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.13 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.13 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.13 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.13 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.13 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.13 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.13 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.13 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.13 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.13 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.13 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.13 years ago
State pot rules already being tweaked
You can't accuse the state liquor board of not listening to the public when it comes to making the rules for growing, selling and distributing marijuana. It took more than a thousand pages of comments after its proposed rules were released, and it will be making some changes based on those ideas.13 years ago
Boeing accelerates timeline for fuel efficient 737 MAX
Boeing secured a lot more work for Renton today in Paris, and it stepped-up its timeline for delivering the 737 MAX.13 years ago
Smart sock promises fitness and health benefits
We have smart phones and smart cars. Why not smart clothes? You are not going to believe this cool idea a local entrepreneur has come up with.13 years ago
Tacoma Dome naming rights pitched again
The Tacoma Dome is up for sale, at least the naming rights. The city is trying again to draw a corporate sponsorship to help pay for renovations.13 years ago
Mukilteo’s tsunami survival capsules are selling in Japan
Will you be ready when a major earthquake hits off the Washington Coast and creates a wall of water like we saw two years ago in Japan?13 years ago
Boeing makes splash on first day at Paris Air Show
Boeing is taking-on rival Airbus on the French manufacturer's home turf, and it's competing for billions of dollars worth of airplanes and thousands of jobs in the Puget Sound.14 years ago
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.14 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 wife14 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.14 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.14 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.14 years ago
