News Stories for August 2003
Stories for Friday, August 22
Crews Contain Half Of Carnation Wildfire
Fire crews contained about half of a wildfire burning Friday on the eastern edge of this Snoqualmie Valley town. Fast-Moving Fire Burns Out Of Control No homes were threatened, and no one was hurt. "We still have fire out there. We still have quite a bit of heavy tree smoldering," ...
Stories for Thursday, August 21
4-Alarm Warehouse Fire In Seattle
A four-alarm warehouse fire lit up the night sky at the south end of Lake Union, sending smoke and flames high into the air. Flames, Black Smoke Shoot Into Sky The building was in flames Thursday evening when fire crews arrived so about 75 firefighters fought the blaze from the ...
Wildfire Erupts In Carnation
A wildfire erupted in Carnation and spread quickly Thursday, destroying a barn and ripping through a wooded area, fueled by tinder-dry brush and windy weather.A voluntary evacation was in effect for residents around the perimeter of the fire Thursday evening. The Tolt Middle School was open and people were being ...
Green River Detectives Find Bone Fragment
Detectives with the Green River Killer task force have discovered what they believe to be a small human bone fragment in a wooded area near Kent. Investigators found the fragment this morning while searching an area near Kent-Des Moines Rd., about a quarter mile from Reith Rd., the sheriff's department ...
Stories for Wednesday, August 20
Fire Burns Redmond Home
A fire destroyed a home in Redmond and was tearing through brush and trees as firefighters from all over the Eastside arrived to stop the blaze from spreading. REDMOND FIRE Images: Flames Destroy Home, Spread To Brush Six firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion or smoke inhalation. Crews got the ...
Mother Learns Daughter's Fate
In an interview with KIRO 7 Eyewitness News, Velma Harris said "it's really hurtful" to hear news that authorities identified remains found near Enumclaw last weekend are those of her daughter, Pammy Avent. Gary Ridgway Green River Sidebar Green River Murders (generic - composite of victims, Ridgway) Green River Murders ...
Retired Boeing Worker Accused Of Spying
A retired Boeing engineer is accused of using his job to gain access to secret information about U.S. military aircraft. Accused Spy's Friends Shocked, Baffled According to charges, Howard Hsu, 57, also known as Howard Hsy, passed the information to China over the last ten years."We don't really see what ...
Drivers Could Face Charges In Crash That Killed Father, Son
Two drivers could face criminal charges for a freeway accident that killed a father and son Tuesday. Two Killed In I-5 Crash A black Honda burst into flames when a semi-truck and pickup slammed into it on Interstate 5 near Tumwater.A 7-year-old boy was rescued by an Olympia man who ...
SWAT Team Raids Home Of Robbery Suspects
Three men were arrested Tuesday in a home invasion that left an 85-year-old man pistol-whipped in one of three home invasion-style attacks recently in the South Sound.A SWAT team raided the suspects' home as KIRO 7 Eyewitness News camera looked on. SWAT Team Raids Home Conclusive evidence links William Friedrichs, ...
Stories for Tuesday, August 19
Three Held Following Series Of Home Invasions
Police in Olympia are holding three people for investigation of robbery, following a series of home-invasion attacks in the South Sound. Home Invasion Victim Speaks Out Police spokeswoman Pamela Stanley said the three are being held in connection with a home invasion robbery involving an 85-year-old man and his 86-year-old ...
Police Question Man In Death Of Boy On Bicycle
Police were interviewing a person of interest in the shooting death of a 14-year-old West Seattle boy Tuesday. The man is not considered a suspect yet and detectives are still investigating, said a police department spokesman. Search For Suspect The boy was identified as David Chhin. He was killed Monday ...
Stories for Monday, August 18
Fire Burns Through Trees, Brush In Shoreline
A two-alarm fire sent huge flames into the sky over Shoreline Monday, threatening homes near 165th and Highway 99. Flames Shoot Into Sky The fire erupted in tinder-dry brush, and flames engulfed trees and power poles before firefighters appeared to get the blaze under control.Some people who live in the ...
Bicyclist Shot Dead In West Seattle
A teenage boy who was gunned down while riding his bike in West Seattle has died, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported, and police have detained a man matching the suspect's description. The shooting happened Monday at 11:18 a.m. at 35th Ave. SW and SW Juneau after the teen, age 14 ...
Stories for Sunday, August 17
Bones Belong To Green River Killer Victim
Bones found near Enumclaw over the weekend are those of a girl missing since 1983 and believed to be a victim of the Green River Killer, the King County Medical Examiner's Office says. The skeletal remains belong to Pammy Annette Avent, who was 16 years old when she disappeared on ...
Stories for Friday, August 15
Local Home Loan Giant Folds
One of the largest and most respected home lenders in the western United States has closed its doors, in a move that could send shock waves through the real estate industry nationwide, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported. MORE ON THIS STORY Your rights from the Dept. of Financial Institutions Mortgage ...
Man Caught After Years On The Run
A man who faked his own death and fled from Western Washington 23 years ago over theft accusations has been brought home to face justice, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported. Run From Justice Ends A scandal in Vader, Washington sent Robert Fluetsch on the run to Australia, New Zealand, London ...
Fire Burns Lumber Yard
A three-alarm fire burned at a lumber yard in Kitsap County early Friday morning. Fire Burns Lumber Yard The fire broke out about 3:30 a.m. in the town of Suquamish, just east of Poulsbo.Authorities say firefighters found a building in flames when they arrived on scene. There are no reports ...
Martha Lake Home Destroyed By Fire
A fire destroyed a lakefront home on Martha Lake near Mill Creek early Friday morning, erupting at the single-story house while a resident was inside. House Goes Up In Flames Fire crews had to run hose down a 150-foot driveway to get water to the house.Firefighters said the home was ...
Stories for Thursday, August 14
Terrorism Crackdown Goes Beyond Sea-Tac Arrests
POSTED: 5:04 p.m. PDT August 14, 2003 Chris Halsne KIRO 7 Eyewitness News Investigative Reporter KIRO 7 Eyewitness News has learned that two passengers arrested at Sea-Tac Airport last weekend may be linked to a suspect's deadly plunge from a high-rise balcony in Vancouver, British Columbia during a raid. POLICE ...
Man Arrested At Sea-Tac Had Been Detained Before
One of two Pakistani men arrested at Sea-Tac Airport had been detained and released at an unnamed airport once before, The Seattle Times reported Thursday.The newspaper said the arrest took place within a day of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.Citing unnamed federal sources, The Times also said the ...
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