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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.
Green buildings taking root
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."
Raw: Seattle sinkhole
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.
Woman scalped in Go Kart
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.
NAACP wants police reforms
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.
Getting started with HD
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.
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Raw video: Home trashed in Craigslist hoax
2007-04-09
A fake ad placed on Craigslist invited people to take whatever they wanted for free from a Tacoma home, turning unsuspecting people into vandals (originally posted 4/5/07).
Dozens of animal carcasses dumped (graphic images)
2007-04-16
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 (originally posted 4/11/07).
Raw video: One person killed in Bothell Way crash
2007-04-16
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. (originally posted 4/7/16).
Coyote spotted in Everett backyard
2007-04-16
A woman in Everett, Wash., snapped photos of a coyote she spotted in her backyard. KING 5's Tim Robinson reports (originally posted 4/10/07).
Mysterious Craigslist ad turns unsuspecting people into vandals
2007-04-09
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 (originally posted 4/5/07).
Aerials: Two killed at University of Washington
2007-04-09
Raw aerial video of the scene of a fatal shooting at Gould Hall on the University of Washington campus(originally posted 4/2/07).
Raw: Tearful reunion as sailor returns from Iraq, surprises son in class
2007-04-02
Tears of joy flowed in Sedro Woolley today (3/29/07) when Petty Officer Bill Hawes, who had been in Iraq since September, surprised his 6-year-old son, John, in class.
Tears of joy for returning sailor
2007-04-02
Thursday (3/29/07), the tears were flowing in Sedro-Woolley, but they were tears of joy. KING 5 cameras were rolling when a sailor who had been in Iraq since September surprised his son in class. Elisa Hahn has the heartwarming reunion.
Seattle man teaches Sen. McCain lesson
2007-04-02
A Seattle CEO of a news Web site shows the true power of the Internet after setting a trap for Senator John McCain. Elisa Hahn reports (originally posted 3/28/07).
Real or Fake? Trump slaps Wrestlemania's Vince McMahon
2007-04-02
Call it the slap heard 'round the world, or at least by professional wrestling fans.
During a news conference Wednesday (3/29/07) promoting Wrestlemania 23, Donald Trump slapped World Wrestling Entertainment chairman Vince McMahon, who was taunting him.
It happened at Trump Tower in New York City.
Trump and McMahon have wrestlers facing each other at a match in Detroit.
The incident had many wondering if it was real... or a stunt.Full story on the bet
Two found dead in Gig Harbor home
2007-04-02
Police in Gig Harbor have found the bodies of a man and woman inside a home in which a suspect in an earlier shooting was holed up. They believe it was a case of murder-suicide. Paul Aker reports (originally posted 3/29/07).
Thousands rally in Seattle agains Iraq war
2007-03-26
Thousands of people gathered in Seattle Sunday in opposition to the war in Iraq. The crowd marched through downtown Seattle to show that four years into the Iraq war, these citizens want to end the conflict and bring the troops home. Deborah Feldman reports (originally posted 3/18/07).
Suspect in violent Everett beating removed from courtroom
2007-03-26
Even shackled and chained, a man accused of a violent beating managed to disrupt a courtroom for the second straight day as a judge decides if he's competent to stand trial. 26-year-old Anthony Viscussi is accused of brutally attacking an Everett woman with a pipe. KING 5's Rob Piercy reports (originally posted 3/22/07).
Tonya Harding's 911 call to police
2007-03-26
Clark County, Washington sheriff's deputies responded to two calls early Sunday morning, March 11, involving Oregon ice skater Tonya Harding.
Police reports describe Harding as "very agitated" and "tweaking out." (Originally posted 3/20/07).
Sergeant Tim Bieber said that police received the first call at about 5 a.m. According to a police report, Harding said four men and a woman tried to break into her car and steal it. In his report, the deputy wrote that Harding's account was "very implausible." Her friend later said Harding was reacting to asthma medication.
This is the 911 tape. Note: Telephone number is to a business location, not Tonya Harding.
Fight between Vancouver firefighter and police caught on video by Everett man
2007-03-26
An Everett man shot home video showing Vancouver, B.C. police wrestling with an off-duty firefighter and his son.
Ryan McCafferty was shooting when Curtis Mason and his son Grant were battling the officers Saturday night. The SUV they were in had just crashed. Police believe the woman behind the wheel was drunk (originally posted 3/21/07).
