Kenmore hit-and-run suspect is ‘Good Samaritan’ who called 911
A 24-year-old woman was ordered held on $25,000 bail Tuesday, suspected of hitting and killing a man with her truck in Kenmore, and then fleeing the scene.13 years ago
City council candidate accused of discrimination, unfair hiring
A Lake Forest Park city council candidate who is under investigation by the Washington State Patrol was once the subject of a discrimination lawsuit and has been accused of preferring Asian employees over other races, including African Americans.13 years ago
State patrol investigating Lake Forest Park city council candidate
A Lake Forest Park city council candidate is under investigation by the Washington State Patrol after a female employee said he pursued an inappropriate relationship with her that began with an invitation to take her to an "alternate universe."13 years ago
Battalion chief punished for hitting firefighter with oven lid
A battalion chief with the Renton Fire Department has been given three days suspension for attacking one of his own firefighters.13 years ago
Klan group behind Des Moines flyers seeks a better public image
A white supremacist group that left flyers at the doorsteps of Des Moines, Wash., residents in July wants the public to give them a chance.13 years ago
25 years after bloodshed
Tacoma's Hilltop is a much different place than it was in 1988, when the murder of a Hilltop Crip gang member led to years of bloodshed.13 years ago
Family’s dream vacation to Maui spoiled by condo ‘nightmare’
A Bellevue man says a dream family vacation to Hawaii turned into a nightmare when they arrived to find their vacation rental a complete mess.13 years ago
Property owner, taxpayers victims of Snohomish County’s $404K ‘oversight’
Kay Kohler, 67, believed that the Snohomish County farm her grandfather bought in 1936 was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The county agreed - until now.13 years ago
Good Samaritan saves Duvall woman from falling deeper into Nigerian scam
A 53-year-old Duvall woman who fell victim to a Nigerian scam artist said she would have sent the man even more money had a complete stranger not stepped in to help.13 years ago
‘Absolut’ salon owner knew about trademark issue for years, but ignored it
Everett salon owner Jessee Skittrall found out years ago that Absolut Vodka had a problem with the name of his business. So why didn't he change it then?13 years ago
Bothell couple claims thrift store to blame for bedbug ‘nightmare’
A Bothell man and his girlfriend claim their home was ravaged by bedbugs after he bought a $10 office chair from a thrift store in Ballard.13 years ago
When mentally ill make threats, can we afford to call their bluff?
KIRO Radio 'On Assignment': When a mentally ill Seattle woman lost access to medication, mental health professionals had to decide whether or not she would follow through with a threat to harm her doctor.13 years ago
City attorney refuses to attend Seattle PD announcement alongside mayor
The Seattle Police Department was scheduled to announce Tuesday a new effort to apprehend habitual drunk drivers, but canceled a press conference at the last minute after City Attorney Peter Holmes refused to show up.13 years ago
1 dead, 1 critically injured after apparent home invasion in SeaTac
A woman is dead and her brother critically injured after what may have been a home invasion robbery in SeaTac.13 years ago
Attorney claims Puyallup jail officers forced DUI suspects to strip like ‘Barbie dolls’
The Puyallup Police Department is accused of forcing DUI suspects to undress in its jail and then recording them on the surveillance system.13 years ago
Former KC deputy accused of stealing drugs while working undercover for the DEA
A former King County sheriff's deputy was ordered held on $250,000 bail Tuesday amid allegations that he stole drugs while working undercover for the DEA.13 years ago
Former King County deputy arrested for possession of stolen property, drugs
A King County sheriff's deputy who resigned in July has been arrested for possession of stolen property, possession of narcotics, theft and tampering with evidence.13 years ago
Victim of ‘hate crime’ does not believe it was racially motivated
A white man who claims he was held at gunpoint and told to apologize to black people does not believe he was the victim of a hate crime.13 years ago
Police: Man with gun told victim to apologize to black people
Prosecutors say Chikwanha E. Nyashanu, 35, pointed a gun at a man near Green Lake and demanded that he apologize "for all the things white people did to black people."13 years ago
A young man’s fall from aspiring cop to accused serial burglar
A West Seattle man has gone from aspiring police officer to accused serial burglar in less than four years.13 years ago
Man charged 7 months after fatal North Bend hit and run
A recent Mount Si High School graduate has been charged with the fatal hit and run of a North Bend woman on New Year's Eve.13 years ago
No TV, radio for suspect in Carnation massacre
A woman suspected of helping to kill six members of her family will ask a King County judge Tuesday to change the conditions of her confinement and allow her to have access to radio and television in jail.13 years ago
‘Great day’ for Seattle PD as interim chief announces promotions
Interim Seattle Police Chief Jim Pugel announced Thursday what he called the largest number of promotions the department has made in several decades.13 years ago
