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Demolition of Burien low-income apartment complex may be postponed

2007-07-24

Demolition is scheduled to start at the Lora Lake Apartments in Burien in about 2 weeks. The Port of Seattle owns the land and wants to tear them down for new development. Today a member of the Port Commission said he will ask his colleagues to stop the bulldozers temporarily. King 5's Eric Wilkinson reports.

Raw: Explosives break up Marmot Dam in Oregon

2007-07-24

Portland General Electric began tearing down Marmot Dam, the first of two hydroelectric dams on the Sandy River Tuesday.

High speed chase ends with one dead, two injured

2007-07-24

A high speed police chase that exceeded speeds of 100 mph ended with the driver flipped the car upside down and one passenger dead early Tuesday morning in Auburn.

New composite images of unidentified Green River victims

2007-07-24

The King County Sheriff's Department has released new composite images of three unidentified victims of Green River Killer Gary Ridgway. Detectives hope someone recognizes them. KING 5's Deborah Feldman reports.

Raw: Spokane fuel explosion caught on tape

2007-07-24

KREM 2 NEWS cameras were rolling when an explosion in the Whitley Fuel Station fire pushed fire into the sky.

More coyotes showing up in urban setting

2007-07-23

When we think of urban wildlife, we usually think of squirrels, maybe a raccoon or two. But in Seattle, there seems to be a big bump in the number of coyotes people are seeing. Glenn Farley reports on a new online coyote tracker and has an explanation from the experts on these sightings.

New laws get tough against repeat car thieves in Wash.

2007-07-23

Stiffer sentences enacted on Sunday means repeat car offenders face more than a year in jail after their third conviction, as opposed to seven convictions before the law went into effect. KING 5's Deborah Feldman reports.

Terapon Adhahn charged in Zina Linnik's murder

2007-07-23

Terapon Adhahn was charged Monday with the murder of 12-year-old Zina Linnik's body. It was also learned that Adhahn cut a deal with prosecutors that will spare him the death penalty. KING 5's Elisa Hahn reports.

Body of missing Rochster woman found by family

2007-07-23

Family and friends of Amy Mullin found her body Monday, two days after she mysteriously vanished from outside her home. Her estranged husband has turned himself in. KING 5's Eric Wilkinson reports.

CPO Wade's body returns to Whidbey Island

2007-07-23

The body of a Whidbey sailor killed in Iraq has been brought back to Oak Harbor. Chief Petty Officer Pat Wade died in a bombing last week/ Rob Piercy reports from Oak Harbor where friends, family and strangers came out to pay their respects.

Zina Linnik's family reacts to no death penalty against Adhahn

2007-07-23

Zina Linnik's family says they are glad the death penalty was an option for prosecutors against Terapon Adhahn because it provided leverage in helping them force Adhahn to lead police to Zina's body. KING 5's Jane McCarthy reports.

Gays, lesbians register as domestic partners

2007-07-23

Gay and lesbian couples lined up by the dozens to register as domestic partners under a new Washington state law that took effect Monday. KING 5's Chris Daniels reports.

Raw: Pierce Co. Prosecutor Q&A on Linnik murder case

2007-07-23

In a deal with the Pierce County Prosecutor, Terapon Adhahn will not face the death penalty if convicted in the murder of 12-year-old Zina Linnik of Tacoma. Prosecutor Gerald Horne answered questions from the media after making the announcement.

Raw: Linnik family statement about Adhahn murder charges

2007-07-23

Terapon Adhahn pleaded not guilty to the kidnapping, rape and murder of 12-year-old Zina Linnik of Tacoma. A deal with prosecutors means he will not face the death penalty. Zina's uncle, Anatoly Kalchik, responds to the decison.

Raw: Adhahn pleads not guilty to Zina Linnik murder

2007-07-23

Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Terapon Adhahn Monday for the kidnapping, rape and murder of 12-year-old Zina Linnik of Tacoma. The Pierce County Prosecutor will not seek the death penalty as part of a deal for Adhahn leading police to Zina.

Rochester woman's mysterious disappearance

2007-07-23

Thurston County Sheriff's are asking for help in the disappearance of a woman who mysteriously disappeared Saturday morning in Rochester, Wash. KING 5's Tonya Mosley reports.

