News Stories for December 2003
Stories for Wednesday, December 31
Oil Spill Cleanup Costs Exceed $1M
Cleanup costs from the oil spill on Puget Sound exceed $1 million.A spokesman at the joint information center, Sam Sacco, says that figure will rise as bills come in for the work and rehabilitation.Meanwhile, a 400-acre marine estuary on Suquamish tribal land on the Kitsap Peninsula has been badly fouled ...
Stories for Tuesday, December 30
Speech: I Have A Dream
Delivered on the steps at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28, 1963 Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had ...
Stories for Monday, December 29
Cause Determined In Capitol Hill House Fire
Seattle fire officials are blaming Christmas tree lights and an overheated extension cord for a massive fire on Capitol Hill Monday.The inferno destroyed a 100-year-old home in an upscale neighborhood. HISTORIC HOME BURNS Images: Flames Rip Through 2-Story Home Flames Tear Through Seattle Home The fire was reported at 6:48 ...
Stories for Saturday, December 27
Infected Cow Was Imported From Canada
The Holstein infected with mad cow disease in Washington state was imported into the United States from Canada about two years ago, federal investigators tentatively concluded Saturday. Dr. Ron DeHaven, chief veterinarian for the Agriculture Department, said Canadian officials have provided records that indicate the animal was one of a ...
Infected Cow Wsa Imported From Canada
The Holstein infected with mad cow disease in Washington state was imported into the United States from Canada about two years ago, federal investigators tentatively concluded Saturday. Dr. Ron DeHaven, chief veterinarian for the Agriculture Department, said Canadian officials have provided records that indicate the animal was one of a ...
Winter Storm Warning Posted For Cascade Mountains
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for today for the central and northern Cascades. One to two feet of snow are possible across the mountains, including the passes. The snow level is expected to be below a thousand feet, which means foothills towns such as Gold ...
Stories for Tuesday, December 23
City's New Santa Fired After Naughty Past Discovered
SUFFOLK, Va. -- The city has a new Santa -- one who has never been quite so naughty. Weird Headlines Sidebar MORE WEIRD HEADLINES Not weird enough? Read more weird news. LOOK! Weird Headlines Photos Sign Up To Receive Our Daily Weird Email Get RSS Feeds From KIROTV.com Robert C. ...
Mother, Son Killed While Crossing Busy Highway
A mother and five-year-old son walking home from church were struck and killed by a pickup truck when they tried to cross Highway 169 at Renton. Video: Mother And Son Killed While Crossing Busy Highway Another member of the family, an eight-year-old son was bruised in last night's accident, and ...
Stories for Sunday, December 21
Governor Locke Urges Washington State Citizens To Remain Vigilant, As Terror Threat Level Raised
Governor Gary Locke says he was advised early this morning that the alert level had been raised to "orange, or high risk. Locke says -- quote -- "At this time, there is no specific threat in our state." But the state is taking steps to respond to the orange threat ...
Newspaper Reports That University Of Washington Softball Coach Fired
The News Tribune of Tacoma reports that the University of Washington has fired 11-year softball coach Teresa Wilson. The newspaper says the firing happened Friday after an internal investigation revealed Wilson knew a team physician improperly handed out drugs to her players.
Sheriff Deputy Shoots And Wounds Covington Man
A 34-year-old man who threw a hatchet at sheriff's deputies Saturday night in the east King County town of Covington was shot and wounded by an officer. Sheriff's Office spokesman John Urquhart says the man was seen with a rifle or a shotgun. No deputies were injured. The man, whose ...
Stories for Saturday, December 20
Kent Police Seek Couple In Elderly Scam
A woman and man are being sought by Kent police after they tricked an elderly man and took some money. Police say the woman stopped the elderly man as he was driving in a parking lot, and claimed she was from South Africa. She said she'd received a cash settlement ...
Stories for Friday, December 19
KIRO 7 Consumer Investigators Need Your Help
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Man Accidentally Killed While Posing As A Human Pinata
Mexico City -- A 24-year-old Mexican man is dead after reportedly playing a human pinata for some children. Weird Headlines Sidebar MORE WEIRD HEADLINES Not weird enough? Read more weird news. LOOK! Weird Headlines Photos Sign Up To Receive Our Daily Weird Email Get RSS Feeds From KIROTV.com A newspaper ...
Stories for Thursday, December 18
How State Will Keep Ridgway Safe
Now that he has been officially sentenced, Ridgway now heads to prison until the day he dies. Gary Ridgway Green River Sidebar Green River Murders (generic - composite of victims, Ridgway) Green River Murders GREEN RIVER MURDERS CASE Complete Coverage Of The Case Slideshow: Images From The Courtroom Slideshow: Ridgway ...
Man And Woman Charged With Multiple 'Green Card Marriages' Now Want To Marry Each Other
NEW YORK -- A man and a woman charged with arranging several sham green card marriages to illegal immigrants apparently are in love and want to get married again -- this time to each other. Weird Headlines Sidebar MORE WEIRD HEADLINES Not weird enough? Read more weird news. LOOK! Weird ...
Stories for Wednesday, December 17
Families Show Rage During Ridgway's Sentencing
Green River Killer Gary Ridgway has been sentenced in Seattle to life in prison without parole. Tears, Anger And An Apology The nation's worst convicted serial killer received the sentence 48 times. He was also ordered to pay $480,000 in restitution.Ridgway, weeping while reading a statement in court, apologized to ...
Celebrations Of Aviation's Past And Future
Local aviators are celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Wright Brothers' flight with an aerial parade. Aerial Parade Honors Century Of Flight The Centennial Parade of Aircraft started after noon, with a line of planes flying from Boeing Field to Edmonds and south to Tacoma.The Museum of Flight in Seattle ...
Stories for Tuesday, December 16
New Year's 2004 Events
It's time to ring in the New Year, so don't be left at home watching the clock turn to midnight. Schedule A New Year's E-Card! Great Places To Eat Late Blood Alcohol Calculator Sign Up For The e-Lert: Weekend Events New Year's Events New Year's At The Needle Celebrate with ...
Man In Santa Suit Makes Off With Loot In Bank Robbery
LATROBE, Pa. -- Santa can mark himself down as "naughty." Weird Headlines Sidebar MORE WEIRD HEADLINES Not weird enough? Read more weird news. LOOK! Weird Headlines Photos Sign Up To Receive Our Daily Weird Email Get RSS Feeds From KIROTV.com A bearded man in a red, fur-lined Santa suit and ...
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