07/04/2009 Thousands expected at Seattle fireworks show Organizers are expecting 50,000 people at this year's Chase Family Fourth at Gas Works Park. More July 4 events | Fire danger high

Giant squid caught in West Seattle A Puget Sound resident reeled in what is believed to be a Humboldt Squid Friday. Fish & Wildlife officials say it's the largest they've seen in the area.

Teekah Lewis' mom offers advice for McCleary family Teekah Lewis disappeared in January of 1999, and her family says it gets harder every year.

No strong leads in McCleary girl's disappearance It's been more than a week since 10-year-old McCleary resident Lindsey Baum disappeared. Photos of Lindsey

Seattle police officer assaulted in parking lot A Seattle police officer was dragged roughly 50 feet by a car early this morning in a confrontation just south of 1st Avenue and Lenora.

70-acre wildfire burns near Ross Lake The National Parks Services expects the fire to grow over the weekend due to the dry and hot weather.

07/03/2009 Fire danger high for Fourth of July To prevent fires and accidents, many cities in the metro Puget Sound region have banned not only the discharge of fireworks, but also the sale of them.

07/04/2009

Thousands expected at Olympia anti-tax rally
Event organizer Anton D. Rehling says he expects a huge turnout on the Capitol steps as people protest the Obama Administration's economic policies.

07/03/2009 Fire burns at Des Moines apartment complex The fire broke out just after 12 p.m. in a 12-unit apartment building at S 218th Street and 28th Ave. South.

Search for missing McCleary girl ramps up It's been one week since 10-year-old McCleary resident Lindsey Baum disappeared. Photos of Lindsey

07/04/2009 Two men injured in separate hiking/climbing accidents One man was injured on Mount Index, the other in the Copper Creek area.

07/03/2009 4th WA death of person with swine flu The latest case, in Snohomish County, involved an unidentified middle-aged man who also had other unspecified health problems. He died June 24.

Boy Scouts help woman to new home A Bothell Boy Scout troop took community service to a whole new level, helping a woman who was living in deplorable conditions.

Filmmaker chronicling the end of the Sonics Filmmaker Jason Reid hopes his documentary will lead to some revelations about why Seattle lost its NBA team.

Fisher Plaza fire disrupts broadcasts The blaze disrupted TV and radio stations and affected a server farm that provides service to multiple Web sites.

Wallingford preps for fireworks Organizers are expecting 50,000 people at this year's Chase Family Fourth - 15,000 more than usual. More Fourth of July events

Deputies shoot armed Arlington man Two Snohomish County sheriff's deputies, responding to a domestic violence, say the man refused their orders. Incident started with 911 call

NW Flower & Garden Show has new owner Show owner Duane Kelly says he has sold the exhibition to O'Loughlin Trade Shows of Portland, Ore.

Fire danger increasing as temperatures heat up The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red Flag Warning for very warm, dry and unstable conditions for most of Western Washington.

Expect heavy traffic, long ferry lines this weekend Even though fewer people will travel on the holiday weekend this year, millions of people will be on the roads, in the air and taking ferries.

Investigators: Plan for Poca not as promised The KING 5 Investigators update the case of a little foster child nicknamed Poca. State of Injustice

Monroe woman survives fire but loses pets, belongings When Candice Tarbert's home caught fire, she jumped from the roof to survive. She lost everything

07/02/2009 Feds bust Seattle drug trafficking ring Authorities say 31 people are now under arrest. due to the 14-month investigation into meth and cocaine distribution.

Truck slams into concrete barrier at McChord AFB
Base officials say the driver was knocked unconscious.

'Nearly Naked Fireworks' stand attracting complaints
Taking a clue from the area's proliferation of bikini espresso joints, a stand called Nearly Naked Fireworks opened June 28 in Puyallup.

I-90 construction expected to delay holiday travelers It's not the going, but the coming home that could be a real mess for anyone using I-90 this July 4 weekend. Check your traffic

Robbery suspect wounded by police has criminal history A bank robbery suspect hit by bullets from a Seattle Police officer's gun yesterday is suspected in a crime spree.

