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Police discover dog fighting at elementary school

Police in Spokane found a pit bull tied to a dumpster at an elementary school covered in blood on Tuesday.
14 years ago

Federal Way man: “I will kill the president!”

A Washington state man accused of threatening to kill President Barack Obama raised a pump-action shotgun at officers who came to his door, but one managed to grab the barrel before any shots were fired, a Secret Service agent wrote in charging papers Wednesday.
14 years ago

Kent motorcyclist killed in car crash

Just blocks from his home, a Kent man on a motorcycle was killed Wednesday morning in a car crash.
14 years ago

Washington students have fifth highest ACT scores in U.S.

Washington 12th graders have the fifth highest ACT scores in the country.
14 years ago

Will dogs learn from public humiliation?

A new Dog Shaming website is punishing guilty pooches by posting a photo of them along with a record of their crimes on the internet.
14 years ago

Crews expect Taylor Bridge fire to be fully contained by Friday

Fire crews are still working to contain a week-old wildfire that has destroyed 51 homes and 26 outbuildings.
14 years ago

Burglar hits Mariners Team Store at Safeco Field

A burglar smashed windows and broke into the Mariners team store at Safeco Field early Wednesday morning.
14 years ago

Senate candidate won’t apologize for sending ‘F-bomb’ in email

A GOP Senate candidate refuses to apologize for telling a reporter to go "f---" himself for failing to ask more about ending the war in Afghanistan.
14 years ago

Judge names ‘prime suspect’ in disappearance of Kyron Horman

The stepmother of a missing Portland boy has been called the prime suspect in his disappearance.
14 years ago

How to tell if you’re getting old: A quiz, kind of

Don’t worry Rachel, you’re not getting old – this photo won’t be a reality for another 60 years or so. (Photo taken with Oldify for iPhone.) Getting old is a fact of life, but it’s a fact that most of us don’t want to admit. Meanwhile others believe they are prematurely aging. Ron set up […]
14 years ago

Pierce Co. man charged with fifth DUI

A Pierce County man has pleaded not guilty to his fifth drunken driving incident, the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office said Tuesday.
14 years ago

Group setting up ‘People’s Library’ during Seattle Public Library closure

Budget cuts will shut the Seattle libraries for a week, but a group of hardcore readers is organizing a "People's Library" to fill the void.
14 years ago

Scientists: Injecting sea salt in clouds could solve global warming

Atmospheric physicist Rob Wood, along with 24 other scientists, wrote about a possible experiment to test a concept on a small scale in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society.
14 years ago

Boeing’s Dreamliner coming home to Sea-Tac

Seattle fliers heading to Japan will be able to catch a ride on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
14 years ago

When I die, put me in…

Do you have plans for what should be done with your body when you die? A man in Alabama is fighting a challenge to his wife's wishes as he battles in the court system to keep her in their front yard. This got Ron & Don thinking about what they'd like done with their bodies when they pass.
14 years ago

Kids’ reaction to new Disney movie may not be what you expect

"The Odd Life of Timothy Green" is the latest movie from Disney. While Disney flicks are typically a safe choice for kids, a couple parents captured a reaction to the film from their two boys that you might find surprising.
14 years ago

Mayor looks to change University Place name

The Mayor of Pierce County's University Place says the city needs a new name to set itself apart.
14 years ago

Don was too big for peewee football

Twelve-year-old Elijah Earnheart dons his practice pads for photos outside his home in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012. The 6-foot, 300-pound 12-year-old has been ruled ineligible to play Pee Wee football in the Dallas area. Despite being a young seventh-grader, officials say is more than twice the maximum allowable Pee Wee weight of 135 […]
14 years ago

WSDOT to close I-90 for rock blasts

If you're headed over Snoqualmie Pass this week, you may want to plan for delays.
14 years ago

Something is missed in online-only college learning

Students can get a college education and even a degree these days from the comfort of their own living room, but are people taking courses exclusively online getting the full college experience?
14 years ago

‘Felixing’ taking Seattle by storm

Last year "Tebowing" was en vogue. This week, "Felixing" has become fashionable.
14 years ago

Fire crews hope to get Taylor Bridge fire contained on Monday

Better weather conditions over the weekend have helped firefighters gain ground on fire that has scorched dozens of homes east of the Cascades.
14 years ago

Renton man murdered in Skyway at his own birthday party

A Renton man in his early 20s was shot to death at his own birthday party in Skyway early Sunday morning.
14 years ago

Body found in Puyallup River may be Josh McNamara

A body was recovered Saturday morning from the Puyallup River that matches the description of 29-year-old Josh McNamara, who disappeared while floating down the river on an inner tube on July 8.
14 years ago