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The report shows a slight decrease in travel spending from peak year 2008, but the report says Washington held its own in national market share.

Visitors spent $14B in last year in Washington
The report shows a slight decrease in travel spending from peak year 2008, but the report says Washington held its own in national market share.
Washington Senate passes bill sparked by flooding concerns
The Washington state Senate has passed a measure to help businesses in the Green River Valley find additional flood coverage.
Police round up Crips in Tacoma gang sweep
Police say a round up of gang members that began at 4 a.m. Tuesday in Tacoma aims to arrest 32 people on 51 charges.
Alaska Air resumes serving Coca-Cola on flights
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will resume serving Coca-Cola beverages on flights starting March 1.
Gov't tries anew to detain exec before trial
A judge has denied a second attempt by federal prosecutors to have a Bellevue business executive locked up pending his trial on a charge that he lied to a grand jury about strip club sex acts.
Seahawks CEO: Paul Allen cancer tests encouraging
There's encouraging news about the health of Seahawks and Portland Trailblazers' owner Paul Allen, who's been fighting cancer the past few months. In a live interview on 710 ESPN Seattle's Brock & Salk show Seahawks C.E.O Tod Leiweke said Allen has been going through chemotherapy and battling hard and his last round of tests was very encouraging.
Sen. Benton's campaign against Murray to focus on jobs
State Senator Don Benton (R-Vancouver) said his campaign to unseat U.S. Senator Patty Murray will focus on jobs and job creation for Washington state. "That's what our campaign is going to be all about, fixing this economy, putting Washingtonians back to work."
Bremerton nursing home employees fired over nude photos
Three employees of a Bremerton nursing home have been fired over allegations they took nude cell phone pictures of residents.
Olympics torch visits U.S. at Peace Arch
The Winter Olympics torch made its only visit to the United States for a ceremony Tuesday at the Peace Arch border crossing in Blaine.
Seattle welcomes Hard Rock Cafe
The Hard Rock Cafe has finally come to Seattle and beginning Wednesday, music fans will get to hang out in the new digs.
Schools hope for the best in special election
Superintendents around the state are hoping you didn't forget to mail-in your ballot. As many as 165 districts have billions riding on the special election.
Lynnwood approves lawn height rules
Lynnwood City Council approved a plan that would restrict the height of lawns to 8-inches Monday night.
Amtrak increases security on Vancouver route
Amtrak says it's stepping up security this week on trains operating to Vancouver, British Columbia, because of the Winter Olympics.
Man found dead in pickup truck in Seattle
A man has been found shot to death in a pickup truck at a gas station near Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
Woman killed on I-5 in south Seattle
A woman walking along Interstate 5 in south Seattle has been struck and killed by a truck and a car.
WA Lottery
These Washington lotteries were drawn on Monday:
Evening Magazine host Meeghan Black likes new gig
Back in December King 5 announced that local news personality Meeghan Black would be taking over as the new host of Evening Magazine. After a few months on the job the Black says she's having a blast at her new job. "We have so much fun. We go out every night, find cool locations, meet great people, and we get to discover things about western Washington and the Northwest."
Gregoire to participate in torch ceremony
Gov. Chris Gregoire will join British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell for a cross-border Olympic torch ceremony.
Rep. Norm Dicks steps into Murtha's defense slot
U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks has confirmed he is succeeding the late Rep. John Murtha as chairman of the House subcommittee that oversees Pentagon spending.
Intelius exec apologizes for contacting stripper
A Bellevue business executive charged with lying to a grand jury about strip club sex acts says contacting a stripper who's a witness in the case was a "colossal mistake."

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