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Dollar store bargains: Deals or duds?
Almost anywhere you go these days, you can find a dollar store. They have different names but the concepts the same: everything sells for around a buck. But does getting it cheap mean you're getting a good deal?
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Rookie firefighter proves his mettle, saves baby boy
A brand new firefighter proved his mettle on one of his first fire calls by saving the life of a little boy. That's when Capt. Jeff Power and rookie firefighter Mike Bellerive marched into the smoke and flames to find him. More
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Don't fall for a phony IRS e-mail
The FBI has issued a consumer alert: scam artists are sending out bogus e-mail made to look like it's from the Internal Revenue Service. If you fall for the phony e-mail, you could lose more than just money. More
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Car flies off overpass after crash
Officials said after two cars crashed on a Seattle off-ramp on Highway 99, one of the cars jumped a guard rail, flew off the ramp and landed upside down on Broad Street. Amazingly, the driver of the car walked out on his own. More
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Lost ring returned to local man after 51 years
It wasn't too strange when treasure hunters in Florida found a ring buried in sand this week - but it was incredible to find its owner 3,000 miles away in Maple Valley. More
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Boeing, machinists union open contract negotiations
This is one of the earliest starts to such talks. Both sides say they hope to reach agreement on non-economic issues by August 22 and have the contract wrapped up before the present contract expires on September 3.
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Pilot killed when plane crashes into Covington home
Fire officials said the plane spun out while trying to take off from Crest Airpark and crashed into a home in the 30400 block of 180 Avenue SE around 5 p.m. "I saw him taking off, and then I saw his engine quit," said a witness. More
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Myanmar rebuffs Northwest aid groups
The first U.S. relief place finally got the OK to fly urgently needed food and supplies to cyclone-devastated Myanmar, but relief workers - including many from the Puget Sound area - are still forbidden to enter the country.
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Glues you can use
If you're a home do-it-yourselfer, you know there are dozens of glues. There are different ones for different jobs. So choosing the right type of glue can get a little sticky. More
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Runaway crane crashes in Tacoma intersection
A large mobile crane careened down a hill in central Tacoma Friday afternoon after its brakes failed, narrowly missing startled people on the way. The crane smashed into several trees, parked cars and light poles. More
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Judge tosses contempt complaint over smoking ban
A Thurston County judge on Friday surprised prosecutors and the defense attorney by also offering advice on how a bar owner could more easily allow patrons to smoke without violating the state ban. More
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Ken's e-mails: C'mon, give Hillary a chance
Giving "The Schrammie" to Sen. Hillary Clinton this week evoked a more than modest amount of dissension from viewers. I thought it was time for her to pack up her presidential aspirations so that Democrats can start uniting against Sen. John McCain. But many viewers disagreed. More
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DeFazio pushes Obama to superdelegate lead
Sen. Obama now has the lead in superdelegates over Sen. Clinton, 267 to 265, after Ore. Rep. Peter DeFazio backed Obama and a New Jersey superdelegate switched his vote. Both candidates are in Oregon today. More
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'Lost's' Dr. Juliet Burke shares the scoop
'Lost' fans know her as Dr. Juliet Burke. The character played by Seattle's Elizabeth Mitchell is as mysterious as the island itself, so we went to Hawaii to get some answers out of her in an exclusive interview. More
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Man stabbed while protecting grandson said to be improving
George Rodgers was stabbed multiple times when he stepped in to protect his grandson from teens who allegedly stole the boy's cell phone. His family said the 73-year-old man underwent hours of surgery and is now moving his toes and fingers. More
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Belltown residents call for extra security following recent attacks
Some residents and business owners in the city's Belltown's neighborhood are calling for an increased security after a local surgeon became the victim of a late-night beating in the area.
