Soldier helps save Lake Goodwin teen from drowning
An Army soldier home on leave helped save the life of a 16-year-old who was near drowning in Snohomish County's Lake Goodwin.14 years ago
One 100-car train of oil rolls on Washington’s rails each day
Trains full of crude oil, like the one that exploded outside Quebec, started rolling through Washington last fall. There's one 100-car train each day, and that rate is going to increase as the state's refineries take more and more oil from the Midwest.14 years ago
Last day as mayor for Pacific’s Cy Sun marked by recall certification
Tuesday will be Pacific Mayor Cy Sun's last day on the job. Nineteen months after winning the election as a write-in candidate, Mayor Sun will be kicked out of office.14 years ago
Surviving an airplane crash is more common than ever before
Walking away from major airplane crashes like the one in San Francisco is far more common today than it was just a decade ago because airplanes are being built better and with safer materials.14 years ago
Western Washington isn’t immune to wildfires
It's been a decade since several hundred homes were threatened by a wildfire west of the Cascades, but just because we don't get large fires on this side of the mountains doesn't mean it can't or won't happen.14 years ago
How your pet could be a winner of Washington’s Lottery
You already post pictures of your dog or cat on Facebook. You might as well submit those pics to the Washington Lottery.14 years ago
NHL watch: Deadline day for Coyotes in Arizona
Seattle lost a shot at the NBA in May, but the city still has a chance to land the NHL. It's all up to what the city council in a Phoenix suburb decides Tuesday night.14 years ago
Dispelling myths, revealing truths about keeping cool when in the heat
Tuesday was another hot day - 83 degrees reported at Sea-Tac Airport - and you might be looking for quick ways to cool down.14 years ago
Seattle cop head-butted while breaking up fight
A Seattle police officer is recovering this morning after being head-butted by a suspect in the Rainier Valley.14 years ago
Seafair prepares for July 4th fireworks show
Seafair only had about six weeks to get ready for the annual fireworks show over Lake Union, but after taking the show-over in April it says it's ready roll on Thursday.14 years ago
I-5 Skagit River bridge lane closures this weekend
The temporary I-5 bridge over the Skagit River only reopened last week, but the state is closing down some lanes this weekend for a quick inspection.14 years ago
Police patrolling for drunk boaters
You can bet it's going to busy on the water this weekend, and the police are going to be out there with you too, making sure no one is boating and drinking.14 years ago
King County settles for $3 million with victim of ‘justified’ shooting
You would think there is no safer place to be than in your bed asleep at night, but that notion was shattered for a 29-year-old Auburn man who was shot 16 times by police as he lay in bed.14 years ago
Growing up Powell among abuse, threats, isolation, suspicions of murder
Two brothers dead, both to suicide. Two nephews murdered. A sister in-law missing. And a father in jail. The last four years have been Hell for Josh Powell's sister Jennifer Graves. But it wasn't just the last few years that were difficult. Growing up in the Powell house was no picnic either.14 years ago
Sun sets in Pacific: Early vote count indicates Mayor Cy is out
The early numbers don't look good for Pacific Mayor Cy Sun. Sixty-seven percent of voters are calling for his removal after just 18 months in office.14 years ago
Army reduces strength, thousands of jobs to be lost at JBLM
Thousands of jobs are going to be cut at Joint Base Lewis-McChord over the next five years as the Army draws down its fighting forces.14 years ago
Recall election underway for Pacific mayor
Pacific Mayor Cy Sun has stormed out of meetings. He's fired several police chiefs and nearly every department head, and he nearly cost his city its insurance policy. Now voters are being asked to recall him.14 years ago
4th of July campsites at risk in potential state government shutdown
Before you pack the tent, the bikes and your cooler, you might want to have a back-up plan if you have a reservation at a state park for the 4th of July holiday.14 years ago
Teacher pay might derail Washington state budget
A budget deal might just hinge on the billion dollars the legislature wants to spend on education and who will end up getting that money.14 years ago
Stray bullet survivor may never know who shot him
It's been a week since 23-year-old Alyssa Smith was hit and killed by a stray bullet fired by target shooters near Ferndale. Whatcom County prosecutors have yet to decide if they can charge anyone with her death.14 years ago
A look at what makes King County so successful in saving cardiac patients
King County is one of the best places in the world to have a heart attack. The survival rate in King County is 55 percent. The national survival rate is 8 percent. What makes us so different? The public is better trained and more willing to help, and we have great paramedics.14 years ago
How public shooting is regulated in Washington state
The idea that you can be hanging-out at a backyard barbecue and be killed by a stray bullet fired from over a half-mile away isn't something you probably think about, but it happened to a young woman Sunday in Ferndale.14 years ago
Airbus wants to build in Boeing’s backyard
Airbus is looking to set-up shop in Boeing's backyard because it wants a crack at the aerospace talent we have in Washington.14 years ago
