Man sentenced in fake cat death claim
Yevgeniy M. Samsonov, 29, sought to collect $20,000 from PEMCO Insurance for the death of his feline friend, which he told agents "was like a son to him."14 years ago
DUI limit really more of a guideline for state troopers
While roadways across Washington state are spotted with signs that remind drivers of the "legal limit," driving under the influence can often be a crime of opinion.14 years ago
Missing Kent teen’s health may be at risk
The Kent Police Department has asked for the public's help to locate a missing teen who may be in danger without his prescription medication.14 years ago
Council tightens Seattle’s rental inspection regulations
The Seattle City Council Monday passed legislation aimed at improving the quality of life for thousands of renters citywide. The bill will tighten inspection regulations and protect the city's 269,000 renters from poor living conditions.14 years ago
Washington to pay $5.3 million to abused children
The state of Washington will pay $5.3 million to four people who were placed in an abusive foster home as children.14 years ago
Victim of massage parlor rapist remained silent
There are questions about why the latest massage parlor rape victim did not report a previous assault and allowed the suspect, Danford Grant, to return to the business on the night of his arrest.14 years ago
Decades of free bus rides in downtown Seattle to end
The Ride Free Area began in 1973 in an effort to reduce congestion and support retailers by bringing business to their storefronts. It will end Saturday after 40 years.14 years ago
Redmond boy hangs himself on family zipline
A 12-year-old boy is dead after he accidentally hanged himself on a zipline in the backyard of his family's home outside of Redmond, the King County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.14 years ago
Metro transit prepares for largest service change in history
The largest service change in the history of King County Metro begins this weekend and officials have warned riders to expect delays.14 years ago
39 horses seized from Pierce Co. property
Authorities have seized dozens of horses from a property near Graham after federal authorities discovered what appears to be a breeding operation.14 years ago
As Jones Soda goes flat, Preston-based TalkingRain bubbles
As Seattle-based Jones Soda goes flat, another Northwest beverage company struggles to keep up with demand amid triple-digit growth.14 years ago
‘Tragic’ series of events led Seattle police to kill elderly man
Seattle Police say it was a tragic series of events that led officers to shoot and kill an elderly South Seattle man who suffered from dementia.14 years ago
Sonics fans celebrate as arena clears Seattle council
A deal to build a new arena was approved by the Seattle City Council, and perhaps none were more thrilled than the fans who have been part of the process from the beginning.14 years ago
Waterfront welfare couple gets prison time
A Seattle couple who received government assistance while they lived a lavish life on Lake Washington will serve prison time.14 years ago
Video: Violent Belltown robbery caught on tape
Police need your help to identify the man responsible for a brutal assault and robbery in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood.14 years ago
Women charged in drinking death of Chehalis teen
Prosecutors in Lewis County say two women there are to blame for the drinking death of a Chehalis teenager.14 years ago
Jason Puracal ‘deeply moved’ by your support
After nearly two years imprisoned in Nicaragua, Jason Puracal has returned home to Tacoma and looks forward to building a life in the Seattle-area.14 years ago
Sequim man gets life for killing sex offenders
A Sequim man who killed two sex offenders on the Olympic Peninsula has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.14 years ago
Gang violence still a concern at Puyallup Fair
The Puyallup Fair is known as a family-friendly event, but gang violence has rocked the fair in previous years and continues to be a concern.14 years ago
Six months for man who attacked neighbor’s dog with hatchet
The Orting man who attacked his neighbor's dog with a hatchet will spend six months behind bars.14 years ago
Jason Puracal is out of Nicaragua
University of Washington graduate and Tacoma-native Jason Puracal has been released from prison and is out of Nicaragua, according to a family spokesperson.14 years ago
Appeal panel orders release of UW grad Jason Puracal
Just days after the one-year anniversary of his conviction, an appeal panel in Nicaragua has ordered the release of a Tacoma man and UW graduate Jason Puracal.14 years ago
Seattle bar welcomes Sonics fans, Chris Hansen’s credit card
Chris Hansen might be a billionaire, but he'll still have to start a tab. The man behind a proposed arena in SoDo told Seattleites that the first round is on him Thursday night.14 years ago
