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A Spokane family says the Seahawks ‘lousy play call’ in the Super Bowl is to blame for ...
Josh Kerns

Obit: ‘We blame the Seahawks lousy play call for Mike’s untimely demise’

You thought you took the Seahawks stunning Super Bowl loss hard? One family says it killed a beloved Kent businessman, albeit with their tongues firmly in cheek.
12 years ago
All lanes of I-5 in Tacoma were blocked at S. 48th St. Thursday afternoon following a rollover cras...
Stephanie Klein

Multi-car rollover crash snarls traffic on I-5 in Tacoma

All lanes of I-5 in Tacoma were blocked Thursday afternoon following a rollover crash. Crews have cleared most of the debris, but a long backup remains.
12 years ago
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Alyssa Kleven

Patriots talk trash about Seahawks during Super Bowl parade

The New England Patriots did a little smack talking about Seattle during their parade Wednesday.
12 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Man shot in Seattle motel parking lot

A shooting in the parking lot of Orion Motel in north Seattle early Thursday morning sent one man to the hospital Thursday.
12 years ago
Senator Curtis King, the chair of the state senate transportation committee, has the power to allow...
Chris Sullivan

Meet the man who holds the keys to your commute

Senator Curtis King is the chair of the state senate transportation committee. He has the power to allow bills to be heard or to shut them down, like he did recently with a bill that would have basically killed the Seattle Tunnel Project.
12 years ago
Richard Sherman and his fiance Ashley Moss explain the importance of Christmas in a video for the P...
Alyssa Kleven

Richard Sherman, girlfriend Ashley welcome baby boy

Richard Sherman's son wasn't born on Super Bowl Sunday, but he sure cut it close.
12 years ago
Biologists study a gray whale after it was found dead Jan. 21 under Colman Dock in Seattle. (Photo ...
Kipp Robertson

Death of gray whale found under ferry dock may remain a mystery

The gray whale found dead under Colman Dock Jan. 21 was likely killed by the propeller on a commercial vessel.
12 years ago
Is it time to put away your Seahawks gear and bring out the Mariners T-shirts? The Barbershop welco...
Jamie Skorheim

When do we put away Seahawks gear for Mariners?

When is the proper time for us to start putting our Seahawks gear away and breaking out our Cano jerseys?
12 years ago
Colleen O

Attorney General accuses retailers of selling dangerous herbal supplements

The New York Attorney General is accusing Walgreens, Walmart, Target, and GNC of selling fraudulent and potentially dangerous herbal supplements. In some cases the pills contained just powdered vegetables or houseplants.
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Stephanie Klein

Children’s Hospital thanks Russell Wilson

Despite a tough loss Sunday, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson showed up for his regular visit to Seattle Children's Hospital to visit with patients.
12 years ago
The Seattle Fire Department pulled a 25-year-old man from a railway car used to store dry goods Wed...
Kipp Robertson

Man stuck in railway car for 18 hours

A man told the Seattle Fire Department he was stuck in a dry goods train car for 18 hours.
12 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Buckley men charged for possession of more than 31 pounds of meth, other narcotics

Two men were charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver in a case that involved more than 31 pounds of methamphetamine, 425 oxycodone pills and heroin.
12 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

EA Sports simulates Super Bowl alternate ending

EA Sports has simulated the 'what would have happened' scenario with Marshawn Lynch completing a touchdown - the play many critics have said they were expecting.
12 years ago
The National Weather Service is predicting rain at Snoqualmie and Stevens passes this weekend. (Pho...
Kipp Robertson

Rain expected in mountain passes this weekend

A strong chance of rain could dampen skiers' plans this weekend.
12 years ago
The transportation commission will release its decisions on I-405 tolling on March 18. It plans to ...
Chris Sullivan

Lawmaker challenges transportation commission, new I-405 HOV requirements

A lone lawmaker is challenging the state transportation commission's authority to make a decision on I-405 toll rates and HOV passenger requirements.
12 years ago
Bubby Everson’s family is asking people to send him cards or letters for his upcoming 9th bir...
Josh Kerns

Family of ailing child hoping for thousands of birthday cards for special celebration

As Bubby Everson's parents plan his 9th birthday celebration, they're faced with the sobering reality it could very well be the last for the ailing youngster. But rather than showering him with gifts, they're hoping to give something much simpler: a whole bunch of mail.
12 years ago
Pierce County officials say a disproportionate number of sex offenders release from the Special Com...
Josh Kerns

Lawmaker pushes new measure to reduce sex offenders released into Pierce County

When convicted sex offenders are released from the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, many stay in Pierce County. But a proposed new law being considered by the legislature would change that.
12 years ago
Josh Kerns

Children found abandoned amid feces, padlocked in Lake Stevens home

A Lake Stevens couple has been arrested after police discovered their three young children abandoned and padlocked inside their own home in what police call "deplorable conditions."
12 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Small earthquake shakes near Bremerton

A 2.4 magnitude earthquake shook near Bremerton Tuesday afternoon.
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Kipp Robertson

New signal could slow Edmonds ferry traffic

The first traffic signal of its kind in Snohomish County will slow traffic on State Route 104 once it becomes active on Feb. 4.
12 years ago
Deputy Chief Carmen Best is shown with William Wingate after apologizing for his arrest and returni...
Josh Kerns

Golf club-carrying protesters to complete walk of Seattle man arrested for ‘walking while black’

The Seattle man arrested in a highly publicized encounter with police for walking with a golf club never finished his planned stroll that day, so protesters with golf clubs plan to take over Capitol Hill this weekend to finish his walk.
12 years ago
Josh Kerns

Puns abound after Seattle cops catch robber stashing loot where sun doesn’t shine

The jokes are flying after Seattle police caught a gas station robber hiding the loot in a place where the sun doesn't shine.
12 years ago
When completed in mid-2018, the United States Navy barracks at Magnuson Park will be priced for ren...
Tom Kelly

Magnuson Park barracks to become 128 rental units

When completed in mid-2018, the apartments will be priced for renters who earn up to 60 percent of the Seattle area's median income.

12 years ago
A number of fans turned out to welcome the Seahawks home on Monday. But some 12s are petitioning fo...
Jamie Skorheim

Fans petitioning Seahawks organization for rally

A Seahawks fan is collecting signatures from the 12s, trying to convince the team to host a rally even though there was no Super Bowl victory.
12 years ago