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Port of Seattle commissioner says she didn't act alone on severance package
2007-04-19
Port of Seattle Commissioner Pat Davis denies she acted alone in approving $340,000 in severance pay for retiring Port Director Mic Dinsmore, but other commissioners say they were not involved. It comes as state legislators are calling for more accountability for Port officials by creating uniform districts for Ports and by having more oversight when it comes to compensating Port district employees. KING 5's Jane McCarthy reports.
DUI driver with 6x legal limit was former police officer
2007-04-19
The woman accused of drunken driving in Redmond nearly six times the legal intoxication limit is reportedly a former Seattle police officer.
2007-04-18
KING 5 is ramping up for Earth Day by bringing you stories on eco-friendly efforts underway in our area. Gary Chittim reports on the local green-building boom.
NBC: Virginia Tech gunman sends multimedia manifesto to NBC
2007-04-18
The Virginia Tech gunman mailed a package to NBC headquarters in New York containing photos of him brandishing guns and video of him delivering an angry, profanity-laced tirade about rich kids and hedonism. Video from NBC Nightly News
Massacre victim had Tri-Cities relatives
2007-04-19
Relatives of one of the Virginia Tech shooting victims live in Kennewick. Kim Holcomb spoke with the family Wednesday night.
Drinking binge is one for the record books
2007-04-19
A Woodinville woman arrested following two car crashes last week registered nearly six times the legal intoxication threshold and possibly a state record. Chris Ingalls has the sobering story.
Go-kart scalping happened before
2007-04-18
Last night, KING 5 brought you the story of a woman who was seriously injured when her hair got caught in the engine of a go-kart in Lakewood. Now we learn the exact same thing happened nine years ago, when the go-kart track was located in Fife. Deborah Feldman introduces us to that woman, who's outraged the same sort of injuries are still happening.
Speed a factor in Enumclaw bus accident
2007-04-18
We're learning new information about the Metro bus driver involved in Tuesday's deadly crash near Enumclaw. A year-and-a-half ago she was fired from her job, but she was soon reinstated. Ray Lane reports.
Stalker suspected of threatening UW gymnasts
2007-04-18
Seattle police say several threatening phone calls have been made to members of the University of WAshington gymnastics team by a potential stalker. KING 5's Deborah Feldman reports.
Group fighting expansion of Snohomish County airport
2007-04-18
The owners of Harvey Airfield, just outside the Snohomish city limits, say expanding the airport would improve safety, but opponents say it would do just the opposite. Ron Piercy reports.
Police: Man crashes into cars while eluding officers
2007-04-18
Police say a man crashed into at least three vehicles while trying to elude officers Wednesday afternoon. Seattle Police say it all happened around 4:45 p.m. in the area of 51st Avenue South and Ryan. At one point, the driver jumped from his vehicle and ran from the scene. Police say it appears he was limping away. K-9 units were called out to help track the man down.
PLU students struggle to make sense of shootings
2007-04-18
During a day of solidarity for Virginia Tech, students at Pacific Lutheran University wondered if involuntary commitment laws would prevent such tragedies. KING 5's Paul Aker reports.
Police: Gunman sent package to NBC
2007-04-18
Colonel Steve Flaherty, with the Virginia State Police, says the Virginia Tech gunman sent material to NBC in New York before he died in the massacre that left 33 people dead.
Raw: Four people arrested after protest against Weyerhaeuser
2007-04-18
Protesters scaled the headquarters of Quadrant Homes Wednesday to hang a banner blasting Weyerhaesuer for what they call human rights violations. They unfurled a banner covering part of the building that read "Weyerhaeuser: Human Rights Abuser." Four people were arrested.
Strict cell-phone driving law just a signature away
2007-04-18
Washington state is just a signature away from having some of the toughest cell phone usage laws in the country. Chris Daniels reports.
PLU's day of solidarity honors Virginia Tech
2007-04-18
Pacific Lutheran University students and faculty came together to support the Virginia Tech community Wednesday, with a chapel service, singing and more. KING 5's Paul Aker reports.
Aerials: Weyerhaeuser protestors hang off Quadrant Homes headquarters
2007-04-18
Protestors scaled the headquarters of Quadrant Homes Wednesday to hang a banner blasting Weyerhaesuer for what they call human rights violations. Video from the scene shows two people with ropes and harnesses hanging off the side of the building with a banner covering part of the building that read "Weyerhaeuser: Human Rights Abuser."
2007-04-18
A large sinkhole has shut down part of a busy street in the Georgetown neighborhood. The sinkhole in the 6700 block of Corson Avenue was spotted at about 7:15am Wednesday. Southbound traffic is being detoured to Warsaw Street. Northbound traffic is being detoured to East Marginal Way. It's not clear when repairs will be done.
2007-04-18
A local family's night out at a Go-Kart raceway turned tragic when a woman was scalped in what appeared to be a freak accident. But as facts came to light, her family learned what happened to her isn't so rare and now they're trying to prevent it from happening again. Elisa Hahn reports.
Metro bus crash kills one person
2007-04-18
A Metro bus veered into oncoming traffic killing one person late Tuesday afternoon near Enumclaw. Those involved claim the bus driver was driving erratically. Tricia Manning-Smith talked with a passenger.
Technology spotlighted in Virginia Tech tragedy
2007-04-17
Thousands of students used text messages, cell phone video clips and even computers to find each other both during and after the Virginia Tech shootings.
Local woman's nephew survives Virginia Tech shooting
2007-04-17
Irene Fernandes, a library assistant at Bellevue High School, woke up Tuesday morning to find a photograph of her nephew on the front page of The Seattle Times. He survived three gunshot wounds.
Photos of Virginia Tech victims
2007-04-17
Here is a glimpse at some of those whose lives were cut short at the Virginia Tech massacre, the deadliest shooting rampage in U.S. history.
Soldiers experience Iraq before deployment
2007-04-17
The U.S. Army's Stryker vehicles are now a fixture in Iraq. And most of them are deployed out of Fort Lewis, along with their crews. But now Western Washington soldiers can experience driving in Iraq even before they head over there. Glenn Farley shows us the brand-new Stryker simulator.