Sonics settlement one year later It's been a year. Clay Bennett paid Seattle $45 million on July 2, 2008 to take his NBA franchise to Oklahoma City. But was it a good or a bad deal?

WA teen jailed for posting nude pics on MySpace An 18-year-old is accused of posting nude photos of his 15-year-old ex, a student at Arlington's Haller Middle School, online. 'she thought she could trust him'

Island Co. to vote on sales tax hike Declining tax receipts have left Island Transit with a budget shortfall. To avoid significant cuts, voters are being asked to approve a tax increase.

Missing girl's mother: 'Let her go' Detectives say it's likely 10-year-old McCleary resident Lindsey Baum was abducted. Photos of Lindsey

Hot, dry Washington could make for fiery Fourth The combination of hot, dry weather and a holiday weekend where people shoot off fireworks has raised the fire danger in Washington.

Report: Boeing in talks to buy S. Carolina plant Analysts say they wouldn't be surprised if the plant becomes a second Dreamliner plant. More control over 787 production

Woman suffers serious burns in mobile home fire
Six people were injured in a mobile home fire on the Skokomish reservation Thursday morning. One woman suffered burns to 70-percent of her body.

Seattle bike rider struck and killed A bicycle rider was struck from behind by a car and died at the scene near downtown Seattle Wednesday night. Raw: Bike vs. Car accident scene

Seattle's 'Ride the Ducks' riding wave of success
Countless businesses are struggling in this tough economy, but one Seattle tour group is enjoying a banner spring season. 

• Supersized duck boats

Sex offender accused of molesting boy at swimming pool Prosecutors say on June 21 two young boys at the Vashon Island Pool came across the suspect in the locker room.

07/01/2009 Injured ranger rescued from Mount Rainier The man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after falling into a crevasse and hurting his leg on the mountain.

07/02/2009

Car kills bicyclist in Seattle
The collision happened at Dexter Way North and Aurora Avenue just before 10:20 p.m.

07/01/2009 Officer involved in North Seattle shooting A Seattle Police officer shot a suspected bank robber Wednesday afternoon at Greenwood Ave. N. and Holman Road N.

Investigators: Flight attendant sues Boeing Bonney Lake resident Terry Williams claims a design defect in an aircraft made her sick. Williams unable to work

Expert: Missing girl likely went with someone she knew The disappearance of a 10-year-old girl from McCleary is looking more like a kidnapping. Missing since Friday

Mercer Island hit by recession Mercer Island might be known for large homes, and affluent residents, but it has also been feeling the downturn in the economy.

Kids injured by fireworks have warning for others A mortar shell from a friend's fireworks display exploded just feet from the children last year.

Grass fires burn near Lake Stevens Firefighters battled two separate fires in the Carnation area on Wednesday afternoon. SkyKING video

Van hits pedestrian then crashes into barbershop Auburn Police say the van also collided with a light pole and an 18-year-old pedestrian.

1,600 cell phone-driving tickets in first year The law banning the use of hand-held cell phones while driving took effect a year ago in Washington.

Young Seattle chef wins national cooking competition Varin Keokitvon won the National Chaine des Rotisseurs Jeune Commis competition in June and will soon represent the U.S. in the international competition.

3.7 WA quake should be a 'wake-up call' The earthquake, centered near Coupeville, hit at 5:09 a.m. this morning. KING 5 Seismo-cam records quake

B.C. woman arrested at border for smuggling attempt A Vancouver, B.C. woman was busted last week for allegedly attempting to smuggle BZP tablets worth more than $1 million into the U.S.

Coast Guard searches after bike found unattended on ferry The Coast Guard searched for a possible missing person after a bicycle was found unclaimed on the Washington State Ferry Kitsap.

Fireworks likely cause of Snohomish Co. house fire Fire crews say wind fueled the fire late Tuesday in unincorporated Bothell, making it difficult to manage.

Renton fire likely caused by roofing work Firefighters believe contractors hot torching the roof of the Harrington Square Apartments sparked the fire. Viewer photos of fire Crews mop up | Inside: Viewer videos

Fire danger growing in dry Washington state Washington is already a full month ahead of the typical start of the fire season. No significant rain since May 19th

06/30/2009 Seattleites urged to plan ahead for July 4 road closures Organizers are expecting 50,000 people at this year's Chase Family Fourth - 15,000 more than usual.

