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A 12-person jury decided the man found guilty of six counts of first-degree murder will spend the r...
Kipp Robertson

Carnation killer sentenced to life in prison

A 12-person jury has sentenced the man found guilty of murdering six people in Carnation to life in prison.
12 years ago
A new report warns the entire maritime industry is at risk for a cyber attack that could cripple th...
Josh Kerns

Report warns ports, maritime industry at high risk for cyber attacks

The Port of Seattle has far more to worry about these days than just the dispute over Shell's Arctic drilling fleet. A new report finds that the entire maritime industry is woefully unprepared for a cyber attack
12 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

Amanda Knox belts out ‘Zombie’ at karaoke bar

What do you sing when you're finally free of allegations you murdered your roommate while studying abroad?
12 years ago
The usually outspoken Seahawks defensive end didn’t have much to say about Tom Brady’s ...
Stephanie Klein

Michael Bennett says Tom Brady was a cheater, but not in Super Bowl

The usually outspoken Seahawks defensive end didn't have much to say about Tom Brady's four-game suspension when a TMZ reporter caught him in the airport.
12 years ago
Mark Dale Shewmaker failed to appear in court to face three charges of child molestation. (King Cou...
Richard D. Oxley

Alleged King County child molester goes on the run

The King County Sheriff's Office is on the hunt for an alleged child molester who skipped his court date.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

Equity rising but 4 million borrowers still ‘underwater’

"One of every three borrowers in active foreclosure has a current loan-to-value ratio of 150 or more, meaning they owe 50 percent more than their homes are worth."

12 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

Jack-knifed semi-truck dumps apples across highway

A semi-truck dumped a load of of apples all over the highway near the Tri-Cities Wednesday morning.
12 years ago
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MyNorthwest.com

Oklahoma City Zoo welcomes Seattle elephants

Two Asian elephants from Seattle have finally arrived in Oklahoma City after political opposition, legal challenges and stormy weather.
12 years ago
The Port of Seattle Commission voted to tell Foss Maritime that it cannot service Shell oil rigs at...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle Port Commission votes to delay Shell oil rigs from being serviced

The Port of Seattle Commission voted to tell Foss Maritime that it cannot service Shell oil rigs at the port's cargo terminals.
12 years ago
The carpenter ant is another household pest, which can threaten the structure of a home. (Creative ...
Richard D. Oxley

Why you’re seeing so many ants and how to get rid of them

They're intrusive, they come in legions, and they're smelly. Get ready for the season of the ants, and know how to get rid of them.
12 years ago
Henbert LLC started construction on The Commons at 5601 22nd Avenue NW in Ballard. (Image courtesy ...
Kipp Robertson

‘Very-mixed’ use buildings being erected in Ballard

Crews broke ground in Ballard on Monday on a site that will house a "very-mixed" used building.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

Builders add more standard features yet basics vary

Most new homes still don't come with options like rear-yard landscaping and a fenced backyard.

12 years ago
The Washington State Patrol is losing between five and eight troopers a month for a variety of reas...
Josh Kerns

Washington State Patrol facing severe trooper shortage

The help wanted sign is out at the Washington State Patrol, but there just aren't enough qualified candidates answering the call.
12 years ago
Activists have constructed a tripod at the entrance to Shell Oil’s fuel transfer station in S...
Richard D. Oxley

Activists blockade Shell’s Seattle fuel transfer station

Activists have constructed a tripod at the entrance to Shell Oil's fuel transfer station in Seattle in an attempt to create a blockade.
12 years ago
Chai and Bamboo have been sent to the Oklahoma City Zoo as a loan. (Woodland Park Zoo)...
Richard D. Oxley

Woodland Park elephants continue trip to Oklahoma

Elephants Chai and Bamboo are back on the road and heading to the Oklahoma City Zoo.
12 years ago
A second suspected vehicle is shown in a photo taken after a baby was shot in a drive-by shooting i...
Kipp Robertson

Kent police impound car linked to drive-by shooting that killed infant

Police have located a vehicle used in the drive-by shooting that left a 1-year-old Kent baby dead.
12 years ago
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Kipp Robertson

Many arrested in April’s Seattle crime crackdown not eligible for diversion program

Many of the people arrested in the 9.5 blocks of Seattle downtown on April 22 were not eligible for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program.
12 years ago
Students are released from lockdown at North Thurston High School after a 16-year-old student fired...
Richard D. Oxley

North Thurston High School shooter pleads not guilty

The alleged shooter in the April 27 North Thurston High School incident has pleaded not guilty to five charges.
12 years ago
The northbound direction of Highway 9 between 180th and Broadway is the only spot left between Wood...
Chris Sullivan

At least three years before Highway 9 chokepoint will be fixed

Snohomish County drivers grind to a daily halt on Highway 9 between Woodinville and Snohomish because there is a three mile stretch of the roadway that has not been widened to handle all the increased traffic in the region.
12 years ago
Workers began replacing 21 frayed and corroded anchor cables on the I-90 floating bridge on May 11....
Chris Sullivan

Divers replacing anchors that keep I-90 bridge from floating away

Major repair work gets underway today on the I-90 floating bridge, but drivers most likely won't notice the crews working the bridge.
12 years ago
Richard D. Oxley

Tacoma man shot after police respond to loud music complaint

A Tacoma police officer shot and killed a man after responding to a loud music complaint at his home.
12 years ago
The smoking ban in Seattle city parks is unnecessary, human rights advocates say. (AP)...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle parks smoking ban is ‘unnecessary’ advocates say

The smoking ban in Seattle city parks is unnecessary, human rights advocates say.
12 years ago
Just 18 years old, Cassie Moore now refers to her mother in the past tense. More than anything, she...
Colleen O

One family’s Alzheimer’s story a reminder moms come in all forms

Just 18 years old, Cassie Moore now refers to her mother in the past tense. More than anything, she misses having real conversations with her mom, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's two years ago.
12 years ago
A Seattle Seahawks draft pick forgot to participate in a key team tradition Friday afternoon during...
Kipp Robertson

Pete Carroll teaches rookie Seahawks tradition

A Seattle Seahawks draft pick forgot to participate in a key team tradition Friday afternoon during rookie minicamp.
12 years ago