend's "Ring My Belle".15 years ago
Cooking With Girl Scout Cookies
Samoa Curry Arancini. That’s what you’re drooling over right now. But these fried risotto balls aren’t exactly like the ones that old Italian grandmothers roll between their palms. These have a special ingredient: Samoas, the popular chocolate coconut Girl Scout cookie. The Girl Scouts of Western Washington cast their net out to food bloggers around […]15 years ago
Meet Elizabeth Smart in Bellevue
By Rachel Belle When she was just 14 years old, Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped, and spent the next nine months being sexually assaulted by her kidnapper, who forced her into a strange polygamist marriage. Nine years later, Smart has made a remarkable recovery and travels the country speaking and motivating. Oh, and she spent last […]15 years ago
Seattle Homeless Are Honorary College Students at SPU
By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: Seattle's Homeless Are Honorary College Students
When Tent City, an organized, vagabond community of homeless people, sets up camp in a new neighborhood, they are often met by disproving neighbors.
15 years ago
Live Alone? You’re Not Alone! Solo Living Is The New Normal
By Rachel Belle I have lived alone for a decade . No roommates, no spouse, not even a cat . Sixty years ago I might have been labeled a lonely, old maid, but today, I'd probably be called an independent, single woman.
15 years ago
Face Off
An enthusiastic fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide goes to games with a GIANT CUT-OUT OF HIS OWN FACE to freak out the other teams. Luke talked to this young man, Jackson Blankenship, about this practice.