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Family honors hit-and-run victim dragged to death
Sunday was a day of raw emotion for the family of a man hit by a car in the street, dragged for blocks and left to die. Ronald McKellar, 53, was hit one week ago at 72nd Street and Pacific Avenue in Tacoma - and dragged nearly a mile. More
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USS Abraham Lincoln returns to Everett
Families and businesses around Everett are celebrating the return of thousands of Navy personnel after a seven-month overseas deployment. The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and the destroyers USS Momsen and USS Shoup returned home Sunday. More
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Beleaguered mortgage holders get welcome relief
Local homeowners facing foreclosure got some much-needed relief Saturday at a unique workshop in SeaTac, where loan officers could make on-the-spot adjustments to keep people in their homes. More
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Thieves raid Habitat for Humanity homesites
Nearly $10,000 worth of tools and equipment were stolen from the nonprofit group Habitat for Humanity at two homesites under construction in Seattle and Federal Way. The thieves even made off with a tool trailer at one site. More
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Know your rights when dealing with a debt collector
Times are tough, even for debt collectors. Having a hard time collecting, some are even lying and harassing people to get their money. Complaints are on the rise, so you need to know your rights. More
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Woman sweeps crime out of S. Seattle complex
Residents of Lake Washington Apartments in Rainier Beach used to have the police department on speed dial, averaging three calls a day. But a new manager swept out all the trouble and dirt. And since then, calls to the police have decreased by 75 percent. More
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Church's Porn and Pastries draws crowd of women
"Pornography" and "church" may be two words you'd never expect to hear in the same sentence. But never say never. Porn took center stage at Bothell's Eastlake Community Church on Friday under the guidance of XXXChurch.com, an online ministry. More
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A lesson on Wall Street's 'fear index'
Instead of watching the Dow Jones Industrial average or the NASDAQ average take a plunge, maybe you should be watching the "VIX" for an indicator on when this market will hit bottom. Traders and financial wizards watch the VIX as a measure of the fear in the market. More
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Two Web sites that can help you save hundreds on groceries
Instead of worrying about losing money, here's a way to save money and to start cashing in immediately. All you need is a pen, a small notebook, your local newspaper and two special Web sites.
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Five people caught in the path of a rock slide at Horsetail Falls
According to a couple who was on the trail, they had just warned a group of five people that rocks were falling in the area and when they got about 30 yards away, they heard screaming. More
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'Brain fingerprinting' could be breakthrough in law enforcement
A Seattle neuroscientist is leading the way with technology based on a simple fact: your brain can't lie. More
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Suicide shows hidden wounds of returning soldiers
Kelly Barber says her husband Josh couldn't handle what he saw and did in Iraq, and she says treatment needs to be more available for soldiers returning from the war. More
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Man dies after fall during Gorge hike
A hiker died of his injuries after falling off a cliff in the Columbia River Gorge, and in a separate incident, five people were injured when a rock slide came down on top of them while they were hiking a trail. More
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Watch out for caffeine-laden Halloween treats
Halloween is the one time a year when most parents cut their kids some slack and ease up on how many sweets they can eat. But keep this in mind -- some of the candy the kids will get could have a little caffeine kick.
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Cold weather, sagging economy make a bad couple
With chilly weather here, a lot of people might have cranked up the heat and racked up another money worry -- those dreaded heating bills. More
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US to take stake in banks, first since Depression
The government will buy an ownership stake in a broad array of American banks for the first time since the Great Depression, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said late Friday. More
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Crashing economy hits local nonprofits hard
Everyone's looking for ways to save money. And that's bad for groups that rely on your generosity. Charities are some of the first to fall in a bad economy. More
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'Nickelsville' finds another new home
The group of about 50 homeless people who have been battling with the city of Seattle over where they can set up their pink tent city packed up again Friday and headed to a church parking lot in the U-District. More
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Viewers diverge with Schram on the surge
Lots of reaction to my commentary on the situation in Iraq. I said I was tired of hearing the Republican mantra about how the surge in Iraq has been a success.
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Bikers rally to help young victims of abuse
They look rough and sound mean. It's an image they embrace and defy. "We're gnarly, huh?" said Kathy Ward. "But you know what? Hearts of gold. Big ol' marshmallows that would do the world for a kid."They call themselves Bikers Against Child Abuse. More
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Jury: Hospital to blame for girl's brain damage
A jury awarded $4.25 million to the family of Miriam Tavares who was born with severe brain damage following a traumatic delivery at Evergreen Hospital in 2003. More
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Community bids farewell to fire victims
Maria "Sandra" Montano, her two young children and her sister, Petra "Claudia" Montano, were killed while sleeping in their mobile home last month. On Thursday hundreds gathered to say goodbye to the four who had just begun a new life. More
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Finding the right financial planner for your needs
Financial planners can be a big help in managing your money, and weathering tough economic times- but anyone can call themselves a financial planner. Before you pay someone for advice, there are key questions you need to ask. More
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Homeowners at Portland landslide site ponder the future
Residents of homes that suffered damage were dealing with insurance companies to find out what their options were. Some homes at the bottom of the hill were severely damaged. More
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Laid-off workers heading back to school
With the economy in the dumps, many laid-off workers are heading back to school, hoping to find a new skill and a new job. The demand for retraining is so high that some colleges are warning there will be no retraining spots left by next spring.
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Puyallup may freeze property taxes during crisis
Civic leaders in Puyallup say they want to give their citizens a break in these tough economic times - so the city is considering a freeze property taxes. "It's really obvious that everyone is feeling this economic crunch," Puyallup City Manager Gary McLean says. More
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Best tried-and-true humidifiers
The dry air in your home could be harmful to your health. One way to correct the situation is with a good humidifier. Several models aced Good Housekeeping's lab test. More
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Boeing machinists rally against 'corporate greed'
At a rally for the striking Boeing machinists on Thursday, there was enthusiasm over a new agreement to head back into negotiations with a federal mediator. But after 34 days on the picket line, the striking workers say they're ready for another 34, if that's what it takes.
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790 layoffs as Snohomish boat builder closes
Some 790 employees at a Snohomish County yacht-building plant will lose their jobs by the end of the year due to a permanent closure of the facility, company officials said. More
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Ken Schram: Who says the surge worked?
I’m tired of hearing that the surge worked. I’m tired of the Bush Administration, John McCain and other Republican lackeys touting the fact that their misbegotten war in Iraq has had this one measure of success.
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