News Stories for January 2006
Stories for Thursday, January 26
Protect Yourself Against ID Theft
One in four U.S. households has been a victim of identity theft in the past few years.If you haven't been hit yet, statistics indicate there's a pretty good chance you or someone you know, will soon. Seattle has one of the highest per capita rates of consumer fraud anywhere in ...
Police Investigate Racing As Cause Of Fiery Crash
18-year-old Sukhneet Sing Virk's bail was set at $100,000 Thursday afternoon for his alleged role in a fiery crash that killed his friend, a 16-year-old Bellevue High School student, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported. Video: Fiery Crash Kills Teen Driver Police said the two young drivers were racing on Coal ...
Girl Abducted, Raped In Bremerton
Police in Bremerton are investigating the rape and abduction of a 17-year-old girl who was waiting to catch a bus to school Wednesday morning.The victim reported to police that she was approached by a man driving a red Chevy Malibu who demanded she get into his car.The girl said she ...
KIRO 7 Eyewitness News Is Number 2 Newscast In Key Demographics
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Kristina Moy, Community Relations Manager (206) 728-2375 SEATTLE, Wash. – KIRO 7 Eyewitness News is proud to announce its number two position among key demos in the morning and evening news race. And the November sweep proves KIRO 7 continues to grow in key adult demographics.KIRO 7 ...
Plane Lands On Highway 410
Officials with the State Patrol would like to speak with the pilot of a small plane that landed on Highway 410 near Enumclaw on Wednesday, troopers said.A representative of the Federal Aviation Administration said the plane landed without hitting other vehicles and the pilot pulled over to the shoulder.The pilot ...
Police Investigating Rash Of Thefts Outside Sportsman's Show
Thieves made off with at least five guns, expensive camera equipment, checkbooks and cash, all stolen from cars parked in a lot at the Puyallup Fairgrounds, where the Northwest Sportsman's show is under way, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported.At least six car break-ins were reported on opening day.Car prowlers stole ...
Street Racing Blamed For Fatal Crash
An 18-year-old Newcastle man is in jail, accused of killing one of his good friends in a fiery car crash. Police said they suspect the young drivers were drag racing.Witnesses said a red BMW and a black Toyota Scion were racing southbound along Coal Creek Road when the BMW crossed ...
Stories for Wednesday, January 25
Man Arrested In Baby's Death Set Free
A judge has set free a man accused of killing a baby girl after prosecutors said they have little evidence against him, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported.The 11-month-old girl was in the care of her mother's 25-year-old boyfriend Monday night. On Tuesday morning, the man checked on the girl and ...
Frank Answers: Extended Interview With Billy Frank
A Nisqually Indian, Billy Frank, Jr. grew up on the front lines of the battle over Indian fishing rights in Washington State.He is Chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and was just appointed to the The Puget Sound Partnership, Governor Gregoire's task force on cleaning-up the sound. He is ...
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- 2005-11-29T00:00:00 Central Assault Disruptive behavior, harassing patrons, and assaulting a staff member. Seattle Police issued the patron a one-year no-trespass order - 2005-11-29T00:00:00 Central Harassment Disruptive behavior, harassing patrons, trespassed by Seattle Police for one year - 2005-11-26T00:00:00 Central Sleeping Excluded patron for repeated sleeping - 2005-11-26T00:00:00 Central Sleeping ...
Tonight: State Of The Union On KIRO 7, News On 7.2
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, KIRO 7 will carry the President's State of the Union address at 6 p.m. At the same time, viewers can see local news from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News on digital channel 7.2. Comcast cable viewers can see channel 7.2 on Comcast channel 117.Viewers will also have ...
Teen Struck By Car, Killed
A 16-year-old girl on her way to Rogers High School was struck and killed Wednesday morning while crossing a street in the South Hill area of Puyallup.Pierce County sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer said she was trying to catch her bus when she ran into traffic in the 8800 block of ...
Laptops With UW Patient Data Stolen
Thieves stole two laptop computers with the personal information for hundreds of University of Washington Medical Center patients, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported.The laptops were taken from an office off campus late last month. They contain data for about 1,600 patients with the UW Travel Medicine Group.The information is protected ...
Residents Escape Apartment Fires
Three Seattle roommates got out just in time as flames raced through the back of their home early Wednesday morning.The fire forced residents out of a house on Francis Avenue in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood just before 4 a.m.Investigators believe an electrical problem triggered the fire. No one was hurt.Hours earlier, ...
Stories for Tuesday, January 24
Serial Rape Suspect Attempts Suicide In Jail Cell
Serial rapist suspect Anthony Dias, arrested in connection with a series of rapes in King and Pierce counties tried to commit suicide in the Pierce County jail Tuesday afternoon.Pierce County Sheriff's Office spokesman Detective Ed Troyer said Dias tried to hang himself with his bedding but was unsuccessful.Dias was transported ...
Police Looking For Man Connected With Sexual Assault
Seattle police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a sexually motivated assault that occurred on Jan. 7.According to Seattle police the suspect was seen drinking with several males at a pub in the 600 block of 6th Ave. NW the night of the attack. He fled the ...
Group Auctioning Super Bowl Ticket For Hurricane Relief
A Bainbridge Island group is trying to raise money for hurricane relief by auctioning a Super Bowl ticket, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported."Bainbridge to the Bayous" is a group of islanders here helping islanders in Cajun Country, and their fundraising efforts are energized now that a ticket to the Super ...
Organic Label Doesn't Always Guarantee Extra Value
Organic food has become big business in Washington state and across the country. But it's usually more expensive and not always easy to tell if you're really getting your money's worth.KIRO 7 Eyewitness News Consumer Investigator Wayne Havrelly tells us how to avoid the pitfalls of organic products. MORE ON ...
Remains Found In Pierce County
KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported that bones have been found in Edgewood, near Pierce County.Police said that the bones were found in a wooded area by a group of children on Monday around 5 pm.KIRO-TV said forensic and detective teams are at the site on Jovita Boulevard in Edgewood examining ...
Fund Setup For Survivors Of Deadly Pileup
The Washington State Patrol is looking for a truck driver after a deadly pileup on Interstate 5 in Tacoma. The collision killed one man and critically injured a 5-year-old.Police said a tarp, apparently from a commercial truck, was lying in the middle of the southbound lanes.When a tow truck towing ...
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