Is the state set to kill the family medical leave act?
The legislature passed a family medical leave bill six years ago, and it still hasn't figured-out how to implement it or how to pay for it. So some lawmakers say it's time to simply get rid of it.14 years ago
Seattle Police kill man after shooting inside bar
Seattle Police shot and killed a man as he ran from a bar in the Central District after he opened fire on customers.14 years ago
What tolling the entire Puget Sound would look like
The state is considering tolls on I-90 to help pay for the 520 Bridge project. The tunnel through downtown Seattle is going to be tolled. The DOT is also looking at requiring three people to use the HOV lane on I-405. What will our region look like with all these added costs on the road?14 years ago
Pot forum packs Seattle City Hall
I-502 passed. Marijuana is legal. So what now? The state has less than 11 months to figure out how to grow, sell and regulate the drug, and it's starting from scratch.14 years ago
Armed teen robbers targeting middle schoolers
Police are watching Roxhill Park in West Seattle carefully after two groups of middle-school-aged kids were robbed at gunpoint there this week.14 years ago
Cedar Grove composting sued over stink
People living near the two Cedar Grove composting facilities have finally had enough of the smell, and they are suing the company for millions of dollars.14 years ago
Boeing knows how volatile its batteries can be
Boeing knows all too well about the dangers of the lithium-ion batteries that forced the grounding of its Dreamliner fleet last week. A 787 prototype blew-up during testing in 2006.14 years ago
Boeing 787 battery was not overcharged as first reported
Japanese investigators now say the battery inside the Boeing 787 that forced an emergency landing was not overcharged as originally thought.14 years ago
Legislature wants to expand use of traffic cameras
It's been nine months since 21 year old Nicole Westbrook was gunned-down at random in Pioneer Square, and police have no suspects. All they have is bad surveillance video from a nearby business showing the killer's car driving away. The key to solving her murder might have been found in video from a nearby red light camera, but state law prevented police from accessing the footage.14 years ago
Governor Inslee to talk pot regulations with AG Holder in DC
Governor Jay Inslee is meeting with Attorney General Eric Holder Tuesday to discuss Washington's new marijuana law.14 years ago
Boeing battery investigation spreads from Japan to US
Investigators on both sides of the Pacific are going over Boeing's batteries and electrical systems again today to try and find the cause of the problems on the 787.14 years ago
Did the FAA give Boeing too much say in Dreamliner testing?
Now that the FAA has grounded the Boeing 787, a lot a people are wondering how the agency certified the airplane in the first place, especially considering the unproven and untested batteries it uses to power its electrical systems.14 years ago
Accused Afghan killer Staff Sgt. Robert Bales faces arraignment
The Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier accused of gunning down 16 Afghan civilians during an alcohol-fueled rampage last year will be back inside a military courtroom this morning.14 years ago
Atlanta fans have bad reputation for supporting their teams
There are still thousands of tickets available for Sunday's playoff game in Atlanta. If that game were in Seattle, you wouldn't be able to find a ticket. So what's up with Falcons' fans?14 years ago
Boeing Dreamliner to face major FAA review
The FAA and the Department of Transportation are launching a major review of the Boeing 787 after a series of problems with the new airplane.14 years ago
NBA fans in Seattle, Sacramento woozy after yo-yo day questioning Kings’ fate
What a yo-yo of a day Wednesday was. First the Sacramento Kings were moving to Seattle. Then they weren't. Then they were again. What's the situation today?14 years ago
Aviation expert calls Boeing 787 glitches ‘teething pains’
Analysts and customers are calling the recent problems with the Boeing Dreamliner "teething pains," but the plane has had three issues in three days with three different systems.14 years ago
Before the Seahawks take the field, how to hate on Atlanta
It's hard to create a lot of hate for the Atlanta Falcons as we prepare for Sunday's playoff game at the Georgia Dome. They aren't a rival. They're not a team with a national fan base that is obnoxious, like let's say the Steelers. So we're here to give you a little extra motivation as you get fired-up.14 years ago
Sacramento Kings soon-to-be SuperSonics? Tweet prompts rumors of sale to Seattle
Are the Sacramento Kings on their way to Seattle? The rumors are flying this morning.14 years ago
Fuel leak forces another Boeing Dreamliner out of service
For the second day in a row, mechanical problems have forced Japan Airlines to cancel a Boeing 787 flight from Boston.14 years ago
It’s not too late to jump on the Seahawks bandwagon
There's always more room on the Seahawks bandwagon if for some reason you haven't jumped on board yet.14 years ago
Seattle, King County officials launch new gun buyback program
Seattle and King County are launching a new gun buyback program in hopes of reducing the number of firearms in the community.14 years ago
Getting to Atlanta for the next Seahawks game shouldn’t be a problem
If you're thinking about making the trip to Atlanta to watch the Hawks and Falcons on Sunday, you had better make a decision quickly. The prices are only going up, and the availability of flights and hotels is only going down.14 years ago