Starved boy's foster mother outraged
2007-03-19
A Sequim woman is outraged after learning that a 4-year-old boy she considered her grandson was found starving in an Everett apartment. The boy's father was arrested for intentionally withholding food. Eric Wilkinson reports (originally posted 3/12/07).
Mariners release new TV ads - see them all
2007-03-19
The 2007 Seattle Mariners television commercials were released today. There are seven commercials, featuring 17 players, a coach and a moose. Video from The Seattle Mariners (originally posted 3/14/07).
Argentina aerobatics flight ends in fatal crash
2007-03-19
A stunt pilot lost control of his plane and crashed nose-first during an air show in Argentina. The plane flew in low over the runway in front of the crowd in Buenos Aires, performed some maneuvers, then began a vertical climb until the plane stalled. The plane was an Extra 300 LV-AYB. The pilot, who was a national aerobatics champion, was killed instantly. The crash is under investigation (originally posted 3/12/07).
Pet food maker announces huge recall
2007-03-19
A major manufacturer of dog and cat food sold under Wal-Mart, Safeway, Kroger and other store brands recalled 60 million containers of wet pet food Friday after reports of kidney failure and deaths. Tricia Manning Smith reports (originally posted 3/16/07).
Big fine for 'cutting' at freeway onramps
2007-03-12
The Washington State Patrol is cracking down on onramp motorists who 'cut' onto the freeway early by crossing what's called the gore point (originally posted 03/07/07).
UW scientist takes a look at stowaway spider
2007-03-12
A Snoqualmie family made an alarming discovery after a trip to Costco - a very big, very hairy spider, along with an egg sac the size of a quarter (originally posted 03/04/07).
Video shows teen giving pot to young nephews
2007-03-12
Two teens were arrested after police found a video of them showing two children how to smoke marijuana. Fort Worth Police found the video Feb. 22 while investigating Demetris McCoy, 17, and Vanswan Polty, 18, in connection with some burglaries (originally posted 03/05/07).
Bad background check benches Navy dad from son's ball team
2007-03-12
He has clearance to work on nuclear submarines and sensitive military information. So why was this Navy dad from Kitsap County red-flagged for his son's T-ball team? KING 5's Erik Wilkinson reports (originally posted 03/05/07).
Brother and sister fight to change Germany's incest law
2007-03-12
A German couple is bringing one of the world's last and strongest taboos out in the open. It's incest. They're asking the highest court in Germany to make it legal. Frederick Pleitgen has their story (originally posted 03/08/07).
Raw SkyKING video of I-90 pileup at Snoqualmie Pass
2007-03-05
Interstate 90 across Snoqualmie Pass was closed in both directions because of a series of collisions involving as many as 50 to 60 vehicles (originally posted 2/28/07).
Snow creates mess in Western Washington
2007-03-05
Thousands of kids got an unexpected day off from school, and others got to sleep in a bit when wet, sloppy snow fell Wednesday morning. For those who have to drive though the snow, it was slow-going in some places, and we haven't seen the last it (originally posted 2/28/07).
Western Washington deals with more snow and ice
2007-03-05
Snowy weather snarled traffic in much of Washington state this morning, and closing the state's two principal freeways because of accidents. KING5 News noon coverage 03/01/07.
Dust mystery solved
2007-02-26
Many people saw it over the weekend – that white powder found in many places around Western Washington. So what was that stuff? We now we have the answer. Glenn Farley reports.
Strange dust coats cars, baffles residents
2007-02-26
An ash-like dust suddenly appeared in several western Washington communities Sunday.
It covered cars and outdoor furniture in Redmond, Carnation, Grays Harbor and Kingston. Some believe it may be tree pollen, particularly red cedar. But an official explanation has yet to be made. Bernard Choi reports. Originally posted 2/19/07.
Pictures comfort grieving parents
2007-02-26
The only thing more powerful than the joy of having a baby is the pain of losing one. In a time when words can't offer much comfort, this woman shows us how pictures can (orginally posted 02/19/07).
Shoddy work leaves Home Depot customers feeling nailed
2007-02-26
Home Depot is the biggest name in home improvement, but KING 5 Investigators reveal that bigger isn't always better when it comes home remodeling. Linda Byron reports. Originally posted 02/20/07.
Raw video: Fatal I-5 car vs. bus accident at Marysville
2007-02-19
SkyKING video: One person is dead after a Jeep collided with a bus on Interstate 5 at Marysville Tuesday afternoon. The southbound vehicle apparently crossed into the northbound lanes hitting a charter bus. The driver of the SUV was killed and the bus driver was seriously injured (originally posted 2/13/07).
