Search Suspended: Skydiver Kurt Ruppert Still Missing, Presumed Dead

The King County Sheriff's Office suspended its search after hundreds of volunteers combed the rugged area for four days using sophisticated tracking equipment.

Search Area Narrowed As Rescuers Hold Out Hope Skydiver is Alive

About 145 search and rescue volunteers were scouring a quarter-mile square area just south of Mount Si's West Peak for Kurt Ruppert Jr. from Florida, who has been missing since jumping from a helicopter Thursday.

Update: Are Traffic Calming Methods on SE 32nd Street Sufficient?

An accident on 32nd Street SE in Sammamish on Friday highlighted for some local residents the pitfalls of the greater connectivity the city aimed for with the barricade removal in 2011.

Skyline's Max Browne Named U.S. Army National Player of the Year

An Issaquah High School student, Madison Kelly, was selected for the All-American Marching Band. Here's how to watch the 13th annual bowl game, which starts at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Police, Medics Respond to Fight After Eastlake/Redmond Game

Sammamish Police and Eastside Fire confirmed that there were several reports of fights at Sammamish McDonald's Friday night. At least one person was transported to the hospital, according to a witness.

Obituary: Robert Epperson Hughes, 84

A memorial service celebrating Bob's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Mercer Island United Methodist Church.

Nearly 800 King County Drivers Arrested in DUI Campaign

The state's first "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" initiative ran from Nov. 21 to Jan. 1.

Missing Skydiver Identified

Kurt Ruppert, 29, of Lake City, FL, is the man missing still on Mt. Si near North Bend, the King County Sheriff's Office just confirmed.

Photos: 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Patrick Dempsey Tours Eastside Tully's Shops

The actor known as TV's "McDreamy" won an auction to purchase the entire coffee chain for $9.2 million, and made the rounds at Tully's shops this morning.

Weather Continues to Hamper Search for Skydiver

King County's Guardian 2 was turned back this morning due to weather conditions, and is awaiting a break in the fog to resume an aerial search at Mt. Si.

Skyline Student, Coaches Among Semper Fidelis West Team

Here's how to watch the 2nd Annual Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl today.

Search Suspended for Missing Skydiver

The 29-year-old Florida man didn't show up at a designated landing zone after helicopter skydiving, and his companions didn't see whether his parachute opened.

Will You Be Watching 'The (206)' This Weekend?

The famous Seattle comedian John Keister will debut his new TV comedy show "The (206)" on KING and KONG early Sunday morning, Jan. 6 at 1:05 a.m.

Skydiver Missing Near North Bend

The man jumped from about 2,000 feet but didn't show up at the landing site.

2012 A Record-Breaking Year For Boeing

Boeing booked 1,203 net commercial airplane orders in 2012.

Friday Is Seahawks Spirit Day – Wear Blue

Fans are asked to wear Seahawks' gear or blue on Friday as the team leaves for Washington, D.C.

Volunteer Firefighters Needed for Rural Stations

The deadline for applications has been extended to Jan. 23.

Amaluna at Redmond's Marymoor Park Debuts Jan. 31

Amaluna, the story about a mysterious island governed by Goddesses, is coming to Redmond's Marymoor Park starting at the end of the month.

North Bend Hit-and-Run Victim Identified, Truck Located

Lucinda Fisher Pieczatkowski, 57, of North Bend, a graduate of Kirkland's Lake Washington High, was identified as the woman who was struck and killed near North Bend early Jan. 1. The King County Sheriff's Office is still searching for the dri

Oregon Bus Crash Claims Life of Patch Blogger, Others with Washington Ties

Among the victims were a Spanaway man and a Korean couple with relatives in Bothell, while a college student from Bellevue is feared dead.

Sammamish, Issaquah Moms Deliver First Babies of 2013

Congratulations to the Mazariegos and Heady families for welcoming the first baby boy and the first baby girl at two local hospitals on New Year's morning.

Clouds May Obscure Views of Quadrantids Meteor Shower

The first meteor shower of 2013 peaks early Thursday.

Update: Reward Offered for Information in Fatal Hit-and-Run near North Bend

Detectives need help locating a suspect vehicle in the accident, which happened around 3 am. New Year's morning on 394th Place SE.

New Year's Day: What's Open, What's Closed in Sammamish-Issaquah

Last day of vacation for the kids. What's open tomorrow?

Inquest Ordered in Fall City Officer-Involved Shooting Death

A fact-finding hearing is routine to determine causes and circumstances of any death involving a member of law enforcement while in performance of duties.

Semi Vs. Car Collision in Redmond Sends Two to Hospital

Willows Road was closed this morning after a semi-truck and car collided around 10 a.m.

Thinking Tax Prep? Go on a Last-Day Giving Spree

There are plenty of local nonprofits you can give to online today to boost your tax-deductible charitable contributions for 2012.

Top 10 Most-Read Stories of 2012

Tragedy and controversy caught the attention of local readers this year.

SBA Guest Column: Putting Money in Your Hands

US Small Business Association Regional Administrator Calvin Goings says the current pace of SBA loan-making is a healthy sign for the economy.

Update: Three Injured in Crash on SE High Point Way Near I-90

The King County Sheriff's Office said the accident occurred around 5 p.m. near Interstate 90, closing a section of SE High Point Way/Preston-Fall City Road for several hours.

Fun Facts for New Year's: Wear Red Underwear, Lock Your Car and Eat Black-Eyed Peas

Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.

Elderly King County Residents, Pierce County Boy Die From Influenza, State Says

The State Health Department has reported a Pierce County boy has died as well as two elderly residents from King County.

Can 'McDreamy' Save Tully's?

Actor Patrick Dempsey says he wants to buy Tully's.

Members Wanted: Freshly Funded, 4-H Looks to Grow

"We're up, recruiting and growing and we're open for business," WSU King County 4-H educator Nancy Baskett said, following finalization of a new 5-year King County financial agreement.

Renee Zimmerman Named New Eastside Baby Corner Executive Director

Zimmerman takes over for EBC founder Karen Ridlon on Jan. 7. Ridlon will become Emeritus Executive Director of the Issaquah nonprofit.

Redmond Rousers Rotary Disbands After 22 Years of Service

Past president Kelly Kyle says the club has been struggling to retain members for several years.

Toast the 2013 New Year with a Bottle of Champagne

Choosing the appropriate sparkling wine for New Year's Eve can make you dizzy before the first sip. Here's a handy guide to the intoxicating world of bubbles on a budget.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Minimum Wage and Other New Laws Ahead for 2013

Here’s a sampling of new laws, rules and other government changes that kick in with the new year.

Eight-Cent Gas Tax Hike Proposed by King County Executive

Dow Constantine and the Sound Cities Association, which includes Sammamish and Issaquah, are asking the state legislature to help "solve our statewide transportation crisis."

TELL US: What Do You Think About Les Misérables the Movie?

Les Misérables starring Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe is a musical and visual feast – but not for the whole family.