Another day without water in Orting
2007-04-17
Residents in the Pierce County town of Orting will have to endure another day without turning on the tap. Residents are under orders not to use the water at all following a break-in at a water facility. Jane McCarthy has more on the emergency response and how long this might last.
Raw video: Fatal Enumclaw bus crash
2007-04-17
The Washington State Patrol says the Metro bus tried to go around a slowed vehicle, but clipped the vehicle and went into oncoming traffic, striking a pickup truck at about 4:40 p.m. in the 20100 block of SE 436th. The 21-year-old pickup driver died and a passenger in that vehicle suffered minor injuries, as did a person in the vehicle Bus 915 tried to pass. The bus was on an express route from Auburn to Enumclaw, carrying three passengers and a female driver, according to Metro Transit.
Bennett: "I'm discouraged, but we're not giving up."
2007-04-17
Sonics majority owner Clay Bennett was quoted Tuesday saying he could seek to break the Sonics lease with Key Arena following Monday's decision by the Washington State Legislature not to vote on financing for a new Sonics arena. Bennett also spoke with KING 5's Robert Mak.
Pres. Bush: 'hearts full of sorrow'
2007-04-17
Representing America's anguish, President Bush told Virginia Tech students and teachers at a somber convocation Tuesday that the nation is praying for them and "there's a power in these prayers."
V. Tech psychologist: 'Love and care for one another'
2007-04-17
Dr. Christopher Flynn, director of the Cook Counseling Center at Virginia Tech, speaks at a memorial service for the victims of a mass shooting on April 16, 2007.
V. Tech. professor and poet Nikki Giovanni speaks at memorial
2007-04-17
Virginia Tech professor and poet Nikki Giovanni speaks at the memorial for those killed in the mass shooting at the university on April 16, 2007.
Police release information about gunman, shootings
2007-04-17
A gunman suspected of carrying out the Virginia Tech massacre that left 33 people dead, the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history, was identified Tuesday as a senior English major from South Korea.
Police: Gunman was a S. Korean student
2007-04-17
A Virginia Tech senior from South Korea was behind the massacre of at least 30 people locked inside a campus building in the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history, the university said Tuesday. The Virginia Tech Police Department identified him as Cho Seung-Hui, 23, a senior in the English department.
Students phone space traveller
2007-04-16
Former Microsoft millionaire Charles Simonyi is currently in the International Space Station, and he chose Redmond as one of several schools where students could ask him questions.
Orting residents warned not to drink water
2007-04-17
Thousands of people in Pierce County are being told: Don't use the water. The order comes from the state Department of Health after a water system in Orting was breached and possibly contaminated. Kim Holcomb reports.
Raw footage: Students talk to Simonyi
2007-04-16
Thursday afternoon, Charles Simonyi took 10 minutes from his space mission to answer questions posed by Redmond High School students during a call facilitated by amateur radio operators around the world.
Virginia Tech afternoon press conference on Monday's deadly shooting
2007-04-16
A gunman massacred 32 people at Virginia Tech in the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history Monday, cutting down his victims in two attacks two hours and a half-mile apart before the university could figure out what was going on and get the warning out to students. "I'm really at a loss for words to explain or understand the carnage that has visited our campus," Virginia Tech President Charles Steger said.
2007-04-16
The local NAACP says the Seattle Police Department is not doing enough to investigate citizen complaints of police misconduct and that the department's internal affairs unit needs to be reformed.
Boater missing in Skagit River
2007-04-16
No signs of a man who disappeared in the Skagit River. 20-year-old Jake Pfluger went boating with a friend on the river when the boat ran out of gas. After floating it onto a sandbar, they decided to swim to shore. Rob Piercy reports.
Campus security under scrutiny
2007-04-16
Earlier this month, a man shot and killed his girlfriend before killing himself at the University of Washington. And after Monday's massacre in Virginia, campus security is under the microscope. Robert Mak reports.
2007-04-16
High definition is still quite new. But most prime-time shows and many sports events are already being done in HD. Glenn Farley reports from HD Control with some basics about getting your home HD-ready.
Local Virginia Tech alum react with heavy hearts to Monday's massacre
2007-04-16
With Seattle's strong ties to high tech and engineering, Puget Sound is home to hundreds of Virginia Tech graduates -- the scene of the massacre that left 32 people dead, plus the shooter. They have been anxiously calling friends, family and collegues on campus, hoping they are OK. KING 5's Eric Wilkinson reports.
Raw: Cell phone captures sounds of gunfire
2007-04-16
Cell phone video captures of sound of gunfire at Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech student describes the scene after 32 people killed on campus
2007-04-16
A gunman opened fire in a Virginia Tech dorm and then, two hours later, shot up a classroom across campus Monday, killing 32 people in the deadliest shooting rampage in U.S. history. The gunman committed suicide, bringing the death toll to 33.
Deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history at Virginia Tech
2007-04-16
Officials now say there are total of 33 dead following today's shootings on the campus of Virginia Tech. That number includes the gunman, who killed himself. It's the single deadliest shooting rampage in U-S history. KING 5's Ray Lane reports.
Search for missing man in Skagit River
2007-04-16
Deputies and volunteers are looking for a Sedro-Woolley man missing in the Skagit River. 20-year-old Jake Pfluger disappeared after he and a friend tried to swim across the river Sunday night after their boat ran out of gas. KING 5's Rob Piercy reports.
Pres. Bush on VA Tech shootings: 'our nation grieves'
2007-04-16
President Bush said Monday that the mass shooting at Virginia Tech, the deadliest campus violence ever in this country, affects every student across the nation.
Raw: 32 people killed in shooting at Virginia Tech
2007-04-16
A gunman opened fire in a dorm and classroom at Virginia Tech on Monday, killing 32 people in the deadliest campus shooting in U.S. history. The gunman was killed but it was immediately unclear if he was shot by police or took his own life. The university reported shootings at opposite sides of the 2,600-acre campus, beginning at about 7:15 a.m. at West Ambler Johnston, a co-ed residence hall that houses 895 people, and continuing about two hours later at Norris Hall, an engineering building.
