Family selling T-shirts at scene of Taylor Bridge wildfire
Some might consider it profiting on the misery and suffering of others, but a family from Omak sees it as a way to make a few bucks to make ends meet.14 years ago
Does Port of Seattle buy its own argument against arena?
The Port of Seattle continues to say publicly that it opposes the new arena in SoDo because it believes it would cause too much traffic, hurting its bottom line and its ability to expand. But do Port of Seattle leaders really believe that?14 years ago
Man training dogs to steer clear of rattlesnakes
Hikers and campers on the west side of the Cascades don't have to worry about rattlesnakes, but head over the mountains and you're in rattlesnake country.14 years ago
Olympics a time to discover offbeat sports
A lot of people like the Olympics because it showcases the best athletes in the world competing at the highest level. Others like them because it brings the world together for three weeks every few years. I love the Olympics for all the odd sports I discover.14 years ago
No recycling, garbage pickup again on Monday
You can forget about residential garbage or recycling pickup again Monday. Waste Management has replacement drivers, but they are only picking up commercial customers.14 years ago
Jesus-Osama crab travels around the world
In little more than a week, my innocent post of the interesting pattern on the bottom of a crab has made news around the world.14 years ago
Marysville cop’s attorney wants dismissal of manslaughter charge
A judge will be asked to dismiss the criminal case against a Marysville Police officer whose daughter was accidentally shot and killed when he left a gun in his car.14 years ago
Heart attack victims to be part of study without consent
Puget Sound is widely recognized as one of the best places to have a heart attack. Now some Northwest patients who suffer heart attacks will be part of a study to see if that care can be improved. But they won't be asked if they want to participate.14 years ago
Seattle likely to lose millions as ‘Ichiro Effect’ moves to NY
As Ichiro heads for his new home in New York, he leaves behind thousands of fans and millions of tourism dollars. His impact on the Seattle- area is so influential it's known as the Ichiro Effect.14 years ago
Boeing ups revenue forecast for year
Boeing expects to make even more money this year than it predicted just three months ago. The company released its second quarter earnings today.14 years ago
Audit of King County Sheriff’s Office called ‘scathing’
The Seattle Police have been criticized for having poor oversight of its officers. Now the King County Sheriff's Office could be facing similar complaints after an internal audit.14 years ago
Port considering outdated data in arena opposition
The Port of Seattle continues to fight the proposed SoDo arena saying the increased congestion it would create would be bad for business, but it might not have the facts to back that up.14 years ago
Engine issue grounds ANA 787’s
A handful of Boeing 787's were grounded over the weekend in Japan because of a potential defect in their Rolls Royce engines.15 years ago
Human car counters still on the job, for now
The Department of Transportation loves its stats. Whenever it's pitching a project, the WSDOT will tell us how many people use the road and at what time and for how long. It has facts and figures on just about every aspect of the road and how it's used. A lot of those stats come from computer models and camera data, but some stats still require human eyes to compile.15 years ago
‘Jesus’ crab catches eye of Snohomish County family
Local family is stunned by image on the bottom of a crab they caught near Everett last weekend. What do you see?15 years ago
Puyallup mayor in trouble for touching
A former Puyallup city council member has come forward saying the mayor touched her inappropriately during her two years on the job. She is the second woman to make such claims.15 years ago
City of Seattle, King County send letter to Port over arena deal
Seattle and King County are making their pitch to the Port of Seattle over the proposed SoDo arena, offering millions of dollars of road improvements to ease the Port's concerns over traffic.15 years ago
Blue light special for red light runners
Cities that don't want to use red light cameras or can't afford to install them are turning to another system to catch people blowing through their intersections.15 years ago
Sister who helped Lakewood cop killer accomplice gets early release
LaTanya Clemmons is scheduled to be released Monday from prison after serving 2 years of a 5 year sentence for her role after the killing of 4 Lakewood police officers15 years ago
Another weekend of gun violence in Puget Sound
It was another weekend marred by gun violence as police from Arlington to Tacoma are investigating at least five cases where people pulled guns and fired.15 years ago
Golf still struggling in Washington
Getting out for a round of golf or joining a private club has never been easier. The economy and the awful spring weather the last two years has left many courses nearly empty and scrambling to find people to play.15 years ago
Economic expert tells King County Council arena poses little risk to taxpayers
Experts have told the King County Council that the proposed SoDo arena has little economic risk, but it could have significant impacts on traffic and other businesses in the area.15 years ago
UW weighs in on federal reporting rules following Penn State scandal
The damning report on how Penn State handled the Jerry Sandusky child abuse situation released yesterday talked about a federal law that requires all colleges and universities to report these crimes. Penn State clearly violated the law. But it got us thinking about the University of Washington and its compliance.15 years ago