Gratuity law shows who gets what for tip on restaurant tabs

2007-07-23

Restaurants are not mandated to give servers any of the service fees that are often included in catering or large party restaurant bills. But thanks to a new law, which goes into effect Monday, you'll soon be able to see exactly where your money is going. KING 5's Tonya Mosley reports.

Prosecutor: No death penalty for Adhahn

2007-07-23

Pierce County Prosecutor Gerald Horne said his office will not seek the death penalty against Terapon Adhahn, the suspect in the kidnap-rape-murder of 12-year-old Zina Linnik.

Raw: Pierce Co. Prosecutor's opening statement on Linnik murder case

2007-07-23

In a deal with the Pierce County Prosecutor, Terapon Adhahn will not face the death penalty if convicted in the murder of 12-year-old Zina Linnik of Tacoma. Prosecutor Gerald Horne explained his decision and gave some details on the investigation.

Adhahn to be charged with Zina Linnik murder

2007-07-23

Pierce County prosecutors are expected today to formally charge Terapon Adhahn with aggravated murder in the first degree for the kidnap and murder of 12-year-old Zina Linnick. KING 5's Chris Daniels reports.

Domestic partnership law takes effect tomorrow

2007-07-22

Officials in Olympia are preparing for large crowds and long lines tomorrow, when same-sex couples can register as domestic partners in Washington.

Everett apartment residents complain of dangerous renovations

2007-07-22

Condo conversions in Puget Sound are making apartments more scarce and in many cases, less affordable. In Everett, residents at the Sterling Square Apartments say major renovations began weeks before their move-out date. They say construction has made their complex a dangerous place to live.

Erratic driver crashes through I-5 cable barriers

2007-07-22

A crash that left one man dead this morning on I-5, causing major traffic gridlock, is raising questions about the reliability of cable barriers on freeway medians.

Downtown Aberdeen hit by five-alarm blaze

2007-07-22

Firefighters say four downtown buildings in Aberdeen, Wash. were destroyed by a five-alarm fire Saturday night. At its peak, the fire stretched an entire block. Roberta Romero reports.

Readers in a fever over Harry Potter

2007-07-21

Today readers in western Washington and around the world tried to uncover one of the most anticipated literary secrets. KING 5's Bernard Choi reports on "Harry Potter" mania.

Vandals torch trucks at Arlington car dealer

2007-07-21

Police say vandals caused about $70,000 in damage to new pickup trucks early Friday morning at an Arlington car dealer. KING 5's Jesse Jones reports.

Shoppers in middle of police pursuit

2007-07-20

Shoppers in Everett found themselves in the middle of a dangerous situation Friday night. Two carjacking suspects led police on a wild chase that ended with shots being fired outside the Everett Mall and a Fred Meyer store.

Life sentence for man who killed Kent couple

2007-07-20

He was convicted of killing a Kent couple and stabbing their daughter to the brink of death. Friday, for those crimes a judge sentenced John Morimoto to two life sentences without the possibility of parole. Bernard Choi reports.

Seattle area Potter fans camp out for "Deathly Hallows"

2007-07-20

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the final book in the popular series, goes on sale at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Seattle area fans join others from around the world, camping out for the book. KING 5's Gary Chittim reports.

High-tech study tracks declining cougar population

2007-07-20

Cougar sightings in urban areas are nothing new in populated Puget Sound communities. Now, a new high-tech study is coming up with some interesting findings by closely monitoring cougars' behavior. Glenn Farley reports.

Heat-sensing cameras used to prevent highway injuries

2007-07-20

With a recent rash of big rigs losing wheels, Washington state troopers hope new heat-sensing cameras will help save lives on the freeway. KING 5's Rob Piercy reports.

Sex offender's Costco kidnapping foiled by screams

2007-07-20

Police arrested a level 3 sex offender accused of trying to kidnap a woman Thursday night in the parking lot of the Tukwila Costco. KING 5's Kim Holcomb reports.

Young Tacoma gardeners learn to give back

2007-07-20

School's out for summer, but one first grade class in Tacoma is still learning about gardening. They're learning about the three Ps: planting, pulling and picking - but their ultimate goal is giving. KING 5's Allen Schauffler reports.