07/01/2009 Witnesses, driver sought in fatal Thurston Co. collision State troopers are searching for the driver of a white Chevy pickup truck that they say caused a fatal crash Monday.

Porn found in Bainbridge Island school building
Workers demolishing a portable classroom at Blakely Elementary School on Bainbridge Island found some unusual items hidden in the ceiling.

06/30/2009 Would-be bank robber surrenders to Fife police Police say the man walked into the bank intending to rob it. In the end, it appears he got cold feet.

07/01/2009 Multiple births surprise Richland hospital Doctors and nurses at Kadlec Regional Medical Center have been seeing double lately. Even triple.

06/30/2009

Accused woman: 'dog ate my checks'
An Arlington woman accused of dipping into her ex-husband's bank account without permission blames her dog.

Apartment building goes up in flames The apartment building fire in the Renton Highlands could be seen from miles around. SkyKING: Scenes from the 4-alarm fire

New EU rules tough to swallow for WA winery A wine war could be bubbling between America and the European Union over the words U.S. wine producers use on their labels.

Many losing adult day health services Adult day health was hit hard during the legislative session, with nearly $35 million in cuts. 'our last day'

Search ramps up for McCleary girl Volunteers and police are going door-to-door to talk to every person in McCleary. Multi-agency search SkyKING video of search

Neighborhood warned about urban coyotes after dog eaten Hai Nguyen's was picking up his paper at his home north of Mill Creek when his beloved toy fox terrier, Booboo, was snatched by a coyote.

Seattle strip-club owner indicted Frank Colacurcio Sr. and Jr. are accused of allowing rampant prostitution. Rick's, Sugars, Honey's and Foxx's

Small earthquake in Kitsap County The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network says the quake had a magnitude of 2.4.

Wash. receives $16.4M for coastal restoration
Washington state will receive about $16.4 million in federal stimulus money to restore damaged wetlands, reopen fish passages and improve habitat for threatened salmon.

WSDOT uncovers unearned overtime
An internal payroll audit uncovered at least $67,000 in unearned overtime and compensation time charges by an employee over the past two years.

Protection sought again for giant, sweet-smelling worm Fans of the giant Palouse earthworm are once again seeking federal protection for the species.

Suspect at large in Ballard bank robbery Seattle Police this morning responded to a robbery at a Chase bank in the 5500 block of 22nd Ave. NW in Ballard.

State population grows, but slower Most of the population growth since the 2000 census has been concentrated in Western Washington.

Kirkland making walkability a top priority The city of Kirkland has been trying for years to make their community a place where people can walk more. Creating a 'walkers parade'

06/29/2009 Motorist injured in crash with Light Rail train Light Rail hit a small car at Martin Luther King Jr. Way S. & S. Myrtle Street Monday afternoon. Third incident

06/30/2009 SeaTac and Tukwila residents discuss spate of crime Police say there have been few tips on a deadly drive-by shooting in SeaTac last week. Monday night the victim's family addressed a crowded room asking residents for their help.

06/29/2009

WSP looking for witnesses in double fatal Thurston Co. crash
Two people died Monday afternoon near Grand Mound after a car swerved to avoid a truck that had pulled out.

Wash. man wins bad writing contest
A Washington state man's shambling sentence about screaming seafarers on the sturdy whaler Ellie May stood shoulders above the rest in an annual bad writing contest.

Multi-agency search for missing McCleary girl The FBI, a helicopter and K-9 units join the search for 10-year-old Lindsey Baum. Missing since Fri. | SkyKING video of search

06/30/2009 Man loses leg in biking accident A high-speed crash in Seattle ripped a motorcycle to pieces and sent two men to the hospital.

06/29/2009 Northwest companies make the cut in clean tech competition Twelve northwest companies have made it to the semi-final round in the clean tech competition happening in Washington.

06/30/2009 Investigators: Glitch causes liquor shortage during busy season The state is pushing to increase liquor sales to generate additional revenue. Computer problems causing delays

06/29/2009 Illegal fireworks bust at 'Boom City' Even though they were on an Indian reservation, what a husband and wife were selling was too much like dynamite.