More video: 32 killed in Virginia Tech shooting
2007-04-16
A gunman opened fire in a Virginia Tech dorm and then, two hours later, in a classroom across campus Monday, killing 32 people in the deadliest shooting rampage in U.S. history, government officials told The Associated Press. The gunman was killed, bringing to death toll to 33.
Report: 520 bridge proposal $230 million short
2007-04-16
Taxpayers may be asked to cough up more money to build a new 520 floating bridge - that is, if the regional transportation tax is approved by voters in November. KING 5 News reporter Chris Daniels has the details.
Seattle Times CEO, Publisher Frank Blethen on JOA settlement
2007-04-16
The Seattle Times CEO and Publisher Frank Blethen said the settlement over the JOA agreement with the Post-Intelligencer will allow both papers to operate for a while.
Raw: Virginia Tech news conference on deadly shooting
2007-04-16
A gunman opened fire in a dorm and classroom at Virginia Tech on Monday, killing 21 people in the deadliest campus shooting rampage in U.S. history. The gunman was killed, bringing to death toll to 22, but it was unclear if he was shot by police or took his own life. "Today the university was struck with a tragedy that we consider of monumental proportions," said Virginia Tech president Charles Steger. "The university is shocked and indeed horrified."
Woodinville girl's invention in the running for national prize
2007-04-15
Ten-year-old Keagan Bolibol has come up with an invention that could find its way to store shelves across the country. Roberta Romero has the story.
Kentlake girls basketball player collapses, dies
2007-04-15
Fourteen-year-old Carly Stowell collapsed Thursday at her North Carolina hotel. She died a local hospital. Deborah Feldman reports.
Slip-ups spotted in KING 5 interview with murder suspect
2007-04-15
Some interesting revelations are surfacing from interviews the fiancee of a murdered Kirkland woman did with KING 5 in the days after the killing. Eric Wilkinson reports.
Fiance arrested in 2001 murder of Kirkland woman
2007-04-14
The fiancé of a 26-year-old woman who was missing for days before she was found dead in the trunk of her own car has been arrested for her murder.
Marchers urge action on emissions control
2007-04-14
More than 1,000 people marched through downtown Seattle today in an effort to protect the planet. Linda Brill reports.
Japanese tourists flock to see twin panda cubs
2007-04-15
Thousands of people have flocked to the zoo to catch a glimpse of Meimei and Aihin and their mother Meimei. The cubs are almost four months old now.
Refinancing causes 80-year-old to lose her home
2007-04-13
KING 5 wants to extend special thanks to Elite Mortgage of Snohomish County for assisting with the story on behalf of Mrs. Margaret Barbey. KING 5's Elisa Hahn has a warning for homeowners.
2007-04-13
In an era when marriages sometime end before the honeymoon is over, it's refreshing to hear about a couple making good on the commitment they made 70 years ago. The staff at a West Seattle nursing home was so touched by their story, they hosted a big bash Friday in honor of "Mr. and Mrs. B." Amy Finley reports.
Dahlia tuber drive will help Snoqualmie Valley flower growers
2007-04-14
Local flower growers are being asked to help out the Hmong flower farmers of the Snoqualmie River Valley, who were wiped out by last November's floods.
Homeless encampment along I-5 in Seattle is becoming an eyesore
2007-04-13
Along I-5 near downtown, a homeless encampment leaving behind a mess of garbage is becoming an eyesore and a concern for people living and working in the area. KING 5's Kim Holcomb reports.
South Lake Union construction snarls traffic
2007-04-13
They're two of the best ways in and out of Seattle -- and they're being choked by dozens of construction projects. Denny way and Mercer Street have become casualties of the transformation of South Lake Union, and it's making the commute through Seattle tougher than ever. KING 5's Glenn Farley reports.
Women assaulted at UW frat party
2007-04-13
Two young women are recovering after being assaulted by a man at a University of Washington fraternity party Thursday night. University police arrested the suspect, who was trying to pledge one of the fraternities, on suspicion of two counts of assault.
Sheriff's deputy saves driver from burning car
2007-04-13
A King County sheriff's sergeant rescued the driver of a burning car that crashed near Sea-Tac early Friday morning. Chris Ingalls reports.
Driver escapes after street sweeper catches fire
2007-04-13
A street sweeper erupted in flames on northbound I-5 in Seattle, bringing the Friday afternoon commute to a halt. The fire started around 2 p.m. near Spokane Street. The driver escaped with minor injuries. KING 5's Bernard Choi reports.
2007-04-13
Tornadoes hit the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. The storms rolled through Friday afternoon. Jim Forman has the latest.
Raw: Burned car that crashed in SeaTac
2007-04-13
A tow truck loads the burned wreck of a small car that crashed on International Boulevard at SR 518 in SeaTac, Washington. A state trooper pulled the driver from the car moments before it burst into flames.
Sonics arena bill passes in key Senate committee
2007-04-13
The push in the State Legislature for a new Sonics arena reached uncharted territory Friday, when the Senate Ways and Means Committee passed a new and altered bill to use tax money to help pay for the proposed $500 million multi-purpose facility, but time is running out. The legislature is scheduled to adjourn April 22. King 5's Chris Daniels reports.
TVW: Senate Ways and Means hearing on Sonics arena bill
2007-04-13
The Washington State Senate Ways and Means Committe passed a proposed bill for a new Sonics arena. The bill now moves to the Rules Committee, but it still has a long way to go before it reaches both the Senate and House floors for a vote before the legislature adjourns April 22. TVW video of the Ways and Means hearing and vote.
Raw: Street sweeper fire on I-5 in Seattle
2007-04-13
Flames swallowed a street sweeper on I-5 through Seattle Friday afternoon, bringing northbound traffic to a halt for nearly an hour. Shortly after the fire started, cars could be seen driving around the burning vehicle. WSDOT video.
Raw: Tow truck crashes into condo in Gresham, Ore.
2007-04-13
A tow truck veered off a Gresham, Oregon road, rolled and then crashed through the wall of a condo early Friday morning. Firefighters say anyone who had been on the lower floor of the condo would have been killed. Fortunately, everyone was upstairs. Police said the driver of the tow truck fled the scene and a search was underway.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge section edges closer to final destination
2007-04-13
The oversized section of the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge that was stranded for weeks at the Washington-Idaho border is now parked along I-5 in Federal Way. KING 5's Tonya Mosley reports.
