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Top power tools for use outside the home

In this week's episode of Home Matters, Pete and Rob discuss the top power tools for use outside the home.
15 years ago

Events, construction to plague weekend traffic

Summer events will be the big culprit in causing traffic headaches over the weekend. From Seafair events, to the city's largest block party to fun runs and triathlons, you should check your route before you hit the road.
15 years ago

Let’s Eat: Try local, lady-made liquor

What's more Northwest than liquor made with pine trees? Two ladies are experimenting with things that grow in the Northwest to craft their new line of botanical "lady-made liquor."
15 years ago

Seattle fans still buying tickets for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Movie fans excited for the premiere of the highly anticipated release of the latest installment in the Batman series remain in line for showings after 12 people were killed and 50 injured in a shooting rampage at a midnight showing in Colorado.
15 years ago

Seattle, King County hear from public on arena proposal

The Seattle and King County Councils teamed up to hear from the public on a proposed arena in downtown Seattle on Thursday.
15 years ago

Thunderstorms, severe weather possible in Puget Sound area

The National Weather Service says there could be thunderstorms and flash flooding across Washington on Friday..
15 years ago

Seattle Fire rescues man who fell 60 feet down Carkeek Park ravine

A couple spotted a man on a the ledge of a ravine at Carkeek Park Thursday morning. When the man was rescued, Seattle Fire learned he had been down there all night.
15 years ago

Seattle police nab suspect in murder of Madrona dad

It's been almost two months since Justin Ferrari was killed by a stray bullet while driving with his family in Seattle's Central District.
15 years ago

Pertussis vaccine may not be as effective as expected

A new report on Washington's whooping cough epidemic reveals that the vaccine is not as effective as hoped.
15 years ago

Michael Ian Black, Meghan McCain call America ‘a sexy bitch’

What are the daughter of a former presidential Republican presidential nominee and a liberal comedian who barely know each other doing driving cross-country in an RV? Well they're working on a book, silly.
15 years ago

Officer involved in SeaTac shooting

The King County Sheriff's Office says a deputy fired shots Thursday morning when a suspected robber tried to attack an officer near SeaTac.
15 years ago

President Obama planning another visit to Seattle

President Barack Obama will be making another visit to the Northwest next week.
15 years ago

Arena investor reportedly hits property snag with SoDo strip club

Reports have surfaced that suggest arena investor Chris Hansen might have hit a snag in his plans for building in SoDo.
15 years ago

After tragic shooting, Cafe Racer opens its doors again

Less than two months after a gunman opened fire inside a North Seattle cafe killing four people, it will reopen to the public Friday.
15 years ago

Bear killed in car accident will be ‘beneficial’ to other animals

One bear's tragic demise will go to help out other animals in Washington state.
15 years ago

Seattle police trying to track down public urinator

Seattle police are trying to track down a violent Chicago White Sox fan with some possible bladder issues.
15 years ago

Police release sketch of suspect in Redmond apartment rape

Redmond Police have released a sketch of a suspect who they believe broke into a woman's home and sexually assaulted her early Tuesday morning.
15 years ago

Tight pants dad: If you don’t influence your kids, someone else will

When his 15-year-old son walked downstairs on the 4th of July, ready to go see “The Amazing Spider-Man,” Van Hicks knew something was up with his outfit. He was wearing a long jersey that covered just enough of his son’s jeans that he couldn’t tell what exactly was wrong with his pants. ‘Pull that jersey […]
15 years ago

Men threatened with $15,000 fine for bringing chocolate eggs across border

Four friends crossing the border from Canada to Washington spent over an hour in a detention center and were nearly saddled with a $15,000 fine after U.S. border agents discovered illegal chocolate eggs in their car.
15 years ago

Woman posts sign ‘Husband Left Us for a 22 Year Old’ to sell home

In a tough real estate market, how do you make your home stand out? A woman from Beaverton, Oregon came up with a pretty unique solution.
15 years ago

Fremont Troll starring in new movie

The troll sculpture that lives under the Aurora Bridge is the subject of a new documentary film.
15 years ago

Embrace it: People of Washington can brag about their good looks

Look to your left. Look to your right. It turns out those around you might not be so bad to look at, because Washington state has been ranked the 8th most beautiful state.
15 years ago

Man pleads guilty to 2011 hit and run death of cyclist in Seattle

Nearly a year after a cyclist was killed in a hit and run accident on Dexter Avenue in Seattle, the man behind the wheel has plead guilty to the crime.
15 years ago

Warning: Rabid bats have bitten three people in Washington

They're in every county in Washington and state health officials are issuing a warning about bats.
15 years ago