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Weekend traffic guide: Aurora, Spokane, Mercer Streets closed

Road crews plan to take advantage of the nice weather to work on major projects on Aurora, Mercer St., and Spokane St. viaduct.

15 years ago

Victim awarded $6.4 million in Catholic school sex abuse case

An $6.4 million judgment has been awarded in a local Catholic Sex Abuse Case.

15 years ago

Arena initiative sponsors threaten lawsuit

Chris Hansen has asked Seattle basketball fans to be patient as he tries to build an arena that could house an NBA franchise in the Emerald City once again.

15 years ago

Firework suspected in Auburn police car fire

An unmarked police car went up in flames on the 4th of July as Auburn Police were shutting down an area on the Muckleshoot reservation.

15 years ago

Real-life Whidbey Island pirates dig for diamonds on television

Captain John and fellow Whidbey Island “pirates” sailed to Africa’s “Skeleton Coast” in search of diamonds. (Image courtesy Spike) They are a bunch of self-proclaimed pirates from Whidbey Island, that can now add “reality television star” to their resume. Captain John Aydelotte and his crew sailed from the Washington coast to Africa’s “skeleton coast” where […]

15 years ago

Updated 520 bridge rules could mean fewer commuter headaches

When you get held up trying to cross the 520 bridge because the drawspan is letting boats through, it's Maritime law that's really keeping you from crossing Lake Washington.

15 years ago

Come watch the goats mow down Seattle blackberries

The blackberry eating goats are coming back to Seattle this month.

15 years ago

Man shot after argument in Puyallup parking lot

Police say a Puyallup man was shot in the abdomen after an argument in the parking lot of his apartment building Wednesday night.

15 years ago

Man shot in South Seattle after refusing to race

Police are searching for a suspect who they say shot a man after he refused to race in South Seattle.

15 years ago

Motorcyclist popping wheelie before fatal crash

A man who police say was popping wheelies and doing over 100 mph on a motorcycle died in a crash in Pierce County Wednesday afternoon.

15 years ago

Jimi Hendrix movie goes forward without rights to music

Andre 3000 has been trying to make a movie about Jimi Hendrix for nearly 10 years. Now, it's been confirmed that the hip-hop artist will move forward with the project without any of Hendrix's music.

15 years ago

Video: Dollar bills rain down from Seattle building

Money fell from the sky in downtown Seattle when members of a protest group sent out their messages on printed dollar bills.

15 years ago

Author: Let’s kick Rhode Island out of the Union

Author and “Daily Show” writer Kevin Bleyer explains to Dave and Luke why he believes Rhode Island should be kicked out of the Union. (MyNorthwest.com Photo/Stephanie Klein) Kevin Bleyer re-wrote the U.S. Constitution. Now he just has to get it ratified. The “Daily Show” writer-turned author joined 97.3 KIRO FM’s Ross & Burbank Show to […]

15 years ago

Search to solve mystery of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance won’t diminish legend

For 75 years, we've been left wondering what actually happened to Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan. Now, one man appears to be very close to finding out, but he doesn't think that solving the mystery will diminish the her legend.

15 years ago

Local firework displays and events

Find local fireworks displays and events.

15 years ago

Man shot outside a Belltown bar

A man was shot in the stomach and hand early Wednesday morning in Belltown, the second shooting in the Seattle neighborhood in the last three days.

15 years ago

Pat O’Day released from hospital following brain surgery

Pat O'Day walked out of the hospital on Tuesday, following brain surgery for a benign tumor.

15 years ago

Trails close in Olympic National Forest as aggressive mountain goats pose threat

It's not the first time mountain goats have posed a threat to hikers in Washington. As the weather heats up and more people head outdoors, the forest service is closing some trails in the Olympic National Forest because some mountain goats are getting aggressive.

15 years ago

WSDOT to close roads for Seattle fireworks show

The state will close several on and off-ramps on I-5 Wednesday night during the fireworks display on Lake Union.

15 years ago

Port Angeles burglar suspect found hiding in couch

It's fun to find money or your lost gift card under the couch cushion, but Port Angeles police found something much larger while investigating a burglary Monday morning.