Theron Zahn

Local & Regional Could 'sleep driving' become a common defense?

By Theron Zahn Published: Jun 1, 2013 at 7:48 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 1, 2013 at 7:48 PM PDT

Some prosecutors and advocates against drunk driving worry a case in Oregon could affect future cases.

Local & Regional Deadly spring avalanches a reminder to take safety precautions (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Apr 21, 2013 at 4:57 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 21, 2013 at 6:36 PM PDT

Spring's heavy snows followed by rapidly warming weather are what create these slides.

Local & Regional I-5 weekend lane closures expected to cause delays (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Mar 29, 2013 at 7:30 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

"Hopping" through Seattle could be tough this Easter weekend on Interstate 5.

Local & Regional Finally, a charge in cold-case murder of Sandi Johnson (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Feb 14, 2013 at 7:23 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 14, 2013 at 7:23 PM PDT

It was a day family and friends of murder victim Sandi Johnson thought might never come. They faced Clifford Reed -- the man accused of killing their daughter, mother and friend -- as he faced a judge.

Local & Regional Snohomish Co. sheriff creates special unit for school safety (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Jan 30, 2013 at 12:02 PM PDT Last Updated: Jan 30, 2013 at 12:19 PM PDT

Sheriff John Lovick says the tragedy last month at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newport, Connecticut has prompted him to form the School Safety Unit, which will consist of five deputies assigned to schools in unincorporated parts of the county.

Consumer Buyer beware: Credit card surcharges kick in Sunday

By Theron Zahn Published: Jan 26, 2013 at 7:29 PM PDT Last Updated: Jan 27, 2013 at 11:22 AM PDT

Starting Sunday, the things you buy will be more expensive if you use a credit card.

Home Take a sneak peak at the new Museum of History and Industry (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Dec 28, 2012 at 6:24 PM PDT Last Updated: Dec 28, 2012 at 6:24 PM PDT

Home Make-A-Wish helps boy spend time with dragons (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Dec 8, 2012 at 7:30 PM PDT Last Updated: Dec 10, 2012 at 10:56 AM PDT

Will Newell's dream came true during a recent trip to Seattle thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and some very special friends.

Local & Regional Lack of funding threatens to close oasis for at-risk teens (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Oct 17, 2012 at 6:32 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 17, 2012 at 6:43 PM PDT

Without a boost of cash, the Peace for the Streets by Kids is in danger of closing. Teens are desperately hoping someone will save the Capitol Hill youth center they have relied on for years.

Consumer Not all online freebies are created equal (Video)

By Theron Zahn and Consumer Reports Published: Jun 11, 2012 at 6:11 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 13, 2012 at 9:46 AM PDT

The Web is full of offers for free stuff, but can you really get something for nothing?

Home Lovable 'Cars' tow truck comes to life in Lake Stevens (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Feb 29, 2012 at 7:13 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 1, 2012 at 10:54 AM PDT

Home Dozens of rescued goats munch on used holiday spirit (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Dec 30, 2011 at 6:55 PM PDT Last Updated: Jan 3, 2012 at 10:25 AM PDT

Home Hollywood calls upon local museum expert for rare wired relics (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Oct 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM PDT

Home Planking is kaput, owling is out - now it's needling (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Aug 28, 2011 at 6:52 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 29, 2011 at 12:27 PM PDT

It seems posting a picture of yourself on Facebook or Twitter just isn't good enough anymore. After the planking craze faded and the owling phenom fizzled, some Seattleites came up with their own creative pose - needling, as in Space Needle.

Home Seattle's iFly indoor skydiving sends you soaring without the jump (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Aug 16, 2011 at 6:36 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 16, 2011 at 6:36 PM PDT

Home New thrill ride raises money, breast cancer awareness (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: May 31, 2011 at 5:45 PM PDT Last Updated: May 31, 2011 at 5:45 PM PDT

The ride is decked out in pink paint and some of the first to conquer their fears were breast cancer survivors. KOMO4's Theron Zahn shows us what it takes to "take on" the I5 Dive Skycoaster.

Home April Fools' Day finds Seattlites up to creative pranks (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Apr 1, 2011 at 6:04 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 1, 2011 at 8:50 PM PDT

If you fell for an April Fool's Day joke, you're not alone. One prank by a local radio station had people pulling over and checking under the hood. KOMO's Theron Zahn shows us some of the best, and pulls one of his own.

Home Annual Daffodil Day spreads cheer on cloudy Seattle streets (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Mar 18, 2011 at 6:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 18, 2011 at 6:01 PM PDT

The streets of downtown Seattle erupted in daffodils today. It's a spring tradition put on by Pike Place Market. The KOMO tradition is to send out our Theron Zahn, who loves to spread the "spring cheer" to some of the grayest places.

Home Budget storm threatens weather research at UW (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Jan 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM PDT Last Updated: Jan 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM PDT

UW professor Cliff Mass will now allow ads on his weather blog in a effort to help replenish funding that his department has seen erode over the years.

Home Sci-fi fans beam into Seattle for huge auction (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Sep 24, 2010 at 6:35 PM PDT Last Updated: Sep 24, 2010 at 6:35 PM PDT

Fans of the sci-fi show Stargate are beaming into Seattle for a huge auction. This weekend, MGM Studios plans to sell hundreds of props and costumes from the series. KOMO 4's Theron Zahn got a preview.

Home Boeing 787 sets new standard, without leaving the ground (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Aug 26, 2010 at 5:54 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 27, 2010 at 7:08 AM PDT

The new Boeing Dreamliner is setting a new standard without even leaving the ground. The company gave KOMO 4's Theron Zahn an inside look at the new 787 flight simulators. He shows us how cutting edge technology should make your flight smoother and safer.

Local & Regional Redmond's 'King of Kong' gets international honor (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Jul 16, 2010 at 4:55 PM PDT Last Updated: Jul 16, 2010 at 5:28 PM PDT

A mild-mannered teacher in Redmond is about to get a worldwide honor - he'll soon be inducted into the International Video Game Hall of Fame. Steve Wiebe was chosen because he is one of the best in the world at Donkey Kong.

Local & Regional Final roll call for 7 fallen officers in nation's capital (Video)

By Molly Shen and Theron Zahn Published: May 16, 2010 at 5:36 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2010 at 6:57 PM PDT

All week long, those serving and protecting us have been honored in our nation's capital, and special attention was paid to seven officers from Western Washington who died in the line of duty.

Home Local men support women... in their cutest high-heels (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Apr 30, 2010 at 5:44 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 30, 2010 at 6:12 PM PDT

Is there anything better than a bunch of dudes with hairy legs stumbling around on high heels? Hundreds of men put on pumps and marched through downtown Tacoma today, and as Theron Zahn tells us, they did it for a good reason.

Home Sparks fly underwater on octopus blind date (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Feb 14, 2010 at 7:42 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 14, 2010 at 7:52 PM PDT

Six hearts and 16 arms went on one very complicated blind date this Valentine's Day as two octopi got together at the Seattle Aquarium.