UW testing kidney stone treatment that doesn’t need a hospital visit
The University of Washington is working on a new way to use ultrasound to move the kidney stones around so they would pass normally without requiring the hospital visit.13 years ago
UW dean: Report perpetuates myth of ‘dumb jocks’ in college sports
It should come as no surprise to anyone that colleges and universities accept students with low test scores because they can run the read-option or dunk a basketball. Athletics are a huge money-maker for these schools. The football and basketball programs pay for all the other non-revenue sports and provide value to college experience for all.13 years ago
‘Highway of Death’ claims first life of 2014 as WSDOT continues safety efforts on Hwy. 2
Snohomish County's infamous "Highway of Death" claimed its first life of 2014 on Monday, when a truck driver drifted across the center line and hit another car head on.13 years ago
Seahawks depth chart: Meet center Max Unger
Before Golden Tate can dive into the end zone, before Russell Wilson can roll out and throw that pass, Max Unger has to snap him the ball.13 years ago
Performer describes arson scene aftermath as packed Seattle club evacuates
A quick-thinking New Year's Eve nightclub patron is being credited with saving hundreds of lives after someone set the club on fire just after midnight.13 years ago
Aviation expert: It’s a win-win for Boeing while Machinists engage in civil war
The future of Boeing in Washington could be decided this week when Union Machinists vote for the second time in two months on an eight year contract extension.13 years ago
Fog 101: What you should know before driving this morning
Watch yourself on the roads this morning. The fog is very thick, especially coming into Seattle from the north. There are stretches of I-5 from Northgate across the Ship Canal Bridge where I just didn't feel comfortable going the speed limit.13 years ago
Tacoma math teacher Jon Kitna returns to NFL as Cowboys’ backup quarterback
Former NFL quarterback and current Lincoln High School math teacher in Tacoma Jon Kitna is giving up at least one week of his Christmas vacation.13 years ago
Machinists to allow absentee ballots in contract vote
Boeing Machinists will get a chance to vote on the company's eight-year contract offer.13 years ago
Study: Most Americans don’t approve legalization of marijuana
While Washington and Colorado voters have approved the recreational use of the drug, a new national survey suggests a majority of Americans still don't approve of legalization.13 years ago
Mudslide traps neighborhood in Index
Several homeowners were trapped in remote Snohomish County by a mudslide that occurred just after midnight Wednesday.13 years ago
Weather in the Northwest is not getting worse
Is our weather really getting worse? We've seen the destruction from flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and typhoons the world-over, and that has led many people to proclaim that our weather is getting more extreme. But one local atmospheric scientist says there's nothing to suggest that the weather, at least in the Pacific Northwest, is getting any worse.13 years ago
ACLU sues to block sex offender registry release
Trying to keep the identities of low-level sex offenders a secret, the local ACLU has filed a lawsuit in King County to prevent their names from becoming public.13 years ago
Rhetoric, anger increases inside Boeing Machinists Union
No movement over the weekend between Boeing and its machinists on a new contract that would secure the 777X production for Washington, but the apparent divide between the union members and their leaders continues to get bigger.13 years ago
Caught smoking legal marijuana in public? Toking tickets to cost $27 in Seattle
Getting caught smoking pot in public in Seattle will likely end up costing someone $27 for a ticket.13 years ago
City of Seattle settles use of force lawsuit highlighted by DOJ for $235K
The City of Seattle has settled with a 24-year-old man who claimed it was denying his access to public records over his arrest four years ago.13 years ago
Now what? Crews hope drill can clear path for Bertha
It's all stop under the Seattle waterfront. Big Bertha has hit something it can't drill through.13 years ago
Testing already underway on Boeing 777X
Boeing hasn't decided where it will build the 777X, but it has already started testing designs of the new airplane.13 years ago
Snow flurries possible as Puget Sound starts to warm up
Snow flurries and freezing rain are still a possibility as the weather starts to snap out of the freezing temperatures we've experienced over the last week.13 years ago
Report: Boise State’s Chris Petersen to be named UW football head coach
The search for a new head coach didn't last long at the University of Washington. ESPN is reporting UW has its man.13 years ago
Officials in Washington trying to lure Boeing, machinists back to the table
Washington lost its chance to guarantee that Boeing's 777X would be built in this state when union machinists refused to accept a new eight year contract. But with Boeing now taking other bids for the plane, there are behind-the-scenes efforts to get the company and the machinists back together.13 years ago
Protecting bikes in downtown Seattle means losing lanes or parking
Seattle drivers could be losing a traffic lane or street parking on 2nd or 4th Avenues downtown as the city looks to expand the bike lanes there by creating dedicated and protected bike lanes known as "cycle tracks."13 years ago
Missouri crafting its pitch to win Boeing 777X
Olympia has made its pitch. The union machinists have had their say. Now legislatures around the country are putting their bids together to win the Boeing 777X. Today, it's Missouri's turn.13 years ago
