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Businesses want more coal in Washington, neighbors not so sure
Fri 27 Jul, 2012
KING5 Seattle 2:24 | 136 views
SEATTLE -- A new alliance of businesses and groups officially launched an effort Thursday pushing for new terminals that would ship U.S. coal overseas, increasing the number of coal trains running through Washington. The Alliance for Northwest Jobs and Exports started running TV ads Thursday. "It can mean thousands of jobs, it can mean millions of dollars for the region," said Lauri Hennesseey, spokesperson for the alliance. The group is also confident that studies will show no significant issues with coal
Tacoma 'rogue crosswalk' sparks discussion about pedestrian safety
Thu 16 May, 2013
KING5 Seattle 2:06 | 10 views
TACOMA, Wash. -- A gritty rough mess is what's left of a busy Tacoma intersection. To make the area safer, someone illegally painted their own crosswalks, forcing the city to grind them away. "It can be really challenging to get across the street," said Morgan Alexander, a business owner. A road closure has forced extra traffic near the intersection of 6th Ave and St. Helens, creating a safety issue. Many that live and work in the area say a pedestrian nearly died after being hit by a car; others see near m
Murder victim's mother says Biendl's family could face long wait
Thu 16 May, 2013
KING5 Seattle 2:43 | 2 views
Byron Scherf originally told police he wanted to die for killing Jayme Biendl, but now plans to appeal his death sentence - a process that can be as nearly painful as the trial itself. The family of Genie Harshfield, who was murdered in 1996, knows this all too well. Since her death, her family has endured three appeals by her killer, so Genie's mother knows the long road ahead for Biendl's family. The average wait time for a death row inmate is 13 years. Genie's mother has waited a lot longer than that, bu
Fate of Seattle basketball hangs in balance before NBA vote
Wed 15 May, 2013
KING5 Seattle 2:19 | 4 views
We could know the face of Seattle investor Chris Hansen's bid to bring the NBA to Seattle Wednesday. NBA owners could vote on his proposal at a special meeting in Dallas to discuss the issue and decide the fate of the Sacramento Kings franchise. Late Tuesday afternoon, a pair of attorneys in Sacramento filed a suit alleging that Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson conspired to commit fraud and misuse of ublic funds. Another group came forward to say they will launch an intiative campaign against the arena plan t
Beer fans eagerly welcome limited edition of 'Bob's Brown Ale'
Wed 15 May, 2013
KING5 Seattle 2:12 | 1 view
For the eighth year, craft beer afficionados on Tuesday eagerly welcomed this year's Bob's Brown Ale. So who is Bob and why are we drinking his beer? Every May 14, Georgetown Brewery releases a limited edition of Bob's Brown Ale on Bob Hirsch's birthday. Bob was a friend of Georgetown co-owner Manny Chao. They met at a camp for kids with life threatening illnesses when Manny was a counselor. Bob lost his battle with cancer shortly after his 21st birthday. In his honor, Georgetown Brewing created the Brown
Seattle woman says she's walked in Angelina Jolie's shoes
Wed 15 May, 2013
KING5 Seattle 2:34 | 2 views
There are some tests in life that you want to pass. "Honestly, those were the longest two weeks in the world waiting to get those test results back," recalled Anna Kuwada. For Kuwada, this was not one of them. Because she knew that all the preparation in the world wouldn't make a difference. "You just feel like a ticking time bomb." The bomb ticking inside her was the BRCA 1 gene - the same gene her mom carried through two bouts with breast cancer. "I remember the genetic counselor from Swedish called
Washington wolves moving west to central Cascades
Tue 14 May, 2013
KING5 Seattle 3:30 | 8 views
WENATCHEE, Wash. -- The state of Washington had a plan. It asked ranchers where a new pack of wolves showed up this year to keep their cows in protective pens longer than usual. The hope was that the wolves would follow the deer and elk as they moved to the high country when the weather warmed. It may have worked just like it was supposed to. Sightings of the pack have dried up over the last week and the ranch family is about turn the cows out to pasture. But in the world of wolves, nothing is certain. Ranc
Washington lawmakers return for special session
Tue 14 May, 2013
KING5 Seattle 1:57 | 2 views
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington lawmakers are returning to the Capitol for a special legislative session to try and come to an agreement on a two-year state budget. A mostly empty Senate was gaveled into order on Monday morning, but most lawmakers weren't expected to return until the afternoon when a special session resolution was to be passed in the House. Budget writers in the House and Senate have met a few times since the regular session adjourned on April 28. But with no deal reached during their two-week