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Collapsed I-5 Skagit River bridge to reopen Wednesday

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:10:22 -0700

A temporary bridge over the Skagit River opens Wednesday, restoring Interstate 5 traffic less than a month after the old bridge collapsed May 23 when it was struck by a truck with an oversize load.

Woman injured as car slams backwards into building

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:59:48 -0700

Several people were left shaken and a woman was injured when a car backed through the wall of a commercial building in Northwest Seattle, emergency officials said.

Photos: Space station captures more incredible views of Earth

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:03:49 -0700

NSA director says surveillance foiled plot against Wall Street

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:29:14 -0700

The director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including one directed at the New York Stock Exchange, in a forceful defense of spy operations that was echoed by the leaders of the House Intelligence Committee.

First man cured of HIV meeting with Seattle scientists to recreate cure

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:45:07 -0700

The first person ever cured of HIV was in Seattle Tuesday, meeting with scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, where they're in the midst of a $20 million project to defeat HIV for good, and working to recreate this cure for others.

Army Corps won't do overall study of coal exports

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:19:46 -0700

An official with the Army Corps of Engineers told a Congressional committee Tuesday that the agency doesn't plan a broad environmental study on exporting coal from the Western United States.

Bump in state revenue may avert government shutdown

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:17:35 -0700

A revised revenue forecast in Olympia may help avert a government shutdown, as economists determined Tuesday that an improved housing market will provide government with $120 million more than previously anticipated.

Italy's high court bashes Amanda Knox acquittal

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:19:01 -0700

Italy's high court has explained why it reversed the acquittal of American student Amanda Knox, saying the decision acquitting her of murder was full of contradictions.

Inmate allegedly extorted sex offenders to run drug trafficking ring

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:27:41 -0700

An inmate is now facing new charges after he was busted allegedly running an organized drug trafficking ring from inside prison.

Study: You may not need to see the dentist twice a year

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:56:03 -0700

Many dentists recommend biannual visits to prevent tooth decay and gum disease, but a recent study suggests some adults could have their teeth examined just once a year.

Small plane lands in grass after failed takeoff at Thun Field

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:39:31 -0700

An experimental plane wound up in the grass after a failed takeoff Tuesday from Thun Field in Pierce County, south of Puyalllup.

Charge: Men stole copper wire from Sea-Tac runway lights

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:58:29 -0700

Two men have been charged with stealing 7,200 feet of copper cable from runway light towers at Sea-Tac Airport, potentially creating an unsafe situation for airline passengers.

Report: U.S. adult smoking rate dips to 18 percent

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:11:58 -0700

A new government report shows fewer U.S. adults are smoking.

QFC employee attacked by shoplifter while on break

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:12:24 -0700

An employee at the Broadway QFC was attacked by a known shoplifter while on break just for wearing the store's uniform, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Boeing launches plans for longer 787 Dreamliner jet

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:53:14 -0700

Boeing Corp. is starting work on a stretched-out version of its popular 787 Dreamliner jet, in the hope of reigniting interest in the aircraft after battery-related problems.

Police: Camera store employee dragged 75 feet behind thieves' car

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:07:41 -0700

A camera shop employee was dragged 75 feet down a South Lake Union street while trying to recover an expensive digital movie camera from a pair of thieves June 12, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Trooper rescues woman from burning car

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:14:40 -0700

A Washington State Patrol trooper risked his own life Monday evening when he rescued a woman who was trapped in a burning car on I-5.

Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts nationwide

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:35:31 -0700

The Seattle-based coffee chain says it will start posting calorie counts on menu boards nationwide next week, ahead of a federal regulation that would require it to do so.

Boeing bidding for $7 billion fighter jet buy

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:56:28 -0700

South Korea has begun accepting bids from aircraft makers to supply 60 new fighter jets at an estimated cost of $7.3 billion

Woman found dead in Lake Stevens; homicide probe launched

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:33:29 -0700

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office has launched a homicide investigation after a young woman was found dead Monday in West Lake Stevens.

Driver arrested in death of Seattle soccer ball dribbler

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:12:30 -0700

Police in Oregon say they have arrested the driver they say fatally struck a man trying to dribble a soccer ball 10,000 miles from Seattle to Brazil for the World Cup.

Arlington teen sentenced to 15-months for vehicular homicide

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:06:21 -0700

An Arlington teenager who caused a car crash that killed a special education teacher was sentenced Monday to more than year in jail.

Teen's harrowing escape: 'He could have kidnapped and killed me'

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:16 -0700

A Puyallup teenager said a man tried to chase him down with his car, and then on foot, trying to abduct him.

Foul play suspected in Bellevue woman's death

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:32:57 -0700

A 35-year-old woman was found dead late Monday morning and Bellevue police are investigating the death as a possible murder.

Resident, firefighter injured in Seattle condo fire

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:37:25 -0700

Two people were injured, including a Seattle firefighter, during a Monday evening condo fire in Pioneer Square.