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One family’s Alzheimer’s story a reminder moms come in all forms

Just 18 years old, Cassie Moore now refers to her mother in the past tense. More than anything, she misses having real conversations with her mom, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's two years ago.
12 years ago

Lacey teacher who tackled shooter to throw first pitch at Mariners game

North Thurston High School teacher Brady Olson will throw the first pitch at the May 8 Mariners game.
12 years ago

Nothing ‘major’ blocking the path to Seattle arena; Tukwila in ‘direct competition’

Seattle's mayor said 'no major findings stand in the way' of a sports arena in the SoDo neighborhood after the Final Environmental Impact Statement was released Thursday.
12 years ago

Mayor, chief praise police response to violent May Day protest in Seattle

Seattle's mayor and police chief praised the police officers for the way they handled May Day protests that erupted in violence Friday night.
12 years ago

Why is Pete Carroll sending Chappelle videos in NFL Draft tweets?

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is using cryptic tweets ahead of the NFL Draft to try to clue us in on trade secrets.
12 years ago

Police: Teen had no intention of hurting classmates in Lacey shooting

A 16-year-old boy shot a gun twice at North Thurston High School Monday morning, but police said there's no indication he planned on hurting his classmates.
12 years ago

Russell Wilson attends White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson squashed rumors last week that he was taking his supposed girlfriend, Ciara, to the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
12 years ago

Pet of the week: Bart

Bart is a strikingly handsome 7-month-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix.
12 years ago

We Day takes over Seattle

Thousands of students are converging on Seattle's KeyArena Thursday for the annual We Day.
12 years ago

Local Fish and Wildlife cops star in Animal Planet reality show

Season one of "Rugged Justice" was filmed locally. Season two will begin filming on April 25 in King and Snohomish Counties.
12 years ago

Photos: Seahawks in Maui for annual spring training trip

The Seahawks spent the week in Maui for some spring training - an annual tradition.
12 years ago

Seawall construction keeping Seattle residents up late

Progress for downtown Seattle's seawall is about 50 percent complete, but it comes at a cost.
12 years ago

Seattle doctors among those trying to shrink ‘word gap’

For children born into families who worry about unemployment or where they'll sleep tonight, their little ears will hear 30 million fewer words by the time they're 4 years old.
12 years ago

Building memories at Puyallup’s Spring Fair

Elephant ears are frying, potbelly pigs are racing, and Puyallup is alive for the Washington State Spring Fair.
12 years ago

Family of baby shot in the head seeking answers

Kent police say a 1-year-old girl was shot in the head as she sat in a car with her parents Thursday afternoon.
12 years ago

Bridge demolition plan ‘not being followed’ when Bonney Lake family was killed

The mayor of Bonney Lake says it's unclear if highway contractors were following their own work schedule when a concrete slab fell from an overpass and killed a young family in a pickup truck below.
12 years ago

Prosecutor: McEnroe ‘baited the trap’ for Anderson family in 2007 Carnation killings

Joseph McEnroe, convicted with the murder of six people, was subdued in court Wednesday, a far cry from his angry, combative answers at the start of cross-examination.
12 years ago

21 arrests in Seattle; Kshama Sawant joins protesters

Seattle police say they arrested 21 people who opted for civil disobedience at the conclusion of a minimum wage demonstration on Wednesday.
12 years ago

Schneider on Wilson playing baseball: ‘I think it would be difficult’

Seahawks general manager told "The Dori Monson Show" on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM that he thinks it would be a logistical challenge for quarterback Russell Wilson to also play professional baseball, something Wilson says he hasn't closed the door on.
12 years ago

Parking info, spectator guidelines for U.S. Open at Chambers Bay

The USGA announced on Wednesday parking information and spectator guidelines for those planning on attending the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in University Place.
12 years ago

Minimum wage protests planned across Washington

Minimum wage rallies are planned across Washington state Wednesday as part of a national effort to call attention to wage inequality.
12 years ago

Anti-police brutality protesters block Seattle streets

Almost 100 demonstrators have marched into downtown Seattle and staged a rally at Westlake Mall.
12 years ago

Police: Fatal Kent crash caused by driver checking cell phone

Driver in unincorporated Kent is believed to have checked his cell phone when he crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle.
12 years ago

90 years later, Eatonville marshal’s family wants his sacrifice honored

The mission of one Seattle policeman to have all fallen officers' graves properly marked is having ripple effects for a local woman inspired to seek recognition for her own great-grandfather's sacrifice.
12 years ago