SPD teams with ATF, FBI to curb gun violence
The Seattle Police Department announced a new partnership that they hope will help combat a sharp rise in gun violence, which has risen to five-year high.15 years ago
80,000 demand release of Tacoma man imprisoned in Nicaragua
More than 80,000 people have joined a campaign to call for the release of Jason Puracal, a Tacoma- native who claims he is wrongly imprisoned in Nicaragua.15 years ago
Investigation leads to ‘zero-tolerance’ policy at Burger King Corp.
In September 2011, KIRO-FM revealed a pattern of serious health violations at Burger King franchises statewide. The investigation led the company to institute a 'zero-tolerance' policy, sources say.15 years ago
Caught: Facebook fugitive arrested in Port Angeles
The so-called Facebook fugitive who updated his status on the run has been arrested by the Port Angeles Police Department.15 years ago
‘Absurd’ laws allow some mentally ill suspects to go free
Those in a small segment of the criminal population, whose mental capacity teeters on the edge of competency, may never be brought to justice. For prosecutors, it is an "absurd" result.15 years ago
Bill could mean ‘end to postal service as we know it’
Letter carriers rallied against the 21st Century Postal Service Act outside of the federal building in Seattle Thursday. Opponents say it would result in long term damage to the nation's mail service.15 years ago
Edmonds garbage man arrested for home burglaries
An Edmonds garbage man has been arrested for a string of residential burglaries on his route.15 years ago
FBI ‘most wanted’ fugitive may be hiding in Washington
One of the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" may be hiding out in Washington state.15 years ago
Elderly Bellevue man pleads ‘not guilty’ to killing wife with hatchet
An elderly Bellevue man who police say confessed to murdering his wife of 46 years with a hatchet pleaded not guilty to first degree murder Tuesday.15 years ago
Heroin ‘craving’ too strong, even facing death
Health officials in Washington State and Oregon have warned of an extremely pure heroin that may be responsible for a spike in the number of heroin overdoses.15 years ago
Brothers plead guilty to $1.4M theft from Nordstrom
Two brothers have pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1.4 million from a Seattle-based upscale department store chain.15 years ago
Trooper injured during traffic stop, chase near Renton
A state trooper was injured Monday morning when a suspected car thief ran over his foot while fleeing a traffic stop.15 years ago
Bakery protest turns violent after clash over cookies
A labor protest at a historic Seattle bakery turned violent Saturday and police were called when demonstrators clashed with patrons outside.15 years ago
Man lies about ‘serial killer’ attack in Bremerton
Police in Bremerton, Wash., believed an attack Tuesday could have been related to an ongoing investigation into a possible serial killer, but now say the supposed victim made the whole thing up.15 years ago
Activism or Intimidation? Protestors threaten historic Seattle bakery
A group of protestors has targeted a historic Seattle bakery because of what they call 'unfair' labor practices.15 years ago
Occupy Seattle 2.0: The movement heads into spring
Visibility waned during winter months, but Occupy Seattle claims it has maintained membership due to a growing presence online and protestors hope to resuscitate action heading into spring.15 years ago
Comments made by Utah mayor in Powell case untrue
An attempt to deflect the blame for missteps in the Susan Powell case may have backfired on the mayor of West Valley City, Utah.15 years ago
Rape lie recanted; WA father freed after 9 years
A Longview man who was convicted of raping his 11-year-old daughter back in 2001 has been set free after she told police she lied about the abuse.15 years ago
For prosecutors, ‘big wins’ during legislative session
Washington Governor Christine Gregoire singed two bills into law Thursday that were major legislative priorities for local prosecutors, including a bill that will increase the penalty for drunk drivers who kill.15 years ago
Woman sexually assaulted outside store in Lakewood
A woman who went to a Lakewood Walgreens to buy dog food ended up being sexually assaulted outside, according to police.15 years ago
Seattle rally demands ‘justice’ for Trayvon Martin
More than 200 people gathered in Seattle Wednesday to call for "justice" in the case of Trayvon Martin, the African-American teenager shot to death by a neighborhood watch captain in Florida.15 years ago
