DC authorities: Suspicious white powder found in envelope at NASA headquarters not hazardousSeptember 16th, 2009 White powder at NASA HQ not toxic, DC fire saysWASHINGTON — Authorities say a suspicious white powder found in an envelope at NASA headquarters in Washington is not hazardous. D.C. fire department spokesman Pete Piringer says hazardous materials teams were sent about 2 p.m.
U of Wash student finds rare carved gemstone at Israeli archaeological digSeptember 16th, 2009 UW student finds precious gem at Israeli digSEATTLE — A University of Washington student on an archaeological dig in Israel has discovered a 2,300-year-old gemstone carved with a portrait of Alexander the Great. UW associate professor Sarah Stroup says the discovery of the half-inch-long carnelian stone by student Megan Webb is an incredibly rare find.
DC authorities investigate suspicious white powder found on envelope at NASA headquartersSeptember 16th, 2009 Authorities investigate white powder at NASA HQWASHINGTON — Authorities are investigating a suspicious white powder found in an envelope at NASA headquarters in Washington. D.C. fire department spokesman Pete Piringer says hazardous materials teams have been sent to NASA headquarters in northwest Washington.
FBI: 2 robbers, 3 months, 17 bank robberies in Seattle areaSeptember 9th, 2009 2 robbers, 3 months, 17 Washington bank robberiesSEATTLE — The FBI believes two men are responsible for 17 bank robberies since May in the Seattle area. Agents say they are the most prolific bank robbers in the area in three years.
Seattle's mystery man still going by 'Jon Doe,' tells reporters about struggle with amnesiaAugust 21st, 2009 Seattle man with amnesia still going by 'Jon Doe'SEATTLE — Seattle's mystery man says putting together the pieces of his memory has been a frustrating, confusing experience. The man who still goes by the name Jon Doe told reporters Friday that he can't remember large chunks of his life.
Trench dug too narrow could mean $1 million cost at Port of SeattleAugust 5th, 2009 Too narrow trench could cost Port of Seattle $1MSEATTLE — A tiny mistake — about half the thickness of a dime — could end up costing about $1 million at the Port of Seattle. The Seattle Times reports Wednesday that a contractor at the port's Terminal 30 near Safeco Field dug a trench for an electrical cable that was 0.02 of an inch too narrow.
Seattle breaks all-time temperature record with 102 degrees measured midday at airportJuly 30th, 2009 Seattle breaks all-time temperature recordSEATTLE — Seattle has recorded the hottest temperature in its history. The National Weather Service recorded 102 degrees at 2:30 p.m.
Seattle breaks all-time temperature record with 102 degrees measured midday at airportJuly 30th, 2009 Seattle breaks all-time temperature recordSEATTLE — Seattle has recorded the hottest temperature in its history. The National Weather Service recorded 102 degrees at 2:30 p.m.
Seattle police arrest man in fatal Seattle stabbingJuly 25th, 2009 Police arrest man in fatal Seattle stabbingSEATTLE — Police have arrested a suspect in a weekend knife attack that killed one woman and wounded another as they slept in their Seattle home. KIRO-TV says officers arrested 23-year-old Isaiah M.K.
Trains roll on Seattle light rail line, planning for up to 50,000 first-day ridersJuly 18th, 2009 Trains roll on Seattle light rail lineSEATTLE — Thousands of people enjoyed free rides Saturday on the first day of service for Seattle's new light rail line. After more than four decades of political wrangling and financial struggles that ran transit rail plans for Seattle off the tracks, trains are finally running.
Trains set to roll on Seattle light rail line, planning for up to 50,000 first-day ridersJuly 18th, 2009 Seattle light rail line debutsSEATTLE — A new light rail line is set to debut in Seattle. The 13.9-mile Link route between downtown Seattle and the south Seattle suburb of Tukwila opens Saturday.
Authorities investigate white powder sent to Christian Broadcasting Network HQ in Va.July 1st, 2009 White powder sent to CBN HQ in VirginiaVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Authorities are trying to identify a powdery substance mailed to the Christian Broadcasting Network headquarters in Virginia Beach.
Seattle places closer Brandon Morrow on 15-day disabled listMay 3rd, 2009 Mariners Morrow headed to 15-day DLSEATTLE — Brandon Morrow is headed to the 15-day disabled list as the Seattle Mariners are taking a cautious approach with the biceps tendinitis bothering their closer. Morrow was placed on the DL Saturday, retroactive to April 24, the day after he last pitched.
Jose Lopez wins it for Seattle coming through after 14-pitch at-bat for 8-7 win over OaklandMay 2nd, 2009 Lopez's single gets Seattle past Oakland 8-7SEATTLE — Jose Lopez hit an RBI single to right field on the 14th pitch from Russ Springer with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Seattle Mariners rallied from five runs down to beat the Oakland Athletics 8-7 on Friday night. It was Lopez's third career game-winning hit, and he had to work a little extra for this one.
Wall Street Journal employees get white powder in mailJanuary 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Executives at the Wall Street Journal's New York office received more than a dozen envelopes containing an unidentified white powder, the newspaper reported Wednesday. Police were investigating whether the powder was hazardous.
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