Whooping cough cases way up in 2011
The number of whooping cough cases in Washington state has hit the highest point in six years, according to the Department of Health.15 years ago
No deal on table, but prosecutors would ‘listen’ to Steven Powell
Prosecutors in Pierce County say they would listen to any information that Steven Powell has about the disappearance of his daughter-in-law Susan Powell, but have not offered him any kind of deal.15 years ago
Bremerton sailor killed outside Seattle club
A Navy sailor based in Bremerton, Wash., was killed outside a nightclub in Seattle Sunday, the Navy confirmed Tuesday.15 years ago
Powell home a ‘haunting’ scene
Few neighbors around Josh Powell's rental home in Graham, Wash., knew the true gravity of what unfolded before their eyes Sunday. As flames consumed the single-story residence at the end of their cul-de-sac, one neighbor told a reporter she assumed it was a "meth house."15 years ago
Man falls to death at Seattle shipyard
A man fell nearly 100 feet to his death at the Seattle shipyards Friday.15 years ago
Police search for missing Everett woman
The Everett Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate a missing woman who was last seen at her home there on Monday.15 years ago
No Seattle parade for Iraq war vets, yet
After an overwhelming response to a parade celebrating Iraq War veterans in St. Louis, other cities are considering similar celebrations.15 years ago
Washington Senate approves bill to legalize gay marriage
The Washington state Senate has passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, bringing the state a step closer to becoming the seventh to allow lesbian and gay couples to wed. But the threat of a ballot challenge looms.15 years ago
NOAA says 8 sea mammals shot, not 10
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is questing reports on the number of sea mammals found dead in Puget Sound in recent weeks.15 years ago
Woman says child saw porn at Lake City library
A Seattle mother whose young daughter saw a man watching pornography at a public library, said she soon learned there was little she could do about it.15 years ago
Washington state sues company for ‘unnecessary foreclosures’
The Washington State Attorney General's Office is suing a company it says allowed thousands of Washington State homeowners to be foreclosed on.15 years ago
Eating raw oysters more dangerous in summer
Raw oysters are a menu staple in the Northwest, but the State Department of Health says they're more likely to make you sick in the summer.15 years ago
Seattle Muslim fired for refusing to shave beard
A Seattle man has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, saying he was fired for refusing to shave his beard because of his religion.15 years ago
Traffic engineers working toward a world without left turns
Traffic engineers are working to eliminate traditional left turns, calling them the "weakest links in the system."15 years ago
Did Seattle brothers live and die by their rap lyrics?
Ondrell Harding raps of drugs, sex and the street life, calling himself a "coldblooded killer." While he wouldn't be the first rapper to embellish his street cred, Seattle police believe Harding lives the life his lyrics portray.15 years ago
Everett artists paint pianos for sidewalk play
Don't be shocked if you see a piano sitting on a sidewalk in downtown Everett starting Wednesday.15 years ago
Police release photos of man wanted in fatal theft
The Kent Police Department has released surveillance photos of a man wanted in connection with shoplifting at a drug store that left a store manager dead.15 years ago
Now hiring: Puyallup Fair needs 3,000 workers
The Puyallup Fair has begun taking applications to fill roughly 3,000 temporary positions for when the fair starts up in September.15 years ago
Serial flasher caught in SuperMall parking lot
A registered sex offender who has a history of exposing himself has been accused of masturbating in the parking lot of an Auburn mall.15 years ago
