Stories for November 2012
Stories for Wednesday, November 28
Bellingham Kayak maker's business goes up in flames
Fire has destroyed a Bellingham kayak builder's shop. The owner of Sterling Kayak told the Bellingham Herald the building on Kline Road was fully engulfed in flames Wednesday afternoon. Sterling Donaldson said he was the only person in the shop when the fire erupted, and he was left ...
Online love for former Costco CEO
An Internet meme praising former Costco CEO James Sinegal went viral this week. The meme came on the heels of news that current CEO Craig Jelinek told President Barack Obama not to raise taxes on the middle class. It was Sinegal's face, however, that was featured on the meme. ...
State scrambles to make marriage forms accommodate same-sex couples
With a week until same-sex couples can register to be married in Washington, state workers are scrambling to get the right paperwork approved so there is no confusion when gay couples file to marry. Next Thursday, gay couples can go to their county auditor's office and fill out the ...
Jerramy Stevens arrested, again -- on probation violation
Jerramy Stevens, the former Seahawks and Huskies player, has been arrested again, accused of violating his probation. A record on the website of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in Florida indicates the violation is connected to a marijuana possession charge. Earlier this month, Stevens was arrested in connection with ...
Owners of dog shot by police sue city of Des Moines
The owners of a dog shot by police officers have filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Des Moines, saying police violated their civil rights. Officers received a call in November 2010 reporting a dog that was loose in traffic. Officers first chased the large dog, a ...
I just won the lottery! What do I do?
Well, congratulations. We all hate you now. Actually, let us correct that; we all love you now, more than you've ever been loved before. But we may all end up hating you, eventually. And that's probably the bigger crisis. But first, the fundamentals. Step one: Sign the lottery ticket and call ...
2 Sealth High teens rammed by driver who fled scene
Two teen girls were injured when a woman intentionally rammed them with her car outside Sealth High School in West Seattle, police said. The two injured girls, ages 17 and 18, were conscious and alert after being hit but suffered trauma to their bodies, the Fire Department said in ...
This week in deals: 50% off airfare at JetBlue and more
Now that Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday have all passed, it's time to take a big breather. NOT! The fun is just starting. Yes, the highly anticipated, highly advertised and highly shopped days have moved on, but if you had a chance to look at our infographics for ...
Charges dismissed against officer whose daughter was killed by his gun
Second-degree manslaughter charges against a Marysville police officer whose daughter was accidentally killed by his service revolver have been dismissed by prosecutors. Derek Carlile’s 7-year-old daughter, Jenna, was accidentally shot by her younger brother in March when he left his four children in their van when the family stopped ...
$16M may not fix mudslide problem on rail tracks
With continued rain in the forecast, there could be more mudslides between Seattle and Everett, making it a difficult trip for commuters who rely on trains to get to work. Riders know that during this time of year, mudslides are a huge problem and the cancelations and delays caused ...
Cameras catch gas-siphoning thief stealing from Boys and Girls Club
Security camera video shows thieves siphoning gas from vans belonging to an Everett Boys and Girls Club. The thefts have cost the nonprofit Cascade Boys and Girls Club hundreds of dollars, said KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reporter Monique Ming Laven. The video shows a man, who drove a ...
Police say mother left toddler in car while gambling
Police said a Tacoma mother left her 3-year-old son alone in an SUV, cold and crying, while she went inside a casino to gamble. Police said the incident happened Nov. 17 at the Great American Casino on Kent's East Hill. Investigators said the woman parked her SUV there ...
23 without homes after Bellevue apartment building burns
The Red Cross assisted 23 residents with temporary shelter and food following a fire at a three-story apartment building fire in Bellevue Tuesday night. When KIRO 7's first crew got to the scene of the fire at the Newporter Apartments, massive flames could be seen exploding out of the roof ...
Stories for Tuesday, November 27
10 best budget destinations for 2013
We did the homework, now all you have to do is pack your bags. Here, next year's affordable hotspots—where world-class hotels, restaurants, and shops will (almost) make you forget you're traveling on a budget. Year after year, friends and family of the Budget Travel staff inevitably ask us the same question: "Where's ...
Your holiday TV schedule
The holiday TV blizzard is brewing. To help you get with the program, we’ve compiled this list of prime-time yuletide offerings, beginning with the roster of new shows. That’s followed by a rundown of airdates for the perennials. Keep in mind that dates and times are subject to change. -Music, ...
High-fructose corn syrup linked to diabetes
Countries that mix high-fructose corn syrup into processed foods and soft drinks have higher rates of diabetes than countries that don’t use the sweetener, a new study shows. In a study published in the journal Global Health, researchers compared the average availability of high-fructose corn syrup to rates of diabetes ...
16 healthier ways to make chips
Allegedly, once you pop you can’t stop. Since it’s usually game over once that bag opens, we’ve rounded up a list of crunchy, customizable chip-like substitutes. They’re healthier, and most importantly, still tasty. Most can be made gluten-free, and with a whole lot less salt than store-bought ’tater versions. All ...
Teen sues stepmom over father's memorial fund
When he was just 14 years old, Jimmy Sanders saw his father murdered in front of him in a Craigslist deal gone bad. Jimmy was home with his father, Jim Sanders, and stepmother, Charlene Sanders, when four people robbed them of a diamond ring that was advertised on Craigslist. ...
Metro riders give Rapid Ride service mixed reviews
It's been a bumpy road for Metro's Rapid Ride service to West Seattle. On Tuesday, Metro staffers joined commuters to get their feedback on the spotty service. Metro has added eight additional buses to the Rapid Ride line between downtown and West Seattle, but commuters gave Metro staffed a ...
Upside-down flag causes controversy in Spokane
A Spokane couple is causing a stir in their neighborhood because of how they're flying the American flag. It's upside down. The Carmans are unhappy with the state of the country post-election. They hung the flag upside down in protest. Over the weekend, someone stole the first flag they had ...
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