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Officials: Mom's discarded cigarette started blaze
The mother of a toddler left alone inside a burning apartment on Wednesday may have started the fire with a discarded cigarette, officials said. And now prosecutors are trying to decide whether to file child abandonment charges against her. More
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Murder trial of 'Cowboy Mike' begins
The attorney for murder suspect Michael "Cowboy" Braae said on Thursday prosecutors will never be able to prove that he killed Lori Jones even though DNA evidence placed Braae in Jones' bedroom where her body was found. More
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Protesters march on WaMu's Seattle headquarters
As curious onlookers stared, housing protesters created a scene at Washington Mutual's headquarters in downtown Seattle.
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Area school districts take the state to court
Some school districts say there's not enough money to provide for all their students next year, and they blame the state. The school districts took the issue to court, hoping the judge will find that it is unconstitutional for the state to shortchange students. More
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Errant bicyclist on I-5 jams up traffic
An errant bicyclist who said he was "riding to Louisiana" crossed all five lanes of traffic on busy Interstate 5 Thursday afternoon, causing a traffic jam and sparking an impromptu emergency response by an off-duty Seattle police officer.
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Ken Schram: Paranoia or stupidity?
Like a dog marking it's territory, the Washington Education Association sprayed the bureaucratic bushes and hid behind the guise of collective bargaining. More
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Mastermind in murder-for-hire plot pleads guilty
A widow who made public appeals for her husband's killer to come forward pleaded guilty Thursday morning to plotting his slaying. Prosecutors said Velma Ogden-Whitehead had her husband killed so she could collect insurance money. More
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Cabbie shot during robbery; suspect caught
When Puyallup police officers arrived at the scene early Thursday they found the driver, a father of two, suffering from three gunshot wounds, but he was able to provide a description of his attacker and police arrested a suspect a short time later. More
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Counterfeiters capitalize on 'Tiffany' name
When it comes to fine jewelry, no one shines brighter than Tiffany, which makes them a prime target for counterfeiters. So what can you do to make sure you get the real thing? More
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911 call that preceded house explosion released
Police have released a tape of the 911 call that warned them about the convicted sex offender who later blew himself up inside his house last month. "I don't know if I'm overreacting," said Zane Dittman's roommate hours before the explosion. More
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Some credit card users due a refund
If you recently used your credit or debit card in a foreign country, you may get a refund of money you should never have been charged. More
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Divers fish for deepwater dangers
Lost or abandoned crab pots and fishing nets lurking deep in the mud of the Puget Sound continue to catch and kill sea life and, at times, even tangle up divers. But at least one group has not forgotten about these deepwater dangers. More
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Baby found alone in burning apartment
Firefighters who broke down the door of a burning apartment on Wednesday say an infant was in his crib surrounded by flames, and there were no adults in sight. More
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Man found dead inside Everett boarding house
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead late Wednesday afternoon. The circumstances surrounding the death is not known. Police are questioning a person of interest who was in the area.
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Finding the perfect pants for your body type
Some women say shopping for pants is almost as tough as shopping for a bathing suit, but it's not impossible. The key is to know what works for your body type. More
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City councilman charged with ethics violation
The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission on Wednesday filed charges against Councilman Richard McIver for awarding a city contract to a company where a longtime friend was employed. McIver refused the commission's settlement offer. More
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Woman dead after boat overturns
One person was killed and another was critically injured when the boat they were in overturned Wednesday afternoon in Hood Canal. More
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Man on phone fatally struck by train
Police in Auburn said the man was walking along the tracks Wednesday morning while talking on a cell phone and apparently didn't hear the train blowing its whistle as it approached at about 80 mph. More
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The Schrammie: Ego disguised as political tenacity
The numbers say it's all but over. The pundits say it's all but over. But not her -- she just doesn't get it. More
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10-year-old gives birth to baby girl
The girl gave birth less than two weeks ago by caesarian section in Rexburg, Idaho, and police have arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of raping her. More
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UW surgeon in intensive care after Belltown attack
A University of Washington surgeon is in serious condition after being attacked in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood last weekend, and police are asking for your help in finding the attacker. More