Raw video of I-5 accident in Marysville shot from the ground
2007-02-19
Video segments of the accident scene, shot on the ground by viewers and KING 5 crew. One person in a car that crossed into oncoming lanes died in the accident and a tour bus driver was severely injured (originally posted 2/13/07).
Caught on Tape: Chicago dad attacks kid wrestling his son
2007-02-19
The angry reaction of a suburban Chicago father was caught on tape when his son was pinned by another wrestler during a wrestling match.
Amazing home video of icy collisions in Portland
2007-01-16
Elementary teacher Derek Porter witnessed 15 different car collisions on icy roads outside his Portland apartment Tuesday morning and caught several on home video.
Woman believes she caught super infection at nail salon
2007-02-12
A young Everett woman who required finger surgery because of a very serious infection says the problem started after a simple manicure. Linda Brill has a warning about nail salons (originally posted 2/7/07).
Raw video: Street racing may have caused deadly crash
2007-02-05
Police say two cars were racing down a Bellingham street this morning when one of the cars ran into a pick-up truck that was turning into the Costco store and exploded into flames. Raw SkyKING video. (Originally posted 2/1/07)
Sexy baristas spice up latte service
2007-02-05
A couple of espresso stands around the Seattle area are spicing up service with scantily dressed baristas making your lattes. (Originally posted 2/1/07)
Courting trouble: Brawl breaks out at basketball game
2007-02-05
Students from two Milwaukee schools are now prohibited from buying tickets for the rest of the season following a brawl after a basketball game Wednesday(1/31/07).
Victim of carjacking recalls attack
2007-02-12
Police have new leads in the search for a group of carjackers who beat up a young waitress and stole her car. Elisa Hahn spoke to the victim of this senseless and spiteful attack. (Originally published 1/30/07)
Nicole Kidman in stunt car crash
2007-01-29
Nicole Kidman was taken to a hospital after the Jaguar she was in crashed early Thursday during downtown shooting of the science fiction thriller "The Invasion," police said. Kidman, 39, was examined at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and then released a short time later. (Originally posted 1/26/07).
State troopers on lookout for speeders
2007-01-29
Speeding drivers, better slow down - state troopers will be out in force today in local counties to catch drivers going about 90 mph. KING 5's Chris Daniels reports. (Originally posted 1/25/07)
Woman's nude body found along Thurston County road
2007-01-29
Thurston County, WA investigators have identified the woman whose nude body was found at a gravel pit south of Tumwater. Paul Aker reports.
Snow, ice bring gridlock to Seattle freeways
2007-01-15
Video from DOT cameras taken between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows widespread gridlock from the snow and ice. (Originally posted 1/10/07)
Eastside hit especially hard by winter storm
2007-01-15
The snow hit at the beginning of rush hour causing incredible chaos. Kim Holcomb reports from the Eastside. (Originally posted 1/11/07)
Home video: Wind topples tree in Wenatchee Cemetery
2007-01-15
A wicked windstorm blew through the Wenatchee area on Sunday. Russell Schwaberow shot some video of a tree falling down at the Wenatchee Cemetery. And Jody Leonard sent in video of a tree cutting live power lines. We've also got some raw video shot by KING of other trees down across the area. (Originally posted 1/8/07)
Raw video: Student shot, killed at Foss High School
2007-01-08
Tacoma Police say a student was shot and killed this morning at Foss High School. Classes were canceled for the day and students were bused to Wilson High School. Raw video of the scene. (Originally posted 1/3/07)
Frantic parents rush to school to pick up kids
2007-01-08
One student was shot to death in a high school hallway as classes were starting Wednesday morning, and police arrested another student. Parents rushed to the school to pick up their kids. (Originally posted 1/3/07)
Student shot dead at Tacoma high school
2007-01-08
Tacoma Police and school officials say one student was shot to death just outside Foss High School this morning. Police confirm they have the suspected shooter in custody. KING 5's Jane McCarthy reports. (Originally published 1/3/07)
New Year's at the Needle
2007-01-08
Thousands of people celebrated the arrival of 2007 at the Space Needle in downtown Seattle. A fireworks show began at the stroke of midnight, with shells exploding from the 605-foot landmark. (Originally posted 1/1/07)
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M's manager McLaren thought Felix worked hard in 8-3 loss to Baltimore
2007-07-18
The Mariners lost to Baltimore, 8-3 Tuesday night. M's starter Felix Hernandez pitched well enough to win, but gave a 3-run homer to Jay Gibbons in the 6th inning. The Orioles took the lead on that shot for good. Manager John McLaren talked to reporters afterwards and thought Felix battled to throw over 100 pitches before he handed the ball to the bullpen. McLaren says the bullpen, uncharacteristically, gave up a bunch of runs.