Court won't get involved in Kent Bible club question The Supreme Court refuses to hear an appeal from students who wanted to form the Truth Bible Club at Kentridge High School.

Baby heron that fell from nest rescued A Tacoma woman came to the rescue when a baby heron bounced out of its nest and was headed for trouble.

Everett Police arrest 10 in 'John sting'
The operation last Thursday included the 1400 block of Broadway and both the 9100 block and the 11000 block of Evergreen Way.

Father, young son killed in Yakima Co. plane crash Thirty-seven-year-old Justin Reed, his 13-year-old son, Parrin, were killed and Reed's daughter critically injured in Sunday's crash.

Suspect sought in Tacoma bank robbery Tacoma Police say the suspect robbed the Timberland Bank branch located in the 7800 block of S. Hosmer St. on Friday afternoon.

Police looking for car used in SeaTac shooting The King County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to track down the car used in the shooting of Adrian Beltran last Thursday.

Man could get prison time for killing birds on Wash. beach Authorities say a 20-year-old man drove an older Jeep Wagoneer through shore birds at Ocean Park, killing dozens of them.

06/28/2009 Seattle man hurt in Mount Hood fall Kristopher R. Haskins broke a leg when he fell in the area of Sandy Glacier on the southwest side of the mountain.

06/29/2009 Settlement torpedoed in Seattle jailhouse beating Seattlepi.com reports that a King County sheriff's deputy accused of beating a 15-year-old girl in a holding cell was offered a plea bargain, but the deal was killed by the Justice Department.

Fire departments seeing fewer volunteers The number of volunteer firefighters, especially those in smaller, more rural areas, is down drastically these days.

Mystery donor helps ill girl meet the Jonas Brothers
A critically ill 12-year-old Seattle girl was able to forget her worries at Sunday's Jonas Brothers concert in Tacoma.

• Jonas concert a gift of a lifetime

Restaurant with rooftop garden opens in Ballard Urban farming is moving closer to the sun and to your table when you eat at Bastille, a new restaurant in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. A unique urban garden

06/28/2009 Man dies in Des Moines diving accident A diver was killed in an accident at Redondo Beach in Des Moines on Sunday afternoon.

Celebration of gay pride in Seattle The gay communitygathered to show they are strong and proud and they are willing to fight for equal rights. Organizers say record turnout this year

FBI helping with case of missing McCleary girl Ten-year-old Lindsey Baum was last seen walking home from a friend's house Friday night. Search continues

Heron needs a lift to Arizona A great blue heron spent six months recovering from injuries, but he faces certain death if a flight can't be found to transport the bird to Arizona. Injured bird can't fly

2 dead, 1 hospitalized in Yakima Co. plane crash
A man and boy died in the crash of a single-engine plane carrying three people near Rimrock Lake in Yakima County.

Wash. visitor info center to close
The Washington state Visitor Information Center, which has guided people to tourism activities around the state for nearly years, is set to close starting Wednesday.

Three hurt in Tacoma shooting
Three people are being treated for gunshot wounds after a shooting in Tacoma Saturday night.

Kent woman missing The last time anyone saw Tina Williams was when she left her job at Seattle Children's Hospital on Wednesday.

Wash. farmers expect record cherry crop Nearly 2,500 cherry growers in the state are expected to produce about 150,000 tons of cherries this year.

Academy for at-risk youths graduates first class
Eighty-three teens who were once at risk of dropping out of high school are among the first to graduate from the new Washington Youth Academy.

06/27/2009 Big turnout for Capitol Hill Pride Festival This festival comes at a time when gay rights issues are at the forefront of headlines.  Parade Sunday

Coyote snatches small dog in Snohomish Co. Fish and Wildlife officials say instances like this are rare but not unheard of. "happened too quick"

Real estate agents optimistic at unique open house The Washington State Realtors Association sponsored 4,000 open houses across the state, including roughly 1,500 in the Puget Sound area.

Dancing in the streets at Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Thousands of people moved to the beat Saturday in the first ever Seattle Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. 25,000 running

Police search for 10-year-old McCleary girl A search is under way for Lindsey Baum, a resident of the small town of McCleary who police say didn't make it home last night.