Seattle's new school chief looks forward to the job
2007-04-13
In a telephone interview with KING5 News, Seattle School Board's newly named chief says her first on-the-job priority will be to determine the exact nature of the challenges facing the district.
2007-04-12
The remains of an abandoned newborn discovered in Port Orchard almost exactly one year ago were given a proper burial today. The child was also given a name all her own -- Dawn. Officials still seek information on her parents' identities.
A closer look at Dr. Goodloe-Johnson
2007-04-12
Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson, the head of schools in Charleston, South Carolina has accepted the position as Seattle's new school superintendent. What is she like and what will she bring to Seattle? Linda Brill just returned from Charleston with a closer look at the woman who'll soon be Seattle's new school chief.
Drivers with unsecured loads face stiff fines
2007-04-12
Failure to properly secure a load would mean a $194 fine --and if it injures someone, the fine could go up to $5,000 and a year in jail. The state hopes the penalties will prevent roadway accidents.
Bridge expansion joint makes its way toward Tacoma Narrows
2007-04-13
An oversized section of the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge that was stranded for weeks because of its size is on the move and making good progress. Elisa Hahn reports.
Scientists watching Mount Rainier's swarm of quakes
2007-04-12
Is Mount Rainier coming back to life? Probably not, but scientists are closely watching a swarm or earthquakes on and under the mountain, some of which are unusual. Glenn Farley reports on why scientists are watching closely.
State says beliefs can't stop pharmacies from filling prescriptoins
2007-04-12
Druggists who think "morning-after" birth control pills are tantamount to abortion can't stop a patient's right to get a prescription, state regulators said Thursday. The state Board of Pharmacy ruled that drug stores have a duty to fill lawful prescriptions, regardless of personal objections. Kim Holcomb reports.
Maria Goodloe-Johnson accepts offer for Seattle Schools superintendent
2007-04-12
Seattle School Board selected its new chief Thursday, naming Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson as Seattle's new school superintendent. Goodloe-Johnson tells KING 5 she has accepted the position. KING 5's Ray Lane reports.
Starved and dead cattle litter field near Monroe
2007-04-12
In a field just off Highway 2 near Monroe are the remains of cattle that were allegedly allowed to starve and die. Neighbors say the man who cared for the cattle has disappeared and an animal rescue group fears he may hurt other animals. KING 5's Rob Piercy reports.
Fire guts Fremont apartment building
2007-04-12
An early morning fire torched the top floor of a three-story apartment building in Fremont Thursday, gutting the unit but causing no serious injuries. KING 5's Chris Daniels reports.
2007-04-12
The poison pet-food scare is causing many to wonder just how safe is the food we humans eat? Americans experience 76 million food-borne illnesses each year. Elisa Hahn reports on who is making sure our food is safe.
Meet Seattle superintendent finalist Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson
2007-04-07
Goodloe-Johnson has spent nearly two decades running schools. Before becoming superintendent, she was an assistant superintendent, a principal, and a special-education teacher.
Maria Goodloe-Johnson named as the new school superintendent
2007-04-12
The Seattle School Board has selected Maria Goodloe-Johnson as the new school superintendent for the city. The announcement that an offer was being made was read by school board president Cheryl Chow.
Firefighters concerned about condo safety
2007-04-11
Snohomish County firefighters worry that narrow, privately owned roads between condos are too narrow for fire trucks to navigate. Glenn Farley reports.
Mom faces struggle after losing daughter to fire
2007-04-11
A Bremerton mother lost her only daughter to a devastating house fire. Now she struggles to survive with her three-year-old son. She was able to save her little boy from the burning home last month, but they face an uncertain future. Eric Wilkinson has their story.
Dozens of animal carcasses dumped (graphic images)
2007-04-11
It was a surprising discovery in South King County when dozens of animal carcasses were found along the side of the road near Black Diamond. Kim Holcomb reports.
NW Newsmaker: Domestic partners bill explainer
2007-04-11
Julie Shapiro, associated professor at Seattle University's School of Law, helps break down what the domestic partners bill includes,
School bus collision near Puyallup sends five kids to hosptial.
2007-04-11
Paramedics responded to a school bus crash Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of 160th Street East and 74th Avenue East in the South Hill area near Puyallup. Five elementary school children have been taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup with minor injuries. KING 5's Paul Aker reports.
New Seattle Schools Superintendent could be chosen today
2007-04-12
The largest school district in the state could have a new superintendent today, but a new development on the east coast could create a stumbling block. One of the two remaining candidates, the chief academic officer in the Philadelphia School District, could receive a promotion. KING 5's Ray Lane reports.
Aerials: Five students injured in Puyallup school bus crash
2007-04-11
Paramedics responded to a school bus crash Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of 160th Street East and 74th Avenue East in the South Hill area near Puyallup. Five elementary school kids have been taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup with minor injuries.
Children march for immigration reform in Downtown Seattle
2007-04-11
of children marched through the streets of downtown Seattle, calling for comprehensive immigration reform. The Youth and Children's March and Rally is pushing for a quicker system for visas and more protection for migrant workers.
2007-04-11
The mystery of disappearing bee colonies is known as colony collapse syndrome. Researchers say the near-crisis could eventually be felt by Washington farmers, since bees are a huge part of United States crop production.
Kent firefighters battle hazmat blaze
2007-04-11
An overnight fire sent a toxic plume of smoke into the air in Kent. Firefighters rushed to TECT Aerospace Operations after a report of burning titanium metal shavings, and they found the smoke was more dangerous than the flames.
Legislature passes domestic partnership measure
2007-04-11
Nearly a year after the state Supreme Court upheld the state's ban on same-sex marriage, the Legislature responded by passing a measure to give gay and lesbian couples some of the rights that come with marriage. Tonya Mosley reports.
2007-04-11
Neighbors heard screaming and found a Poulsbo woman being attacked by a pit bull. But they jumped into action to save her before it was too late. Mimi Jung reports from Harrison Hospital in Bremerton where the 60-year-old victim is recovering.
