VIDEO: On Sunday morning, 2,000 firefighters from across the country and the world came to the Columbia Center for the 28th Firefighter Stairclimb, benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event has raised $17 million over the years for LLS and the goal this year is to raise $2.75 million. Each firefighter had a specific reason for wanting to endure the grueling 69-story climb up Seattle's tallest tower, donning their full gear.
- PUB DATE: 3/12/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING 5

Tallula (IL) Fire Protection District pumper. International 4400 cab and chassis; Navistar N9 315-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,250-gpm pump.

Several firefighters from the Tri-Cities are now coming home after spending the weekend in Seattle for the stair-climb to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. “We're not here to compete so much as we are to help out people in need,” said Nathan Schweiger, firefighter with Pasco Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 3/11/2019 6:40:43 PM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19

A popular shopping center turned into a crime scene. Gunshots rang out at Kent Station shopping center on Monday as hundreds of people were milling around. Kent Police say someone shot an 18-year-old man around 12:40 p.m. in an alley next to Hair Master. The victim was rushed to Harborview where he was listed in serious condition.
- PUB DATE: 3/11/2019 6:00:58 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13