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Man re-releasing original 1962 Space Needle World’s Fair pens

One of the most purchased souvenirs from the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle is available for sale once again.
15 years ago

Judge dismisses child porn charge in Steven Powell case

A judge dismissed a child pornography charge against Steve Powell, the father-in-law of missing Utah mother Susan Powell, as his trial began with jury selection Monday.
15 years ago

Man says survivalist murder suspect helped him find place to propose

After murder suspect Peter Keller was found dead in a bunker near Rattlesnake Ridge, a man came forward saying he'd run into Keller on the trail and consulted him about where he should propose to his girlfriend.
15 years ago

Shoreline stabbing suspect turns self in; victim dies

The woman suspected of stabbing a man in Shoreline Thursday has turned herself in.
15 years ago

Cruise season kicks off in Seattle

Holland America's Oosterdam kicked off the new cruise season when it arrived at the Smith Cove Terminal in Seattle on Sunday.
15 years ago

Body found in burned car near Auburn

The King County sheriff's office reports a body has been found in a burned out car in a rural area east of Auburn.
15 years ago

JBLM soldier accused of blackmailing teens for racy photos

A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier, currently in Afghanistan, had his computers seized after the 24-year-old was identified as an accused online predator.
15 years ago

Ciscoe Morris says leave the grass clippings

So much rain might not be good for your suede flats, but master gardener Ciscoe Morris says your lawn is loving it.
15 years ago

Meet Woodland Park Zoo’s new warty pigs

Visayan warty pigs and warthogs are the first to be part of the Seattle zoo. Their exhibit, officially opening May 5, can be found at the Elephant Forest near the elephant pool in a roadleaf tropical forest landscape simulating their native home of the Philippines.
15 years ago

JBLM soldier could get 27 years for string of robberies

A soldier from Joint Base Lewis-McChord will be tried in civilian court for a string of robberies in Pierce and Thurston counties.
15 years ago

Exec. Aaron Reardon investigation sent to prosecutor

The Washington State Patrol has finished its criminal investigation of Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and has sent it off to the prosecutor.
15 years ago

Canadian tourist forgives Seattle for damage in May Day protest

A Canadian man caught in the middle of the May Day protest in downtown Seattle said he's not holding a grudge against Seattle.
15 years ago

Can a man and a woman really be “just friends?”

A new study says the way our minds are wired for mating can make it difficult for a person to be "just friends" with a person of the sex they are attracted to.
15 years ago

Opening day of boating season is Seattle’s best free party

Saturday's weather looks a little cool and drippy, but that shouldn't dampen the spirits of thousands of Northwest residents who'll be celebrating another opening day of boating season.
15 years ago

Seattle attorney John Henry Browne objects to background check in Afghan case

A Seattle attorney for a U.S. soldier accused of massacring 17 Afghan villagers in March doesn't want to undergo a background check.
15 years ago

Man charged with identity theft against Miss Washington

The Pierce County prosecutor filed identity theft charges Thursday against a man accused of using bank cards stolen from Miss Washington, Brittney Henry.
15 years ago

Father of missing Sky Metalwala is hopeful six months later

Sunday marks the six-month anniversary of Sky Metalwala's disappearance. The 2-year-old vanished from Bellevue last November when his mother, Julia Biryukova, says she left him alone in her car while she walked to get gas.
15 years ago

La Nina is over, but is there reason to celebrate?

The La Nina weather phenomenon is over. Forecasters say that's good news for the drought in the South and hurricane areas along the coasts.
15 years ago

Girls in Amber Alert found OK; mother suspected in stabbing still at large

The King County Sheriff's Office says two girls at the center of an Amber Alert have been found safe.
15 years ago

Detectives identify suspect in theft of Miss Washington’s car, credit cards

Police still haven't recovered her crown and sash, but they have identified and charged the man accused of stealing Miss Washington's car and everything inside.
15 years ago

Seattle Kitchen recommends: Best bakeries

After enjoying a sandwich at a bakery just down the road from the studios, the Seattle Kitchen Show decided it was time to talk Seattle's best dough purveyors.
15 years ago

Starbucks expressway? Washington lawmaker wants to sell transportation naming rights

One day, you could be driving to work on the Boeing Bridge, or the Starbucks expressway. State Representative Jan Angel says she's looking into how much money the state could raise by selling naming rights for transportation projects.
15 years ago

Puyallup man in coma after commenting on car rims

Pierce County Prosecutors say a 21-year-old Puyallup man is in a coma after commenting on rims on a stranger's car.
15 years ago

Gregoire warns successor: New revenue is necessary

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire challenged her potential successors Wednesday to pursue new revenue in support of education, saying that she wished the state had committed more money to schools in this year's budget.
15 years ago