Family's house burns before girl's surgery
2007-04-11
There are tests in life we all must bear, but one family in Olympia has really had more than its fair share of hardship. Jim Forman reports on a little girl who needs surgery, but now the family's house has burned down.
Dad outraged about son's piercing
2007-04-10
A local dad is outraged that is 14-year-old son was able to get his lip pierced without his permission. Deborah Feldman reports.
New study explores port emissions
2007-04-10
When we think of air pollution, the first things that come to mind are cars and factories. But in Western Washington, a major source of pollution is coming from ships and marine activity. Glenn Farley reports on how much there is and what to do about it.
Seattle recyclers busted in stolen metal sting
2007-04-10
Police say Everbright International bought stolen metal, no questions asked. Companies that have been victimized by metal thieves donated items to help in the sting. Lori Matsukawa reports.
Racist vandals strike Olympia neighborhood
2007-04-10
Vandals targeted an Olympia neighborhood with messages of hate. But one victim says the messages confirm what he's been saying all along - that the community needs to pull together. Tricia Manning-Smith reports.
Whidbey Island mourns fallen sailors
2007-04-10
Family and friends are mourning the loss of three sailors from NAS Whidbey killed in Iraq last week. The men, part of a highly skilled explosives disposal team, are the first casualties in the war from the naval station. KING 5's Rob Piercy reports.
Motorcycle cop struggles for gun against suspected burglar
2007-04-10
A Police K-9 took down a man who struggled with a Marysville motorcycle cop and nearly made off with the officer's gun Tuesday morning. At one point, the suspect managed to get the gun out of the officer's holster. KING 5's Eric Wilkinson reports.
Port Orchard father accused of brutally beating baby daughter
2007-04-10
A three-month-old girl is clinging to life after what social workers are calling a brutal beating, allegedly at the hands of her own father. Prosecutors say the 22-year-old got upset because the baby, named Genessa, wouldn't stop crying. KING 5's Bernard Choi reports.
Raw: Police K-9 nabs man suspected of wrestling Marysville cop
2007-04-10
A police K-9 captured a man who police say struggled with a Marysville motorcycle officer on Tuesday, nearly taking the officer's gun. Police searched for 3 hours along Ebey Slough before capturing the suspect.
Coyote spotted in Everett backyard
2007-04-10
A woman in Everett, Wash., snapped photos of a coyote she spotted in her backyard. KING 5's Tim Robinson reports.
2007-04-09
This close Navy community of Oak Harbor is learning that three sailors stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island have been killed in Iraq. They are the first casualties from Whidbey Island since the war began more than four years ago. Jim Forman reports.
Two men found dead in mobile home
2007-04-10
Two men in their 20's were found dead Monday afternoon in a trailer park in Sumner, Wash.
Sex offender accused of leaving sexual literature for teen in tip jar
2007-04-09
A convicted rapist, considered highly likely to reoffend is accused of targeting a 16-year-old girl at a Centralia espresso stand, even dropping off sexually explicit literature in the girl's tip jar. KING 5's Paul Aker reports.
Moments before cruise ship sinks
2007-04-09
Two passengers are still missing. Rescuers will launch a robotic submarine to search for them. Lori Matsukawa shows us the chaos during the evacuation.
SPD clears two officers of misconduct
2007-04-09
Seattle Police cleared two of their own over allegations that they planted drugs on a suspect and lied about another investigation. Eric Wilkinson reports.
New 520 bridge could mean tolls on I-90
2007-04-09
Would you pay a toll to cross over Lake Washington on your way to work? You may not have a choice, according to an independent study for the State Treasurer's Office. Tolls would be required on I-90, to help build a new 520 bridge. Glenn Farley reports.
Aerials: Kayakers rescued from Lake Washington
2007-04-09
Seattle Harbor Patrol officers and firefighters jumped into action after two people flipped over in their Kayak on Lake Washington late Monday morning. One of the kayakers managed to make it to shore. The other was pulled into a Seattle Harbor Patrol boat. Winds on Lake Washington were blowing about 25 - 30 mph around the time the kayak turned over.
Man dies in SR 522 crash in Kenmore
2007-04-09
A man was killed in an accident between a car and a dump truck in Kenmore this morning. Tonya Mosley reports.
One person killed in Bothell Way crash
2007-04-09
One person was killed in an accident between a car and a dump truck in Bothell Monday morning. The crash happened on State Route 522 at 80th Ave. NE. just after 7 a.m.
A week after arson, teachers prepare for students' return to classroom
2007-04-09
School employees at Alcott Elementary School in Redmond are trying to piece together a learning environment after fire damaged nearly a dozen classrooms last week.
Couple struggling with ALS finds comfort from strangers
2007-04-08
Living with Lou Gehrig's disease can push patients and their partners to the limits of loneliness and isolation. One family is finding comfort in sharing their struggles with strangers.
Pastor offers forgiveness after frightening attack
2007-04-08
Just one day after a Tacoma pastor returned from South Africa, two thieves attacked him less than two blocks from his home. On Easter Sunday, he had a message for his attackers. Amy Finley has the story.
Raw: House fire lights up corner of Seattle's Rainier Valley
2007-04-08
Fire damaged a home in the Rainier Valley early Sunday morning. Flames from the home at 51st and Raymond could be seen from several blocks away just before 2 a.m. It took crews about a half hour to control the blaze. The family inside made it out of the house safely.
Raw: A tearful reunion after Greek cruise ship disaster
2007-04-07
Steffany Peterson bursts into tears on seeing her parents at Portland International Airport. Peterson was on board a Greek cruise ship that struck a reef and sank Thursday in the Aegean Sea.
Couple finds treasure inside Thermos bottles
2007-04-07
A couple in south King County were delighted when they bought two Thermoses for $4 at a yard sale, but what they found inside those containers shocked them. Roberta Romero has the story.
Simonyi fans watch launch on screen at Museum of Flight
2007-04-07
Charles Simonyi and his Cosmonaut crewmates roared into space, toward the international space station on Saturday. Back home in Seattle, hundreds of friends and space fans sat back and watched the launch a half world away on the big screen at the Museum of Flight's Allen Auditorium.
