Tests show no radiation increase at nuclear plant
Provided by: KING-TV Seattle
Illinois Emergency Management Agency officials say lab tests show no measureable increase of radiation after steam was released to cool a northern Illinois nuclear reactor.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:36:43 GMT
Raping fake cop sentenced
Provided by: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
A Seattle man convicted of posing as a cop and attacking a prostitute and raping three women - including two child prostitutes - has been sentenced to 14 A1 2 years in prison.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:57:44 GMT
Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapse
Provided by: KING-TV Seattle
ARLINGTON, Texas. -- Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement as he apologized Still, it was clear he was upset by what his relapse with alcohol has done to himself and others.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:15:12 GMT
Patricia Disney dies in Los Angeles at age 77
Provided by: KING-TV Seattle
Patricia Disney, who was once married to Walt Disney's late nephew Roy E. Disney and was vice chairwoman of Roy's investment company, has died after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:07:25 GMT
Seahawks GM Schneider on what he wants in a QB
Provided by: KING-TV Seattle
Seahawks general manager John Schneider sat down for an exclusive interview with Chris Egan. Here's a snippet on what Schneider looks for and wants out of a quarterback.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:04:46 GMT
Weekly US oil, gas rig count down 11 to 1,997
Provided by: KING-TV Seattle
The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. is down 11 this week to 1,997. The Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:02:52 GMT
Durcan takes over as CEO in wake of Appleton death
Provided by: KING-TV Seattle
The board of directors for Micron Technology Inc. has named president and chief operating officer Mark Durcan as the company's interim chief executive officer.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:02:46 GMT
Oden undergoes knee procedure
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Trail Blazers center Greg Oden underwent an arthroscopic procedure to "remove debris" from his right knee, his fourth surgery since Portland selected him with the No.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:55:14 GMT
Tumwater woman, 99, finalist for New Yorker cover
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Alma Mitchell, 99, is one of 12 finalists in a competition to have her drawing on the cover of the New Yorker.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:12:52 GMT
Analysis: When is getting better good enough?
Provided by: KING-TV Seattle
The stronger the economy gets, the more the presidential race comes down to what voters believe: Are things actually getting better? Or is it all still a mess? A new snapshot Friday showed the unemployment rate has tumbled to 8.3 percent.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:02:56 GMT
Iranian leader warns U.S., Israel against strikes
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TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran's supreme leader pledged Friday to aid any nation or group that challenges Israel and said any military strikes over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program would damage U.S. interests in the Middle East "10 times over." The nationally broadcast comments by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei staked out a hard line in apparent replies to ... (more)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:32:38 GMT
Man dies in 100-foot fall at Seattle shipyard
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The unidentified man was on a worksite at Vigor Shipyards when he fell from a structure, hitting scaffolding several times on the way down.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:25 GMT
Take a tour through Portland's Shanghai Tunnels
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Under an inconspicuous metal cover outside Hobos restaurant lies an old wooden staircase leading to a world of twisting tunnels and long lasting legends preserved in dust and darkness.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:34:37 GMT
Neighborhood 'greenway' coming to Greenwood-Phinney
Provided by: Phinneywood
... greenway group is from 6-7:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N. The City of Seattle is creating 11 miles of greenways through seven neighborhoods this year as part of a pilot program. Greenwood-Phinney's ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:27:45 GMT
Prosecutors close Lance Armstrong investigation, no charges
Provided by: KING-TV Seattle
Federal prosecutors say they are closing a criminal investigation of Lance Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:23:29 GMT
Eggs recalled in 34 states, including Washington
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MINNETONKA, Minn. -- A Minnesota food company said Friday it is recalling more than a million hard-cooked eggs distributed to 34 states after testing revealed some may be contaminated with listeria.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:10:45 GMT
WA lawmakers seek broad review of tax breaks
Provided by: Tri-cityherald.com
... to the state, say the bill's sponsors. The lawmakers championing the effort are Representatives Reuven Carlyle of Seattle, a Democrat, and Republican Glenn Anderson of Fall City. Their measure faces an uphill battle. State law requires a two-thirds ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:09:03 GMT
Cupid's Undie Run Will Be Held In Fremont
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... Feb 11, hundreds will hit the streets of Fremont wearing nothing but their underwear, all for a worthy cause. Seattle will host its first ever Cupid's Undie Run that benefits the Children's Tumor Foundation, which raises funds for the ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:24:38 GMT