Whale watchers mourn apparent death of 80-year-old Puget Sound orca
It's been a busy week for local orca watchers, who report plenty of sighting and activity. But sadly, they're also mourning the loss of one of their favorites.13 years ago
FBI hunts for ‘Cyborg Bandit’ serial bank robber
The FBI and local law enforcement say the hunt is on around the Puget Sound area for a serial bank robber nicknamed the "Cyborg Bandit."13 years ago
Sounders popularity soars while others still dismiss soccer
When 66,000 soccer crazed fans packed CenturyLink Field for the Seattle Sounders final regular season game last weekend, it pushed the average attendance to over 44,000. But despite smashing Major League Soccer records again, there are still plenty of sports fans around the area who just don't get it.13 years ago
Pit bulls shot after attacking woman, rescuer in Spanaway
Pierce County sheriff's deputies shot and killed two pit bulls after they attacked a woman in Spanaway Wednesday morning, then went after another man who tried to help.13 years ago
Carbon monoxide poisoning sends 7 to Seattle hospital
The Seattle Fire Department says seven people were transported Virginia Mason Medical Center Wednesday afternoon for possible carbon monoxide poisoning at a Lake City condo complex.13 years ago
Cute Alert: Check out the Pope and the cutest kid in the world
There's plenty to like about the new Pope. But you have to love the way he reacted to the cutest little boy who stole the show when he got on stage with the Pontiff at the Vatican.13 years ago
Issaquah schools to stop weighing kids
The Issaquah School District says it will no longer weigh teenage students in front of their classmates after a wave of complaints.13 years ago
Sugar rush: Top Puget Sound neighborhoods for trick-or-treating
When it comes to trick-or-treating, some Puget Sound area neighborhoods consistently stand out. For kids, it's all about the candy. And all you have to do is ask around to figure out how to tap into the mother lode.13 years ago
Puget Sound area grocery workers casting ballots on new contract offer
Puget Sound area grocery workers are casting their ballots Tuesday and Wednesday on a new contract that was agreed to at the last minute before a threatened strike.13 years ago
Skagit County couple sentenced to lengthy prison terms for adopted daughter’s death
A Sedro-Woolley couple has been given lengthy prison sentences for the death of their adopted daughter after their conviction on abuse charges.13 years ago
Kitten delivery service an overwhelming success
Thousands of people tried to take advantage of a special kitten delivery service in Seattle Tuesday in honor of National Cat Day.13 years ago
Fewer problems, plenty of drug arrests, medical emergencies at Seattle FreakNight
Stepped up security and increased safety measures helped reduce the number of serious drug-related incidents during the annual FreakNight at Seattle's WaMu Theater. But police say undercover detectives still made plenty of drug arrests Friday and Saturday night.13 years ago
Gas war sends Pierce County pump prices below $3 a gallon
Some Pierce County drivers are getting a big break thanks to a brewing gas war at the pumps, with prices at some stations dropping below $3 a gallon.13 years ago
Puget Sound area veterinarians reporting fall flea explosion
If it seems like your dog or cat is suddenly scratching a lot more, don't be surprised. Puget Sound area veterinarians say they're seeing an explosion of fleas this fall.13 years ago
The fight over I-522: Do we really need GMO food labels?
Depending on who you believe, putting labels on foods that include genetically modified organisms or GMO's is a critical step in protecting consumers and giving them more information about what they eat, or a "clumsy" and "costly" effort that does little more than add layers of bureaucracy and fails to provide consumers with accurate and truly usable information. But one thing is certain: it's become the most contentious and expensive issue on the November ballot.13 years ago
Amber Alert for newborn baby in Mill Creek canceled
Police have canceled an Amber Alert after locating a baby delivered Friday morning at home in Mill Creek.13 years ago
Seattle police, event promoters promise safer FreakNight after overdoses, assaults
Seattle police and organizers say a number of steps have been taken to help prevent a repeat of last year's FreakNight event at the WaMu Theater that saw a number of drug overdoses, fights and other problems.13 years ago
‘Deplorable’ condition of captive Puget Sound orcas in renewed spotlight
When a killer whale killed its trainer at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida back in 2010, it sent shockwaves through an industry dependent on the regal mammals. But orca expert Howard Garrett tells the Ron and Don Show it shouldn't have been a surprise.13 years ago
Kenmore woman charged in fatal hit-and-run
A Kenmore woman who called 911 to report finding a dead man alongside the road has now been charged with felony hit-and-run.13 years ago
Blackfish: The truth behind orcas in captivity
In CNN Films' Blackfish, filmmaker Gabriela Cowperthwaite explores the truth about orcas in captivity. One of the stars of the documentary, Howard Garrett, joins the Ron and Don Show Thursday.13 years ago
Gonorrhea cases skyrocketing in Washington state
Gonorrhea cases have skyrocketed in Washington state over the last year and Department of Health experts don't know why.13 years ago
Ed Viesturs sets sights on Everest for possibly last time
When Ed Viesturs climbed Mount Everest in 2009, the world-renowned mountaineer and University of Washington graduate thought it could be his last trip to the world's highest peak. So he made sure he took it all in.13 years ago