Best friend calls Adhahn a 'monster that I did not know'

2007-07-20

Kenneth Richmond says he was best friends with Terapon Adhahn, a suspected serial child rapist, for seven years. KING 5's Tonya Mosley reports.

Raw video: Pres. Bush raps Dems for pressing Iraq withdrawal

2007-07-20

President Bush, ratcheting up a fight with Congress over Iraq, accused Democrats on Friday of conducting a political debate on the war while delaying action on money to upgrade equipment and give troops a pay raise.

Lynnwood alternative school burned by fire

2007-07-20

Scriber Lake High School, an alternative school in Lynnwood set for demolition, went up in flames in a fire early this morning. KING 5's Roberta Romero reports.

King County approves menu labeling, trans fat ban

2007-07-20

There could be more of a jolt to your java by August of next year. You may not be able to avoid finding out how many calories are packed into that mocha frappuccino because labels and a ban on trans fats will be mandatory in King County next year. Amy Finley reports.

I-5 traffic gridlock on its way

2007-07-19

In roughly three weeks, Northbound I-5 could become a traffic nightmare as the Department of Transportation begins one of the biggest road repair projects in state history. Jesse Jones reports.

Agents checking on whale watchers' behavior

2007-07-19

The big orca rush is well underway in the San Juan Islands. It's an annual multi-million dollar game of find them and watch them, but the rules of the game have changed. Gary Chittim reports from the west side of San Juan Island.

Murder suspect Terapon Adhahn arraigned on rape charges

2007-07-19

Terapon Adhahn, the man suspected of killing 12-year-old Zina Linnik of Tacoma, pleaded not guilty to multiple rape charges in two unrelated cases Thursday. KING 5's Linda Brill reports.

Thousands busted by red-light cameras

2007-07-19

Cameras installed in four Seattle intersections have caught thousands of red light-runners, cut back on accidents, and raised close to $1 million. KING 5's Deborah Feldman reports.

Seattle Police announce arrest in Mike Webb murder

2007-07-19

A 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday night and booked into the King County Jail for investigation in the killing of the 51-year-old Mike Webb, who hosted a late night talk show for 10 years on a Seattle radio station.

Zina's family sees Adhahn in court

2007-07-19

Zina Linnik's family sat in court Thursday afternoon as Terapon Adhahn - the suspect in Zina's death - was arraigned in the cases of two other girls. Zina's uncle could not find a word to describe him. Kim Holcomb reports.

King County to decide on trans fats and menu labeling

2007-07-19

The King County Health Board is tackling two big health issues, with key decisions on trans fats and menu labeling expected sometime Thursday evening. Ray Lane reports.

Trap set for wandering Marysville Bear

2007-07-19

A black bear has been spotted wandering neighborhoods in Snohomish County over the past several weeks. A special trap has now been set for it outside a Marysville Church. KING 5's Rob Piercy reports.

Raw: Family of rape victim talks about Adhahn arrest

2007-07-19

Terapon Adhahn, a suspect in the murder of 12-year-old Zina Linnik, pleaded not guilty to charges in two rape cases Thursday, including the rape of a girl in 2000 found at Fort Lewis. Her mother and sisters spoke after Adhahn's arraignment. NOTE: The victim's name has been edited out for privacy.

Zina Linnik murder suspect booked on multiple rape charges

2007-07-18

Terapon Adhahn, the man suspected of killing Zina Linnik, was booked into the Pierce County Jail Monday on unrelated charges. They include 60 counts of rape, some of which involve the rape of a girl found at Fort Lewis in 2000, and the rape of another girl who lived with him from 2001-2005.

Raw: Suspected child killer in court on rape charges

2007-07-19

Terapon Adhahn, a suspect in the murder of 12-year-old Zina Linnik of Tacoma, pleaded not guilty to rape charges on Thursday. Zina's family and the family of one of the alleged rape victims observed the proceedings.

Search expands for missing hiker at Olallie Lake

2007-07-19

The search to find a missing college student in the Mt. Hood National Wilderness near Olallie Lake expanded Thursday to include a helicopter and horseback patrols.

Okanogan homeowners near fire ready to evacuate

2007-07-19

Some residents close to the Tunk Grade fire in Okanogan are ready to take off if the evacuation order comes in.