Man sets himself on fire outside 7-Eleven A man died early Saturday outside a Walla Walla convenience store after apparently pouring gasoline on himself and igniting it.

Hoopfest 2009 underway in downtown Spokane Hoopfest is the biggest three-on-three street basketball tournament on the planet.

Spokane Police: Man threatened to blow up Army tent
Spokane police say a male made a telephone call and threatened to "blow up" the U.S. Army recruiting tent at Riverfront Park that was set up for the Hoopfest activities this weekend.

Young girl falls from van, run over, survives The child was taken to Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center with non-life-threatening injuries after the Friday night accident.

06/26/2009 Prep work for I-90 floating bridge construction starts Monday Commuters and nighttime drivers who use the I-90 floating bridge should plan for delays as crews begin construction work.

Weather to blame for statewide mosquito boom Tests on spring mosquitoes in eastern Washington have already come back positive for West Nile.

Juanita Beach closed until further notice The city says the swimming area may not be safe, since water samples showed high levels of bacteria.

Businesses, residents hail bridge reopening After seven long months of severe economic hardship, business owners and residents near the Green River Bridge celebrated its reopening.

06/27/2009 Rare Jackson memento ready to move on Steve Gingeresky has a souvenir from a chance meeting on a flight from New Orleans to Atlanta more than 40 years ago. But now he's ready to give it up - at a price.

06/26/2009 WA Poison Control Center at risk Washington lawmakers have slashed the Poison Control Center's budget by 35 percent, forcing the layoff of the center's medical director.

Amazon sells out of MJ Seattle's Amazon.com has sold out of Michael Jackson CDs and DVDs, and RealNetworks announces a new way to convert video for your mobile device.

Racial slurs painted on cars near Everett At least two of the vehicle owners are minorities, so the case is classified as a hate crime. 'I don't feel very secure anymore'

Judge allows strip club near Safeco Field A King County Judge says the proposed Deja vu club, a few hundred feet from the stadium, doesn't violate city ordinance.

5 Kent-area men get prison time for pot growing
According to U.S. District Court filings, homes owned by the Duong family had been extensively modified for pot growing.

Steilacoom soldier killed in Afghanistan
1st Lt. Brian Bradshaw was killed June 25 in Kehyl, Afghanistan from wounds suffered when and improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.

Seattle hosting Jackson tributes Michael Jackson hits are being played at Seattle Center; a massive moonwalk is planned. Fans share memories of Michael Coroner: More tests needed

Frog expert has message for Washington residents Dr. Kerry Kriger is in Washington state to spread the word about his specialty: frogs.

06/25/2009 Part of Jackson's legacy left in Seattle The jacket Michael Jackson wore when he debuted the moonwalk is at the Experience Music Project. Fans remember Michael

06/26/2009 State trooper's unit T-boned by stolen car The collision ended a police chase down Interstate 5 and through Mountlake Terrace.

Pot bust could be largest ever in Western Wash. Police say the roughly 20,000 marijuana plants seized Wednesday in Pacific County could have had a street value of up to $60 million.

Realtors to hold 'Statewide Open House' Thousands of open houses are being held this weekend across Washington state in a first-of-its-kind "Statewide Open House."  Over 4,000 open houses

06/25/2009 Friend: Ft. Lewis soldier didn't cause girlfriend's overdose First on KING5.com Pvt. Timothy Bennitt faces a possible court-martial in the death of 16-year-old Leah King. Bennitt faces 82 years in prison

Aberdeen's water in demand The city has been contacted by a company interested in buying surplus water and shipping it to the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar.

Detective dog's surgery causes rocky situation for owner A bloodhound that normally sniffs out lost pets ate his way into a tough spot and the resulting surgery has put his pet detective agency owner in a financially rocky situation.

Windows 7 upgrades unveiled Microsoft announces who will be able to get a free upgrade to Windows 7, and TechFlash explores the future of Twitter, and the apps being created to help users.

Lakewood police seek information in possible assault Lakewood Police are seeking information after a man was found with a large cut on his head at an apartment complex on Lincoln Ave. SW on June 16.

