News Stories for June 2005
Stories for Thursday, June 30
Teen Charged With First-Degree Murder In Coach's Death
A 17-year-old boy who is accused of fatally shooting a high school tennis coach in the face in Seattle was charged with first-degree murder Thursday by the King County Prosecutor's Office. Samson Y. Berhe, in juvenile court - just hands, no head 6-29-05 Samson Y. Berhe Samson Y. Berhe Slideshow: ...
Passenger Flights Considered For Paine Field
Snohomish County officials are considering whether it would be a good idea to bring commercial flights to Paine Field.Building a terminal that could accommodate two 70-passenger jets at once would cost the county about $3.2 million.The airport director said commercial service could begin there in the next three to 10 ...
Problem With Landing Lights Delays Sea-Tac Flights
Landing lights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport went out Thursday morning, forcing controllers to divert inbound planes or have them circle overhead. More than 20 flights had to be diverted after the lights went out at 7 a.m. Flights were routed to Portland, Wenatchee, Spokane, Bellingham and Vancouver, B.C., an airport ...
Fisherman Missing, Presumed Drowned In Lake Kapowsin
A man vanished while fishing in Lake Kapowsin and apparently drowned, Pierce County sheriff's deputies said. Detective Ed Troyer said the 49-year-old Tacoma man was with a friend Wednesday in a 10-foot flat-bottom boat when the friend decided to fish from an island near the middle of the lake. The ...
Police: Stabbing Death Was Not Random
The stabbing death of a man whose body was found in a car at Seward Park was not a random crime, police said.Detectives are still investigating the case, and police did not provide further details about their theory of the crime.Charles Jones, 30, was found at about 2 a.m. on ...
Police Investigate Deadly Shooting In Seattle
Seattle police have few leads in an attack that left one man dead and another injured. Officers were called to an alley in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood just after 10:30 last night.Residents said they heard what sounded like an argument and gunfire. There also reported that someone was seen running ...
Stories for Wednesday, June 29
B.I. Woman Sentenced For Fleeing With Son
A Bainbridge Island woman who was on the run with her son in New Zealand for three years was sentenced Wednesday to six months in prison, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported. Missing Mom Juliette Gilbert with son 1-21-05 Juliette Gilbert, 37, fled with her son Sky in 2002 after a ...
KIRO 7 Eyewitness News Shows Impressive Growth In Key Demographics
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Kristina Moy, Community Relations Manager (206) 728-2375SEATTLE, Wash. – KIRO 7 Eyewitness News is proud to announce competitive growth in its evening newscasts. And the May sweep proves KIRO 7 continues to grow in key adult demographics.KIRO 7 Eyewitness News at 5 PM was the number two ...
Woman Arrested In Case Of Body Found In Car
Police have arrested a 32-year-old woman for allegedly stabbing to death a man who was found in a car in Seward Park, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported. There was no immediate word on a motive in the case.The victim, Charles R. Jones, 30, was stabbed in the chest.He was found ...
Man Hurt In Construction Site Accident
A worker rescued after an accident at a south Seattle construction site is expected to recover from his injuries, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported. RESCUE Slideshow: Worker Rescued After Fall The 28-year-old man was using a saw on a sanitary sewer pipe when the saw kicked back and cut his ...
Documents, Neighbors Reveal Possible Murder Motive
Documents and interviews with neighbors are offering clues about the possible motive for a 17-year-old's alleged slaying of a Bellevue high school tennis coach, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported. Samson Y. Berhe, in juvenile court - just hands, no head 6-29-05 Samson Y. Berhe Samson Y. Berhe Slideshow: Images From ...
Man Accused Of Impregnating 10-Year-Old
A man who is believed to have gotten a 10-year-old girl pregnant has been charged with first-degree child rape. Jeremy Daniel Cockerham, 28, of east Bremerton, pleaded innocent Tuesday in Kitsap County Superior Court and remained in jail with bail set at $250,000. His trial was set for mid-August.Cockerham is ...
Tall Ships Come To Tacoma
Nearly 30 sailing ships are expected to pass by the Seattle waterfront on their way to Tacoma.This is the first year the Tall Ships sailing event is being held in Tacoma.Tall Ships Tacoma Venue: Dock Street along the Foss Waterway from Alber's Mill to Thea's Park is the hub of ...
Stories for Tuesday, June 28
Teen Held For Investigation Of Murder
A juvenile court judge Tuesday ordered a 17-year-old boy held for investigation of murder in the shooting of a high school tennis coach who was found dead in his car, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported. HOW TO HELP A scholarship fund has been set up for 14-month-old Louisa Robb. Contribute ...
Man Hurt In Diving Accident Near Alki Point
A 55-year-old man was pulled from the waters of Puget Sound near Alki Point on Tuesday after a reported diving accident, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported.A friend found the man in unconscious in 7 feet of water and pulled him out, firefighters said.Video from Chopper 7 showed medics performing CPR ...
Police Identify Man Shot By Bellevue Officers
Police have identified the man who was fatally shot by officers at a party in Bellevue on Sunday.Investigators said Reginald Coleman, 19, showed up at a baby shower with a knife and a pit bull, and he threatened guests.Police said officers responding to the incident shot Coleman after he brandished ...
Psych Evaluation Ordered For Man Held In Port Orchard Slaying
A man arrested in the killing of a Port Orchard convenience store owner now faces a psychiatric evaluation.Kitsap County Superior Court Judge Leila Mills ordered Monday that the 44-year-old suspect undergo a mental evaluation within 48 hours. Courtesy: Kitsap Sun Alan Russell Kono, Port Orchard store owner fatally shot on ...
Teen Held In Shooting Death Of Tennis Coach
A 17-year-old boy is in custody in connection with the shooting of a high school tennis coach who was found dead in his car on Sunday night, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported. Video: Friends Stunned About Tennis Coach's Murder Michael Robb, who leaves behind a wife and a 1-year-old daughter, ...
Body Found In Car At Seattle Park
A man found dead in a car at the entrance to Seward Park in south Seattle early Tuesday morning was stabbed, Seattle police said. Video: Deadly Discovery At Seattle Park Police said the discovery was reported shortly after two a.m. in a call to 911.Officers found a car had jumped ...
Police Investigate Rash of Gym Thefts
Crooks have broken into gym lockers in Yelm, Tumwater, Kent and Olympia. The thieves are getting away with credit cards and more, while their victims are just steps away.Gym member Rich Jackowski said he's surprised at how desperate thieves have become. "You just never know what is going on. There ...
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