Kipp Robertson
Democratic US Rep. Jim McDermott announces retirement
SEATTLE (AP) — Longtime Democratic Rep. Jim McDermott of Washington state is retiring. He announced Monday he won’t seek a 15th term. McDermott was first elected in 1988 and is the longest-serving member of the state’s congressional delegation. “I retire from the House forever humbled,” McDermott told reporters. The 79-year-old is a former Navy psychiatrist […]11 years ago
Washington state sued over destructive 2014 wildfire
Three people whose homes and land were burned by one of the most destructive wildfires in Washington history have sued the state for negligence.11 years ago
Seattle mayor wants to decrease distance restrictions for pot shops
The number of marijuana dispensaries in Seattle could grow significantly under a new proposal by Mayor Ed Murray.11 years ago
Trail to Big Four Ice Caves will likely reopen, but with warnings
The U.S. Forest Service says it will likely reopen the trail leading to the Big Four Ice Caves next year but is looking for ways to deter hikers from entering the caves.11 years ago
Everett City Council passes ordinance to curb panhandling
The Everett City Council has passed an ordinance to curb aggressive panhandling, drawing criticism from advocates for the homelessness and civil rights.11 years ago
Seattle police: Machete-wielding man threatens group
Seattle police arrested a man accused of threatening a crowd with a machete after they confronted him for using a women's restroom in a park.11 years ago
Contractors cited after fatal construction accident
The Department of Labor and Industry has cited and fined contractors for workplace safety hazards related to a Bonney Lake construction accident that killed a family.11 years ago
Passenger train strikes, kills male pedestrian in Seattle
A BNSF Railway spokesman says an Amtrak passenger train has struck and killed a male pedestrian in south Seattle.11 years ago
US Rep. Dave Reichert says he’s not running for governor
Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert has decided to not run for governor, saying that he can better serve the state by remaining in Congress.11 years ago
Judge to decide on releasing videos in bikini barista case
An Olympia man is suing the city of Everett over public access to surveillance videos of bikini baristas engaging in illegal activity.11 years ago
Seattle ordinance aims to halt rent increases for subpar housing
An ordinance proposed in Seattle aims to stop landlords from raising rents for inadequate housing units.11 years ago
MyNorthwest.com
Seattle high school football player dies after game injury
A Seattle high school football player has died after spending the weekend in critical condition following a Friday game.11 years ago
Machinists union seeks election at South Carolina Boeing plant
The machinists union on Monday asked for an election so about 2,500 Boeing production workers in South Carolina can decide whether they want union representation.12 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Washington lawmaker aims to limit vaccine exemptions
As a fifth person in Washington state is confirmed with a case of measles, a lawmaker has introduced a bill that would not allow personal beliefs to be a sufficient reason to not vaccinate a child.12 years ago
MyNorthwest.com
Wrong-way driver killed in collision on highway near Bothell
The Washington State Patrol says a 38-year-old Kirkland woman was killed when she drove the wrong way on Highway 522 near Bothell and collided head-on with another vehicle.12 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
First freeze of season forecast in Northwest
Arctic air pushing into the Northwest Tuesday and Wednesday is expected to bring the first freeze of the season in much of Washington and Oregon.12 years ago
Family reports actress Misty Upham missing
Police in Washington state say an actress known for her roles in "August: Osage County," "Frozen River" and "Django Unchained" is missing.12 years ago
Shots fired in Kent home invasion
The King County sheriff's office says at least four masked men forced their way into a home near Kent Thursday morning shouting that they were police.12 years ago
Microsoft to cut up to 18,000 jobs over next year
Microsoft says it will eliminate up to 18,000 jobs over the next year as it works on integrating the Nokia devices business it bought in April.12 years ago
Washington state drone task force tackles privacy, public interest in first meeting
A government task force assigned to propose regulations for drone use in Washington state raised a wide variety of potential issues —from privacy to public information — at its first meeting in Olympia on Monday.13 years ago
Justices: Can’t make employers cover contraception
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that some corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of the new health law requirement that they cover contraceptives for women.13 years ago
Chris Sullivan
3-year-old boy dies in Bellevue duplex fire
A fatal fire in Bellevue early Monday morning took the life of a child.13 years ago
