Seattle News Bites! seattlenewsbites@hotmail.com May 1, 2001

We decided that we would once again do a comparison of the stories for which local news had plenty of time for, alongside the ones which were either missed or placed way at the bottom. MOSTLY MISSED!!

Local News Stories

• Breaking news coverage (and lots of it!) of the May Day protests in Olympia. Roughly 200 protestors blocking streets and walking to the capital. NO VIOLENCE! P.S. Also, had time for some coverage of the PEACEFUL protests in PORTLAND!
• Lakewood judge, known as tough on drunk drivers is on trial for drunk driving
• Former Snohomish County Sherrif, who was accused of using drugs, awarded $3.25 million in a civil trial
• Whale population shrinking
• Detailed coverage of a Japanese Maple tree in Seattle which cost taxpayers $35,000
• In-depth coverage of a woman whose raft overturned in rough waters in Darrington
• Consumer report: beware of buying a car over the internet
• Mariners' winning streak: detailed history of the team, its owner, and Safeco Field
• Sports: Mariners plus moderate coverage of the UW CREW team (mens and ladies)

KIRO was the ONLY station to mention the verdict in the Alabama church bombing trial. For that, we commend them!

However, it wasn't covered until 5:50 in their 5 PM broadcast, at which time they considered a BREAKING story. FUNNY, the NETWORKS had it covered early on in their 4:30 broadcast!