A stolen car came to a stop in the U-District fire station, Amanda Knox receives faint praise in Italian court, and divorce seems inevitable after an unenviable end to an argument between a couple in Queen Anne. more ›

"Just what is your definition of a joy-rider? I don't get drunk and I am not a drinking man. I will show you whether I am a joy-rider or not," screamed Fire Chief Stetson to City Councilman Goddard in August, 1912. more ›

Crusty Capitol Hill month enters week two, moving down 15th from Aloha to Harrison. Today we're looking at a reused old fire station. more ›

"Seattle Fire Department" by Jeff Maurone more ›

If you like trucks, if you like the darndest equipment and gear, or if beefy firefighters and/or the color turns you on, grab the family and head on over to Fire Station 17 this weekend! They are having an Open House this Saturday. We live about two blocks from these guys and girls and they really earn their keep; we're glad to have them as neighbors. We occasionally see one come in to buy a snack at the Plaid Pantry on 50th and Roosevelt while we are buying aerosol cheese and print pornography. Every time, we want to hug the living beejeezus out of them --but we don't because it might seem a little forward. Maybe we'll bring them hot soup instead. more ›