News Stories for June 2004
Stories for Thursday, June 10
Judge Backs Tent City In Bothell
A King County judge ruled Thursday that there is no constitutional basis for the city of Bothell to shut down a controversial homeless camp on church property. TENT CITY Share Your Thoughts On The Controversy The city argued that the camp needs a land use permit, and it sought a ...
Jeff Dubois
A native of the Seattle area, Jeff joined KIRO 7 Eyewitness News in 2004 and has been waking up early to bring you the latest news from overnight, ever since.After graduating from Washington State University, Jeff began his broadcasting career in Medford, Oregon. Two years there and he moved on ...
Parents Of Train Accident Victim Sue Railroad
The parents of a girl struck and killed by a train near the Golden Gardens Park in Seattle have sued the railroad. Video: Deadly Stretch Of Tracks The suit filed on behalf of Mary Nelson says Burlington Northern Santa Fe was aware of the hazards but failed to prevent her ...
Man Charged In Groping Attacks On Women In Bellevue
The man known as the Bellevue Groper has been formally charged in a series of attacks on women.Police first arrested Edward Jerome Villa-Gomez, 20, in May, but said they didn't have enough evidence to file charges. Video: Police Certain Groper Won't Attack Again Police believe Villa-Gomez is responsible for nine ...
Stories for Wednesday, June 9
Lawyers' Courtroom Scuffle Caught On Tape
A dramatic courtroom fight between lawyers was caught on tape. Video: Courtroom Fight Caught On Tape Both attorneys were back at work Wednesday following the scuffle, which happened Monday in a King Count Superior Court courtroom in Seattle.Surveillance cameras in a King County courtroom were rolling as a plea agreement ...
Micki Flowers Retires From KIRO 7
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Kristina Moy, Community Relations Manager (206) 728-2375SEATTLE -- Through 30 years of change, she was right here. But today, KIRO 7 says goodbye to television pioneer Micki Flowers, who was the first African American female journalist to step in front of the camera and make Seattle television ...
Sounder Service Resumes After Delay
One of the main train tracks between Seattle and Portland has reopened Wednesday night after two cars on a freight train derailed earlier in the day about three miles south of Seattle. Tracks Re-open Near Seattle A spokesman for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad says one of the three ...
Stories for Tuesday, June 8
Feds Raid Local Smoke Shops
Federal agents raided smoke shops in Western Washington Tuesday, seizing merchandise from at least 10 stores but disclosing few details about their investigation. Video: Boxes Of Cigarette Cartons Seized In Raids The owner of the D & A Smoke Shop in Fife said agents with the U.S. Customs Service swarmed ...
Fire Leaves Home In Ashes
Fire has ripped through a Black Diamond home, leaving behind nothing but ashes. FIRE RAGES SLIDESHOW: Flames Shoot From House Video: Flames Reduce Home To Ruins The Red Cross has been called in to help the five people who live in the home, in the 18600 SE 330th St.Firefighters fought ...
Homeowner Wrestles, Captures Suspected Burglar
A bold homeowner wrestled a suspected armed burglar and captured him after finding him and his accomplice inside his home. Video: Homeowner Takes On Burglar Brian Smith suspected someone was in his house when he noticed his garage door was slightly opened just after 11 a.m. Monday.Smith sneaked in, grabbed ...
Stories for Monday, June 7
Woman Killed In House Fire
A 33-year-old woman died when flames and smoke engulfed a home in Ocean Shores, but her 8-year-old niece managed to escape the fire. Video: Eyewitnesses Run To Help Girl Fire investigators were searching for the cause of the blaze, which left the child screaming for help."I heard a little girl ...
Arraignment Expected For Suspect In Shoreline Murder
Arraignment is expected today of a man accused of killing his own uncle. Video: Family Mourns For Victim, Suspect Tim Short, 51, was found dead next to his wheelchair in his Shoreline home on Thursday.His 28-year old nephew -- who was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic in 1998 -- appeared ...
Stories for Friday, June 4
Deputies Make Arrest In Shoreline Homicide
The King County prosecutor's office says a charge may be filed next week against a suspect in the slaying of a man in Shoreline. Video: Man Dead Of 'Homicidal Violence' Deputies picked up the man's 28-year-old nephew overnight in Edmonds and booked into jail this morning for investigation of homicide. ...
Stories for Thursday, June 3
Fire Burns Bellevue Apartment Building
A devastating fire tore through a Bellevue apartment complex Thursday, leaving dozens homeless. Flames erupted at the Eastview Manor apartments, at 1029 108th Ave. NE., around 1:30 p.m. and smoke shot into the sky. Video: Fire Destroys Apartment Building One resident heard a neighbor yell "Fire!" and fled.It took about ...
Climber Dies On Mount Rainier
One of two climbers injured high on Mount Rainier on Thursday died before a rescue helicopter could reach him, officials said. CLIMBING INFO Mount Rainier Climbing Routes And Conditions Mount Rainier National Park Map Climbing Routes Map Liberty Ridge Route Info The Blackhawk helicopter did pick up his climbing partner, ...
Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Western Washington
A meteor about the size of a computer monitor lit up the Northwest sky early Thursday morning, setting off sharp booms that stunned witnesses. Video: Surveillance Cam Captures Flash "There was some question as to whether it was a piece of space junk burning up, but it was not," said ...
Stories for Wednesday, June 2
Deputies Round Up Alleged 'Deadbeat Parents'
Deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office have begun a crackdown on parents accused of failing to pay child support, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported. Video: Deputies Move In To Make Arrests Officials have warrants for the arrest of nearly 300 so-called "deadbeat parents," who collectively owe millions of dollars ...
Enron Traders Caught On Tape Joking About Energy Conspiracy
Enron Corp. traders openly discussed manipulating the California power market and joked about stealing from grandmothers during the Western energy crisis in 2000-2001, according to transcripts of telephone calls filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Enron Enron Chronology, Trial, Criminal Cases Enron, Ken Lay, Jeff Skilling at podium after ...
1 Hurt In Crash Involving School Bus
Police investigating the crash of a minivan and a school bus Wednesday were looking into whether alcohol was involved, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported.The minivan hit the school bus head-on on Auburn-Enumclaw Highway, leaving the front of the van smashed and the front of the bus severely damaged. Video: Breaking ...
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