Mill Creek's Zipfizz adds pop to its drink advertising

New flavors and forms, along with some help from TV commercials and a guerilla marketing campaign, are propelling sales of Zipfizz with a jolt.

Manure overspray raises Oregon health concerns

Human and animal waste can be carriers of E. coli 0157H bacteria, blamed last summer for contaminating fresh spinach from California. That kind of E.coli can cause lethal diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration.

Historians: Oregon's infamous Shanghai tunnels likely mythical

Portland-area historians have found virtually nothing in their research to back up the notion that a tunnel network was used for drugging and kidnapping men - or to "shanghai" them, as the name of the Chinese city came to be used.

Investigators probe for clues in Tacoma foundry explosion

Investigators say it could take days to determine what caused a propane tanker truck to explode, igniting a massive fireball that shut down a highway, cut power to thousands and injuring four.

Gaming pros working to pique girls' interest in tech industry

Christa Phillips, who works for the Web site Xbox.com, is trying to rally as many women as she can. Phillips is part of a group at the games encouraging women to go from playing to creating games.

Huge explosion at Tacoma foundry felt for miles around

Fire officials said two propane tanks exploded during a refilling operation at the Atlas Foundry on Saturday, unleashing a huge fireball and triggering shakes that were felt miles away. Four workers were injured.

Man accused of abusing test drive in Spokane officer's van

Spokane police responded to a complaint from a woman who said a naked man was repeatedly driving by her in a van and masturbating.

Man accidentally shoots self in back

Okanogan Sheriff Frank Rogers says a Lewis County man is lucky to be alive after accidentally shooting himself in the back.

Paterson music teacher killed in collision on way to school

Residents of the Benton County town of Paterson are mourning the death of the elementary school's music teacher. Deborah Tegland was killed in a collision with a semi-truck while driving to school Friday on Highway 14.

Photos, video of state ferries are usually OK

Although state ferry workers were told last summer to watch for two men taking suspicious photos, there's nothing wrong with shooting photos or video on Washington ferries. Just stick to the public areas.