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97.3 KIRO FM Staff
King County declares June 1 ‘Tom Douglas Day’
King County is honoring Seattle Kitchen Show host Tom Douglas with his own day.15 years ago
Josh Kerns
Mayor, Councilman draw criticism for Seattle shooting response
Seattle city councilman Bruce Harrell speaks at a press conference Wednesday at city hall, flanked by mayor Mike McGinn, Assistant Chief Jim Pugel and Deputy Chief Nick Metz(Josh Kerns/MyNorthwest.com Photo) Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and city councilman Bruce Harrell are getting plenty of criticism for their statements at a press conference in the midst of […]15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Fellow band member talks about friends slain in shooting
A man that played in a band with two of the victims of the shooting rampage Wednesday in Seattle said the men lost were "fantastic people."15 years ago
A Better Amercia – Romney gaffe goes viral
Is it Mitt Romney’s “Dukakis” moment? His campaign is in clean-up mode after a little spelling mistake in a big social media push. The campaign released a new smartphone app letting you overlay a slogan over a picture of your choice. One problem…one of them says “A better Amercia.” You read that right. Someone misspelled […]15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff
Gang authority says Folklife shooting typical; gangs don’t care where bullets go
The suspect being investigated for wounding a bystander at Seattle's Folklife Festival told police after the incident that he was a member of street gang, Little Valley Lakote, based out of Yakima.15 years ago
LISTEN: Special rebroadcast honors military and their families
97.3 KIRO FM’s Dave Ross hosts A Grateful Nation, a one-hour special honoring our military and their families, featuring moving personal stories that offers a rare glimpse into how America honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. And help us build a Northwest Fisher House, a home away from home for soldiers and their […]15 years ago
Josh Kerns
Are all military members really heroes? Host apologizes for fanning firestorm
A Memorial Day controversy continues brewing after MSNBC host Chris Hayes questioned whether all military members should be called heroes, or whether the term is overused.
15 years ago
Romantic or Self-Serving?
This video of an actor's elaborately-staged marriage proposal has hit it big on the internet. Some say this is the most romantic thing ever. Others say it's more about the man's ego than it is about his love for his lady.
15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Does Seattle need a giant floating jelly bean?
What do you think about the idea of a giant floating jelly bean taking over the site that currently houses Seattle's Memorial Stadium?15 years ago
Seattlites Resist Donating to Susan G Komen’s Race For a Cure
By Rachel Belle Last year, 14,000 people pinned on pink ribbons and walked, jogged or ran in Seattle’s Susan G Komen Race For a Cure, to raise money for breast cancer prevention and research. This year, they’re seeing a 36 percent drop in registration for the June 3rd race. It was back in January when […]15 years ago
Day in the life of a Seattle Police K9
By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: Day in the Life of a Seattle Police K9 Dog Seattle is dog crazy. You may have heard that the city is home to more dogs than children. But not all the pooches are being pampered, wearing sweaters and doing doggy yoga. Some dogs get up every morning and […]15 years ago
How to get out of a ticket, John Curley style
A judge in Shoreline is about to get what could be the finest performance from a guilty defendant trying to weasel out of a speeding ticket, 97.3 KIRO FM’s John Curley. Curley gave listeners a sneak peak as he filled in on the Ross and Burbank Show. “The truck to the right of me obscured […]15 years ago
Josh Kerns
Enough with the standing ovations!
Just another standing ovation. “They’re absolutely devalued” argues John Curley (AP file photo) Whether it’s a painfully poor local Shakespeare company or a national tour, it seems like audiences automatically offer up standing ovations for even the most mundane of performances. It’s gotten so bad, a New York Times writer was prompted to write at […]15 years ago
Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers in Seattle: Van Sessions
By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers: Van Sessions
Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers are a San Francisco-based band who, like lots of bands, travel from city to city, show to show, in a big old van.
15 years ago
Josh Kerns
Habla Espanol? Debate rages over pizza promotion
A promotion offering free pizza for anyone ordering in Spanish is causing indigestion for Enlish-first advocates Quieres pizza? Some people don't, at least in Spanish.
15 years ago
Dave Recalls Wilder Days
Dave has thinking about his wild days with the Cornell University band.
15 years ago
Kindergarten Goes To College
By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: Kindergarten Goes To College When you're in kindergarten, your school career has just begun . Everything is new and fresh and fun.
15 years ago
Burbank on Oklahoma City Celebration: “Those were supposed to be our riots!”
As the team formerly known as the Seattle Supersonics blew out the LA Lakers last night to advance to the NBA's Western Conference finals, a heartbroken Luke Burbank sat forlornly while players and fans on the prairie partied (some rioted, not realizing you're supposed to wait until you actually win a championship.
15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Paper airplane throwing world-record holder from Bellevue unseated in controversial flight
The man who currently shares name credit in the Guinness Book of World Records for longest airplane flight didn't actually throw the plane, and that doesn't sit well with the former world-recorder holder in the category who is from Bellevue.15 years ago
Olympic Beauty Can’t Find a Date
This gorgeous Olympian can’t get a date because she wants to maintain her virginity until she's married.
15 years ago
An Update on Jordyn & Her Wheelchair
By Rachel Belle Listen to Feature: An Update on Jordyn & Her Wheelchair Last October I introduced you to 15-year-old Jordyn, a Gig Harbor high school student with a very rare condition called FOP that is slowly turning her body into stone. “There are about 700 known cases worldwide and about 250 in the United […]15 years ago
Jamie Griswold
Some Canadians bummed store’s paper money going electronic
The Loonie isn't the only wacky currency in Canada. It turns out many Canadians have been using promotional coupons printed by retailer Canadian Tire as an alternative currency for years.15 years ago
Josh Kerns
Interview: Copter pilot details dramatic river rescue
The helicopter pilot who helped rescue a 13- year-old boy from a raging river says it's a miracle he didn't plunge to his death.15 years ago
