Luke Burbank: This is why I don’t carry a gun – Man in theater accidentally shoots self in buttocks
Police say a man carrying a firearm during a screening of "The Bourne Legacy" in a Nevada movie theater apparently shot himself in the buttocks accidentally. Luke says this is a perfect example of why he doesn't carry a gun.14 years ago
Smoke from wildfire expected to reach Seattle by week’s end
Signs of the massive fire near Cle Elum are expected to reach Seattle by the end of the week.14 years ago
Seattle cop avoids suspension for stomping
A Seattle police officer won't have to serve a 10-day suspension for a stomping incident if he stays out of trouble.14 years ago
Washington state trooper hits, kills pedestrian
A Washington state trooper responding to a call Tuesday night hit and killed a pedestrian in Mount Vernon.14 years ago
Snow leopard cubs undergo eye surgery at Woodland Park Zoo
Three-month-old snow leopards cubs born with eye and eyelid defects, a condition known as coloboma, went through another surgery Tuesday at Woodland Park Zoo.14 years ago
Python not the first scary animal let loose in North Seattle
News that a python was potentially slithering around Seattle's Cowen Park reminded Ross and Burbank host Luke Burbank of another scary critter roaming around north Seattle when he was a kid.14 years ago
Mercer Street opening to two-way traffic Aug. 27
After a full weekend closure, Mercer Street will open to two-way traffic on Aug. 27. This marks the third phase in the four phase project to clean up the "Mercer mess" in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood.14 years ago
John Curley Show: Don’t take down those picnic table pyramids
Park officials in Spokane are trying to stop pranksters after discovering several pyramids of picnic tables over 25 feet high in the parks. But The John Curley Show thinks perhaps they should leave them standing.14 years ago
Firefighters contain 25 percent of Central Washington fire
Fire crews are hoping to make significant progress fighting the wildfire burning near Cle Elum on Wednesday as extreme heat is expected Thursday and Friday, along with a lightning event in the forecast this weekend.14 years ago
Seattle City Council continues working out arena plan changes with Hansen
Members of the Seattle City Council gathered for the first time since demanding changes to a plan for an arena in Seattle's SoDo district.14 years ago
Still no sign of six-foot python loose in Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood
Seattle Police are investigating reports that a six-foot yellow python is loose in Ravenna park.14 years ago
Charges: Mom hired hitmen to kill son-in-law
A Purdy woman hired hitmen to kill her son-in-law because he was violent toward her daughter, according to prosecutors.14 years ago
Beloved anchor Kathi Goertzen dies
Iconic KOMO News anchor Kathi Goertzen has died after a long battle with brain tumors.14 years ago
Teens rescued from raft in Columbia River
In a scene out of a modern day-telling of "Huckleberry Finn," two teens were rescued from a makeshift raft in the Columbia River Sunday afternoon.14 years ago
Follow up: Amazing kid reacts to health department fundraising fine
He could be spending the summer playing video games or hanging out with his friends like most kids. But 12-year-old Justin Peterson is clearly unlike most kids. The Chewalah middle school student has raised more than $25,000 dollars for World War II Veterans. But as we told you Friday, he’s facing a hefty fine for […]14 years ago
State Capitol evacuated for suspicious package
Authorities are bringing in a bomb squad to examine a suspicious package at Washington's Capitol building.14 years ago
GeekWire app of the week: FlightTrack Free
Timed flight departures and arrivals aren't a perfect science. Delays can be minutes, hours, or even days. Wouldn't it be nice if you could get an accurate picture of a flight's progress on your smartphone?14 years ago
Seattle may see temps in the 90s this week
Summer's not over yet. Temperatures into the 90s are expected this week around the Puget Sound area.14 years ago
Hundreds march for nuns in Seattle
Several hundred people marched in Seattle to show support for nuns who were recently rebuked by the Catholic Church for promoting "radical feminist themes."14 years ago
Study: ‘Drunkorexia’ the new way to avoid the freshman 15
A new study finds college students trying to avoid the "Freshman 15" are taking a new approach, forgoing food to leave more room for alcohol. The new practice is called "Drunkorexia."14 years ago
First pontoons float to Lake Washington for 520 bridge replacement project
The first of six new large pontoons has arrived in Lake Washington and is waiting to be installed on the 520 bridge.14 years ago
Spokane parks plagued by picnic table pyramids
The City of Spokane is dealing with a plague of picnic table pyramids and officials want it to stop. On Friday, workers had to disassemble another giant stack of 35 tables in Manito Park.14 years ago
Seattle violent crime rates skyrocket by 450 percent
Violent crime in Seattle has increased rapidly compared to years past.14 years ago