Two injured as car plunges into retaining pond

2007-07-19

Bothell Police are investigating an accident that sent a car plunging into a retaining pond and two teenagers to the hospital Thursday morning. King 5's Roberta Romero reports.

Suspect arrested in Vancouver 20-hour standoff

2007-07-19

Police fired tear gas to finally capture a man who shot an officer and a hostage while holed up in a home in Vancouver, Wash.

Raw video: Car plunges into retaining pond

2007-07-19

Bothell, Washingto police are investigating an accident that sent a car plunging into a retaining pond and two people to the hospital Thursday morning. Video from TrafficKING

Campers escape when tree falls on their trailer

2007-07-18

A Seattle woman and her friend are grateful to be alive after a tree that fell during a freak storm sliced their trailer in half.

Police officer shot during Vancouver standoff

2007-07-18

A police officer was seriously wounded during a standoff in Vancouver, Wash. that has lasted all day. Lori Matsukawa has the latest.

Raw: Close call on the fire lines near Wenatchee

2007-07-18

A bucket underneath a firefighting helicopter slammed into a truck.

Convicted sex offender released

2007-07-18

Herman Paschke, who was convicted of raping four victims, was released today from the state's lock-up for dangerous sex predators and expected to move to Snohomish County. KING 5's Linda Brill reports.

Seattle mayor has new list of problem nightclubs

2007-07-18

Seattle mayor Greg Nickels is stepping up his crusade against, what he calls violent nightclubs. He's out with a new list of trouble spots and a challenge to the Seattle City Council to enact tougher powers to crackdown. KING 5's Ray Lane reports.

Marine and two Washington sailors killed in Iraq

2007-07-18

A 20-year-old Marine from Arlington, Wash. and two sailors assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island were killed in Iraq, the Department of Defense announced today. KING 5's Rob Piercy reports.

Don't forget to clean your dirt

2007-07-18

Before you build you have to scrape away the dirt. That's how construction works. But in King County you better leave your dirt cleaner than you found it. KING 5's Gary Chittim explains.

Vancouver officer shot during hostile standoff

2007-07-18

A Vancouver Police Department officer was shot during a standoff outside a Vancouver, Wash., home where a wanted suspect and a possible suspect are holed up. KING 5's Chris Daniels reports

Motor home crashed down embankment

2007-07-18

It was a terrifying scene in Port Angeles Tuesday after a motor home barreled into town, smashed into three cars, and then plummeted 25 feet down an embankment. The RV lost its brakes coming down from Hurricane Ridge crashing at 10th and South Race Street. Jesse Jones has with new video just coming in from the scene.

90-year-old Anacortes sportscaster fired

2007-07-17

After KLKI radio in Anacortes went under new ownership recently, 90-year-old sportscaster Bill O'Mara learned he was being let go - with no explanation.

Clips: I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry

2007-07-19

Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Jessica Biel star in "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry." Video courtesy: Universal Pictures.

Young women find new challenges at fire camp

2007-07-17

Camp Blaze is a place where teenage girls go to sweat, sometimes get scared, and to push themselves to the limit. And they wouldn't have it any other way. Deborah Feldman shows us a unique firefighting camp just for young women in North Bend, Wash.

Group contests county's bid for eastside rails

2007-07-17

King County has proposed converting the eastside rail line into a bike trail, but a group called All Aboard Washington envisions a commuter rail line. KING 5's Glenn Farley reports.

Zina's murder suspect a 'person of interest' in other death

2007-07-17

Lakewood police say the suspect in Zina Linnik's murder is a "person of interest" in the case of Adre'anna Jackson, a Lakewood girl who disappeared in 2005.

Denny construction and traffic lights frustrating drivers

2007-07-17

Recent construction along Denny Way in Seattle has added to the usual congestion, but driver say the traffic lights haven't been adjusted to compensate for it. KING 5's Ray Lane reports.

Apartments may be saved from Sea-Tac expansion

2007-07-17

The Lora Lake Apartments in Burien are expected to be demolished to make way for an expansion to Sea-Tac Airport, but KING 5 News has learned King County has offered to buy the apartments back. KING 5's Eric Wilkinson reports.

