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Last week, the owner Java Juggs, a well-known series of bikini barista stands in south Snohomish Co...
Jamie Skorheim

Don O’Neill questions latest bikini barista bust: ‘They should just legalize that’

Last week, the owner Java Juggs, a well-known series of bikini barista stands in south Snohomish County, was charged for allegedly running drive-thru brothels.
12 years ago
Seattle Seahawks’ Ricardo Lockette (83) tries to get past Akeem Auguste during a drill at an ...
Chris Sullivan

By any means necessary: Lockette takes Seahawks playing time over pride

To make it to the NFL, you have to be the absolute best of the best. You were likely always the best player on every team you ever played-for. But that might not be the case in the NFL, so to make a team, many players have to make a choice between their pride and playing time.
12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim

Hiker dies after fall on trail in Snohomish County

A hiker who sustained a head injury on a trail near Spada Lake in Snohomish County has died.
12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim

Man dead, woman injured in Kitsap County stabbing

A woman is injured and a man is dead following a stabbing north of Bremerton.
12 years ago

Edmonds-Kingston ferry route returns to normal two-boat service

The Kingston-Edmonds ferry route has returned to normal two-boat service after an early morning fuel leak caused service delays.
12 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Lynnwood’s Kenneth Bae asking U.S. for help in gaining release from North Korea

Lynnwood missionary Kenneth Bae has once-again begged the U-S government to intervene to earn his release from a North Korean work camp.
12 years ago
It’s never easy being the new guy, especially when you’re walking into the best seconda...
Chris Sullivan

Tharold Simon: What it’s like to join the Legion of Boom

It's never easy being the new guy, especially when you're walking into the best secondary in the National Football League, but Tharold Simon is already making his mark with the Legion of Boom.
12 years ago
Seattle University will encourage its students to use a new app called iWitness to protect themselv...
Colleen O

Seattle University encouraging students to use iWitness to protect themselves

Everyday, we find new uses for our smart phones. They entertain us, inform us and now, protect us.
12 years ago
The 84-year-old Enchanted Valley Chalet might be one big rainstorm from plummeting into the Quinalt...
Stephanie Klein

Mover thrilled to be able to save Enchanted Valley Chalet

The 84-year-old Enchanted Valley Chalet might be one big rainstorm from plummeting into the Quinalt River.
12 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Man found unconscious, trapped under van in North Seattle

A man in his 60's was found unresponsive and trapped under the tire of a van he was working on in North Seattle Friday.
12 years ago
Visit Seattle recommends taking a ferry over to Bremerton for the annual Blackberry Festival this w...
Stephanie Klein

Trying to find peace and quiet in Seattle this weekend?

Labor Day Weekend is a big one for Seattle, but what if you want to get away from the crowds? We went to an expert for some insight.
12 years ago
Pumpkin-flavored treats seem to be coming out earlier and earlier. A spokesman from Elysian Brewery...
Colleen O

Pumpkin-flavored items coming to store shelves whether it’s fall or not

We're still nearly a month away from the official start of fall and yet we're already being inundated with pumpkin-flavored everything.
12 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Eastern Washington football reaches out to make an Oso connection

Cheney is nearly 300 miles away from Oso, but that hasn't stopped the Eastern Washington University football team from dedicating its season to the memories of the 43 people killed in the deadly mudslide.
12 years ago
You’re asked to call Auburn police if you know 30-year-old Brandon Shane Zomalt. (Photo: Aubu...
Stephanie Klein

New details in Auburn mystery; victim identified

Police have identified a victim in the mystery case of bloody clothes and flooring found along Peasley Canyon in Auburn nearly three weeks ago.
12 years ago
A female cyclist has been struck and killed at the intersection of Second Avenue and University Str...
Jamie Skorheim

Bicyclist struck, killed on Second Avenue – home of Seattle’s future bike lane

A bicyclist has been struck and killed on Second Avenue in downtown Seattle.
12 years ago
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cassius Marsh (91) puts a hit on San Diego Chargers quarterback Kell...
Chris Sullivan

Seahawks’ most colorful rookie is a homebody, despite appearances

Cassius Marsh might be the most colorful person on the Seahawks' roster, but it has nothing to do with his personality.
12 years ago
KIRO Radio’s Ron and Don say a child should never be left alone in a car. (MyNorthwest.com ph...
Stephanie Klein

Ron&Don: Parents should never leave kids alone in cars, ever

Bail has been set at $500,000 for a 25-year-old man accused of stealing an SUV with a 10-month-old child inside. But KIRO Radio's Ron and Don say the child's father should also be punished.
12 years ago
Firefighters are concerned a salon in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood may collapse after...
Stephanie Klein

7 people injured after SUV plows into Seattle salon

Firefighters are concerned a salon in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood may collapse after an SUV plowed into it Thursday, injuring seven people.
12 years ago
A couple of drivers Thursday tried to cruise over a grassy hill to bypass a crash on a 520 bridge r...
Stephanie Klein

Drivers get creative in attempt to bypass crash, 520 bridge toll

A couple of drivers tried to cruise over a grassy hill in an effort to bypass a crash on a 520 ramp Thursday afternoon.
12 years ago
A roadway has reopened and crews have determined an I-5 overpass in Bellingham is safe after a truc...
Tim Haeck

Bellingham road reopens after truck slams into I-5 beam

A roadway has reopened and crews have determined an I-5 overpass in Bellingham is safe after a truck slammed into a support beam.
12 years ago
Divers recovered a man’s body from the Ship Canal late Wednesday morning in Seattle near wher...
Alyssa Kleven

Divers recover body of presumed drowned car thief

Divers recovered a man's body from the Ship Canal late Wednesday morning in Seattle near where a suspected car thief was last seen.
12 years ago
More people are getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol and smoking pot, according to state...
Brandi Kruse

State patrol says more drivers impaired by pot-alcohol combo

The Washington State Patrol warns that a combination of alcohol and pot, even in moderation, can be dangerous behind the wheel.
12 years ago
If you want to know what really makes the LOB tick, you must get to know secondary coach Kris Richa...
Chris Sullivan

Humility is key for NFL’s most feared secondary, says Legion of Boom coach

Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas and the rest of the Legion of Boom are the face of the Seahawks defense, but there is a puppet-master behind the scenes who has orchestrated their rise to power.
12 years ago
Seattle drivers are some of the worst in the country, according to a new report from Allstate. (AP ...
Jamie Skorheim

Dori’s not surprised: Study says Seattle drivers are some of the worst

A report out from Allstate insurance suggests Seattle drivers are some of the worst in the United States.
12 years ago