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Josh Kerns

Tukwila firefighter struck, seriously injured responding to crash

A Tukwila firefighter is hospitalized in serious condition after he was hit by a car while responding to an accident Saturday night.
12 years ago
Matt Mechler with the Issaquah Parks Department stands by a totem pole found in Issaquah Creek. The...
Josh Kerns

Issaquah trying to find owner of mystery totem pole

The hunt is on in Issaquah for the owner of a huge totem pole that ended up in Issaquah Creek.
12 years ago
High winds downed trees and power lines across the region, including this one at 27th Ave NW and 96...
Stephanie Klein

High winds, power outages follow season’s first Seattle area snow

Snow mixed with rain started falling Friday afternoon as temperatures began falling across King and Snohomish counties.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

Five reasons housing markets should be thankful

Based on recent national housing reports, some markets are reporting a rosier picture now than for the first half of the year - and growing optimism heading into next year for a lasting turnaround.

12 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Cold front brings chance of snow in convergence zone

Temperatures will fall into the lower to mid-30's Friday evening. The drop in temperatures may produce some snow from north Seattle up through Arlington.
12 years ago
From burns to falls, local emergency rooms are bracing for the annual spike in holiday related acci...
Josh Kerns

Local emergency rooms brace for holiday boom

You think the mall is busy this time of year? You should see the local emergency rooms. Turns out the holiday season 'tis the season for a significant increase in accidents and injuries.
12 years ago
Wide World Books in Wallingford is among hundreds of small businesses taking part in Small Business...
Josh Kerns

Mom and pop’s hope shoppers will spend on Small Business Saturday

Black Friday might be the kickoff to the holiday shopping season, but a lot of mom and pop businesses are hoping shoppers will hold off and support the little guy on Saturday.
12 years ago
Michael Bennett’s belly won’t be nearly as satisfied this holiday season in Seattle, he...
Josh Kerns

Quinoa and kale? Seahawk Michael Bennett scoffs at Thanksgiving in Seattle

When it comes to free spirits on the Seahawks, you'd be hard pressed to find one freer (and funnier) than defensive end Michael Bennett. That spirit was on full display when Bennett paid a visit to the Barbershop on 710 ESPN Seattle Tuesday night.
12 years ago

Woman rescued from Cedar River; witnesses mistakenly report missing boy

Searchers reportedly say there was never a child in the Cedar River after a dozen people and boats spent Wednesday morning looking for a missing 5-year-old boy.
12 years ago
Colton gets a visit from Russell Wilson while undergoing treatment at Children’s Hospital. &#...
Chris Sullivan

Cancer-fighting 14-year-old living each day like it’s the last with army at his back

Battling cancer can take every ounce of your body and soul. It can suck the life out of your family too. There are some days you just can't get through without the love and support of others, even strangers. In some cases, those days can be so bad it takes an army to hold you together.
12 years ago
Protesters will be out in force at every Walmart in Washington this week to call for higher wages a...
Josh Kerns

Protesters target every Walmart in Washington over low pay

If you shop at Walmart this week, there's a good chance you'll run into protesters calling attention to what they say is the retailer's deplorable treatment of employees.
12 years ago
AAA reports the average price of a regular gas in the Seattle area is currently $3.15 a gallon, mor...
Josh Kerns

Holiday drivers finding lower prices at pump around Seattle

If you're hitting the road for Thanksgiving, at least it won't cost quite as much to fill up the tank.
12 years ago
Josh Kerns

4-year-old girl, father found dead in apparant Puyallup murder-suicide

A 4-year-old girl and her father are dead in what the Pierce County Sheriff's Department says appears to be a murder-suicide.
12 years ago
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Josh Kerns

Sherman, Baldwin mock NFL for ‘hypocrisy’, Lynch fine

Marshawn Lynch might be a man of few words, but Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman had plenty to say Tuesday about the NFL fining Lynch $100,000 last week for refusing to talk to the media.
12 years ago
Tim Haeck

Man charged in Auburn crash that killed four passengers

The suspected driver of a car that crashed in Auburn, killing four passengers, is now charged in their deaths.
12 years ago
Roosevelt High School students take to the streets Tuesday morning following a grand jury decision ...
Stephanie Klein

More marches in Seattle day after Ferguson decision

Demonstrations following the grand jury's decision in Ferguson are not over in Seattle.
12 years ago
Fitness trackers are a big tech item on people’s list this year. Let the GeekWire guys help y...
Jamie Skorheim

GeekWire: Which gadgets should you buy the geeks on your list?

What do you buy for that person in your life who always has the latest tech gadget? The guys from GeekWire have some ideas.
12 years ago
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Tom Kelly

New roommate app takes tips from dating sites

The site matches are based on budget for rent, location preferences, and lifestyle choices.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

Mortgage powerhouse predicts rates to dip in 2015

The move would cheapen the borrowing costs for home buyers and refinancers, helping to make home ownership more affordable.

12 years ago
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Josh Kerns

Former Seahawk Lawyer Milloy offers unique view of 12th Man flag raising

Most of us will never get the chance to raise the 12th Man flag at CenturyLink Field. But thanks to a camera attached to Lawyer Milloy's head, we can get a pretty good idea what it's like.
12 years ago
Demonstrators walked onto northbound I-5 in downtown Seattle Monday night, briefly shutting down th...
Josh Kerns

Protesters take to streets of Seattle following Ferguson decision

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Seattle Monday evening after a grand jury in Missouri declined to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting that left 18-year-old Michael Brown dead and sparked weeks of unrest in August.
12 years ago
An Everett student is suing the school district after he said he was suspended in violation of his ...
Jamie Skorheim

Attorneys: School violated student preacher’s first amendment rights

Michael Leal, an Everett high school student who is suing the district after he was suspended for preaching and handing out Christian pamphlets, says his free speech rights were violated.
12 years ago
Built in 1904 by developer Fred Eitel, the Eitel Building at Second Avenue and Pike Street has fall...
Brandi Kruse

In heart of Seattle, historic landmark is a ‘blight’ on the city

Built in 1904, the Eitel Building at Second and Pike has fallen into disrepair and frustration over its condition is growing.
12 years ago
If you’re headed over a mountain pass, make sure you’re prepared to get stuck and have ...
Chris Sullivan

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Plan to go early or go late

"Go early or go late" should be your mantra while planning Thanksgiving travel.
12 years ago