Girl survives scalping by farm machinery (graphic)

2007-07-17

A 15-year-old girl from Umatilla County, Ore., survived a scalping while playing on a giant farm sprinkler. (Warning: Graphic content.)

Black bear breaking into Government Camp homes

2007-07-17

Government Camp residents say a black bear is roaming around town, not only making its way into yards but also into homes. KGW's Keely Chalmers reports.

Uncut: Seattle STP cyclist hit by car talks from hospital bed

2007-07-17

Gerald Marvin, the Seattle cyclist who was hit by a drunk driver during last weekend's Seattle-to-Portland cycle race, talked from his hospital bed in Portland.

City of Seattle taking recycling to new level

2007-07-17

As part of a plan to reduce the amount of garbage sent to area landfills, residents will soon be required to recycle for food waste. Tonya Mosley reports.

Raw video: Huge dust storm hits Phoenix

2007-07-17

A huge dust storm enveloped parts of the cities of Chandler, Gilbert and Phoenix, Arizona Monday. Wind gusts were up to 50 miles per hour. Local reports said there was lightning with the storm and that temperatures in the area fell 18 degrees in one hour, from 109 degrees to 91. Officials said the dust caused visibility to drop to near zero.

Warrant obtained for DNA from suspect child killer

2007-07-16

Police sources tell KING 5 News that Tacoma Police are looking for a connection between Terapon Adhahn, the man suspected of killing 12-year-old Zina Linnik of Tacoma, and the rape of another girl in 2000.

Cougar takes swipe at Port Angeles boy

2007-07-16

Three Port Angeles brothers had a close encounter with a cougar. The big cat even took a swipe at one of the boys, leaving a hole in his shirt. Glenn Farley reports.

Everett officer in critical condition following collision

2007-07-16

An Everett Police K-9 officer is in critical condition after her patrol car was involved in a collision while responding to a call. KING 5's Rob Piercy reports.

Robbers steal thousands of dollars in RX drugs

2007-07-16

Three people robbed a Tacoma pharmacy at gunpoint Monday and made off with $25,000 in narcotics. An employee of Cost Less Pharmacy belives it's the same people who robbed the store three months ago. KING 5's Ray Lane reports.

Metal thieves now target beer kegs

2007-07-16

Metal thieves are tapping a new market these days. You've heard of them stealing spools of copper wire. Now they're swiping beer kegs! It's creating such a shortage all across the country that you might soon feel the pinch in the price of your next pint. Eric Wilkinson reports.

Toll booths open on new Tacoma Narrows Bridge

2007-07-16

After a weekend of fanfare, drivers took a spin on the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge and try out the new toll system for the commute. KING 5's Chris Daniels reports.

Baby Bengal tigers at Cougar Mountain Zoo

2007-07-17

Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah is now home to two baby Bengal tigers. KING 5's Tim Robinson got to visit with the twins.

Raw: Armed robbers hit Tacoma pharmacy

2007-07-16

Three people with guns robbed the Cost Less Pharmacy on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma on Monday. This surveillance video shows at least two of them wearing masks and robbing the pharmacy as shoppers looked on.

Raw: STP hit and run victim interview

2007-07-16

A Seattle bicyclist is recovering at a Portland hospital after being hit by a wayward driver during the 200-mile Seattle-to-Portland ride Sunday. 24-year-old Gerald Marvin talks about his recovery and shows us how bad his helmet was damaged.

KING5 Seismo-cam captures Japan quake

2007-07-16

A strong earthquake struck northwestern Japan on Monday. KING5's Seismo-cam captured the shaking.

Service held for murdered Tacoma girl

2007-07-15

Friends, family, and complete strangers gathered Sunday morning at a Tacoma church to say their final goodbyes to Zina Linnik. Roberta Romero reports.

Raw video: Rescue team works to free trapped Everett officer

2007-07-16

Fire crews work to pull an Everett Police K-9 officer from her patrol car after she was involved in a collision while responding to a call Sunday night, July 15, 2007.

Raw video: Everett officer critically injured in collision

2007-07-16

An Everett Police K-9 officer is in critical condition after her patrol car was involved in a collision while responding to a call. According to the police, the female officer, identified as Suzanne Eviston, and her dog, Axel, were responding to a burglary in progress call just after 7 p.m. Sunday night when the collision occurred near the intersection of Hardison Road and Industry Street.

