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Roughly 15 to 20 people, including young children, have been camping on a busy sidewalk in front of...
Brandi Kruse

Homeless encampment on ‘The Ave’ to move, residents say

Residents of an unauthorized homeless encampment in Seattle's University District hope to be in a new home by the end of the week.
12 years ago
A Seattle homeless man was nearly crushed to death Thursday morning when he was tossed into a garba...
Chris Sullivan

Homeless man sleeping in dumpster narrowly avoids truck compactor

A homeless man in Seattle was nearly crushed to death Thursday morning when he was tossed into a garbage truck.
12 years ago
With iCPooch, you can videochat with your pet and give it treats while you’re away. The teen ...
Josh Kerns

NW teen taking tech world by storm with pet videochat treat dispenser

Does your dog freak out when you leave it home alone? A Northwest teen inventor has some up with a unique new way to comfort your pet while you're away that's taking the tech world by storm.
12 years ago
A 21-year-old Seattle woman who was hiking with her dogs near Snoqualmie Pass hasn’t been hea...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle woman and her dogs missing near Snoqualmie Pass

A 21-year-old Seattle woman who was hiking with her dogs near Snoqualmie Pass hasn't been heard from since Monday morning, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
12 years ago
Vice President Joe Biden spent the day Thursday crisscrossing the Seattle area for a speech and fun...
Josh Kerns

Vice President Biden crisscrosses Seattle area for appearances

Vice President Joe Biden toured Renton Community College and delivered a speech touting the Obama administration's jobs program Thursday morning.
12 years ago
A new service called Zirx has just launched in Seattle, bringing valet parking to wherever you are....
Josh Kerns

New service brings valet parking wherever you want to park

There's nothing worse than trying to find a parking space when you're late for a critical meeting or appointment. Now, you don't have to, thanks to a new app-based valet parking service.
12 years ago
The crash happened Wednesday morning between Pike and Union streets when a car turned across the la...
Josh Kerns

Crash prompts more changes to downtown Seattle bike lane

The Seattle Department of Transportation has made more changes to the new separated bike lane on Second Avenue downtown after a crash between a car and bike.
12 years ago
Richard Sherman says Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner and the other members of the linebacking corp...
Josh Kerns

Sherman: ‘I’ve got nothing’ for Seahawks linebacker corps nickname

As long as there's a Legion of Boom, do the Seahawks' stellar linebacking corps deserve a moniker of their own?
12 years ago
Seattle police say a cleaning crew stole over $11,000 worth of jerseys and other merchandise from r...
Josh Kerns

Police: Safeco Field cleaning crew steals thousands of dollars worth of Mariners jerseys

A crew hired to clean Safeco Field after the end of the season is accused of stealing over $11,000 worth of Mariners jerseys and other merchandise from several retail kiosks around the ballpark.
12 years ago
Tim Haeck

Love triangle suspected in Port Angeles killing

A man found dead in a home in Port Angeles Tuesday night might have been the victim in a love triangle.
12 years ago
Lakewood Police Det. Jeffrey Paynter, a certified defensive tactics instructor, applies a Lateral V...
Brandi Kruse

King County deputies defend controversial use-of-force tactic

King County deputies say their boss' "knee-jerk" reaction to public backlash may actually end up putting lives at risk.
12 years ago
An endangered Sumatran tiger gave birth to three cubs overnight at the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma...
Stephanie Klein

Three Sumatran tigers born at Point Defiance Zoo

It doesn't get any cuter than this. An endangered Sumatran tiger gave birth to three cubs overnight at the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma.
12 years ago
The city of Mercer Island has lifted a boil water advisory that has been in effect since last week....
Josh Kerns

Mercer Island lifts boil-water advisory

The city of Mercer Island has lifted a boil water advisory that has been in effect since last week.
12 years ago
The HOT lanes on I-405 will allow cars with solo drivers or cars without the proper number of passe...
Chris Sullivan

Tolling cameras, sensors going in on I-405

The state is just over a year from imposing tolls on I-405, but the cameras and sensors are already being installed.
12 years ago
The image above is the SR 410 Nile Valley Landslide that occurred in October 2009. The image reflec...
Tim Haeck

State needs $6 million to expand high resolution mapping of slide zones

The landslide disaster at Oso might finally make the case for a new multimillion dollar program to create a high resolution map of geologic hazards across Washington.
12 years ago
A state entomologist says the Western conifer seed bug is invading our area in much larger numbers ...
Josh Kerns

Stinky bugs laying siege to Western Washington

If you've noticed a bunch of big bugs creeping and crawling around your home lately, you're not alone.
12 years ago
Dominos’s Pizza is looking to hire 500 people for its over 80 stores across Western Washingto...
Josh Kerns

Need a job? Domino’s looking to hire 500 people in Western Washington

Many people point to all the construction cranes around the area as a sign of our local economy's strength, but pizza could be a pretty good indicator as well.
12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim

King County instituting higher minimum wage at same time it’s looking at cutting jobs

King County workers and their associated contractors will now be covered by the county's first-ever living wage policy. While he counts himself a supporter, KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney does note one little irony.
12 years ago
Josh Kerns

Woman found dead in home with 4 children inside

A 29-year-old woman has been found dead in a home in Spanaway, with her four children in the home.
12 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

What do the Seahawks eat on the plane ride home?

As you might have assumed, the Seahawks get a much nicer in-flight meal than the average Joe. A tweet from punter Jon Ryan validated our suspicion
12 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

Is this real? UFO sighting over Seattle

A UFO spotting over Seattle or a fun homemade video with a fog machine and toy space ship?
12 years ago
A leading sports expert says the NBA’s stunning new TV deal is an important step in Seattle&#...
Josh Kerns

Massive new TV deal buoys hopes of NBA return to Seattle

A staggering new TV deal between the NBA and several networks announced Monday could be a key factor in bringing pro basketball back to Seattle.
12 years ago
The cases against Michele Anderson (left) and Joseph McEnroe (right) have dragged on due to multipl...
Tim Haeck

Jury selection in trials for Carnation murders could take months

On Christmas Eve 2007, six members of an extended family were shot to death in a home in Carnation. After years of delays, the first of two aggravated murder trials is underway with jury selection that could take several months.
12 years ago
A micro-housing building with dozens of units in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood is one of ma...
Josh Kerns

Seattle City Council unanimously approves new rules for controversial micro-housing

The Seattle City Council has approved new rules governing controversial micro-housing units as the city tries to manage rampant growth.
12 years ago