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Candy buyback saves teeth, cheers up troops
A local orthodontist is buying up hundreds of pounds of leftover Halloween candy from kids to save their teeth from decay - and then sending it to troops overseas to help boost morale.
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Hundreds flock to Seattle atheists' convention
Hundreds of people are gathering in Seattle this weekend to hear a strong message about faith - but no one in the audience believes in God. The convention is sponsored by a national group of more than 16,000 people who say faith in God is waste of time. More
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Oregon family searches for answers in son’s murder
A family is trying to figure out who murdered their son thousands of miles from home in a sprawling seaport town in Ecuador. His father calls it a "calculated, cold-blooded killing."
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Police: Suspect in officer's shooting had bomb-making arsenal
The suspect in the shooting death of a Seattle police officer was "a lone domestic terrorist" whose apartment was a virtual arsenal of bomb-making material and may have been planning to escalate his activities, according to police. Watch video of the SPD press conference »
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'You're kidding. Not today'
On the day Seattle police set aside to remember one of their own, a water main break unleashed an unexpected emergency. More
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Vandalism, mismatched ballot signatures plague mayor's race
As the counting winds down in the Seattle mayoral race, controversy may heat up as officials deal with a vandalized ballot box and 5,700 ballots with signatures that don't match those on file. More
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Police shoot suspect in Seattle officer's murder
Just after a memorial service for slain Seattle police Officer Tim Brenton concluded Friday afternoon, detectives shot and arrested a suspect in the killing. Officials said a tip from a citizen involving a car parked outside the apartment led them to the location. More
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Fallen officer Brenton remembered as hero
Officer Timothy Brenton was remembered as a hero and a teacher at a funeral attended by thousands Friday. "Timothy is a home-grown hero," said Mayor Greg Nickesl, and Gov. Gregoire said Brenton demonstrated that "putting on the uniform is an act of courage every day." More
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Police gathering to remember fallen officer
More than 1,000 officers and firefighters took part in a huge memorial procession Friday morning as people from throughout the region gathered for a large funeral service at KeyArena. More
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Looking for sharks deep in Puget Sound
There's a mysterious creature that lives in Puget Sound. It's no ghost; rather, it's the six-gilled shark -- a monstrosity whose lineage predates dinosaurs. "You know it's a creature of the dark and it pretty much spends its entire life in the dark," one researcher said. More
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Officer's widow: 'My heart just sank'
Cheryl Terry lost her husband, Officer Antonio Terry, when a man gunned him down 14 years ago. Having dealt with devastating loss herself, Terry said she understands the grief of Officer Timothy Brenton's widow better than most. More
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The touchdown worth way more than 6 points
Special needs students are often sidelined in sports and in life, but not Ike Ditzenberger. Despite having Down syndrome, the Snohomish High sophomore is determined to play college football just like his big brother. More
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Congress extends and expands credit for home buyers
Missed out on Cash for Clunkers? Congress has another deal for you: buy a home before May 1 and cut your tax bill. It's all part of the government effort to help the struggling housing industry.
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Police: Gunman trailed patrol car before deadly shooting
Police said a dash cam inside Ofc. Timothy Brenton's patrol car snapped a photo of the car believed to be that of the gunman at 9:46 p.m. on Oct. 31 -- driving by the patrol car minutes before the shooting, which occurred just after 10 p.m. More
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Think you're scam proof? Try this online game
Through a new website called OnGuardOnLine.gov, the Federal Trade Commission offers interactive video games to help make you smarter by making you think about online auctions, laptop security, spyware, investments. More
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Officer wounded in deadly attack wants to return
The Seattle police officer wounded in a shooting that killed her training officer on Saturday has told police officials that she wants to return to work. "She wants to get back out there," the president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild said. More
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Ken Schram: Hypocrisy in action
They claimed they just wanted to give voters a say. But, not happy with how the election went, conservative Christians want yet another shot to try and steal away the legal protections gays and lesbians have earned. More
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Greenwood area hit with 2 more arsons
Two more businesses were damaged by flames early Thursday in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood, and fire investigators said both were deliberately set - bringing to eight the total number of arsons there in recent weeks. More
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3-alarm fire burns Bellingham middle school
A three-alarm fire raged through Whatcom Middle School in Bellingham early Thursday, causing extensive damage to the building. The fire was reported by a neighbor at 1 a.m. Thursday, and it had burned through most of the roof within 15 minutes.
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Colton Harris-Moore back in action?
Maxine Kostelyk says she knows the work of Colton Harris-Moore when she sees it, and what she's seen over the past two weeks tells her the infamous teen burglar who terrorizes area residents is back at it again. More
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Expert: Reynolds didn't commit suicide
The trial overRonda Reynolds' death on Wednesday focused on a central character in the mystery -- the gun. More
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Sneak peeks at Black Friday deals?
The Black Friday ad trackers are in overdrive with leaked ads for the Friday after Thanksgiving.
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'These weapons can wipe out everything'
Five anti-war protesters made quite an entrance at Naval Base Kitsap this week. They cut through fences, breached security, and wandered around for four hours before naval police caught them. They say they are just trying to bring a message of peace. More
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Unclaimed ashes of 28 veterans laid to rest
Ashes of 28 veterans finally laid to rest at Tahoma National Cemetery today after spending years on the shelves at the King County Medical Examiner's Office. More
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Race for mayor gets even tighter
Sierra Club activist Mike McGinn is still leading in the race against T-Mobile Executive Joe Mallahan for Seattle mayor, but not by much. Results released Wednesday afternoon showed McGinn in front by just 462 votes. More
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Verandas suddenly vanish, but who's to blame?
Moda Apartments promises fashionable, affordable living in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. But these days, its residents are living on the edge. Several balcony railings disappeared about a week ago, stripped to the bolts. More