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September 2008
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For many in the Northwest, hunting is a family sport. Kids and grandkids join their fathers and grandfathers for trips into the wild searching for game. Covering this story has led me to talk to many people. Some of whom believe the law shouldn't be so hard on adults who have sex with teens. That surprised me. Others I talked to say the laws are far too lax. What do you think? ...WSDOT has something pretty cool they've done connected with the opening of Artist's Point. They have attached a GPS device to the snow blower that's clearing the way. You can keep updated on the crew's progress by visiting: It's no fun having a crummy neighbor. Patrick and Lisa McCarthy have suffered the worst loss for two parents. Their 16 year old daughter is dead from an ecstasy overdose. But her case could help other families who face the same loss and prevent kids from making the same mistake. I first heard of the band "Insane Clown Posse" several years ago. Until recently, I didn't even know they were still making music, let alone that they had a large following of hardcore fans called, "Juggalos." Police say some of them have formed small gang-like groups and are causing trouble. (Read the full story here... Hmmm... a sock puppet for President. As we interviewed people for this story, it was interesting to see how many people joked that a sock might be the best option. The goal of the "Sock for President" campaign is to encourage younger voters to become involved and introduce them to candidates they probably haven't heard of. While a lot people believe the two party... I grew up in Western Washington. Sedro-Woolley to be exact. As a kid, the gray skies, rain and cold never bothered me. After graduating from UW, I spent the next 10 years living throughout the West. Five of those years were spent in Las Vegas and Phoenix. When I moved back to the Northwest a little more than a year ago, I was shocked at just how much I'd changed. The grey skies that had gone unnoticed all those years, now really affect... Most people have felt it at least once. That sudden wave of panic and jolt of adreneline when you realize you're a victim. Someone has broken into your car, your home, maybe you've been vandalized. If you're like me, what follows is anger and you're asking yourself, "what kind of person does this?" When I heard what happened to Tana Barro... As police began to investigate Bruce Hummel's claim that his wife committed suicide, they say they discovered holes in his story. Here are a couple of them. ...14-year-old Dennis Lindberg wants to live. Diagnosed with a treatable form of leukemia, the survival rate is 70-percent over 5 years for patients who are treated. But the treatment takes its toll on the body, requiring blood transfusions. But as much as Dennis wants to live, he has refused the transfusions because of his belief in the Jehovah's Witness faith. 14-year-olds cannot drive a car, they cannot vote, they cannot enlist... Phillip Stordahl is accused of trying to set up a sexual encounter with a 12-year old boy online. As it turned out, there was no 12-year old. He was actually talking to an undercover detective. Stordahl has a previous conviction for possessing child pornography. He is a registered Level I sex offender. Those are the people considered least likely to reoffend. In Washington State, Level II and Level III offenders are li... As reporters, we're frequently dispatched to cover stories of missing hikers, climbers, etc. The experts will tell you, after 48 hours the likelihood of finding a person alive plummets. Five days after Mary Hyde Wingfield went missing, searchers were still looking. While everyone put on a brave face, many admitted they weren't optimistic she would be found alive. I remember something my dad used to say when he'd find change lying around. "It all spends the same," he would tell me. Have you've ever taken a look at the language in our state's law banning smoking in public places? Clearly the spirit of the law is to protect patrons and employees of public establishments from being subject to the ills of second-hand smoke. ...Do you really care what your barista is wearing? I don't. I love coffee. Good coffee. Personally, I can't imagine going to a coffee stand because the baristas wear skimpy or provocative outfits. Maybe if they sold the best coffee in Western Washington I would. On the other hand, if my son were in the back seat, I can tell you where I wouldn't go. ...Today, the South Bureau (Photographer Tom Tedford and myself) got up early...really early. Like before the crack of dawn early. Today, the South Bureau (Photographer Tom Tedford and myself) got up early...really early. Like before the crack of dawn early. While on the surface it might appear to some to be a teen prank, it's arguably much more. The rape trial of a Tacoma middle school principal and his friend, an ex-con with a knack for being accused of sexual assault, should prove fascinating. The rape trial of a Tacoma middle school principal and his friend, an ex-con with a knack for being accused of sexual assault, should prove fascinating. On May 17th, KING-5 ran a story about how the Tacoma Police Department mishandled more than 71 cases of serious violence against people. On May 17th, KING-5 ran a story about how the Tacoma Police Department mishandled more than 71 cases of serious violence against people. Memorial Day. A national holiday. That usually means it's going to be a slow news day. Memorial Day. A national holiday. That usually means it's going to be a slow news day. |