Woman dies in jet ski accident, husband in critical condition

2007-07-16

A 42-year-old newly-wed woman was killed and her 47-year-old husband is in critical condtion after their jet ski was hit by a boat near Brownsville Marina, north of Bremerton. Tricia Manning-Smith reports.

Driver hits Seattle-to-Portland bicyclist

2007-07-15

A Portland motorist was arrested for investigation of felony hit and run Sunday after striking a Seattle bicyclist participating in a Seattle to Portland ride on Highway 30 northwest of Portland

New Tacoma Narrows Bridge opens

2007-07-15

History in the making in Tacoma Sunday as the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge was officially opened to the public. Eric Wilkinson reports.

Raw: Thousands take a walk on new Narrows Bridge

2007-07-15

Thousands turned out for opening day festivities at the new Tacoma Narrows bridge on Sunday as state transportation crews geared up to open the mile-long span to traffic.

2 firefighters hospitalized in Burien school fire

2007-07-14

At least two firefighters have been hospitalized after battling a blaze today at the Cedarhurst Elementary School in Burien.

Reward in Lynwood woman's murder grows

2007-07-14

The family of Nicole Pietz, who was killed more than a year ago, has increased the reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in her death to $26,000. KING 5's Tricia Manning Smith reports.

Bellingham suffers bizarre cases of animal abuse

2007-07-13

During the last few weeks, someone has been killing squirrels and birds, and then putting on a disturbing display of their carcasses. Ron Piercy reports.

Pilot killed in Everett plane crash

2007-07-14

The pilot of a single-person Russian aircraft was killed when the plane crashed at the 500 block of Sharon Crest in Everett Saturday afternoon, narrowly missing some local homes.

Who is Zina Linnik's murder suspect?

2007-07-14

Neighbors didn't know much about the man who lived near them who is now a suspect in the murder of 12-year-old Zina Linnik of Tacoma, but medical records show a past of mental and psychological problems.

Memorial for Zina keeps growing

2007-07-14

The place where Zina Linnik’s body was found has turned into a memorial, and the community is grieving for Zina and her family. KING 5's Gary Chittim reports from Tacoma.

Could abduction suspect be linked to other cold cases?

2007-07-13

Tacoma Police and the FBI say this case could help solve other cold cases here and across the country. They believe Adhahn may be tied to other crimes against children. Bernard Choi reports.

China exports jewelry made with toxic U.S. waste

2007-07-13

The Seattle group that helped track down discarded U.S. computers in foreign slums has now helped establish a link between those computers and toxic toys. KING 5's Gary Chittim reports.

New Tacoma Narrows Bridge opens Sunday with much fanfare

2007-07-13

After five years of construction the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge is ready to open next to the old bridge, and the last-minute rush is on for both contractors and commuters to get ready.

Police name suspect in murder of missing Tacoma girl

2007-07-13

Tacoma Police named Terapon Adhahn as a suspect in the murder of 12-year-old Zina Linnik, the Tacoma girl who was abducted on July 4th near her home. Her body was found Thursday night. KING 5's Chris Ingalls reports.

Tacoma grieves for murdered 12-year-old girl

2007-07-13

The community spent days searching for 12-year-old Zina Linnik - hoping they would find the little girl alive. Now, with their worst fears confirmed, they gather to mourn.

Tacoma Police name suspect in death of Zina Linnik

2007-07-13

Tacoma Police Chief Don Ramsdell has identified Terapon Adhahn, a Thai immigrant who was convicted of incest in 1990, as the suspect in the death of 12-year-old Zina Linnick. Police are reviewing whether he may have been involved in the disapppearance of other girls.

Raw video: Tacoma police name suspect in Zina Linnik death

2007-07-13

Tacoma police on Friday said they were reviewing whether a man who led investigators to the body of 12-year-old Zina Linnick may have been involved in the disappearance of other children. Police Chief Don Ramsdell said during a Friday news conference that Terapon Adhahn, 42, a Thai immigrant who was convicted of incest in 1990, was the suspect in Linnik's death.