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Jamie Griswold
Initiative filed to clarify definition of marriage in Washington
As Gov. Chris Gregoire is expected to sign a bill passed by Olympia lawmakers allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry in the state of Washington opponents have promised to fight back.15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
911 call from Powell home explosion “most frustrating conversation”
This is probably six minutes and 46 seconds of the most frustrating conversation you can imagine.15 years ago
Healthy is the New Skinny
By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: Healthy is the New Skinny
Bo Stanley (pictured, left) is a pro surfer, sponsored by Billabong, and an athletic Size 8.
15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
No self-edits on Wikipedia profiles: Fair or bummer?
After word came out that Newt Gingrich's communications director has been changing (and trying to change) his candidate's Wikipedia entries, 97.3 KIRO FM's Ross and Burbank Show had a conversation debating the merit of Wikipedia rules that prevent you from editing pages about you.15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Kevin Calabro is cautiously optimistic about NBA’s return to Seattle
Reports that the city of Seattle has been working behind the scenes for the past eight months with a wealthy hedge-fund manager to bring an NBA team back to town was welcome news for Seattle fans still mourning the loss of the Super Sonics, but Kevin Calabro, former voice of the Sonics, says there's a lot of things that need to come together to make this happen.15 years ago
Homeless Chic: Your Bed Can Look Like a Cardboard Box
By Rachel Belle This new duvet cover, designed to look just like a cardboard box, has stirred up some controversy. According to Dutch by Design, “30% of the gross profits go to Centrepoint, the UK charity for homeless young people aged 16-25. Every night Centrepoint provides support and housing for 800 vulnerable homeless young people.” […]15 years ago
Chicken Wing Topped Cupcakes for the Superbowl
By Rachel Belle The Superbowl may be over, but this funky snack lives on in it’s wake. This is an actual photo of the chicken wing topped masterpiece created by Coccadotts Cake Shop in upstate New York. Before you start gagging, read the details: the cupcake is actually a savory corn muffin topped with blue […]15 years ago
Brandi Kruse
Powell home a ‘haunting’ scene
Few neighbors around Josh Powell's rental home in Graham, Wash., knew the true gravity of what unfolded before their eyes Sunday. As flames consumed the single-story residence at the end of their cul-de-sac, one neighbor told a reporter she assumed it was a "meth house."15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Josh Powell sent multiple emails before explosion
A man police say set fire to his home, killing himself and his two young sons sent a number of emails before igniting the blaze.15 years ago
Super Bowl commercial quiz
Heading into Super Bowl weekend, it's important to brush up on your Super Bowl ad knowledge . See how well you do with the Ross and Burbank Super Bowl ad quiz.
15 years ago
Vermont Prisoner Pulls a Prank on Police, and Police Laugh
A Vermont prisoner who makes police car decals behind bars successfully sneaked a small outline of a pig onto the official crest. The cops aren’t mad – they think it’s funny.
15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Seattle Kitchen review: The Walrus and the Carpenter
The restaurant selected by the Seattle Kitchen team this week has had no shortage of press coverage and buzz.15 years ago
Quiet! Introverts Living in an Extroverted World
By Rachel Belle Listen to Quiet! Introverts Living in an Extrovert’s World I am an extrovert. I get energized by hanging out with lots of people, strike up conversations with strangers and often speak without thinking. Truthfully, I have always had a bit of a hard time understanding introverted people. I wonder what they’re thinking […]15 years ago
Ross & Burbank Theater: Groundhog Day
Dave and Luke reenact the famous "wake-up" scene from the film "Groundhog Day."
15 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
It looks like Trump wouldn’t help Newt get to the moon
If you were engaged by Newt Gingrich's promise to put a colony on the moon by the end of his second Presidential term, you might be out of luck.15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Charlie Rose: I don’t think you’ll see me doing cooking segments
At the conclusion of his first month on the job as host on "CBS This Morning" Charlie Rose seems happy with his latest career opportunity.15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Author to introverts: Respect your temperament
The author of a new book touting the power of introverts says the quiet ones may be setting the stage for a revolution.15 years ago
Groundhogs differ on winter outlook this year
Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair to "see" his shadow on Thursday, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter . >>See photo gallery of Phil's prognostication event
But The LA Times reports other groundhogs are making different predictions.
15 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Uniform expert says Seahawks update will be ‘evolution’
In 2012, a 10-year contract between Reebok and the NFL expires. Some think that Nike's takeover means it's a good time for teams to update their look on the field, and the Seahawks have already announced that they're going to look a little different next season.15 years ago
Breaking Up (With Friends) Is Hard To Do
By Rachel Belle Listen to Breaking Up (With a Friend) Is Hard to Do Confession: I have two friends who I’d like to breakup with. We’ve grown up, grown apart, and our personalities no longer mesh. Not to mention, they stress me out and make me upset far too often. But how do you break […]15 years ago
Top dog: Pet actors vie for award nominations
Director Martin Scorsese says Hollywood is biased against dogs that aren’t Jack Russell terriers. And he’s not the only one. Here’s one of Hollywood’s most famous Jack Russell terriers. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Even though Blackie plays a ferocious guard dog, shouldn’t he get equal recognition for his performance? Listen to KIRO red carpet […]15 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Seattle dentist clarifies crimes of paperclip wielding dentist
A dentist in Massachusetts used paper clips in his root canals, but that's not why he was sentenced to a year in prison. According to a Seattle dentist, who also adds you shouldn't get your teeth cleaned in a van behind Office Depot, it can be done, and in the end, that's not exactly why this particular dentist is going to prison.15 years ago
Breading: The New Planking…for Cats!
By Rachel Belle This photo alone caused me to shriek and giggle like a goon for a good four and a half minutes. This is an example of the latest, and most ridiculous, Internet meme. It’s called Breading. In case you need more of an explanation, breading is exactly what it looks like: cut a […]15 years ago
