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Tim Haeck

Two killers sentenced for woman found in burned-out car

Two people are sentenced to prison for the murder of a woman whose body was found in a burned-out car near Black Diamond in 2012.
12 years ago
Crews blocked all lanes of southbound Interstate 5 in order to upright an overturned cement truck M...
Alyssa Kleven

Overturned truck cleared from I-5 in Everett

An overturned semi-truck carrying cement blocked all lanes of southbound I-5 just south of SR 529 in Everett shortly before 9 a.m., but the truck has been moved off the road and traffic is flowing again.
12 years ago
Some 3D printed items were on display during an expo of the growing technology over the weekend in ...
Zak Burns

3D printing heads from Bellevue to outer space

Bellevue hosted the 3D Printer World Expo this weekend, offering a glimpse into the future of manufacturing.
12 years ago
Mars Hill’s Mark Driscoll has been accused him of putting personal power and fame ahead of Go...

Mars Hill Church pastor, founder takes leave of absence

The controversial founder of Mars Hill Church is taking a six-week leave of absence.
12 years ago
Seahawks defensive lineman Greg Scruggs is eager to contribute after sitting out all of last season...
Josh Kerns

Greg Scruggs eager to make up for missing Seahawks Super Bowl season

Seahawks defensive lineman Greg Scruggs is one of the most upbeat and inspirational guys you'll ever meet. But he admits being sidelined during all of last year's Super Bowl winning season with a knee injury wasn't easy.
12 years ago
A group of protesters held a vigil outside the Woodland Park Zoo Saturday, a day after an African e...
Stephanie Klein

Protest, vigil held outside Woodland Park Zoo after elephant euthanized

A group of protesters held a vigil outside the Woodland Park Zoo Saturday, a day after an African elephant was euthanized.
12 years ago
You could own this 123 foot piece of Seattle history for $56,000. (Photo: alkifireboat.com)...
Stephanie Klein

Fireboat for sale: Own a piece of Seattle history

She's 86 years old, but the owners say Seattle's third fireboat is in prime condition. The Alki just needs a new home.
12 years ago
A Blue Healer named Buddy has sparked quite the controversy after he was mistakenly adopted out. No...
Jamie Skorheim

Woman fears for her life, but won’t return Buddy the dog

A woman at the center of a dog adoption controversy claims she is being harassed and is fearful for her life.
12 years ago
Watoto, a 45-year-old African elephant, was euthanized at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo Friday ...
Stephanie Klein

Woodland Park Zoo elephant euthanized after falling ill

A 45-year-old African elephant was euthanized at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo Friday morning after falling ill.
12 years ago
After an overloaded ferry had to turn back ahead of a Seahawks preseason game last week, the Washin...
Stephanie Klein

State ferry system makes changes to avoid last week’s mistake

After an overloaded ferry had to turn back ahead of a Seahawks preseason game last week, the Washington State Ferries is reviewing loading policies and scheduling extra sailings.
12 years ago
Members of the Seahawks 12th Man might be a little peeved with a new list ranking the best fans in ...
Jamie Skorheim

What?! Seahawks 12th Man ranks ninth on Forbes’ list of best NFL fans

A new Forbes ranking of the best fans in the NFL has the Seahawks 12th Man a little peeved. Fans who hold the world record for crowd noise only came in at ninth place.
12 years ago
The suspect, Leland Dean Russell, admitted to police he shot the victims at the Shell service stati...
Alyssa Kleven

Search continues for Kent gas station shooter’s companion; victim identified

Detectives in Kent continue their search for the companion of a suspect who is accused of shooting and killing two gas station employees at close range.
12 years ago
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, is suggesting the Space Needle’s restau...
Stephanie Klein

PETA targets Space Needle in effort to slim down tourists

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, is suggesting the Space Needle's restaurant "go vegan" after a staffer recently noticed overweight passengers on the landmark's elevator.
12 years ago
Seattle attorney Steve Berman (left) is considered one of the most powerful in the country for his ...
Josh Kerns

Seattle’s top consumer lawyer braces for GM battle

It comes as little surprise a federal judge selected noted Seattle lawyer Steve Berman last week, over dozens of others, to co-lead a high-profile class-action lawsuit against General Motors.
12 years ago
A man suspected of killing two gas station employees in Kent Wednesday morning told police he shot ...
Stephanie Klein

Suspect says ‘racial slurs’ prompted Kent gas station shooting

A man suspected of killing two gas station employees in Kent Wednesday morning told police he shot the victims, according to court documents.
12 years ago
Buddy poses with the Biddle family. Buddy was adopted for their son Drew (holding Buddy) as a gift ...
Jamie Skorheim

Family fighting to reclaim dog mistakenly adopted out

An Eastern Washington family is in shock after learning the Humane Society mistakenly adopted out their missing dog and the new owner won't return him.
12 years ago
The Beatles perform at Seattle Center Coliseum on August 21, 1964. (Courtesy of MOHAI, Timothy Eaga...
Josh Kerns

Remembering The Beatles’ first Seattle show

It's been 50 years since The Beatles played their first Seattle concert on Aug. 21, 1964. At least 14,000 screaming fans packed the old Seattle Center Coliseum, but most of them didn't actually hear it.
12 years ago
A 29-year-old man has been booked into King County Jail suspected of shooting and killing two men o...
Stephanie Klein

Second suspect sought in Kent gas station murders

Police are seeking a second suspect in a double murder at a Kent gas station Wednesday morning.
12 years ago
From the outside, this agency looks as dysfunctional and as poorly run as one could imagine. But th...
Chris Sullivan

Interim Washington State Ferries director fires back at criticism

Missed sailings. Mechanical issues. Hiring a sex offender to work the terminals. It's been a rough summer for the state ferry system, but the head of the system defends his operation and his people, despite a growing call for major improvements.
12 years ago
Chiara D’Angelo stands atop a platform 70 feet above the ground to protest the cutting of 800...
Stephanie Klein

Teen mourns losing trees to development on Bainbridge Island

Less than 24 hours after a Bainbridge Island teen came down from her perch in a 70 foot tall evergreen, developers moved in to fell her beloved trees.
12 years ago
UW researcher Brian Atwater said his team’s goal is to make sure that earthquake research and...
Chris Sullivan

In predicting earthquakes, what do we really know about the next ‘big one’?

The big one is going to hit. It's a question of when not if, but how much do we really know about forecasting the frequency of a massive earthquake off the Washington Coast?
12 years ago
Demonstrators picketed the Seattle School District Wednesday for the handling of an alleged rape of...
Josh Kerns

Victim’s mother: Seattle Schools ignoring other rape allegations

A federal investigation into the Seattle School District's handling of an alleged rape during a Garfield High School field trip continues, as demonstrators picketed the Seattle School Board meeting Wednesday over the district's handling of the incident.
12 years ago
A few violent criminal incidents at Seattle’s Golden Gardens Park, has KIRO Radio’s Dor...
Jamie Skorheim

Are criminals taking over Seattle’s Golden Gardens?

A man enjoying some time at Seattle's Golden Gardens Park was the victim of an armed carjacking Tuesday evening.
12 years ago
Currently, guns sold at shows, in classified ads and online do not require a background check. I-59...
Colleen O

Dueling gun initiatives seek opposite outcomes on universal background checks

Washington has dueling gun initiatives on the November ballot. I-594 and I-591, seek to do the opposite of each other when it comes to universal background checks.
12 years ago