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One week after murder, Orting community gathers to fight crime

In the town of Orting, with a population of just 6,700, a homeowner was found dead in his front lawn last week with a shotgun wound to the head.
13 years ago

Madison Rising stands behind NASCAR rock anthem performance

The band facing a lot of backlash for their rock rendition of the national anthem at the Daytona 500 last Saturday are holding their heads high after the performance.
13 years ago

Seattle Superintendent tries to appease parents with special needs kids

Northwest Center has asked for more time but Cascade says it needs a new building now because their current building, at Wilson-Pacific in Greenwood, contains asbestos, water that is undrinkable, and they have to sweep the grounds for drug needles and human feces on a weekly basis.
13 years ago

Father’s 26-year wait for justice continues after Inslee’s moratorium on death penalty

A father who's been waiting 26 years to see justice served for his young daughter who was killed while out picking wildflowers for her mother says he's extremely upset Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is standing in the way of the death sentence ordered for her murderer.
13 years ago

Boeing plans to enter the phone market with a device for spies

Boeing is known for making spy planes, but now the company is entering the world of phones that with self-destructing qualities are perfect for espionage.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Parsnips

If you can pick up some parsnips that have been left in the ground through the frost cycles, chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau say you'll be pleasantly delighted. "They're like eating candy!" Tom says.
13 years ago

Dori: Aren’t we spending enough money on transit?

Coming up in April, King County voters will have the opportunity to vote on a ballot measure to raise the sales tax a tenth of a cent and approve a $60 car tab fee to fund roads and buses.
13 years ago

Why your iPhone needs to be updated

Don't ignore that system update on your iPhone, it could prevent money being drained straight from your bank account.
13 years ago

Seattle councilmembers, legislators join fight to renew Northwest Center lease

The struggle to keep a Queen Anne daycare that specializes in children with disabilities in the same space it has been for 28 years continues, but now it has more support.
13 years ago

Mukilteo couple secures Seahawks Super Bowl customized license plate

A Mukilteo couple better not be planning any road trips to Colorado. While their new Washington license plates will make the 12th Man cheer, it might get a different reaction from Denver fans.
13 years ago

Why Seattle is growing faster than the suburbs

For the first time in 100 years, Seattle is growing at a faster rate than its suburbs, according to The Seattle Times.
13 years ago

Beecher’s challenges Dori Monson to macaroni and cheese cook-off

A passing comment made about his favorite kind of macaroni and cheese has landed Dori Monson in a face-off with one of the nation's most notable mac and cheese purveyors.
13 years ago

Three Marysville schools released from lockdown

Three schools in Marysville were placed in lockdown Monday morning after a carjacking suspect's car was found near the middle school.
13 years ago

Scattered snow showers continue near Bellingham

The Bellingham area and parts of western Whatcom county could get even snow before the evening commute.
13 years ago

Home energy systems

Statistically, home heating and energy systems last 16 to 20 years. If you're running on the far side of that spectrum, Neil Kappen from Ballard Natural Gas suggests that it might be time to replace your furnace.
13 years ago

Northwest Center parents hope Seattle School District gives them more time to relocate

The time is ticking away for a small private school on Queen Anne that serves disabled children to find a new place to operate.
13 years ago

Can Brock Huard’s fancy signs solve age-old office problem?

Perhaps one of the most universal causes of discord among officemates is the situation that results when one office member happens upon an empty coffee pot that the last person to take coffee neglected to refill.
13 years ago

Report: 51 percent of Americans have more savings than debt

Take a good look at your bank account, how much do you have in savings? A report out this week from Bankrate.com reported 51 percent of Americans have more savings than debt.
13 years ago

A plea for freedom from Ukraine

In the midst of the violence, a Ukranian woman's plea for freedom goes viral online.
13 years ago

One more storm to blow through Washington

There's one more front in the parade of winter storms that have been blowing through Washington for the past week-and-and-a-half.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Caramel

Pronunciation differences aside, caramel makes for a delicious, sweet treat any time. Although chef Tom Douglas says salted caramel is not one of his favorite kinds of caramel, he says he enjoys going the handmade route and making it himself.
13 years ago

Soil, planting and irrigation

If you'd like to start a basic garden but don't know how, Pete says you're not alone. He and Stephanie Ripple from The Espoma Company offer some basic gardening tips to get your green thumb going.
13 years ago

2 injured in Lake Stevens school bus, SUV collision

Two people were injured Tuesday morning when their SUV collided head on with a school bus in Lake Stevens.
13 years ago

Jimmy Fallon’s first night as ‘Tonight Show’ host features parade of stars

Jimmy Fallon returned "The Tonight Show" to 30 Rockefeller Plaza Monday as the sixth man to take the stage as a full time host.
13 years ago