Toxicology reports released in Benoit murder-suicide case
2007-07-17
Investigators have new clues but no final answers about what may have led wrestler Chris Benoit to kill his wife and young son and then himself. The chief medical examiner for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation released autopsy results Tuesday for all three members of the Benoit family.
M's McLaren on Ichiro injury, Tigers series
2007-07-16
M's Manager John McLaren says Ichiro is 'day-to-day' after taking a 96 mph fastball on the right knee, but the good news is x-rays are negative.
Raw video: Ichiro signs new contract with Mariners
2007-07-13
Ichiro suzuki has signed a franchise record $90 million contract with the Seattle Mariners for five more seasons. At a news conference Ichiro spoke with reporters through an interpreter.
Mariners GM Bavasi announces Ichiro's new contract
2007-07-13
Mariners Gen. Mgr. Bill Bavasi announces that Ichiro Suzuki will remain a Mariner and not test the market as free agent. Ichiro has signed a franchise record $90 million contract with Seattle for five more seasons
M's McLaren happy with pitching, 3-2 win over Detroit
2007-07-13
The Mariners return from the All-Star break with a win. They beat the Tigers, 3-2 at Safeco Field. JJ Putz picks up his 25th save of the season. It's 27th straight save which ties a franchise record. After the game, McLaren talked to reporters about Felix Hernandez, JJ Putz, the bullpen and more.
M's Hernandez picks up win despite off night
2007-07-13
The M's beat Detroit, 3-2 Thursday night. Mariners starter Felix Hernandez said after the game he felt sick, but pitched well enough to keep the team in it. Hernandez earned the win going 6 and two-thirds of innings. He gave up 10 hits and only 2 earned runs.
M's closer Putz ties franchise record for consecutive saves
2007-07-13
M's beat the Tigers Thursday night, 3-2. Closer J. J. Putz came in and recorded his 25th save of the season. It's also his 27th straight save overall, which ties a franchise record. Putz talked to reporters after the game about the save, Eddie Guardado and the M's win.
Tiger pitcher and Pasco Native Jeremy Bonderman ready for M's in Seattle
2007-07-13
Pasco native Jeremy Bonderman returns to the Northwest to play the Mariners. We spoke with the Tigers pitcher before Thursday's game. He talks about being in Seattle, his All-Star break in Pasco and more.
M's Manager John McLaren high hopes for the team
2007-07-12
M's manager John McLaren spoke with reporters before Thursday's game with Detroit. He talks about his goals for the rest of the season, Ichiro's impending new contract, and more.
Rashard officially signs with Orlando, thought Seattle was starting over
2007-07-11
Rashard Lewis is officially an Orlando Magic basketball player. The Sonics and Magic agreed on a sign-and-trade deal. Lewis said he wanted to play for Orlando all along. He also says that it looked like the Sonics were starting over and he didn't want to be a part of that. He's 27 and in his prime and wants to be a playoff contender.
Storm's Lauren Jackson ready for All-Star break
2007-07-12
The Storm lost to Connecticut, 76-63 on Wednesday. Lauren Jackson scored 24 points. She called it a tough game, especially that it was the back side of back-to-back game. LJ says she's ready for the All-Star game.
Joe Montana in Seattle talking football
2007-07-11
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana is in town to talk about a blood pressure education program. After that, he sat down with Paul Silvi to discuss his career under center.
Storm's Bird gives an injury update and on the team's progress
2007-07-12
Sue Bird talks about her knee surgery and where she is in the rehab process. The Storm's All-Star point guard also thinks her team has had their ups and downs, but the they're jelling on and off the court and playing better right now.
Storm's Betty Lennox says despite Wednesday's loss, the team is playing well
2007-07-12
Connecticut beat the Storm, 76-63 on Wednesday. Guard Betty Lennox knows she isn't suppose to say it, but playing back-to-back lunch hour games was difficult. B-Money is happy with the team's progress, especially the past 6 games. Lennox also talks about how close the team is on and off the court.
Storm coach Donovan called team fatigued after 76-63 loss to Connecticut
2007-07-12
The Storm lose to Connecticut, 76-63 on Wednesday. Coach Anne Donovan thought her team was fatigued after doing a back-to-back noon games. Donovan hoped the bench would have given them a lift.