Teen killed in SeaTac shooting Police say someone in a car randomly fired shots at another car, killing an 18-year-old visiting from California. Police have few leads in case

Mobile home park residents must find new homes
Some families that live in the 3 Rivers Mobile Home Park, which is prone to flooding, are being told to leave by the end of August.

Girl at home during Edmonds break-in
A 16-year-old girl helped catch three people responsible for burglarizing her home, while she was inside.

Missing ferry passenger found near Seattle The State Patrol said Thursday that Amy Story was located overnight at Lake Forest Park, a north Seattle suburb.

Tips for successful food recycling Here's a few tips to make your food and yard waste less appealing to critters as the weather heats up. Keep smells, mess to a minimum

Lawsuit says Wash. Corrections shackled pregnant woman
Seattle-based Legal Voice filed the lawsuit in federal court, saying that Casandra Brawley was shackled by a metal chain around her belly while she was in labor.

'Cohousing' concept catching on in WA A movement is afoot to create consciously connected communities of people who want to be involved in the lives of their neighbors.

Reward offered in Everett arson The blaze early Thursday caused more than $110,000 in damages to a vacant house near Everett.

Former UW player sentenced for DUI Reggie Rogers told a judge he carried "this whole state on my back" before being sentenced to two years in prison. RAW: Rogers comments to judge

Donations bring back Aberdeen police dog Donations will allow the Aberdeen Police Department to reinstate a K-9 program cut from the budget.

Satterberg: Take violent youth out of community King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg says most teens caught with a gun get probation and community service. Now he says it's time to send a different message.

Counterfeit bills popping up all over Kitsap Investigators say they have noticed a spike in fake bills on real Federal Reserve paper. Showed up all over Kitsap County

Anna Nicole's legal battle coming to town More than two years after the death of Anna Nicole Smith, her legal case lives on in Seattle.

06/04/2009 Summer: Beyond the Forecast KING 5 Weather experts take you beyond the forecast in a KING 5 News special, "Summer: Beyond the Forecast."

03/31/2009 Many minority communities not ready for DTV The new date for the transition to DTV is June 12, but some are having a tough time getting ready, especially where language is a barrier.

01/16/2009 Investigators: Amanda Knox trial could take months The murder trial of Amanda Knox begins Friday in Perugia, Italy, but it won't be a quick process. Parents hoping for the best

11/11/2008 KING 5 Special: Winter: Beyond The Forecast In this KING 5 special, we'll show you what makes the winter weather in Western Washington so unpredictable. Watch the entire show

Beyond the Forecast: The changing weather tools Television weather broadcasts have changed greatly over the last 20 years, and so have the tools used to make the forecasts. Terrain poses a challenge

Beyond the Forecast: Managing avalanche danger The Northwest is famous for its deep snowpacks, but like anything else you can get too much of a good thing. Keeping slopes safe

Beyond the Forecast: A mountain comparison There really is a lot of variation in snow climates, even from mountain to mountain. Snow amounts vary

Beyond the Forecast: Snow is a four-letter word Around here, snow can fall as early as October or as late as mid-April. It may dust a few locations or in some cases strand thousands. Snow deserves attention it gets

Beyond the Forecast: Sometimes it does rain too much in Seattle Paired with wind storms in terms of destructive power are heavy rains. Financially and emotionally, no other weather phenomenon can do more damage. Beware the Pineapple Express

Beyond the Forecast: Wind storms can hammer the NW It's not a question of if we will experience a big wind storm, it's more an issue of when and where, and that can make all the difference when we're talking about damage. Wild wind storms

Beyond the Forecast: Agencies keep power on, roads clear Once the bad weather hits, we see a lot of effects at home and on the road. Local agencies are preparing to keep the roads safe and the power on. Be prepared for outages

Beyond the Forecast: UW is a research hub Much of the research, the study, the thought that has led to our understanding of weather in our region was done at the University of Washington. Ongoing research

08/20/2008 Thieves take off with W. Seattle woman's dogs A West Seattle returned home Monday to find it ransacked and her beloved pugs gone. A witness saw someone carrying at least one of the dogs out of her home.