Stigma has faded for home schooling as gathering gets underway in Puyallup
Thousands of home school families from around the Northwest are making their way to Puyallup for annual educators' convention. It's a chance to share what works, and some new ideas for what has become a mainstream way to educate your kids over the last three decades.13 years ago
Tumwater man accused of hiring hitman to kill wife
Police in Tumwater say a man was so fed-up with his impending divorce and the splitting of assets that he reached out to a hitman to kill his wife13 years ago
Lakewood says ‘no,’ Pierce County says ‘not now’ to ‘Cops’ TV show
Shirtless drug dealers and domestic violence suspects in Pierce County won't be featured on COPS this season. The County and the City of Lakewood are passing on the show and its publicity.13 years ago
It’s not easy being the coach’s kid
Dads all get into coaching with the best of intentions. They want to help their kids excel. They want to share in their lives. Sometimes it goes great and other times not so much. But there is one constant: it's not easy being the coach's kid.13 years ago
Washington state representative posts beefcake shots online
The state budget might get done sooner if State Rep Mike Hope would only flash his six-pack and biceps to the rest of the lawmakers in Olympia.13 years ago
More than Boeing employees concerned over company’s future in Puget Sound
Boeing announced Tuesday that it expects the world to need more than 35,000 new commercial airplanes over the next 20 years, but just where will those planes be built?13 years ago
Arlington man arrested in death of older sister
A 50-year-old Arlington man has been arrested in the murder of his 53-year-old sister.13 years ago
Lunch-makers in Edmonds pad their salaries with waste
Two Edmonds School District employees wasted more than 1,500 school lunches to pad their salaries.13 years ago
Pierce County Transit approves massive service cuts
Pierce County Transit is preparing to cut bus service again because it says it just doesn't have the money to keep the busses on the road.13 years ago
Seattle venture capitalist files gun control bill in legislature
The legislature has been put on notice by Seattle venture capitalist Nick Hanauer: Act on his gun control bill or he will send it to the voters.13 years ago
Another traffic nightmare weekend expected in Seattle
It is going to be rough trying to get around Seattle this weekend. There are some major events and one huge road closure to get in your way.13 years ago
Alert dog walker likely prevented Bremerton explosion
A dog-walker with a good sense of smell might have saved a Bremerton woman's life this morning.13 years ago
Ballots arrive in City of Pacific for mayor Cy Sun recall
The Sun might be setting in Pacific. Mayor Cy Sun, that is.13 years ago
‘He’s Just a Little Boy’ poem placed on ball fields, inspires parents
As parents, we can sometimes be too hard on our kids when they fail, especially in sports. How do you handle it when your kid strikes out or drops a touchdown pass?13 years ago
Drowning doesn’t look like drowning
How do you know when someone is drowning? They don't look like they're drowning.13 years ago
Seattle wants businesses to ‘ban the box’ for ex-cons
The Seattle City Council is considering whether to force private companies to "ban the box" on applications that asks if potential hires have been convicted of a crime.13 years ago
No changes coming to Washington state’s DNA collection
Don't expect the police to start collecting DNA at arrest any time soon in Washington, despite a Supreme Court ruling allowing the practice.13 years ago
Lawmakers have only a week to go, but still no budget in Olympia
Twenty-two days into the Special Session in Olympia, and lawmakers are no closer to settling on a state budget. Republicans and Democrats are still far apart on how they want to handle the more than a billion dollar shortfall.13 years ago
Burlington, Mt. Vernon public defenders on trial in Seattle
The public defender's offices in Mount Vernon and Burlington are being put on trial. They are accused of spending little or no time on client cases.13 years ago
Washington State Patrol finalizes funeral plans for popular trooper
A public memorial will be held for a Washington State Trooper killed in Conway Friday evening on Thursday at the Comcast Arena in Everett.13 years ago
520 bridge closure, big events may cause weekend traffic delays
I-90 will be your only way across Lake Washington this weekend. There are also a couple big events that might impact traffic.13 years ago