Joe Montana talks blood pressure in Seattle
2007-07-11
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana sat down with Paul Silvi to talk about blood pressure and talk about his book, "Joe Montana's Family Playbook for Managing High Blood Pressure."
M's Suzuki 'bummed' at first about inside-the-park homer
2007-07-11
"I thought it was going over the fence," Suzuki said. "When it didn't, I was bummed out." Everybody else loved it.
12-year old competes with the best, despite having to do things his own special way
2007-07-11
Dylan Miller does it all. The 12-year-old Marysville star is the lead off hitter for the Power Alley Bulldogs and h just signed up to play football next seasons. Dylan is one of the best athletes out there, despite having to do things his own special way. KING 5's Lisa Gangel has his story.
Yo-yo champ, master of an old-fashioned toy
2007-07-10
Chris Egan rounded up a champion who really likes to deal the Duncan. Meet yo-yo champion Sterling Quinn.
Raw video of Washington State Yo-Yo Champion Sterling Quinn
2007-07-11
Raw video of Washington State Yo-Yo Champion Sterling Quinn giving a performance. Plus, an interview with Quinn talking about his sport.
Now you can bat against Zito, Martinez and others
2007-07-10
You may not make the money of a professional baseball player, but if you've always dreamed of taking on baseballs best pitchers, there is a way to throw a little technology at your baseball fantasy.
It's the latest technology in batting cages and it gives you a chance to take a swing against baseball's best.
The hi tech cage is currently on display and open for use at this year's "fan Fest" at Major League’s All star game in San Francisco.
M's Ellison on shoving match with A's
2007-07-09
Jason Ellison says A's pitcher Joe Blanton was out of line when he shoved Ichiro at home plate.
Sonics Durant calls NBA summer league "fast"
2007-07-07
Top Sonics draft pick Kevin Durant scores 18 points in his summer league debut. Durant says the game was more intense and faster than the college game.
On the road to Beijing: Melanie Roach
2007-07-06
An injury kept Melanie Roach out of the Sydney Olympics. Now, eight years and three children later, a Bonney Lake woman wants another chance. She's a former gymnast who is now a world-class weightlifter. Allen Schauffler found out that she's a pretty good juggler, too.
New Sonics coach P.J. Carlesimo says he's back to his roots
2007-07-05
New Sonics coach P.J. Carlesimo goes one-on-one with KING5 sports reporter Chris Egan. Carlesimo talks about coaching Kevin Durant, Jeff Green and the rest of the Sonics. He also says he's learned how to deal with different types of personalities.
Sonics GM Sam Presti introduces Carlesimo as coach
2007-07-05
Sonics General Manager Sam Presti on Thursday officially introduced P.J. Carlesimo as the Sonics new head coach.
Sonics hire P.J. Carlesimo as coach
2007-07-05
The Seattle SuperSonics have officially announced the hiring of P.J. Carlesimo as their new coach.
Shard explains why he's leaving Seattle
2007-07-03
A reporter from KPRC (NBC affiliate) in Houston caught up with former Sonic Rashard Lewis at a Houston Airport. 'Shard explains why he's leaving Seattle. He thought with all the uncertainity in the Sonic organization, he needed to find something else. Lewis has agreed to a deal with Orlando. It's believed to be a 5-year deal worth $75 million.
Storm All-Star Sue Bird talks about having knee surgery
2007-07-04
The Storm beat the LA Sparks, 90-71 Tuesday night. But at halftime, the team announced that Sue Bird will have knee surgery on Friday. The All-Star point guard talked about it after the game. Bird was happy for the win and her double-double.
Storm forward Jackson calls Tuesday night's win over LA "really, really, really physical"
2007-07-04
The Storm beat Los Angeles, 90-71 on Tuesday night. All-Star Lauren Jackson called the game really, really, really physical. LJ also talks about losing Sue Bird for awhile. Bird is going to have knee surgery.
Storm coach Donovan says team needs to take winning attitude on the road
2007-07-04
The Storm beat the Los Angeles Sparks Tuesday night, 90-71. Coach Anne Donovan talked to reporters afterwards. Donovan answered questions about Sue Bird's knee surgery, the team's point guard needs, beating the Sparks, heading on the road, and more.
Storm Betty Lennox: Important to start 3rd quarter strong
2007-07-04
The Storm beat the LA Sparks, 90-71 Tuesday night. Storm guard Betty Lennox scored 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. She credited the team's third quarter effort for the win.
