Obscure tax could force Capitol Hill club to close its doors
Capitol Hill's Century Ballroom might have to close its doors if it can't come up with more than $90,000 in back taxes after the state found out it hadn't been collecting the obscure "opportunity to dance" tax.14 years ago
Lawmakers threaten another 10 cent hike in gas tax
With gas prices spiking again right now, can you afford another 10 cent hike in the state gas tax?14 years ago
Why tanning is being compared to smoking in Olympia
Teenagers hoping to get bronzed before the big dance or upcoming swim party will have to do it the old-fashioned way under a bill being heard Monday in Olympia. Tanning would illegal.14 years ago
SPEEA prepares to count Boeing strike votes
Boeing's engineers and technical workers are hoping a potential strike authorization vote this week will pressure the company back to the bargaining table.14 years ago
Snohomish County Executive admits political attacks came from his staff
Snohomish County executive Aaron Reardon confirms that members of his staff were behind a plan to smear his political enemies, but he said he had no idea it was happening.14 years ago
Is outsourcing to blame for Boeing’s battery problem?
Boeing has admitted before that the long-delays in the Dreamliner program can be blamed, in part, on a heavy reliance on out-sourcing the design work, but can the current problems with the batteries and electrical systems also be blamed on that out-sourcing?14 years ago
Recall of controversial Pacific mayor stalled in court
Pacific Mayor Cy Sun was at it again this week, walking out of yet another city council meeting, but as Mayor Sun and the city council continue to argue over the hiring more police officers and the management of the city, the effort to recall the write-in mayor is stuck in the courts.14 years ago
Pacific Mayor Cy Sun walks out of another city council meeting
The mayor of Pacific, who most residents believe nearly drove the small town in south King County to extinction, walked out of yet another city council meeting last night as the public begged him to hire more police officers.14 years ago
Washington legislature tackles underage alcohol poisoning
Four Washington State University students stopped breathing while binge drinking during the first four months of this school year. One of those students died. The state legislature wants to give underage drinkers an opportunity to help their friends before they end up in the hospital or dead.14 years ago
Seattle Catholics weigh in on Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to retire
Pope Benedict's decision to resign at the end of this month shocked most local Catholics, but a lot of them understand his thinking.14 years ago
Boeing Dreamliner test flight goes off without a hitch
The first Dreamliner test flight since the groundings went off without a hitch over the weekend and Boeing plans more flights this week.14 years ago
Could hemp be the next bumper crop in Washington?
Initiative 502 not-only legalized marijuana possession it opened the door for the industrial production of hemp. It could be a new cash crop for Washington farmers, but not a lot is known about the potential market.14 years ago
Boeing takes SPEEA union appeal directly to workers
In a last ditch attempt to avert a strike by his engineers and technical workers, Boeing commercial airplanes CEO Ray Conner sent a letter to all SPEEA members asking them to accept the company's offer.14 years ago
NTSB says cause of Boeing Dreamliner fire in Boston still unknown
The National Transportation Safety Board has determined where the fire in the Boeing 787 in Boston started, but it's no closer to finding out what started it.14 years ago
Drunk drivers could be required to pay child support
Drunk drivers who kill behind the wheel could be forced to support the children of their victims under a bill being considered in the legislature.14 years ago
Pinpointing Boeing 787 problem likely still a few weeks away
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday morning it will likely be a few more weeks before it pinpoints the problems with Boeing 787.14 years ago
Crowd packs heat; Oak Harbor backs down
It's been three weeks since an Oak Harbor city council member started a national controversy by trying to kick out a wounded Army veteran who was legally carrying a weapon during a council meeting. The council was met by 160 people Tuesday night, many were packing heat.14 years ago
Legislature considers further protections for stalking victims
The legislature wants to make it easier for victims of stalking to get a protection order if they feel threatened.14 years ago
Every other week garbage begins in March for Tacoma
The pilot program is over. Now it's the real deal in Tacoma. Every other week garbage collection begins March 11.14 years ago
Tax free weekend aimed at school shopping pushed in Olympia
The legislature wants to save you a bunch of money on back-to-school shopping. It's considering a tax-free weekend where you can load-up for less.14 years ago
Army to release health care study at JBLM following record number of suicides
With military suicides hitting record levels, the Secretary of the Army ordered a complete review of how returning soldiers are being treated and if their mental health needs are being met.14 years ago
Survey finds windshield-clearing lawbreakers in the Northwest
Nod quietly to yourself if you rely on your car's defroster to clear the windshield of ice instead of using a scraper.14 years ago
Prop bets make for lively Super Bowl with non-fans
So you can't stand the 49ers or the Ravens, but you've been invited to a Super Bowl party. The commercials and nachos will only get you so far. You can always put-down a few bucks on some crazy bets to keep you interested.14 years ago
