Young killers await possibility of parole
After years believing - knowing - that he could never be paroled, Jeremiah Gilbert calls the idea of release "mindboggling."14 years ago
At Clallam Bay, prisoners seek an escape from solitude
Prisoners who cannot escape from the isolation of solitary confinement risk leaving prison in worse shape than when they came in.14 years ago
AG Rob McKenna apologizes for ‘offensive’ tweets
Gubernatorial candidate and Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna has released a statement apologizing for what he calls "offensive and inappropriate" tweets sent out by one of his campaign staffers.14 years ago
UW researchers call HIV-prevention drug a ‘milestone’
Researchers at the University of Washington called the first-ever FDA approval of an HIV- prevention medication a milestone in the effort to put an end to the disease.14 years ago
Man pours gas on himself near state Capitol building
A man who doused himself with gasoline on the state Capitol campus in Olympia Monday broke no laws, according to the Washington State Patrol.14 years ago
Through Bellevue girl’s death, others will ‘drink life’
The mother of a Bellevue, Wash., girl, whose generosity inspired thousands to help bring clean water to children in Africa, will see for the first time the impact her daughter had on villages in Ethiopia.14 years ago
Accomplice in 2002 Rachel Burkheimer slaying back in jail
One of eight men convicted in the 2002 kidnap and murder of Marysville teen Rachel Burkheimer is back in jail.14 years ago
Video: Bunker survivalist Peter Keller planned murders, suicide for years
On the same day the family of Kaylene Keller announced a scholarship fund in her honor, detectives released a video diary left behind by the man who killed her: her father.14 years ago
Police: Woman beat 3-year-old boy until he lost eyesight
An Enumclaw woman is accused of shaking her boyfriend's 3-year-old son so hard he had a brain hemorrhage and lost his eyesight, according to the King County Prosecutor's Office.14 years ago
Video diary of murderer Peter Keller to be released
On Thursday, investigators are scheduled to release a portion of a video diary recorded by survivalist and suspected killer Peter Keller, according to a statement released by the King County Sheriff's Office and information from police sources.14 years ago
Search continues for those behind May Day riots
More than two months after hundreds of protestors took to the streets of downtown Seattle, police continue to search for those who left a trail of violence and vandalism in their path.14 years ago
Police serve warrant in May Day investigation
A SWAT team descended on an apartment connected to members of the Occupy movement early Tuesday morning, looking for evidence in the continued investigation into May Day protests, the Seattle Police Department said Tuesday.14 years ago
Pack of raccoons attacks woman in Lakewood
A woman was left with more than 100 wounds after being attacked by a pack of raccoons Monday afternoon, according to the Lakewood Police Department.14 years ago
To former factory workers, ‘talk is cheap’
Former Kimberly-Clark factory workers gathered outside the plant Monday for a jobs rally. One worker said he is tired of "lip service" from politicians.14 years ago
Years after alleged abuse, boy found ‘liberation’ in sermon
Five years after his teacher allegedly seduced him inside a classroom at Gray Middle School in Tacoma, Wash., he claimed it was a church sermon that gave him the courage to come forward.14 years ago
Puyallup mayor had ‘boundary issues’ with staff
The mayor of Puyallup received an informal reprimand in the form of a memorandum back in May for inappropriately touching a female staff member, the city manager confirmed Friday.14 years ago
Tacoma teacher pleads ‘not guilty’ to rape of student
The Tacoma teacher accused of raping her sixth grade student has pleaded not guilty.14 years ago
Man filed $20,000 insurance claim for fake dead cat
More than two years after he filed a claim for damage and injuries suffered in a car accident, a Tacoma man demanded that Seattle-based PEMCO Insurance pay him for a fictitious cat he claimed was killed in the wreck.14 years ago
Seattle to consider pay-by-phone parking
The Seattle City Council is scheduled to consider an ordinance that would allow you to use your cellphone to pay for parking on city streets.14 years ago
Pills could lead Monroe police to a killer
Police in Monroe, Wash., believe dozens of pills found at a crime scene could lead them to a killer.14 years ago
Before fireworks display, crews work through months of stress
Days ahead of the annual Fourth of July fireworks display on Lake Union, crews began to transform Gas Works Park for the celebration.14 years ago
Building bride booted from Seattle council meeting
The woman who married a Seattle building got herself booted out of a city council meeting Monday when she showed up in a wedding dress and announced yet another engagement.14 years ago
Lakewood cop who stole from fallen officers sentenced 33 months
The disgraced Lakewood cop who stolen money from a fund for the families of fallen officers has been sentenced to 33 months in a federal prison.14 years ago