Raw: Mariners manager Mike Hargrove resigns
2007-07-01
Mike Hargrove resigned as manager of the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, saying his "passion has begun to fade" for baseball even though his team is the hottest club in the majors.
Sharon Hargrove: Sad feelings, but no hard feelings
2007-07-01
The wife of former Mariners manager Mike Hargrove talked about his decision Sunday. "He's slept in his own bed four days in eight months. I don't know too many people who would sign up for that. And he's done that for 35 years," she said.
Storm's Bird talks about 1,000 assist and Izi in the open court
2007-07-02
Storm point guard Sue Bird talks to reporters after Sunday's 84-53 win over the New York Liberty. Bird humbly addresses reaching the 1000th career assist mark. The point guard also gives credit to Iziane Castro Marques for being one of the game's best open court finishers.
McLaren: "He wasn't Mike."
2007-07-02
New Mariners' manager John McLaren reacts to Hargrove's resignation.
Storm's Donovan impressed with Betty, Izi, and team in 84-53 win
2007-07-02
The Storm beat the New York Liberty Sunday 84-53. Coach Anne Donovan was happy with Iziane Marques Castro and Betty Lennox's performance and the team's hustle.
Kevin Durant one-on-one interview
2007-06-29
KING 5's Chris Egan goes one-on-one with the Sonics top pick in the 2007 NBA draft, Texas forward Kevin Durant.
Jeff Green one-on-one interview
2007-06-29
KING 5's Chris Egan goes one-on-one with Sonics first round draft choice, Georgetown forward Jeff Green.
Raw: Sonics post-draft day press conference
2007-06-29
Seattle SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett and GM Sam Presti introduced draft picks Kevin Durant and Jeff Green, and answered questions from the media about their draft day moves.
Raw: Sonics introduce Kevin Durant and Jeff Green
2007-06-29
New Seattle SuperSonics draftees Kevin Durant and Jeff Green were introduced to the Seattle media on Friday.
Sonics #1 pick Kevin Durant part two: Is he the Sonics savior?
2007-06-28
Sonics first round pick, 2nd overall, Kevin Durant talks about the Ray Allen trade. Before the draft, Durant said he didn't have to be the savior because Allen was there. Now that he's gone, Durant answers the "savior" question.
Voice of the Sonics Kevin Calabro breaks down the team's draft
2007-06-28
The Voice of the Sonics, Kevin Calabro, talks about Thursday's NBA Draft. Calabro likes the trade of Ray Allen to Boston for Georgetown's Jeff Green and Celtics guards Delonte West and Wally Szczerbiak. He also talks about Sonics free agent Rashard Lewis. Calabro explains why Ray Allen will be successful in Boston.
GM Presti talks NBA Draft, Ray Allen trade, and more
2007-06-28
New Sonics general manager Sam Presti gives his reasons for drafting Kevin Durant and the trade of Ray Allen. Presti called Allen a total pro. The Sonics got Georgetown forward Jeff Green in the Ray Allen deal. He calls Green a nice compliment to Durant.
Blazers top pick Greg Oden talks about playing with former Husky Brandon Roy
2007-06-28
#1 overall pick Greg Oden talks about playing Portland. He's excited to play with former Husky Brandon Roy. Oden also talks about how he'll avoid the "Jail-Blazers" curse.
Huskies Spencer Hawes calls NBA Draft gut-wrenching
2007-06-28
Former Husky Spencer Hawes was picked by the Sacramento Kings in the first round, 10th overall. He's happy to go there, but he called the whole draft experience, gut-wrenching.
EWU's Rodney Stuckey drafted by Detroit 15th overall
2007-06-28
The Detroit Pistons selected Eastern Washington's Rodney Stuckey 15th overall in the first round. Stuckey compared himself to Pistons' GM Joe Dumars in his playing days. The guard is extremely happy to be headed to Detroit.
Durant excited to be drafted by Seattle
2007-06-28
New Sonics forward Kevin Durant talks about being the #2 pick overall. He's excited to play with Georgetown's Jeff Green. Green is headed to Seattle in a trade with Boston for Ray Allen
Sonics' GM on Durant draft and Allen trade
2007-06-28
Kevin Durant is headed to Seattle and Ray Allen is headed to Boston.
New Sonics' general manager Sam Presti pulled off a stunning set of moves during the early stages of Thursday night's NBA draft, sending Allen and the 35th overall pick in Thursday's second round to Boston for Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West and the No. 5 pick.
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