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Elephant advocates think death at Woodland Park Zoo could have been prevented

The death of an elephant at the Woodland Park Zoo has elephant advocates concerned about how closely the animals are monitored.
12 years ago

Seahawks fans reenacting Sherman’s tip over Crabtree at new 49ers stadium

A statue in the gift shop at the brand new San Francisco 49ers stadium is giving Seahawks fans an interesting opportunity.
12 years ago

Overturned truck cleared from I-5 in Everett

An overturned semi-truck carrying cement blocked all lanes of southbound I-5 just south of SR 529 in Everett shortly before 9 a.m., but the truck has been moved off the road and traffic is flowing again.
12 years ago

Woman fears for her life, but won’t return Buddy the dog

A woman at the center of a dog adoption controversy claims she is being harassed and is fearful for her life.
12 years ago

What?! Seahawks 12th Man ranks ninth on Forbes’ list of best NFL fans

A new Forbes ranking of the best fans in the NFL has the Seahawks 12th Man a little peeved. Fans who hold the world record for crowd noise only came in at ninth place.
12 years ago

Search continues for Kent gas station shooter’s companion; victim identified

Detectives in Kent continue their search for the companion of a suspect who is accused of shooting and killing two gas station employees at close range.
12 years ago

Snohomish farmer says water district extorting him by shutting off water during negotiation

A Snohomish farmer is carrying water to his animals after he says the water district shut off his water over a dispute they were having.
12 years ago

Family fighting to reclaim dog mistakenly adopted out

An Eastern Washington family is in shock after learning the Humane Society mistakenly adopted out their missing dog and the new owner won't return him.
12 years ago

The Beatles’ 1964 Seattle set list

In case you weren't one of the lucky few who got to see The Beatles when they came to Seattle in 1964, you can sleep easy knowing you didn't catch their finest show.
12 years ago

Are criminals taking over Seattle’s Golden Gardens?

A man enjoying some time at Seattle's Golden Gardens Park was the victim of an armed carjacking Tuesday evening.
12 years ago

Dueling gun initiatives seek opposite outcomes on universal background checks

Washington has dueling gun initiatives on the November ballot. I-594 and I-591, seek to do the opposite of each other when it comes to universal background checks.
12 years ago

Phoenix Jones takes ice bucket challenge, Tases himself

Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones took part in the ice bucket challenge this week, but went a little above and beyond.
12 years ago

Sheriff on West Seattle eviction: I made the decision to go in and enforce the law

The stalemate over the eviction of a couple in West Seattle has come to an end as the King County Sheriff finally came to the decision it was time to enforce the law.
12 years ago

Lakewood father paralyzed in body surfing accident hopes to walk again within six months

After an accident that might leave many people questioning their faith, a Lakewood man's faith is stronger than ever.
12 years ago

Shoreline man breaks Pacific Crest Trail speed record

A 23-year-old man from Shoreline now holds the record for the fastest hike on the 2,660 mile Pacific Crest Trail.
12 years ago

Record-breaking rainfall pours on Puget Sound

Record rainfall throughout the Puget Sound has put an end to the area's heat wave, but forecasters say the heaviest precipitation is over.
12 years ago

How to stay safe when lightning strikes

Lightning remains in the forecast for the Puget Sound region Tuesday. While being struck by lightning is sometimes shorthand for describing something unlikely to ever happen to you, the National Weather Service says it actually ranks among the top weather killers in the U.S.
12 years ago

More lightning expected Tuesday evening

More lightning is expected across the Puget Sound area Tuesday evening.
12 years ago

When Hope Solo makes headlines, her look-a-like gets the credit

Mahria Zook, a Hope Solo look-a-like, expects to on the receiving end of sideways glances and raised eyebrows again now that the soccer star is back in the news.
12 years ago

Starbucks puts Starbucks out of business in Seattle

It happens a lot, the big corporations come in and put the little guys out of business. This time it was Seattle-based mega-corporation Starbucks putting neighborhood coffee shop Starbucks out of business.
12 years ago

Road closures impact Mercer Mess; SDOT schedules work to avoid rush hour

The Mercer Mess will be a lot messier than usual this week.
12 years ago

Thunderstorms forecast to cool off hot temps across Washington

Thunderstorms are on their way after a scorching Monday. According to the National Weather Service, Sea-Tac Airport reached 96 on Monday, which broke the old record of 95 set in 1977.
12 years ago

Keep your eye on the sky: Supermoon, annual meteor shower collide Sunday

A bright and beautiful "supermoon" may make it harder to see an annual meteor shower famed for lighting up the night skies. But hope for seeing them both isn't lost.
12 years ago

‘To have it all just taken away is very difficult’ says worker losing store to Sound Transit

Eminent domain may be a necessary evil for the government to get projects done, but that doesn't mean it's any easier to swallow when it comes losing something you care about.
12 years ago