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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 progr