Saturday 4th July, 2009
Fireworks explosion on NC island injures several
KOMO 1000Authorities say a fireworks explosion on a North Carolina island only reachable by ferry has injured several people.Hyde County spokeswoman Jamie Tunnel says she isn't sure how...
Texas brewer, once near defeat, shines again
KOMO 1000Shiner, Texas — By all accounts, Shiner beer shouldn't have made it this long. The Spoetzl Brewery ferments its brew in a one-stoplight town that's not on the way to anywhere, and much larger...
Officer dragged 50 feet by fleeing car
Seattle Post-IntelligencerA police officer was dragged about 50 feet through a parking lot early Saturday when a car suddenly took off in reverse as the officer was trying to prevent the driver from escaping. The incident...
Fleeing car drags cop 50 feet through lot
KOMO 1000A police officer was dragged about 50 feet through a parking lot early Saturday when a car suddenly took off in reverse as the officer was trying to prevent the driver from escaping.The...
Rising debt may be next crisis
KOMO 1000... mdash; The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt.The country first got into debt to help pay for the...
Talks on selling Opel near completion
KOMO 1000... mdash; Negotiations for the sale of General Motors Corp.'s unit Adam Opel GmbH to Canadian autoparts maker Magna are progressing well and should soon be complete, the head of GM Europe said...
Illegal ads a sticky situation for many towns
KOMO 1000Roll up to an intersection in many places and the sign you see might not only tell you to stop, yield or turn in a certain direction, it might also feature unwanted ads for a taco...
Anti-tax rally in Olympia set for Independence Day
The Seattle TimesOlympia, Wash. — Despite low attendance at previous events, organizers of an anti-tax rally in Olympia on Independence Day are expecting thousands of people. Event organizer Anton D. Rehling...
Man sets record in NY hot dog eating match
KOMO 1000New — Reigning champ Joey Chestnut has logged his third consecutive win in Coney Island's annual hot dog eating contest with a world-record 68 franks.He defeated his archrival, six-time...
Hearts flutter as markets stutter
KOMO 1000... mdash; Credit the recession for staycations and bringing us more game-night parties at home. But also give it a shout for spurring more first dates.Economic woes, it seems, unleash...
Fire disrupts stations at Seattle's Fisher Plaza
The Seattle TimesA fire at a Seattle building disrupted a server farm that provides service to multiple Web sites - including one that facilitates electronic transactions for tens of thousands of businesses and...
Palin resignation leaves questions on 2012 run
KOMO 1000Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin defies political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early.Supporters and critics...
Cops in Michigan protect - and serve doughnuts
KOMO 1000Cops & Doughnuts" is more than a punchline. It's now a bakery in Michigan - owned by nine full-time employees of the Clare Police Department.The newly renamed bakery opened...
Obama, McCain Give Dueling Holiday Addresses
KIRO 7In dueling holiday addresses, President Barack Obama appealed for public support of his domestic programs and Sen. John McCain said Americans should side with Iranian election protesters. The 2008...
Artists Salute 'King Of Pop' At La. Essence Fest
KIRO 7Brass band musicians on trumpet, trombone and tuba belted out "A Closer Walk With Thee" as the Essence Music Festival gave a salute to Michael Jackson befitting a New Orleans jazz funeral procession....
Fire danger in Wash.'s parched forests
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Pedestrian hit in Spokane dies of her injuries
The Seattle TimesSpokane, Wash. — A pedestrian struck by a pickup truck in a downtown Spokane intersection has died of her injury. Sacred Heart Medical Center said Mary Vedder remains on life support for her...
70-acre wildfire burns in Whatcom County
KOMO 1000About 70 acres of forest are burning in the steep terrain of Ruby Mountain near the Lake Ross National Recreation Area in Whatcom County.The National Parks Service expects...
70 acre wildfire burns near Ross Lake
Seattle Post-IntelligencerAbout 70 acres of forest are burning in the steep terrain of Ruby Mountain near the Lake Ross National Recreation Area in Whatcom County. The National...
Mariners activate RHP Shawn Kelley
Seattle Post-IntelligencerThe Seattle Mariners have activated right-handed reliever Shawn Kelley from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Mike Carp to Triple-A Tacoma. The team...
Seattle Police Officer Dragged 50 Feet By Vehicle
KIRO 7A Seattle police officer was dragged 50 feet by a car Saturday morning.Police said that the officer had stopped a man in a car on a traffic stop just before 2 a.m. near First Avenue and Lenora St.The...
Omg! Positive tone boosts Yahoo celeb site to top
Seattle Post-IntelligencerThink of the most popular brands in celebrity news, and you'll probably come up with a small list that includes Entertainment Tonight...
Sounders' Jaqua 'shocked' at rape accusation
KOMO 1000Portland, Ore. — Seattle Sounders forward Nate Jaqua denies a rape allegation by an Oregon woman who is seeking more than $10 million in damages in a civil lawsuit, says his attorney."Nate Jaqua...
Johnson's 2-run double lifts Mariners to 7-6 win
KOMO 1000Seattle Mariners' Jose Lopez (4) is congratulated by hitting coach Alan Cockrell after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of Friday's game.
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