News Stories for April 2007
Stories for Friday, April 27
Penny LeGate: Razor-Clamming On The Coast
You know immediately when it’s “that” season at the beach. The roads are jammed bumper to bumper with assorted rigs and pickups, every motel is booked solid, and the beer is sold out. Yes, it’s razor clamming time at the Washington coast again. Why the frenzy? Maybe it’s because these ...
Woman Sentenced In 1981 Bank Robbery
A woman who was sentenced on Friday in connection with a bank robbery 26 years ago will not have to serve time in prison.Lydia Chambers, 60, pleaded guilty in the case but failed to appear for sentencing in 1981.On Friday, Chambers received a 5-year suspended sentence, with three years of ...
Sheriff's Deputy Involved In Collision Near Snohomish
A King County sheriff's patrol car collided with another car at an intersection on Highway 9 near Snohomish on Friday morning. State Patrol Trooper Kirk Rudeen said a southbound car crossed the centerline and collided head-on with the northbound patrol car at 6:20 a.m.Both drivers were taken to a hospital ...
Scientists Puzzled By Bee Deaths
Honey bees all over the world are dying at an unprecedented rate and scientists aren't sure why.Scientists believe a fungus that killed off bee colonies around Asia and Europe could be responsible for the collapse of bee colonies in the U.S. and Canada. Others believe a parasite could be to ...
Fight With Man's Boyfriend Leads To SWAT Response
A West Seattle man is facing domestic violence charges Friday after police said a fight with his boyfriend escalated into a full-scale SWAT team response Thursday afternoon, reported KIRO 7 Eyewitness News.Chopper 7 was over the scene Thursday as police fired tear gas rounds into a house.The man emerged peacefully ...
City Investigating Who's At Fault For Water Main Break
Seattle city officials are investigating whether blame lies with the city or a contractor's construction crews for breaking a 20-inch water main that sent water gushing through the streets of a south Lake Union neighborhood.The line was punctured by Merlino Construction workers who were breaking up pavement on Dexter Avenue ...
Stories for Thursday, April 26
Police Respond To Man Barricaded In House
According to Seattle police, a man who barricaded himself in a house in West Seattle near Brandon Street came out shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday.Renee Whitt with the Seattle Police Department said the incident began shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday when a man was seen chasing another man down the ...
Police Respond To Man Barricaded In House
According to Seattle police, a man who barricaded himself in a house in West Seattle near Brandon Street came out shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday.Renee Whitt with the Seattle Police Department said the incident began shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday when a man was seen chasing another man down the ...
Response To KIRO-TV From The Columbia Center's PR Firm
Hello Chris,We've become aware that KIRO is running promos for a segment you currently plan on airing Thursday evening about what you describe as a "looming fire danger in Columbia Center." Those allegations are categorically false.Due to our high regard for you and your station, and so you have facts ...
Seattle Fire Department Statement Regarding The Columbia Center Sprinkler Repair Project
4-24-07The Fire Department’s role in overseeing changes made to any fire sprinkler system in the City of Seattle involves both plan review and field inspection of the work performed. The contractor performing the work of interest at Columbia Tower did contact Seattle Fire Department a while ago about the project. ...
Truck Rollover Blocks I-5 In Olympia
An overturned semi-truck blocked at least two southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Olympia on Thursday afternoon.The truck rolled over at about 12:13 p.m. at Exit 108.The lanes were closed from Milepost 108 to Milepost 109.
Debris Found In Columbia Center's Fire Sprinkler System
Lax government oversight of a massive project to repair the fire sprinkler system inside Seattle's tallest skyscraper is lax no more.That, thanks to an exclusive KIRO Team 7 Investigation that uncovered thousands of sprinkler head pipes being replaced inside the Columbia Center.KIRO Team 7 Investigative Reporter Chris Halsne asks tough ...
14-Year-Old Accused Of Making School 'Death List'
A 14-year-old boy from Hawkins Middle School in Belfair has been arrested on suspicion of felony harassment, accused of making a "death list" of five students and one teacher he wanted to kill, police said.“The list actually had the words ‘death list’ on it,” Mason County Chief Deputy Dean Byrd ...
AAA: Washington Gas Prices Average $3.40
Gas prices in Washington state average $3.40 a gallon, according to the American Automobile Association. Washington has the second-highest gas prices in the nation after California's $3.49 a gallon.Washington's average gas price is up 40 cents in the past month, and it compares with a national average of $3.04. Some ...
Water Main Installed Too Close To Surface, Officials Say
The 20-inch water main punctured by a construction crew was installed too close to the road's surface when it was put in decades ago, officials said. SLIDESHOW: Water Main Break Floods Seattle Streets VIDEO: Water Main Break Leaves Huge Mess VIEWER-SUBMITTED VIDEO: First Pictures Of Main Break "They made a ...
Possible Arson Threat Raises Warnings In Shoreline
Gasoline was found on a doormat outside a Shoreline espresso stand one block from where a pizza restaurant was destroyed in an arson fire on Monday, firefighters said.Fire investigators said they weren't sure if the incident and Monday's fire are connected, but they warned business owners along 15th Avenue Northeast ...
Stories for Wednesday, April 25
Gun, Badge Stolen From Detective's Vehicle
The Tacoma Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate the man accused of breaking into a detective's unmarked vehicle.The incident happened on April 19 in the parking lot of the Tacoma Lawn and Tennis Club. A surveillance camera captured video of the 15-second break-in."(The) suspect on surveillance ...
Shoreline Fire Officials Warn Residents To Be Alert
The Shoreline Fire Marhsall’s office is asking residents and business ownersto watch for suspicious activity in the wake of an arson fire earlier this week at Romio’s Pizza on 15th Avenue Northeast.The fire that broke out early Monday morning was declared an arson by fire investigators and a $10,000 reward ...
Woman Buys Fake Gold Bar From Scammers
A Lynnwood woman was duped out of $3,000 when she purchased a fake gold bar from a man who claimed he needed money for his poor uncle.“The victim was shopping alone at Target when she was approached by an older gentleman who appeared to be distraught and needed some help,” ...
Weapons Charges Filed Against Boy In School Gun Case
Charges have been filed against a 15-year-old boy accused of taking guns to his high school, prompting officials to lockdown the building for an hour.The boy was charged on Tuesday in King County Juvenile Court with possessing stolen property, unlawful possession of a firearm and carrying a dangerous weapon to ...
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