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New charge for Lakewood police embezzler

New charges have been filed against the man who embezzled from the fund set up for the families of four slain Lakewood police officers.
14 years ago

New in King County: Smart 911 can get to you faster, if you give up personal info

King County is offering program that will allow 911 operators to get help to you sooner, but you have to give up personal information to register for what's called Smart 911.
14 years ago

Seattle City Light seeks 10 percent rate hike

Your electricity bill could be on the rise after Seattle City Light asked regulators for a 10 percent increase.
14 years ago

Port of Seattle calls arena proposal revisions a ‘good start’

The Port of Seattle says the Seattle City Council's revised agreement for a new NBA/NHL arena is a "good start."
14 years ago

Robber flees Ballard bank heist scene in Porsche

He probably looked like an average bank robber when he walked into the Ballard bank, but he fled the scene in a Porsche.
14 years ago

A lack of 9/11 headlines: Has ‘Never Forget’ been forgotten?

Tuesday marks the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks. While many marked the occasion with special ceremonies or a moment of silence, some of the other remembrances, or lack thereof, have Ross and Burbank wondering if that whole "Never Forget" mentality is over.
14 years ago

Seattle arena investor Chris Hansen: Beers on me

Investor Chris Hansen is celebrating the Seattle City Council's announcement and is promising a free beer to everyone.
14 years ago

Break in wind aiding fight against wildfires

Firefighters east of the Cascade Range are scrambling to contain dozens of fires sparked by a weekend lightning storm. They were aided by diminishing winds late Monday.
14 years ago

JBLM soldier accused of coercing teens to send him naked pics

A JBLM soldier just back from Afghanistan accused of sexual exploitation of a minor and possessing child pornography has pleaded not guilty.
14 years ago

City Council reaches deal with investor for Seattle arena

The Seattle City Council and investor Chris Hansen have reached a tentative agreement to build an arena in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.
14 years ago

Pole dancing class for kids raising eyebrows

The teacher of a pole dancing class in Duncan, British Columbia is catching some heat. It's not that the moves she's teaching her women students are too sexy, but that her most recent students happen to be children.
14 years ago

Round table: Did Slut Walk change opinions?

Women dressed in provocative outfits took to the streets of Seattle this weekend in the second annual Slut Walk. The number of participants at the march appeared to have diminished by about half year-over-year, and while the outfits definitely draw attention, Ross and Burbank host Luke Burbank is questioning just how much it changes opinions. He asked Seattle's Morning News host Linda Thomas, who attended the rally, to sit in for a discussion.
14 years ago

Seattle dry streak ends short of record

A rain shower Sunday night dropped the first measurable moisture since July 23 at Sea-Tac Airport.
14 years ago

Girl rescued after fall over Wallace Falls near Gold Bar

A 17-year-old girl who fell into lower Wallace Falls, near Gold Bar Saturday, has been rescued.
14 years ago

JBLM soldier caught in love triangle fires gun at girlfriend

Police are searching for a Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier who they say accidentally fired a shot at his pregnant girlfriend after she caught him with another woman.
14 years ago

Detectives looking for 7-week-old girl in danger

King County Sheriff's Deputies are asking for the public's help to locate a 7-week-old baby girl who is believed to be in danger.
14 years ago

Michael Medved: History and logic say Obama will likely lose

Barack Obama's chances of winning the 2012 presidential election are not great, talk host and political commentator Michael Medved writes in his new book, "The Odds Against Obama: Why History and Logic Make the President a Likely Loser."
14 years ago

Dry weather continues extending chance to break no-rain record

Forecasters say the warm, dry weather will continue in Washington, at least a couple more days, bringing us within striking distance of the record for longest dry stretch in the Seattle area.
14 years ago

Seattle could ban big houses

The Seattle City Council is considering banning construction of big houses on little lots.
14 years ago

Remains of Burlington man found in Snohomish

Sheriff's deputies are trying to find out how the remains a missing Burlington man ended up near Snohomish.
14 years ago

TSA tactic in practice since 2007 shocks frequent flier

You’re subject to a TSA search no matter where you are in the airport. That’s a revelation that’s taken many by surprise since a video in an Ohio airport surfaced. As shown, passengers at the gate have their drinks inspected by TSA. Gate screening is TSA’s “safety net.” If they miss someone or something, they […]
14 years ago

Seattle remembering J.P. Patches with memorial celebration at McCaw Hall

A public memorial will be held this Saturday for Seattle's legendary clown performer Chris Wedes, also known as J.P. Patches, who passed away July 22.
14 years ago

West Seattle residents reporting mystery hum

Residents in West Seattle are reporting an odd mystery hum.
14 years ago

Movie theater bandits arrested, linked to at least 60 crimes

Redmond Police believe they have put a stop to a months-long crime spree that spanned much of Western Washington.
14 years ago