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Police release sketch of White Center rape suspect

Detectives are seeking help identifying a man suspected of rape and assault in White Center.
13 years ago

March expected to be wettest on record

After a relatively dry October through January in western Washington, the weather pattern got wetter in February and continued into March.
13 years ago

More bodies found in Oso mudslide, death toll expected to keep climbing

The death toll remained officially 16 following Saturday's mudslide, but search and rescue teams have located eight more bodies they plan to recover on Thursday, bringing the number to 24.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Ginger

When you're shopping for ginger, chef Tom Douglas says he's usually looking for shallots and lemongrass for that Asian flavor. But if you're looking for an American take on ginger, he and chef Thierry Rautureau have a few tips.
13 years ago

Video: State Patrol flies over Oso mudslide

Washington State Patrol flew over the scene of a deadly mudslide along State Route 530 after it happened.
13 years ago

In-home elderly care

As parents age, it's important to know what you're getting into when helping your parents age at home, Pete says. Vanessa Carr from Care at Home of Washington, talks to Pete about what you should know when taking on the challenge.
13 years ago

Families, friends await news on missing in Snohomish County mudslide

It's rescue effort - not a recovery. That's the message from the Snohomish County Fire Chief who is hopeful those that are missing will still be found alive.
13 years ago

Death toll climbs to 14 following massive mudslide

Search and rescue teams have found six more bodies, bringing the death toll to 14 following Saturday's massive mudslide in Oso.
13 years ago

Oso mudslide emergency information

Find information about evacuations and how to donate to the Red Cross.
13 years ago

Tough traffic expected for weekend construction

Construction work on major roadways is expected to slow traffic on both sides of Lake Washington this weekend.
13 years ago

What’s the big deal about March Madness?

At workplaces, schools and homes around the country people are turning in their brackets for the start of the March Madness tournament. But not everyone gets what the big deal is.
13 years ago

Neil deGrasse Tyson, ‘Cosmos’ land squarely in geek universe

The geeks have risen up! That's, at least in part, the reason "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" host and world renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson thinks his show got picked up to run in primetime on a major network.
13 years ago

Teen killed in south Seattle’s White Center neighborhood

A teenager was shot and killed late Wednesday night in the White Center neighborhood of south Seattle.
13 years ago

Washington will see warmer than normal spring, summer

The National Weather Service says it's looking more and more like Washington state will have a warmer than typical spring and summer season.
13 years ago

Sleep deprivation may have detrimental long term effects on your brain, says study

We've all felt the effects of a poor night's sleep: It calls for extra caffeine, it makes it difficult to focus at work or at school and it can ruin your whole day.
13 years ago

20 years later: How has Kurt Cobain impacted Seattle?

Bestselling Kurt Cobain biographer Charles Cross is out with another book on Seattle's late grunge icon.
13 years ago

Oprah introduces her own tea at Seattle Starbucks shareholders meeting

Starbucks shareholders heard the announcement at their annual meeting - soon you will be able to buy Teavana Oprah Chai Tea at Starbucks.
13 years ago

Sounders defender Dylan Remick fueled by Taylor Swift

The Seattle Sounders are preparing for their first road game of the season this weekend, and while the team sets its sights on the Montreal Impact, the players are also going through their own rituals to prepare.
13 years ago

Sawant hints at minimum wage compromise; another look at its effect on Seattle businesses

Over the weekend at yet another rally in favor of raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant did something she hasn't done yet - admitted she would be willing to compromise on raising the minimum wage.
13 years ago

Emergency teams review the 50th Anniversary of the Great Alaska Earthquake

On March 27, 1964, a magnitude 9.2 earthquake - one of the world's strongest ever recorded earthquakes - occurred between the southern tip of Kodiak Island and Cordova, Alaska. The earthquake generated a tsunami felt throughout the Pacific Ocean including coasts of Washington, Oregon, California, and Canada.
13 years ago

Suspect in North Bend stabbing, sexual assault released

Police in North Bend may have arrested the wrong man in a brutal sexual assault and stabbing.
13 years ago

Two killed in news helicopter crash near Seattle Center

Two people are confirmed dead in a helicopter crash near Seattle Center Tuesday morning. The helicopter was being operated by KOMO TV and was taking off from the roof of Fisher Plaza, across the street from Space Needle.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Scallops

"I love scallops," says chef Thierry Rautureau. These little morsels are one of the best treats the ocean has to offer, and Thierry and chef Tom Douglas have a few tips for preparing them.
13 years ago

Washington state ferry chief David Moseley to resign

Washington State Ferries Director David Moseley announced his resignation Tuesday, effective April 15.
13 years ago