Wash. group who survived Greek ship accident back at home
2007-04-07
Students from two Kitsap County schools who were onboard a Greek cruise ship when it struck a reef and later sank, are back in the United States. Bernard Choi reports.
Sailor family riding wave of fame
2007-04-06
It was a local reunion that tugged at the hearts of people around the country. Sailor Bill Hawes came home from Iraq and surprised his son at his Sedro-Woolley elementary school. Jane McCarthy caught up with the family that is now a wave of fame.
Simonyi getting ready for space launch
2007-04-06
Saturday is the big day for Seattle billionaire Charles Simonyi to head into space with the Russians. Simonyi has been in training in the former Soviet Union for months. Even his close friend, Martha Stewart, is planning to see him off. Glenn Farley looks ahead to the launch.
Kitsap County group survives sinking cruise ship
2007-04-07
Several Bremerton high school students survived the sinking of a cruise ship. Te ship went down Thursday in the Aegean Sea in Greece after hitting a reef. Mimi Jung has more about their story of survival.
Burglar turns out to be sex offender
2007-04-07
They knew his face, but not his name, and certainly not his crime. A local family is relieved the neighborhood sex offender is behind bars. Deputies say he broke into their home and was targeting their daughter. Jim Forman reports.
Story of contrasts: Invader vs. resident
2007-04-06
A man who was sentenced Friday didn't care whom he hurt when he broke into the wrong home, but the man inside was ready to fight to the death to protect his wife. Paul Aker reports.
Who will be the next Seattle Schools superintendent?
2007-04-06
The two finalists met with reporters Thursday and Friday. Linda Brill has a closer look at the candidates.
Meet Seattle Schools finalist Dr. Thornton
2007-04-06
Thornton has spent more than 20 years overseeing schools and instruction, has worked as a teacher and has helped to develop diversity and minority achievement programs for North Carolina schools.
Strongest warnings about global warming
2007-04-06
It's the strongest warning yet of the devastating fallout that could result because of global warming. In a new report by the United Nations, 2,000 expert scientists painted a bleak picture of the road ahead. They say up to 30 percent of species could be threatened with extinction, and billions of poor people could face water shortages and disease. Scientists say we've already emitted so much carbon dioxide, we can't stop the process, but we can slow it down.
911 tapes of UW fatal shooting released
2007-04-06
Police released the 911 tapes from Monday's fatal shooting of a University of Washington employee by her ex-boyfriend.
DNA leads to arrest in 1981 cold case
2007-04-06
After detectives processed evidence from a 26-year-old murder case, King County prosecutors filed a first-degree murder charge Friday against a suspect. KING 5's Glenn Farley reports.
Belltown stabbing ruling leaves victim in tears
2007-04-06
A judge ruled on Friday that Marilyn Walker, accused of walking into a downtown Seattle health care clinic and stabbing a worker multiple times, is not guilty by reason of insanity. The ruling left the victim, Maritza Dowe, in tears. KING 5's Linda Brill reports.
Woman trapped for hours in submerged car
2007-04-05
Mary Breneman said she was blinded by the rising sun early Sunday when she missed a curve on Highway 504 and crashed into waist-deep water in a swampy area near Silver Lake. Pat Dooris reports.
2007-04-06
It was a near-death experience for a toddler in Thurston County. The boy wandered into a backyard fishing pond where his frantic mother discovered him face-down. Tricia Manning-Smith tell us what happened.
Tempers flare at State Capitol
2007-04-06
It was a debate on the House floor over a bill that penalizes insurance companies for unfairly denying a claim when tempers flared at the State Capitol in Olympia. Elisa Hahn reports.
Suspicious package shuts down ferry
2007-04-05
The bomb squad shut down the Steilacoom ferry dock after a suspicious package was found. Paul Aker has the latest.
Port of Seattle trying to clear the air
2007-04-05
This month we will find out just how bad the air quality is at Western Washington sea ports. But Thursday, the Ports tried to get ahead of the expected revelations by showing what they're doing to improve the situation. Gary Chittim has more on the Port's race to clear the air.
Raw video: Home trashed in Craigslist hoax
2007-04-05
A fake ad placed on Craigslist invited people to take whatever they wanted for free from a Tacoma home, turning unsuspecting people into vandals.
WSDOT animation: Quake could break 520 floating bridge
2007-04-05
The Washington State Department of Transportation has released a computer simulation of how pillars on the West High-rise could crack and crumble in a major quake. The simulation shows pontoons on the bridge would fail, causing much of the span to sink into Lake Washington.
New simulation from WSDOT: Windstorm could sink 520 floating bridge
2007-04-05
The Washington State Department of Transportation has released an updated computer simulation showing what it says could happen to the 520 floating bridge during a major windstorm. Battered by 70 mph winds, the sections break apart, causing the pontoons to flood and sink.
Mysterious ad turns unsuspecting people into vandals
2007-04-05
Someone with cruel intentions placed a fake ad on Craigslist inviting people to take whatever they wanted for free from a Tacoma home. Tricia Manning-Smith talked to the devastated homeowner and shows us what's left of the house.
Girl wounded in Lakewood motel shooting
2007-04-05
Police are searching for a suspect in the shooting of a 17-year-old girl at a Lakewood motel. According to police, the girl was shot at at the Western Inn at around 7 a.m.. The girl was shot once, the bullet went through both of her legs. She was taken to Madigan Army Medical Center for treatment.
Poor test results for several car head restraints
2007-04-05
Head restraints in several passenger vehicles provided marginal or poor protection against neck injuries and whiplash, the insurance industry reported Thursday in new crash test results.
Report: UW departments failed to report death threats
2007-04-05
According to The Seattle Times, two University of Washington Departments failed to report to human resources that employee Rebecca Griegos had received threats from her ex-boyfriend. KING 5's Jane McCarthy reports.
Filling the bouquets of the Hmong flower growers
2007-04-04
Local flower growers are being asked to help out some farmers who would never ask for help themselves. They are the Hmong flower farmers of the Snoqualmie River Valley, and last year's floods wiped them out. Gary Chittim shows us how, with a little help, they hope to get their heads back above high water.
