Seattle police say officer shot dead, trainee wounded in 1st on-duty death since 2006November 1st, 2009 Officer killed, trainee hurt in Seattle shootingSEATTLE — Few clues have emerged from a drive-by shooting that left a nine-year veteran Seattle police officer dead and a trainee injured on Halloween night. Investigators on Sunday fielded tips, interviewed potential witnesses and scoured through video tapes for evidence that would lead them to the assailant or assailants.
Seattle police say officer shot dead, possibly first officer killed on duty since 2006November 1st, 2009 Seattle police say officer killed in shootingSEATTLE — Seattle police say an officer has been fatally shot, likely the first police officer killed in the line of duty in the city since 2006. Police say a male officer was training a female student officer in a marked patrol car Saturday night when their vehicle was struck several times by gunfire.
Alexander Friedman to step down next year as chief financial officer for Gates FoundationOctober 13th, 2009 Gates Foundation CFO to step down next yearSEATTLE — The chief financial officers of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation says he's leaving that post early next year to pursue other interests. The Seattle Times reports that Alexander Friedman made the announcement Monday in an e-mail to colleagues at the foundation.
2nd letter with unidentified powder sent to Seattle Times; FBI investigatingOctober 6th, 2009 2nd letter with powder sent to Seattle newspaperSEATTLE — For the second day in a row, an envelope containing an unidentified powder has been found at The Seattle Times. The Seattle Fire Department's hazardous materials team was called to the newspaper Tuesday shortly after noon.
Friend says slain Texas teacher lived life to the fullest as hundreds attend memorial serviceSeptember 26th, 2009 Memorial service held for slain Texas teacherTYLER, Texas — Hundreds of friends, family members, colleagues and students gathered to remember the life of an educator and musician who was stabbed to death at a Texas high school. Drawings, letters, scrapbooks and notes from John Tyler High School students to special education teacher Todd Roberts Henry filled the foyer of the chapel at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, where the memorial service was held Saturday.
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.
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.
Slaying of actor's sister results in cancelation of world premiere musical preview in SeattleJuly 22nd, 2009 Actor's sister slain, preview in Seattle canceledSEATTLE — Two preview performances of "Catch Me If You Can," a world premiere musical in Seattle, have been canceled because of the killing of a sister of one of the stars. Norbert Leo Butz, who has a lead role in the show, is a brother of 39-year-old Teresa Butz.
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.
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.
Spring dry spell approaching record in Seattle, fire danger increases in western Wash.June 17th, 2009 Spring dry spell approaching record in SeattleSEATTLE — A near-record spring dry spell in Seattle is boosting the threat of wildfires in western Washington state. Tuesday was the 28th day without measurable rainfall at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Atlantic City's Trump Taj to halt table games during slain worker's memorial serviceJune 2nd, 2009 NJ casino halts table games to honor slain workerATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — An Atlantic City casino is shutting down its table games for part of the day to honor the memory of a slain worker.
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