More to the ‘Master Plan’ as Seattle City Council approves taking away parking for bike lanes
Your drive through Seattle could become a lot more congested and your chances of finding street parking could evaporate as the city installs a series of protected lanes to accommodate bike commuters.13 years ago
Legislature faces contempt of court if not enough progress on education funding
Remember the dread you had when the teacher told you to go to the principal's office, to explain why you didn't do what you were supposed to?13 years ago
Over 100 earthquakes reported in last two weeks in Washington, Oregon
The ground is moving under your feet. You probably won't notice a thing, but a series of earthquakes has been hitting the Pacific Northwest in the last few weeks.13 years ago
Man hides out on ferry after third run-in with cops in 1 month
A low-speed chase, a standoff, and resisting arrest. It's been quite a few weeks with the police for one local man.13 years ago
Don’t get sentimental: End of Windows XP era could put personal information at risk
It's not exactly Y2K, but Windows X-P users have a huge computer decision to make today: stay with the system they love and face a greater risk of security attacks or upgrade their operating system.13 years ago
Boeing to ban headphones on factory floor; Machinists call it morale killer
A little music can be a good way to keep the mind occupied during a job with a lot of repetitive motion. A desk job. Landscaping. Even putting-together the world's most technically-advanced airplane can get monotonous. Many Boeing employees like to listen to music as they work, but the company is about to take that privilege away.13 years ago
3-year-old boy dies in Bellevue duplex fire
A fatal fire in Bellevue early Monday morning took the life of a child.13 years ago
28 killed in Oso mudslide; search taking toll on first responders
Three more victims were identified Tuesday, and 20 more people are still missing.13 years ago
End of shift the hardest part of the day for many mudslide rescuers
Four more bodies were pulled from the debris field near Oso on Sunday. They have not been included in the death toll, which stands at 21. The number of missing is 30.13 years ago
Governor Inslee on mudslide search effort: Mother Nature has the final card
Governor Jay Inslee toured the debris field again late Monday and attended a community meeting in Darrington as a race against time and the elements continued in the mud of Snohomish County.13 years ago
Teens celebrate community service with celebrities & more in Seattle
Some say a good deed is its own reward, but it's never a bad idea to throw-in a day-long celebration full of celebrities and musicians to help sweeten the deal.13 years ago
Data-mining disguised as NCAA bracket challenge
Is your bracket filled-out yet? Still can't decide that 5-12 matchup? While you're agonizing over points in the paint or fast-break points, be careful which NCAA bracket you're filling out. Brackets are being used today for a lot of reasons that don't have anything to do with basketball.13 years ago
Bestiality suspect implicated in dog-napping
A man already awaiting trial for allegedly running a bestiality farm has been implicated in the stealing of a neighbor's dog.13 years ago
Washington Legislature adjourns; punts on big issues
When lawmakers say the biggest accomplishment of a legislative session is that it ended on time, you know they probably didn't get a lot done. They did pass some important legislation, but the main issues facing this state were left untouched.13 years ago
One woman’s adventure to every secret park in Seattle
What to do on a beautiful day like this? Don't just hit the obvious spots like Green Lake or Seattle Center or the Arboretum. There are hundreds of parks in this city, and I can guarantee you that you have no idea where they are or what they offer.13 years ago
Seattle Mariners make history by winning game with instant replay
The Mariners got their first look at expanded instant replay on Tuesday, and manager Lloyd McClendon used it to make history.13 years ago
Marijuana users blowing up their homes while trying to make hash oil
Call it an unintended consequence of legalizing recreational marijuana. People are blowing-up their homes as they try to extract the hash oil from marijuana.13 years ago
Washington Congressman says Ukraine should matter to you
The violence has calmed down in Ukraine and Crimea, but tensions are still running high as Russian troops continue to exert themselves and residents prepare for a vote on Sunday. But does any of this mean anything to you?13 years ago
Tacoma furniture store pays up for Percy Harvin’s Super Bowl kick return
It was the signature play in Super Bowl 48 that put the nail in the Denver Broncos. Percy Harvin's 87 yard kickoff return ignited a celebration across the Northwest. It also cost a Tacoma furniture store about $72,000.13 years ago
Legislature strikes balancing act with gun, victim rights
It comes seven years too late for a woman killed on the University of Washington campus, but the Washington legislature has taken a step toward protecting domestic violence victims from their abusers.13 years ago
New blood leads Boeing’s Machinists Union
You've probably never heard of Jon Holden, but he has the toughest job at Boeing right now. He has to unify the machinists union and pick up the pieces from the bitter contract vote that ensured decades worth of work but cost members their traditional pension plan.13 years ago
New union president could mean a fresh start for Boeing Machinists
Labor peace is a good thing Boeing. It's a good thing for Washington. Workers with job security and good pay spend money in restaurants, buy new cars and houses. But below Boeing's rosy exterior, under the new long-term machinists' contract, is anger and bitterness, and that is likely going to get more intense as the machinists vote to elect a new leader.13 years ago
No new trial for convicted murderer who stabbed lawyers in court
The convicted murderer that gained notoriety for stabbing his lawyers with smuggled pencils in court will not be getting a new trial.13 years ago