Park and ride car thefts spike in Pierce County
2007-04-04
Rider beware if you park your car and take a bus from Pierce County. Several park and rides are seeing a spike in car thefts this year. Paul Aker reports.
Bystanders lift van off woman pinned underneath
2007-04-04
Three people were run over by a a florist van at a Dairy Queen drive-thru Wednesday afternoon. Police say one of the victims was a young woman who was pinned underneath. Bystanders picked up the van and pulled the woman out. Elisa Hahn reports.
Grandpa George always makes time
2007-04-04
Every parent wishes they had more time for their children. The stresses and struggles of daily life too often make for missed ball games or school plays. Few know that feeling better than this man whose daughter's death brings home the reality of just how valuable that lost time really is. Eric Wilkinson introduces us to Grandpa George.
Prison inmate gets liver transplant
2007-04-04
After waiting for more than two years, a Washington inmate has just received a liver transplant. He is the first prisoner in Washington to get a new organ, and taxpayers are footing the bill. Ray Lane reports from the UW Medical Center.
Nickels unveils 'Bicycle Master Plan'
2007-04-04
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels released the two-year plan to dramatically expand the city's network of bike lanes by 136 miles, triple the number of current bike lanes. Glenn Farley reports.
Fake delivery men terrorize Federal Way homeowner
2007-04-04
Two robbers tricked a mother at home with her child, posing as delivery men before breaking into the home Tuesday. Linda Brill reports.
Metro bus burns during morning commute
2007-04-04
A King County Metro bus caught fire Wednesday morning on Interstate 5 near Southcenter. KING5 News' Chris Daniels reports.
Aerials: Florist van crash in Marysville sends three people to hospital
2007-04-04
A florist van crashed near a Marysville Dairy Queen fast Wednesday afternoon, sending at least three people to the hospital. The Marysville Fire Department says two men and one woman, all of them young adults, were injured. The woman was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center. Marysville Police were questioning the driver of the van.
Fake FedEx delivery men ransack Federal Way home
2007-04-04
Two robbers tricked a Federal Way mother at home with her young child, posing FedEx employees before breaking into the home Tuesday. Police say when the woman opened the door, the two stormed into the home, showed their guns and put on masks. KING 5's Linda Brill reports.
Raw: Police say UW shooter may have used stolen identity
2007-04-03
University of Washington police revealed Tuesday they tried in recent weeks to track down the man who ultimately shot and killed the ex-girlfriend he was stalking. They also say Jonathan Rowan has several aliases and may have stolen the gun used in the shooting.
Empty Seattle Metro bus burns on I-5 (raw video)
2007-04-04
A Seattle Metro bus caught fire Wednesday morning on Interstate 5 near Southcenter. WDOT camera video.
Tacoma cracking down on panhandling
2007-04-04
Tacoma police will soon have the power to sweep panhandlers off the streets after the city council on Tuesday passed new, strict rules on begging in public areas. KING 5's Jane McCarthy reports.
2007-04-03
Shoreline Police are looking for two men who mugged a pair of 11-year-old boys and took the only things they had of value – their musical instruments. Gary Chittim reports.
Young woman drowns in public pool
2007-04-03
A woman's drowning leaves her loved ones puzzled and outraged because she died while trying to learn how to swim at a Tukwila city pool. Bernard Choi reports on what happened.
Staying safe from domestic violence
2007-04-03
It appears Rebecca Griego did all the right things in trying to protect herself from her killer, yet he was still able to take her life. Domestic violence workers worry that news may discourage women in similar circumstances from taking steps to save their own lives. But survivors are now speaking out with a message of hope. Eric Wilkinson reports.
Many pet owners now make own pet food
2007-04-03
Some worried dog and cat owners are going to great lengths to avoid contaminated pet food. They're grinding up meat and whipping up homemade meals for their dogs and cats. But that might not be the best plan. Ray Lane explains.
Pregnant woman killed in shooting at CNN Center
2007-04-03
A woman who was reportedly pregnant is dead after a shooting inside CNN's headquarters complex Tuesday, in what police call a "domestic situation." Her alleged attacker was shot by a CNN security guard. Lori Matsukawa reports.
Police tried to track down stalker ex-boyfriend before deadly shooting
2007-04-03
University of Washington police revealed Tuesday that a number of aliases made it difficult to track down the man who ultimately shot and killed the ex-girlfriend he was stalking. KING 5's Tricia Manning-Smith reports.
Raw: SUV crashes into Black Lake
2007-04-03
An SUV crashed into in Black Lake, southwest of Olympia Tuesday afternoon. The dark colored vehicle had water up to the top of its wheels near the edge of the lake near the 4400 block of Black Lake Boulevard. Paramedics at the scene put one person, believed to be the driver, on a backboard to be taken to the hospital.
NAACP calls for investigation of SPD drug arrests
2007-04-03
A local organization is now calling on the Seattle Police Department to do a thorough investigation of recent drug related arrests. Chris Daniels reports.
Raw: Icebreaker Polar Sea returns to Seattle
2007-04-03
The Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Sea returned to Seattle this afternoon after a four-month trip to Antarctica. SkyKING was flying overhead as the ship came into Elliott Bay.
Raw: Pres. Bush's news conference on Iraq funding
2007-04-03
Pres. Bush expressed frustration with the congressional debate on Iraq war spending and accused majority-party Democrats of being "more interested in fighting political battles in Washington than providing our troops what they need."
Friends and co-workers remember UW shooting victim
2007-04-03
Friends and co-workers share their memories of Rebecca Griego one day after she was shot and killed on the UW campus by the ex-boyfriend who had been stalking her. KING 5's Jane McCarthy reports.
NAACP, other organizations, hold press conference
2007-04-03
James Bible, President of the Seattle King County Branch NAACP; Dustin Washington, American Friends Service Committee; John Page, Village of Hope; and Sunil Abraham, The Racial Disparity Project speak to the media.
Boeing reaches major milestone with 787
2007-04-03
Boeing Co. officials have announced that they have sold more than 500 of the new fuel-efficient 787 passenger jets. Glenn Farley reports.
Shooting at CNN Center in Atlanta
2007-04-03
Man shoots woman at CNN Center; suspect shot by security.
How to escape an abusive relationship
2007-04-03
Friends say Rebecca Griego did everything she could to try and protect herself from her ex-boyfriend. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough. Barbara Hope from Eastside Domestic Violence Program talks about what women in this kind of situation can and should do.
Housemate describes UW shooting victim
2007-04-03
The housemate of UW shooting victim Rebecca Griego talks with KING 5 about her friend and her efforts to protect herself from the man she feared would track her down. KING 5's Amy Finley reports.
UW victim, alleged shooter had shared Ballard home
2007-04-03
The victim and the alleged shooter had lived in a Ballard home until January, when Rebecca Griego moved out after Jonathan Rowan was accused of getting violent with her. KING 5's Mimi Jung reports.
Report card: Airline quality getting worse
2007-04-03
Report card: Airline quality getting worseAn annual report on the nation's largest air carriers shows that as air travel increases airline quality across the board is getting worse...from cancellations and bumped flights to on-time arrivals and mishandled baggage.
Pres. Bush on Iraq war spending
2007-04-03
At a White House news conference, President Bush expressed frustration with the congressional debate on Iraq war spending and accused majority-party Democrats of being "more interested in fighting political battles in Washington than providing our troops what they need." Bush renewed his veto threats on both a House and Senate spending bills.
Raw: Police chase stolen boat in tow
2007-04-03
Clackamas County, Ore. deputies are looking for a drug suspect accused of taking off with a stolen boat in tow during a chase Sunday morning. Video shows the truck swerving during the chase and eventually losing the boat.
Raw: Fire damages Rainier Valley home
2007-04-03
A massive blaze in a two-story home in the Rainier Valley kept Seattle fire crews at bay for nearly an hour Monday night.
Developers drop proposal for NASCAR track at Bremerton
2007-04-03
The sponsors of a proposal to build a NASCAR racetrack in Kitsap County say it is dead, although they haven't given up completely on the Northwest. The sponsors of the proposed track near Bremerton abandoned their efforts Monday after encountering stiff opposition from local officials and resistance at the state Legislature. Elisa Hahn reports.
Complete coverage: Two dead at UW
2007-04-03
Family members of shooting victim Rebecca Griego are on their way from Colorado to Seattle. Mimi Jung reports from Gould Hall, and Amy Finley talked to the victim's friend.
UW shooting victim was desperate for help
2007-04-02
Two people are dead in a possible murder-suicide that shattered the morning calm at Gould Hall on the Seattle campus. The woman who was shot tried to keep the alleged shooter away from her by getting restraining orders. Glenn Farley reports.
Students and friends react to UW shooting
2007-04-02
A man and a woman were shot to death Monday morning inside the University of Washington's architecture building in an apparent murder-suicide, university police said. Colleagues of the woman said she had told them she was being harassed by a former boyfriend and that she had asked friends to watch out for him. Ray Lane reports.
Raw: UW Police press conference about fatal shootings
2007-04-02
UW Assistant Police Chief Ray Wittmier gives an update on Monday's shooting at Gould Hall and about the protection order the victim filed against the alleged shooter.
Passengers jump from Port Orchard ferry
2007-04-02
Passengers abandoned ship after the ferry hit some rocks Monday afternoon. The Coast Guard says the captain of the "Carlisle Two" missed a slip in Port Orchard after arriving from Bremerton.
Roof of old Tacoma building collapses
2007-04-02
A Tacoma building looks like it was bombed and no one is sure exactly why. The structure that's been an eyesore for years collapsed unexpectedly. Paul Aker reports.
Arson damages Redmond school classroom
2007-04-02
The search is on for an arsonist who torched a Redmond elementary school early Monday, damaging nearly a third of the building and its contents. It happened at Louisa May Alcott Elementary just off Redmond-Fall City Road.Chris Daniels reports.
UW shooting: Witnesses at the scene
2007-04-02
Two people are dead in a possible murder-suicide that shattered the morning calm at Gould Hall on the Seattle campus. Witnesses talk to KING5 News.
Complete coverage: Two dead at UW's Gould Hall
2007-04-02
Two people are dead in a possible murder-suicide that shattered the morning calm at University of Washington's Gould Hall on the Seattle campus.
Raw aerials: Roof of Tacoma building collapses
2007-04-02
Firefighters were called to the scene of a roof collapse in Tacoma on Monday morning. The old Eagles building at 13th and Fawcett in the downtown area has been for sale for some time.
Trump 'beats' McMahon-then Trump gets 'trumped': WWE
2007-04-02
In the so-called "Battle of the Billionaires" Donald Trump's wrestler beat Vince McMahon's. At ringside Donald takes on Vince, then helps shave McMahon's head. The donald didn't get away untouched, however. He was given a lesson in the ring by 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin. WWE video
Aerials: Two killed at University of Washington
2007-04-02
Raw aerial video of the scene of a fatal shooting at Gould Hall on the University of Washington campus.
It's opening day for the Mariners
2007-04-02
The Mariners begin their 2007 campaign at home today against their American League West nemesis Oakland. The ball park is hoping to get some of that 'Sodo Mojo' back. Tim Robinson reports.
2007-04-02
Some residents got an unexpected surprise this morning after a light dusting of snow fell overnight, mostly in Arlington, Everett and in the Cascades.
Raw: Fire destroys 2 classrooms in Redmond, WA
2007-04-02
Raw: Fire has damaged Alcott Elementary School in Redmond. Firefighters responded to an automatic alarm at 4:30 Monday morning. When they arrived at the school at 4213 228th Avenue NE, they found flames coming from the back of the building.
Tiptoe through the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
2007-04-01
Each April, Skagit Valley comes alive with dazzling colors, and with this beauty come thousands of visitors. Greg Copeland reports.
Small Everett fire could have big impact
2007-04-01
The fire broke out Sunday afternoon just after 1 p.m. in the 2800 block of Baker Avenue downtown. The basement of the building houses the collection of the Snohomish County History Museum. Bernard Choi reports.
UW considering three strikes rule for unruly students
2007-04-01
Three strikes and you're out. It's a new proposal for students at the University of Washington, where administrators are considering cracking down on bad behavior, both on and off campus. KING 5's Kim Holcomb talked with some students to get their reaction.
